Magician Roger Lindsay transports kids of all ages to a realm of magical happenings, illusions and laughter! Join Prop, the Magic Bunny, as he and Mr. Lindsay amaze and amuse in this show loaded with audience participation. You never know what surprises await you!

Come meet and greet Curious George. We'll enjoy a special story time and fun activities as a part of this special morning. A great photo opportunity!

Spot the dog is coming to visit Urbana! Join us between storytimes to say hello to Spot. Don't forget the camera!

Help us kick off the summer with a visit from Tacky! Don't forget to bring your camera!

Help us kick off the summer with a visit from Tacky! Don't forget to bring your camera! Stick around for Mr. Popper's Penguins on the big screen.

Join us for a special showing of Mr. Popper's Penguin (PG) on the big screen! Come early and meet Tacky the Penguin at 2pm. Bring a pillow or blanket and get cozy.

Magician Roger Lindsay transports kids of all ages to a realm of magical happenings, illusions & laughter! Join Prop, the Magic Bunny, as he and Mr. Lindsay amaze & amuse in this show loaded with audience participation. You never know what surprises await you!

Meet Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat who pretends to be the Chihuahua, El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over! Don't forget your camera.

Spot the dog is coming to visit Urbana! Join us between storytimes to say hello to Spot. Don't forget the camera!

Help us kick off the summer with a visit from Corduroy! Don't forget to bring your camera!

Meet Keyote, the Frederick Keys' mascot and hear a story read by a
Keys player. Refreshments served.

Using dexterity and imagination, students will create cave paintings and art scenes out of construction paper and art supplies on hand.

Shake it up with Baltimore's own Milkshake! Who says you have to be quiet in the library? Milkshake is a Grammy-nominated rock duo for kids and kids at heart, made up of vocalist Lisa Mathews and acoustic guitarist Mikel Gehl. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to sing along!

Join Annmarie Creamer from Frederick County Department of Solid Waste Management for a hands-on composting workshop for kids and their families. For ages 5 & up with an adult, registration required.

Visit with Keyote, the Frederick Keys mascot. Bring your camera.

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO® and DUPLO fun! Build tall buildings, create mysterious scenes and have endless amount of STEM fun with LEGO bricks at the library! Best for ages 2 and up with an adult.

Rocks are everywhere! Come to the library to adopt your own “pet rock”. You will have an opportunity to make your pet its own habitat. When you are finished, be ready to find a treasure in your own treasure rocks! Ages 6-11

Meet Keyote from the Frederick Keys and enjoy a baseball storytime.

Come "Dig Into Garden Fun!" with an array of lively activities that will delight children ages 6-11. Try to Name that Veggie, have a Chef Salad Relay, and do some vegetable prints. Take home your own bean seed!

Catriona, the Fairy Godmother, conducts a 45 minute program of Peter Pan. Thirty randomly selected children can be costumed to act out the story with the help of audience participation as the Fairy Godmother tells the story and whispers things for the children to say and do. Best for ages 2-12 with an adult.

Charlie Hope brings her musical fun to your library! This 2012 Juno Award winner for Children’s Album of the Year will WOW you with her songs and soothe you with her singing. This is a performer that both grownups and kids will enjoy.

Grab a camera and the kids and come see our favorite Frederick Keys baseball friend, KEYOTE!

Join us for a concert of musical fun with Charlie Hope, singer-songwriter with a degree in Art Therapy for Children, winner of a 2012 Juno award (the Canadian Grammys)! All ages, with an adult.

Grab your camera and your parents and come learn how to take great pictures! The Frederick Camera Clique is holding a free class on camera basics and composition. Come shoot with us along Carroll Creek. All camera types welcome, except cell phone cameras. If you have a digital camera, the Clique will print 2 copies of your best picture. You will get to take one copy home with you and the other copy will hang in the library for all to see for a month! All students must supply their own camera and be escorted by an adult. For ages 8-12. Maximum attendance is 20 kids. Registration is required.

Charlie Hope brings her musical fun to your library. This 2012 Juno Award winner for Children’s Album of the Year will wow you with her songs and soothe you with her singing. This is a performer that grownups and kids will both enjoy. Rita's Italian Ice served following the concert.

Charlie Hope brings her musical fun to your library! This 2012 Juno Award winner for Children’s Album of the Year will wow! you with her songs and soothe you with her singing. This is a performer that grownups and kids will both enjoy.

Charlie Hope brings her musical fun to your library! This 2012 Juno Award winner for Children’s Album of the Year will wow! you with her songs and soothe you with her singing. This is a performer that grownups and kids will both enjoy. Sweet treats from Rita's Ice will be served.

