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. After storytime, join us in the STEM Lab to create and explore. This storytime is fun for the whole family! Coding Club (AGES 8–12) Wednesdays, December 16, January 13, February 10 // 4:00 pm
EMMITSBURG BRANCH Full “STEAM” Ahead (CHILDREN WITH AN ADULT) Tuesdays, December 29, January 26, February 23 // 4:00 pm Play, Learn, and Explore at our pop-up “STEAM” lab.
POINT OF ROCKS Starlight Family Storytime (AGES 3–5, ALL AGES) Monday, January 11, 25; February 8, 22 // 6:30 pm Bring the whole family! Nurture a love of reading through books, music, activities, and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) elements. Almost bedtime? Feel free to wear your pajamas!
THURMONT STEM Lab Open Hours (AGES PRESCHOOL–18) Thursdays // 4:00–7:00 pm Saturdays // 2:00–3:00 pm Drop in every Thursday to create and explore in our pop-up STEM lab!
URBANA STEM Lab: Scratch Coding for Tweens (AGES 9–15) Tuesday, December 29 // 3:00 pm Tuesdays, January 12, February 23 // 4:30 pm Bring a USB flash drive if you want to save your finished project to take home. STEM LAB Challenge Mondays (AGES 6-10) Mondays // 6:00 pm December 7 // Snap Circuits: Fun with Simple Electronics January 4 // K’NEX & Contraptions: Fun with Building Structures February 1 // Microscopes: Fun with Microscopic Specimens!
MIDDLETOWN Homeschool STEM (GRADES K–2) Thursdays, December 3–February 25 // 1:00 pm Lower elementary homeschool students will explore STEM concepts. PLEASE NOTE: By registering for this program, you are registering for all sessions from 12/3/15–2/25/16. There is no session on 12/24/15. Homeschool STEM (GRADES 3–5) Thursdays, December 3–February 25 // 2:15 pm Upper elementary homeschool students will explore STEM concepts. PLEASE NOTE: By registering for this program, you are registering for all sessions from 12/3/15–2/25/16. There is no session on 12/24/15.
WALKERSVILLE Tinkering Tuesdays (GRADES 3–5) Tuesdays, December 1–February 23 // 5:00 pm Fiddle, adjust, fix, try to mend, and play with lots of stuff as we explore and understand science.
Storytimes at All Branches No programs scheduled on public holidays. Check online at fcpl.org/programs or at your local branch for updates and to register.
BABIES WITH BOOKS (BIRTH–24 MONTHS, WITH ADULT) Brunswick Tuesdays at 10:05 am and 11:00 am C. Burr Artz Tickets will be available on the day of the program for the first 15 parent/child pairs. This program is limited, so come early for your ticket. Tuesdays at 10:15 am (BIRTH–12 MONTHS) 11:00 am and 11:45 am (BIRTH–24 MONTHS) Thursdays at 2:30 pm (BIRTH–24 MONTHS) Middletown Tuesdays at 10:05 am Thurmont Tuesdays at 10:15 am Thursdays at 10:15 am Urbana Mondays at 10:30 am, 11:15 am Walkersville Mondays at 10:05 am
TRANSITION TO TWOS (18–30 MONTHS, WITH ADULT) Middletown Wednesdays at 10:05 am Urbana Registration is available two weeks before monthly program series begins. Fridays at 10:30 am and 11:15 am Walkersville Mondays at 10:45 am
TIME FOR TWOS (AGE 2, WITH ADULT) Brunswick Mondays at 10:30 am C. Burr Artz Registration is available two weeks before monthly program series begins. Mondays at 10:15 am and 11:00 am Emmitsburg Mondays at 10:30 am Middletown Mondays at 10:05 am
Thurmont Tuesdays at 11:00 am Thursdays at 11:00 am Urbana Tuesdays at 10:30 am and 11:15 am Thursdays at 10:30 am Walkersville Tuesdays at 10:05 am
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3–5, WITH ADULT) Brunswick Wednesdays at 10:30 am C. Burr Artz Thursdays at 10:15 am Emmitsburg Thursdays at 10:30 am Middletown Thursdays at 10:30 am Point of Rocks Tuesdays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm Thurmont Wednesdays at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm Urbana Tuesdays at 1:30 pm, Wednesdays at 10:30 am and 11:15 am Walkersville Wednesdays at 10:05 am Thursdays at 10:05 am
SATURDAY STORIES (ALL AGES) Middletown Saturdays at 11:00 am
STARLIGHT FAMILY STORYTIME (ALL AGES, WITH ADULT) Almost bedtime? Feel free to wear your pajamas! Brunswick Thursdays at 6:30 pm C. Burr Artz Tuesdays at 6:30 pm Point of Rocks Mondays at 6:30 pm Thurmont Tuesdays at 6:30 pm Urbana Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
STORYLAND: A SENSORY STORYTIME (BIRTH–36 MONTHS, WITH ADULT) A special storytime in partnership with Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program. C. Burr Artz Registration opens two weeks before storytime event. Monthly on 1st Friday at 10:15 am Thurmont Monthly on 2nd Friday at 10:15 am
WIGGLE GIGGLE STORYTIME (AGES 2–5, WITH ADULT) C. Burr Artz Wednesdays at 10:15 and 11:00 am
STEM-TASTIC SATURDAY STORYTIME C. Burr Artz Monthly on 1st Saturday at 2:30 pm
BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY 915 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick 301-600-7250 • fcpl.org Branch Hours // Monday–Thursday 10:00 am–8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
ADULT PROGRAMS 3D Printing for Grownups (ADULT) Wednesday, February 17 // 6:30 pm FAMILY PROGRAMS BINGO Night (ALL AGES) Thursday, December 3, January 7, February 4 // 6:30 pm Acting Out! Play Performance (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Thursday, December 10 // 6:30 pm TEEN STEM PROGRAMS STEM Lab Open Hours (ALL AGES) Wednesday, December 2–February 24 // 3:30 pm Teen STEM Lab (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Tuesday, December 15, January 19, February 16 // 3:00 pm CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS STEM Lab Open Hours (AGES PRESCHOOL–18) Wednesday, December 2–February 24 // 3:30 pm LEGO® Club (GRADES K–6) Wednesday, December 9, January 13, February 10 // 4:30 pm Just drop in. Stories & STEM (AGES 3–5) Thursday, December 17, January 21, February 18 // 6:30 pm STEAM Team (GRADES 1–6) Monday, December 28, January 25, February 22 // 4:30 pm Maker Monday (ALL AGES) Monday, January 11 // 6:30 pm Snowdate January 25. Great Backyard Bird Count (GRADES 1–6) Tuesday, February 9 // 4:30 pm Prepare for the Great Backyard Bird Count of 2016. Coding is Cool (GRADES 3 AND UP, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Thursday, February 18 // 4:30 pm Limited to 15 participants. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Thursday Morning Playgroup (AGES 0–5) Thursday, December 3–February 25 // 10:30 am Acting Out! Play Performance (ALL AGES, CHILDREN WITH AN ADULT) Thursday, December 10 // 6:30 pm R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (AGES 5 & UP) Saturday, December 26, January 23, February 27 // 10:30 am Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal! *Allergy Alert! The dogs and cats are live animals.* Crafternoon (ALL AGES) December 28–30 // 2:00 pm Dora the Explorer Party (ALL AGES) Wednesday, January 6 // 10:30 am Around the World (AGES 6–12) Thursday, January 7–February 11 // 2:00 pm Travel around the world with special guests every week. This program is for homeschool children. Limit 20 attendees. Opening Act for Young Actors (GRADES 1–8) Thursday, January 7–February 11 // 5:00 pm Show off your creative, dramatic side in this 6-week program filled with acting games, costume making, reader’s theater, and all things theatrical. Attend all or some sessions. Winter Wonderland (ALL AGES) Monday, February 15 // 2:00 pm How to Train Your Dragon (GRADES 1–6) Tuesday, February 16 // 1:30 pm Learn how to train your dragon through games, crafts, and activities.
