Week Calendar

Join us as babies and their caregivers explore early literacy and social emotional developmental skills. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.

Join us for a presentation about different breeds of cows and how milk gets from the cow to the store, and more.

We will make some ice cream to take home and have photo opportunities with our Dairy Princess.

Is your child interested in learning how to care for a garden? Look no further! Join us for a fun morning of exploring, creating, and learning how to care for plants and gardens at the Emmitsburg Library. Ages 0-12.

Explore the radical world of reptiles with Nicole and her exotic pets! Not only will participants learn all about what makes a reptile a reptile, they will have the opportunity to pet and interact with lots of animal friends!

Stephanie Mendiola from Brickblock Cakes will offer a hands-on demonstration of cake decorating techniques.

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Our speaker will be Shawn Snyder from Animal Control. We will also make dog toys and treats to donate to the Animal Control Shelter.

Splash into fun at our shark themed storytime. We’ll sing, dance, and dive into an ocean of crafts and activities. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

Adults who want to practice their English are welcome to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.

Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

This self-guided program is designed to help little learners (ages 3–5) build early school skills through fun, hands-on activities.

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Get ready to scale up the fun at the library! Join us for Awesome Animals with Fountain Rock, an animal-packed adventure where kids can learn all about fascinating creatures — and even meet some in person!

Lawyer in the Library provides free one-on-one legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include:

Join Nicole and her critters to learn all about Radical Reptiles!

Play testing in-progress tabletop game designs with the designers to give feedback and have fun.

A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.

Terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities. Tai Chi Ch'uan has been practiced for fitness and heath for hundreds of years.

Join us to create your own affirmation jars to take home and learn about the effects of positive self-esteem with Heartly House. For ages 13-18. Affirmation jars are while supplies last. 

This book club is designed to build on the excitement of emergent readers with different books and related activities to enjoy with their peers.

Preschoolers and their caregivers will build school-ready skills while having fun and exploring their social-emotional selves at this weekly kindergarten prep program. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Make your very own perler bead creation!

This program has been CANCELLED due to weather. We hope to see you on Friday, August 8, 2pm for our next storytime @ SMC. Please check the calendar for any weather related changes. 

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.

Come experience a preview of the Frederick Children's Chorus Summer Camp with music featuring pirates and sea songs.  Enjoy musical games and exploring instruments.  All ages welcome!

Herbs 101 - Learn how to care for, harvest and use fresh herbs in your culinary dishes.  Our Master Gardener will also demonstrate how to dry and store all types of herbs.

Ever wonder how much a medieval longsword weighs? 10 lbs? 20lbs? What if you were given the chance to master the majestic weapon that has long dominated the fantasy world?

Explore the radical world of reptiles with Nicole and her exotic pets! Not only will participants learn all about what makes a reptile a reptile, they will have the opportunity to pet and interact with lots of animal friends!

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! 

Test your family's teamwork skills at the library! Bring your competitive spirit with you and complete all the physical challenges as a family. Geared for elementary-aged children.

Get ready for an energetic music show that inspires fun, laughter and dancing! Join multiple Parents’ Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a fun interactive show for the whole family. Mr.

Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together. Never played, no problem, staff will be on hand to help with the basics.

Get started with crocheting, a life-long hobby - with the talented ladies of the Woodlands! Learn how to hold the hook & yarn and how to make a starting chain - then build from there! 

In recognition of Pixar's new release, Elio, join us for a celebration of all things Pixar! We will have a variety of games, crafts, and trivia related to Pixar movies.

Learn how to read blueprints,  and design your dream space, going from paper to a 3D activity that you can take home with the Frederick County Building Industry Association.

This 60-minute dynamic gentle yoga class invites you to breathe more deeply, discover new strength and flexibility while honoring your limits, strengthen your concentration/focus, and relax your nervous system.

Join us for this free monthly group series created for mothers with children 23 months and younger. Led by Dr. Maria Drvoshanov, a fellow mom and licensed psychologist, this series offers:

Learn about the meaning of tarot and how it can enrich your journey of self-reflection. Presented by Mary Mannix, FCPL Librarian & Maryland Room Manager.

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

Bring the entire family and learn about Go Team Therapy Dogs.  Come learn about the job of a therapy dog and what is required for a dog to become a member of Go Team and of course you'll get to meet some of the handlers and their dogs.

Explore the radical world of reptiles outdoors on the Library Plaza with Nicole and her exotic pets!

Join us in our library garden and meet Frederick County Children's Author, Ashley DeCapua! She'll read her book, I Woofn't Do That, talk about her writing journey, and answer questions about writing!

Come share a story with a specially trained therapy dog from WAGS for Hope!

Love to sing or want to develop your vocal skills? Join us for a fun and engaging program designed to introduce the fundamentals of singing in a relaxed yet structured setting.

Love to sing or want to develop your vocal skills? Join us for a fun and engaging program designed to introduce the fundamentals of singing in a relaxed yet structured setting.

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family -- pajamas are welcome!  Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.

Join Thurmont area resident and retired U.S. Ambassador Shaun Donnelly in a group conversation on International Affairs!

This event is located at 9023 Harris Street, Frederick, MD 21704, a few blocks away from the Urbana Regional Library.

Get your popcorn ready, because Starlight is back!