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The Frederick Speakers Series The annual Frederick Speaker Series brings the best and brightest minds to center stage and engages the Frederick Community through discourse on smart topics. Each Speaker Series event is held at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Downtown Frederick at 7:30 p.m. Did you know that a Meet & Greet follows each lecture and benefits the library? The VIP reception tickets are $75 each. Tickets for both the Frederick Speaker Series and Meet & Greet receptions can be purchased online or at the Weinberg Center Box Office. For more information, visit www.weinbergcenter.org. Daniel Pink LEADING BUSINESS MASTERMIND, AUTHOR, TED ALL-STAR FEBRUARY 11, 2016 // 7:30 PM -— $30, $32.50, $37.50 Daniel Pink is the author of several bestsellers that examine traditional approaches to business, work, and behavior and then suggest new paths leading to higher levels of performance. Daniel’s books have such broad appeal that they frequently land on the bestseller lists of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. Additionally, his articles on business and technology often appear in the Harvard Business Review and Fast Company. This business trends expert is an interview guest on CNN, ABC, and NPR, plus he lectures on economic transformation around the world. Frederick is fortunate to host Daniel Pink on stage at the Weinberg. Marlee Matlin and Henry Winkler ACTORS, AUTHORS, AND ADVOCATES FOR DIVERSITY AWARENESS MARCH 10, 2016 // 7:30 PM — $45, $50, $55 Henry Winkler’s ten seasons as the iconic Fonz on Happy Days made him one of the most recognized actors in the world. Henry once said the character of Arthur Fonzarelli was everything he aspired to be—and wasn’t. Since starring in that sitcom, he has become a bestselling author, director, and producer. Henry and Marlee Matlin became fast friends when she was a young girl, as the two bonded over their respective challenges of Henry’s dyslexia and Marlee’s profound deafness. Marlee, an acclaimed actress, went on to earn an Academy Award and each of these amazing talents has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Together on stage, Henry and Marlee entertain audiences with their intimate dialogue and personal anecdotes which provide inspiration about overcoming adversity and believing in oneself. Bryan Stevenson ATTORNEY, HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE AND AUTHOR OF JUST MERCY APRIL 14, 2016 // 7:30 PM — $30, $32.50, $37.50 Bryan Stevenson is world-renowned as a visionary legal mind and strong advocate for social justice. Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu called Bryan, “America’s young Nelson Mandela.” Bryan works tirelessly as a leader in the movement against social injustice and mass incarceration in the U.S. He has argued numerous cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, leading to the reversal of the death penalty for dozens of condemned prisoners. Bryan wrote his memoir, Just Mercy, the story of a young lawyer fighting on the frontlines of a country in thrall to extreme punishments and careless justice. He is a MacArthur fellow and creator of the Equal Justice Initiative. Finally, his TED talk on the subject of injustice was named one of The New Yorker’s five essential TED talks, and Time named Bryan one of their 100 Most Influential People for 2015. He recently served on President Obama’s task force on 21st century policing. George Takei ACTOR, SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVIST AND SOCIAL MEDIA MEGA-POWER MAY 2, 2016 // 7:30 PM — $50, $60, $65 More than 10 Million people follow George Takei on social media, prompting Mashable.com to name George the #1 most-influential person on Facebook. His powerful voice weighs in on issues ranging from politics to pop culture. George’s career, which spans 50 years, began with his role as Lt. Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the Starship Enterprise on the TV series Star Trek. George’s back story takes on additional depth when you consider his childhood was spent wrongfully imprisoned in a Japanese Internment Camp during WWII, alongside his family. Now a leading figure in the fight for social justice, LGBTQ rights, and marriage equality, George Takei is a powerful voice to be heard. You can also catch George as the host of the AARP YouTube series called Takei’s Take and in the documentary based on his life called, To Be Takei. Exclusive Meet and Greet Opportunity VIP TICKET PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHILDREN’S LIBRARY SERVICES As one of the founding partners of the Frederick Speaker Series, Frederick County Public Libraries is very pleased to offer you a chance to meet your favorite celebrity! The purchase of VIP tickets for the Meet & Greet gives you the opportunity to mingle with your favorite speaker at a backstage reception following the presentation. You’ll also receive a