C. BURR ARTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY 110 East Patrick Street, Frederick 301-600-1630 • fcpl.org Branch Hours // Sunday 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Monday–Thursday 10:00 am–8:00 pm Friday & Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm Maryland Room Hours // Monday–Thursday 10:00 am–7:00 pm Friday 10:00 am–5:00 pm Saturday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
ADULT PROGRAMS Sol Yoga: Good Cause Class Mondays // 10:30 am TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Anime Club (AGES 12–18) Tuesdays // 4:00 pm Teen Advisory Board- Volunteer Group! (GRADES 6–12) Wednesday, December 2, January 6, February 3 // 4:00 pm Teen Open STEM Lab (AGES 12 AND UP) Tuesday, December 8 // 4:00 pm Teen Craft: Sweet Holiday Gifts (AGES 12–18) Monday, December 14 // 4:00 pm Star Wars Release: Wii Party (TEENS AND TWEENS) Friday, December 18 // 3:00 pm Teen Denim Craft: Project Runway (AGES 9–18) Mondays, January 4, 11 // 4:00 pm Teen Denim Craft: Project Runway SHOW! Saturday, January 23 // 11:00 am CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS PLEASE NOTE: The STEM LAB will be closed for inventory from December 18–January 1 STEM Club for Ages 3–4 (AGES 3–4) Wednesdays, December 2, January 27, February 24 // 2:00 pm STEM Club for Ages 5–7 (AGES 5–7) Wednesdays, December 2, January 27, February 24 // 4:00 pm STEM Club for Ages 8–12 (AGES 8–12) Wednesdays, December 2, January 27, February 24 // 5:00 pm Preschool STEM Lab Open Hour (AGES 3–5) Thursdays, December 3–17; January 7–February 25 // 11:00 am STEM Lab Open Hours (AGES 3–18) Thursdays, December 3–17; January 7–February 25 // 4:00–6:00 pm Art Zone (AGES 9–12) Stamp It! Friday, December 4 // 4:00 pm We will learn how to create fun images using rubber stamps, ink, colored pencils, and markers. Zendoodle Inspired Initials Friday, January 8 // 4:00 pm Zendoodle is a fun drawing technique consisting of intricate patterns and designs. 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 Lab Open Hour (AGES 3–18) Saturdays, December 5, 12; January 2–February 27 // 3:00 pm MinecraftEDU Meetup (AGES 6–12) Wednesdays, December 9; January 6, 20; February 3, 17; Please note: No session on December 23 // 4:00 pm Coding Club (AGES 8–12) Wednesdays, December 16, January 13, February 10 // 4:00 pm LEGO® & DUPLO Block Party (AGES 2 & UP) Friday, January 22 // 1:00 pm Countdown to Groundhog Day (AGES 3–5) Monday, February 1 // 1:30 pm 6 more weeks of winter or...will we have an early spring? We will learn about the famous furry weather predictor and explore the science of shadows and the science of snow. Countdown to Groundhog Day-Family Fun! (ALL AGES) Monday, February 1 // 6:30 pm Art Zone: Mixed Media Sculptures (AGES 9–12) Friday, February 5 // 4:00 pm LEGO® & DUPLO Block Party (AGES 2 & UP, WITH AN ADULT) Monday February 15 // 2:00 pm Ft. Detrick Alliance: Think with BINK (AGES 8–12) Monday, February 22 // 4:15 pm Have you ever wondered why cats come in so many different colors? Or why there are so many different kinds of dogs? Maybe you are curious about why your eyes or hair are a different color than your brother’s? The field of study that looks at these changes is known as genetics and it can sometimes be a little confusing. But with the help of some very interesting snakes we learn some of the basics of genetics in a fun and engaging way. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Monday Morning Playgroup (AGES 2–5, WITH AN ADULT) Mondays, December 7–February 29 // 11:45 am R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (AGES 5 & UP, WITH AN ADULT) Sundays, December 13, January 10, February 7 // 1:30 pm Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal! *Allergy Alert! The dogs and cats are live animals.* Frederick Symphony Chamber Kids Concert (AGES 5 & UP) Tuesday December 15 // 6:30 pm Musical masterpieces of the great classical composers come to life in this engaging performance by the Frederick Symphony Orchestra’s Woodwind Quintet. Featuring excerpts from classics such as Beethoven’s Fifth symphony and the Peer Gynt Suite, this concert serves as an ideal introduction to classical music, especially for 3rd to 5th grade students who are curious about learning to play an instrument. An interactive musical petting zoo provided by the music specialty store Music & Arts will be presented following the performance. No registration required. Star Wars Release: Wii Party (AGES 8 & UP) Friday December 18 // 3:00 pm Holiday Concert (ALL AGES) Tuesday December 22 // 6:30 pm Movie: Madagasacar (ALL AGES) Thursday, December 31 // 11:00 am Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program Playgroup (AGES BIRTH–36 MONTHS, WITH AN ADULT) Fridays, December 4, January 8–February 26 // 10:45–11:45 am Join us for fun & play for little ones and their caregivers, co-sponsored by FCPL and the Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program. This program is open to all children ages Birth–36 mos. as well as those enrolled in the Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program. Curious George Storytime (AGES BIRTH–5, WITH AN ADULT) Friday, January 15 // 2:00 pm Snowmen at Night (AGES 3 & UP, WITH AN ADULT) Friday, January 22 // 2:00 pm Tween and Teen Denim Craft: Project Runway SHOW! (AGES 9–18) Saturday, January 23 // 11:00 am Bilingual Starlight Family Storytime (AGES 3 & UP, WITH AN ADULT) Tuesdays, January 26, February 23 // 6:30 pm Going Graphic Book Club (AGES 7–10) Thursday, February 4, 11, 18 // 6:30 pm Valentine’s Day Special (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Tuesday, February 9 // 6:30–7:15 pm Celebrate Presidents’ Day (AGES 3 & UP, WITH AN ADULT) Monday, February 15 // 1:00 pm Barbie and Ken Dress Up and Play (AGES 3 & UP, WITH AN ADULT) Tuesday, February 16 // 2:00 pm
EDWARD F. FRY LIBRARY AT POINT OF ROCKS 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks 301-874-4560 • fcpl.org Branch Hours // Monday & Wednesday, 3:00–8:00 pm Tuesday & Saturday 10:00 am–3:00 pm
