Frederick County Public Libraries

06/01/2026

3, 2, 1... let the Summer Reading Challenge begin! Join us at a kickoff celebration near you this June:

June 2 at 4:30 p.m. @ Brunswick Branch Library
June 3 at 6 p.m. @ Urbana Regional Library
June 5 at 3:30 p.m. @ West Frederick Hill Street Park
June 9 at 6:30 p.m. @ Thurmont Regional Library
June 10 at 3:30 p.m. @ Middletown Branch Library
June 10 at 5 p.m. @ Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
June 17 at 10:30 a.m. @ Myersville Community Library
June 18 at 2 p.m. @ Emmitsburg Branch Library
June 18 at 2 p.m. @ C. Burr Artz Public Library
June 23 at 1 p.m. @ Walkersville Branch Library

For more information, check our calendar https://loom.ly/kDeCqT0

05/31/2026

Big news for West Frederick! The final community meeting for the new West Frederick Library is coming up on Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. at Butterfly Ridge Elementary School. This is your chance to get a first look at the interior and exterior designs for the new library and see how community feedback helped shape the vision. We’re excited to share this important milestone as the project moves into its next phase.
Learn more about the project at fcpl.org/westfred

05/30/2026

Have you reserved your ticket yet? Don’t miss TED Democracy LIVE on Saturday, June 13 at New Spire Arts Center. Spend the day with big ideas, fresh perspectives, and community conversation as we livestream 15+ new TED Talks and host a local roundtable discussion.
Get your free tickets today at: www.fcpl.org/participate/TEDDemocracy

This program supports “By the People: Civic Engagement for All,” an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.

05/28/2026

Mark your calendars! On Friday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., make a purchase at any Roy Rogers location in Frederick County (or order online) and mention the library, and Roy Rogers will donate 25% of your purchase cost to FCPL.

Thank you to Roy Rogers for generously sponsoring this year's challenge. For more information about Summer Reading Night at Roy Rogers, visit: https://loom.ly/ebsm6ZM

05/26/2026

Big news: Get ready for the FCPL Film Festival! This summer, FCPL will bring movies under the stars to four locations across Frederick County, with family-friendly films and pre-movie fun at every stop. Come for one night or make it a summer tradition and catch them all.
Check the lineup! fcpl.org/filmfestival

05/25/2026

Wow, Dutton has read 1,000 books before kindergarten! High five for an amazing reading milestone!
Want your little one to join the fun? Learn more at fcpl.org/1000bbk.

05/22/2026

Join acclaimed historian and author Dr. Carol Anderson on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. for the Frederick Speaker Series as she examines the ongoing fight over access to the ballot. Voting rights are at the heart of American democracy, and this timely program invites you to explore why they matter now more than ever.

Get your tickets today: https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/carol-anderson/

Learn more about By the People: Civic Engagement for All brought to you by FCPL. https://www.fcpl.org/participate/civic-engagement

Join acclaimed author Carol Anderson at the Frederick Speaker Series on June 4, 2026. Explore her powerful insights on race, democracy, and American history.

05/21/2026

Forecast: 100% chance of enjoying all the library has to offer.
Visit us in person or stay dry and check out fcpl.org.

05/20/2026

We're hiring! For more information about current job openings with Frederick County Public Libraries, please visit the Frederick County Government Job Opportunities page at the following link: https://loom.ly/euQdRe4

05/19/2026

All FCPL locations will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Need some entertainment? You can still visit fcpl.org/download to enjoy our many digital resources!