Charlie Hope brings her musical fun to your library! This 2012 Juno Award winner for Children’s Album of the Year will wow! you with her songs and soothe you with her singing. This is a performer that grownups and kids will both enjoy.

Rocks are everywhere! Come to the library to adopt your own pet rock. Then, be ready to find treasure in your very own treasure rock!
For children ages 6- 10

Dig into fun with Bob the Builder's The Big Dino Dig movie on the library's big screen. Bring a blanket or pillow and cozy up while Bob and his friends team up to dig, dig, dig!

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO® and DUPLO fun! Build tall buildings, create mysterious scenes and have endless amount of STEM fun with LEGO bricks at the library! Best for ages 2 and up with an adult.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Lift off! We'll be making film canister carbon dioxide powered rockets with a launching ceremony to end the program with a blast! For ages 6-11.

*If inclement weather is occurring, the event will be held inside the old Twisted Twill shop, next to Chico's.*

Westview Promenade, Buckeystown Pike at Crestwood Blvd.
Frederick County Public Libraries teams up with Westview Promenade for Free, Fantastic Summer Fun every First Friday. Just drop by for a variety of story time, music, games, and crafts. Each month features a special theme and unique activities. Best for ages 2-6 with an adult.
Themes:
April: Food
May: Gardening
June: The Fun Bus will visit!
July: Summer
August: Baseball, with a special appearance by Keyote from the Frederick Keys!

He's back! Magician Peter Wood will perform an interactive magic show where audience members help the magic happen. Join us for a silly, spectacular, and stunning show!

He's back! Magician Peter Wood will perform an interactive magic show where audience members help the magic happen. Join us for a silly, spectacular, and stunning show!

Meet Keyote from the Frederick Keys at a special storytime!

Come to Storytime to learn about and interact with wild creatures.
Refreshments served.

Express yourself with your own cave painting and explore and create your own treasure stones to take home.

Otto, a remote-controlled talking car, is coming to the library to meet you. Otto teaches the importance of buckling seat belts, sitting in child safety seats & more. We'll have lots of fun! Vrroomm! Ages 3-7, with an adult.

Explore the who, what, and why of storytelling with our favorite animals from Wildlife Adventures. Rich tales delight children and promote literacy. A few stories told are authored by children. A flock of story starter ideas! Best for ages 5-12.

Explore the who, what, and why of storytelling with our favorite animals from Wildlife Adventures. Rich tales delight children and promote literacy. A few stories told are authored by children. A flock of story starter ideas! Best for ages 5-12.

Learn the art of decoupage and create a box for all of your summer memories.

Explore the who, what, and why of storytelling with our favorite animals from Wildlife Adventures. Rich tales delight children and promote literacy. A few stories told are authored by children. A flock of story starter ideas! Best for ages 5-12.

Use your imagination and treasures from the forest to build a magical fairy or elf house to place in your backyard or garden. For ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Join us as we learn how to do something new each month! For ages 10-12. Registration required.

June: Card Tricks
July: Balloon Animals
August: Scrapbooking

Learn and explore about ancient Egypt, archaeology, dinosaurs, and more. (Ages 6-10)

Rocks are everywhere! Come to the library to adopt your own “pet rock”. You will have an opportunity to make your pet its own habitat. When you are finished, be ready to find a treasure in your own treasure rocks! Ages 6-11

Magician Ed Russe will delight, entertain and mystify you during this magnificent magic show!

Bring your camera and meet Splat the Cat! Splat will be visiting immediately after the magic show with Ed Russe.

He's back! Magician Peter Wood will perform an interactive magic show where audience members help the magic happen. Join us for a silly, spectacular, and stunning show!

Your favorite cat character is coming to visit your library. Here's your chance to meet him. Don't forget your camera!

He's back! Magician Peter Wood will perform an interactive magic show where audience members help the magic happen. Join us for a silly, spectacular, and stunning show!

Literature based program that explores the who, what, and why of storytelling. Rich tales delight children and promote literacy. A few stories told are authored by children. A flock of story starter ideas!

Come meet one of your favorite picture book characters and take advantage of this "purr"-fect photo op with Splat the Cat!

Explore the who, what, and why of storytelling with our favorite animals from Wildlife Adventures. Rich tales delight children and promote literacy. A few stories told are authored by children. A flock of story starter ideas! Best for ages 5-12.

The Thurmont Thespians are coming to the library to give you a preview of their summer musical, “Honk.” This is a children’s musical based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale, “The Ugly Duckling.” Come and support local theater!

Join us to plant different types of fruits, veggies and flowers that you will have an opportunity over the course of the summer to tend to and harvest.

