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1 SUMMER 2018 JUNE, JULY, AUGUST BOOKMARKS Summer Concert Series PAGE 2 Starlight Film Festival PAGE 4 fcpl.org

2 CONTENTS SUMMER 2018 JUNE, JULY, AUGUST SAVE THE DATE! This year's Summer Challenge will feature a series of live concerts throughout the county, including a concert by awardwinning musician Laurie Berkner. Mark your calendar for the July 21 performance at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. The event is free of charge; however, tickets will be required. Photo credit: Jayme Thornton FEATURES IN EVERY ISSUE 01 Summer Challenge 02 Radio Frederick Digital Resources Delaplaine Arts Showcase 04 Starlight Film Festival 10 Summer Challenge Sponsor Events 05 Spelling Bee Freedom Reads 11 Storytimes 06 Myersville Ground Breaking 28 Library Love Stories 06 New Early Literacy Spaces 29 Giving Back 07 Summer Favorites BC Navigating Your Library

3 FCPL SUMMER CHALLENGE FOR KIDS, TEENS & ADULTS MAY 15 - AUG READ BOOKS EXPLORE YOUR COMMUNITY WIN AMAZING PRIZES SIGN UP AT FCPL.ORG/SUMMER or visit your local Frederick County Public Libraries branch. SUMMER CHALLENGE is all about fun and learning. Your family will enjoy a variety of programs for all ages and be more motivated to read each day. All programs and events are offered at no cost to you. A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES FOR: THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS & SPONSORS Maryland Science Center ShadowLand Laser Adventures Kicks Karate Birthday Party International Spy Museum Inner Harbor Cruises Wine Tastings Restaurant Gift Certificates And more! #FCPLSUMMER Curious Iquana, Dancing Bear, Gaver Farm, Maryland529, New Spire Arts and The Palms Restaurant

4 Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Tour Saturday, July 21, 2 p.m. Weinberg Center for the Arts The event is free of charge, however tickets will be required. Visit fcpl.org for additional information. Photo credit: Jayme Thornton 2 FCPL.ORG

5 Decades 30s- 80s, Thurmont Regional Library Thursdays, June 14, July 19, August 9, 7 p.m. Music by: Rocky Birely Combo, The Cruisers and Second Time Thru A sweet sounding rewind comes to the Thurmont Regional Library deck throughout the summer with our new music series, Music Through the Decades. Groove out to your favorite tunes from the 1930s through the 1980s. Folk, Middletown Branch Library Saturday, June 23, 1 p.m. Music by: Slim Harrison Connect to your roots, embrace tradition, and prepare for some good ol fashioned Americana because Middletown Public Library is bringing out the Folk Music! Stay mellow, brothers and sisters. 80s, C. Burr Artz Public Library Friday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. Music by: Glamour Kitty Dust off your legwarmers, tease your hair, and master the moonwalk because the C. Burr Artz library is going totally 80s! Activities throughout the day for all ages, with live music on the Creek. Excellent! Blues, Brunswick Branch Library Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m. Music by : Don Oehser Brunswick has the blues...but there s no need to cry! The second annual Brunswick Block Party is happening with live blues music and activities for the whole community. 90s, Urbana Regional Library Sunday, July 15, 1 p.m. Music by: Here s to the Night Gather up your grungy clothing, master the hacky sack, and make some cool slap bracelets while you spend your day at the Urbana Library. As if you need another reason to come by, there will be a 90s theme throughout the day with activities for all ages and live music. 50s/ 60s Surf Rock, Emmitsburg Branch Library Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. Music by: The Flying Faders It s time for a really big shew at the Emmitsburg Branch Library! Get your blanket, polish your board, and catch a wave back to the beaches of the 50s and early 60s. We re going to shake, rattle, and roll with 1950s-themed activities and live music. 50s- 70s, Walkersville Branch Library Saturday, August 11, 1 p.m. Music by: Groove Quest From poodle skirts to tie-dye, join the Walkersville Library for a day celebrating the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Dress your best and limbo, twist and hustle with live music in the afternoon. FCPL.ORG 3

6 STARLIGHT FILM FESTIVAL Enjoy Movies Under the Stars at Starlight Family Film Festival Get ready to pack some epic picnics, pour some lemonade, bring your kids, besties, and pup, and enjoy these feature presentations under the stars on the grounds of the Natelli Community Center in Urbana. The Starlight Family Film Festival brings great family films to the community that are fun for every generation and they are right in your own backyard. Frederick County Public Libraries lined up some of the hottest flicks just to make your summer nights extra awesome. Movies start at 8:30 p.m., but at 7 p.m., the fun really begins! Each film will host exciting pre-movie activities and entertainment for the entire family. From LEGO building challenges to live music performances, each movie event will feature memorable experiences to share with family and friends. For details, visit fcpl.org/filmfestival. Movie times/dates may be changed or cancelled due to weather. Announcements will be made via social media, so make sure to follow Frederick County Public Libraries on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates on the Starlight Family Film Festival. See you this summer under the stars! 4 FCPL.ORG

7 Freedom Reads Freedom Reads Returns for Third Summer Don t call it a comeback, because freedom never goes out of style. Freedom Reads returns for the third summer at Flying Dog Brewery. Frederick County Public Libraries, in conjunction with Flying Dog Brewery and the 1st Amendment Society, will present three sessions focusing on our American right to speak freely. Join us each month to hear experts on the 1st Amendment. And while you re there, why not enjoy some delicious beer? Speakers and topics to be announced. All events held at the Flying Dog Brewery, 4607 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick, MD These events are for adults 21 and over only. SUMMER 2018 FREEDOM READS SERIES Tuesday, June 12, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 6 p.m. SPELLING BEE Numbers Figure Prominently in the 2018 Spelling Bee Thirty spellers, 18 rounds, 15-letter winning word, 12th year, two finalists what a day! The annual Frederick County Spelling Bee did not disappoint and culminated with Frederick Classical Charter School seventh grader, Charles Millard, taking home the trophy. The second-place trophy went to Urbana Middle School student Nikhil Kurian. Both Millard and Kurian are no strangers to the bee. Millard placed second in the competition last year and has been a speller the last three years of the bee. This is Kurian s second time at the Frederick County Spelling Bee. The 15-letter winning word was contemporaneous, existing or occurring in the same period of time. Millard will now move on to represent Frederick County at the Scripps National Bee in Washington, D.C. in May. He will join other students from across the United States and around the world in competing in this prestigious event. Millard s Spelling Bee prize includes hotel accommodations and $1,000 to cover transportation and other expenses. Also included in the event prizes are a Webster s Third New International Dictionary awarded to the winner and a Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition for the runner-up. Both prizes were awarded by Merriam- Webster. Door prize drawings were held for spellers and the schools alternates. The Frederick County Spelling Bee is sponsored by The Frederick News-Post, Frederick County Bank, and Frederick County Public Libraries. FCPL.ORG 5

