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.

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.

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 us for a special storytime about going to school.  After storytime, kids will participate in hands-on school readiness activities like practicing writing their names, unpacking their lunches, and lining up.

Join Infinite Legacy for an informative presentation on organ donation followed by donation themed bingo! Win prizes, raise awareness, and learn about the lifesaving power of organ, eye, & tissue donation.

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.

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

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

Get ready to groove at the library with a far-out storytime full of peace, love, and groovy tunes! We’ll sing, dance, and read colorful stories that celebrate kindness, creativity, and good vibes.

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.

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

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 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.

Drop in for some LEGO® building fun. Children are invited to unleash their creativity as they construct imaginative creations using colorful LEGO® bricks.

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. 

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 an  information session  about educational opportunities through Frederick Community College. 

Plan to speak with an Admissions representative to get answers to your questions. 

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.

Explore a variety of STEM topics with NIH. 

Outdoor programs may be affected by weather. Please check our online calendar or call your local library branch for the status and/or location of the program.

Come learn what it's like to be a police officer from Brunswick Police Chief Kevin Grunwell. We welcome all adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers for this informative program.

Mischievous 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. 

Join Roundtable Historical Fencing for an exciting hour that includes an educational overview, visual demonstration, safety review and interactive experience about the sport of fencing.

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. 

Come and join Genevieve Swift, Co-Owners and Master Luthiers of Lashof Violins to learn about how the violin is not only an ancient instrument but also one of the world’s most versatile and universal musical instruments.

Run away and join the circus without leaving home! Join former Ringling Brothers performer and professional knucklehead Gregory May as he builds his own wacky circus show.

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 make your own trinket dish out of seashells and other craft supplies. For Ages 11-18. 

Are you a LEGO fan? Visit the library to build LEGO creations and meet other LEGO fans. Enjoy building and library fun before school starts!

This program is for children and tweens ages 5-13.

Ever wondered about the magic it takes to craft a story? Join us on Sunday, August 10 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at C.

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

Learn how to design characters and create animations with Amy Carroll, a graphic designer and digital artist who has a wide range of skills from technical to artistic.

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 some buttons and let your creativity run wild! 

Run away and join the circus without leaving home! Join former Ringling Brothers performer and professional knucklehead Gregory May as he builds his own wacky circus show.

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

Step into the colorful world of games and imagination with our fun and educational program, Who Was Milton Bradley? Discover the fascinating life of Milton Bradley, the inventor and entrepreneur who helped bring board games into American

Join us for a fun-filled time, hanging out with local Frederick County mascots. Everyone will be given the opportunity to read aloud to a mascot. Photo and autograph opportunities will be available as well.

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

Shake! Bang! Boom! Enjoy an afternoon of music making and exploration in an up-close experience with musical instruments! This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Age Groups: Birth-5.

Join Roundtable Historical Fencing for an exciting hour that includes an educational overview, visual demonstration, safety review and interactive experience about the sport of fencing.

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! 

Need a new friend for your desk before school starts? Come pick out a tiny friend and then use various materials to create the ultimate cozy habitat for your tiny companion. Supplies provided, creativity encouraged!

Join us at the library to welcome the new Thurmont Middle School principal, Paul Fer! This meet and greet is a chance for students and families to ask questions, share ideas, and get to know the new leader of Thurmont Middle School.

Practice fun yoga poses and mindfulness in this interactive program with Fit2Shine Studio. Geared for kids in grades K-5th.

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! 

Join us for a fun afternoon of creative fort building!

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

Community grief and loss education. Includes information about the dual process model of grieving and the value of continuing bonds.
 

Anime Afternoon is a place to chat with other enthusiasts about your favorite anime and manga! Chat about what you're currently reading and watching. For ages 10-17. 

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:

Play our Nintendo Switch or bring your own and play with friends! Open to all skill levels for ages 9-13.

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.

Join a professional knucklehead and silly scientist on a tour of the principles of circus skills. Be amazed by juggling, rolling globe walking, lasso spinning and other amazing tricks.

Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!

Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games in preparation for the beginning of a new school year!

This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Experience the adventures of the Runaway Beignet in this interactive storytime! Meet local children's author, Connie Collins Morgan, as she reads her story, The Runaway Beignet, aloud and invites families to play a part!

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

Learn how to draw character poses that POP with local artist Aster Thomas!

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

Curious about solar panels but don't know where to start? This community-focused educational presentation hosted by Solar United Neighbors will introduce residents to the benefits of going solar.

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.