It's a live Rock n’ Roll show at the library when Leonardo strums into town! Dig Into Reading this summer as Leonardo helps the audience unearth their hidden talents and discover that the library is where the treasure is buried. Get ready to sing, dance and "jam" with Leonardo. Leonardo is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician writing and performing songs that entertain, educate and empower audiences of all ages and abilities.

Visit with Splat the Cat. Don't forget your camera.

It's a live Rock n’ Roll show at the library when Leonardo strums into town! Dig Into Reading this summer as Leonardo helps the audience unearth their hidden talents and discover that the library is where the treasure is buried. Get ready to sing, dance and "jam" with Leonardo. Leonardo is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician writing and performing songs that entertain, educate and empower audiences of all ages and abilities

Catriona, the Fairy Godmother, conducts a 45 minute program of Peter Pan. Thirty randomly selected children can be costumed to act out the story with the help of audience participation as the Fairy Godmother tells the story and whispers things for the children to say and do. Best for ages 2-12 with an adult.

It's a live Rock n’ Roll show at the library when Leonardo strums into town! Dig Into Reading this summer as Leonardo helps the audience unearth their hidden talents and discover that the library is where the treasure is buried. Get ready to sing, dance and "jam" with Leonardo. Leonardo is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician writing and performing songs that entertain, educate and empower audiences of all ages and abilities.

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO® and DUPLO fun! Build tall buildings, create mysterious scenes and have endless amount of STEM fun with LEGO bricks at the library! Best for ages 2 and up with an adult.

It's a live Rock n’ Roll show at the library when Leonardo strums into town! Dig Into Reading this summer as Leonardo helps the audience unearth their hidden talents and discover that the library is where the treasure is buried. Get ready to sing, dance and "jam" with Leonardo. Leonardo is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician writing and performing songs that entertain, educate and empower audiences of all ages and abilities. Rita's Italian Ice served following the concert.

Learn and explore about ancient Egypt, archaeology, dinosaurs, and more. (Ages 6-10)

Catriona, the Fairy Godmother, conducts a 45 minute program of Peter Pan. Thirty randomly selected children can be costumed to act out the story with the help of audience participation as the Fairy Godmother tells the story and whispers things for the children to say and do. Best for ages 2-12 with an adult.

Join us for a special storytime with Splat the Cat! Don't forget the camera!

Use your imagination and treasures from the forest to build a magical fairy or elf house to place in your backyard or garden. For ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Join us for Urbana's first bike rodeo. We will have activities to promote bike safety. Then join us for some Rita's ice at the end of the event!

Splat the Cat is visiting the library. Say hello and get your picture taken!

Come hear a Keys player read a story for you and get your pic taken with the all-star Keyote!

Explore the who, what, and why of storytelling with our favorite animals from Wildlife Adventures. Rich tales delight children and promote literacy. A few stories told are authored by children. A flock of story starter ideas! Best for ages 5-12.

Come and be mystified by the magical acts of Ed Rusee. Can you figure them out? Refreshments served.

Explore the who, what, and why of storytelling with our favorite animals from Wildlife Adventures. Rich tales delight children and promote literacy. A few stories told are authored by children. A flock of story starter ideas! Best for ages 5-12.

Splat the Cat is visiting the library. Say hello and get your picture taken!

Come to the library to participate in garden fun by planting seeds in baggies, playing garden games, and making vegetable prints!
For children ages 6- 10

Can fairies and trolls get along to enjoy a rollicking good time together? Enjoy crafts and fun with us!

Dig into Science with Sid the Science Kid and see how he uses simple machines to fix all sorts of things. Bring a blanket or pillow and enjoy this movie on the library's big screen!

The zoo is coming to your library! The Catoctin Zoo will bring a variety of animals to share with you and will talk about what life is like behind the scenes. You don't want to miss it!

The science of archaeology includes the study of people's trash! Get your hands dirty searching for artifacts "excavated" from a dig site!

The zoo is coming to your library! The Catoctin Zoo will bring a variety of animals to share with you and will talk about what life is like behind the scenes. You don't want to miss it!

Magician Roger Lindsay transports kids of all ages to a realm of magical happenings, illusions & laughter! Join Prop, the Magic Bunny, as he and Mr. Lindsay amaze & amuse in this show loaded with audience participation. You never know what surprises await you!

A Karate expert from Kick's Karate will present a basic introduction and demonstration of martial arts. At the end, stay for a ten minute presentation about helping prevent bullying in your school.

Magician Ed Russe will delight, entertain and mystify you during this magnificent magic show!

Catriona's Castle is back with their interactive fairytale stories. Every child is a part of the show. Best for ages 2-12 with an adult.