ADULT PROGRAMS Edward F. Fry Friends of the Library Meeting Monday, January 11 // 7:00 pm The Friends of the Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks is a private 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization committed to promoting, preserving, and strengthening the Library programs at the Point of Rocks Library. All are welcome to attend the quarterly meetings. TEEN PROGRAMS Made With LOVE Bracelets Wednesday, December 9 // 6:30 pm Trivia Pursuit Game Night Monday, December 28 // 6:30 pm Teen Pizza and Movie Night Monday, February 15 // 6:00 pm
CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS STRAWBEES 3-D Building (ALL AGES, CHILDREN WITH AN ADULT) Tuesday, December 29 // 11:35 am STRAWBEES are pieces of colorful, key shaped bits of recycled plastic designed to link straws together to create structures. Come on in and build with us! Finger Paint Extravaganza (ALL AGES) Tuesday, January 5 // 11:35 am CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Symphony Storytime with Frederick Symphony Orchestra! (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Tuesday, December 1 // 11:00 am R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (AGES 5 & UP) Saturdays, December 5, January 2, February 6 // 1:00 pm Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal! *Allergy Alert! The dogs and cats are live animals.* Drop-In Playgroup (AGES 0–5) Tuesdays, December 8, January 12, February 9 // 11:30 am Valentine’s Day Crafts (ALL AGES) Wednesday, February 10 // 4:00 pm
EMMITSBURG BRANCH 300-A South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-600-6329 • fcpl.org Branch Hours // Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am–8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
FAMILY PROGRAMS Family Bingo Night (ALL AGES) Thursdays, January 28, February 25 // 6:00 pm Love Your Library: A Friends of The Library Celebration (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Saturday, February 13 // 10:00 am TEEN STEM PROGRAMS LEGO® Makerspace - LEGO® Storytelling using Technology (GRADES 5–12) Tuesday, January 19 // 4:00 pm TEEN PROGRAMS Mini Cupcake Wars (GRADES 6–12) Tuesday, December 15 // 4:00 pm Marshmallow Blast (GRADES 6–12) Tuesday, February 16 // 4:00 pm CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS LEGO® and Mega Blok Party (AGES 2 AND UP) Tuesdays, December 8, January 12, February 9 // 3:30 pm Full “STEAM” Ahead (CHILDREN) Tuesdays, December 29, January 26, February 23 // 4:00 pm STEM Saturday (AGES 8–12) Saturdays, January 16, February 6 // 11:00 am Playdoh Playtime (ALL AGES) Wednesday, January 20 // 2:00 pm PANDAmonium: The Secret Life of Pandas (AGES 3–10) Saturday, January 23 // 11:00 am CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Symphony Storytime with Frederick Symphony Orchestra! (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Each storytime features the musical talents of FSO musicians performing classical and children’s songs to develop musicality, creativity, coordination and literacy. And after the stories are performed, audience members can take a closer peek at an instrument petting zoo provided by the music specialty store Music & Arts! This program is best appreciated by children ages 2–6 and their caregivers, but is open to all ages. Play Date! (AGES 0–5) Mondays // 11:00 am Stay after Time for Twos storytime for a playgroup with friends. Enjoy puppets, puzzles, Duplo blocks and more. Junior Gardener Program: Holiday Centerpieces (AGES 6–14) Saturday, December 5 // 10:00 am Create beautiful teacup centerpieces just right for the holiday season. Family Night (ALL AGES) Thursdays, January 21, February 11 // 6:00 pm
MIDDLETOWN BRANCH 101 Prospect Street, Middletown 301-371-7560 • fcpl.org Branch Hours // Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am–8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
ADULTS Knit 2gether Wednesday, December 2, January 6, February 3 // 11:30 am Computer Basics Tuesday, December 8, January 12, February 9 // 9:00 am Players Book Discussion Club Thursday, December 10, January 14, February 11 // 6:30 pm Computer Basics: Beginning Internet Tuesday, December 15, January 19, February 16 // 9:00 am Quick Craft: Hand Crafted Cards and Cookie Swap Wednesday, December 16 // 11:30 am Thursday Travelers Book Discussion Club Thursday, December 17, January 21, February 18 // 7:00 pm Mindful Eating with Open Minds Inc. Wednesday, January 13 // 11:30 am Quick Craft: Paper Snow Flakes Wednesday, January 20 // 11:30 pm Frederick County Workforce Filing Online Job Applications Wednesday, January 27 // 11:30 am RSVP: (Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs) Is this right for you? Wednesday, February 10 // 11:30 am Join us to learn about RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs) to find out how RSVP helps active seniors forge new relationships in the community and make a significant difference in the lives of others. Quick Craft: Mason Jar Glass Staining Wednesday, February 17 // 11:30 am TEEN STEM PROGRAMS STEM Lab for Homeschool Teens (GRADES 7–12) Thursdays, December 3–February 25 // 1:00 pm Be My Anti-Valentine (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Tuesday, February 9 // 3:00 pm Citizen Science with Cunningham Falls State Park and FCPL (ADULT, ALL AGES) Wednesday, February 24 // 4:30 pm Join Park Ranger Mark Spurrier from Cunningham Falls State Park as we become citizen scientists and learn how to gather information about the animals and plants in our environment and participate in ongoing scientific research. TEEN PROGRAMS Anime Afternoons (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Tuesdays, December 1, January 5, February 2 // 3:00 pm Watch some anime, make some manga crafts, or learn to draw anime/manga characters. Art Masters and Art History for Homeschool Teens (GRADES 7–12) Mondays, December 7–February 29 // 1:00 pm Learn about the history of a new art master each week, practice their art techniques, and create your own masterpiece. Time for Slime (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Mondays, December 7, February 8 // 3:00 pm Explore the chemistry of polymers as we create and manipulate SLIME! TAB - Teen Advisory Board (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Tuesday, December 8 // 3:00 pm Tell us what you’d like to see in the library’s young adult collection, and help plan future library programs. Bonus, there just might be pizza involved. Clay Art Exploration (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Monday, December 14 // 3:00 pm Use your hands or clay tools and let your imagination lead the way. Star Wars Launch Party! (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Tuesday, December 15 // 3:00 pm Open Art Lab (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Mondays, December 21, February 15 // 3:00 pm Movie and Popcorn (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Tuesdays, December 22, February 16 // 3:00 pm Hardware, Computer Components, & Sea Glass (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Monday, January 4 // 3:00 pm Tuesday, February 23 // 3:00 pm Tabletop Games (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Monday, January 11 // 3:00 pm Join us for Zombie Dice, Star Trek Catan, Dixit, Star Fluxx and more! Stuffed Animal Sleepover (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Tuesday, January 12 // 3:00 pm Help out in the great library sleepover! You will help their animals have wonderful library adventures all while documenting their shenanigans. Leave pictures and special presents for the kids to pick up the next morning. Mad Libs at the Library (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Tuesday, January 19; Monday, February 1 // 3:00 pm Zentangle Inspired! (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Monday, January 25 // 3:00 pm Crafting Some Love for Shelter Animals (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Tuesday, January 26 // 3:00 pm Simple Robotics - Brush Bots (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Monday, February 22 // 3:00 pm Sticky Fingers with Duct Tape (MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Monday, February 29 // 3:00 pm CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS Little Makers (AGES 4–6) Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; January 12, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23 // 1:00 pm STEM1000 Club (AGES 3–5) Wednesdays, December 2–February 24 // 1:00 pm Get ready for Kindergarten with the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! PLEASE NOTE: Registering for this program will register you for all 13 weeks. DIY Discovery-Comics (GRADES 3–5) Wednesday, December 2 // 4:30 pm Homeschool STEM Grades K-2 (ELEMENTARY) Thursdays, December 3–February 25 // 1:00 pm PLEASE NOTE: By registering for this program, you are registering for all sessions. There is no session on 12/24/15. Homeschool STEM Grades 3-5 (ELEMENTARY) Thursdays, December 3–February 25 // 2:15 pm PLEASE NOTE: By registering for this program, you are registering for all sessions. There is no session on 12/24/15. TinkerTime (GRADES K–5) Thursday, December 3, 10, 17; January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18 // 4:00 pm STEMsations (GRADES K–2) Mondays, December 7, 14, 21, 28; January 4, 11; February 8, 15, 22, 29 // 4:30 pm DIY Discovery: Super Sleuths (GRADES 3–5) Wednesday, December 9, January 13, February 10 // 4:30 pm DIY Discovery: DIY Games (Recurring) (GRADES 3–5) Wednesday, December 16, January 20, February 17 // 4:30 pm DIY Discovery: It’s Electric (GRADES 3–5) Wednesday, December 23, January 27 // 4:30 pm TinkerTime: STEM Lab (GRADES K–5) Wednesday, December 30, February 25 // 4:00 pm DIY Discovery: Hacky Sacks (GRADES 3–5) Wednesday, December 30 // 4:30 pm STEMsations: LEGO Movie Maker (GRADES K–2) Friday, January 1 // 4:30 pm DIY Discovery: Book Trailers (GRADES 3–5) Wednesday, January 6 // 4:30 pm DIY Discovery: LEGO Movie Maker (GRADES 3–5) Wednesday, February 3 // 4:30 pm CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Babbletime Playgroup (0–24 MONTHS) Tuesdays, December 1–February 23 // 10:45 am Family Night: Star Reader (CHILDREN WITH AN ADULT) Tuesday, December 1, January 5, February 2 // 6:00 pm PokeFan Meet Up (GRADES K–5) Wednesday, December 2, January 6, February 3 // 4:00 pm Toddle Time Playgroup (12–36 MONTHS) Wednesdays, December 2–February 24 // 10:45 am Stay and Playgroup (AGES 0–5) Thursdays, December 3–February 25 // 11:00 am Time for Twos Playgroup (18–30 MONTHS) Mondays, December 7–February 29 // 10:45 am Exploring Art, Music, and Movement (18–30 MONTHS) Mondays, December 7–February 29 // 2:00 pm Meet Junie B. Jones! (CHILDREN) Tuesday, December 8 // 6:00 pm Polar Express Party (CHILDREN) Tuesday, December 15 // 6:00 pm Special guests from the Middletown High School FFA will join us! Family Night: Creating Art (CHILDREN) Tuesday, December 22, January 19, February 16 // 6:00 pm Family Yoga Night (CHILDREN) Tuesday, December 29, January 12, February 9 // 6:00 pm Stuffed Animal Sleepover (AGES 1–5) Tuesday, January 12 // All Day Bring one of your children’s stuffed animals to the library for a special sleepover! Pick the toys up at the library the next morning, and enjoy pictures of all the fun they had! Symphony Storytime with Frederick Symphony Orchestra! (ALL AGES) Wednesday, January 13 // 1:00 pm Symphony Storytime gives your budding music-lover the chance to explore music through highly engaging and interactive live performances with FSO musicians. And after the stories are performed, audience members can take a closer peek at an instrument petting zoo provided by the music specialty store Music & Arts! This program is best appreciated by children ages 2–6 and their caregivers, but is open to all ages. Family Game Night Tuesday, January 26 // 6:00 pm Family Movie Night (CHILDREN WITH AN ADULT) Tuesday, February 23 // 6:00 pm