8 MYERSVILLE GROUND BREAKING A New Library Coming to Myersville Frederick County Public Libraries is set to expand its system with the addition of a long-awaited library for Myersville. Construction for the new library will begin this summer with the goal to open the library s doors in the summer of The 7,000-square-foot library will be located at the site of Myersville s original Town Hall on Harp Place. To reflect Myersville s history, the building design will incorporate space to display Trolley #150, generously donated by the Easterday family, one of the original trolley cars in service in Myersville. To learn more about the upcoming construction, follow Frederick County Public Libraries on social media or visit fcpl.org. NEW EARLY LITERACY SPACES Early Literacy Play and Learning Spaces Open at Urbana and Walkersville Libraries 6 FCPL.ORG Two new early literacy play and learning spaces recently opened at Frederick County Public Libraries one at the Urbana Regional Library and one at the new Walkersville Branch Library. In February, Urbana Regional Library opened its space, called World Market. Designed as an interactive world market with a farmer s market truck and market stall, the space creates unique learning opportunities through play for the library s youngest customers. Walkersville s new library, which opened to the public on March 10, also features a dedicated early literacy play and learning space. Called the Dairy, the space reflects Walkersville s agricultural heritage and includes a dairy truck and farmhouse. Benefits of Learning through Play Designed to enhance school readiness, early literacy play and learning spaces provide children fun, hands-on learning activities that help build important academic skills. Spaces such as the World Market and the Dairy are proven to increase picture book circulation while also preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. Generous Community Support The Dairy and the World Market would not have been possible without the support of many generous donors. Public funding supports the library by providing buildings, books, and staff. With the support of the community, the library system can offer innovative spaces and services.

9 SUMMER FAVORITES Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) invited a few friends from around the community to share their favorite summer books and road trip songs. FCPL librarians have also compiled a great selection of summer reads for all ages baby to adult at fcpl.org/booklist. Check them out! THE LITTLE FRIENDS OF THE WALKERSVILLE LIBRARY Children s Center of Walkersville s Little Friends of the Walkersville Library are proud to be enthusiastic supporters of early childhood literacy and programs. The Dolphins class (4 year olds) in particular reminded us how important libraries are by creating their own self-published class book, Sonny s Boot, which has been sold in a fundraising effort for the new Walkersville Branch Library. Favorite Summer Read: The Relatives Came. Filled with playful images, it captures the fun of road trips to visit faraway family. It demonstrates the importance that each family member has in helping tend to a household and reinforces the vital sense of community togetherness. Favorite Road Trip Tune: "Wheels on the Bus" KEN OLDHAM As the president and CEO of United Way of Frederick County, Ken Oldham is part of a hardworking and talented team that fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in the Frederick County community. He lives with his son and his partner, Melissa, in Point of Rocks. Favorite Summer Read: This summer, I read The Road by Cormac McCarthy. It s a mesmerizing and piercing father/son tale. The final pages were among the best I ve ever read. Favorite Road Trip Tune: My road trip album of late has been Radiohead s The Bends. I found myself hitting repeat on Fake Plastic Trees several times in a row. Gravity always wins. DR. THERESA R. ALBAN SYDNIE GROSSNICKLE Dr. Alban has served as superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools since In 2017, she was named Maryland Superintendent of the Year. She and her husband live in New Market and are the parents of two grown children. Favorite Summer Read: Forty Autumns by Nina Willner. Typically, I love historical fiction because the stories make the history more meaningful to me. Well, this true story about a family divided by the Berlin Wall was poignant and compelling. It offered an emotional glimpse into the reality of the Cold War and its impact on people in many nations. Favorite Road Trip Tune: Impossible to choose, but a CD always in my car for a long drive is Keith Urban s Greatest Hits! Sydnie Grossnickle is the Maryland Dairy Princess and was born and raised in Frederick County. Favorite Summer Read: One of my favorite summer reads is Out and About at the Dairy Farm by Andy Murphy. I love reading this book to kids because it not only talks about the different activities that take place on the farm, but it also explains the process that brings the milk to our tables! Favorite Road Trip Tune: When my sister and I go road tripping, our favorite summer tune is Summer by Calvin Harris. This is one of our all-time favorites because it just makes you want to dance! FCPL.ORG 7

10 DIGITAL RESOURCES Introducing Kanopy Download the free Kanopy app on your Roku, Android, or ios device or visit fcpl. kanopystreaming.com to begin enjoying the thousands of movies and documentaries offered via Kanopy. With your FCPL library card, you can stream up to 10 movies each month. Indulge in must-see indie films, classic cinema, documentaries, and awardwinning films. Speaking of digital, follow FCPL on social media to get the latest Access Your Library 24/7 at fcpl.org All you need is your library card to have the world at your fingertips. Digital resources are offered at no cost to library card holders. FCPL.ORG/DOWNLOAD Cloud Library Easy-to-use ebook service Maryland s Digital elibrary Consortium (OverDrive) ebooks and audiobooks Movies, television shows, music, audiobooks, comics, and ebooks Audiobooks and magazines. OneClickdigital and Zinio are now RBDigital! ebooks for Kids BookFLIX, TrueFLIX, FreedomFLIX, Sesame Street ebooks, and Tumblebooks Free downloadable music Magazines Independent and foreign films, documentaries, educational films, and Great Courses FCPL.ORG/LEARN DIY auto repair Ratings and reviews, buying advice Language learning for 30 languages Technology and business courses Reading recommendations from NeveList and NextReads e-newsletters Virtual reference Academic and career test prep, and skill building Technology and business ebooks Investment and business Investment and business Comprehensive business directory Genealogy (in-library use only) Genealogy Military genealogy Local newspaper archive (in-library use only) 8 FCPL.ORG

11 DELAPLAINE SATELLITE GALLERIES Summer 2018 Brunswick Branch Library Stephen Hung Exhibit title: America s National Parks Grand Teton National Park Photography on archival paper Grand Teton National Park by Stephen Hung Thurmont Regional Library Larry Witham Exhibit title: Selections in Oil Scarlett Daisies, Spookytree Oil on linen Urbana Regional Library Matthew Baker Birmingham Water Lilies Oil on panel Scarlett Daisies, Spookytree by Larry Witham Birmingham Water Lilies by Matthew Baker FCPL.ORG 9

