BOOKMARKS FALL 2016 // SEPTEMBER · OCTOBER · NOVEMBER

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FCPL.ORG THE FCPL MARK Inspiration, Symbolism & Representation

Our mark is the visual shorthand that representsfcpl’s the vision of our brand.new look FCPL is at the forefront of information sharing and knowledge creation, working everyday to stay on the cutting edge as a leading center for education, programs, and events that contribute to a more vibrant community. Our mark is the visual representation of this ideal.

“The new logo Bold New Look has clean lines Coming soon to a library near you! the passion to provide our community Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) with a place to discover, grow, and share." and includes our presents a brand new logo reflecting “From the start, FCPL’s goals were clear. both the many digital and print resources They wanted to define who they were as name for easy offered to this community, as well as a a brand and create an identity that would safe, comfortable meeting environment represent their characteristics and who identification. to gather and share ideas. they were to the public in a bold way. T The new FCPL logo, which is being With brand attributes such as vibrancy, FCPL is on the introduced in conjunction with a innovation, and community—and a need redesigned library website (fcpl.org), is for extreme flexibility of use—we knew that cutting edge as bold, colorful, and indicative of how your only a strong, simple mark would work, but local library is evolving to meet the needs we also needed it to tell a story … be unique Icongraphya leading center ofReading the community, Material from babies to seniors. … somethingEnclosure that was their own,” stated Seth Sirbaugh, principal of Tribe. “A brand is indicative of who and what We seeof and education, use them everyday. These Books and magazines aren’t going This newThis logo represents will soon appear our passion on the to glyphs on our phones and computers youanywhere are. It is timeand forstill us represent to present a the provide the Frederick County new face to our community through this Bookmobile truck wraps, library cards, constantlyprograms, show us what, how much rebranding,bulk of information as we continue available to evolve at and "Bookmarks,"community and the with many a place other to and where. meetmost the libraries. diverse needs of our valued informationaldiscover, and grow, marketing and share.pieces and events patrons,” says Darrell Batson, director of that inform the community of what’s Frederick County Public Libraries. happening within the library. Check out contributing to the inspiration for the FCPL mark on the “The new logo has clean lines and includes next page. the vibrancy our name for easy identification. FCPL is on the cutting edge as a leading center of Frederick of education, programs, and events contributing to the vibrancy of Frederick.” County.” After meeting with several design Identity agencies,Brand FCPL & Identityselected Guide the firmV1 Tribe. —Darrell Batson, Director at They understood that "FCPL is driven by Frederick County Public Libraries FCPL is at the forefront of information sharing and knowledge creation, working everyday to stay on the cutting edge as a leading center for education, programs, and events that contribute to a more vibrant community. Our mark is the visual representation of this ideal.

THE FCPL MARK Inspiration, Symbolism & Representation

Our mark is the visual shorthand that represents the vision of our brand. FCPL is at the forefront of information sharing and knowledge creation, working everyday to stay on the cutting edge as a leading center for education, programs, and events that contribute to a more vibrant community. Our mark is the visual representation of this ideal.

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a bold way.” www.fcpl.org for more information 12 —Seth Sirbaugh, Principal of Tribe Tribe Design & Branding

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Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) of a single violent act that leaves the continues its partnership with Maryland community bitterly divided by racial "All American Boys, at Humanities to celebrate One Maryland tension. When 16-year-old Rashad goes the core, is a book about One Book (OMOB), a statewide to the corner store to buy chips, he is humanity. I couldn't be program designed to engage readers mistaken for a shoplifter by a police more honored, more and instill a sense of community through officer, who believes the teen’s refusal humbled, that One the discussion of an award-winning to leave the store signifies his resisting book. This year’s timely selection is All arrest. The officer throws punches, even Maryland One Book has American Boys, written by Jason Reynolds as the boy struggles to stay still. Between Achosen All American Boys and Brendan Kiely. witnesses who watch this unfold and as this year's selection. “One Maryland One Book is a wonderful the video camera recording every move, But more importantly, I example of what the powerful this altercation leads to a division first couldn't be more hopeful." combination of literacy and community within the local high school and then, —Jason Reynolds, Co-author can achieve. With this 2016 selection, by extension, the entire community. An we are looking forward to another season engaging and relevant read, this title of connecting diverse audiences and nonetheless focuses on a difficult topic "I believe books can communities with real-world issues,” and requires thoughtful discussion. change lives, but only says David Payne, C. Burr Artz Public All American Boys has received positive when they are in the hands Library assistant branch manager and reviews from both high schoolers and of powerful advocates... FCPL’s program coordinator of OMOB. adults. FCPL offers creative library We hoped and dreamed “Over the past nine years, Marylanders programming through timely discussion the book could facilitate have embraced this annual opportunity groups and book clubs. The book is to come together through the reading of available for checkout in print, audio, and those kinds of community e-formats. conversations." one book. The power of literature provides a lens through which we can explore Additionally, there are several programs —Brendan Kiely, Co-author our lives and our communities together. being held at FCPL branches, including This year’s selection offers the chance to art lessons, writing workshops, book discuss systemic issues that impact us all,” talks, and a panel discussion with Dr. Call number: commented Andrea Lewis of Maryland Scott from Hood College. Please see the Center for the Book, Maryland Humanities. programming guide for more information. Y FIC REYNOLDS Y CD BOOK FIC REYNOLDS This 2016 Coretta Scott King Author OMOB takes place in September and Honor book, tells the story of two teens, October, and All American Boys is ebook and eAudio also available one white and one African-American, marketed to high school age and older. forced to deal with the repercussions

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Teens, Tech, and Seniors: Learn Technology Skills from Tech-Savvy Teens!

Need to learn how to Skype with a friend about the newest trends in technology, or create an email account? Now you FCPL is the place for you. can in the comfort of a Frederick County This fall, the Brunswick, Urbana, and Public Libraries branch. Walkersville Branch Libraries will offer Teens Teach Tech is a one-on-one drop-in programs, while Thurmont offers program that invites the public to navigate a special Minecraft edition. Check the computers, tablets, and more under the program guide for more details. C. Burr Artz guidance of trained teen volunteers. offers appointment-based sessions. Just Volunteers can help you sign up for stop by the 2nd floor reference desk and fill an email account, create a Facebook out the Teens Teach Tech request form. account, and even show you how to Teens interested in volunteering should Skype! Librarians are on-call to help with contact their local branch or visit digital content questions using library fcpl.org/volunteer. services such as Hoopla, Overdrive, This program is made possible by Rosetta Stone, Fold3, and more. If you are the Margaret Edwards Literacies struggling with keeping up with the latest Programming grant, funded by the gadgets or simply want to learn more Margaret Edwards Trust.

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Thank You! Thank you to our generous sponsors and community partners. With your help, we were able to make the Summer Challenge a wonderful and memorable experience for thousands of Frederick County residents.

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National Park Service, Monocacy Walkersville Southern Railroad Seven Springs Mountain Resort Battlefield Western Maryland K9 Search & Rescue ShadowLand Natural Lawn of America Wonder Book and Video Snowshoe Mountain Resort NextStep Martial Arts Zurgable Brothers Hardware Sol Yoga Noteable Progressions Music Star Spangled Banner Flag House Therapy Services Corporate Donors Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort Sweet Frog Palmar Care Chiropractic Adventure Park, USA That's Dancing Ballroom and Pie Five Pizza Co. a.k.a Frisco’s Dancesport Center Pinball Edu Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum The John F. Kennedy Center for the Pointe Studio Dance Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum Performing Arts Potomac Valley Audubon Society Baltimore Museum of Industry The Maryland Jockey Club R.E.A.D with Wags for Hope Baltimore Orioles The National Great Blacks in River and Trail Outfitters Baltimore Streetcar Museum Wax Museum RoboRangers 4-H Club Baltimore Symphony Orchestra The Tomato Palace Rockstar Fitness Belleza Hair and Nail Studio The Walters Art Museum Rose Hill Manor Park & Black Ankle Vineyards Thomas Scott Salon and Spa Children's Museum CENTERSTAGE Toby's: The Dinner Theater of Columbia Roy Rogers Chesapeake Children's Museum Washington Wizards Seton Center, Inc. Dandy Restaurant Cruises Watermark Cruises Silver Fancy Garden Club Earth Treks Climbing Centers Whitetail Resort Skate Frederick Ellicott Mills Brewing Company Snapology Frederick Geppi's Entertainment Museum SOLDIERFIT Glory Days Grill Sport and Health Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar State Farm Insurance Larriland Farm The Eyler Stables Flea Market Liberty Mountain Resort The Original Playhouse Linganore Winecellars Children's Museum Magooby's Joke House The Town of Thurmont's Green Team Maryland Historical Society Thurmont Academy of Self Defense Medieval Times Thurmont Ace Hardware Monster Mini Golf Columbia Thurmont Historical Society National Electronics Museum Tuscarora Tennis Barn Newseum UMD Extension Office Pump It Up Frederick United Way of Frederick County Red Heifer Winery Urbana Volunteer Fire & Rescue Roads and Rails Museum Vigilant Hose Company Rose Hill Manor Walk Live Class Roundtop Mountain Resort

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Exciting Prizes Await You

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) is celebrating all month long with a raffle for new cardholders. If you or someone in your family is without a library card, this is the perfect time to sign up. Everyone who applies for a card at any FCPL location this September will be entered into a drawing for a free book and other awesome prizes. Already have a card? You can be entered, too! Just refer a friend for a library card. FCPL offers more than just books, including Internet access, digital tools, and trained professionals who can help you find any information you need—and more importantly, the right information. The eight branches and two bookmobiles feature hundreds of programs and activities for all ages, and provide a training ground for students to expand their knowledge and job seekers to hone their skills. For more information about obtaining your library card, ask at the circulation desk of your nearest branch or visit fcpl.org.

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Look What You Can Do with Your Library Card! Annual Friends Groups' Fall Book Sales FCPL is offering four great new online resources available to you anywhere and 24/7, at no cost to you, with your FCPL library card. Support Our Libraries!

Consumer Reports Online is a well- Annual Friends of the Thurmont known subscription-based website Regional Library Book Sale that enables consumers to make better Friday, September 9 to Sunday, purchasing decisions. Whether you are September 11 looking to find the best deal on an LCD TV Sale starts at 6 p.m. at Catoctin High School. or researching the top-recommended used Sale continues all day Saturday-Sunday. vehicles, ConsumerReports.org provides Friends of the Urbana ratings and reviews, recommendations, and Regional Library buying advice for thousands of products. Lynda.com: Learn new business, creative, It's more than the magazine, available for and tech skills with expert-led online Saturday, September 17 to Sunday, free to you with your library card! video tutorials—anytime, anywhere. September 18 Popular training topics to help you reach Located in the Anthony M. Natelli your personal and professional goals Community Room. include: Mobile App Development, Web Design & Development, Business & Professional Development, Marketing & Sales, Design & Photography.

Rosetta Stone: All levels now available! Rosetta Stone and its “dynamic immersion” language learning technique hardly need an introduction. Residents preparing for travel, students supplementing their school studies, FOLD3: Library Edition by Ancestry or individuals who simply want to provides convenient access to U.S. learn another language all benefit from military records, including the stories, Rosetta Stone. FCPL now provides photos, and personal documents of But these are all course levels for the 30 languages the men and women who served. This provided by Rosetta Stone. This gives you continually-growing collection contains just a drop in the opportunities for more in-depth learning. millions of records from world-class archives. It is invaluable for genealogists, bucket! Go to historians, researchers, military enthusiasts, veterans and their families, FCPL.org to see teachers, and battle reenactors. The FOLD3 name comes from a traditional all the resources flag folding ceremony in which the third fold is made in honor and remembrance available to of veterans. you with your library card.

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When’s The Last Time You Said Hello to Your Library? It’s Time We Reintroduced Ourselves.

