Week Calendar

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. 

Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, and friends! Enjoy enchanting stories, sing-alongs, and magical adventures from Oz.

Winter is coming—and animals all around are getting ready! Join us for stories, songs, and fun activities about how bears, bats, frogs, and other creatures prepare for the cold.

Join us as we welcome the Go Team Therapy Dogs to the Thurmont Library! We invite all adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for this fun, sensory event.

Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

FCPL will be presenting at this year's Meet the Frederick Funders, hosted virtually by Ausherman Family Foundation.

Join local fiber arts crafter, Jordan Warner, for a 3-part beginner's crochet series. By the end of the series, each participant will have created their own handmade dishcloth and gained the confidence to continue exploring crochet.

Dino Dig is a hands-on adventure for elementary-aged explorers who love dinosaurs! Kids will uncover "fossils," learn fun facts about prehistoric creatures, and dig into science through games, crafts, and interactive activities.

Join Leslie Carter, author of Gemstones Beneath the Towpath, for a 90-minute walking tour of the historic culverts near Point of Rocks. The tour will emphasize how to safely visit and enjoy the culverts. All ages are welcome.

It's time for a pop-up library experience.  Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't wait to see you at the park!

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. 

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

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

Spend the first Thursday of the month with a game of chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. Ages 9-18. 

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

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.

In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:

(1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound;
(2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding;