Week Calendar

Enjoy the fall fun of a petting zoo, story time, and explore the pumpkin patch! 

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.

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

Meet and take a photo with your favorite Police Pup. Enjoy a few crafts and learn about the Trolley.

Calling all aspiring music makers! Learn about music theory and history through rhythmic and melodic exercises, games, and activities! Age Group: Elementary.

Join us at the library to celebrate the beautiful season of fall! There will be activities and fun for the whole family including local vendors, a Frederick County Dairy Princess Leah Spurrier, and much, much more! 

Get creative this spooky season and participate in our Spooky House Design display using a variety of materials! FCPS Closed

Submission Guidelines

Spend one short day in Emerald City having some Wicked fun with Glinda. Enjoy activities and make and take crafts. Costumes encouraged. Enter a drawing for a chance to win a movie theater gift card.

Enter if you dare! Join us for Microscope Mysteries! — a hands-on adventure where young scientists will uncover the hidden world of creepy crawlies and mysterious mini-monsters under the microscope.

In this engaging science lesson, we will explore the food web and predator-prey relationships by dissecting real owl pellets.

Flap on over to the library for a bat-tastic time! Learn fun facts about bats, play games, and create a batty craft to take home. It’s sure to be a wing-flapping good time!

Join us in partnership with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for a special musical reading of "A Horn is Born".  A story by Bill Borders. MSO conductor Elizabeth Schulze and violinist. All ages welcome.

Drop in for a hands-on STEM Lab or STEAM Lab opportunity. This program is designed for children in grades K-5 and their caregiver.

Get ready for the future and experience a day in the life of some of your favorite careers! Geared for elementary-aged children.

UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens and tweens. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.

Join us for a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for elementary-aged children.

Learn about birds and have fun with our crafts and activities!

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

Want to get Halloween ready? Come in to learn about how to create your own SFX makeup with simple household items. 

Materials will be provided. 

Celebrate the season by helping decorate the library windows with bright and colorful fall designs! Add your own touch of autumn creativity to the space.

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

Kid Quest, an elementary RPG returns! Parental Supervision is required.

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

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

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