From September 11-17, look for Frederick shows at no cost to you using our hoopla See page 13 for a County Public Libraries to showcase new app? Have you checked out our programs and different programs to reintroduce lately (see page 11)? We have many new complete list of you to library services. While we are still programs for kids, teens, and adults on 13programs! a library with great print books and quiet subjects ranging from technology to books. study spaces, FCPL also offers things you Our goal is to provide the community with might not have realized we have. what they need, so let us know what you Did you know that you can stream or would like to see, and come check us out! download books, movies, music, and TV passport services

C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E. Patrick St. Passport Services are Now Offered Frederick, MD 21701 at the C. Burr Artz Public Library Phone: (301) 600-1630

Planning an international trip? Now you and Philadelphia, PA. You must make don’t have to travel to get your passport! an appointment in advance by calling Starting The C. Burr Artz Library offers Passport 1.877.487.2778 September 6 Book and Card Application Services General Passport Information and Passport Photos. No appointments New Hours! necessary! Visit www.fcpl.org/library- For application forms, full documentation services/passport-services for details requirements, fees, and travel warnings, No appointments are necessary about services and fees. visit the U.S. Department of State (first come, first served) website or call 877-487-2778. If you are planning to travel in 14 days Tuesday-Thursday: 11-8 p.m. or less, you must apply for a passport • Passport Book and Card Application in person at a U.S. Passport Agency Acceptance Friday, Saturday: 11-4 p.m. or Center. Those closest to Frederick • Passport Photograph and Expedited Sunday: 1-4 p.m. County are located in Washington, DC Services (No overnight delivery)

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Maryland STEM Festival “Since Frederick November 4-13, 2016 County is home to

FCPL, along with the entire state of Maryland, so many BioTech is celebrating the Maryland STEM Festival with events throughout the week of November and other 4-13. The festival is a statewide collaboration of libraries, organizations, and businesses to highlight STEM related Maryland’s STEM success and connect current and future STEM leaders. Events occur across the state companies, STEM all week so no one has to travel a great distance to take part in the festival. programming

FCPL’s STEM Labs (fcpl.org/stemlab) are just one is a natural fit way that we will celebrate the STEM Festival this year. From 3D printing to exploring nature, this for FCPL. Our year’s STEM Festival has something for everyone at FCPL. Take a look in the program guide at the community many STEM programs FCPL offers for all ages. partners share For a complete listing of events across the state, visit marylandstemfestival.org. their expertise to enhance our programs in exciting ways.” —Janet Vogel, Youth Services Manager

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A Dynamic Decade

September 2016 marks 10 years since the Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks opened its doors to the public. A little library with a modest collection and two library staff would eventually grow to house a collection of nearly 6,500 books and assume its place as a cornerstone in the community. The single room library now boasts an impressive event schedule full of preschool storytimes, STEM lab activities, and community partner programs that can at times see hundreds of community residents in attendance. “We don’t have a grocery store or a well-known coffee shop, but we have our library! We have a welcoming Join us as we place for people of all ages to come and have access to the entire Frederick County Edward F. Fry celebrate a Public Library collection,” says Jeanne Bobofchak, local librarian. remarkable Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary J As we celebrate a little library that stands of a remarkable little library on September little library on tall among its peers, it’s important to 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edward F. Fry note that it would not have been possible Memorial Library located at 1635 Ballenger September 10, without the generosity of Edward and Creek Pike, Point of Rocks, MD. There will Gertrude “Trudy” Fry. “Without Trudy Fry, be family-friendly activities and surprise 2016. our small community of Point of Rocks guest appearances. wouldn’t have a library. Her generous heart and strong spirit continues to be If you would like to support the library the driving force behind the success of and give $10 in honor of the 10th our library,” says Jeanne. anniversary, or to learn more about joining the Friends of the Point of Rocks Edward Fry, now deceased, was an avid Library, visit fcpl.org/support. booklover and Point of Rocks native who dreamed of one day establishing a library in his hometown. When asked about the upcoming anniversary Mrs. Fry said, “The library is growing, and I think Ed would have been very proud. His dream has been fulfilled.” The Frys’ gift and continued support of a public library serves as a Mrs. Fry with community leaders at the Edward F. continuous reminder of the profound nature Fry Memorial opening in 2006 of love and the importance of community.

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Delaplaine Satellite Galleries September-November

THURMONT URBANA REGIONAL LIBRARY REGIONAL LIBRARY Names Russell and Cynthia Name Bruce Saunders Poole Title of Show "Solitary Moments" Title of Show "Images" Media Digital Photography Media Digital Photography Hanging Day Morning of Friday 9/4

BRUNSWICK "Only Ghosts Remain" by Cynthia Poole COMMUNITY LIBRARY Name E. June Jarkey Title of Show Untitled Media Digital Photography

"After the Storm" by Russell Poole

"Smokey Mountain Overlook" by Bruce Saunders "Walking with Birch Trees" by E. June Jarkey

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Storytimes Storytimes at Just Got All Branches

Easier! Storytimes are weekly unless otherwise noted and do not require registration. Storytimes at FCPL have new names, new times, and no more registration! BABY STORYTIME All weekly storytimes are now open and (designed for birth-24 months with a caregiver) Walkersville Thursdays at 10:05 a.m. will not require advanced registration or FAMILY STORYTIME tickets. We hope this allows you more Brunswick Tuesdays at 10:05 and 11:00 time to enjoy storytime and less time a.m. (bilingual English/ASL) (designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver) worrying about registration. C. Burr Artz Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. Brunswick Monthly on 4th Thursday New Name, Same Great Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. at 6:30 p.m. Emmitsburg Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Programs! C. Burr Artz Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Middletown Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. Thurmont Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. We want to make it easier for you to Thurmont Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Urbana Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. know at a glance what programs are Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. right for your little one, and we hope the Urbana Mondays at 10:05 a.m. new names will do that for you. Looking Walkersville Saturdays at 11 a.m. Walkersville Mondays at 10:05 a.m. for Wiggle Giggle Storytime? It’s now Musical Storytime. Looking for Transition MUSICAL STORYTIME to Twos? You can attend Toddler TODDLER STORYTIME Storytime, or try out Musical Storytime. (designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver) (designed for 2-year-olds with a caregiver) Our programs will still contain the early Brunswick Monthly on 2nd Thursday literacy and school readiness elements Brunswick Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at 6:30 p.m. you have come to expect from an FCPL C. Burr Artz Mondays at 10:15 a.m. storytime, but they may be presented C. Burr Artz Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. (Staying the Same) in a different way. We have included Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. suggested age ranges so you know who Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Emmitsburg Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. the programs are designed for. If you are Middletown Mondays at 10:05 a.m. Middletown Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. unsure, just ask! Thurmont Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Point of Rocks 9/6/2016, 9/20/2016, No Lines, No Waiting! Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. 10/4/2016, 10/18/2016, Urbana Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. 11/1/2016, 11/15/2016 at To accommodate more families, our larger Fridays at 10:05 a.m. 2:00 p.m. branches like C. Burr Artz and Urbana will Walkersville Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. and Urbana Thursdays at 10:05 a.m. be hosting programs in the community room. Just ask at the information desk for 11 a.m. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. more details, or visit fcpl.org for program Walkersville Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. listings and room locations. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver) STORYLAND STORYTIME (designed for ages 0-36 months with a caregiver) Brunswick Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. A special storytime in partnership with the C. Burr Artz Mondays at 2 p.m. Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Emmitsburg Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. C. Burr Artz Monthly on 1st Friday at 10:15 a.m. Middletown Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited, so come Point of Rocks Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. early for your ticket. Thurmont Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Thurmont Monthly on 2nd Friday at and 1 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Urbana Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays 10:05 p.m.

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R Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/ASL or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

BRUNSWICK PUBLIC School Skills for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) American Girl Crafternoon (Grades K-8) Wednesdays // 11:15 a.m. 10/17/2016 // 4:30 p.m. LIBRARY Sept. 7, 21, 28 Celebrate your favorite American Girl dolls with a Oct. 19, 26 variety of fun crafts. 915 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick Nov. 2, 16, 23, 30 Introduction to Chess (Grades 4-12) 301-600-7250 • fcpl.org Cutting, tracing, and writing, oh my! Each program will 10/29/2016 // 10:30 a.m. Branch Hours // address a kindergarten skill children need to be ready for school. Learn about the game of chess and then play with your Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. friends! Chess boards and pieces will be provided. Art Lab (Grades K-8) Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 09/13/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Monster Mash 10/11/2016 // 4:30 p.m. 10/31/2016 // 10:30 p.m. ADULT PROGRAMS 11/08/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Fall fun games and activities. Costumes welcome. New art projects on the second Tuesday of every month. Picture Book Party (Ages 3-5) Teens Teach Tech 11/09/2016 // 10:30 a.m. First Wednesday of the Month // 3:30 p.m. Imaginary Zoo Preschool Party 09/14/2016 // 10:30 a.m. Celebrate great picture books with fun crafts, games, Need help with email or basic computer skills? Can’t and activities for preschoolers. figure out your device? Bring your device and teen Enjoy some fun zoo animal crafts, games, and activities volunteers will give guidance. for preschoolers. FAMILY PROGRAMS 3D Printing for Grown-ups R Creative Crafts 09/17/2016 // 10:30 a.m. BINGO Night 09/14/2016 // 6:00 p.m. First Thursday of the Month // 6:30 p.m. 11/19/2016 // 10:30 a.m. Learn about 3D Printing and create an object to print. BINGO Night for the whole family. #getOTL Make a craft to take home. Astronaut Training (Grades K-5) Carnival Games Foster Care and Adoption in Frederick County 09/10/2016 // 10:30 a.m. 09/20/2016 // 4:30 p.m. 09/21/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a fun morning of carnival games for the whole Get ready for astronaut space travel with fun games Have you ever considered becoming a foster and/or family. adoptive parent? Join us to learn more. and activities! R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope Family Game Night Brunswick Poetry Group 09/29/2016 // 6:30 p.m. 4th Saturday of the month // 10:30 a.m. 09/24/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Come play games with the whole family. Enjoy readings by local poets followed by open mic. Reading Education Assistance Dogs listen to children read. Save the Crayons (Grades K-2) Building Day for All Ages One Maryland One Book: 10/01/2016 // 10:30 a.m. 10/03/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Brunswick Book Club Build a house of cards, paper tube towers, or castles Enjoy a reading of “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew 09/27/2016 // 7:00 p.m. with boxes. The Brunswick Book Club will discuss “All American Daywalt and then get creative with crayons! Boys” joined by a guest from our local police community. Symphony Storytime with Frederick Guess Who Tournament 11/12/2016 // 10:30 a.m. Symphony Orchestra Drug Education for Parents Crown the tournament winner in this easy game of 10/05/2016 // 10:30 a.m. 10/19/2016 // 6:30 p.m. deduction. Learn about illegal drugs in Frederick County from the Give your budding music-lover the chance to explore Sheriff’s Office and Health Department. music! Each storytime features the talents of FSO TEEN PROGRAMS musicians performing classical music. Yes I CAN! Learn How to Can and Preserve Homeschool Book Club (Grades 6-8) R 10/22/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Fire Safety Storytime (Ages 3-5) 1st Tuesdays of the Month // 1:00 p.m. Learn proper methods and best practices for preserving 10/12/2016 // 10:30 a.m. Bring your lunch and discuss these great books with and storing your garden’s bounty. Led by Donielle Learn about fire safety and participate in a practice fire drill. your friends: 9/6: Wonder, 10/4: The Giver, 11/1: The Axline, UMD Extension. Be Your Own Superhero (Grades K-2) True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 10/12/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Project Runway: Halloween (Grades 6-12) Learn how to turn yourself into a superhero. Tuesdays // 5:00 p.m. Thursday Morning Playgroup (Ages birth-5) The Elements of Art (Grades K-5) Sept 6, 13 Every Thursday // 10:30 a.m. Thursdays // 2:00 p.m. Oct. 4, 25 Join us on Thursday mornings for playtime at the library. Oct. 13, 20, 27 Design and sew a Halloween costume for the library Nov. 3, 10, 17 runway show. #sewing Learn about color, shape, line, form, and texture through fun, easy art projects. For homeschoolers in grades K-5. Registration is required.