THURMONT REGIONAL LIBRARY 76 East Moser Road, Thurmont 301-600-7200 • fcpl.org Branch Hours // Sunday 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Monday–Thursday 10:00 am–8:00 pm Friday & Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
FAMILY PROGRAMS Holly Jolly Seasonal Celebration (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Saturday, December 5 // 10:00 am–1:30 pm It’s our annual holiday Open House! Stop in for holiday crafts, music, surprises and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at 1:00 pm. Starlight Storytime – STEM Night! (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Tuesday, January 5 // 6:30 pm Valentine Bingo (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Wednesday, February 10 // 6:30 pm ADULT PROGRAMS Winter Book Bingo: A Reading Challenge for Adults Pick up a bingo card at the Thurmont or Emmitsburg branches. Complete a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line and choose a prize book (one per customer). Complete all 25 squares to be entered into the drawing to win a basket full of goodies for readers. Completed bingo cards must be received by Monday, February 29. Drawing will be held on Tuesday, March 1. Free! Job Assistance Every Tuesday // 3:00 pm Goodwill of Monocacy Valley and the Thurmont Regional Library partner together to provide free job counseling. Computer Basics Wednesdays, December 2, January 6, February 3 // 6:00 pm Three-session series with Computer Volunteer Mike Mathis. Off The Shelf Adult Book Club December 14 // 6:30 pm Sponsored by the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library. TEEN STEM PROGRAMS What on earth is an Arduino? (GRADES 5–12) Saturday, January 16 // 1:00 pm This open-source electronic board is capable of controlling just about any DIY hardware project from robotics to art projects. TEEN PROGRAMS Gingerbread Workshop! (GRADES 6–12) Tuesday, December 8 // 5:00 pm From a Galaxy Far, Far Away! (GRADES 6–12) Saturday, December 19 // 1:00 pm Watch “Return of the Jedi,” play board games, compete for best costume and enjoy snacks. Library Skills Scavenger Hunt! (AGES 11–18) Monday, January 25 // 4:30 pm Teens at the Senior Center! (GRADES 6–12) Monday, February 15 // 1:00 pm Teens join senior citizens for games, crafts, snacks and fun. We meet at the Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main Street. This can count towards school service learning hours. CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS LEGO® and Mega Bloks! (AGES 2 AND UP) Every Saturday and Sunday // All Day STEM Lab Open Hours (AGES PRESCHOOL–18) Thursdays // 4:00–7:00 pm Saturdays // 2:00–3:00 pm Preschool Power: Math Fun! (AGES 3–5) Tuesday, January 19 // 1:30 pm LEGO® Movie Maker Studio: Make Your Own Stop-Motion LEGO® Movies! (AGES 6–13) Thursday, January 21 // 4:30 pm Builder’s Workshop (AGES 3–8) Friday, January 22 // 10:15 am Saturday, January 23 // 10:15 am Starlight Storytime – STEM Night! (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Tuesday, February 2 // 6:30 Preschool Power: Polar Bears (AGES 3–5) Tuesday, February 16 // 1:30 pm Preschool Power: Polar Bears (AGES 3–8) Tuesday, February 16 // 6:30 pm CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Preschool Playground (AGES 3–5) Wednesdays // 11:00 am Play Date! (AGES BIRTH–5) 2nd Friday of each month // 10:45 am December 11, January 8, February 12 First Art Experiences (18–36 MONTHS) 2nd Monday of each month // 10:30 am December 14, January 11, February 8 Preschool Power: Reindeer Games (AGES 2–5) Tuesday, December 15 // 1:30 pm Winter Wonderland Crafts (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) December 28–30, January 2 // All Day Lunch and a Movie (CHILDREN WITH AN ADULT) Monday, December 28 // 12:00 pm Countdown to “Noon” Year’s Eve (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Thursday, December 31 // 11:30 am R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (AGES 5 & UP, WITH AN ADULT) Saturdays, January 23, February 27 // 11:00 am Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal! *Allergy Alert! The dogs and cats are live animals.* Be My Valentine (ALL AGES, WITH AN ADULT) Saturday, February 13 // All Day Sunday, February 14 // All Day Winter Carnival (AGES 3–8) Monday, February 15 // 2:00 pm School’s out today so join us for an afternoon of carnival fun.
URBANA REGIONAL LIBRARY 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick 301-600-7000 • fcpl.org Branch Hours // Sunday 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Monday–Thursday 10:00 am–8:00 pm Friday & Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
FAMILY AND ADULT PROGRAMS Joyful Jingles Holiday Open House (ALL AGES) Saturday, December 5 // 10:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday, December 6 // 1:00–5:00 pm Celebrate the season with holiday music and other wintry entertainment at the Urbana Regional Library’s annual Joyful Jingles Holiday open house. Family Coloring and Doodle Day (ALL AGES) Tuesday, December 29 // 10:00 am–8:00 pm Friends of the Urbana Regional Library Monthly Meeting Tuesdays, December 8, January 12, February 9 // 6:15 pm Friends of the Urbana Library Book Club Tuesday, December 29 // 10:00 am–8:00 pm TEEN STEM PROGRAMS STEM Lab: Scratch Coding for Tweens (AGES 9–15) Tuesday, December 29 // 3:00 pm Tuesdays, January 12, February 23 // 4:30 pm Bring a USB flash drive if you want to save your finished project to take home. STEM Lab: Build a Robotic HEXBUG (AGES 9–14) Wednesday, February 3 // 4:00 pm TEEN PROGRAMS Story Penners, Creative Writers Club (AGES 9–15) December 9 // 2:00 pm Anime/Manga Club (TEENS) Sundays, December 13, January 10, February 14 // 2:00 pm CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS STEM LAB Challenge Mondays (AGES 6–10) Mondays // 6:00 pm December 7 // Snap Circuits: Fun with Simple Electronics January 