SPRING 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS

02 SUMMER CHALLENGE [INSIDE] 04 FREDERICK READS 05 CELTIC CONCERT 13 “VINNI THE MINI” 20 FREDERICK SPEAKER SERIES 21 NEW READS THIS SEASON 23 HUMAN LIBRARY

IN EVERY ISSUE 01 LIBRARY LOVE STORIES 28 DELAPLAINE ARTS SHOWCASE 08 STORYTIMES 29 GIVING BACK 15 DIGITAL RESOURCES BC FIND YOUR LIBRARY FREDERICK COUNTY LIBRARY LOVE STORIES

IN THE HISTORY OF THE LIBRARY

In early 2006, Darrell Batson, then Director they had yet to establish the center for free of Frederick County Public Libraries, knowledge that Ed had hoped to create. received a call from a woman who wanted Trudy quickly picked up his mantle and to establish a new library in honor of her became the driving force behind the project husband. As director of the library, Darrell to ensure that her love’s dream would still often received calls from people asking for come true. Local artist, Lesa Cook painted a portrait of Mrs. Fry to a library to be created in their town or neigh- celebrate the library’s 10th anniversary in 2016. The portrait borhood but this woman was not like any of The library was established on September now hangs in the library. the other callers. 9, 2006. Trudy Fry loyally and generously supported the Edward F. Fry Memorial Gertrude Teresa Fry—“Trudy” to those Library at Point of Rocks for 13 years and who knew her—had a far deeper purpose provided over a million dollars in financial in wanting to create a community library support. Her tenacity and generosity will in Point of Rocks, Maryland. Trudy was ensure that the library will continue to thrive driven by a need to honor and fulfill her late as a testament to her and Ed’s legacy of husband’s wishes to establish a library for philanthropy and community connected- the benefit of all in the small town he grew ness in the town that he loved so dearly. up in. It is thanks to her that Ed’s dream lives on Trudy met Edward F. Fry in 1971 when they today, serving over 15,000 individuals with both worked in downtown DC; they married access to over half a million books, audio- in 1973 and until her passing in 2019, Ed was books, educational resources, and more. her life’s greatest love. Ed Fry had been For many in the community, this library is raised by his grandmother in Point of Rocks much more than just the materials inside it. and he always treasured the little town he It is a lifeline and a place to feel connected called “the perfect garden spot,” and he to neighbors and friends, a place to explore remembered how he had to rely on the books and grow together. The Library Love Stories article in in his neighbor’s homes for anything to read. each issue of Bookmarks profiles Ed had often told Trudy that if he could ever “Trudy set an example for all of us about the relationship between a library afford it, he would build a library there so the love and dedication of a spouse,” said supporter and the library, or that others would always have easy access Darrell Batson when reflecting on his expe- the public and their library. to knowledge. rience working with Trudy on the Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks. “She If you would like to support the Ed and Trudy set up a trust fund to support was devout in her ambition to fulfill Ed’s wish, library visit fcpl.org/support. a library, but when he passed in 2004, and it couldn’t have been done without her.

FCPL.ORG 1 SUMMER CHALLENGE 2020

QUEST FOR TREASURE

Summer Challenge 2020 is just weeks away and Frederick County Public Libraries is thrilled to announce this year’s theme, “Explore, Invent, Transform … Your Story.” Join us for an exciting summer of fairytales, quests, program- ming, and of course, reading! Summer Challenge will kick off on June 1, but you can pre-register beginning May 15. Visit fcpl.org/summer or your local branch for more information. Help Us Make a Difference Summer Challenge is supported by generous donors and sponsors. These gifts allow Frederick County Public Libraries to provide every participant with books and prizes that inspire a lifelong love of reading. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of nearly 12,000 Frederick County residents by making a gift or becoming a sponsor, visit fcpl.org/support for more information.

Summer Challenge showed us that reading is everywhere and in everything. We simply could not have been more pleased or more engaged.

−− Summer Challenge Participant and Parent

2 FCPL.ORG 2019 SUMMER CHALLENGE AT A GLANCE

PARTICIPANTS 11,684

CHECK-INS AT LOCAL BUSINESSES 10,490

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED 98,330

MINUTES READ OVER 4.3 MILLION

FCPL.ORG 3 FREDERICK READS FREDERICK WELCOMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, RHODES SCHOLAR, AND DECORATED VETERAN

Acclaimed, bestselling author Wes Moore will appear as the 2020 speaker for Frederick Reads, a collaborative effort between Frederick County Public Libraries, Frederick Community College, and the Weinberg Center for the Arts.

His moving life journey from wayward inner city youth in Baltimore to decorated combat veteran, Rhodes Scholar, White House fellow, social entrepreneur, and business leader is depicted in the New York Times bestselling memoir, The Other Wes Moore. The book tells the story of how educational opportunities, strong parental influence, mentors, and a community support network helped the author transcend the fate of a man with the same name who lived just a few blocks away and took a tragically different path to prison.

In 2014, Moore produced a three-part series on PBS entitled Coming Back with Wes Moore. The series explored the challenges faced by US military veterans returning home.

His latest work will be released in March 2020. Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City is a kaleidoscopic account of five days in the life of a city on the edge, told through seven characters on the frontlines of the protests that overtook Baltimore and riveted the world in 2015.

See page 24 for additional programming in support of Frederick Reads.

Monday, April 20, 2020; 7 p.m. Weinberg Center for the Arts Tuesday, April 21, 2020; 11:15 a.m. Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, Frederick Community College

Both appearances will be open to the public at no cost. Tickets are required and will be available on March 10. For tickets, visit the Weinberg Center website or box office.

SPONSORS

Event will be ASL interpreted.

4 FCPL.ORG HOW CANCELED th FLIGHTS, IRISH FIDDLE 20 TUNES, RADIOHEAD, AND WHISKEY CREATED Celtic HOUSE OF HAMILL Concert

Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan met 10 years ago, one night backstage at a theatre in rural Pennsylvania. Brian’s band Enter The Haggis and Rose’s MARCH group Burning Bridget Cleary were sharing a stage, and the two bonded All Ages P.M. over a love of Irish fiddle tunes, Radiohead, and whiskey. In 2014, they met Wed. 18 7-9 again when Burning Bridget Cleary’s guitarist and drummer had their flights canceled at the last minute, and Rose asked Brian to grab a guitar and join her on stage. The two performed for over an hour, and their connection was FREE ADMISSION & PARKING powerful and immediate. A few months later House of Hamill was born. Marion Burk Knott Auditorium Mount St. Mary’s University Listen to them live at this year’s 2020 Celtic Emittsburg, MD Concert as they mix classic jigs and reels with TICKETS ARE REQUIRED their exciting and unpredictable new tunes. Pick up your FREE advance tickets beginning 10 a.m. (Limit two per person while supplies last) Sat., March 7 at Thurmont Regional Library & Emmitsburg Branch locations

House of Hamill

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FCPL.ORG 5 BOOKS & AUTHORS EDUCATION & ENJOYMENT PRESCHOOL FAIR Wondering which preschool is the best fit for FAMILY BOOK CLUB POKETOWN GYM! - A POKEMON your little one? Local preschools will be here Join us for a friendly discussion about a TRADING CARD LEAGUE to answer all your questions and concerns. variety of great books the whole family Use your own Pokemon cards to WALKERSVILLE Saturday, Mar. 21; 10 a.m. will enjoy: 3/10: The Invention of Hugo make decks and play with others, and Cabret, 4/14: The Penderwicks, 5/12: bring your Pokemon video games for FAMILY TRIVIA The Tale of Despereaux. A related exciting head-to-head battles! Enjoy family time at the library craft will follow each discussion. URBANA Sundays, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, with a night of trivia. BRUNSWICK Tuesdays, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, Apr. 26, and May 3, 10, 17, 31; 1:45 p.m. BRUNSWICK Tuesdays, Mar. 24, Apr. 28, and May 12; 4:15 p.m. and May 26; 6:30 p.m. EXHIBIT: THE MYSTERY JAZZ BY THE FIREPLACE FRIENDS OF THE URBANA REGIONAL THAT IS CROCHET Join us for a celebration of Jazz Appreciation LIBRARY’S SPRING 2020 BOOK SALE March is National Crochet Month. Celebrate Month with a performance by the The Friends of the Urbana Regional Library by seeing what can be done with yarn and Walkersville High School Jazz Combo Band. host their fabulous semi-annual book sale a hook! The South Mountain Crochet Guild WALKERSVILLE Tuesday, Apr. 7; 6 p.m. to benefit the library! Choose from a wide will be displaying their work in the C. Burr variety of titles for all ages. The prices can’t Artz Library lobby and on the second floor WHS JAZZ BANDS IN CONCERT be beat! All proceeds support programming outside the Maryland Room Mar. 2-Apr. 17. Join us for a larger performance by and other needs of the library. Come check C. BURR ARTZ Monday, Mar. 2; 10 a.m. the Walkersville High School Jazz out what’s for sale and ask about how you YOUTH ART MONTH RECEPTION Bands as they play in celebration can become a Friend of the Library! of Jazz Appreciation Month. Celebrate the creativity and artistic URBANA Saturday, Apr. 4; 10 a.m., WALKERSVILLE Thursday, Apr. 16; 6 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 5; 1 p.m. talents of area students as you view their work on display at the library. FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Refreshments will be served. Stop by to pick up your free comic THURMONT Sunday, Mar. 8; 2 p.m. book and enjoy some superhero- FAMILY BINGO NIGHT themed activities. Wear your best costume for a chance to win a prize! Bingo night for the whole family. MIDDLETOWN Saturday, May 2; 11 a.m. BRUNSWICK Tuesdays, Mar. 17, Apr. 21, and May 19; 6:30 p.m.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Frederick County Public Libraries celebrates women’s history throughout the month of March. CHILDREN’S ADULT WOMEN IN FREDERICK COUNTY WIN THE VOTE PINT-SIZED PAINTERS (AGES 0-3) RIGHTFULLY HERS: AMERICAN Learn the history of how the women of Explore different painting styles and WOMEN AND THE VOTE EXHIBIT Frederick County first won the right to vote. tools, specifically geared towards This exhibit from the National Archives THURMONT Thursday, Mar. 12; 7 p.m. the smallest of painters. Museum will be on display Mar. 2-31 MIDDLETOWN Tuesdays, Mar. 3, 31; 10:45 a.m. for guests to discover the story of the WOMEN’S WELLNESS WORKSHOP expansion of women’s voting rights. Explore the importance of self-care and EXPLORE WITH ROSE HILL MANOR BRUNSWICK Monday, Mar. 2; 10 a.m. taking time for yourself. Presented by (GRADES K-5) Frederick County Parks and Recreation. Discover the story of women who helped CIVIL WAR INDEPENDENT NURSE: THURMONT Wednesday, Mar. 25; 7 p.m. to shape our world presented by Rose REBECCA PENNYPACKER PRICE Hill Manor Park Children’s Museum. Price was one of an army of female nurses MIDDLETOWN Wednesday, Mar. 11; 4:30 p.m. who advocated and cared for the wounded after battles. Though small in number, WOMEN IN HISTORY CELEBRATION as compared to the casualties, their (GRADES K-5) impact on the aftercare was a matter of Learn about some of Frederick’s most famous life or death. Rebecca’s service included women and what makes them amazing. Then, the Battle of Gettysburg devastation. follow in their footsteps as you participate in C. BURR ARTZ Saturday, Mar. 7; 1 p.m. art, science, music, and engineering activities. EMMITSBURG Saturday, Mar. 28; 1 p.m.

Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. FCPL.ORG HELLO HOLIDAYS Celebrate spring holidays at Frederick County Public Libraries! ALL AGES COMMUNITY EGG HUNT Sponsored by Friends of the Walkersville Library, a morning of egg hunts for all ages and visit from the Easter bunny. Rain or Shine. WALKERSVILLE Saturday, Apr. 4; 10 a.m. CHILDREN’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY TINY STEM (AGES 1-5) STEM projects geared toward smaller hands and imaginations. WALKERSVILLE Tuesday, Mar. 17; 10:30 a.m. PINT-SIZED PAINTERS (AGES 0-3) Explore different painting styles and tools, specifically geared towards the smallest of painters. SPRING CLEANING: MIDDLETOWN Tuesday, Mar. 17; HISTORY & GENEALOGY 10:45 a.m. OUTDOOR TOY SWAP It’s time for Spring Cleaning! Get rid of your EXHIBIT: THE CLAIRE RAINBOWS AND SHAMROCKS old outdoor toys and search for something MCCARDELL PROJECT STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) new to play with at this toy swap. The Frederick Art Club is driving a public Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with THURMONT Monday, May 11; 6:30 p.m. art endeavor to honor fashion designer and stories and songs guaranteed to bring Frederick native McCardell (1905-1958). you luck! Come for a golden time ON-SITE AT CATOCTIN FURNACE: Credited with inventing American and don’t forget to wear green! MARYLAND IRON FESTIVAL sportswear, her design perspective continues URBANA Tuesday, Mar. 17; 1:30 p.m. Enjoy an array of live demonstrations to influence the fashion industry. Find including blacksmithing and casting, delicious Claire in the C. Burr Artz Library lobby SPRING BUNNY STORYTIME historic foods, tours, a wide variety of arts, cases and on the second floor outside AND EGG HUNT (AGES 0+) crafts, jewelry, live music performances, the Maryland Room May 4-June 26. Enjoy stories, music, crafts, and an egg “Feats of Strength” including cannonball C. BURR ARTZ Monday, May 4; 10 a.m. hunt with special guest Spring Bunny. tosses and anvil-lifting contests, and lots URBANA Saturday, Apr. 11; 10:05 a.m. of children’s activities! Located at: 12525 STEM Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. For CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION more info visit catoctinfurnace.org FIREFLY WATCH: INTRO (AGES 0-5) THURMONT Saturday, May 16; 10 a.m. TO CITIZEN SCIENCE Have fun with bilingual books, songs, and festivities to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Learn how to advance scientific WALKERSVILLE DAYS POINT OF ROCKS Tuesday, May 5; 11:30 a.m. understanding of the natural world Enjoy a day of storytelling and cultural events. by recording data on these childhood WALKERSVILLE Saturday, May 16; 10 a.m. icons that light up the summer! TEEN RUN FOR THE BOOKS 5K THURMONT Sunday, May 17; 2 p.m. ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Join Friends of the Walkersville Library (GRADES 6-12) as they host the 2nd annual Run For Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by testing The Books 5K at Heritage Farm Park. your luck with games, making WALKERSVILLE Sunday, May 17; 8 a.m. crafts, and enjoying snacks. FAMILY ART NIGHT THURMONT Tuesday, Mar. 17; 3 p.m. Work together to create a piece of ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION art your family will treasure. All (GRADES 6-12) supplies will be provided. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by testing URBANA Wednesday, May 27; 6 p.m. your luck with games and making crafts. WALKERSVILLE Tuesday, Mar. 17; 3:30 p.m.

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FCPL.ORG STORYTIMES

TODDLER STORYTIME (designed for 2-year-olds with a caregiver) BRUNSWICK: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ: Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Fridays at 10:15 a.m. MIDDLETOWN: Mondays at 10:05 a.m. MYERSVILLE: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. THURMONT: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. URBANA: Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. Fridays at 10:05 a.m. WALKERSVILLE: Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver) BRUNSWICK: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ: Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. MIDDLETOWN: Thursdays at 10:05 a.m. MYERSVILLE: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. POINT OF ROCKS: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. THURMONT: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. URBANA: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. WALKERSVILLE: Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Thursdays at 10:05 a.m. FAMILY STORYTIME (designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver) C. BURR ARTZ: Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. EMMITSBURG: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Spring is here, and warm weather has us all ready to go THURMONT Saturdays at 11 a.m. outside. Take a stroll to your nearest library and visit a storytime while you’re there. We can’t wait to see you! MUSICAL STORYTIME (designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver) BRUNSWICK: Mondays at 11:15 a.m. All storytimes are weekly unless INFANT STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. otherwise noted and do not require (designed for ages 0-12 months with C. BURR ARTZ: Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. registration. Each storytime is a caregiver) Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. targeted for a specific developmental BRUNSWICK: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. age as noted, but all (including MIDDLETOWN: Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. MIDDLETOWN: Fridays at 10:05 a.m. siblings!) are welcome to attend. WALKERSVILLE: Mondays at 11 a.m. MYERSVILLE: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. THURMONT: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. BABY STORYTIME URBANA: Thursdays at 10:05 a.m. (designed for ages birth-24 months with Saturdays at 10:05 a.m. a caregiver) WALKERSVILLE: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. BRUNSWICK: Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. Fridays at 10:05 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ: Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. STORYLAND STORYTIME MIDDLETOWN: Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. TAKE A STROLL TO (designed for ages 0-36 months with MYERSVILLE: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m a caregiver) THURMONT: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. A special storytime in partnership with the URBANA: Mondays at 10:05 a.m. Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program. YOUR NEAREST WALKERSVILLE: Mondays at 10:05 a.m. THURMONT: Monthly on 2nd Friday LIBRARY AND VISIT at 10:15 a.m. A8 STORYTIMEFCPL.ORG BOOKS & AUTHORS R.E.A.D.® WITH WAGS FOR HOPE LEARN! PLAY! GROW! (AGES 0-3) (GRADES K-5) Bring your little ones and learn about how BEGINNING TO READ BOOK CLUB Children read to Reading they’ll learn and grow from experts in the (GRADES K-2) Education Assistance Dogs. field while they complete a sensory activity. Reading and exploration for early readers. BRUNSWICK Saturdays, Mar. 28, Apr. 25, MIDDLETOWN Wednesdays, Mar. 4, 18, BRUNSWICK Mondays, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, and May 23; 10:30 a.m. Apr. 1, 15, and May 6, 20; 10:45 a.m. and May 11; 4:15 p.m. C. BURR ARTZ Sundays, Mar. 15, Apr. 19, DROP-IN ZONE (GRADES 4-8) C. BURR ARTZ Thursdays, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, and May 17; 1:30 p.m. Stop in for games, DIY projects, and and May 7; 4 p.m. EMMITSBURG Thursdays, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, special events. and May 21; 5 p.m. BRUNSWICK Wednesdays, Mar. 4, Apr. 8, EDUCATION & ENJOYMENT MIDDLETOWN Tuesdays, Mar. 24, Apr. 28, and May 6; 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, Mar. 14, and May 26; 6:30 p.m. Apr. 4, and May 16; 2 p.m. IT TAKES A VILLAGE MYERSVILLE Tuesdays, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, (AGES 0-24 MONTHS) and May 5; 6:30 p.m. BEYBLADE CLUB (GRADES K-5) A caregiver-led discussion and THURMONT Saturdays, Mar. 28, Apr. 25, Beyblade involves strategy, physics, playgroup for tips and tricks to help and May 23; 11 a.m. good sportsmanship, and fun! Bring you navigate raising your child. URBANA Sundays, Mar. 8, Apr. 5, and your own Beyblades and stadiums WALKERSVILLE Mondays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, May 10; 2 p.m. or use the library’s collection. Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 11, 18; 10:30 a.m. URBANA Wednesdays, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, and May 6; 4:30 p.m. SCHOOL SKILLS FOR PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 3-5) Practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities. BRUNSWICK Wednesdays, Mar. 4, 11, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and May 6, 13, 20, 27; 11:15 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ Mondays, Mar. 2, 9, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 11, 18; 11:45 a.m. EMMITSBURG Thursday, Mar. 12, 26, Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 14, 21, 28; 11 a.m. MIDDLETOWN Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 28; 10:45 a.m. Like Fitbit MYERSVILLE Mondays, Mar. 2, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 20, 27, and May 4, 18; 11:15 a.m. for Reading POINT OF ROCKS Tuesdays, Mar. 10, Apr 14, and May 12; 11:30 a.m. THURMONT Tuesdays, Mar. 3, 10, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 12, 19, 26; 11:15 a.m. URBANA Tuesdays, Mar. 3, 10, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, and May 5, 12, 19, 26; 2 p.m. WALKERSVILLE Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 28; 10:45 a.m. YOUTH ART MONTH CELEBRATION (AGES 3-12) Celebrate youth art month with us! We’ll explore different artist and art With the Beanstack Tracker app you are able to track your techniques. Your finished masterpiece will reading and stay motivated to read more! be displayed at the Middletown Library! MIDDLETOWN Monday, Mar. 2; 6:30 p.m. Frederick County Public Libraries customers can use this app for: DISCOVERY DEPOT (GRADES K-5) • Summer Challenge program Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, • 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten history, art, and literature. MYERSVILLE Tuesdays, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, • Winter Reading Challenge and more! Apr. 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 12, 19, 26; 4:15 p.m. Don’t forget! FCPL and FCPS now have unified tracking with Beanstack! Just link your accounts and your reading progress will sync between locations and count towards any active reading challenges you have registered for.

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FCPL.ORG 9 LITTLE ENGINEERS (AGES 0-5) FAMILY FUN (GRADES K-5) MUSICAL EXPLORERS (AGES 0-5) Explore building and engineering challenges! Join us for a fun family evening filled Explore sound, rhythm, and movement! URBANA Thursdays, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, and with crafts, activities, and games! URBANA Thursdays, Mar. 26, Apr. 30, and May 7; 10:35 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ Wednesdays, Mar. 11, 25, May 28; 10:35 a.m. Apr. 8, 22, and May 27; 5:30 p.m. EXPLORATION STATION (GRADES K-5) PAWS2READ WITH GO TEAM Explore the world around you through science, JUMPING JAMBOREE (AGES 0-5) THERAPY DOGS (AGES 5+) math, technology, history, art, and literature. Everyone will find a way to stay active in this Read aloud to a Go Team therapy dog. Improve MYERSVILLE Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, program all about movement and motor skills! your reading confidence and make a new friend. Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 28; 2 p.m. URBANA Thursdays, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, and WALKERSVILLE Thursdays, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 14; 10:35 a.m. ESCAPE ROOM (GRADES K-5) and May 28; 6:30 p.m. Work as a team to solve clues CAREGIVER’S TOOLBOX (AGES 0-5) MINECRAFT SCAVENGER HUNT and escape the room! Gentle Movement for Body and Mind (GRADES K-5) BRUNSWICK Thursday, Mar. 5; 2 p.m. Machelle Lee from Roots & River Yoga Enjoy a scavenger hunt inspired by Minecraft. and 4:15 p.m. presents six gentle movements to C. BURR ARTZ Saturday, Mar. 28; 2 p.m. care for your whole body and mind. A AROUND THE WORLD (GRADES K-5) playgroup for children will be included. JUNK CHALLENGE (GRADES K-5) Explore the world around us by learning about BRUNSWICK Friday, Mar. 13; 11 a.m. Make an amazing creation out of recyclable one different country each week through materials. All of the junk will be provided, multicultural activities and hands-on projects. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and you can take your project home! MIDDLETOWN Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Enjoy a fun storytime and learn about FCPL’s C. BURR ARTZ Tuesday, Mar. 31; 4 p.m. Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 28; 4:30 p.m. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program and ESCAPE ROOM (AGES 3+) why early exposure to books is so important. LEGO® FUN (GRADES K-5) BRUNSWICK Saturday, Apr. 11; 10:30 a.m. Build with LEGO® bricks at the library. Work with a team to escape the room. BRUNSWICK Tuesday, Mar. 31; 4:15 p.m. MYERSVILLE Thursday, Mar. 5; 6:30 p.m. Self-Care for Caregivers PLAYDATE! (AGES 0-5) Join Annie Young of Rainbow Montessori NINJA TRAINING (AGES 3+) School in Charles Town, WV for a Train to be a ninja. A craft, activity, or playgroup designed for conversation about teaching children MYERSVILLE Thursday, Apr. 2; 6:30 p.m. children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. independence, life skills, self-care, THURMONT Fridays, Mar. 6, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 17, ANIMAL ANTICS (AGES 3+) 24, and May 1, 15, 29; 10:30 a.m. and care for others. A playgroup for children will be included. Bunny Hopping FRIDAY FUN (AGES 0-5) BRUNSWICK Tuesday, Apr. 14; 6 p.m. Bunny hopping is a growing new A craft, activity, or playgroup designed for sport! Local bunny hoppers will strut children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Navigating Screen Time their stuff leaping over jumps of all BRUNSWICK Fridays, Mar. 6, 27, Apr. 3, 10, 24, Kelly Beins of Occupational Therapy heights. This is a live animal event. and May 1, 22, 29; 11 a.m. Consulting shares strategies for THURMONT Monday, Apr. 6; 6:30 p.m. navigating screen time with your child SATURDAY PLAYGROUP (AGES 0-5) that don’t involve eliminating it. A Dog Agility and Tricks Play and meet friends at the library! playgroup for children will be included. Sit, stay, heel! Local 4-H members share POINT OF ROCKS Saturdays, Mar. 7, Apr. 4, BRUNSWICK Friday, May 8; 11 a.m. their talented dogs in this high-energy and May 2; 10:05 a.m. demonstration. This is a live animal event. FLIPS AND FUN WITH YMCA THURMONT Monday, Apr. 13; 4 p.m. CELEBRATE NATIONAL BUBBLE WEEK GYMNASTICS (AGES 0-5) (AGES 3-5) The YMCA comes to you! Join YMCA Meet a Hedgehog Celebrate National Bubble Week Gymnastics instructors for a fun, flip- What do hedgehogs eat? Do their quills hurt with a fun bubble art craft. filled morning. Parents must sign a to touch? Are they related to porcupines? POINT OF ROCKS Monday, Mar. 9; 11 a.m. waiver prior to participation. Get the answers to these questions and WALKERSVILLE Wednesdays, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, more. This is a live animal event. PINT-SIZED PAINTERS (AGES 0-3) and May 20; 10:45 a.m. THURMONT Monday, Apr. 20; 6:30 p.m. Explore different painting styles and tools, specifically geared towards PAW PATROL PARTY (AGES 0-5) Meet Vinni the Miniature Horse the smallest of painters. Join us for Paw Patrol-themed Vinni the Miniature Horse has an inspiring MIDDLETOWN Tuesdays, Mar. 10, 24, Apr. 7, crafts and activities. story to tell. Learn how he was rescued and 14, 28, and May 5, 12, 19, 26; 10:45 a.m. BRUNSWICK Friday, Mar. 20; 11 a.m. now brings joy to others in the community. THURMONT Monday, Apr. 27; 6:30 p.m. KIDS MAKE (GRADES K-5) WORLD OF MULAN PARTY (GRADES K-5) Explore your own interests Enjoy a Mulan-themed party featuring DISCOVERY DEPOT WITH ROSE with hands-on projects. a HiYa karate demonstration, HILL MANOR (GRADES K-5) C. BURR ARTZ Tuesdays, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, crafts, and fun activities. Discover and explore with fun activities, and May 12; 4 p.m. URBANA Wednesday, Mar. 25; 4:30 p.m. including Historic Toys and Everyday Artifacts from Rose Hill Manor Park and Children’s Museum. MYERSVILLE Tuesday, Apr. 7; 4:15 p.m.

Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. 10 FCPL.ORG WINGS OF FIRE DRAGON PARTY (GRADES K-5) Celebrate the book series with BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK games and crafts about dragons! C. BURR ARTZ Thursday, Apr. 9; 2 p.m. Frederick County Public Libraries partners with Frederick HARRY POTTER PARTY WITH County Public Schools to celebrate Brain Awareness Week, ROSE HILL MANOR (GRADES K-5) a worldwide celebration of the brain for people of all ages. Join us for a magical hour as we sample Build your brain, learn how it works, and more between activities and fun from Hogwarts March 16 and 22. History Camps. Presented by Rose Hill Manor Park & Children’s Museum. CHILDREN’S BRAIN TEASERS (GRADES K-5) THURMONT Saturday, May 2; 2 p.m. Enjoy fun brain games to challenge URBANA Thursday, Apr. 9; 4 p.m. TINY STEM (AGES 1-5) and work your brain. MO WILLEMS AND FRIENDS STEM projects geared toward C. BURR ARTZ Tuesday, Mar. 17; 4 p.m. smaller hands and imaginations. PARTY (GRADES K-3) BRUNSWICK Thursday, Mar. 19; 11:15 a.m. PRESCHOOL STEM LAB (AGES 3-5) Have fun with games, crafts, and Explore Science, Technology, MIDDLETOWN Monday, Mar. 16; activities that celebrate some of your 10:45 a.m. Engineering, and Math concepts in favorite Mo Willems characters. the STEM Lab. Children under age 8 MYERSVILLE Wednesday, Mar. 18; must be accompanied by an adult. C. BURR ARTZ Friday, Apr. 10; 2 p.m. 11:15 a.m. URBANA Wednesday, Mar. 18; 10:35 a.m. SUPA AWESOME DOG MAN PARTY THURMONT Wednesday, Mar. 18; 2 p.m. PHYSICS PLAYGROUND (GRADES K-5) SCHOOL SKILLS FOR (GRADES K-5) Celebrate your favorite part- PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 3-5) human, part-canine police officer Discover forces, the laws of physics, Practice school-readiness skills with fun crafts and activities. and the movement of matter while with cutting, tracing, play, and URBANA Friday, Apr. 10; 2 p.m. solving problems and challenges. other literacy activities. MIDDLETOWN Wednesday, Mar. 18; FUN DAY AT THE LIBRARY: BRUNSWICK Wednesday, Mar. 18; 4:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m. MAKE A KITE (AGES 2-5) C. BURR ARTZ Monday, Mar. 16; 11:45 a.m. CREATIVE KIDS (AGES 0-5) April is National Kite Month, so drop Explore color, shapes, and art! in for a kite craft and flying fun! MIDDLETOWN Thursday, Mar. 19; 10:45 a.m. URBANA Thursday, Mar. 19; 10:35 a.m. POINT OF ROCKS Monday, Apr. 13; 11 a.m. MYERSVILLE Monday, Mar. 16; 11:15 a.m. CRAFTERNOON (GRADES K-5) MINUTE TO WIN IT (GRADES K-5) THURMONT Tuesday, Mar. 17; 11:15 a.m. Learn about your brain through Play silly, fun, and sometimes difficult URBANA Tuesday, Mar. 17; 2 p.m. crafts and activities. games. Stack pennies, get ping pong balls WALKERSVILLE Thursday, Mar. 19; C. BURR ARTZ Thursday, Mar. 19; 4 p.m. to bounce out of a tissue box, and more. 10:45 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ Monday, Apr. 13; 2 p.m. NIGHT OWLS! (AGES 4+) DISCOVERY STATION (GRADES 1-4) Gaming, technology, slime! Hands- SPRING FLING (AGES 0-5) Explore the world around you on fun for the entire family. Join us for spring-themed crafts and activities. through science, math, technology, THURMONT Thursday, Mar. 19; 6:30 p.m. BRUNSWICK Friday, Apr. 17; 11 a.m. history, art, and literature. URBANA Monday, Mar. 16; 2:30 p.m. OPEN STEM LAB (AGES 3-18) BLAST FROM THE PAST (GRADES K-5) Explore Science, Technology, Discover exciting people and places in history. DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME Engineering, and Math concepts in C. BURR ARTZ Tuesdays, Apr. 21 and (GRADES K-5) the STEM Lab. Caregivers, please May 19; 4 p.m. Get messy with fun projects you accompany children under age 8. MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU could never do at home. Glitter, THURMONT Sunday, Mar. 22; 2 p.m. (AGES 3-12) playdough, paint, and more. WALKERSVILLE Monday, Mar. 16; 4 p.m. Celebrate the galaxy far, far away TEEN with games and activities. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF ESCAPE ROOM (GRADES 6-12) THURMONT Monday, May 4; 6:30 p.m. THE BRAIN (GRADES K-5) Solve puzzles, decipher codes, and STAR WARS REVENGE OF THE 6TH Jump into the body’s nervous escape before time runs out! system and explore the brain using WALKERSVILLE Thursday, Mar. 19; 3:30 p.m. LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT: virtual reality technology. A SCREEN-FREE EVENT (AGES 0+) THURMONT Monday, Mar. 16; 6:30 p.m. Calling all Jedi! Use the Force to unscramble Baby Yoda’s secret message as you seek Star Wars characters throughout the library. URBANA Wednesday, May 6; 6 p.m.

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FCPL.ORG PET PARTY (AGES 3+) BOOK MAKERS (GRADES K-3) PEPPA PIG BOOK PARTY (AGES 0+) Enjoy pet crafts, games, and activities. Learn how to make different Celebrate reading with stories and MYERSVILLE Thursday, May 7; 6:30 p.m. types of blank books. activities featuring Peppa Pig. BRUNSWICK Tuesdays, Mar. 17, Apr. 21, and EMMITSBURG Thursday, Mar. 5; 10:30 a.m. MEET VINNI, THE MINIATURE HORSE May 19; 4:15 p.m. (AGES 0+) MULTILINGUAL STORYTIME (AGES 0-5) Vinni is an ambassador for rescue horses #CRAZYMESSYFUN (GRADES K-5) Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories everywhere, who enjoys working as a therapy Get ready to have some fun from around the world. horse and bringing joy and smiles to all. and dress for a mess! C. BURR ARTZ Fridays, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, MYERSVILLE Tuesday, May 12; 11 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ Tuesdays, Mar. 24 and Apr. 28; 10, 17, 24, and May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 11:15 a.m. 2 p.m., and May 26; 4 p.m. WINNIE-THE-POOH PARTY (AGES 0-5) ON-SITE AT CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN Explore the Hundred Acre Wood with ART EXPLORERS! (GRADES K-5) PARK: STORYTIME AND HIKE (AGES 3+) Winnie-the-Pooh-themed crafts, games, Express yourself through art. It’s Storytime followed by an easy hike led and activities, presented in partnership with the process, not the product! by a Park Ranger. Meet at Visitor Center, Rose Hill Manor Park & Children’s Museum. THURMONT Tuesdays, Mar. 24, Apr. 14, 14707 Park Central Rd., Thurmont. and May 19; 4 p.m. BRUNSWICK Friday, May 15; 11 a.m. THURMONT Fridays, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, and May 1; 10:30 a.m. CREATIVE KIDS (AGES 0-5) WATER PAINTING (GRADES 1-5) Water is life! Let this element inspire you. Explore color, shapes, and art! ON-SITE AT FREDERICK COUNTY Create a watercolor picture to take home. URBANA Thursday, May 21; 10:35 a.m. HEALTH DEPARTMENT: SNUGGLES THURMONT Saturday, Apr. 4; 12 p.m. AND STORIES (AGES 0-5) BEAUTY AND THE BEAST WITH ART ZONE: BACK TO BACH Stories and songs for children with their ROSE HILL MANOR (AGES 3-6) (GRADES K-3) caregiver at the Health Department Discover the history behind this classic tale in Join us for a special edition of Art Zone (lower level across from WIC) at a fun and interactive storytime. Presented by with Back to Bach, a nationally-recognized 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Rose Hill Manor Park and Children’s Museum. nonprofit spreading a love of music education. WALKERSVILLE Tuesdays, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, 28, THURMONT Friday, May 22; 10:30 a.m. and May 12, 26; 10:30 a.m. BRUNSWICK Tuesday, Apr. 7; 4:15 p.m. CREATE YOUR STORY (GRADES K-5) CRAFTERNOON (GRADES K-5) PETER RABBIT BOOK PARTY (AGES 0+) Discover the stories of past historical Celebrate reading with stories and Have fun with crafts and make figures and use art to tell your life story. activities featuring Peter Rabbit. something special to take home. C. BURR ARTZ Saturday, May 23; 2 p.m. EMMITSBURG Thursday, Apr. 2; 10:30 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ Thursdays, Apr. 16 and May 21; 4 p.m. MAKE & CREATE WONDERS OF WATER STORYTIME SPRING CLEANING: BATH BOMBS (AGES 0-5) LITTLE PICASSOS (AGES 3-6) (GRADES 1-5) Celebrate water with stories, songs, and more. Little ones will express themselves Create fresh-scented bath bombs that THURMONT Saturday, Apr. 4; 11 a.m. through painting, drawing, and more. will have you feeling spring clean! WORLD OF POOH PARTY WITH THURMONT Mondays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, THURMONT Monday, May 18; 6:30 p.m. Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 11, 18; 2 p.m. ROSE HILL MANOR (AGES 3-5) START AN INDOOR GARDEN (GRADES K-5) Enjoy an interactive storytime program ARTZ AND ARTISTS (GRADES K-5) Don’t miss out on having your own summer exploring the World of Pooh. Presented by Learn about an artist and create garden! Learn how to care for plants and Rose Hill Manor Park Children’s Museum. a masterpiece to take home. what makes them grow. Each participant will EMMITSBURG Thursday, May 7; 10:30 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ Tuesdays, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, take home a miniature garden of their own. MIDDLETOWN Friday, Apr. 17; 11 a.m. and May 5; 4 p.m. EMMITSBURG Saturday, May 23; 11 a.m. POINT OF ROCKS Tuesday, May 19; 11 a.m. ART ZONE (GRADES K-3) STAR WARS CELEBRATION (AGES 3-12) Explore the world of art through fun, SPECIAL STORYTIME hands-on projects. Celebrate May the 4th with a special BRUNSWICK Tuesdays, Mar. 3 and May 5; 4:15 p.m. READ ACROSS AMERICA: STUFFED storytime, games, and activities. ANIMAL SLEEPOVER (AGES 2+) MIDDLETOWN Monday, May 4; 6:30 p.m. TINY ARTISTS (AGES 0-3) Bring your stuffed animal for a bedtime DINOSAUR STORYTIME (AGE 2) Art projects for the littlest hands. story and activities, then leave your Dinosaur songs, stories, and fun for MYERSVILLE Thursdays, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, stuffed friend for a fun sleepover in the toddlers and their grownups followed and May 7; 11:15 a.m. library! Pick up stuffed animal friend by a dinosaur-filled playgroup. and a photo on Tuesday, Mar. 3. ART LAB (GRADES K-5) URBANA Tuesday, May 19; 10:05 a.m. THURMONT Monday, Mar. 2; 6:30 p.m. Experiment with different art mediums and techniques in this program designed to STARLIGHT STORYTIME (AGES 0-10) BEAUTY AND THE BEAST WITH allow creative expression. 3/14: Fantastical Join us in your pajamas and slippers ROSE HILL MANOR (AGES 3-6) Bean Sculptures, 4/11: Gravity Rain for an evening storytime. Discover the history behind this classic tale in Paintings, 5/9: Pulled String Paintings. WALKERSVILLE Wednesdays, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; a fun and interactive storytime. Presented by EMMITSBURG Saturdays, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, 6:30 p.m. Rose Hill Manor Park and Children’s Museum. and May 9; 1 p.m. WALKERSVILLE Thursday, May 21; 10:45 a.m. Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. 12 FCPL.ORG “VINNI THE MINI” TAKES OVER THURMONT

Vinni the miniature horse, fondly known as “Vinni the Mini,” will be dancing— yes that is correct, dancing!—into Thurmont Regional Library and Myersville Community Library this spring to share his inspirational story. To prepare, we visited Vinni at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) to learn a bit more about this talented little horse. Vinni’s Favorite Things ANIMAL ANTICS: Food: Animal Crackers (they are my special travel treats) Meet Vinni the Miniature Horse Place to Visit: I love elementary schools—really any place with kids because they always laugh at my jokes! Monday, Apr. 27; 6:30 P.M. THURMONT Dance Move: I’m working on learning how to floss, but my old standby move is to pose on my pedestal, it makes me feel tall. Tuesday, May 12; 11 A.M. Friend: I live with another great pony that was saved by DEFHR. His name MYERSVILLE is Nugget, and he has always been a great friend and mentor. (Ages 3+) Road Trip Song: Probably the classic “Wild Horses” by The Rolling Stones.