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Brunswick Movie Makers (Grades 6-12) Board Games (Grades 6-12) C. BURR ARTZ PUBLIC Thursdays // 3:30 p.m. 11/29/2016 // 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 15, 22, 29 Unwind with friends while playing board games. LIRBARY Oct. 6, 20, 27 Nov. 3, 10, 17 CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS 110 East Patrick Street, Frederick Help make a movie about Brunswick and its history. 301-600-1630 • fcpl.org Construction Zone (Grades K-5) R ASL Club (Grades 6-12) Thursdays // 2:00 p.m. Branch Hours // 09/14/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 8, 15, 29 Sunday, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. 09/28/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6 10/19/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Get ready for engineering fun! For homeschoolers in Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. 11/09/2016 // 3:30 p.m. grades K-5. Registration is required. Beginning Sept. 6 11/30/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Learn and practice American Sign Language. STEM Lab Open Hours (Ages 3-5) Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Wednesdays // 4:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Group: BLTs (Grades 6-12) *No lab hours 11/23 Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday of the Month // 5:30 p.m. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Maryland Room Hours // Brunswick Library Teens plan the Brunswick Library’s concepts in the STEM Lab. Tuesday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. teen programs. Preschool STEM Lab (Ages 3-5) Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Washi Tape Projects (Grades 6-12) Mondays // 11:30 a.m. 09/21/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 19, 26 Saturday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Make something fun with Washi Tape in the Teen Zone. Oct. 3, 17, 24 Learn about basic Science Technology Engineering and ADULT PROGRAMS Teen Book Club (Grades 6-12) Math concepts and activities. #getOTL 09/27/2016 // 5:30 p.m. Chicks in the City 11/22/2016 // 5:30 p.m. Stories & STEM 08/30/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Read a book by one of our teen author panelists and 09/15/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Learn how to raise chickens in the urban areas with Dale attend the October 12 author panel. 10/20/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Johnson of the University of Maryland Extension. Do you like worms, shapes, and pickles? Listen to a Teen Read Week: One Maryland One Book storybook and do a STEM activity. Author Talk with Don DeArmon: A Teenage Discussion (Grades 9-12) Hitchhiking Odyssey Through the 1970s Mystery Makers (Grades K-8) 10/11/2016 // 5:30 p.m. 09/11/2016 // 3:00 p.m. 4th Tuesday of Each Month // 4:30 p.m. Read the book before the meeting to discuss “All In partnership with Curious Iguana, join Frederick Visit the library, grab a mystery bag, and use the American Boys” by Jason Reynolds. resident Don DeArmon as he talks about his new book materials inside to make something amazing! Teen Read Week: Author Panel “Keep Going: A Teenage Hitchhiking Odyssey through (Grades 6-12) Brunswick Hackerspace the 1970s” and his experiences hitch-hiking in his younger years. A book signing will follow. 10/12/2016 // 6:00 p.m. 10/15/2016 // 10:30 a.m. An eclectic panel of young adult authors dish about the Join Christopher Vigliotti of Brunswick Hackerspace for Sol Yoga: Good Cause Class a fun STEM program. inspirations and secrets behind their books! Sale and Every Wednesday // 2:30 p.m. signing. #TeenReadWeek 3D Printing for All Ages Sept. 12, 19, 26 Teen Read Week: Book Crafts (Grades 6-12) 11/05/2016 // 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31 Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 10/13/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Learn about 3D printing and create something to 3D Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga’s Give worn-out books new life or create a new bookmark. print. Best for elementary age and up. Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and Card Games (Grades 6-12) Preschool STEM Lab (Ages 3-5) bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted. 10/26/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Mondays // 11:30 a.m. Relax after school with some old-fashioned card games. Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 Get Outside the Lines: Anime Club for Help your preschooler explore and learn about basic Adults! (Ages 18-25) R Therapy and Service Therapy Dogs Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts 2nd Tuesday of the Month (Grades 6-12) and activities. 09/13/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 11/01/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Watch anime, discuss upcoming conventions, and work Meet therapy and service dogs and learn how they work. Minecraft Mania (Grades K-8) on your cosplay! Geared for adults 18-25. #getOTL 11/08/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Election Day Party (Grades 8-12) Minecraft building and fun. Adult Anime Club (Ages 18-25) R 11/08/2016 // 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays // 4:00 p.m. Discuss the election season and watch results come in. Coding is Cool (Grades 3-12) Sept. 27 Light snacks will be served. 11/07/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 25 Share your love for coding! Help each other learn to Share your passion for anime with other young adults. Button Making (Grades 6-12) code. No experience required. Watch anime, discuss upcoming conventions, and work 11/16/2016 // 3:30 p.m. on your cosplay (bring your own materials!) Bring a few 2.25 inch images to turn into wearable buttons.

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One Maryland One Book: Block Printing & FAMILY PROGRAMS Outside the Lines: Art & Manga Club Pattern (Ages 16 & Up) R (Grades 6-12) R 10/09/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Farm to Frederick: Down on the Farm 09/16/2016 // 4:00 p.m. Learn the basics of block printing and create Storywalk Draw and write your own manga! Club will meet once personalized patterns that represent you. We’ll design 09/01/2016 // All Day a month and work on a collective manga book. #getOTL our patterns, carve them, and print! 09/02/2016 // All Day 09/03/2016 // All Day One Maryland One Book: Panel Discussion CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Families are welcome to stroll together through the 10/06/2016 // 7:00 p.m. Art Zone Junior (Ages 3-5) R Children’s Room and enjoy an interactive story. An interactive multi-generational panel discussion of 09/07/2016 // 2:00 p.m. ““All American Boys”” with Hood College’s Dr. Scott and Not-So-Spooky Storywalk (All Ages) local students. All are welcome. 10/05/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Daily // All day 11/02/2016 // 2:00 p.m. October 24-31 Halloween Costume Making (Grades 6-12) R Create a work of art inspired by a children’s picture book. Families are welcome to stroll together through 10/16/2016 // 2:00 p.m. My First Storytime (Ages 0-6 months) the Children’s Room and enjoy an interactive, not-so- Design and create your Halloween costume! Fabric and Wednesdays // 2:30 p.m. spooky story. sewing machines available. You may bring your own materials too. #Sewing A gentle introduction to Baby Storytime for ages 0-6 Kids Go Classic Concert: Halloween months. This program is limited so come early for Costume Party (All Ages) Diverse Books Discussion (Grades 6-12) R your ticket. 10/29/2016 // 11:00 a.m. 10/19/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Playgroup The Frederick Symphony Orchestra String Quartet 11/16/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Mondays // 11:00 a.m. performs frightfully fun classical music with Music & Read and discuss works featuring diverse characters Sept. 12, 19, 26 Arts, instruments, and petting zoo to follow. and themes or written by diverse authors. #WeNeedDiverseBooks Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31 Play Board Games! Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 11/19/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Art & Manga Club (Grades 6-12) R Meet new friends and play at the library. Celebrate International Games Day with friends and 10/21/2016 // 4:00 p.m. Afternoon of Puppets (Ages 3+) family by playing board games! 11/18/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 09/14/2016 // 4:15 p.m. Draw and write your own manga! Club will meet once a 10/18/2016 // 4:15 p.m. TEEN PROGRAMS month and work on a collective manga book. 11/17/2016 // 4:15 p.m. Teen Fashion Show Teen Writing Club (Grades 6-12) R Join us as the puppets perform songs and stories. 09/01/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 9/26/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Pirate Fun For All Ages Teens created Harry Potter designs in August and are 10/24/2016 // 5:00 p.m. 09/17/2016 // 10:00 a.m. showing them off at this mock runway show. Cheer 11/28/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Get ready for International Talk Like a Pirate Day with them on! Share your writing passion and join other teen writers. some self-guided activities! Fun for the whole family. Farm to Frederick: Debunking Diet Fads Halloween Trivia! (Grades 6-12) R R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope (Grades 6-12) 10/31/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 09/18/2016 // 1:30 p.m. 09/06/2016 // 4:00 p.m. Test your Halloween-themed trivia skills! Wear a 10/16/2016 // 1:30 p.m. Nancy Patterson, National Network of Libraries of costume and get candy. Brought to you by the Teen 11/13/2016 // 1:30 p.m. Medicine, talks about proper nutrition vs. fad diets in Advisory Board. Reading Education Assistance Dogs listen to children read. celebration of Fruits & Veggies-More Matters Month. Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt (Grades 6-12) *Allergy Alert! The dogs and cats are live animals.* Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12) R 10/31/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Wii Fun and Games (Grades K-5) 09/07/2016 // 4:00 p.m. Dress up and hunt for buried chocolatey treasure in the 10/04/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 10/05/2016 // 4:00 p.m. library. Meet in the Teen Zone. For teens only. Need to burn off some energy? Join us in some Wii fun and 11/02/2016 // 4:00 p.m. games. No registration required. Fun for the whole family! Meet and discuss how YOU can impact our library. CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS Plan events, transform the teen space, and have your ‰ Open STEM Lab (Ages 3-18) LEGO Ninjago Challenge (Grades K-5) voice be heard. 10/17/2016 // 4:15 p.m. Thursdays // 6:30 p.m. Unlock your inner ninja with exciting crafts, games, and Lifesize Clue: A Literacy Play Workshop Saturdays // 2:00 p.m. challenges. (Grades 4-12) (No lab hours 11/22) R Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 09/08/2016 // 7:00 p.m. Colorful Characters Parade concepts in the STEM Lab. Solve the mystery of who done it, with what, and where 10/26/2016 // 1:30 p.m. in the library! Use literacy skills in this engaging workshop Come dressed as your favorite character and join us for Preschool STEM Lab (Ages 3-5) with Dr. Torres-Crespo. This program is provided by the a story! Then parade through the library and outside if Mondays // 1:00 p.m. Margaret Edwards Programming Literacy Grant and is part the weather permits. Tuesdays // 11:15 a.m. of International Literacy Night. 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No lab hours 9/5, 10/10 Wii Gaming Club (Grades 6-12) R EMMITSBURG BRANCH Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 09/30/2016 // 4:00 p.m. concepts in the STEM Lab. 10/28/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 300-A South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 11/25/2016 // 4:00 p.m. Outside the Lines: Hands-on Math 301-600-6329 • fcpl.org Play video games with other game enthusiasts. (Ages 3-5) Branch Hours // 09/16/2016 // 10:15 a.m. Mad Food Science Club (Grades 6-12) R Join us on the terrace for active sorting, counting, and 10/12/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. matching fun for preschoolers. #getOTL 11/09/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Make things! We provide the microwave and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Preschool STEM Club (Ages 3-5) R ingredients; you bring the creativity! #TeenReadWeek 09/21/2016 // 2:00 p.m. 10/19/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Teen Coding Club (Grades 6-12) R CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 11/16/2016 // 2:00 p.m. 10/17/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Explore STEM through hands-on activities and creative 11/14/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Dora the Explorer Party (Ages 3-5) R projects! Ages 3-5 with an adult. Teens! Share your love for coding! Help each other learn 09/07/2016 // 10:30 a.m. to code at these monthly meetups. No experience required.. Come explore with Dora games, activities, and crafts. 3D Printing (Grades 3-7) R 09/21/2016 // 4:15 p.m. Videography 101 (Grades 6-12) R Outside the Lines: Junior Gardener Program 10/19/2016 // 4:15 p.m. Every Monday in November // 6:00 p.m. (Ages 6- 14) R 11/16/2016 // 4:15 p.m. Learn the basics of videography in this 5-part series. 09/17/2016 // 10:00 a.m. Learn how to create 3D print files and participate in this Shoot a book trailer and learn to edit. Create a natural one-of-a-kind project with the Silver month’s 3D printing challenge! Select 3D models will Fancy Garden Club. #getOTL be printed. EDWARD F. FRY LIBRARY R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope MinecraftEDU Mania (Ages 6+) 09/20/2016 // 5:00 p.m. 10/23/2016 // 1:30 p.m. AT POINT OF ROCKS 10/18/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Join us for MinecraftEDU free play, crafts, and activities! 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks 11/15/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Reading Education Assistance Dogs listen to children read. Build It Afternoon (Ages 3-5) 301-874-4560 • fcpl.org *Allergy Alert! The dogs and cats are live animals.* 11/01/2016 // 1:30 p.m. 11/08/2016 // 1:30 p.m. Branch Hours // American Girl Playdate (Grades K-5) 11/15/2016 // 1:30 p.m. Monday & Wednesday, 3:00–8:00 pm 09/28/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 11/22/2016 // 1:30 p.m. Tuesday & Saturday, 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bring your doll (American Girl or otherwise) to the 11/29/2016 // 1:30 p.m. library. Have fun, make new friends, and create a special Come build with us! Different materials and activities surprise for your doll. each week. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Dinosaur Dish Garden (Ages 3-8) R Junior LEGO‰ Maker @ Your Library Drop-In Playgroup (Ages 0-5 with an adult) 10/05/2016 // 4:00 p.m. (Ages 4-7) R 09/13/2016 // 11:30 a.m. Hear a dinosaur story. Create a dish garden habitat for a 11/08/2016 // 3:00 p.m. 10/11/2016 // 11:30 a.m. dinosaur. Feel free to bring in natural found items to use Join us as we use LEGO® bricks to learn, play, and have fun. We’ll provide the toys the space and you provide the and to share. imagination! Drop in with your child to play and meet TEEN STEM PROGRAMS with friends. One Maryland One Book: Multicultural Story Time (Ages 3+) R Outside the Lines: Teen Coding Club (Grades 7th Annual Art at the Point 10/15/2016 // 11:00 a.m. 6-12) R 09/24/2016 // All Day It’s a trip around the world as families travel by 09/12/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Artists, musicians, and demonstrations for the whole experiencing stories, music, and crafts of many lands! Share your love for coding and help each other learn to family. Free admission. Festival located on grass Party Like a Monster (Ages 3-8) code at these monthly meetups. #getOTL parkland next to the Point of Rocks C&O Canal. 10/22/2016 // 11:00 a.m. 3D Printing (Ages 13+) R Halloween Party Enjoy monster activities, games, and crafts. 09/12/2016 // 6:30 p.m. 10/31/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Star Reader Family Storytime (Ages 3+) Learn how to create 3D print files using TinkerCad and Crafts, games, and music for the whole family! 11/03/2016 // 6:00 p.m. see our 3D printer in action. #getOTL Join us for story and art fun when teachers from our local Outside the Lines: Mad Food Science Club elementary school are the star readers at the library! (Grades 6-12) R Indoor Sports Day (Grades K-5) R 09/14/2016 // 5:00 p.m. 11/08/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Make things! We provide the microwave and Get ready for Cross Over Dodgeball, Code Tag, Parachute ingredients; you bring the creativity! #getOTL Play, and other sports fun at the gym in the library building! Teen Writing Club (Grades 6-12) R 09/26/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Share your writing passion and join other teen writers.

