Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
9 am	This event is in the "All Ages" group Frederick City Market Book Bike 9:00am–11:45am All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!
10 am		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Birth - 5 Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18) 10:00am–12:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Program Type: Wellness Event Details: While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18 each Tuesday June 17 -August 11. Lunches are provided by Helping Hands and Caring Hearts, a local nonproft.	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Junior Gardeners 10:30am–11:30am Birth - 5, Elementary Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Tween/Teen Leadership Camp (Ages 11-18) 10:30am–12:00pm Elementary, Teen Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Elementary, Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween Event Details: Join us every Thursday this summer for a Tween/Teen Leadership Camp and earn Community Service hours each week. Today's theme is Healthy Snacks. We will also be making bookmarks to donate to a local assisted living.	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Pop-Up at Fort Detrick Organizational Day 10:00am–12:00pm Adult, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Outreach	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Outreach at Asbury UMC Block Party 2025 10:00am–2:00pm Elementary, Adult, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Elementary, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit our table and learn all about the amazing materials, resources, and services the library has to offer! This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Outreach at Frederick County Veterans Resource Fair 2025 10:00am–2:00pm Adult, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit our table and learn all about the amazing materials, resources, and services the library has to offer!
11 am		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Little Adventurers 11:00am–11:30am Birth - 5 Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Make & Create, STEM Event Details: Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!		This event is in the "Adult" group Mind Care for Seniors & Caregivers - Topic: Memory Care 11:00am–12:00pm Adult Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Inside Library (EM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness Event Details: Lindsey McCormick, Silverado Memory Care will be our guest speaker. After our guest speaker, we will have games and activities. Games are among the many activities that can keep the human mind entertained and engaged.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Storytime at the Park 1:00pm–1:30pm Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Special Storytime Event Details: Storytime is moving and grooving at Walkersville Community Park at 22 Kenneth Drive Walkersville, MD 21793. This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Outreach at Hill Street Skate Park - Hangin' with the Huskies 1:30pm–3:30pm Birth - 5, Elementary Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Come see the Rover and learn about our amazing library materials and resources. Play fun games and check out our books in our mobile bookshelf.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center 2:00pm–2:30pm Adult Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Adult Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach Event Details: Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card! This event is in the "Elementary" group I Survived... The Shark Attacks: A STEAM Event 2:00pm–3:00pm Elementary Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy, Make & Create, STEM Event Details: Based on the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis, explore the 1916 shark attacks through STEAM and history activities! Age Group: Elementary.			This event is in the "Elementary" group Saturday Craftacular: Ice Cream Cone Art 2:00pm–3:00pm Elementary Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create Event Details: Do you love ice cream? If so, this program is for you! Celebrate Summer and National Ice Cream Day as we create amazing ice cream themed art using watercolor paint and other art media. Ages 5-12.
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Outreach at the Title One Community Resource Clinic 4:00pm–6:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit our outreach table and learn more about the amazing materials, resources, and services the library as to offer. Don't have a library card? That's ok. We can create one for you on the spot!
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group Tween/Teen Garden Time (Ages 9-18) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Outside Library (EM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween Event Details: Join us in the library garden. Learn how to properly care for vegetables and flowers. This hands-on activity will take place next door to the library along Cedar Avenue. Be sure to wear old shoes!		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Pajama Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Birth - 5 Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
7 pm						This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Middletown Movie Night @ Remsberg Park: Moana 2 (PG) 7:00pm–10:30pm Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Pack a picnic blanket, chairs and get ready for a family friendly night out! You are invited to join us for: Middletown Movie Night @ Remsberg Park 7408 Holter Rd #7404, Middletown, MD 21769