12 SUMMER CHALLENGE SPONSOR EVENTS For more programs with Curious Iguana, see Author Events on page 25. ALL AGES PLAY GAMES WITH DANCING BEAR Staff from Dancing Bear play at the library and share some of their favorite board and card games. Fun for the whole family! C. Burr Artz Wednesday, Jun. 27; 7 p.m. CHILDREN S READ WITH KEYOTE AND THE FREDERICK KEYS (AGES 0-10) Hear a story, ask questions, and take pictures with Frederick Keys mascot Keyote and a Keys player. Brunswick Wednesday, Aug. 1; 10:30 a.m. C. Burr Artz Friday, Aug. 10; 11:15 a.m. Emmitsburg Thursday, Jul. 19; 10:30 a.m. Middletown Wednesday, Jun. 13; 10 a.m. Point of Rocks Monday, Jul. 9; 11 a.m. Thurmont Monday, Jun. 25; 10:30 Urbana Saturday, Jul. 21; 10 a.m. Walkersville Wednesday, Jun. 27; 10 a.m. KINDERMUSIK WITH THE LITTLE GYM OF FREDERICK (AGES 0-5) Sing, dance, clap, and play! The Little Gym of Frederick presents a Kindermusik class for you and your little one to enjoy. C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 15; 11:15 a.m. Emmitsburg Monday, Aug. 13; 10:30 a.m. Point of Rocks Monday, Aug. 13; 11 a.m. Thurmont Saturday, Aug. 25; 11 a.m. Walkersville Wednesday, Jul. 25; 1 p.m. KINDERMUSIK WITH THE LITTLE GYM OF FREDERICK (AGES 0-8) Sing, dance, clap, and play! The Little Gym of Frederick presents a Kindermusik class for you and your little one to enjoy. Brunswick Monday, Jul. 23; 10:30 a.m. Middletown Thursdays, Jun. 21, and Jul. 19; 2 p.m. DJ DANCE PARTY WITH THE EAGLE (AGES 0-8) Dance and move with your favorite DJs from The Eagle We ll groove to the music, have photo-ops, and more! C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 22; 11:15 a.m. HOW ICE CREAM IS MADE AT BRUSTER S OF FREDERICK (GRADES K-5) Tour the ice cream shop and learn how ice cream is made at Bruster s of Frederick, 6960 Crestwood Blvd., Frederick. Note: please register each child (K-5) who will be attending; caregivers do not need to register. Offsite Fridays, Jun. 29, Jul. 13, 20, and Aug. 17, 24; 11 a.m. FIND WALDO KICKOFF WITH CURIOUS IGUANA (AGES 3-12) Celebrate Curious Iguana s 5th Annual Find Waldo Local Challenge with games, prizes, crafts, Rita's Ice, and more! Attendees can pick up their Waldo Passport today, one day early, before the official Waldo Hunt begins Jul. 1. Presented in partnership with Curious Iguana and Rita's Ice of Frederick. C. Burr Artz Saturday, Jun. 30; 2 p.m. SUPERHERO STORYTIME AND PICNIC (AGES 0-5) Join us at the Walkersville Community Park for a Superhero Storytime and see the train drive by. Park is located at Biggs Ford Road and Kenneth Drive. Presented in partnership with Walkersville Southern Railroad. Participants who purchase a ticket for the Railroad that day will have storytime included in their ride. Offsite Wednesdays, Jul. 11, 25, and Aug. 8, 22; 1:15 p.m. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC AND STORYTIME (AGES 0-5) Bring Teddy and join us at the Walkersville Community Park for storytime and to see the train drive by. Park is located at Biggs Ford Road and Kenneth Drive. Presented in partnership with Walkersville Southern Railroad. Participants who purchase a ticket for the Railroad that day will have storytime included in their ride. Offsite Wednesdays, Jul. 18, and Aug. 1, 15, 29; 1:15 p.m. DJ DANCE PARTY WITH KEY 103 (AGES 0-8) Dance and move with your favorite DJs from Key 103. We ll groove to the music, have photo-ops, and more! Walkersville Friday, Jul. 20; 11:15 a.m. DROP-IN AND BUILD WITH DANCING BEAR (GRADES K-5) Stop by and join Dancing Bear to play with some of their favorite building blocks and other building materials. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jul. 31; 2 p.m. END OF SUMMER CHALLENGE PARTY AT PUMP IT UP (AGES 2-GRADE 5) Bounce, jump, and play to celebrate the end of summer at Pump It Up, 8420 Gas House Pike, Frederick. All children must have a signed waiver, wear socks, and be 34 tall to play on the equipment. Participants may pre-register or complete the waiver on-site. Walk-ins accepted as space allows. Register online to play: Offsite Saturday, Aug. 25; 10 a.m. THE LITTLE GYM OF FREDERICK EXPERIENCE Boost your brain with movement and play presented by The Little Gym of Frederick. Note: a signed waiver is needed to participate. Parents or guardians may pick them up at the children s desk in advance or on the day of the program. Ages 0-5 C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 1; 11:15 a.m. Urbana Monday, Jul. 23; 2 p.m. Ages 0-10 C. Burr Artz Saturday, Jun. 2; 10 a.m., and Sunday, Jun. 3; 1 p.m. Walkersville Wednesday, Jun. 27; 1 p.m. Ages 2-8 Brunswick Monday, Jun. 25; 10:30 a.m. Emmitsburg Monday, Aug. 20; 2 p.m. Thurmont Saturday, Jun. 30; 11 a.m. TEENS TECHCHALLENGE AT SHADOWLAND LASER ADVENTURES (GRADES 6-8) Love laser tag? Wonder how it works? Learn all the answers from our experts, play a game of laser tag, and then test your knowledge. ShadowLand Laser Adventures, FSK Mall, 5500 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. Offsite Monday, Jun. 25; 12 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 3; 12 p.m. SUMMER READING DAY AT THE KEYS (AGES 0-18) Summer Challenge registrants receive a voucher for a child ticket with purchase of an adult ticket. Arrive by 1:30 p.m. to participate in the parade of summer readers before the game. Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick. Offsite Sundays, Jul. 21, Aug. 12, and Aug. 26; 2 p.m. 10 FCPL.ORG

13 STORYTIMES Storytimes are a great way to help children prepare for school. Plus, attending any FCPL program this summer is worth 50 Summer Challenge points. Visit fcpl.org/summer or your local library for details. All storytimes are weekly unless otherwise noted and do not require registration. Each storytime is targeted for a specific developmental age as noted, but all (including siblings!) are welcome to attend. BABY STORYTIME (designed for birth-24 months with a caregiver) Brunswick Tuesdays at 10:05 and 11 a.m. (bilingual English/ ASL) C. Burr Artz Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Middletown Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. Thurmont Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Urbana Mondays at 10:05 a.m. Walkersville Mondays at 10:05 a.m. 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. Emmitsburg Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Middletown Mondays at 10:05 a.m. Thurmont Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Thursdays at 11 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 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. Emmitsburg Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Middletown Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Point of Rocks Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Thurmont Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Urbana Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. Walkersville Thursdays at 10:05 a.m. FAMILY STORYTIME (designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver) C. Burr Artz Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Emmitsburg Monthly on 4 th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Walkersville Fridays at 10:05 a.m. STORYLAND STORYTIME (designed for ages 0-36 months with a caregiver) A special storytime in partnership with the Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program. Thurmont Monthly on 2 nd Friday at 10:15 a.m. MUSICAL STORYTIME (designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver) Brunswick Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. C. Burr Artz Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Middletown Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. Fridays at 10:05 a.m. Point of Rocks Monthly on 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Thurmont Thursdays at 1 p.m. Urbana Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at 10:05 a.m. Saturdays at 10:05 a.m. Walkersville Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. FAMILY TUNES AND TALES: SYMPHONY STORYTIME WITH FREDERICK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver) Classical music and stories with Music & Arts instrument petting zoo. These storytimes may be livestreamed on Facebook. Follow us for details (facebook.com/fredcolibrary). Emmitsburg Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Middletown Friday, June 29 at 10:05 a.m. Point of Rocks Tuesday, June 26 at 11 a.m. Walkersville Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. FCPL.ORG 11