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R Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/ASL or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

FAMILY PROGRAMS 09/17/2016 // 1:00 p.m. 11/02/2016 // 11:30 a.m. Create video games with Bloxels. #getOTL Join Sue Cavendish for any fiber arts that interest you. Outside the Lines: Library Freebies for Bring your own or come to learn something new. Everyone (Ages 5+) R 09/15/2016 // 6:00 p.m. MIDDLETOWN BRANCH Be an Informed Voter! 10/26/2016 // 11:30 a.m. Free movies! Free magazines! Free foreign language! 101 Prospect Street, Middletown Frederick County League of Women Voters reviews Free music! Learn what the library has to offer in the election candidates, ballot questions, and the addition to great books! #getOTL 301-371-7560 • fcpl.org Branch Hours // importance of the right to vote. TEEN PROGRAMS Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Job Search Success with Frederick County Workforce Services Emmitsburg Teen Area Unveiling and Art Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Show (Teens and Adults) 11/30/2016 // 11:30 a.m. 10/20/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Employment goals, resumes, interview tips, and You’re invited to the unveiling of the new Teen Area and reemployment are all topics Workforce Services are teen art show reception. ADULT PROGRAMS experts at. Join us and bring questions! Board Games and Pizza (Grades 6-12) Farm to Table in Frederick County CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 11/09/2016 // 3:30 p.m. 09/07/2016 // 11:30 a.m. Unwind after school! ASL @ Your Library (Grades K-5) R Join Nutritionist Debbie Rhoades to learn about local Saturdays // 10:30 a.m. Frederick food, where to find it, why it ¡s good for us, CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS Sept. 3, 17 and how to enjoy it! Oct. 1, 15, 29 Outside the Lines: Open STEM Lab Players Book Discussion Club Nov. 12, 26 (Ages 3- 18) 09/08/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Learn American Sign Language. Fingerspelling, sign 09/12/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 10/13/2016 // 6:30 p.m. language, and deaf culture will be discussed over the 7 Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 11/10/2016 // 6:30 p.m. sessions. concepts in the STEM Lab. #getOTL Players Monthly Book Discussion Club. For more Farm to Frederick: Heifer Storytime information or to join, call 301-371-7560. Open STEM Lab (Ages 3- 18) (Ages 0-5) Mondays // 4 p.m. Art for Adults 09/03/2016 // 12:00 p.m. Sept. 19, 26 09/14/2016 // 11:30 a.m. Join us and a special animal guest for storytime outside Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31 10/12/2016 // 11:30 a.m. of Middletown library. *Allergy warning: live animals Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 11/09/2016 // 11:30 a.m. One Maryland One Book: Story Starters Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Create and learn different drawing techniques with concepts in the STEM Lab. Paper Artist Barbara Fine. (Grades 1-6) R 09/03/2016 // 1:00 p.m. LEGO Block Party (Ages 5+) Thursday Travelers Book Discussion Club 10/01/2016 // 1:00 p.m. 09/21/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 09/15/2016 // 7:00 p.m. 10/08/2016 // 1:00 p.m. 10/19/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 10/20/2016 // 7:00 p.m. Children will learn about the framework of storytelling 11/16/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 11/17/2016 // 7:00 p.m. through games, art, and community. *Register for each Join us for an afternoon of LEGO‰ fun! Thursday Travelers Monthly Book Discussion Club. For class individually. more information or to join, call 301-371-7560. Fairy Tale Engineering—The Three Little Children’s History (Grades 1-6) R RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Programs) Pigs (Grades K-5) Ancient China R 09/20/2016 // 11:30 a.m. 11/05/2016 // 11:00 a.m. 09/06/2016 // 1:00 p.m. 10/18/2016 // 11:30 a.m. It’s engineering fun as we use various materials to build 11/15/2016 // 11:30 a.m. Ancient Egypt sound structures that will keep the 3 Little Pigs safe Learn about RSVP to find out how to forge new 09/13/2016 // 1:00 p.m. from the Big Bad Wolf! relationships in the community and make a significant Ancient Greece Fairy Tale Engineering—Gingerbread Man difference in the lives of others. 09/20/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Traps (Ages 3-10) R Quick Craft Ancient Rome 11/12/2016 // 11:00 a.m. 09/21/2016 // 11:30 a.m. 09/27/2016 // 1:00 p.m. The Gingerbread Man is on the loose! Put your engineering 10/19/2016 // 11:30 a.m. Renaissance skills to work and build a trap to catch that cookie. 11/16/2016 // 11:30 a.m. 10/04/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Join Sue Cavendish and learn a quick craft in just one hour. TEEN STEM PROGRAMS Colonial America Knit 2gether 10/11/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Outside the Lines: Bloxels! (Grades 5-12) 10/05/2016 // 11:30 a.m.

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American Revolution Story Starters (Grades 1-6) R 09/06/2016 // 6:30 p.m. 10/18/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Saturdays Bring your towel and flip flops for crafts, games, water activities, and fun! Early United States Sept. 17, 24 Oct. 16, 22, 29 10/25/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Family Night: Roald Dahl’s Birthday Nov. 5, 12, 19 09/13/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Westward Expansion Children will learn about the framework of storytelling Celebrate the works of Roald Dahl, author of “Matilda,” 11/01/2016 // 1:00 p.m. through games, art, and community. *Register for each “The BFG,” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” class individually. American Civil War with books and crafts. 11/08/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Little Artists (Ages 12-24 months) R Outside the Lines Scavenger Hunt 09/19/2016 // 11:00 a.m. Victorian Era 09/17/2016 // 11:00 a.m. 10/17/2016 // 11:00 a.m. 11/15/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Learn about library offerings and partnerships during 11/21/2016 // 11:00 a.m. a fun-for-all ages scavenger hunt around Middletown! World War I and II Join Ms. Callie for an artful morning. Grown-ups and #GetOTL 11/22/2016 // 1:00 p.m. their little ones will explore various mediums and fun! Family Night: Chinese Moon Festival Atomic Age Children’s History: Ancient Greece 11/29/2016 // 1:00 p.m. 09/20/2016 // 6:30 p.m. (Grades 1-6) R Join us for an artful and informative evening as we learn Register for each class individually. 09/20/2016 // 1:00 p.m. about the Chinese Moon Festival and create a fun craft! Middletown Children’s Theatre (Grades K-6) Jim Henson Puppet Making Party! Citizen Science Meet-Up Weekdays on Tuesdays // 4:30 p.m. (Grades 1-5) R 09/22/2016 // 4:00 p.m. Sept. 6-Nov. 8 Join other Citizen Science friends who are counting, Be a part of a production of “Where the Wild Things Are!” 09/24/2016 // 3:00 p.m. discovering, and documenting plants and animals in our Help us create scenery, costumes, choreography, and act! Join us for an afternoon of puppet making as we celebrate the amazing talents of Jim Henson. region. Share information and tips. Farm to Frederick: FFA Animal Storytime Family Night: So You Want a Dog? 09/06/2016 // 6:00 p.m. R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope 10/04/2016 // 6:30 p.m. 10/04/2016 // 6:00 p.m. 09/27/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Is your family thinking about getting a dog? Join us for 11/01/2016 // 6:00 p.m. 10/25/2016 // 6:30 p.m. an informative session and meet some potential pups! The FFA’s monthly storytime will include a special 11/22/2016 // 6:30 p.m. *Allergy warning-live animals. animal guest along with fun crafts for the whole family. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by *Allergy warning-live animals reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal! Family Night: Pumpkins R *Allergy Alert!-live animals.* 10/11/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Art in the Afternoon (Ages 5-12) R Decorate a pumpkin. We will offer several non-carving Wednesdays // 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Happy Birthday options for you to create your masterpiece. Children will explore a wide variety of subject matter Fire Pup! concepts, art history, and mastery of materials. 10/06/2016 // 10:30 a.m. Family Night: Scarecrow Making *Register for each class individually. Join us for a special storytime with our local Fire 10/18/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Department. Firefighters will be on hand to talk to our National Waffle Week Preschool Storytime Create a traditional scarecrow decoration for your home. young patrons about fire safety. Help Middletown decide what their scarecrow will be at Barbara Fritchie Restaurant R for the town’s contest. 09/08/2016 // 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Stuffed Animal Party Join us at Barbara Fritchie Restaurant for a special at Memorial Park Celebrating Comics: A Comic Book and storytime celebrating waffles! *Waffles will be $1 off for 10/13/2016 // 10:30 a.m. Comic Book Character Afternoon attendees who choose to order. Bring your second favorite stuffed animal to spend 10/29/2016 // 3:00 p.m. a week at the library and receive pictures of all their After School Book Discussion Join us for a costume contest, games, crafts and other doings! Pick up animals on 10/20. comic activities. (Grades 3-5) R Mondays // 4:00 p.m. Happy Birthday King Tut’s Tomb! Family Night: Dia de Los Muertos Sept. 12, 26 11/05/2016 // 3:00 p.m. 11/01/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 17, 31 Join us as we discover ancient Egyptian culture together An educational and art filled exploration of this Nov. 14, 28 with centers, crafts, and games! All ages are welcomed. traditional Mexican holiday. We will project “The Book At our first meeting, please be prepared to discuss a Middletown Children’s Theatre of Life” onto our wall! Black Eyed Susan Nominee for 2016-2017. Future books Performance: “Where the Wild Things Are” Family Night: STEMtastic Fun will be chosen by participants. Please call the library to 11/15/2016 // 4:30 p.m. 11/08/2016 // 6:30 p.m. find out each week’s choice. 11/19/2016 // 3:00 p.m. Science, technology, engineering, and math centers. Outside the Lines: Wii Party at Middletown After weeks of work, join us as the Middletown Players Family Night: Georgia O’Keefe’s birthday (Grades K-12) present their version of “Where the Wild Things Are!” 11/15/2016 // 6:30 p.m. 09/14/2016 // 4:00 p.m. FAMILY PROGRAMS An artful evening celebrating artist Georgia O’Keefe’s We offer more than just books. Join us for a Wii gaming birthday. We will be creating oil pastel pictures in her style. get together. #getOTL Family Night: End of Summer Beach Party Family Night: C.S. Lewis’s birthday

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11/29/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Build your own spine-tingling ghost inhabited haunted Pirate Ships Join us for “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” gingerbread house. All supplies provided. 09/19/2016 // 2:00 p.m. projected onto the library wall and various crafts STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books before centered around the film. CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS kindergarten. TEEN PROGRAMS TinkerTime (Ages 5-12) Apple Exploration Strawbees 09/26/2016 // 2:00 p.m. One Maryland One Book: A Study of Light 09/01/2016 // 4:00 p.m. STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books before and Dark with Sun Art (Grades 6-12) Engineering with Strawbees! Experience real-life kindergarten. 09/06/2016 // 3:00 p.m. engineering by trial and error. Space Inspired by the importance of art in “All American Boys,” STEM Lab 10/03/2016 // 2:00 p.m. teens will study composition and value using sun art 09/08/2016 // 4:00 p.m. STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books before techniques. 10/20/2016 // 4:00 p.m. kindergarten. Ms. Marcey’s Library for Peculiar Teens Use our traveling S.T.E.M. Lab to explore and create. Fossils (Grades 6-12) National Play-Doh Day 10/17/2016 // 2:00 p.m. 09/20/2016 // 3:00 p.m. 09/15/2016 // 1:00 p.m. STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books before Launch party for the new movie based on the book Create homemade play-dough in honor of National kindergarten. by Ransom Riggs. Creepy activities and enchanting Play-Doh Day! *Warning-could be a bit messy Leaves snacks included. Minecraft 10/24/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Zombie Makerspace (Grades 6-12) 09/22/2016 // 4:00 p.m. STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books before 10/04/2016 // 3:00 p.m. Explore the world of Minecraft. kindergarten. Teens make a brain eating zombie corpse of their very LEGO‰ Challenge Light and Shadows own. Recycled materials and old unloved dolls will be 09/29/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 10/31/2016 // 2:00 p.m. reborn into a new zombie life. Solve LEGO‰ challenges. STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books before kindergarten. Teen Read Week Author Panel (Grades 6-12) Sink or Float 10/11/2016 // 3:00 p.m. 10/06/2016 // 4:00 p.m. Geoboard Art An eclectic panel of young adult authors dish about Go back in time to study the first submersible craft 11/07/2016 // 2:00 p.m. the inspirations & secrets behind their books! Sale and used during the Civil War and create your own version. STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books before signing. #TeenReadWeek *Participants could get wet kindergarten. Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Grades 6-12) World Rainforest Week Craft Craters 10/18/2016 // 3:00 p.m. 10/13/2016 // 1:00 p.m. 11/14/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Children brought their stuffed animals for a library Learn about endangered animals and create a craft STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books before sleepover! Help document their library adventures with centered around them. kindergarten. photos and stories. Stop Motion Movie Making Bungee Barbie Middletown Children’s Theatre Costume 10/27/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 11/21/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Design (Grades 6-12) Create stop motion movies! Bring toys smaller than 8” Join us for STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books 10/18/2016 // 4:30 p.m. from home to add to our dinos and Barbies. before kindergarten. Best for ages 3-5 with an adult. 10/25/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Animal Craft Roller Coasters Be a part of a production of “Where the Wild Things 11/03/2016 // 4:00 p.m. 11/28/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Are!” Help the children’s department sew costumes for Create an animal of your choice using mixed media. STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books before all the characters. #Sewing kindergarten. Pokemon Party Dia de los Muertos—Day of the Dead 11/10/2016 // 4:00 p.m. TEEN STEM PROGRAMS (Grades 6-9) Create Pokemon drawings and play Pokemon. Bring 11/01/2016 // 3:00 p.m. your cards, Pokemon Trainers! Teen STEAM - Engineering (Grades 6-12) R Celebrate the day of remembrance and love as we Thursdays // 1:00 p.m. Tree of Thanks create traditional art and eat themed snacks. Sept. 1-24 11/17/2016 // 4:00 p.m. Design and create hands-on projects using common Tea Dueling (Grades 6-12) Create a tree of thanks to remind us and to share with items to build complex machines. 11/15/2016 // 3:00 p.m. others what we are thankful for. The art of gracefully dunking a tea biscuit into a cup of Marshmallow Madness (Grades 6-12) tea and cleanly “nomming” on it without dripping or STEAM1000 (Ages 3-5) 09/13/2016 // 3:00 p.m. drizzling. On Guard! Mysterious Movement Engineer amazing and edible structures with 09/12/2016 // 2:00 p.m. marshmallows. YUM! Haunted Gingerbread Houses (Grades 6-12) STEAM activities and reading 1,000 books before 11/22/2016 // 3:00 p.m. kindergarten.

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Design Your Own Tattoo (Grades 6-12) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS from the library for all you do. Refreshments, games, 09/27/2016 // 3:00 p.m. and prizes. Teens create, edit, print, and affix their own designed Farm to Frederick: Visit Catoctin Mountain Back to School Bingo (Grades 6-12) tattoos using special transfer paper. Orchard! (Ages 3-5) 09/15/2016 // 3:00 p.m. 09/02/2016 // 11:00 a.m. Join old friends and meet new ones at our Back to Teen STEAM - Physics (Grades 6-12) R A special story program at Catoctin Mountain Orchard School Bingo! Prizes and snacks. Thursdays // 1:00 p.m. gazebo in celebration of the Farm to Frederick Initiative. Oct. 6- Nov. 17 Board Games (Grades 6-12) Basic concepts of physics with a long term, hands-on Preschool Playground 09/18/2016 // 1:00 p.m. roller coaster project. Wednesdays // 11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Play classic and new games or bring your own favorite After story time, enjoy a half hour of active play visiting game to share! Dub Your Own Action Film (Grades 6-12) with friends and making new ones! 10/25/2016 // 3:00 p.m. Teen Movie Night (Grades 6-12) Always wanted to be an action film voice star? Now is Play Date! Playgroup (Ages Birth-5) 09/22/2016 // 5:00 p.m. your chance. Join us as we dub our own action film! 09/09/2016 // 10:45 a.m. Watch a movie on the big screen and enjoy 10/14/2016 // 10:45 a.m. refreshments. Stop Motion Studio (Grades 6-12) A special playgroup in partnership with Frederick 11/29/2016 // 3:00 p.m. County Infants and Toddlers Program. Teen Read Week Authors Visit Learn how to animate objects to create your own mini- R 10/13/2016 // 5:00 p.m. movies using the library iPads and your imagination. Homeschool Makerspace (Grades K-5) Young adult authors will host an interactive panel Lights - Camera - Action! Mondays // 2:00 p.m. about writing for teens. Join us for an interesting and (Note: no programs on 9/5 and 10/10) informational event! #TeenReadWeek STEM arts and crafts and educational exploration for THURMONT REGIONAL homeschoolers. Teen Volunteer Workshop (Grades 6-12) LIBRARY A “Spook-tacular” Make and Take 10/20/2016 // 3:00 p.m. 76 East Moser Road, Thurmont Craft for Kids Looking for a way to contribute to your community? Find 10/31/2016 // All Day out what you can do at the library. Refreshments served. 301-600-7200 • fcpl.org Drop in any time all day to make a special Halloween Fright Night Fest (Grades 6-12) craft for kids of all ages. Branch Hours // 10/27/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Symphony Storytime with Frederick Wear your scariest costume and enjoy music, food, Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Symphony Orchestra! games, and prizes on the deck. 11/08/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Starting Sept. 6 Fall Wreath Make & Take (Grades 6-12) Give your budding music-lover the chance to explore 11/10/2016 // 3:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. music! Each storytime features the talents of FSO Make a fall wreath just in time for Thanksgiving. Unique musicians performing classical music. Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and easy. Holiday Table Decor (Grades 3-6 with Board Games and Pizza (Grades 6-12) ADULT PROGRAMS an Adult) R 11/15/2016 // 3:30 p.m. 11/21/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Unwind after school! Outside The Lines: Cafe STEM Playtime for Learn basic flower arranging tips and create a cute table Grown-ups decoration for Thanksgiving! CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS 09/15/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Keep up with the kids and grandkids! Drop in to try FAMILY PROGRAMS Little Hikers (Ages 3-5) Thursdays // 1:00 p.m. out the latest gadgets and games in the STEM lab. Farm to Frederick - Center for Agricultural #getOTL. Sept. 1, 15, 29 History Open House Oct. 13, 27 Smartphones 101 R 09/01/2016 // 4:00 p.m. Nov. 10 10/12/2016 // 7:00 p.m. Visit the Thurmont Center for Agricultural History for Explore preschool concepts in nature! Dress for a walk 11/09/2016 // 7:00 p.m. an overview of the collection and Great Frederick Fair each week, weather permitting. Basic instruction for Android and Apple phones memorabilia display. including cloud storage, Google backup, and data usage. Open STEM Lab (Ages 3-18) Family Board Games BYO smartphone is required. Thursdays // 5:00 p.m. 10/15/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Fridays // 11:00 a.m. Cafe STEM: Maker Fun for Grown-ups Enjoy classic and new games or bring your own favorite Saturdays // 2:00 p.m. 10/13/2016 // 1:00 p.m. game to share. (Note: no lab hours 11/24) Create fun and thrifty concoctions for the kids and Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math grandkids, like play dough, goop, slime, and more at this TEEN PROGRAMS concepts in the STEM Lab. messy hands-on workshop. Teen Volunteer Social (Grades 6-12) Outside the Lines: Open STEM Lab 09/01/2016 // 5:00 p.m. (Ages 3-18) Calling all teen volunteers, old and new. A thank you 09/15/2016 // 5:00 p.m. 09/16/2016 // 11:00 a.m.

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09/17/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. 10/07/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 11/04/2016 // 2:00 p.m. concepts in the STEM Lab. #getOTL New Hours starting Sept. 6 Be creative with fun and easy book-inspired crafts that 10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. improve fine motor skills and stimulate imaginations! Soaring Paper Airplanes (Grades 1-5) R All materials provided. 09/29/2016 // 4:15 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Learn about airplane science and build your own paper R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope airplanes to take home. ADULT PROGRAMS 09/11/2016 // 2:00 p.m. 10/02/2016 // 2:00 p.m. We Love Bees! A STEM Program for Kids Farm to Frederick: Farm Fresh Meals to You! 11/06/2016 // 2:00 p.m. (Grades K-5) 09/06/2016 // 7:00 p.m. Reading Education Assistance Dogs listen to children read. 10/12/2016 // 3:00 p.m. Chris Spear, personal chef and owner of Perfect Little Crafts and fun information about bees. Bites, cooks up a healthy, one-pan, farm-fresh meal you Precocious Masterpieces (Ages 3-5) can easily make for workday dinners. 09/12/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Dueling Catapults! (Grades 1-5) R 10/03/2016 // 2:00 p.m. 10/20/2016 // 4:15 p.m. Outside the Lines: Teens Teach Tech Drop In 11/07/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Kids will build their own medieval catapults and forts Session at the Urbana Senior Center Explore the art world with your child and create hands- then have a puffball battle. 09/13/2016 // 3:30 p.m. on masterpieces of your own! Do you have tech questions? Drop in at the Urbana Vultures (Grades K-4) Clifford the Big Red Dog Preschool Party 11/08/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Senior Center to learn technology literacy skills from tech savvy teens. #getOTL (Ages 2-5) Learn fun facts about vultures and turkey buzzards. 09/13/2016 // 1:30 p.m. Minecraft Mania (Grades 1-5) One Maryland, One Book: Know Your Rights Celebrate Clifford the Big Red Dog with stories, crafts, 11/12/2016 // 1:00 p.m. 9/22/2016 // 6:00 p.m. games, and a special appearance by Clifford himself! Enjoy an afternoon of Minecraft activities & crafts. ACLU experts will discuss how to safely exercise basic constitutional rights during police encounters and other Paws to Read Earth Science Extravaganza (All Ages) issues related to policing and communities of color. 09/18/2016 // 2:00 p.m. 11/13/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Teens and adults welcome. 10/16/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Indoor and outdoor activities exploring the natural world. 11/20/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Fresh Market Meals! Therapy dogs listen to children read. Bristlebots! (Grades 1-5) R 09/25/2016 // 12:00 p.m. 11/17/2016 // 4:15 p.m. Chris Spear, personal chef and owner of Perfect Little Bites, Scholastic Jeopardy (Grades 4-8) Kids will build their own customized toothbrush robot. shows how to prepare a healthy meal using fresh produce 09/20/2016 // 7:00 p.m. from the Urbana Library Farmers Market. Location: Urbana 10/18/2016 // 7:00 p.m. TEEN STEM PROGRAMS Library Farmers Market (Library parking lot). Take part in this fun academic challenge and wow your friends and family while learning cool facts along the way! Crash Course in Robotics (Ages 10+) R Foster Care and Adoption in Frederick County 10/22/2016 // 2:00 p.m. 10/07/2016 // 3:00 p.m. Poketown Gym! A Pokemon Trading Card Learn how to make a robot come to life using Have you ever considered becoming a foster and/or League for All Ages! LEGO‰ Mindstorms. adoptive parent? Join us to learn more. Sundays // 1:45 p.m. Sept. 25 Teens Teach Tech—Introduction to Teens Teach Tech Drop In Session at the Oct. 2, 16, 23 Minecraft (Ages 8-18) R Urbana Senior Center Nov. 13, 20, 27 11/12/2016 // 2:30 p.m. 10/11/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Use your own Pokemon cards to make decks and play Teens teach the basics of Minecraft. 11/17/2016 // 10:30 a.m. with others and bring your Pokemon video games for Bloxels! (Grades 5-12) Do you have tech questions? Drop in at the Urbana exciting head-to-head battles! 11/17/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Senior Center to learn technology literacy skills from tech savvy teens. Homeschool Hub: American Heroes Create video games using Bloxels. (Grades K-2) One Maryland One Book: A Community Conversation on Race and Social Justice 09/26/2016 // 11:00 a.m. URBANA REGIONAL One Maryland, One Book: “I am Abraham Lincoln” 10/19/2016 // 6:45 p.m. LIBRARY Adults and teens are welcome for a discussion of the 10/24/2016 // 11:00 a.m. 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick OMOB selection with a panel of local citizens on the One Maryland One Book: “I am Rosa Parks” 11/21/2016 // 11:00 a.m. 301-600-7000 • fcpl.org front lines of social justice issues. One Maryland One Book: “I am Albert Einstein” Branch Hours// CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS A discussion of Brad Meltzer books and STEAM Sunday, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Little Makers Craft Corner (Ages 3-5) activities each month. 09/09/2016 // 2:00 p.m.

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Creative Kids—Hands-On Art History FAMILY PROGRAMS Learn testing strategies from the experts! ClubZ! (Grades 2-8) In-Home Tutoring presents this one-hour session for 09/26/2016 // 4:15 p.m. Outside the Lines: Family Minecraft students and their families. #getOTL 10/24/2016 // 4:15 p.m. (Children with an Adult) 09/14/2016 // 5:30 p.m. Hamilton Poetry Slam (Grades 6-12) 11/21/2016 // 4:15 p.m. 09/23/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Find out what your kids are playing! The whole family Learn about a famous artist and create your own work Love “Hamilton: An American Musical?” So do we. can enter the world of Minecraft at this parent and child of art! We’ll chat a bit about Hamilton and then write our own drop-in event. #getOTL Dora Party (Ages 2-5) rap battles. Spooktacular Halloween Parade (Children 09/29/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Teen Volunteer Orientation (Ages 14-18) with an Adult) Come explore with Dora games, activities, and crafts. 09/26/2016 // 6:00 p.m. 10/28/2016 // 11:00 a.m. The library is a great place to volunteer and earn your Squishy Circuits (Ages 3-5 with an Adult) R Join us for a spooktacular Halloween parade through Service Learning Hours! 09/30/2016 // 2:00 p.m. the Villages of Urbana. Parade will depart from library Discover the science of circuits in this hands-on lab for front entrance at 11:00 am. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard preschoolers and their caregivers. Haunted Library Tour Party (Grades 5+) 10/03/2016 // 4:00 p.m. Carnival Fun for the Family! (Ages 3+ with 10/31/2016 // 12:00 p.m. Celebrate the newest installation in Rick Riordan’s an Adult) Take your family on a spooktacular tour of the library beloved mythology series by completing quests of your 10/05/2016 // 6:30 p.m. before you go trick-or-treating this Halloween! Carnival fun for everyone! Play games like plinko and own! Book-related costumes encouraged! ring toss or see into your future with the help of fortune- TEEN PROGRAMS Drop-In Halloween Costume Workshop telling fish! Urbana Library Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12) Parachute Fun! (Ages 3-6) (Ages 14-18) 10/09/2016 // 3:00 p.m. 10/13/2016 // 2:00 p.m. 09/01/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Need to perfect your Halloween ensemble? We’ll It’s a parachute party! We’ll dance and move with the 10/06/2016 // 6:00 p.m. provide the sewing machines and fabric for you to library’s biggest, brightest parachute! 11/03/2016 // 6:00 p.m. create or accessorize costumes. #Sewing Symphony Storytime with Frederick Make a difference in your community and earn Service College Prep with Klaar College Symphony Orchestra! Learning Hours! Volunteer, enjoy games, and snacks and Consulting LLC (Grades 9-12) 10/18/2016 // 6:30 p.m. get plugged in to your library! 10/13/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Give your budding music-lover the chance to explore Teens Teach Tots (Ages 14-18) Are you ready for college? Klaar College Consulting LLC music! Each storytime features the talents of FSO 09/08/2016 // 6:00 p.m. presents this one-hour session for high school students musicians performing classical music. 10/20/2016 // 6:00 p.m. and their families. Drop In Storywalk (Ages 2-6 with an Adult) 11/10/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Haunted Library Lock In (Grades 6-12) 10/21/2016 // 11:00 a.m. Make a difference in a child’s life and earn Service 10/28/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Take a trip through a picture book and bring the story Learning Hours! Attend this 30-minute session and then What could be spookier than the library after hours? to life with interactive activities for you and your child help present Tinker Tots. Attend this special teens-only lock in for lots of to share! Anime / Manga Club (Grades 6-12) Halloween fun! Costumes encouraged. Ninjago at the Library! (Grades 1-5) 09/11/2016 // 2:00 p.m. NaNoWriMo Writing Workshop 10/21/2016 // 2:00 p.m. 10/09/2016 // 2:00 p.m. (Grades 6-12) 11/06/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Do you have what it takes to be a Ninjago warrior? 11/01/2016 // 5:00 p.m. Meet with anime/manga enthusiasts to watch, discuss, Hone your ninja skills with games, crafts, and activities! Want to write a book during National Novel Writing and draw anime and have fun! Cosplay welcomed. Month? We’ll brainstorm ideas and share some basic Spooky Science (Grades K-5) Snacks served. how-tos for starting the writing process. 10/27/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Get ready for Halloween with some gross and downright Teen Monthly Book Club (Grades 6-12) NaNoWriMo Lounge (Grades 6-12) 09/11/2016 // 3:30 p.m. spooky science! 11/04/2016 // 11:00 a.m. 10/9/2016 // 3:30 p.m. 11/18/2016 // 11:00 a.m. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” 11/13/2016 // 3:30 p.m. 11/25/2016 // 11:00 a.m. Love books and reading? Join teen leader Lauren for a Party (Ages 3 and Up) Happy National Novel Writing Month! In the NaNo fun book club. Help select and discuss books and have a Lounge you’ll find dedicated space to write and 11/08/2016 // 3:00 p.m. great time with other avid readers. Refreshments served. Get ready for the movie with fun challenges, crafts, and workshop your stories with friends. Coffee provided! activities for kids of all ages! Teens Teach Tech Training (Ages 14-18) Gaming Club: Board Games Edition 09/12/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Preschool Dino-topia! (Ages 2-5) Are you a tech whiz? Join us for a brief training session (Grades 6-12) 11/14/2016 // 4:30 p.m. 11/15/2016 // 1:30 p.m. to prep for Teens Teach Tech, an inter-generational Play tabletop games with friends. If you have a favorite Dinosaurs are awesome! This special storytime will volunteer opportunity for teens. feature dino stories, songs, crafts, and activities! game you would like to share, bring it in! Outside the Lines: SAT/ACT Prep Strategies “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” with ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring 09/12/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Party (Grades 6-12)

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11/17/2016 // 6:00 p.m. 09/28/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Play Minecraft with other players on our special Celebrate the release of the new movie set in Harry 11/02/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Minecraft server. Laptops are provided for each player. Potter’s world by making magical creations of your own! We’re exploring the ocean! We’ll learn cool facts, Registration is required. Wear a costume for the photobooth! make awesome stuff, and play fun games! Gaming Club: Life-Size Edition (Grades 6-12) STEM Challenge Mondays (Grades 1-5) WALKERSVILLE BRANCH 11/21/2016 // 4:30 p.m. 10/03/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Want to bring your favorite games to life? We Explore STEM challenges while building teamwork and LIBRARY supersized classic games like Jenga for everyone to play. problem solving skills! 57 West Frederick Street, Walkersville Navigating College Costs with Morgan Minecraft Mania (Grades 2-5) R 301-845-8880 • fcpl.org 10/14/2016 // 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Stanley Wealth Management (Grades 9-12) Branch Hours// 11/21/2016 // 6:00 p.m. 11/18/2016 // 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Getting ready for college? Morgan Stanley Wealth Play Minecraft on our special library Minecraft Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.– Management presents a one-hour session discussing server. Laptops are provided for each player. 6:00 p.m. financial considerations for high school students and Registration is required. Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m.– their families as they prepare for college. Maryland STEM Festival: STEM Challenge Gaming Club: Wii Edition (Grades 6-12) Mondays (Grades 1-5) 8:00 p.m. 11/28/2016 // 4:30 p.m. 11/07/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Play Wii games with friends on our huge projector screen. Explore STEM challenges while building teamwork and problem solving skills! CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS Maryland STEM Festival: Open STEM Lab Farm to Frederick: Buy Local—What is Open STEM Lab (Ages 3-18) (Ages 3-18) Wednesdays // 4:30 p.m. 11/09/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Community Supported Agriculture? Sept. 7, 21, 28 Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 09/01/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19 concepts in the STEM Lab. Oakie Doke Farms, a local supplier of fresh fruits and Nov. 16, 30 vegetables, will speak on bringing the farm to your table Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Maryland STEM Festival: Explorer’s Club! with CSAs in Frederick County. (Grades K-3) concepts in the STEM Lab. Playing to Stay Fit: Board Games that 11/09/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Historias: A Storytime in Spanish We’re exploring the weather! We’ll learn cool facts, Improve Your Mental Health and English make awesome stuff, and play fun games! Registration 09/17/2016 // 2:00 p.m. 09/08/2016 // 2:00 p.m. is required. Play games that help us all create memories that last a 10/06/2016 // 2:00 p.m. lifetime. Presented by Marsha Wetzel SimplyFun Games 11/10/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Maryland STEM Festival: Tinker Tots consultant. Stories, songs, and plays in both Spanish and English for (Ages 3-5) the whole family. 11/10/2016 // 6:30 p.m. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Explore hands-on STEM concepts with your child! Tinker Tots (Ages 3-5) Rookie Readers (Ages 3-5) 09/08/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Thankful Storytime Wednesdays // 1:00 p.m. 10/20/2016 // 6:30 p.m. 11/19/2016 // 10:30 a.m. Sept. 7, 21 Explore hands-on STEM concepts with your child! Celebrate the holiday season with a special thankful Oct. 5, 19 storytime! Designed for ages 0 & up with a caregiver. Nov. 2, 16 Outside the Lines: Open STEM Lab Help encourage a love of reading in your child while (All Ages) TEEN STEM PROGRAMS developing Kindergarten Readiness Skills. 09/14/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Outside the Lines: Minecraft Mania Homeschool Book Club concepts in the STEM Lab. #getOTL (Grades 6-9) R (Grades 2-3) 09/15/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Thursdays // 2:00 p.m. Outside the Lines: Minecraft Mania Want to bring Minecraft to real life? Together we’ll Sept. 8, 22 (Grades 2-5) R build objects in Minecraft and print them using our 3D Oct. 6, 20 09/16/2016 // 2:30 p.m. printer. #getOTL Nov. 3, 17 09/16/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Join us for Book Club followed by an extension activity. Play Minecraft on our special library Minecraft server. Minecraft Mania (Grades 6-9) R Laptops are provided for each player. #getOTL 10/13/2016 // 3:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Homeschool Book Club 11/17/2016 // 3:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (Grades 4-5) Explorer’s Club! (Grades K-3) R Thursdays // 2:30 p.m. 09/21/2016 // 6:00 p.m. Sept. 8, 22

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Oct. 6, 20 Every Tuesday in Sept. // 3:15 p.m. The Power of Positive Body Image Nov. 3, 17 Become a movie producer in the library! Learn movie (Grades 6-12) Join us for Book Club followed by an extension activity. making skills including directing and editing while 10/20/2016 // 6:00 p.m. creating your own short movie. Dr. Andrew Whalen of The Body Image Center will R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope Home School Literacy Circle (Grades 9-12) present techniques, skills, and the importance of a (Grades K-5) positive body image. 09/15/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays // 2:00 p.m. 10/06/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 21 Frankentoys (Grades 6-12) 11/17/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 19 10/26/2016 // 3:15 p.m. Reading Education Assistance Dogs listen to children read. Nov. 2, 16 Give new life to old toys! Create your own Frankenstein by *Allergy Alert! The dogs and cats are live animals.* Join home schooled teens as we discuss a variety using old toys and glue to bring something new to life! of books, topics and other literary activities. Come Turbo the Flying Dog (Ages 3-12) prepared to interact! Zombie Morp (Grades 6-12) 09/29/2016 // 6:30 p.m. 10/27/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Join Turbo, Olive, and their humans for fun stories and Chess and Checkers Club (Grades 6-12) Dress in your zombie best and attend a morp (party!) activities related to aviation! 09/07/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Zombie activities and snacks provided! 10/05/2016 // 3:30 p.m. One Maryland One Book: Forensics for 11/09/2016 // 3:30 p.m. President for a Day (Grades 6-12) Elementary Students (Grades K-5) R Learn the game or play with friends! Bonus: improve 11/03/2016 // 3:15 p.m. 10/13/2016 // 6:30 p.m. your concentration and critical thinking! What would you do if you were president for a day? 10/20/2016 // 6:30 p.m. An interactive choose-your-own adventure type 10/27/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Volunteening (Grades 6-12) experiment. 09/08/2016 // 3:15 p.m. Learn about forensics from the pros. This 3-session Patriotic Tattoos (Grades 6-12) program will cover evaluating evidence and solving a 10/04/2016 // 3:15 p.m. 11/10/2016 // 3:15 p.m. mystery in the final session. Join other teens while volunteering in and around the library and community. Create patriotic tattoos in honor of Veteran’s Day. Costume Parade and Pumpkin Fun Home School Literacy Adventures Thanksgiving Votive Candles (Ages 3-12) (Grades 6-12) R 10/31/2016 // 1:00 p.m. (Grades 6-8) 11/15/2016 // 3:15 p.m. Celebrate Halloween in style! Wear your costume, hear Wednesdays // 2:00 p.m. Create a Thanksgiving or fall-themed votive. stories, and make pumpkin themed take homes. Sept. 14, 28 Oct. 12, 26 Polymer Clay Creations (Grades 6-12) R Tooth Capers (Ages 3-5) Meet friends, discuss, investigate and explore different 11/30/2016 // 3:15 p.m. 11/09/2016 // 1:30 p.m. genres of literature. Writing and art activities will be Create bangles, bracelets, or bowls out of polymer clay. Come join Dr. Mark LeMonnier from Frederick Family included. Cosmetic Dentist as he discusses tooth care for children. Teens Teach Tech (Grades 6-12 adults) R CHILDREN’S STEM PROGRAMS Thanksgiving Party for Preschoolers 09/15/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Farm to Frederick: All About Chickens! (Ages 3-5) 10/19/2016 // 1:00 p.m. (Ages 3-12) 11/22/2016 // 1:00 p.m. 11/23/2016 // 1:00 p.m. 09/01/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Need help with email or basic computer skills? Can’t Stories about turkeys, pies, pumpkins, and more will Chickens come alive as a local farmer talks about her figure out your device? Bring your device and teen accompany songs, games, and a fall-fun craft! flock and brings along some of her hens. volunteers will give guidance. FAMILY PROGRAMS Nature Sprouts (Ages 3-5) One Maryland One Book Graffiti in the Every Tuesday // 1:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee: Family-Friendly Classics Margin Book Discussion (Grades 9-12) R Preschoolers will gain a sense of wonder about nature (All Ages) 09/21/2016 // 2:00 p.m. through exploring the world around them with stories, 09/24/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Graffiti in the margins while reading “All American games, and activities. The Wizard of Oz Boys”. Separate journal will be provided to share with 10/29/2016 // 2:00 p.m. group to enhance discussion. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang One Maryland One Book Graffiti in the Science @ Sundown - Agriculture Jeopardy 11/26/2016 // 2:00 p.m. with 4-H Royalty (Ages 3-12) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Margin (Grades 9-12) Sponsored by Friends of the Walkersville Library 09/21/2016 // 3:15 p.m. 09/06/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Journal your thoughts anonymously as we read “All The Great Frederick Fair is coming! Come learn about TEEN PROGRAMS American Boys” and discuss this relevant and thought agriculture and test your ag knowledge with local 4-Hers. provoking YA novel. Teen Advisory Board (Grade 6-12) Storytime & STEM for Preschoolers 09/01/2016 // 3:15 p.m. Monster Sewing (Grades 6-12) R (Ages 3-5) Have a voice in teen programming, and come and let 10/11/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Thursdays // 1:00 p.m. 10/12/2016 // 3:30 p.m. your ideas flow for fun activities to do in the library. Sept. 8, 22, 29 10/13/2016 // 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 One Maryland One Book Movie Production Learn sewing skills as you create your own unique Nov. 3, 10, 17 (Grades 6-12) R monster. #Sewing

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R Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/ASL or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Enjoy storytime, books, songs and games with a Science, Squishy Circuits: STEM Electrified Technology, Engineering, or Math activity to follow. (Ages 3-12) Homeschool STEM—Entry-Level Robotics 11/07/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Frederick Indoor Learn about circuits and electricity. Make a squishy (Grades 3-5) R creature and light it up! Mondays // 1:00 p.m. Sports Center Sept. 12, 19, 26 Techno Carnival (Ages 3-12) Oct. 3, 17, 24 11/12/2016 // 2:00 p.m. Open House A 6-week class covering robotic motion led by UM Join us for STEM week to play Minecraft, try out Cooperative Extension Educator Todd McKinney. educational apps on iPads, test your skill with Snap 10/21/2016 // 10:00 a.m. *Note: Students commit to all 6 weeks. #getOTL Circuits and more! Come out to the Frederick Indoor Science @ Sundown WeDo Explorations (Grades K-5) R Meet a Farm Animal (Ages 3-12) 11/14/2016 // 1:00 p.m. Sports Center for free sports 09/13/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Explore science through robot-based learning with classes (ages 2-12). Information, The Great Frederick Fair is coming! Local 4-H and LEGO‰ WeDo’s! Students will engineer code and registration, and times can be found FFA members will bring their animals to teach about experiment! farming. Allergy alert - live animals. at Frederickindoor.com. Phone: 240-215-4040. Registration is Agriculture is Science! (Ages 3-12) 09/20/2016 // 6:30 p.m. required for classes! It’s Fair Week! Learn about farming in Frederick County and how it is a science with hands-on activities. What Animals Give Us (Grades K-5) 09/27/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Come and learn why animals are important to the environment and to us! Science at Sundown Float Your Boat (Grades K-5) 10/11/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Join the WES Star Reader followed by a STEM activity about how objects float on water. Float Your Boat (Grades K-5) 10/18/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Join the Glade Elementary Star Reader followed by a STEM activity about how objects float on water. Float Your Boat (Grades K-5) 10/25/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Join the Woodsboro/New Midway Star Reader followed by a STEM activity about how objects float on water. Archeology (Grades K-5) 11/08/2016 // 6:30 p.m.

Join the WES Star Reader followed by a STEM activity about archeology. Archeology (Grades K-5) 11/15/2016 // 6:30 p.m. Join the Glade Elementary Star Reader followed by a STEM activity about archeology. Archeology (Grades K-5) 11/22/2016 // 6:30 p.m.\ Join the Woodsboro/New Midway Star Reader followed by a STEM activity about archeology.

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2016 not only marks the 100th 100 Parks For the Centennial Year broaden support through programs. Explore the history of anniversary of the NPS, but also the Andy and Karen Bass visited 100 NPS parks to the canal's construction, its role in the Civil War, and how it commemorate the Park Service Centennial. Regular NPS became a National Park, along with current-day challenges. 10th anniversary of FCPL’s Edward F. Fry goers will experience many parks already familiar to them in Memorial Library at Point of Rocks. The Thursday, November 17 // 6:00 p.m. – C. Burr Artz a new way and discovered parks that were new to them. Public Library community of Point of Rocks is located Saturday, October 29 // 2:00 p.m. - C. Burr Artz near the C&O Canal and the NPS Potomac Public Library CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Heritage Trail, which follows the early Blacksmith Demonstration at Catoctin Catoctin Mountain National Park Archeology career of George Washington, proving Mountain Park Explore the history of the Catoctin Mountain area by that George really did sleep here. Join us Blacksmith Don Cornell demonstrates and shares history examining artifact replicas of items used during the early as we all, including President Washington, at historic WPA Shop at Camp Round Meadow. years. celebrate both anniversaries. Saturday, October 29 // 2:00 p.m. – Camp Round Wednesday, October 12 // 4:00 p.m. - Emmitsburg Meadow, 14840 Manahan Road, Sabillasville Branch Library Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks 10-Year Anniversary Celebration B&O Railroad and C&O Canal Feud Tuesday, October 18 // 4 p.m. - Thurmont Regional Saturday, September 10 // 11 a.m. On July 4, 1828, ground broke for the C&O Canal and the Library Celebrate this special 10-year anniversary as we B&O Railroad, and the feud began. Join Paul Bridge as he Tuesday, November 1 // 6:30 p.m. - Walkersville commemorate the generosity of the Edward F. Fry family. discusses the battles. Branch Library Frederick Town Fife & Drum will perform, sponsored by Monday, November 7 // 6:30 p.m. - Brunswick Find Your Storytime in a National Park the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter of the Sons of Branch Library Children and their family can join library staff for an easy the American Revolution. George Washington himself Ezra Carman and the Maryland Campaign of walk, followed by a few stories about nature in the park. will be there. September 1862 Dress appropriately. ALL AGES Noted historian Tom Clemens discusses his third Tuesday, September 13 // 11:00 a.m. - C&O Canal installment of the manuscript of Ezra Carman, a witness Thursday, September 15 // 1:00 p.m. - Walkersville The Maps of the Wilderness: An Atlas of the to the Maryland Campaign and one of its first historians. Branch Library Wilderness Campaign, May 2-7, 1864 Thursday, November 10 // 6:00 p.m. - C. Burr Artz Join Bradley M. Gottfried as he continues to study and Public Library Bears in My Park illustrate the major campaigns of the Civil War’s Eastern Wildlife thrives in Frederick County's National Parks! Theater. He cuts through the confusion to deliver a clear The Work of the C&O Canal Trust Enjoy a presentation on bears from wildlife biologist Jeff account of the horrendous struggle. This is his fifth book Robin Zanotti, president, will discuss the role of the McAfee. Learn about the history of bears in Frederick in the Savas Beatie Military Atlas Series. official nonprofit partner who works with NPS and local County, their behavior, management efforts, and how to live with bears in your community. View skulls, foot Sunday, September 18 // 2:00 p.m. – C. Burr Artz communities to raise funds to preserve the Park and to prints, a hide, and more at this program geared toward Public Library ages 12 and up. Tuesday, October 4 // 6:30 p.m. - Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center (Ages 2+) Saturday, October 8 // 10:00 a.m. - Emmitsburg Branch Library Thursday, October 13 // 6:30 p.m. - Brunswick Branch Library Meet the NPS Bison Mascot Join us for a visit with the mascot for the National Park Service, and his ranger friend. Children will delight in a nature-themed storytime, followed by photos with the bison mascot. Bring your camera! Saturday, September 24 // 11:00 a.m. - Emmitsburg Branch Library Thursday, November 17 // 6:30 p.m. - Brunswick Branch Library Tuesday, October 11 // 6:30 p.m. -Thurmont Regional Library Catoctin Mountain National Park Archaeology (Grades K-8) 11/14/2016 // 4:30 p.m. Examine Catoctin Mountain artifacts and practice