STEM TINY STEM (AGES 1-5) NATURE SPROUTS (AGES 3-5) STEM projects geared toward Explore the natural world through OPEN STEM LAB (AGES 3-18) smaller hands and imaginations. stories and fun activities. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and BRUNSWICK Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 26, Apr. 2, C. BURR ARTZ Wednesdays, Mar. 4, 18, 25, Math concepts in the STEM Lab. Caregivers, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 28; 11:15 a.m. Apr. 1, 15, 22, 29, and May 6, 13, 20, 27; please accompany children under age 8. MIDDLETOWN Mondays, Mar. 9, 23, 30, Apr. 13, 11:45 a.m. THURMONT Sundays, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29, Apr. 5, 20, 27, and May 11, 18; 10:45 a.m. MIDDLETOWN Fridays, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, 12, 19, 26, and May 3, 10, 17, 31; 2 p.m. MYERSVILLE Wednesdays, Mar. 4, 11, 25, Apr. 1, Apr. 3, 10, 24, and May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 10:45 a.m. 8, 15, 22, 29, and May 6, 13, 20, 27; 11:15 a.m. THURMONT Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, DISCOVERY STATION (GRADES 1-4) Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 28; 2 p.m. Explore the world around you through science, THURMONT Wednesdays, Mar. 11, 25, Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29, and May 13, 20, 27; 2 p.m. WALKERSVILLE Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 28; 1 p.m. URBANA Mondays, Mar. 2, 9, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, WALKERSVILLE Tuesdays, Mar. 3, 10, 24, 31; and May 11, 18 ; 2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. and Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 12, PHYSICS PLAYGROUND (GRADES K-5) 19, 26; 10:45 a.m. DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME (GRADES K-5) Discover forces, the laws of physics, PRESCHOOL STEM LAB (AGES 3-5) and the movement of matter while Get messy with fun projects you could never do Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and solving problems and challenges. at home. Glitter, playdough, paint, and more. Math concepts in the STEM Lab. Caregivers, MIDDLETOWN Wednesdays, Mar. 4, 25, Apr. 1, WALKERSVILLE Mondays, Mar. 2, 9, 23, 30, 8, 15, 22, 29, and May 6, 13, 20, 27; 4:30 p.m. Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 11, 18; 4 p.m. please accompany children under age 8. URBANA Wednesdays, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, ELEMENTARY STEM LAB (GRADES K-3) PRESCHOOL CODING CLUB (AGES 3-5) Apr. 1, 8, 15, and May 6, 13, 20, 27; 10:35 a.m. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Introduction to early coding concepts Math concepts in the STEM Lab. Caregivers, through a variety of activities and games. please accompany children under age 8. C. BURR ARTZ Wednesdays, Mar. 11 BRUNSWICK Tuesdays, Mar. 24, Apr. 28, and Apr. 8; 11:45 a.m. and May 26; 4:15 p.m. MIDDLETOWN Mondays, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, EMMITSBURG Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 26, Apr. 2, and May 4; 10:45 a.m. 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 28; 6 p.m. MYERSVILLE Mondays, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, and May 11; 11:15 a.m. THURMONT Wednesdays, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, and May 6; 2 p.m.

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FCPL.ORG 13 NIGHT OWLS! (AGES 4+) MOVIE MAKERS (GRADES K-5) ON-SITE AT CUNNINGHAM FALLS Gaming, technology, slime! Hands-on Use an iPad to make your own movie! STATE PARK: EARTH DAY fun for the entire family. BRUNSWICK Thursday, Mar. 12; 2 p.m. CANOE TRIP (AGES 7+) THURMONT Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 26, Apr. 2, MINECRAFT (GRADES K-5) Park Rangers will lead a canoe experience 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30 p.m. in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Enter the world of Minecraft to Earth Day. Space is limited, so come early SCIENCE SAMPLER (GRADES K-5) build, explore, and destroy! to check in. Children 10 and under must be Owl Pellets URBANA Wednesdays, Mar. 18, Apr. 8, and accompanied by an adult in the canoe. Please Become a wildlife biologist! Investigate May 13; 4:30 p.m. note this event is weather dependent. Check what owls eat by dissecting an owl pellet. LEGO® WEDO EXPLORATIONS FCPL’s Facebook page (@FredCoLibrary) for THURMONT Monday, Mar. 9; 6:30 p.m. (GRADES K-5) cancellation. Meet at the CFSP Boat Ramp Chemical Reactions Explore science through robot-based across from the Park Office, 14039 Catoctin Become a chemist! Learn how learning with LEGO® WeDo. Participants Hollow Road. Event canoes provided by chemical reactions happen and will engineer, code, and experiment. Frederick County Parks and Recreation. try a few out for yourself. BRUNSWICK Thursday, Mar. 19; 2 p.m. THURMONT Sunday, Apr. 19; 12 p.m. THURMONT Monday, Mar. 23; 6:30 p.m. EXPLORE ELECTRONICS (GRADES K-5) MAY THE 4TH: A STAR WARS Float Your Boat Explore a variety of activities that DISCOVERY STATION (GRADES 1-4) Become an engineer! Design a boat, test introduce the science of electronics. Explore the world of droids with our it, and see how much weight it will hold. BRUNSWICK Thursday, Mar. 26; 2 p.m. LittleBits Star Wars Droids! THURMONT Monday, Mar. 30; 6:30 p.m. URBANA Monday, May 4; 2:30 p.m. CRAZY CHEMISTRY! (GRADES 3-5) FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS What happens if we add a little of CONSTRUCTION ZONE (GRADES K-5) (GRADES K-5) this? Or a little of that? Let’s find out Build a bridge, sail a boat, design a Forensic science is like a game! Find clues, as we explore the science of chemistry maze, and construct a tower. piece together puzzles, and solve mysteries. with hands-on experiments. BRUNSWICK Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28; Learn techniques detectives use when MIDDLETOWN Monday, Apr. 6; 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. solving crimes and meet a local detective. THURMONT Thursdays, Mar. 12, 19, 26; 11 a.m.

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The Catoctin Furnace Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17 | 10a.m.–5p.m. Frederick County Public Libraries, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Cunningham Falls State Park, and Catoctin Mountain Park celebrate the region’s Visit www.catoctinfurnace.org history as an early center for iron making. for a full listing of events. • Near 12525 Catoctin • Delicious historic foods Furnace Road, Thurmont • Tours • Live blacksmithing & • Arts Don’t miss the after-hours concert! casting demonstrations Jubilee Voices • Crafts • “Feats of Strength” cannonball In the picturesque Village of tosses & anvil-lifting contests • Live music performances Catoctin Furnace and more! Presented by Thurmont Regional Library • Hands-on activities

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FCPL.ORG 15 BOOKS & AUTHORS FORTNITE TOURNAMENT (GRADES 6-12) TEEN VOTER REGISTRATION Join your friends for a Fortnite Battle Royale! (GRADES 6-12) WRITING WORKSHOP (GRADES 6-12) This project is made possible in part by the Learn about the importance of voting and Pressure-free, creativity-stretching, not- Institute of Museum and Library Services. register to vote with a member of the like-school sessions. Useful for expanding THURMONT Saturday, Apr. 11; 1:30 p.m. Board of Elections. All students in middle your talent and honing your writing skills. URBANA Wednesday, Mar. 4; 2 p.m. and high school may attend, students THURMONT Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; WALKERSVILLE Tuesdays, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, aged 16 and up may register to vote. 5 p.m. and May 12; 3 p.m. BRUNSWICK Thursday, Mar. 5; 6:30 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB C.A.M CLUB: COSPLAY, ANIME, CONCUSSION AWARENESS (GRADES 6-8) MANGA (GRADES 6-12) (GRADES 6-12) Books and bites: Join us for a snack and a Explore new manga series or books, Join doctors from Parkview Medical group discussion of your favorite titles. watch an anime episode or movie, and Group as they present information URBANA Fridays, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, and participate in a cosplay workshop. on concussion awareness. May 1; 3:45 p.m. URBANA Mondays, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, and May 4; WALKERSVILLE Monday, Mar. 9; 6:30 p.m. 4 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL BOOK CLUB DUNGEONS & DRAGONS MEET-UP (GRADES 9-12) TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL (GRADES 6-12) (GRADES 6-ADULT) Books and bites: Join us for a snack and a Make a difference - volunteer, gain Stop by to create a character, play a one-shot, group discussion of your favorite titles. leadership experience, and discuss what or just learn a little bit more about Dungeons URBANA Thursdays, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, and the library can do for you. Food provided. & Dragons. All experience levels welcome! May 14; 5:30 p.m. BRUNSWICK Thursdays, Mar. 12 and MIDDLETOWN Wednesdays, Mar. 11, Apr. 8, WRITING CLUB (GRADES 6-12) Apr. 9; 6 p.m. and May 13; 6:30 p.m. Practice brainstorming tips and C. BURR ARTZ Mondays, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, and May 4; 4 p.m. COFFEE HOUSE (GRADES 6-12) edit with peers. All forms of writing Relax and unwind with friends while welcome. Help publish our first Zine! THURMONT Wednesdays, Mar. 25, Apr. 29, and May 27; 3 p.m. creating a masterpiece and sipping URBANA Mondays, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, and on coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. May 11; 4 p.m. URBANA Thursdays, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, and May 8; 6 p.m. BRUNSWICK Thursdays, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, and May 14; 6:30 p.m. COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY WALKERSVILLE Wednesdays, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, and May 20; 3:30 p.m. TGIF! (GRADES 6-12) CAPTURE THE FLAG (AGES 13-23) SCHOOL’S OUT! (GRADES 6-12) Chill and chow down. Snacks, games, and more. Frederick County high school and college THURMONT Fridays, Mar. 13, 27, Apr. 10, 24, Try PlayStation VR games and students are invited to compete in MAGIC’s and May 8, 22; 3 p.m. Capture the Flag Ethical Decoding Challenge! hang out with friends. Entry-level cybersecurity competition THURMONT Wednesday, Mar. 4; 1 p.m. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS MEET-UP using digital tools to solve puzzles and SCHOOL’S OUT! (GRADES 6-12) (GRADES 6-12) earn points. The team with the most School’s out early! Celebrate with Create a character with the might points when the bell rings wins. NO PRIOR food, a movie, and an activity. and magic to slay a dragon, join in an EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! To enter, visit epic adventure, learn strategy and magicinc.org/events. Register your team C. BURR ARTZ Wednesdays, Mar. 4 and Apr. 8; 2:30 p.m. leadership, 3D print mini figs! and make sure all members of your team C. BURR ARTZ Tuesdays, Mar. 17, Apr. 21, register to attend the event at FCPL. MARCH MADNESS AT POINT OF ROCKS and May 19; 4 p.m. C. BURR ARTZ Saturday, Apr. 18; 10 a.m. (GRADES 6-12) HUNT FOR THE LUCKY CHARMS Join in on March Madness fun with a EDUCATION & ENJOYMENT basketball training and pick-up game at (GRADES 6-12) Search the library for lucky charms! YOUTH ART MONTH (GRADES 6-12) Point of Rocks Library. Instructed by local trainers from Brunswick High School. BRUNSWICK Thursday, Mar. 19; 6 p.m. March is Youth Art Month Month at POINT OF ROCKS Wednesday, Mar. 4; 3 p.m. your library. We will display the work of ON-SITE AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS: Catoctin High, Thurmont Middle, and TEEN TAKEOVER (GRADES 6-12) TEEN GAME NIGHT (GRADES 6-12) local home school students Mar. 1-31. Hang out with friends and join an activity. Meet Urbana Regional Library librarians at THURMONT Sunday, Mar. 1; 1 p.m. C. BURR ARTZ Mondays, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, and Buffalo Wild Wings, 3335 Worthington Blvd., Frederick. Games and snacks provided. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (GRADES 6-12) May 11; 4 p.m. MYERSVILLE Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 19. 26, URBANA Thursdays, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, and An exciting tabletop adventure for Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 28; 4 p.m. May 21; 6 p.m. novices and experts. Use our materials to lead your own guild or test your MARIO PARTY ESCAPE ROOM! wits against our game master. (GRADES 4-12) URBANA Sundays, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, You’ve been sucked into a videogame! 19, 26, and May 3, 10, 17, 31; 2 p.m. Help Mario save Princess Peach and escape the game before Bowser catches you! C. BURR ARTZ Sunday, Mar. 22; 2 p.m.

Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. FCPL.ORG EARTH DAY Frederick County Public Libraries invites you to “go green” this spring to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020. ALL AGES ADULT PERMACULTURE 101 Join permaculture designer Antonette CELEBRATE OUR GREEN EARTH! HOW RECYCLING REALLY WORKS Vasseur, CPD, to learn how to create Celebrate Earth Day by making Staff from the Dept. of Solid Waste an eco-conscious outdoor space your own flower pot and planting Management discuss what can and using sustainable, native plants. a flower, fruit, or vegetable. cannot be recycled and the impact of BRUNSWICK Saturday, Apr. 4; 11 a.m. POINT OF ROCKS Wednesday, Apr. 22; 5 p.m. “wish-cycling” non-recyclable items. MYERSVILLE Monday, Mar. 2; 1 p.m. RECYCLE IT! FAMILY FEUD Play this family-friendly game CHILDREN’S BAY WISE - IMPROVING THE about recycling’s top answers. NATURE EXPLORERS (GRADES K-5) CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED THURMONT Saturday, Apr. 4; 11:30 a.m. Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary with IN FREDERICK COUNTY COMPOSTING AT HOME a variety of fun and nature-themed activities. A MD Master Gardener will discuss See how easy it is to compost your food and ways to plant and maintain sustainable BRUNSWICK Thursdays, Apr. 2, 9, 16, yard waste at home. You could win a compost 23, 30; 2 p.m. yards and gardens that help protect bin courtesy of the Town of Walkersville! the Chesapeake Bay watershed. WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, Apr. 15; 11 a.m. RECYCLE IT! STORYTIME (AGES 0-10) MIDDLETOWN Thursday, Mar. 19; 11:30 a.m. Stories and more about going “green.” SAVING THE MIDDLETOWN BLUEBIRDS THURMONT Saturday, Apr. 4; 10 a.m. RAIN GARDENS Meet Kathy Kremnitzer, who cares for the and 1:30 p.m. Don Dorsey, Project Manager in bluebird boxes in Middletown Park. Learn how the Office of Sustainability and saving bluebirds improves our environment. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORERS Environmental Resources, talks about MIDDLETOWN Wednesday, Apr. 22; (GRADES K-5) the benefits of starting a rain garden. 11:30 a.m. Nature-based learning on important THURMONT Sunday, Mar. 22; 2 p.m. environmental topics. GREEN HOMES CHALLENGE THURMONT Thursdays, Apr. 16, 23, 30; 11 a.m. GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS Sustainable Frederick County will present Join Master Gardener Don Ludke for an PINT-SIZED PAINTERS (AGES 0-3) information about The Green Homes introductory class on gardening. Learn Challenge–a fun and easy way to save Explore different painting styles and basic tips to start your first home garden. energy, adopt environmentally-friendly tools, specifically geared towards C. BURR ARTZ Wednesday, Mar. 25; 6 p.m. practices, and use renewable energy. the smallest of painters. C. Burr Artz Wednesday, Apr. 22; 7 p.m. MIDDLETOWN Tuesday, Apr. 21; 10:45 a.m. GARDENING 101: BEGINNER VEGGIES AND HERBS THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY TEEN Learn the tips and tricks to growing AND OUR FUTURE your own food. Participate in a hands- Includes observations and conclusions PAGE ART (GRADES 6-12) on creation to take home. Presented by of climate science and the steps A whimsical way to write poetry Tiger Waddell from UMD Extension. we can take to lessen the impact using recycled books. WALKERSVILLE Saturday, Mar. 28; 11 a.m. of climate change on our lives. THURMONT Thursday, Apr. 16; 6 p.m. CLIMATE CHANGE & EMMITSBURG Saturday, May 2; 10 a.m. EARTH DAY PARTY (GRADES 6-12) FREDERICK COUNTY TRACKING BIRDS FOR SCIENCE The Earth is everyone’s inheritance! Celebrate From big picture to local impact, look at Andy McGann of Cellular Tracking the 50th Anniversary of this day with evidence from peer-reviewed sources Technologies, LLC. explains modern environmental tips, make-n-takes, and more. and learn about the Climate Change wildlife telemetry in the age of wearables THURMONT Wednesday, Apr. 22; 6 p.m. Working Group of Frederick County. like Fitbits and Apple Watch. MYERSVILLE Wednesday, Apr. 1; 1 p.m. RECYCLED CREATIONS (GRADES 6-12) THURMONT Sunday, May 3; 1:30 p.m. Keep the Earth Day party rolling THURMONT GREENFEST GO with some recycled creations! GREEN WORKSHOPS BRUNSWICK Thursday, Apr. 23; 6 p.m. Learn how you can make an environmental difference during these workshops at Greenfest. THURMONT Saturday, Apr. 4; 10 a.m.

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FCPL.ORG GIANT GAMES (GRADES 6-12) TATTOOING BANANAS (GRADES 6-12) CRAFTERNOON: BATH SALTS Elevate your board game experience! We’ve all seen bananas turn brown. Use this (GRADES 6-12) Play popular games that are browning process and a pin to create art! Make your own bath salts for transformed to life-size. WALKERSVILLE Thursday, Apr. 30; 3:30 p.m. a cozy, scented soak. WALKERSVILLE Tuesdays, Mar. 24 and URBANA Monday, Mar. 16; 4 p.m. May 26; 3:30 p.m. MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU (GRADES 6-12) STEAM CAFE (GRADES 6-12) LASER TAG (GRADES 6-12) Celebrate your love of Star Wars Homemade Neon Bouncy Balls WALKERSVILLE Wednesdays, Mar. 25, Apr. 29, with games, activities, and snacks Experiment and make your own and May 27; 3:30 p.m. inspired by a galaxy far, far away. bouncy balls in fun, neon colors. WORLD TRAVELERS (GRADES 6-9) THURMONT Monday, May 4; 3 p.m. EMMITSBURG Saturday, Mar. 21; 1 p.m. Global explorations though BIKING WORKSHOP WITH THREE Recycled Magazine Boxes language, culture, and cuisine. POINTS CYCLE (GRADES 6-12) Turn old magazines into eco-friendly boxes. WALKERSVILLE Fridays, Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24; 3:30 p.m. Have all of your bike questions answered EMMITSBURG Saturday, Apr. 18; 1 p.m. and learn about local biking trails with SPRING BREAK PARTY (GRADES 6-12) an expert from Three Points Cycle. DIY Peg Light Celebrate a break from school with games, BRUNSWICK Thursday, May 7; 6 p.m. DIY a lamp using wooden clothing pegs. crafts, and snacks. EMMITSBURG Saturday, May 16; 1 p.m. THURMONT Wednesday, Apr. 8; 1 p.m. DE-STRESS WITH DIY BATH BOMBS (GRADES 6-12) TEEN CUISINE SPRING EDITION ARTEMIS FOWL ESCAPE ROOM WALKERSVILLE Tuesday, May 19; 3:30 p.m. (GRADES 6-12) (GRADES 6-12) Make and sample simple recipes ESCAPE FROM THE CHOCOLATE Participate in our Artemis Fowl escape room made from seasonal ingredients. in anticipation of the upcoming movie. FACTORY (GRADES 6-12) WALKERSVILLE Thursdays, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, and May 28; 3:30 p.m. URBANA Wednesday, Apr. 8; 2 p.m. You and your team of explorers have become trapped in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate HAIKU ART (GRADES 6-12) POKEMON MEETUP (GRADES 3-12) Factory. Use your wits to escape! Bring a simple poem to life with art. Share your love of all things Pokemon BRUNSWICK Thursday, May 21; 5:30 p.m. EMMITSBURG Saturday, Apr. 4; 1 p.m. with like-minded individuals! Card, phone, BINGO (GRADES 6-12) and video game fans are all invited. PEEP SHOW (GRADES 6-12) Play Bingo, eat snacks! BRUNSWICK Thursday, Apr. 9; 1 p.m. Create a festive diorama using BRUNSWICK Thursday, May 28; 6:15 p.m. TEEN TRIVIA (GRADES 6-12) Peeps marshmallow candies. THURMONT Thursday, Apr. 9; 5 p.m. Compete in an evening of trivia, prizes, MAKE & CREATE and snacks! WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, Apr. 8; 2 p.m. BRUNSWICK Thursday, Apr. 16; 6 p.m. EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN CRAFTERNOON (GRADES 6-12) SINK (GRADES 6-12) GLOW-IN-THE-DARK CAPTURE Peep Diorama Need a break from studying? Want a We’ll supply the peeps and materials, THE FLAG (GRADES 6-12) place a hang out? Stop by the library to you bring your imagination to make C. BURR ARTZ Sunday, Apr. 19; 2 p.m. make and enjoy some creative snacks! your own Peep Diorama! MIDDLETOWN Tuesdays, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, CANDY BALL (GRADES 6-12) URBANA Monday, Apr. 20; 4 p.m. Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 12, 19, 26; 3:30 p.m. Play a unique candy game. Jewelry WALKERSVILLE Tuesday, Apr. 21; 3:30 p.m. MESSY MASTERPIECES TEEN Make your own jewelry. MOVIE: READY PLAYER ONE EDITION (GRADES 6-12) URBANA Monday, May 18; 4 p.m. (GRADES 6-12) Create magnificent messy masterpieces with common household items and ingredients. Watch “Ready Player One” (PG-13) and enjoy PROJECT RUNWAY (GRADES 6-12) WALKERSVILLE Thursdays, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, and some snacks on your day off from school. Design a runway-worthy look with your May 7; 3:30 p.m. BRUNSWICK Tuesday, Apr. 28; 1 p.m. team to compete in our own Project CREATE MESSY ART (GRADES 6-12) Runway! Materials provided. LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG BRUNSWICK Thursday, Apr. 30; 6 p.m. Paint outside the lines, use your (GRADES 6-ADULT) hands, create messy art for fun. SPIN ART NOTE PAPER (GRADES 6-12) Mahjong is a fun game of skill and EMMITSBURG Saturday, Mar. 7; 1 p.m. Produce stunning art to frame luck enjoyed by millions of enthusiasts or use as note cards. around the world. All those interested DIY ROOM DECOR (GRADES 6-12) THURMONT Thursday, Apr. 30; 6 p.m. in this fascinating game, both novice Create trendy wall and desktop and seasoned players, are welcome! decor and spruce up your space! 3D PAPER ART (GRADES 6-12) POINT OF ROCKS Wednesday, Apr. 29; WALKERSVILLE Thursdays, Mar. 12, Apr. 16, Explore the art of 3D papercutting. 5:30 p.m. and May 14; 3:30 p.m. EMMITSBURG Saturday, May 2; 1 p.m.

Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. FCPL.ORG CREATE A NECKTIE EYEGLASS STEM GARAGE BAND: BATTLE OF THE BANDS CASE (GRADES 6-ADULT) (GRADES 6-12) Carol Lee will help you create a unique VIRTUAL REALITY GAMING Use Garage Band software to create beats gift for Mother’s or Father’s Day by (GRADES 6-12) that make you sound like a pro, even if turning a necktie into an eyeglass Featuring Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, you’ve never played a note before. This case. A limited selection of ties will be and PlayStation VR. project is made possible in part by the available or bring your own if desired. WALKERSVILLE Tuesdays, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, Institute of Museum and Library Services. URBANA Saturday, May 2; 1 p.m. and May 5; 3:30 p.m. WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, Apr. 1; 3:30 p.m. JEWELRY MAKING (GRADES 6-12) 3D PENS (GRADES 6-12) INTRO TO TINKERCAD & Craft a unique piece of jewelry Draw your own unique snowflake 3-D PRINTING (GRADES 6-12) to keep or give as a gift. with our 3D printing pens. Learn how to use Tinkercad to design WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, May 6; 3:30 p.m. WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, Mar. 4; 2 p.m. 3D objects in session 1 on Thursday, Apr. 2 at 5 p.m. (prerequisite for DIY BATH BOMBS (GRADES 5-12) THE MAKE-IT PLACE: SPHERO session 2), then print your project in Natural, do-it-yourself bath bombs are easy ROBOTS (GRADES 6-12) session 2 on Sunday, Apr. 5 at 1 p.m. to make and so much cheaper than buying WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, Mar. 11; 3:30 p.m. THURMONT Thursday, Apr. 2; 5 p.m., and them at the store. Give as a gift too! SLIME LAB (GRADES 6-12) Sunday, Apr. 5; 1 p.m. THURMONT Thursday, May 7; 5 p.m. Try new slime recipes every month with HOMEMADE NEON BOUNCY BALLS CRAFTERNOON PARTY (GRADES 6-12) different colors, textures, and additions. (GRADES 6-12) THURMONT Saturday, May 9; 2:30 p.m. THURMONT Wednesdays, Mar. 11, Apr. 15, and May 13; 6 p.m. Experiment and make your own bouncy balls in fun, neon colors. BUSINESS & JOB SKILLS STUDY AND STEM (GRADES 6-12) BRUNSWICK Thursday, Apr. 2; 6 p.m. VOLUNTEER BRIGADE (GRADES 6-12) Hang out and study! Need a break? Do you need to participate in a service Experiment with one of our STEM activities. WELLNESS project? Join us weekly and propose Laptops and study snacks provided. or join a project that benefits the C. BURR ARTZ Wednesdays, Mar. 25, Apr. 29, MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION library and your community! and May 27; 4 p.m. FOR TEENS (GRADES 6-12) MIDDLETOWN Thursdays, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, TEEN TECH THURSDAY (GRADES 6-12) Practice mindfulness and meditation skills to Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, 21, 28; 3 p.m. ease tension, stress, and anxiety. Courtesy Dungeons & Dragons of Frederick County Parks and Recreation. TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT Design and 3D print your own Dungeons THURMONT Tuesday, Apr. 7; 6:30 p.m. JOB FAIR (AGES 16-21) & Dragons character. This is a drop- Connect with employers about job and in program; come when you can. DE-STRESS FOR SUMMER volunteer opportunities. Bring a resume URBANA Thursday, Mar. 26; 4 p.m. (GRADES 6-ADULT) and come dressed to impress. Breakerspace Learn de-stressing techniques and WALKERSVILLE Saturday, Mar. 14; 11 a.m. participate in relaxing activities. Have you ever wanted to take apart C. BURR ARTZ Sunday, May 10; 2 p.m. BABYSITTING 101 WITH FREDERICK a piece of electronics to see what’s COUNTY 4-H (AGES 13-18) inside? This deconstruct breakerspace BASICS OF ESSENTIAL Develop an understanding and practice is just for that! Bring your own piece OILS (GRADES 6-12) of babysitting, entrepreneurship, and of equipment or use one of ours. Learn about the history and health leadership. Must attend all sessions to URBANA Thursday, Apr. 23; 4 p.m. benefits of essential oils and go receive a certification of compliance. Star Wars home with a sample or two. Space is limited: first come, first served! Explore our Star Wars tech in this out of the THURMONT Thursday, May 21; 6 p.m. URBANA Tuesday, Apr. 28, Wednesday, Apr. 29, and Thursday, Apr. 30; 4 p.m. world program! Play with our Oculus Rift and Go, race BB8 robots, and build R2D2. BRUNSWICK Tuesday, May 26, Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28; 4 p.m. URBANA Thursday, May 28; 4 p.m. JOB SEARCH 101 (GRADES 9-12) MARBLE ROLLER COASTERS Get ready for the summer job hunt by (GRADES 6-12) learning the basics of the job search and BRUNSWICK Thursday, Mar. 26; 6 p.m. application process. Presented in partnership WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, May 13; 3:30 p.m. with Frederick County Workforce Services. ADVENTURES IN GREEN SCREEN: THURMONT Wednesday, May 6; 6 p.m. PHOTOBOMBING GREAT WORKS OF ART (GRADES 6-12) WALKERSVILLE Tuesday, Mar. 31; 3:30 p.m.

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FCPL.ORG EXCLUSIVE MEET & GREET OPPORTUNITIES Join Frederick County Public Libraries in an exclusive opportunity held after the event. All ticket holders receive a professional photo with the speaker.

Tickets are $75 each and SPEAKER SERIES 100% of the proceeds benefit FCPL’s Children’s Programming. Please note that admission to The annual Frederick Speaker Series brings the best and brightest minds to center stage the Frederick Speaker Series and engages the Frederick community through discourse on a variety of topics. Interested requires a separate ticket. in reading their latest works before you attend? Here is a list of the multiple titles avail- Purchase tickets online at able through Frederick County Public Libraries’ collection that you can check out before weinbergcenter.org or by meeting the writers in person. calling the Weinberg Box Each event is held at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in downtown Frederick. Office at 301-600-2828. All events will be ASL interpreted.

P.J. O’ROURKE MICHAEL POLLAN Thursday, Mar. 19; 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $55 | $50 | $40 Saturday, May 9; 8 p.m. | Tickets $70 | $65 | $55 NONE OF MY BUSINESS HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MIND Available as: book, ebook, audiobook Available as: book, ebook, audiobook After decades covering war and disaster, best-selling A #1 New York Times best-seller, this book is a author and acclaimed satirist P.J. O’Rourke takes brilliant and brave investigation into the medical and on his scariest subjects yet—business, investment, scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic finance, and the political chicanery behind them. drugs and how we can do our best to be fully present and find meaning in our lives. ON THE WEALTH OF NATIONS Available as: book, audiobook COOKED In this hilarious, approachable, and insightful exam- Available as: book, ebook, audiobook ination of Adam Smith’s groundbreaking work, On Now a popular Netflix docuseries, Cooked is based The Wealth of Nations, P.J O’Rourke puts his trade- on the four kinds of transformations that occur mark wit to good use and shows us why Smith is in cooking—fire, water, air, and earth—while also still relevant. teasing out the links between science, culture, and the flavors we love. THROWN UNDER THE OMNIBUS Available as: book, ebook THE OMNIVORE’S DILEMMA A witty anthology of the humorist’s most contro- Available as: book, ebook, audiobook versial and side-splitting observations from his A New York Times best-seller, this title sparked a early pieces for the National Lampoon, through his revolution in how Americans think about food and classic reporting as Rolling Stone’s International the profound consequences that even the simplest Affairs editor. everyday food choices have on both ourselves and the natural world.

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20 FCPL.ORG NEW READS THIS SEASON

FRANKLIN AND WASHINGTON: THE FOUNDING PARTNERSHIP BY EDWARD J. LARSON (FEB. 11, 2020) [ADULT NON-FICTION] In this two-for-one study, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Larson highlights the importance of the relationship between Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. His argument: neither could have triumphed without the other, with Franklin’s diplomacy facilitating Washington’s success and Washington’s career giving Franklin a leg up in the diplomatic world.

APEIROGON: A NOVEL BY COLUM MCCANN (FEB. 25, 2020) [ADULT FICTION] In National Book Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author McCann’s latest work, the lives of Palestinian Bassam Aramin and Israeli Rami Elhanan do not initially touch. But then Bassam’s daughter, Abir, is killed by a rubber bullet as Rami’s daughter, Smadar, falls victim to a suicide bombing, and after learning of each other’s grief, the two fathers reach across borders to work for peace.

CHAIN OF GOLD BY CASSANDRA CLARE (MAR. 3, 2020) [YOUNG ADULT FICTION] From #1 New York Times and USA TODAY best-selling author Cassandra Clare comes the first novel in a brand new trilogy where evil hides in plain sight and love cuts deeper than any blade. Cordelia Carstairs is a Shadowhunter, a warrior trained since childhood to battle demons. When her father is accused of a terrible crime, she and her brother travel to London in hopes of preventing the family’s ruin.

NESTING BY HENRY COLE (MAR. 3, 2020) [CHILDREN’S] Award-winning author/illustrator Henry Cole has re-created the life story of the robin with simple text and stunning artwork. Nesting is the perfect primer for young birdwatchers and nature lovers.

THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR-A-TOPS BY MO O’HARA (MAR. 3, 2020) [CHILDREN’S] In this completely reimagined Camelot featuring dino-squires, the trusty Merlin-a-dactyl, and easy-to-trip-over dinosaur tails, New York Times best-selling author Mo O’Hara trans- forms this classic tale into an enjoyable, accessible, and truly funny treat for young readers.

FCPL.ORG 21 BOOKS & AUTHORS CUTTING YOUR CABLE AND KINDERGARTEN READINESS Q & A SAVING MONEY Is my child ready? What skills should MARYLAND WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION Need to find ways to save on expenses? Learn we work on over the summer? Get MEETING: FROM SHY TO SOLD about the various options to watch TV shows your questions answered by FCPS Author Ally E. Machate guides writers and movies without paying a huge cable bill. staff. Children welcome to attend. through the submission process. WALKERSVILLE Thursday, May 21; 5 p.m. WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, Mar. 11; 11:30 a.m. URBANA Saturday, Apr. 18; 1 p.m. ON-SITE AT BRUNSWICK SENIOR AUTHOR EVENT: “IN PURSUIT: THE EDUCATION & ENJOYMENT CENTER: REMEMBER WHEN STORYTIME HUNT FOR THE BELTWAY SNIPERS” CHOOSE CIVILITY: ENGLISH Listen to or tell a true story from a life BY DAVID REICHENBAUGH PRONUNCIATION CLASS FOR ADULTS experience! 12 E. A St., Brunswick. BRUNSWICK Thursday, Mar. 12; 10:30 a.m. Hear the author discuss his memoir about Practice speaking and understanding the Beltway snipers that terrorized our English. Presented in partnership with the CHOOSE CIVILITY: BILINGUAL SPANISH/ region in 2002. Reichenbaugh served Literacy Council of Frederick County. ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP as the commanding officer at the scene URBANA Tuesdays, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, Want to practice your English or of the snipers’ capture in Myersville. 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 12, 19; 11 a.m. Book sale and signing to follow. looking to practice your Spanish? THURMONT Sunday, Apr. 26; 1:30 p.m. LEARN TO PLAY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Participate in this informal conversation Experienced D&D players will group and help each other out. AUTHOR EVENT: THE WRIGHT teach you the basics of the popular C. BURR ARTZ Thursdays, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, BROTHERS, 1904 AND 1905 fantasy role-playing game. and May 14; 7 p.m. Gerard L. Blake discusses his book “The URBANA Tuesdays, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, and ON-SITE AT THE DELAPLAINE: May 5; 6:15 p.m. Wright Brothers, 1904 and 1905, Developing THE LANGUAGE OF HIP HOP and Test Flying The Wright Flyer II and III.” MYERSVILLE Wednesday, May 13; 2 p.m. LIFE 2.0 The Movement & Where It All Started Intro to Reiki A discussion of the history of the art and LOCAL WRITERS’ OPEN HOUSE: START Join Mona Thiel of Om Chakra Holistic music that developed in the inner-city by PLANNING YOUR SUMMER READS Healing and Massage Center for an African Americans and Latino Americans The Writers’ Open House will feature introduction to Reiki and its benefits. in the Bronx and steadily became the local and regional authors who have THURMONT Wednesday, Mar. 4; 10:15 a.m. most influential music in the world. Find published their books independently or out how it all began with Prof. Shemica with small presses. Books will be available Smartphone 101 Sheppard from Frederick Community for purchase and signing at the event. Mike Mathis will answer all of your College. Held at the Delaplaine Arts Presented in partnership with Summer questions about using your smartphone Center, 40 S. Carroll St, Frederick. Challenge sponsor Curious Iguana. or tablet. Bring your device. C. BURR ARTZ Thursday, Mar. 12; 7 p.m. THURMONT Wednesday, Mar. 11; 10:15 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ Sunday, May 17; 2 p.m. Mass Incarceration ON-SITE AT BRUNSWICK CROSSING: Mindful Meditation America only holds 25% of the world’s AUTHOR EVENT: “THE FIRST LADY AND Learn relaxation skills and meditation population, yet it has the highest prison tips with Frederick County Parks and THE REBEL” BY SUSAN HIGGINBOTHAM population in the world. African-Americans Recreation’s Christine Sweeney. only make up 12% of that population but Join the author at the Brunswick Bookclub THURMONT, Wednesday, May 13; 10:15 a.m. represent 33% of the federal and state to discuss and learn more about the story prison population, clearly a disproportionate of Mary Todd Lincoln and her Confederate Seniors Visit the Library! amount of people. It is because of how the half-sister, Emily Todd Helm. Books will Seniors, come learn what the library can prison system has shaped Black America be available for purchase and signing. do for you! Meet a miniature pony, explore that many Hip Hop artists are fighting for Brunswick Crossing Clubhouse, 1000 virtual reality, take a tour, or watch an historic criminal justice and prison reform. With Potomac View Parkway, Brunswick. Thurmont photo slideshow from Mayor Prof. Shemica Sheppard from Frederick BRUNSWICK Tuesday, May 26; 7 p.m. Kinnaird’s collection. All ages welcome. Community College. Held at the Delaplaine THURMONT, Wednesday, Mar. 25, 1:00 PM Arts Center, 40 S Carroll St, Frederick. COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY FOREIGN FILM SERIES: GERMANY C. BURR ARTZ Apr. 9; 7 p.m. UNMASKING INTERNET HOAXES Experience fantastic cinema and a different Mental Health culture at the same time with a German Learn strategies for evaluating information on Hip Hop and mental health have always film presented in partnership with the the internet, spotting internet hoaxes and fake had a complicated relationship. Although Frederick Sister Cities Association. news, and recommendations that you can use. hinted at in music of the past, a new crop of URBANA Saturday, Mar. 7; 2 p.m. WALKERSVILLE Monday, Mar. 9; 11:30 a.m. artists is speaking more freely about mental ADULT STEM LAB HEIMAT QUARTET CHAMBER health in their lyrics. This discussion will focus on mental health within the culture of Grownups, drop by to play with the library’s MUSIC PERFORMANCE Hip Hop as well as its biggest consumers. cool technology. Learn, tinker, and design C. BURR ARTZ Sunday, Mar. 8; 2 p.m. With Prof. Shemica Sheppard from Frederick with robots, virtual reality, and 3D printing. Community College. Held at the Delaplaine BRUNSWICK Saturday, Mar. 21; 1 p.m. Arts Center, 40 S Carroll St, Frederick. C. BURR ARTZ May 14; 7 p.m.

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This event invites people to check out human “books” who have experienced prejudice and discrimination. Readers can hear the first-hand stories of those who are often stereotyped and come to understand the human side of their experience. Our 2019 Human Library featured books with experience working in the army, growing up motherless, converting to Mormonism, and a world traveler.

A BOOK BY ITS COVER MEET LISAH, THE MOST CHECKED-OUT BOOK FROM OUR 2019 HUMAN LIBRARY AND A FEATURED BOOK IN OUR 2020 COLLECTION. What made you want to become a “book” in the Human Library? Too often, transgender people are typecast by portrayals of them on TV, like RuPaul’s Drag Race. The general public only witnesses one slice of the transgender spectrum, not realizing most are just regular people like you and me. I wanted to be an open book and humanize transgender people. What did you enjoy most about the experience? One of the most interesting conversations I had was with a tutor who was about to take on a new student who was trans. She had a lot of questions about how she could make her student feel comfortable and safe so that she could provide the same educational experience that she gives all of her students. What was the hardest question you were asked? I wouldn’t say there were hard questions but one of the best questions that I was asked was, “What are the questions I shouldn’t ask?” The person who asked this had never met someone like me, and they wanted to respect my All of the books privacy while still having an open conversation, which I really I appreciated. here want to What advice would you give to a future book or reader? be read. I would tell books to be proud of their story and open with sharing their experiences. For readers, I would say don’t be afraid to read something different. All of the books here want to be read. −−Lisah, 2019 Human Library participant

FCPL.ORG 23 CELTIC CONCERT: HOUSE OF HAMILL BREAD BAKING: BUILDING FLAVOR FREDERICK READS This family-friendly concert at Mount St. IN BASIC BREADS Frederick County Public Libraries Mary’s Knott Auditorium is sponsored Discover various techniques for will host events throughout the by the C. Burr Artz Trust. Free tickets using commercial yeasts including spring aligned with this year’s available starting March 7 at Thurmont and wine, beer, fresh and dry yeasts. Emmitsburg libraries (limit 2 per person). EMMITSBURG Saturday, Mar. 28; 10:30 a.m. Frederick Reads presentation THURMONT Wednesday, Mar. 18; 7 p.m. by Wes Moore, author of the VOTER REGISTRATION WITH widely acclaimed The Other Wes LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Moore. More information about PRESENTS: WHY WE VOTE New voter? Have questions about voting? Join Frederick Reads can be found on Get ready for the upcoming election the League of Women Voters as they provide page 4. with the League of Women Voters registration and info on the upcoming Primary. to learn the importance of voting THURMONT Thursday, Apr. 2; 5 p.m. and why every vote counts. ADULT PASS THE PEAS, PLEASE: THURMONT Thursday, Mar. 19; 6:30 p.m. ON-SITE AT BRUNSWICK CROSSING: A KIDDIE TOOLBOX PROGRAM STAGING FOR AMATEURS WHEN BOOK DISCUSSION ABOUT MEALTIME LANGUAGE Join staff from the Brunswick Library at LISTING YOUR HOME Join Lauren Weiss from Infants and Toddlers the Brunswick Book Club to discuss the Furniture placement, traffic flow, scale, color, to discuss mealtime language; from books of Frederick Reads speaker, Wes pattern and de-personalization! Rosemary discussing foods before a meal to creating Moore. Brunswick Crossing Clubhouse, Atwell with Accessorease Staging and Mary language opportunities during the meal. 1000 Potomac View Parkway, Brunswick. Garnett Ratchford with RE/MAX Plus will URBANA Friday, Apr. 3; 10:05 a.m. BRUNSWICK Tuesday, Mar. 24; 7 p.m. help you understand the fundamentals of staging, which is a must for a rapid home sale. MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION “THE OTHER WES MOORE” Staged homes sell 50% quicker. Those special OF WASHINGTON PRESENTS BOOK DISCUSSION treasures are going with you, so let’s get Peter Dorsey, PhD., Dean of the College MUSHROOM FORAGING 101 of Liberal Arts at Mount St. Mary’s them packed up before you list your home! Discussion on edible and poisonous University, will discuss Wes Moore’s C. BURR ARTZ Thursday, Apr. 23; 7 p.m. mushrooms of the Kingdom Fungi book,”The Other Wes Moore,” in the URBANA Sunday, Mar. 22; 2 p.m. covering interesting wild edibles and context of memoir writing and the African their dangerous doppelgangers. American autobiographical tradition. SENIOR CONVERSATIONS: WALKERSVILLE Tuesday, Apr. 7; 11:30 a.m. THURMONT Tuesday, Apr. 14; 7 p.m. Financial Fraud, What We All Need WES MOORE AT THE WEINBERG to Know BEAUTIFUL BLUEBIRDS Join the Middletown Valley Bank to Kathy Kremnitzer, bluebird landlord, CENTER FOR THE ARTS president of the Maryland Bluebird Appearance will be open to the public get financial information you need and free of charge. Tickets are required. to avoid scams, identity theft, and Society, and secretary of the North For tickets, visit the Weinberg Center other fraud related to your money. American Bluebird Society, shares her website at weinbergcenter.org or visit MIDDLETOWN Wednesday, Mar. 25; 11:30 a.m. expertise and simple tips for attracting the box office. In the interest of providing bluebirds and maintaining nestboxes. access to the event, any unoccupied Natural and Holistic Approaches BRUNSWICK Tuesday, Apr. 7; 2 p.m. seats will be offered to non-ticket holders to Medicine 15 minutes before the show begins. Dr. Craig Hauser will discuss holistic CANDIDATE FORUM BY LEAGUE C. BURR ARTZ Monday, Apr. 20; 7 p.m. OF WOMEN VOTERS methods of dealing with chronic pain WES MOORE AT FREDERICK Become informed on the upcoming Primary and improving quality of life. COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S JACK MIDDLETOWN Wednesday, Apr. 29; 11:30 a.m. Election with a Candidate Forum presented by the League of Women Voters. B. KUSSMAUL THEATER Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages THURMONT Wednesday, Apr. 8; 6:30 p.m. Appearance will be open to the public Join Bill Hornbeck of Senior Lifestyle and free of charge. Tickets are required. ON-SITE AT BRUNSWICK SENIOR For tickets, visit the Weinberg Center Mortgage to learn about this website at weinbergcenter.org or visit important topic that might be an CENTER: CREATIVE ARTS the box office. In the interest of providing important opportunity for some. Learn the painting techniques of access to the event, any unoccupied MIDDLETOWN Wednesday, May 27; 11:30 a.m. Pointillism and create your own seats will be offered to non-ticket holders masterpiece. 12 E. A St., Brunswick. 15 minutes before the show begins. STOP! MAJOR RENOVATIONS BRUNSWICK Thursday, Apr. 9; 10:30 a.m. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Apr. 21; 11:15 a.m. VS COSMETIC FIXES So, you want to sell your home. What CREDIT REPORTS AND SCORES 101 FILM SCREENING: “RECORDER: do today’s buyers want? Before you Carrie Sorenson from the University THE MARION STOKES PROJECT” renovate, explore what you must do and of Maryland Extension will share how Learn about Marion Stokes, who credit history and credit scores work and secretly recorded television 24 hours a what you can forgo. Learn what appraisers day for 30 years capturing revolutions, look for and the renovation pitfalls how to get your (free!) credit report. lies, wars, triumphs, and catastrophes to avoid. Presented by Mary Garnett BRUNSWICK Wednesday, Apr. 22; 6:30 p.m. that tell us who we are and how the Ratchford, Realtor RE/MAX Plus. C. BURR ARTZ Tuesday, Apr. 14; 6 p.m. media shaped the world of today. C. BURR ARTZ Thursday, Mar. 26; 7 p.m. URBANA Saturday, Apr. 25; 1 p.m. URBANA Sunday, Apr. 19; 2 p.m. Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. FCPL.ORG ROAD MAP 50+ SERIES LIBRARY GIVING DAY ON-SITE AT BRUNSWICK SENIOR Ready, Set, Go! Senior Services CENTER: MEMORY BOOKS Division Resources Join the movement and support Learn how to create your own memory Presented by the Senior Services Division your public library. book. A demonstration of FCPL’s of Frederick County, this four-part series #LIBRARYGIVINGDAY. Memory Lab equipment will be will help pave the way for your best APR. 23, 2020 presented. 12 E. A St., Brunswick. road trip ever into your 50+ years. BRUNSWICK Thursday, May 14; 10:30 a.m. C. BURR ARTZ Wednesday, Apr. 15; 6 p.m. ON-SITE AT SMOKETOWN BREWING MYERSVILLE Wednesday, Apr. 22; 1 p.m. STATION: TRIVIA NIGHT Roadside Assistance! SOAR (Supporting Can the librarians stump you? Teams of Older Adults through Resources) six or less can test their knowledge for Leslie Schultz of SOAR (Supporting a fun night out at Brunswick’s local craft Older Adults through Resources) brew pub! Trivia is free, beer available for will present the mission and purpose purchase. 223 W. Potomac St, Brunswick. of SOAR in our community. BRUNSWICK Friday, May 15; 6 p.m. Find out more at fcpl.org/support. C. BURR ARTZ Wednesday, Apr. 29; 6 p.m. MARYLAND IRON FESTIVAL MYERSVILLE Wednesday, May 6; 1 p.m. OPENING RECEPTION Forward, Reverse or Idle? Living ASK A FUNERAL DIRECTOR World-renowned, Brooklyn-based sculptor Situation Self-Evaluation Learn the answers to common funeral Ivan Schwartz of StudioEIS will kick off the weekend by presenting the Catoctin Furnace Allison Zerr, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, planning questions and concerns enslaved forensic facial reconstructions as will ask thought provoking questions about with Funeral Director Jeffrey Titcomb well as showcasing the studio’s portfolio altering your current living situation. from Stauffer Funeral Home. of visual storytelling through sculpture. C. BURR ARTZ Wednesday, May 20; 6 p.m. BRUNSWICK Monday, May 4; 6:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments from Silver Oak MYERSVILLE Wednesday, May 27; 1 p.m. LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE Academy, music, and other activities. COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER Department of Social Services will answer THURMONT Friday, May 15; 6:30 p.m. frequently asked questions about long term A community baby shower for all new and GO TEAM THERAPY DOGS FOR soon-to-be moms. This event will showcase Nursing Care Insurance and types of coverage. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES resources from various community partners. WALKERSVILLE Tuesday, May 5; 11:30 a.m. Join the pups for a visit. C. BURR ARTZ Saturday, Apr. 18; 2 p.m. INSTANT POT RECIPE SWAP WALKERSVILLE Tuesday, May 19; 10:15 a.m. LEGAL PLANNING FOR SPECIAL AND COOK NIGHT GAMING DAY WITH BRAINSTORM COMICS NEEDS CHILDREN Come enjoy a night of recipe swapping and an Games may include Mysterium, Join us for an informative session with Peter Instant Pot cooking demo. Bring some of your Munchkin, Dixit, Ticket to Ride and Montefusco, Estate Planner, LLC on legal own instant pot recipes for a recipe swap. Betrayal at House on the Hill. planning for children with special needs. POINT OF ROCKS Wednesday, May 6; 5:30 p.m. WALKERSVILLE Saturday, May 23; 10 a.m. WALKERSVILLE Thursday, Apr. 23; 6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY THEATER UNDERSTANDING AND NAVIGATING AUDITION WORKSHOP HISTORY & GENEALOGY SENIOR CARE OPTIONS Resumes, cold readings, headshots, SIX INNOVATIONS THAT MADE Join Oasis Senior Advisors and Amada Senior monologues, choosing a song: learn Care to better understand care options and what to expect and how to prepare to THE MODERN WORLD resources for seniors including assisted audition for community theater. Watch and discuss a PBS series based on living, nursing homes, in-home care and the WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, May 6; 6:30 p.m. the bestselling book by Steven Johnson entitled, “How We Got To Now: Six differences between Medicare and Medicaid. TEA CUP SUCCULENTS EMMITSBURG Saturday, Apr. 25; 10:30 a.m. Innovations That Made the Modern World.” Using a teacup or small mug, participants Topics include refrigeration, time, sound, FILM: “WHAT THEY HAD” will design a springtime succulent. Supplies glass, light, and cleanliness. Presented at A powerful film about a family dealing with guaranteed for the first 20 attendees. no charge courtesy of a partnership with dementia. Brought to FCPL by AARP of WALKERSVILLE Thursday, May 7; 6:30 p.m. Frederick Community College’s Institute Maryland, in partnership with ILR (Institute ON-SITE AT MAR-LU VIEW for Learning in Retirement and supported for Learning in Retirement) and Dementia NURSERY: PLANT PROPAGATION by the Shirley Cruickshank Wolfe Fund. Friendly Frederick. Rated R for language. URBANA Wednesdays, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, and Learn how to create new plants using C. BURR ARTZ Thursday, Apr. 30; 6 p.m. Apr. 1; 11 a.m. methods of propagation (cuttings, layering, HUMAN LIBRARY division, and grafting) so you may add to Curious about how other people’s lives your garden or share with your friends and and experiences are different from yours? family. 3810 Lander Road, Jefferson. Engage in a one-on-one or small group BRUNSWICK Saturday, May 9; 1 p.m. conversation with a Human “Book.” C. BURR ARTZ Saturday, May 2; 11 a.m.

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FCPL.ORG OPEN MEMORY LAB NATIONAL CROCHET MONTH WITH THE CREATE A SCENTED SACHET Use our equipment to convert your photos SOUTH MOUNTAIN CROCHET GUILD (AGES 16-ADULT) and analog home videos to digital formats Celebrate National Crochet Month with Learn huck embroidery and make a scented you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers our local chapter of the Crochet Guild of sachet for a gift or yourself. Suitable for will be available to help. Formats accepted: America. Explore the wonders of this art beginners. Limited to first 10 participants. mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, form - a process by which yarn or thread Made possible by The Embroiderers’ Guild photos, slides, and negatives. This project and a single hook is used to create fabric, of America (Hagerstown chapter) and a was made possible in part by the Institute lace, garments, jewelry, toys, and more. grant from the Nora Roberts Foundation. of Museum and Library Services and the C. BURR ARTZ Tuesday, Mar. 31; 6 p.m. MYERSVILLE Tuesday, Apr. 14; 6 p.m. Maryland State Department of Education. BRUNSWICK Saturday, Apr. 18; 10:30 a.m. THE LIVES AND TIMES OF CHARLES JEWELRY MAKING 101 C. BURR ARTZ Thursday, Apr. 16; 2 p.m. AND ANN MORROW LINDBERGH Make a basic beaded bracelet or a brooch in this beginner jewelry making experience. All MIDDLETOWN Mondays, Mar. 9, Apr. 8, and Discover the Lindberghs’ flight of life: May 11; 1 p.m. how tragedy and world events moved supplies provided for first 12 participants. MIDDLETOWN Wednesday, Apr. 15; 11:30 a.m. MYERSVILLE Saturday, Apr. 4; 1 p.m. the lives of a famous aviator and an ambassador’s daughter. Presented at no THURMONT Sunday, May 31; 2 p.m. charge courtesy of a partnership with BUSINESS & JOB SKILLS URBANA Sunday, May 3; 2 p.m. Frederick Community College’s Institute WALKERSVILLE Saturday, Mar. 14, Monday, for Learning in Retirement and supported GRANT SEEKER’S PRESENTS: RAISING Mar. 16 to Saturday, Mar. 21, and Monday, Mar. 23 by the Shirley Cruickshank Wolfe Fund. AWARENESS, RAISING MONEY MONOCACY ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY MYERSVILLE Mondays, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27; 2 p.m. Nonprofits are challenged to raise funds for Monthly meeting of the Monocacy their mission in an environment overloaded BASEBALL HISTORY WITH with information. Learn how to raise Archeological Society. MAS promotes and SHELDON SHEALER encourages educational programs related awareness for your cause by incorporating Swing into spring with baseball history. to the archeological heritage of Frederick low cost marketing and relationship Learn more about Frederick County residents County and the surrounding region. Co- building strategies. Presented by Mary who have played professional baseball. sponsored by The Maryland Room. Ellen Mitchell of Allow Me Consulting. MYERSVILLE Thursday, Apr. 9; 6 p.m. C. BURR ARTZ Wednesdays, Mar. 11, Apr. 8, C. BURR ARTZ Friday, Mar. 27; 10:30 a.m. and May 13; 7 p.m. WALKERSVILLE SOUTHERN WELLNESS FREDERICK COUNTY RAILROAD MUSEUM BASKETBALL HISTORY Come learn about the Walkersville SOL YOGA: GOOD CAUSE CLASS Southern Railroad Museum and Learn some of the local names who lifted Join us for this free yoga class offered Maryland’s local railroad heritage. their college teams into the national spotlight by Sol Yoga’s Good Cause Division. WALKERSVILLE Saturday, Apr. 25; 10:30 a.m. with sports historian Sheldon Shealer. Wear comfortable clothes and bring MYERSVILLE Thursday, Mar. 12; 6 p.m. HISTORY OF FREDERICK a yoga mat. Donations accepted. C. BURR ARTZ Mondays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; AUTHOR EVENT: “TEN WEEKS ON COUNTY FIRE SERVICE 11:15 a.m. Chip Jewell III with the Frederick County Fire JONATHAN STREET”: LEGACY URBANA Fridays, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10, and Rescue Museum presents a living history OF 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN 17, 24, and May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 12 p.m. talk about the fire service of Frederick County. WALKERSVILLE Wednesdays, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, AMERICAN HAGERSTOWN BY THURMONT Tuesday, Apr. 28; 7 p.m. LYNN GROESBECK BOWMA and May 6; 11:30 a.m. In her fifth book, Bowman presents a wealth HISTORY OF FIRE IN THE LUNCHTIME YOGA FOR ADULTS of hidden stories that begin to re-write the CATOCTIN MOUNTAINS Join Sol Yoga for a 60-minute, all-levels- history of Washington County. Bowman is The Frederick City Watershed was developed welcome afternoon pick-me-up. Wear a member of Maryland’s Commission on in the late 1800s to protect our water comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. African American History and Culture. Her supply. Jennifer Willoughby, Sustainability THURMONT Mondays, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, and publications document the underrepresented Manager for the City of Frederick, discusses May 4; 12 p.m. history of Western Maryland’s Black the historic fires that have ravaged this communities. Co-sponsored by AARCH. 7,000 acres of forest and the use of control SAHAJA MEDITATION C. BURR ARTZ Saturday, Mar. 21; 2 p.m. burns to preserve this important habitat. Join us for a free class with Sahaja Meditation C. BURR ARTZ Wednesday, May 6; 7 p.m. to help clear your mind and wash away stress. ON-SITE AT URBANA SENIOR URBANA Wednesdays, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, and CENTER: THE HISTORY OF SHOPPING MAKE & CREATE May 6; 7 p.m. THROUGH THE SEARS CATALOG ESSENTIAL OIL BASICS Take a trip down memory lane and explore SEW A CHARGING CORD ORGANIZER Discover how therapeutic-grade the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s retrospective Create a fabric roll up charging cord organizer oils can be used to reduce toxins in collection of Sears catalogs. Beginning with in just one hour. Sewing machines and all your home and support your overall issues from the 1930s, view how clothing, supplies provided for the first 12 participants. emotional and physical wellbeing. furniture, appliances, toys, and the value MIDDLETOWN Wednesday, Mar. 11; 11:30 a.m. WALKERSVILLE Thursday, Mar. 5; 5 p.m. of the dollar have changed through the decades. 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick. URBANA Wednesday, Mar. 25; 1:30 p.m. Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. FCPL.ORG OUCH! MY BACK!: A KIDDIE LIFE 2.0 DEMENTIA 101 TOOLBOX PROGRAM Healthy Sleep Hygiene This is a three-part series exploring Join an expert from Pivot Physical Therapy Angela Algire, PA-C of the Center for dementia and its effects. The instructor, for tips on protecting your back from Advanced Sleep Studies at Frederick Ms. Thea Uhlig-Ruff, RN, BS, MGA, holding and picking up your little ones. Memorial Hospital, will discuss recently retired from an extensive career URBANA Friday, Mar. 6; 10:35 a.m. healthy sleep hygiene to help you in the healthcare industry specializing get your best night’s sleep. in mental health issues and gerontology, BANG CLASS THURMONT Wednesday, Apr. 1; 10:15 a.m. including dementia care. Presented at Bang is a unique fusion of Boxing, no charge courtesy of a partnership with Cardio, HIIT, Hip Hop, World Dance Chair Yoga Frederick Community College’s Institute and Body Weight Training. Practice yoga while seated.Excellent for Learning in Retirement and supported WALKERSVILLE Saturdays, Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 11, for beginners or those with limited by the Shirley Cruickshank Wolfe Fund. 18, and May 9, 30; 10 a.m. mobility. Courtesy of Frederick C. BURR ARTZ Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21; 5 p.m. County Parks and Recreation. ON-SITE AT PIVOT PHYSICAL THURMONT Wednesday, Apr. 8; 10:15 a.m. DEMENTIA LIVE THERAPY: PREPARING TO RUN Participants will learn the challenges of Following an assessment, participants Divine Yoga living with dementia and gain valuable will receive recommendations on Connect to your inner self through tips to improve communication and care. footwear and gait cycle. This program yoga and divine storytelling. All levels An interactive simulation will be provided will take place at 141 Thomas Johnson welcome. Courtesy of Frederick for those interested. Please call 301-600- Drive, Suite 180, in Frederick. County Parks and Recreation. 6001 for pre-registration screening of WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, Mar. 11; 6:30 p.m. THURMONT Wednesday, May 20; 10:15 a.m. the simulation component. Sponsored by Frederick County Senior Services Division. MEDITERRANEAN DIET PREPARING TO RUN: DRY NEEDLING THURMONT Tuesday, May 12; 6 p.m. Learn simple steps to following the & INJURY PREVENTION Mediterranean Diet Pyramid with Deborah Learn how dry needling prevents and EATING 9 TO 5: SOLUTIONS Rhoades, MA, RD, LDN of Maryland treats common running injuries. FOR THE MOST COMMONPLACE Cooperative Extension, Frederick County. WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, Apr. 8; 6:30 p.m. WORKDAY CHALLENGES C. BURR ARTZ Saturday, Mar. 14; 3 p.m. ON-SITE AT WOODLAND PARK: Learn how to incorporate healthy eating YOGA WITH YOGAMOUR PICKLEBALL CLINIC habits throughout the workday to boost energy, concentration, and productivity. Join us for a free yoga class offered by Join David Silberman, Ambassador of URBANA Tuesday, May 12; 6 p.m. Yogamour’s Good Will division. Wear USA Pickleball Association, in a how-to comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. clinic of the fastest growing sport! Meet OPTIMIZING BRAIN HEALTH AS WE AGE POINT OF ROCKS Wednesdays, Mar. 18, Apr. at 702 Woodland Avenue, Thurmont. Learn about the importance of sleep 15, and May 20; 5:45 p.m. THURMONT Wednesday, Apr. 15 and Saturday, (and sleep disorders), the role of MEDICAL MARIJUANA: THC AND CBD May 16; 10:15 a.m. inflammation, diet, exercise, and Dr. Larry Romane, author of “R U Medically ON-SITE AT THURMONT COMMUNITY more relating to brain health. Curious?”, discusses facts and myths WALKERSVILLE Wednesdays, May 13, 20; PARK: FOREST THERAPY 11 a.m. surrounding medical marijuana and CBD oil. Enhance your health and wellness MYERSVILLE Wednesday, Mar. 25; 3 p.m. by spending time in the forest with a PREPARING TO RUN: YOU’RE EATING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET certified Forest Therapy expert, provided INJURED, NOW WHAT? Weis Dietitian Taylor Simpson, MS, by Frederick Parks and Recreation. Learn about treatment for common RDN, LDN shares tips on stretching Meet at Thurmont Community Park, injuries: ice vs. heat, how long to rest, your food dollar while making healthy 21 Frederick Road, Thurmont. etc. Get your questions answered! choices and staying within your budget. THURMONT Thursday, Apr. 16; 10 a.m. WALKERSVILLE Wednesday, May 13; 6:30 p.m. Recipes and coupons provided. MY BACK HURTS: HOW A VAPING AND SMOKING BRUNSWICK Tuesday, Mar. 31; 6:30 p.m. CHIROPRACTOR CAN HELP CESSATION: FACT VS FICTION Did you know that chiropractors use lasers? Dr. Maurice Smith, MD, and a panel of Come learn what chiropractic care can do experts will discuss vaping, smoking for you, courtesy of Mimi McLaughlin. cessation, and lung screening. WALKERSVILLE Tuesday, Apr. 21; 11:30 a.m. WALKERSVILLE Thursday, May 14; 5:30 p.m. GOOD NUTRITION: LEARN ABOUT AMAZING OLIVE OIL Join Sharon Streb, owner of Olive and Basket, and learn about the history of olives, oil, and taste many healthy varieties. MIDDLETOWN Wednesday, May 6; 11:30 a.m.

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FCPL.ORG 27 DELAPLAINE SATELLITE GALLERIES

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Thurmont Lights, Action, Camera: Nighttime on the Midway Regional Library Lee Goodwin Lights, Action, Camera: Nighttime on the Midway Photography Urbana Regional Library Alison Izard Anthropomorphic Photography Brunswick Branch Library Virginia Sperry Storytelling Photography & Installation

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Focus is a community celebration of photography featuring the National Juried Photography Exhibition at the Delaplaine Arts Center, as well as other photography exhibitions and programs at the Delaplaine; at Brunswick, Thurmont, Urbana, and C. Burr Artz Libraries; and at various part- nering organizations and locations around downtown Frederick and throughout the county. For more information about Focus, visit delaplaine.org or call 301-698-0656. Storytelling

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