14 ALL AGES PROGRAMS ATTEND ANY PROGRAM TO GET 50 SUMMER CHALLENGE POINTS! EDUCATION & ENJOYMENT POKETOWN GYM! A POKEMON TRADING CARD LEAGUE FOR ALL AGES! Use your own Pokemon cards to make decks and play with others, and bring your Pokemon video games for exciting head-to-head battles! Urbana Sundays, Jun. 3, 10, Jul. 1, 8, 29, and Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; 1:45 p.m. KINDNESS ROCKS Middletown Tuesdays, Jun. 5, and Aug. 14; 6:30 p.m. FAMILY FUN NIGHT Explore, create, and participate in family fun each week. C. Burr Artz Wednesdays, Jun. 6, 13, and Jul. 25; 7 p.m. FAMILY BINGO NIGHT BINGO Night for the whole family. Brunswick Thursdays, Jun. 7, Jul. 5, and Aug. 2; 6:30 p.m. FCPL FUN DAYS AT THE ORIGINAL CHILDREN S PLAYHOUSE MUSEUM FCPL library card holders enjoy FREE children s admission to The Original Playhouse Children s Museum between 12:30-4 p.m. Adult admission is $5. Registration required. Please call (301) or EllenatTOP@gmail.com. There s a maximum ratio of three kids to one adult. Special FCPL storytime at 2 p.m. Original Playhouse Children s Museum, 4 W. Main St., New Market. Offsite Thursday, Jun. 7, Tuesdays, Jul. 24, and Aug. 21; 12:30 p.m. LIBRARY FUN FAIR Our annual celebration of community featuring a wide variety of activities. Crafts, live animals, music, games, and fun for all ages courtesy of the library, local organizations, and our Summer Challenge partners. Face art by Elizabeth, too! Thurmont Saturday, Jun. 9; 10 a.m. SUMMER START PARTY Kick off summer at the library with games and activities! Middletown Tuesday, Jun. 12; 6:30 p.m. MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES '30S & '40S WITH THE ROCKY BIRELY COMBO Travel back in time and enjoy popular standards from the era of big bands and the greatest generation on the library s outdoor deck. Thurmont Thursday, Jun. 14; 7 p.m. BUTTERFLY GARDEN PLANTING Help plant Middletown s new butterfly garden! Come for a bit or stay for the whole time. Middletown Saturday, Jun. 16; 11 a.m. FREDERICK STRING INITIATIVE MUSICAL PETTING ZOO Listen to the Frederick String Initiative perform, then enjoy a musical petting zoo with the members. C. Burr Artz Saturday, Jun. 16; 2 p.m. STARLIGHT FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL AT THE NATELLI COMMUNITY CENTER Held on the lawn outside the Natelli Community Center at 9023 Harris St., Frederick. Pack your blanket or low beach chairs and a picnic and join us for a free evening of fun for all ages! Pre-movie activities for the entire family begin at 7 p.m. Movies begin at 8:30 p.m. See P. 4 for a list of movies. Offsite Thursdays, Jun. 21, Jul. 12, and Aug. 2, 23; 7 p.m. SUNNYLAND SKIFFLE BAND AT MIDDLETOWN PARK Join Slim Harrison and his children s participatory Jug Band for a concert at Middletown Park Shelter #1, 7628 Coblentz Road, Middletown. Middletown Saturday, Jun. 23; 1 p.m. DISCOVER AND EXPLORE: EID Learn what Eid means around the world in partnership with the Islamic Society of Frederick. Live performances and activities for the whole family! Urbana Sunday, Jun. 24; 1 p.m. CARROLL MANOR FIRE DEPARTMENT VISITS THE LIBRARY Point of Rocks Monday, Jun. 25; 11 a.m. FAMILY MOVIE: "COCO" (PG) Point of Rocks Monday, Jun. 25; 1 p.m. '80S CELEBRATION Celebrate the raddest decade with crafts, karaoke, a photo booth, and more! C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 29; 1 p.m. '80S TEEN RUNWAY SHOW Join local teens as they model fashion from the 80s! C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 29; 2 p.m. GLAMOUR KITTY AT THE CARROLL CREEK AMPHITHEATER Glamour Kitty is here to rock the whole family with a gnarly tribute to hair bands of the 80s at the Carroll Creek amphitheater stage behind the library. C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 29; 6:30 p.m. INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY Middletown Tuesday, Jul. 3; 6:30 p.m. MOVIE MATINEE: "SING" (PG) Join us for a large screen showing of the 2016 movie. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jul. 3; 2 p.m. FREDERICK CHILDREN S CHORUS The Frederick Children s Chorus will present a performance highlighting a variety of music and skills. C. Burr Artz Sunday, Jul. 8; 2 p.m. '50S FAMILY FUN FEST Activities, games, and movies straight from the 50s! Screening of "Grease" (PG) for teens and adults in the Emmitsburg Senior Center. Emmitsburg Tuesday, Jul. 10; 3 p.m. FAMILY PAINT NIGHT Urbana Tuesday, Jul. 10; 7:30 p.m. FILM FRIDAY: "THE LION KING" (G) Enjoy this Disney classic on the big screen! Singing along is highly encouraged. Urbana Friday, Jul. 13; 2 p.m. BRUNSWICK LIBRARY BLOCK PARTY Fun, games, and live music at our second annual Block Party. Free and fun for all ages! Brunswick Saturday, Jul. 14; 10 a.m. '90S CONCERT BY HERE S TO THE NIGHT 90s music and themes throughout the day with activities for all ages and live music by Here s To the Night. Urbana Sunday, Jul. 15; 1 p.m. SURF ROCK BY THE FLYING FADERS Emmitsburg Tuesday, Jul. 17; 6:30 p.m. MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES '50S & '60S WITH THE CRUISERS Travel back to the golden era of classic rock and roll courtesy of The Cruisers spotlighting many of the old favorites. Guaranteed that you ll be singing along. Thurmont Thursday, Jul. 19; 7 p.m. FAVORITE CHARACTERS PARTY Bring the whole family to celebrate some of our favorite children s book characters with hands-on activities, and enjoy a special photo opportunity! C. Burr Artz Saturday, Jul. 21; 2 p.m. CLASSICAL GUITAR PERFORMANCE WITH RODRIGO PAIVA C. Burr Artz Sunday, Jul. 22; 3 p.m. HOW TO GROW A BUTTERFLY POLLINATOR GARDEN Q&A SESSION Join a member of the Middletown Green Team to learn about our Butterfly Garden and how to plant one of your own! Bring your questions. Middletown Saturdays, Jul. 28, and Aug. 11; 2 p.m. FAMILY MOVIE: "THE GREATEST SHOWMAN" (PG) Point of Rocks Monday, Jul. 30; 1 p.m. HARRY POTTER BIRTHDAY PARTY Middletown Tuesday, Jul. 31; 6:30 p.m. 12 FCPL.ORG

