Week Calendar

Join us at Sophie and Madigan's Playground for a visit filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and fun!

FCPL will have an outreach table and tent located in the garden behind the Collier’s Log House.

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

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

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 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 baby playgroup for all to enjoy.

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

Interested in Zumba but want something that's lower intensity?  Join us for a Zumba Gold class, a lower intensity fun dance workout!
 

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

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

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.

Join us as we hear about the day in the life of a firefighter and look at their truck as well.

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

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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.

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. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5 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.

Tasker's Chance Garden club will be here to talk about gardening as well as making your own herb garden!

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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

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

Music, movement, stories and more!  

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5 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.

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

Songs, stories and fun 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.

Local harp-player Jim Dronenburg, accompanied by Julie Merchant on flute, and Wes Merchant on violin, will delight us with their beautiful musical stylings. 

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

Practice reading to a furry friend!

Join us to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers.

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!

Children can explore sound, rhythm and beats by playing with a variety of musical instruments. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Come join us as we build structures with a variety of blocks, Legos, gears, and Lincoln Logs! We invite all adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities to join us for this fun, sensory event!

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

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

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Interactive play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers ages 18-36 mos. and their caregivers.

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

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

Preschoolers and their caregivers will build school-ready skills while having fun and exploring their social-emotional selves at this weekly kindergarten prep program. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. 

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more.

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. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

Learn about services offered at the local library and make a library card. Community Connections helps you learn more about the community around you! Held at Seton Center during Food Drop days.

Join us as we explore all things nature, including the wildlife and flora in our own backyard! 

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

The University of Maryland Extension Program will be presenting a mini series on agriculture! AGsploration lessons are a statewide curriculum designed to increase middle school student agriculture literacy and STEM (science, technol

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

Join us for a Kitten meet and greet, after Family Story time, in our children's area. Cuddle a kitten from Jelly Bean Rescue, make a catnip craft for your kitty, and take home a photo of yourself and the kitten of your choice.

Join Aynex Mercado, modern art quilter, as she shares her art of quilts of famous places in Frederick County (including libraries!).  Her story is inspiring, her quilting state and nationally recognized.  You will not be disappointed by

Deirdre with Chair One Fitness will host a fun, musically-driven interactive full body workout that uplifts people through dance and fitness moves.

This program is perfect for attendees of all abilities.

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

Come learn this exciting tile game!

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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With Bonnie Leins, Walkersville Historical Society & Former Frederick County Landmarks Foundation (FCLF) intern. The FCLF expert on the history of Zion, the oldest church in Urbana and today's southern Frederick County.

Come join us with our local insurance expert, Jean-Marie Leonard with New York Life Insurance to learn more about all the details of retirement you may not have considered.

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

This week: Enjoy musical games and explore instruments with the Frederick Children's Chorus!

Join us for an action-packed hour in the Yard featuring kick darts, disc golf, Sorry!, badminton, and other outdoor games.

Poppies, Poppies everywhere! Lets learn about Memorial Day and make some poppies. Geared for Grades K-5.

Is your child interested in learning how to care for a garden? Look no further! We will be exploring, creating, and learning how to care for plants and gardens at the Emmitsburg Library. For ages 5-12.

Children can learn and explore using STEAM-based activities. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! Designed for elementary-aged students.

Unleash your creativity as you craft a stunning vision board using hand-drawn sketches and oil pastels under the guidance of Karen McGraw of The Delaplaine Arts Center.

Join us for 60 minutes of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together. Never played, no problem, staff will be on hand to help with the basics.

Join us this month to help give back to your greater community! Receive one hour of SSL credit for your participation. All tweens and teens are welcome! Suitable for grades 6-12. 

Design your own mazes with our Keva blocks! Test out other friend's mazes along the way.

STEAM Lab takes place every Tuesday afternoon at 4pm.

Create a silly friend and take it home for a growing adventure!  Elementary program best suited for grades K-3. 

Join us for a 3-week gardening program with the University of Maryland 4-H Extension. We will learn about gardening and help to beautify our library's garden box.

Designed for children in grades K-5.

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

Design a racetrack and then race Sphero bots against your friends!

Join us for a program hosted by Trees for the Planet, where we're speaking about ecosystem restoration. This is the second program of a three-part series. Join us for the third part, which will focus on Birds!

Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process.  This is a free service!

Bring your little one to this sensory storytime designed for children ages 0-24 months and a caregiver. This special storytime focuses on sensory development and engagement through songs, fingerplays, movement activities, and tactile play.

Come in and hang out with friends during this chill hour. Sensory friendly crafts and activities, and snacks will be provided. 

Ukulele 101 welcomes children Grades K-5 to come and jam with us at the library! Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play chords while having fun!

Join us for our first Teen Job Fair! Learn about potential summer jobs, the application and interview process, get career advice, and have the chance to speak to potential employers! This event is suitable for teens ages 14-18.

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and enjoy watching a show or two! 

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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

Gear up for an electrifying journey into the realm of robotics as we explore automation, engineering, and problem-solving. Join us for a hands-on experience that sparks creativity and STEM enthusiasm!

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

Join us for a whimsical Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party!  Bring your plush companion for a cozy storytime and then tuck them in for an overnight adventure at the new library.  Pick them up on Thursday and relive their escapades through a

Go for gold and celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympic Games at the library!

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!

Poppies, Poppies everywhere! Lets learn about Memorial Day and make some poppies. Geared for Grades K-5.

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

Turn old books into a place to hide away your valuables. 

An evening tween program geared towards grades 4-7. 

Make and decorate your own coaster using a ceramic tile!

This program is recommended for teens in grades 6 through 12.