4 // K’NEX & Contraptions: Fun with Building Structures February 1 // Microscopes: Fun with Microscopic Specimens! Take the challenge as we explore science, engineering, technology, and math with fun, hands-on activities. LEGO® Movie Maker Studio: Make Your Own Stop-Motion LEGO® Movies! (AGES 6–12) December 9 // 2:30 pm STEM Lab Preschool Science: Explore Your 5 Senses! (AGES 3–5) Friday, December 18 // 1:30 pm Explorer’s Club! Let’s Explore Egypt! (AGES 5–8) Wednesdays, January 20, 27 // 4:30 pm Join us for this special 2-week club as we travel back in time to this ancient civilization of pyramids, mummies, and more. Participants must be able to attend both sessions. STEM Lab: School’s Out Drop-In Play (AGES PRESCHOOL–18) January 22 // 2:00–4:00 pm STEM Lab: Building 3D Structures with Strawbees (AGES 5–7, WITH ADULT) Wednesday, February 10 // 4:30 pm What is next? The Eiffel tower? The Golden gate bridge? Join us in the STEM Lab as we explore basic concepts of engineering and design as we build amazing 3D structures! STEM Lab: Girls Engineering Club (AGES 8–11) February 15, 16 // 1:00–2:30 pm Girls are invited to explore how fun engineering can be through hands-on activities and challenges during this 2-day club. Girls must be able to attend both sessions. STEM Lab: Boys Engineering Club (AGES 8–11) February 15, 16 // 3:00–4:30 pm Boys are invited to explore how fun engineering can be through hands-on activities and challenges during this 2-day club. Boys must be able to attend both sessions. Think with BINK: A Fort Detrick Alliance STEM Program for Kids (GRADES 1–5) Wednesday, February 17 // 4:30 pm Have you ever wondered why cats come in so many different colours? Or why there are so many different kinds of dogs? Maybe you are curious about why your eyes or hair are a different color than your brother’s? The field of study that looks at these changes is known as genetics and it can sometimes be a little confusing. But with the help of some very interesting snakes we learn some of the basics of genetics in a fun and engaging way. STEM Lab: MinecraftEDU Meetup (AGES 8–14) Friday, February 26 // 2:30 pm CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Urbana Library Youth Chess Club (AGES 5–14) Tuesdays, December 8, 22; January 5, 19; February 2, 16 // 6:30 pm Little Makers Craft Corner (AGES 3–5, WITH ADULT) Fridays, December 11, January 8, February 5 // 2:00 pm R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (AGES 5 & UP) Sundays, December 13, 20; January 3, 17; February 7, 21 // 2:00 pm Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal! *Allergy Alert! The dogs and cats are live animals.* Panda Stories - A Storytime in Chinese and English (ALL AGES) Thursdays, December 17, January 21, February 18 // 6:30 pm Poketown Gym! A Pokemon Trading Card League for all ages! (ALL AGES) Sundays, December 20, 27; January 3, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 21, 28 // 1:45 pm Historias- A Storytime in Spanish and English (ALL AGES, WITH ADULT) Mondays, December 21, February 15 // 6:30 pm DUPLO & Mega Blocks Drop-in Play (CHILDREN 0–5, WITH ADULT) Monday, December 28 // 10:00 am–4:00 pm LEGO® Block Party (AGES 5 AND UP, WITH ADULT) Wednesday, December 30 // 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinosaurs and Barbie, Oh My! (AGES 3 AND UP, WITH ADULT) Thursday, December 31 // 10:00 am–4:00 pm Fancy Nancy & Pinkalicious Fashion Show (AGES 3–5, WITH ADULT) Friday, January 15 // 2:00 pm Creative Kids - Hands-On Art History (AGES 8–14) Mondays, January 25, February 22 // 4:15 pm Bring the One You Love Valentine’s Dance (AGES 2 AND UP, WITH AN ADULT) Friday, February 12 // 2:00 pm
WALKERSVILLE BRANCH 57 West Frederick Street, Walkersville 301-845-8880 • fcpl.org Branch Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am–8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm ADULTS Adult Makerspace Tuesdays, December 1–February 23 // 1:00 pm Hypnotherapy with Hypnosis Frederick Saturday, December 12 // 11:00 am Discover how EASY it can be to REDUCE STRESS and learn some quick hacks to GET WHAT YOU WANT out of life! Leslie Pickett, CMHt and founder of Hypnosis Frederick, will demonstrate with a FREE live group hypnosis session and demonstrate some incredibly fast and simple NLP techniques that WORK! Trail Mixers Hiking Group: Winter Walks (ALL AGES) Saturday, December 19, January 16, February 6 // 11:00 am Learn about the unique changes that occur during the chillier months before heading out on a trek ourselves. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes! 12/19 meet at Fountain Rock Park, 1/16 meet at Libertytown Park, 2/6 meet at Catoctin Creek Park. For more information about the trails and where to park, visit Frederick County Parks and Recreation website at: http://www.recreater.com/316/Trails Nutrition and Weight Loss Tuesday, January 5 // 2:00 pm Do you have information overload regarding nutrition? Come to learn how to incorporate healthier eating choices into your life for more energy, better sleep and digestion. Presented by McLaughlin Family Chiropractic. Word Play: A Monthly Writing Workshop (ADULT, TEENS) Tuesday, January 12, February 9 // 6:30 pm The event is open to all but is specifically geared for adults with intellectual disabilities. We’ve Got Your Back Thursday, January 14 // 6:30 pm Taking care of your core. Presented by McLaughlin Family Chiropractic. Homeschool Moms Book Club Thursday, January 14, February 11 // 7:00 pm Read, discuss and explore a variety of topics and genres. Dads welcome, too. All books will be available free through the library. Page Turners: A Monthly Book Club (ADULT, TEENS) Tuesday, January 26, February 23 // 6:30 pm The event is open to all but is specifically geared for adults with intellectual disabilities. You’re a Pain in the Neck Saturday, January 30 // 11:00 am Learn to be more effective on the job or at school through better posture. Presented by McLaughlin Family Chiropractic.
TEENS Homeschool Book Club - High School (TEENS, HIGH SCHOOL) Wednesdays, December 2–February 24 // 2:00 pm PI+ (TEENS, HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL) Wednesday, December 2, January 6, February 23 // 3:00 pm Zine Makerspace (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Thursday, December 3, January 7, February 4 // 3:00 pm Pizza Your Homework (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Thursdays, December 3–February 25 // 6:00–7:00 pm TAB (Teen Advisory Board) (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Monday, December 7, January 10, February 1 // 3:00 pm Want to make a difference in your local library and community? Bonus: pizza will be served. Home School Middle Grade Book Discussion (MIDDLE SCHOOL, TWEENS - NO ADULTS, TEENS) Wednesday, December 9; January 6, 20; February 3, 17 // 1:00 pm High School Hangout (HIGH SCHOOL, TEENS) Wednesday, December 9, 23; January 6, 20; February 3, 17 // 2:15 pm PubArt (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Wednesday, December 9, January 13, February 17 // 3:00 pm Home School Middle Grade Book Discussion (MIDDLE SCHOOL, TWEENS - NO ADULTS, TEENS) Thursday, December 10; January 7, 21; February 4, 18 // 1:00 pm Homeschool French Club (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Thursday, December 10; January 7, 21; February 4, 18 // 2:00 pm Work on your oral, aural and written skills in our French club. All levels of language proficiency accepted. Movie Matinee (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Thursday, December 10, January 14, February 11 // 3:00 pm Chill after school with your friends and a movie. Tinkercraft (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Monday, December 14, January 20, February 10 // 3:00 pm Board Game Blitz (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Wednesday, December 16, January 27, February 17 // 3:00 pm Quidditch (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Thursday, December 17, 21; January 21; February 18 // 3:00 pm Cookies & Crosswords (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Wednesday, December 23, January 25, February 15 // 3:00 pm Program Roulette (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Monday, December 28, 30; January 4; February 25 // 3:00 pm Crafts, a movie, even a good old-fashioned book club? With program roulette the teens decide! Community Gardens (TEENS, HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL) Thursday, January 28, February 29 // 3:00 pm Robots! (TEENS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL) Wednesday, February 24 // 3:00 pm CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS Tinkering Tuesdays (ELEMENTARY) Tuesdays, December 1–February 23 // 5:00 pm Science at Sundown - WES Star Reader (AGES 6–11) Tuesday, December 1, January 5, February 2 // 6:30 pm Walkersville Elementary Star Readers. December - Snowflake Science; January - Arctic Animals; February - Color Mixing Little Makers (AGES 4–6) Mondays, December 7–February 29 // 1:00 pm Little Makers invites families with young children to tinker, design and create together. Science at Sundown - Glade Star Reader (AGES 6–11) Tuesday, December 8, January 12, February 9 // 6:30 pm Glade Elementary Star Readers share. December - Snowflake Science; January - Arctic Animals; February - Color Mixing Science at Sundown - Woodsboro Star Reader (AGES 6–11) Tuesday, December 15, January 19, February 16 // 6:30 pm Woodsboro Elementary Star Readers share. December - Snowflake Science; January - Arctic Animals; February - Color Mixing Science at Sundown: Germ Patrol (ELEMENTARY, CHILDREN) Tuesday, December 22 // 6:30 pm Science at Sundown: Cow Capers (ELEMENTARY, CHILDREN) Tuesday, January 26 // 6:30 pm The Maryland Dairy Princess, Ellie Grossnickle. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Toddler Play Group (2-YEAR-OLDS) Tuesdays, December 1–February 23 // 10:45 am Symphony Storytime with Frederick Symphony Orchestra! (ALL AGES) Wednesday, December 2 // 10:15 am Each storytime features the musical talents of FSO musicians performing classical and children’s songs to develop musicality, creativity, coordination and literacy. And after the stories are performed, audience members can take a closer peek at an instrument petting zoo provided by the music specialty store Music & Arts! This program is best appreciated by children ages 2–6 and their caregivers, but is open to all ages. Stay ‘N Play (AGES 3–5) Wednesdays, December 2–February 24 // 10:45 am Story Time & STEM (AGES 3–5) Thursdays, December 3–February 25 // 1:00 pm Construction Junction (CHILDREN WITH AN ADULT) Thursdays, December 3–February 25 // 10:45 am Home School 2nd & 3rd Grade Book Discussion (GRADES 2–3) Thursday, December 3, 17, 31; January 14, 28; February 11, 25 // 2:00 pm Home School 4th & 5th Grade Book Discussion (GRADES 4–5) Thursday, December 3, 17, 31; January 14, 28; February 11, 25 // 2:30 pm Sensory Playtime (AGES 0–30 MONTHS) Mondays, December 7–February 29 // 11:20 am WILD About... (CHILDREN) Wednesday, December 9, January 13, February 10 // 1:00 pm December: Barn Owls; January: Turtles; February: Snakes Stuffed Animal Sleepover (AGES 0–5) Mondays, December 21; January 11; February 8 // All Day Yes! It’s a sleepover at the library...for your special stuffed animal! Drop off your stuffed animal at the Walkersville Library anytime before 2:00 pm and then visit the next day to pick up your special friend. Stuffed animal friends will celebrate the holiday season making crafts, listening to music, and having a bedtime snack and story! Suggestion to parents: Do not bring the beloved bedtime stuffed animal; choose a special friend your child will not miss. Science at Sundown: Polar Express Party (ELEMENTARY, CHILDREN WITH AN ADULT) Tuesday, December 29 // 6:30 pm Maryland Dairy Princess, Ellie Grossnickle, will join us for stories, a craft and the science of how milk gets from cows to our favorite wintry drinks! Science at Sundown: Milk It (ELEMENTARY) Tuesday, February 23 // 6:30 pm The Maryland Dairy Princess, Ellie Grossnickle, will host a special storytime complete with a Milk-tastic science experiment.
What’s all the buzz about the S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E? BEE ALERT! Is your school participating in the Frederick County Spelling Bee? Frederick County elementary and middle schools, as well as home-schooled students, can compete in the 9th annual Frederick County Spelling Bee at Frederick Community College, Saturday, March 12, 2016. The winner of the Frederick County Bee moves directly to the Scripps National Spelling Bee held in Washington, D.C. in May 2016. 9th FREDERICK COUNTY SPELLING BEE Saturday, March 12 // 1:30 pm Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, Frederick Community College
For more information about the Spelling Bee, please visit fcpl.org/spelling
Delaplaine Satellite Galleries Brunswick Branch Library December 2015–February 2016 Pamela Herrick Cone Flowers and Apricots Urbana Regional Library December 2015–February 2016 The Photographic Artistry of Howard Clark, Archival Photographic Prints Picture Lake Thurmont Regional Library December 2015–February 2016 Alice Power, Watercolor Two Morning Glories Brought to you by a partnership with Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center.
Save the Date! Celtic Concert
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Marion Knott Auditorium, Mount St Mary’s University
Mark your calendars now! Tickets are FREE and they go fast! Stay tuned for more ticket information coming soon.
Citizen Science with Cunningham Falls State Park and FCPL (ADULT, ALL AGES) Wednesday, February 24 // 4:30 pm Middletown Branch Library Have you ever wanted to participate in scientific research about the environment all around you? This is your chance. Join Park Ranger Mark Spurrier from Cunningham Falls State Park to become citizen scientists and learn how to gather information about the animals and plants in our environment and participate in ongoing scientific research.