15 Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/asl or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY TO US Celebrate 10 years of operation of your community library. Since 2008, our regional library on Moser Road has been a prime location for community gatherings and special events. We invite everyone to join us as we commemorate this special occasion. Thurmont Saturday, Aug. 4; 10 a.m. MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES '70S & '80S WITH SECOND TIME THRU Second Time Thru closes out our summer trip through the decades with rich, four-part harmonies and musical synergy promising an entertaining experience on the deck bringing back some of your fondest musical memories. Singing along is a must. Thurmont Thursday, Aug. 9; 7 p.m. GOLDEN OLDIES COSTUME CONTEST From poodle skirts to leisure suits, come dressed your best! Prizes awarded to children, teens, and adults! Walkersville Saturday, Aug. 11; 3 p.m. GROOVE QUEST From the heart, from the soul, the essential spirit of rock and roll, from the Groove to you! Walkersville Saturday, Aug. 11; 1 p.m. HULA HOOP AND LIMBO CONTEST We are out to find the best hula hoop and limbo dancers around! Not up for competition? Come and listen to some great golden oldies! Walkersville Saturday, Aug. 11; 11 a.m. WOOD CARVING WITH POWER TOOLS Wood carving artist Gary Carver will demonstrate techniques for woodcarving and share examples of his work. Urbana Saturday, Aug. 11; 11:30 a.m. FAMILY MOVIE: "WONDER" (PG) Point of Rocks Monday, Aug. 27; 1 p.m. MAKE & CREATE FAMILY PAINT NIGHT Create art with oil pastels and paint. Urbana Tuesday, Jun. 19; 7:30 p.m. CHALK PARTY Celebrate summer by decorating the entrance to the library with chalk art. Thurmont Wednesday, Jun. 20; 11:15 a.m. THE MAKE-IT PLACE Innovative technology is a top priority for Frederick County Public Libraries. FCPL recently launched "the make-it place," an online community for makers of all skill levels to find, remix, and share projects in collaboration with library systems across the state. Help us build a vibrant community of makers in Maryland! Visit fcpl.org/make-it for more information. ADULT SPHERO ROBOTS Learn about Sphero robots and navigate obstacle courses. Event will be held in the Urbana Senior Center as a joint program with the Urbana Library. Urbana Wednesday, Jul. 18; 1 p.m. MAMBO PARROT DRONES Learn about drones and practice flying in the library. Held at the Urbana Senior Center as a joint program with the Urbana Library. Urbana Wednesday, Aug. 15; 1 p.m. CHILDREN S SPHERO SPRK+ 101 (GRADES K-5) Learn how to navigate robotic Sphero SPRK+ technology. Brunswick Wednesday, Jul. 11; 2 p.m. SPHERO SPRK+ ROBOT BALLS (GRADES 2-5) Explore science through robot-based learning with Sphero SPRK+ Robot balls. Participants will code and experiment. Emmitsburg Wednesday, Jul. 25; 2 p.m. LITTLE BITS DROIDS (GRADES K-5) Build your own R2D2 and program it using Little Bits Droid kits. Brunswick Tuesday, Aug. 7; 2 p.m. GO FLY A DRONE (GRADES K-5) Hover like a helicopter, try a loop-the-loop, or race through an obstacle course with drones and Sphero robots. Thurmont Thursday, Aug. 9; 1 p.m. TECHNOLOGY NIGHT (AGES 4-12) Explore new technology in the library. Middletown Tuesday, Aug. 21; 6:30 p.m. TEEN MAMBO PARROT DRONES (GRADES 6-12) Learn about drones and practice flying in the library. Walkersville Wednesday, Jun. 20, and Thursday, Jun. 21; 3 p.m. GO FLY A DRONE (GRADES 5-12) Hover like a helicopter, try a loop-the-loop, or race through an obstacle course with drones and Sphero robots. Thurmont Thursday, Aug. 9; 3 p.m. FCPL.ORG 13

16 ADULT PROGRAMS MUSIC ON THE DECK Since 2008, the annual Music on the Deck concert series has brought extraordinary musicians to the Thurmont Regional Library. This summer is no exception. Bring the family to enjoy a free monthly Sunday concert on the deck of the library. Even on the hottest of days, the deck is a cool place to be! ALL AGES BLUEGRASS CHAPEL BAND Bluegrass and gospel kick off the 10th season of Music on the Deck. Thurmont Sunday, Jun. 24; 2 p.m. ASHBY RUN Coming to the deck from Virginia, Ashby Run has a driving rhythm of both instrumentals and vocals that will cover a wide repertoire of bluegrass spanning from traditional to country. Thurmont Sunday, Jul. 22; 2 p.m. THE KNUCKLE DUSTERS Enjoy vintage American music with the Knuckle Dusters who have performed up and down the East Coast. The band s deep musical experience includes old-time fiddle, swing, ragtime, and hillbilly jazz and will appeal to a diverse audience. Don t miss this closeout summer event. Thurmont Sunday, Aug. 26; 2 p.m. BOOKS & AUTHORS THURMONT FRIENDS BOOK CLUB Hosted by the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library and open to adult readers in the community who are interested in discussing books. Contact the Thurmont Regional Library at for information. Thurmont Mondays, Jun. 11, Jul. 9, and Aug. 13; 7 p.m. FREEDOM READS Freedom Reads returns for the third summer at Flying Dog Brewery. See P. 5 for details. All events held at the Flying Dog Brewery, 4607 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick. Attendees must be 21 and over. Offsite Tuesdays, Jun. 12, Jul. 10, and Aug. 14; 6 p.m. URBANA FRIENDS BOOK CLUB The Friends of the Urbana Regional Library (FURL) host an open discussion on a variety of books. Urbana Wednesdays, Jun. 20, and Aug. 15; 6:45 p.m. BUSINESS & JOB SKILLS DAY ONE DISCOVERY TOUR HOSTED BY THE FREDERICK CHAMBER The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce will visit Walkersville to learn about business interests and concerns. Local input during this listening tour will ensure the Chamber moves into the future with a deep understanding of business needs countywide. All are welcome, and you do not need to be a member of the Chamber to participate. Walkersville Friday, Jun. 1; 10 a.m. GRANT SEEKER S PRESENTS: Planning an Annual Fund Get a jump on year-end fundraising! Learn how to save time and make money for your nonprofit. C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 8; 10:30 a.m. Dressing for Success on a Budget Learn how to create 30 work-appropriate outfits with 10 wardrobe essentials for $100 or less. Designed for anyone looking to get ahead professionally. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jul. 17; 6:30 p.m. MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS WITH SOCIAL MEDIA Alan Rugh, founder of Firestride Media, will help you make the most of your business marketing using various social media tools. Walkersville Thursday, Aug. 23; 6:30 p.m. COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY DOWNLOADING DIGITAL MAGAZINES Bring your tablet or smartphone and learn how to download full issues of your favorite magazines using your FCPL library card. Walkersville Thursday, Jun. 14; 6:30 p.m. INTRO TO 3D PRINTING Learn about 3D printing and create an object to print. Walkersville Thursday, Jul. 5; 6:30 p.m. SMARTPHONES 101 Basic instruction for Android and Apple phones, including cloud storage, Google backup, and data usage. BYO smartphone. Thurmont Wednesday, Jul. 11; 6:30 p.m. EDUCATION & ENJOYMENT TRIVIA AT CATOCTIN BREEZE WINERY Trivia night at Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, Roddy Road, Thurmont. Trivia is free! Wine will be available for purchase. Pizza food truck will be on site. All questions written by Thurmont Library Staff to cover a variety of subjects and pop culture. Register your team by calling Due to space limitations, 10 teams will compete and should be limited to no more than four people. Thurmont Friday, Jun. 1; 7 p.m. RIVER CRUISES Explore the world on a cruise ship! Travel agent Leslie Baker shows us what river cruises have to offer to all ages. Walkersville Tuesday, Jun. 5; 6:30 p.m. SEVEN DRAGON STUDIOS PAINT NIGHT Special hands-on art class and a unique opportunity to learn to paint on glass with local artist Michele Maze. Emmitsburg Thursday, Jun. 7; 6:30 p.m. COFFEE AND CROSSWORDS Challenge your brain and share with friends and neighbors. Point of Rocks Saturdays, Jun. 9, Jul. 14, and Aug. 11; 10:30 a.m. INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI Instructor Caine Yentzer is dedicated to bringing the benefits of Tai Chi, a slow-moving longevity exercise, to everyone. C. Burr Artz Saturday, Jun. 9; 12 p.m. MUSIC THERAPY Learn about the benefits of music therapy. Presented by Noteable Progressions Music Therapy Services. Brunswick Saturday, Jun. 9; 2 p.m. WARRIOR CANINE CONNECTION Learn how Warrior Canine Connection trains dogs to assist veterans and meet one of their service dogs in training. C. Burr Artz Sunday, Jun. 10; 2:30 p.m. 14 FCPL.ORG

