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BOOKMARKS SUMMER 2017 // JUNE · JULY · AUGUST Discover Space PAGES 1 & 23 Summer Challenge: Build a Better World PAGE 2 & 3 fcpl.org navigating your library Navigating Your Library Library Cards Cards are free to anyone who lives or works in Maryland. You may also be eligible if you live in a neighboring jurisdiction. Out-of-state residents may obtain a card for a one-time fee of $40. Proof of name and address required. Borrowing Items Patrons may check out up to 75 items per card, including DVDs. Most books, CDs, and audiobooks may be borrowed for three weeks (21 days). Express Books, most DVDs, magazines, Playaway Views, and video games check out for seven days. Express DVDs check out for three days. Materials may be returned to any branch and the Bookmobile. Book drops are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Materials can be sent between FCPL branches by regular delivery service. Most items can be renewed up to five times unless someone else has reserved them. Fines and Fees All items returned or Find us renewed after the due date are charged replacement cost plus processing fee for overdue fines of 25 cents per day, per each item. An unpaid fine/fee of $20 or @FredCoLibrary! item. Maximum fines apply based on more blocks a library card. Visit fcpl.org replacement cost. If items are lost or for a complete list of library policies. damaged, the account will be charged a For more information about services and programs offered at the Library, please visit fcpl.org. Branch Locations and Hours Brunswick Branch Library C. Burr Artz Public Library Edward F. Fry Memorial Library Emmitsburg Branch Library 915 North Maple Avenue 110 East Patrick Street at Point of Rocks 300 South Seton Avenue Brunswick, MD 21716 Frederick, MD 21701 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike Emmitsburg, MD 21727 301-600-7250 301-600-1630 Point of Rocks, MD 21777 301-600-6329 Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 301-874-4560 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday & Sunday: Closed Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday & Wednesday: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday & Sunday: Closed Thursday, Friday & Sunday: Closed Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. discover space From June 2 to August 25, Discover Space: of Teamwork, Leadership and High Stakes A Cosmic Journey is coming to Frederick Innovation. County Public Libraries. This national Steltzner has a PhD in engineering traveling exhibit explores the fascinating physics, is an award-winning rocket world of space, and Frederick County is scientist, and is recognized as one of one of only eight locations in the country NASA's most brilliant engineers. For 10 to host it. years, he led a team of engineers of the Mark your calendars for the kickoff event revolutionary "sky crane" landing system on June 2, 6 p.m. at the C. Burr Artz Public that successful placed the Mars rover, Library and get ready to see the stars. Curiosity, on the Martian surface in 2012. Our featured speaker will be Dr. Adam Visit fcpl.org/discoverspace to learn more. Steltzner, team leader and chief engineer, This program is appropriate for all ages. NASA Mars Rover Curiosity and author See page 23 of Bookmarks for a full list of of The Right Kind of Crazy: A True Story Discover Space programs. Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey, a traveling exhibition for libraries, is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance. Discover Space is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Middletown Branch Library Thurmont Regional Library Urbana Regional Library Walkersville Branch Library 101 Prospect Street 76 East Moser Road 9020 Amelung Street 57 West Frederick St Middletown, MD 21769 Thurmont, MD 21788 Frederick, MD 21704 Walkersville, MD 21793 301-371-7560 301-600-7200 301-600-7000 301-845-8880 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday & Sunday: Closed Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Friday & Sunday: Closed Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. build a better world END OF SUMMER CHALLENGE PARTY AT PUMP IT UP (AGES 2 - GRADE 5) Saturday, August 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 8420 Gas House Pike, Frederick, MD Bounce, jump, and play to celebrate the end of summer at Pump It Up! All children must have a signed waiver, wear socks, and be 34” tall to play on the equipment. Participants may pre-register to complete the waiver or complete the waiver on-site. Walk-ins accepted as space allows. ARE YOU READY FOR A Register online for a one hour time slot: pumpitupparty.com/frederick-md/ calendar/ CHALLENGE THIS SUMMER? SUMMER CELEBRATION AT SKY Summer is here! Build a Better World with reading and learning, so be sure to get the STAGE WITH SCALES & TALES Frederick County Public Libraries’ 2017 whole family involved. (AGES 3+) Summer Challenge through Aug. 31. How it works: Tuesday, June 20 at 11:00 a.m. Summer Challenge is all about fun and • Register for free at fcpl.org/summer or at Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD learning. Your family will enjoy a variety your local FCPL branch. of programs for all ages and be more Celebrate the beginning of summer at motivated to read each day. And there’s • Log activities and reading online or on Sky Stage with animals from Scales & something for everyone—kids, teens, your game board (available at your Tales from the Maryland Department and adults! library). of Natural Resources. This year, we’ve kicked the action up a notch • Earn points for completing activities with new high-caliber programs, great and reading books. The more points partners, and exciting prizes. Participants you earn, the more prizes you can win! have the chance to win free jump passes at So get ready to read books, explore your Pump It Up, restaurant gift certificates, wine community, and have a chance to win tastings, museum tickets, and much more, amazing prizes. Every finisher receives a free all generously donated by local businesses, book! For more details, visit fcpl.org/summer, organizations, and sponsors. or visit your local Frederick County Public Studies show that children who engage in Libraries branch. reading and learning over the summer are The Summer Challenge is supported by our more likely to return to school in the fall generous donors and sponsors. Thank you ready to learn.* Kids are also inspired to for your continued support! be lifelong learners when they see adults 2 fcpl.org build a better world MAY 1 THROUGH BUILD A BETTER WORLD WITH TEGU BLOCKS (AGES 3+) Saturday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m. AUG. 31, C. Burr Artz Public Library Play with Tegu blocks and find out 2017 how Tegu Builds a Better World with their responsibly harvested magnetic wooden blocks made in Honduras. Presented in partnership with Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts and Tegu. Tegu products available for purchase. HOW ICE CREAM IS MADE AT BRUSTER’S OF FREDERICK (GRADES K-5) Friday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. Bruster’s Ice Cream, 6960 Crestwood Blvd., Frederick, MD Tour the ice cream shop and learn how ice cream is made! Please register online at fcpl.org. Curious Iguana Maryland 529 Walkersville Southern Dancing Bear Sumittra Thai Cuisine Railroad * According to a National Summer Learning Association survey (www.summerlearning.org), 64 percent of teachers reported it takes them at least 3 to 4 weeks to re-teach the previous year’s skills at the beginning of a new school year. fcpl.org 3 starlight film festival Enjoy Movies Under the Stars at Starlight Family Film Festival Summer has finally arrived, and besides a serious influx of ice cream and firing up the backyard grill, it also means a sweet offering of outdoor movies for the 2017 Starlight Family Film Festival. We've lined up the best family-friendly flicks just to make your summer nights extra awesome. Get ready to pack some epic picnics, pour some lemonade into a thermos, bring your kids, besties, and pup, and enjoy these feature presentations under the stars. June 22: The LEGO® Batman Movie Aug. 24: Viewer's Choice: Moana, Jungle July 13: Zootopia Book, Secret Life of Pets, Minions, Shrek Aug. 3: Finding Dory Movie times/dates may be changed or Movies start at 8:30 p.m., but at 7 p.m., the fun really cancelled due to weather. begins! Each film will host exciting pre-movie activities Announcements will be and entertainment for the entire family. From LEGO® made via social media, so building challenges to live animal encounters, to a rockin’ concert with Mr. Jon, each movie event will make sure to follow FCPL feature memorable experiences to share with family Mon Facebook and Twitter and friends.