26 FCPL.ORG BOOKMARKS FALL 2016 archaeology skills. Program courtesy of our partnership with the National Park Service. TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS Abstract Painting at Cunningham Falls (Teens & Adults) Explore natural elements in abstraction with artist Mark Hatfield. Supplies provided. Saturday, October 15 // 9:00 a.m. – Cunningham Falls/Park at Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center Wild Animals of Your National Parks (Grades 6-12) Ranger Mark Spurrier will bring birds of prey & reptiles native to MD. Thursday Oct. 20 // 1:00 p.m. Create A Nature Journal (Teens & Adults) Artist Linda Johnston leads participants through creating a journal with personal reflections in words and art. Supplies provided. Saturday, September 17 // 2:00 p.m. - Urbana Regional Library Saturday, September 10 // 11:00 a.m. - C. Burr Artz ADULT PROGRAMS Public Library Gemstones Beneath the Towpath Mapping the Indigenous Cultural Landscapes Author Leslie Carter presents on her study of the historic of the Chesapeake Bay Region culverts of the C&O Canal – “the silent sentinels” of the canal. Explore efforts by St. Mary's College, the Piscataway of southern MD, and the Rappahannock of VA to map the Tuesday, September 6 // 6:00 p.m. - C. Burr Artz ancestral and contemporary Native landscapes. Supported Public Library by NPS funding in support of the Captain John Smith Thursday Oct. 20 // 1:00 p.m. Chesapeake National Historic Trail. This project uses a Monday, October 24 // 6:30 pm. – Brunswick Library compilation of ethnographic, archaeological, and historical Gemstones Beneath the Towpath Walking data to identify important landscapes then targeted for Tour with Author Leslie Carter preservation and interpretation. Julia A. King is professor Join us for a walking tour of the historic culverts of the of anthropology at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Co- C&O Canal. Meet at the boat ramp parking lot in Point sponsored by Monocacy Archeological Society. of Rocks. For further details, contact the Brunswick Thursday, September 16 // 6:00 p.m. – Thurmont You Can Win a Special Library at 301-600-7256. Regional Library Centennial Prize Saturday, October 15 // 11:00 a.m. - Point of Rocks Create A Nature Journal in Baker Park Boat Ramp Artist Linda Johnston leads participants through creating Win an Overnight Stay on the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Grant a journal with personal reflections in words and art. C&O Canal Supplies provided. Meet at the Carillon. Workshop Win an opportunity to experience history Join the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area & FCPL Saturday, September 17 // 10:00 a.m. – Baker Park firsthand with an overnight stay in the Canal for a grant workshop for nonprofits. Registration Carillon, 200 Carroll Parkway, Frederick Quarters at Point of Rocks (Lockhouse #28). encouraged: [email protected]. Hosted by the For every NPS/FCPL Centennial partnership America's First Daughter Grantseekers Resource Center. program you and your family attend this In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from year throughout the parks and libraries, you Thursday, September 8 // 9:00 a.m. – Thurmont thousands of letters and original sources, NY Times will have a chance to enter the drawing for Regional Library bestselling authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie this unforgettable adventure. Other prizes tell the fascinating, untold story of Thomas Jefferson’s General DH Hill and the Lost Orders include books about nature, parks, and more eldest daughter, Martha “Patsy” Jefferson Randolph—a Controversy and a very special National Park Service bear. woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic September 1862, Confederate General DH Hill’s Battle Check each 2016 “Bookmarks” edition for a founding father and shaped an American legacy. Co- Orders land in the hands of Union Generals, ultimately listing of eligible programs. Visit www.fcpl. sponsored by Curious Iguana. changing the direction of the Civil War. Join Monocacy org for more information. The drawing will Ranger Tracy Evans and Brunswick's Kacie Morrell as Thursday, October 13 // 6:00 p.m. - C. Burr Artz take place on December 31, 2016, and the they tell the story of infamous Special Order 191 and Public Library winner will be notified. General Hill’s attempt at rescuing his reputation.

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Library Love Stories

Mr. David Martin American Sign Language Studies Program Manager, Frederick Community College Maryland School for the Deaf Board of Trustees President When I was a young boy, I loved the Berenstain Bears and the Curious George books. When I was five my family moved to Frederick so I could attend the Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) and then later Gallaudet University. Through MSD, I was able to do volunteer work at the C. Burr Artz library when I was in high school. The library really became important to me when I became a father and I was able to bring my four kids to the library and expose them to the wonderful world of literature. Through my work at Frederick Community College, I always tell my students that I love to tear down communication barriers; I want to build bridges. I’ve always felt that way. When I was growing up I would teach my family, friends, and neighbors American Sign Language (ASL). Even now, in my spare time I enjoy making ASL video blogs on YouTube and social media. Through my work with the library, I’ve been able to continue building bridges. I’ve hosted events that teach library patrons communication strategies, I signed a welcome video that plays in all the libraries, I’ve translated library events so everyone can enjoy them, and I’ve helped the library staff develop skills that help them better meet the needs of the deaf community here in Frederick County.

Mrs. Barbara Pearl Basoonist, Frederick Symphony Orchestra Symphony Storytime Musician The first book I ever loved was “Tubsey Turtle’s Cookbook” for young children. It inspired me to make Tubsey Turtle’s Mix-a-Rue, or scrambled eggs, the first thing I ever cooked. With a love for reading, I realized as a junior in high school that I could read anything when I finally finished “Gone with the Wind.” Beyond reading for pleasure, I also enjoy the research aspect of the library. My interests are in genealogy, history, and music as I’ve been a musician all my life. I was an elementary and middle school instrumental music teacher for Frederick County Public Schools for 41 years before retiring. I’ve also played bassoon with the Frederick Symphony Orchestra (FSO) since its very beginning, nearly 20 seasons ago. For the last three years, I have volunteered at the library for Symphony Storytime, a partnership program hosted by the libraries, FSO, and Music & Arts. As a librarian reads fantastical stories to preschoolers, musicians from FSO play music to bring a story to life. After storytime, Music & Arts holds an instrument petting zoo giving kids an opportunity to explore instruments and try to make sounds. I love working with children and believe music is an excellent way to help children develop improved motor skills and logical thinking. Playing a musical instrument is a wonderful way to enrich a child’s life. The earlier we start the better!

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A New Library for Walkersville

From 1968 to 1987, Walkersville residents borrowed books from the local pharmacy where a small collection was kept. To their delight, in 1988 the first Walkersville library opened to the public with a collection of nearly 7,000 books and other materials. In a space of just 2,500 square feet, the collection has grown to room for the whole community to enjoy and early literacy skills is something that over 20,000 items. Each day the library the library, and we will be able to offer is important.” is bursting with activity as patrons fill the a variety of new events that we haven’t “While the building, staff, and collection space for events, storytimes, and study been able to in the past. We’ll also be able are funded by the county and the state, we groups. For many years, limited space has to offer quiet spaces for people to study, rely on support from individual donors and required the library staff to be creative something the community has been the community to offer unique features in finding solutions to accommodate the asking for a long time.” that we wouldn’t be able to otherwise. crowd of library patrons looking to attend In addition to a new one-stop service With additional funding, we hope to events and use limited resources. desk, the library will have all of the provide an interactive, early literacy With groundbreaking taking place this fall, resources and technology we’ve come learning area, a teen zone that will better a new Walkersville library is scheduled to to expect as a standard at FCPL: a large equip our young adults to be successful, open by late 2017 or early 2018. Located on community meeting room, a STEM lab, and increase general access to innovative South Glade Road across from Creamery computer stations, and of course wi- technology,” says Jess El-Zeftawy, FCPL Park, the much needed, new 15,000-square- fi. “The space will be personalized to development officer. foot facility will offer an expanded collection, reflect the community it serves,” says If you would like to make a gift in support plenty of parking, and a comfortable space Frederick County Public Libraries Director of the Walkersville library or learn more to better meet the needs of the community. Darrell Batson. “The children’s area will about the many ways to give back, visit be impressive. We know that children “I can’t wait for Walkersville to see it! fcpl.org/support. learn through interactive experiences so They will be so proud of their new library,” creating a space that allows parents and More updates on the new Walkersville says Robin Bowers, Walkersville Branch caregivers to interact with their children Library will be included in future issues Administrator. “There will finally be in ways that enhance their development of Bookmarks. The graphic is provided by Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc.

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George J. Laugelli // Chair Peggie Gaul Park Ranger, Interpretation, Catoctin Mountain Park Candy Greenway // Vice Chair I find reading in bed is a great way for me to relax and fall asleep. So, I Debbie Kiser // Secretary/Treasurer typically read each night until my eyelids get heavy and the book begins Cheryl G. Smith to fall out of my hands. I have two books on my nightstand currently. The Blanca Poteat first is “Babylon’s Ark” by Lawrence Anthony. It is a nonfiction account about the rescue of the abandoned animals from the Baghdad zoo during Susan Manny the coalition invasion of 2003. I haven’t gotten too far into this book yet, Kyle Kane but I recently finished reading “The Elephant Whisperer” by the same author, in which he describes his experience caring for a herd of “rogue” elephants on his game reserve in South Africa. The book provided great insight into the social behaviors of wild elephants. It was a great read. Frederick County I am also reading, “Prophets and Moguls, Rangers and Rogues, Bison and Bears,” by Heather Hansen. Public Libraries Director This easy-to-read account of the National Park Service is based upon research, interviews, and visits Darrell Batson to numerous national parks by the author. She shares stories about the history of the NPS and some of the key individuals who have played a part in the agency’s creation and growth. I’ve used portions of the Your Card Is book to prepare a PowerPoint about the National Park Service in celebration of our centennial in 2016. Welcome Here Susan Burke VISA, MasterCard, and Discover are National Park Service Park Ranger, Retired accepted at all FCPL branches and online at fcpl.org. I bought the first Kindle reader sold. I travel as often as I can, and I load up my reader before I go on a trip. I enjoy many different types of books, mystery to historical fiction to biographies and of course books on travel. Support Several years ago, I found “Grand Canyon” by Donald Davis. Little did I Support us at FCPL.org/support. know it would become one of my all-time favorite books. For light reading, I sometimes pick a book from the young adult section. I Connect randomly selected “Artemis Fowl” by Eoin Colfer. I am surprised this book didn’t go viral like “Harry Potter.” It is a wonderful fantasy about a 12-year-old genius, the son of a legendary Irish criminal. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! twitter.com/FredCoLibrary When I am finished reading for fun, I pick up “October Mourning” by James Rada Jr. It tells the horrific story of the 1912 Spanish flu. Most influenza outbreaks disproportionately kill juvenile, FOLLOW US ON PINTEREST! elderly, or already weakened patients; in contrast, the 1918 pandemic predominantly killed pinterest.com/FredCoLibrary previously healthy young adults. This book follows young Sarah Jenkins on the last day of her life.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! facebook.com/FredCoLibrary Sarah H. Heald FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Curator and Planner, Harpers Ferry Center, National Park Service instagram.com/FredCoLibrary Think President James A. Garfield was one of the boring presidents? You are not alone, but it turns out he wasn’t. Candice Millard’s “Destiny Or access all four from fcpl.org of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President” is an absolute page-turner. Most of “Destiny” takes place in Washington D.C., where the president was shot and languished for months. Reading about the city “down the road” in the 1880s fascinated me. FCPL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE For fiction, I recently read “The Bastard of Istanbul,” by Elif Shafik, a popular Turkish contemporary author. Set in Istanbul, Arizona, and California, it is a story of two very different families—with very September 5 // Closed colorful characters—and how they ultimately connect. I liked how it gave me a sense of life and October 10 // Closed culture in 21st-century Istanbul. November 8 // Closed Sarah Vowell’s “Lafayette in the Somewhat United States” is next in line for me. Her “Assassination November 11 // Closed Vacation” is one of my favorite books (and it features many national parks), so I expect her November 24 & 25 // Closed same irreverent approach to light up Lafayette in early American history. The French hero visited Frederick on his return tour in 1824-25. Not sure if that makes it into her book, but with her quirky For all 2016 holiday closings, approach, I expect to be entertained. visit fcpl.org/branches-hours/ holidayclosings.