17 Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/asl or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. LIBRARY TRIVIA NIGHT AT ORCHID CELLARS WINERY AND MEADERY Trivia Night at Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery, 8546 Pete Wiles Road, Middletown. Trivia and fun are free. Wine and food will be available for purchase. Trivia will be prepared by library staff and cover a variety of subjects and pop culture. Teams of six allowed. Registration is recommended. Prizes will be awarded. Call the library for further details at Offsite Friday, Jun. 15; 6:30 p.m. DATE NIGHT: Murder Mystery Join us for an interactive murder mystery! Inspect the crime scene, listen to suspects, and use your sleuthing skills to solve the mystery. Urbana Monday, Jun. 18; 6:30 p.m. Swing Dance Class Grab a date, a friend, or come solo and enjoy an introductory swing dance class taught by Gottaswing instructors. Urbana Monday, Jul. 9; 6:30 p.m. E-TEXTILES SEWING AT THE URBANA SENIOR CENTER Learn to sew lights into fabric with E-Textile kits. Urbana Wednesday, Jun. 20; 1 p.m. COMPOST HAPPENS! Create less waste and improve the quality of your garden. Learn the basic rules for successful composting at home. Presented by the Department of Solid Waste Management and Recycling. Adults and children ages 6 and up. Brunswick Saturday, Jun. 23; 11 a.m. Point of Rocks Wednesday, Jul. 25; 6 p.m. TABLETOP GAMES FOR ADULTS: Bring some friends and play your favorite games. The Classics Walkersville Saturday, Jun. 23; 2 p.m. Strategy Games Walkersville Saturday, Aug. 18; 2 p.m. I LOVE THE '80S TRIVIA AFTERNOON Test your knowledge of all things 80s pop culture with a team of up to six. Fun and prizes guaranteed! C. Burr Artz Sunday, Jun. 24; 2 p.m. CURIOUS MINDS: Turn Your Existence into Your Legacy Take charge of your estate and plan for your future. Learn about the documents you need to prepare for a health emergency or financial emergency, the ins and outs of your Last Will and Testament, the importance of a Financial Power of Attorney, and creating a Healthcare Advance Directive. Planning for and having these documents in place will save you and your family thousands of dollars. Join us for an informative and entertaining (yes, even this topic can be entertaining!) session. Also, Maryland Room Historian Mary Mannix will discuss how your family heirlooms and possessions of historical importance can be preserved. Thurmont Monday, Jun. 25; 2 p.m. Fitness Fun with Anytime Fitness Tammy from Anytime Fitness in Thurmont shares information, demonstrations, and practical tips for maintaining fitness as you age. Dress in comfortable clothes to participate. Thurmont Monday, Jul. 30; 1:30 p.m. Medicare Basics Eileen Kutzler, director of financial planning services for Country Meadows Retirement Community, shares expert information about Medicaid vs. Medicare HMOs/PPOs, supplements, Part D for drugs, and the Doughnut Hole. Thurmont Monday, Aug. 27; 2 p.m. FOOTBALL FIELD TO BATTLEFIELD: WWII THROUGH THE STORIES AND KEEPSAKES OF LT. BILL NOPPER Follow in Lt. Bill Nopper s footsteps through Europe as his family recalls his WWII experience with the 638th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Point of Rocks Wednesday, Jun. 27; 6 p.m. '80S TOY PETTING ZOO C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 29; 12 p.m. LEARN THE UKULELE FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS This class is for beginners with no experience. There will be ukuleles to use in the class, first-come, first-serve. Bring or borrow your own. C. Burr Artz Friday, Jul. 6; 1 p.m. QUILTING WITH CHARLOTTE S COTTAGE QUILT SHOP Charlotte s Cottage Quilt Shop will demonstrate different quilting techniques on various fabrics. Walkersville Wednesday, Jul. 11; 11:30 a.m. WHAT IS COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA)? Middletown s Open Book Farm representative will tell us about their CSA, how to join, and how to eat healthier while supporting local agriculture. Middletown Wednesday, Jul. 11; 11:30 a.m. BEYOND THE FAB FOUR Tour the post-beatles careers of John, Paul, George, and Ringo! Class runs four weeks, each focused on a different band member. C. Burr Artz Fridays, Jul. 13, 20, 27, and Aug. 3; 1 p.m. COMPOSTING BASICS The Middletown Green Team will share how to turn food and yard waste into beautiful compost and keep your scraps from the landfill. Middletown Saturday, Jul. 14; 12:30 p.m. '90S TRIVIA AT GREENE TURTLE OF URBANA Gather your seven-member team and compete with other trivia buffs about the 90s! Bragging rights for the winner! Held at the Greene Turtle, 3501 John Simmons Street Suite 101-A, Urbana. Offsite Monday, Jul. 16; 7 p.m. BEST DISNEY VACATION EVER! Join Heather Yamagata, Disney certified travel agent, to learn insider tips and tricks to make the most of your trip to the Magic Kingdom. Point of Rocks Wednesday, Jul. 18; 6 p.m. CUSTOM STAMP CARVING Carve a stamp from an eraser, and stamp on paper and fabric to create a unique project. Emmitsburg Thursday, Jul. 19; 5:30 p.m. DJ 101 Explore the trade that mixes music, history, art, and science with a dash of panache with Dapper DJs innovator Alex Sincevich. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Aug. 7; 7 p.m. Walkersville Thursday, Jul. 19; 6:30 p.m. FAMILY FISHING CLINIC AT BRUNSWICK CAMPGROUND Join us for a morning on the water! Get hands-on instruction on bait, hooks, sinkers and casting techniques and learn about fishing tips specific to the area. Brunswick Family Campground, 100 S. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Offsite Saturday, Jul. 21; 9 a.m. HISTORY OF MUSIC MEDIA Soren Dodge from The Record Exchange of Frederick will discuss the history and collection of music media. Urbana Sunday, Jul. 22; 2 p.m. MEDIA SWAP Learn about swapping and recycle your way to a new media library. Swap DVDs, CDs, video games, and LPs in working condition or donate them to benefit the library. Urbana Sunday, Jul. 22; 1 p.m. FCPL.ORG 15