Maryland Room Events
Nutcracker Exhibit (Lobby and Maryland Room) December–January 2016 The sight of an intricate nutcracker standing guard brings to mind sugar plums and nostalgic thoughts of winter holidays. To get you into the holiday spirit, The Maryland Room will celebrate the long-standing history and tradition of nutcrackers through a showcase collection of nutcrackers throughout the C. Burr Artz library.
Museums by Candlelight – C. Burr Artz Holiday Happenings Saturday, December 12 Nutcracker Exhibit: throughout library Model Trains Running Display: C. Burr Artz Trust Room and Community Room // All Day Harp and Flugelhorn Concert: 1:00–2:00 pm Local Author Showcase: 12:00–4:00 pm Robert Dudley: “Last Shepherd: A Novel” and “Sam Smith Star-Spangled Hero: The Unsung Patriot Who Saved Baltimore & Help Win the War of 1812” Bruce Funk: “Wenner: Before We Were Brunswick” and “Smith: Way Before We Were Brunswick” Bob O’Connor: “The Life of Abraham Lincoln as President” and “The U.S. Colored Troops at Andersonville Prison” Jim Rada: “Canawalers” series and “The Last to Fall”
National Park Service 100th Anniversary Exhibit Beginning January 2016 at Thurmont Regional Library Exhibits and programs will continue throughout the FCPL system in 2016: stay tuned for more dates! The year 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service (NPS). To commemorate the extraordinary work done by our many nearby National Parks, Frederick County Public Libraries is partnering with NPS to celebrate this momentous occasion through educational exhibits and other related events. There will be exhibits, displays, and a variety of programs, for all ages, throughout the FCPL branches, throughout the anniversary years. There will also be programs led by library staff at the various parks. “Local” national parks featured in this travelling exhibit include: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Catoctin Mountain National Park, C&O Canal, Monocacy National Battlefield, and the Potomac Heritage Trail. The first exhibit is scheduled to open in January 2016 at the Thurmont Regional Library. It will highlight the history and work of the nearby parks and will travel to various branches. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting celebration of our local history!
The United States Colored Troops February 18 // 6:00 pm C. Burr Artz Community Room Bob O’Connor, local historian and author, will discuss the contribution of the United States Colored Troops. This was approved by Congress in May 1863, more than 200,000 black soldiers and sailors served in the Union Army and Navy. O’Connor’s research has identified 2,600 names of USCT Prisoners of War and tracks USCT casualties in major Civil War battles. His program will include information on the U.S. Colored Troops in general plus some who enlisted and served from our local area. O’Connor speaks nationally on the subject and has published a book and ten booklets on the subject.
Annual Report 2015 Board Members Cheryl G. Smith, Chair George J. Laugelli, Vice-Chair Debbie Kiser, Secretary/Treasurer Blanca Poteat Thomas C. Kutz Candy Greenway Susan Manny 2015 Director
Darrell Batson FCPL Branches
Brunswick Public Library C. Burr Artz Public Library Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks Emmitsburg Branch Library Middletown Branch Library Thurmont Regional Library Urbana Regional Library Walkersville Branch Library The Community Bookmobile The Early Start Bookmobile
Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our patrons, while bridging the digital and print divide. Each of the eight library branches provides access to information, programming and events, as well as offering diverse print and digital collections.
The library system has experienced substantive growth in WiFi and computer usage, virtual branch visits and the number of adult programs—many of them led by the library’s valuable community partners. FCPL also has enjoyed growth in total circulation, the number of library visits and overall attendance in our meeting rooms. Additionally, our Summer Reading Program, aimed at curbing summer slide, showed a sharp increase in the number of participants who completed the challenge. This ensures our kids are prepared to go back to school.
Frederick is a dynamic and lively community that is an attractive place to live and raise a family, even as the population numbers increase. The library reflects this pattern of growth with its innovative collections and high standard of customer service.
The accompanying annual report provides a snapshot of our services and activities. Frederick County Public Libraries is thriving, due to your loyal and continued support. On behalf of the FCPL staff and Board of Trustees, thank you for helping FCPL position your public libraries as a trusted gathering place and informational resource.
Cheryl G. Smith Darrell Batson Chair, FCPL Board of Trustees Director, FCPL
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On My Nightstand
LEIGH ADAMS Program Manager for Ausherman Family Foundation Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath is actually the inspiration for the upcoming 2016 Nonprofit Summit to be held here in Frederick. The authors are brothers who write about what trips most people up when they’re trying to make a change in their personal or professional lives. The book is geared toward people who would like to become community activists. The second book is called Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. I had previously read Gone Girl by this author and loved it, so I wanted to give this one a try. The story is a little dark; it’s a mix of a mystery, along with being a psychological thriller, which keeps you guessing at ‘who did it.’ The author does such a great job of developing the characters, so all I can say for now is, ‘so far so good!’
SHEILA MCDUFF Associate Director, Frederick County Public Libraries I like to balance my reading time between books that are purely entertainment and those that inspire me at work and in my daily life. I’m a huge fan of “chick lit,” and I’ll try just about any author in this genre. I recently discovered Liane Moriarty through her newest book, Big Little Lies. Moriarty makes me laugh out loud! Right now I am reading Jenny Lawson’s newest title, Furiously Happy: A Funny Book about Horrible Things. Jenny really has a gift for comedy and I love laughing my way through her work. She’s also a vocal supporter of public libraries, which only makes me love her more! Currently, I’m rereading Simon Sinek’s, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. I heard Simon speak at the Public Library Association Conference in 2014, and he was amazing. This book focuses on the qualities of successful leaders, and why they are able to influence others by starting with why their company/organization exists in the first place.
REBECCA MATTHEWS MOZINGO Plexus Ambassador & Community Volunteer/Supporter I pulled Rick Warren’s 2002 book, The Purpose Driven Life back out recently, after seeing the movie Captive. It’s the story of when Ashley Smith was taken hostage in her own apartment by Brian Nichols. He’s the man that went on a shooting spree in an Atlanta courtroom in March of 2005. During part of the seven long hours they spent together, Smith read to Nichols from this book. One of the most impactful quotes that Ashley read was, “The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose.” Life experiences can define us and give us hope, as defined in the following quote; “Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you. Don’t waste your pain; use it to help others.” Helping others, brings me to the second book that I’ve been reading and rereading for months. It’s Eric Worre’s, Go Pro. It’s an amazing piece of writing directed toward ‘network marketing,’ but it can apply to all walks of life. The references to creating connections, developing relationships and building a team are so much more than ‘business.’ Both books are inspiring, uplifting and very meaningful and may help you find more purpose.