Take a step back in time to learn about fossils, cave paintings and mummies. Create your own cave painting, write your name in cartouche, and make a fossil print.

Mud, Worms and Dirt - oh my! Let's get dirty and learn about the science of soil! Join us for a morning of exploration and fun!

Learn and explore about archaeology, caves, and fossils!
For children ages 6- 10

Mud, Worms and Dirt - oh my! Let's get dirty and learn about the science of soil! Join us for an afternoon of exploration and fun!

Come “Dig into Garden Fun!” with an array of lively activities that will delight children ages 6-11.

Join us for a dynamic puppet performance of the folk tales Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. These lively tales are sure to enchant and delight the entire family! Best for ages 2 and up

Shake it up with Baltimore's own Milkshake! Who says you have to be quiet in the library? Milkshake is a Grammy-nominated rock duo for kids and kids at heart, made up of vocalist Lisa Mathews and acoustic guitarist Mikel Gehl. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to sing along!

Shake it up with Baltimore's own Milkshake! Who says you have to be quiet in the library? Milkshake is a Grammy-nominated rock duo for kids and kids at heart, made up of vocalist Lisa Mathews and acoustic guitarist Mikel Gehl. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to sing along! Join us for some Rita's Ice after the event!

Join us for a dynamic puppet performance of the folk tales Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. These lively tales are sure to enchant and delight the entire family! Best for ages 2 and up

Kay Dee Puppets are back for another exciting puppet show! Join us for a double feature with Jack & the Beanstalk and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

Catriona, the Fairy Godmother, conducts a 45 minute program of Peter Pan. Thirty randomly selected children can be costumed to act out the story with the help of audience participation as the Fairy Godmother tells the story and whispers things for the children to say and do. Best for ages 2-12 with an adult.

Let's examine the world of bugs, up close and personal! Mike T. offers a new perspective into the lives of bugs!

Learn and explore about ancient Egypt, archaeology, dinosaurs, and more. Registration is required and opens July 1st.

Join us for a dynamic puppet performance of the folk tales Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. These lively tales are sure to enchant and delight the entire family! Best for ages 2 and up

*If inclement weather is occurring, the event will be held inside the old Twisted Twill shop, next to Chico's.*

Westview Promenade, Buckeystown Pike at Crestwood Blvd.
Frederick County Public Libraries teams up with Westview Promenade for Free, Fantastic Summer Fun every First Friday. Just drop by for a variety of story time, music, games, and crafts. Each month features a special theme and unique activities. Best for ages 2-6 with an adult.
Themes:
April: Food
May: Gardening
June: The Fun Bus will visit!
July: Summer
August: Baseball, with a special appearance by Keyote from the Frederick Keys!

We're celebrating adventures with Dora & Diego at the library! Dress up in your favorite adventure gear or Dora/Diego costume and visit us for plenty of fun, including a scavenger hunt. Join us for a Dora & Diego Dance Party at 2:30 pm.

We've got the props, you've got the costume. Come on in and dress up like your favorite explorers in our "photo booth." Have fun dancing and posing to your favorite Dora tunes.

Bring your own camera, or we'll take photos for you. Upload them to the library's Facebook page for all to see (facebook.com/FredCoLibrary) or send them to us on Twitter (@FredCoLibrary).

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO® and DUPLO fun! Build tall buildings, create mysterious scenes and have endless amount of STEM fun with LEGO bricks at the library! Best for ages 2 and up with an adult.

Join us as we learn how to do something new each month! For ages 10-12. Registration required.

June: Card Tricks
July: Balloon Animals
August: Scrapbooking

Come “Dig into Garden Fun!” with an array of lively activities that will delight children. (Ages 6-11)

Rocks rock!Budding geologists will love learning about the world of rocks through fun facts and experiments. Make a treasure stone, create your own pet rock, and more!

Jump, shake, and slide into our end of summer celebration with the Fun Bus and Rita’s Ice!

Join us for the Summer Reading Finale here at Middletown! Jason Sparks, local ventriloquist, amazes and entertains kids with his puppets in an interactive show for all ages!

Join us to plant different types of fruits, veggies and flowers that you will have an opportunity over the course of the summer to tend to and harvest.

Ready for a little gold digging of your own? Come and learn some of the methods miners use. Come ready to get dirty- see if you can find your own treasure! (Ages 6-11)

Join us on the Thurmont Library deck for music and games. Be forewarned - you'll probably get wet!

It's the end of Summer Reading, and it's time for school! Join us in a last hurrah with a Pete the Cat puppet show, a visit from Pete the Cat costume character, and free Rita's ice for everyone.