18 ADULT PROGRAMS PARENT AND CHILD BEGINNING ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS AND PLAYGROUP Meet other parents of children ages birth to 5 and share conversation and current events topics. Children will be busy with stories and activities while parents practice conversational English skills with other adults. This series is made possible by a partnership with the Literacy Council of Frederick County. C. Burr Artz Wednesdays, Aug. 1, 8, 15, and 22; 1 p.m. LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY Maryland Legal Aid will provide FREE one-on-one advice on a variety of civil legal issues. No appointments necessary. Bring relevant documents with you. Brunswick Wednesday, Aug. 8; 1 p.m. TURN YOUR EXISTENCE INTO YOUR LEGACY Take charge of your estate and plan for your future. Learn about the documents you need to prepare for a health emergency or financial emergency, the ins and outs of your Last Will and Testament, the importance of a Financial Power of Attorney, and creating a Healthcare Advance Directive. Planning for and having these documents in place will save you and your family thousands of dollars. Join us for an informative and entertaining (yes, even this topic can be entertaining!) session. Also, Maryland Room Historian Mary Mannix will discuss how your family heirlooms and possessions of historical importance can be preserved. C. Burr Artz Saturday, Aug. 11; 11 a.m. Urbana Wednesday, Jul. 18; 2 p.m. RECORDED MUSIC HISTORY Dapper DJ Alex Sincevich will provide a demonstration and discussion on authentic 1900s gramophones and the music they played. Walkersville Thursday, Aug. 16; 6:30 p.m. LET THERE BE ROCK SCHOOL FREDERICK Acoustic showcase with the students of Let There Be Rock School Frederick! C. Burr Artz Friday, Aug. 17; 12 p.m. KICKBOXING FOR ADULTS AT KICKS KARATE URBANA A premium cardio, fitness, and self-defense education experience for adults new to kickboxing. Kicks Karate Urbana, 3531 John Simmons St D-09A, Frederick. Offsite Saturday, Aug. 18; 11 a.m. DRAWING AND PAINTING OWLS Join local artists for a plein air opportunity to draw and paint the amazing owls of Cunningham Falls State Park. No photography please. Middletown Wednesday, Aug. 22; 8:30 a.m. TURNING A HOBBY INTO A BUSINESS (GRADES 9-ADULT) Discover tips and resources from individuals who have turned their unique hobbies into a business. Emmitsburg Thursday, Aug. 23; 3 p.m. VIRTUAL REALITY VACATIONS Take one last summer vacation for the year to some popular destinations across the world using virtual reality with Google Expeditions. Walkersville Thursday, Aug. 30; 6:30 p.m. HISTORY & GENEALOGY WORLD WAR I: The Splinter Fleet: The Forgotten History of the World War I Subchasers These 110 foot-long wooden boats were built by yacht companies. They patrolled from the Irish coast to the Adriatic Sea and were the only U.S. boats to participate in a WWI sea battle. Presenter: Bob Kozak C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jun. 5; 7 p.m. The Great War 101 To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, members of the UMBC at USG History Students Association will instruct us in what we all need to understand about The Great War, the conflict that ushered in the modern era. C. Burr Artz Saturday, Jul. 14; 11 a.m. OPEN MEMORY LAB Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Department of Education. Thurmont Sundays, Jul. 1, 29, and Aug. 26; 2 p.m. Urbana Monday, Jun. 11 and Jul. 23; 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 19; 2 p.m. MEMORY LAB ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION Volunteers will interview community members who are interested in participating in an oral history project documenting the diverse history of Frederick County. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Department of Education. To register for an interview time, visit tinyurl.com/fcplmemory1. Urbana Saturdays, Jun. 23, and Jul. 21; 10 a.m. CATOCTIN FOREST ALLIANCE SPEAKER SERIES Historian Greg Bartles of the Maryland Conservation Agency Museum discusses the history of the National Resources Police back to their beginning as Oyster Police. This preservation Program Series is presented in a partnership between the Thurmont Regional Library and the Catoctin Forest Alliance. Thurmont Thursday, Jun. 28; 7 p.m. CATOCTIN FOREST ALLIANCE SPEAKER SERIES A new topic related to nature or history every month. This preservation program series is presented in a partnership between the Thurmont Regional Library and the Catoctin Forest Alliance. Thurmont Thursdays, Jul. 26, and Aug. 23; 7 p.m. "ROCK OF OUR ANCESTORS" A FILM BY CARROLL COUNTY MEDIA CENTER Learn about the challenges faced by Carroll County s small African-American churches as they battle an aging congregation and financial pressures while providing the values of community, faith, and history. Co-sponsored by African-American Resources, Cultural Heritage Society of Frederick County. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jul. 31; 7 p.m. BROWN GOLD: HISTORY, PRODUCTION, AND STYLES OF AMERICAN WHISKEY Explore America s favorite spirit with the head distillers of McClintock Distilling. Includes a tasting and a sneak peek at McClintock s new Rye Whiskey. 35 S. Carroll St, Frederick. Attendees must be 21 and over. Offsite Wednesday, Aug. 1; 6 p.m. PORCH TALK MEMORIES OF THURMONT LIBRARY HISTORY Happy 10th birthday to us! We re remembering the library s important role in our community. Join the Porch Talk to preserve your oral history memories of the Thurmont Library since its founding in Thurmont Saturday, Aug. 4; 10:30 a.m. GENEALOGY TROUBLESHOOTING Historian and genealogist Mary Mannix will help you find solutions to some of your more complicated genealogical questions. Brunswick Monday, Aug. 13; 6 p.m. MAKE & CREATE KNIT2GETHER Join fiber artist Sue Cavendish with your own project or learn something new. Middletown Wednesdays, Jun. 6, and Aug. 1; 11:30 a.m. READING ROCKS PAINTING (AGES 8-ADULT) Paint and hide rocks with positive summer reading messages. Jenna Lee, high school art teacher, will share tips. Materials provided. Urbana Sunday, Jun. 10; 2 p.m. ART FOR ADULTS Refine different watercolor or tangling techniques with paper artist Barbara Fine. Middletown Wednesdays, Jun. 13, Jul. 11, and Aug. 8; 11:30 a.m. 16 FCPL.ORG

