Week Calendar

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! 

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

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

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

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.   Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for all to enjoy.

This program is for children 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!

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.

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Staff from the Thurmont Regional Library will be on hand to provide library cards and check out books. 

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging environment.

Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more.

Join us for a live demonstration featuring Andrea Horine of Cowgirl Clay Studio!

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 

Designed with beginning mobility in mind, join us for movement, songs, stories and more that will guide caregivers toward early learning and literacy for toddlers.

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.

Join Lisa Bromfield, MSN, RN, for an informative session on diabetes.

Lisa will discuss:

Tips for managing pre-diabetes and diabetes

Need help with your laptop, smartphone or tablet? This one-on-one help is completely free with no appointment needed. 

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

Music, movement, stories and more! 

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for children's ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 

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

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.

We are defying gravity with a special storytime to celebrate Fandom Fest with songs, stories, and play for kids and their grownups. This one's going to be popular!

Let's pretend it's winter in July and sing and dance along to our favorite Frozen tunes! We'll enjoy some music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

Songs, stories and fun, library luau style for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

The class on 7/19 has been cancelled.

Visit our table and learn all about the amazing materials, resources, and services the library has to offer!

Visit our table and learn all about the amazing materials, resources, and services the library has to offer!

Movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

ASL storyteller brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime.

Enjoy a storytime, craft, or other fun activity with the whole family.

Enjoy the musical stylings of the celtic harp, flute and violin.

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.

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!

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. 

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. 

Variety of preschool aged activities to support early literacy and school readiness skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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.

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.

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.

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds 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.

Love Taylor Swift and adorable cats?

Come join us and learn about food groups while playing Bingo. We invite all adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for this fun, informative event!

Let your fan flag fly at the library's FREE fan fest! From comics to games, pop culture to anime, we'll have tons of exciting activities for everyone. Costumes are welcome, but no weapons (real or prop) are allowed.

Stories, movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

Make a splash (of color) trying your hand at watercolor on a summer afternoon.   Join local artist Alex of Watercolor on Wee Hours and try something new.  Beginner adults welcome!  Seats and supplies limited.  

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

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.

A completely improvised comedic play in the style of the classic tabletop game, Dungeons and Dragons!

Learn how to answer health-related questions using the internet, how to analyze what you read and hear about medical topics, and how to evaluate health risks.

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

All participants will make their own 11x14 acrylic painting of Loy Station covered bridge on canvas board. Come paint along with Michelle as she walks you step by step through how to paint the scene.

Join us for Shark Shenanigans, a fintastically fun celebration of Shark Awareness Day with jawsome crafts, and deep-sea adventures perfect for curious little explorers! 

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.

Try out different snacks from around the world in this snack tasting experience! Snacks will be available on a first come, first served basis. 

Are you a Ninja who needs to brush up on skills, or new to the Ninja way? Get active with Kicks Karate Frederick for an afternoon of basic martial arts instruction with practice in listening and self-control. 

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!

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

Based on the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis, explore the 1916 shark attacks through STEAM and history activities! Age Group: Elementary.

There is something magical about a Dragon Eye! Come Join us in creating your own unique dragon eye design and sculpture. 

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their caregivers.

Explore Deaf culture, learn basic American Sign Language (ASL), and make a fun craft with the Maryland School for the Deaf!

Story Stretchers brings stories to life through gentle stretching movements, helping children connect with tales in an interactive, playful way.

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.

Whether you can boot-scoot your way around the dance floor or if you are just looking to brush up for an upcoming wedding, the library has the moves.

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! 

Ever wondered what makes ice cream so smooth and creamy? Join us for a sweet adventure into the science behind your favorite frozen treat and even make ice cream from scratch. It’s science you can eat! While supplies last.

Practice fun yoga poses and mindfulness in this interactive program with Fit2Shine Studio. Geared for children Grades K-5.

In this class we will jump into the basics of storytelling, and how to tell your narrative through art and text together on a page! All levels of artists are welcome while we discover how one creates a graphic novel.

Let's hear your voices! Join us for this special singing workshop designed for teens presented by Renee Delescavage of Renee's Music Studio. 

Crafts to your heart's content at this fun event. Please wear clothing designed to get messy!

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

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!

Enjoy a fun afternoon creating as we use supplies from the craft closet.  Bring your friends and make bracelets, picture frames, and so much more! For ages 13-18. All activities while supplies last. 

Come hang out at this program specifically designed for teens with ASD and other intellectual and developmental disorders. Snacks and sensory friendly games and crafts will be provided.

Learn the basics of weaving and make your own cup holder! Ages 8-12 yrs.

Gather your family for an epic night of storytelling, adventure, and imagination with Dungeons & Dragons! Parents and teens will team up to explore a world of fantasy, collaboration, and creativity.

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothes.

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

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment.

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!

Storytime, pajama style!  Enjoy movement, music, and stories with the whole family.  PJ's optional!  Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

In this introductory class, participants will learn how to perform hands-only chest compressions in the event of sudden cardiac arrest on teens and adults to continue the circulation of the remaining oxygenated blood through the body.

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Join us as we celebrate our scaly, flying, fire-breathing friends and all the excitement they bring to children's stories.

Make a splash at the library with fun activities themed around everyone's favorite yellow sponge!

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

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

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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