professional photo of you with your favorite star. The tickets are $75 each and 100% of the proceeds benefit the libraries’ children’s services department. Only 100 tickets will be sold for these receptions, and they sell out quickly. Please note that admission to the Frederick Speaker Series lectures requires a separate ticket. You may purchase tickets online at weinbergcenter.org or by calling the Weinberg Box Office at 301-600- 2828. hoopla™, Video Games, Launchpads, Oh My! Hoopla Want more free access to the latest films, music, audio books, magazines, and comic books? Grab your library card and check out FCPL’s newest digital service called hoopla™! Simply visit hoopladigital.com or download the free app from your mobile device’s app store. Then, sign up and use your Frederick County library card to access content instantly. It’s all part of FCPL’s eLibrary digital collections, dedicated to bringing FCPL and the digital world to you 24/7 for free! Video Games and Launchpads FCPL now has Playaway Launchpads and video games for play on several of the popular gaming platforms. Our younger patrons can check out the Playaway Launchpads which feature preloaded, educational games on brightly colored and kid-tough touch screen tablets. For more advanced gaming, check out our new video game library featuring titles for the PlayStation3, Xbox 360, and Wii U platforms. Come to your local FCPL branch to get your game on! Maker Mondays are Here! January 11 // 6–7:30 pm Brunswick Public Library February 22 // 6–7:30 pm Frederick Earth and Space Science Lab March 14 // 6–7:30 pm Walkersville Staff Development Center FCPL is excited to announce Maker Mondays, a program provided in partnership with Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS). This program gives all children in Frederick County the opportunity to learn and explore. Each Maker Mondays event will include maker stations, STEM exploration stations, and more. Each station will pose open-ended maker challenges and encourage kids to find creative and imaginative solutions. Every participant will go home with a handout that reinforces the STEM concepts introduced during the program. Maker Mondays are open to all FCPS students, and registration is not required. We hosted our first two events this fall and look forward to our winter events at different FCPL or FCPS locations. Come and make with us! Children’s Author and Illustrator Jan Brett Visits Rose Hill Manor Park & Children’s Museum December 1 // 5:00 pm Come and enter into the magical and adorable world of famous children’s author and illustrator Jan Brett. FCPL and Rose Hill Manor Park & Children’s Museum are joining together to host a special story time visit with Jan Brett on December 1st at 5:00 p.m. at Rose Hill. Visitors will also be able to tour the Jan Brett art exhibit throughout the museum that evening. This storytime is free and open to the public, with books available for purchase during the event. While you’re there, take a look in the cabin and see if you can spot the trolls on exhibit that were printed with FCPL’s 3D printer! Rose Hill Manor Park & Children’s Museum is located at 1611 North Market Street in Frederick, MD. STEM Highlights For a full listing of all our STEM programs, check out our pullout program section, or visit fcpl.org BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY Children’s STEM Lab Open Hours (WITH AN ADULT) Wednesdays, December 2–February 24 // 3:30 pm Teen STEM Lab Open Hours Open STEM Lab for Middle and High Schoolers Tuesdays, December 15, January 19, February 16 // 3:00 pm Stories & STEM (AGES 3-5, WITH AN ADULT) Thursdays, December 17, January 21, February 18 // 6:30 pm STEAM Team (GRADES 1-6) Do you want to be a scientist, engineer, or artist? Join the STEAM Team on the fourth Monday of each month. Learn about all things science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Monday, December 28, January 25, February 22 // 4:30 pm C. BURR ARTZ PLEASE NOTE: The STEM LAB will be closed for inventory from December 18–January 1 STEM Club Join us for STEM Club where we explore the STEM concept, create innovative projects, and participate in fun STEM-related challenges! Ages 3 & 4, with an adult Wednesdays, December 2, January 27, February 24 // 2:00 pm Ages 5–7 Wednesdays, December 2, January 27, February 24 // 4:00 pm Ages 8–12 Wednesdays, December 2, January 27, February 24 // 5:00 pm Preschool STEM Lab Open Hours Ages 3–5, with an adult Thursdays, December 3–17; January 7–February 25 // 11:00 am Ages 3–18, with an adult Thursdays, December 3–17; January 7–February 25 // 4:00–6:00 pm Saturdays, December 5, 12; January 2–February 27 // 3:00 pm STEM-tastic Saturday Storytime (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Saturdays, December 5, January 2, February 6 // 2:30 pm Nurture a love of reading through books, music, and activities that feature science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) elements.