19 Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/asl or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. QUICK CRAFT Join local craft artist Sue Cavendish and learn a quick craft in just one hour. All supplies provided; just bring your imagination! Middletown Wednesdays, Jun. 20, Jul. 18, and Aug. 15; 11:30 a.m. SEWING WORKSHOP (GRADES 6-ADULT) Use basic sewing skills to make a retro chic apron. Emmitsburg Monday, Jun. 25, Tuesday, Jun. 26, Wednesday, Jun. 27, and Thursday, Jun. 28; 10 a.m. WELLNESS SOL YOGA: GOOD CAUSE CLASS Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga s Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted. C. Burr Artz Mondays, Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; 11 a.m. Urbana Fridays, Jun. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27, and Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 11:30 a.m. Walkersville Wednesdays, Jun. 6, Jul. 18, and Aug. 1; 11:30 a.m. HEALTHY LIVING TO 100 McLaughlin Family Chiropractic will discuss how we eat, move, and think to instill positive ideas that you can use to empower your life. Thurmont Wednesday, Jun. 6; 7 p.m. Walkersville Thursday, Jul. 26; 1 p.m. FUSION FITNESS AND DANCE CLASS Fusion Fitness and Dance will provide a class on R.I.P.P.E.D (Resistance/Interval/Power/Plyometrics/ Endurance/Diet) and Bang Power Dance. Walkersville Thursday, Jun. 21; 6:30 p.m. HARDKOHR TENNIS CHALLENGE AT WEST WINDS TENNIS (GRADES 6-ADULT) Activities and contests for all ability levels in an airconditioned bubble. Bring your own racquet or one can be provided Gas House Pike, New Market. Offsite Saturday, Jun. 30; 3 p.m. 2 2: STRESS-FREE SOLUTIONS FOR SENIOR DOWNSIZING De-cluttering? Downsizing? Moving? Or just organizing? Ryan Burns will show you how Stress Free Seniors does it. Brunswick Tuesday, Jun. 5; 2 p.m. 2: FERMENTED FOOD SERIES: Probiotic Ginger Beer Don t reach for the soda pop; learn to make your own fizzy ginger beer with natural ingredients and flavorings. Presented by Rachel Armistead. Brunswick Tuesday, Jun. 12; 2 p.m. Perfect Pickles Turn your vegetable bounty into delicious, crunchy probiotic pickles. Rachel Armistead from The Sweet Farm will demonstrate. Brunswick Tuesday, Jul. 10; 2 p.m. 2: A MOTHER S COURAGE: TALKING BACK TO AUTISM Watch the film about a mother s epic journey to help her autistic son. Guest Beth Johnson shares her experiences as the parent of an autistic child. Brunswick Tuesday, Jul. 31; 2 p.m. 2: COFFEE WITH A COP Enjoy a cup of coffee with a Brunswick Police officer. Ask questions, share concerns, or just get to know an officer in your community. Brunswick Tuesday, Aug. 14; 2 p.m. 2: IDENTIFYING BIRDS BY SIGHT AND SOUND Learn to identify song birds through photographs and recordings by naturalist Wil Hershberger. Brunswick Tuesday, Aug. 21; 2 p.m. 2: JAMES RADA The Boys of Summer: Baseball s Blue Ridge League, the longest running ( ) Class D baseball league with teams from MD, PA, and WV. Brunswick Tuesday, Jun. 21; 2 p.m. 2PM: GENEALOGY 101 Genealogist and historian Mary Mannix will give you a basic education on how to do genealogical research for your family. Brunswick Tuesday, Jul. 3; 2 p.m. FCPL.ORG 17

20 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS EDUCATION & ENJOYMENT POOH S WORLD WITH ROSE HILL (AGES 3-5) A sample of Pooh s World Camp activities with Rose Hill Manor Park and Children s Museum. Brunswick Friday, Jun. 1; 10:30 a.m. JUNIOR GARDENER: SUMMER BLOOMS (GRADES 2-8) Create beautiful summer planters for the library entrance and a take-home project for yourself with Silver Fancy Garden Club. Emmitsburg Saturday, Jun. 2; 10 a.m. POLLINATORS HOTEL (GRADES K-8) Enticing pollinators is an essential part of a successful garden. Build a hotel for insects to live in and pollinate your home garden. Point of Rocks Saturday, Jun. 2; 10 a.m. GARDENS ROCK PARTY (GRADES K-5) Learn how your gardens grow and plant seeds to take home. Walkersville Monday, Jun. 4; 6:30 p.m. SCHOOL SKILLS FOR PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 3-5) Practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities. Brunswick Wednesdays, Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul. 18, 25, and Aug. 1, 15, 22, 29; 11:15 a.m. C. Burr Artz Mondays, Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; 2 p.m. Point of Rocks Tuesdays, Jun. 12, Jul. 10, and Aug. 14; 11:30 a.m. Urbana Tuesdays, Jun. 5, 12, 19, 26, Jul. 10, 17, 24, 31, and Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; 2:15 p.m. Walkersville Thursdays, Jun. 7, 14, 21, 28, Jul. 5, 12, 19, 26, and Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30; 10:45 a.m. RADIO FREDERICK DANCE PARTY AT SKY STAGE (AGES 0-6) Get your groove on at our musical party celebrating summer at Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Presented in partnership with the Frederick Arts Council. Offsite Tuesday, Jun. 5; 10:15 a.m. SENSORY FRIENDLY HANGOUT (GRADES K-5) Crafts, games, and hands-on activities designed for elementary aged children with sensory integration challenges or autism spectrum disorders, their families, and friends. Brunswick Tuesdays, Jun. 5, Jul. 3, and Aug. 7; 4:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND (AGES 3-5) After storytime, enjoy a half hour of active play, visiting with friends, and making new ones! Thurmont Wednesdays, Jun. 6, 13, 27, Jul. 11, 18, 25, and Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29; 11 a.m. STORYTIME WITH THE MARYLAND ZOOMOBILE (AGES 3-5) Wildlife-themed storytime and craft, plus visit from a Maryland Zoo Animal Ambassador! Brunswick Friday, Jun. 8; 10:30 a.m. Emmitsburg Monday, Jun. 11; 11 a.m. (Space is limited, please arrive early for your ticket.) Middletown Friday, Jun. 8; 1 p.m. (Space is limited, please arrive early for your ticket.) Point of Rocks Wednesday, Jun. 6; 4 p.m. Thurmont Monday, Jun. 11; 1 p.m. (Space is limited, please arrive early for your ticket.) Urbana Wednesday, Jun. 6; 1 p.m. (Space is limited, please arrive early for your ticket.) Walkersville Tuesday, Jun. 12; 2 p.m. (Space is limited, please arrive early for your ticket.) AIN T GONNA PAINT NO MORE PARTY! (AGES 3-6) Join us for a book and some songs, then color the afternoon away with some sidewalk chalk! Urbana Thursday, Jun. 7; 2:30 p.m. PLAY DATE! PLAYGROUP FOR LITTLE ONES (AGES 0-3) Hosted by Thurmont Regional Library and Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program. Meet new friends, read books, and play with toys. Thurmont Fridays, Jun. 8, Jul. 13, and Aug. 10; 10:45 a.m. PLAYGROUP (AGES 0-5) Play and meet friends at the library! C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 8; 11:15 a.m. Point of Rocks Mondays, Jun. 11, Jul. 9, and Aug. 13; 10:05 a.m. BUDDY READING (AGES 3-10) Read your favorite book with one of our trained teen listeners. Urbana Sundays, Jun. 10, Jul. 8, 22, and Aug. 12, 26; 2 p.m. R.E.A.D. WITH WAGS FOR HOPE (GRADES K-5) Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs. Brunswick Saturdays, Jun. 23, Jul. 28, and Aug. 25; 10:30 a.m. C. Burr Artz Sundays, Jun. 10, Jul. 8, and Aug. 12; 1:30 p.m. Emmitsburg Thursdays, Jun. 21, Jul. 19, and Aug. 16; 5 p.m. Middletown Tuesdays, Jun. 26, Jul. 24, and Aug. 28; 6:30 p.m. Thurmont Saturdays, Jun. 23, Jul. 28, and Aug. 25; 11 a.m. Walkersville Thursdays, Jun. 28, Jul. 26, and Aug. 23; 6:30 p.m. JIM GILL DANCE PARTY (AGES 2-6) Can you sway, jump, creep, and slide? We will play music from Jim Gill for a fun, dance-filled afternoon! Urbana Monday, Jun. 11; 2:30 p.m. MIDDLETOWN MUSIC MONDAYS (AGES 4-12) Explore music through art, STEM, and play. Middletown Mondays, Jun. 11, 18, 25, Jul. 2, 9, 16, 30, and Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; 2 p.m. THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS PARTY (GRADES K-5) Learn where it all started for this favorite childhood game. Walkersville Monday, Jun. 11; 6:30 p.m. GUITAR MANIA (GRADES K-5) Make a guitar and test your air guitar skills! Walkersville Tuesday, Jun. 12; 6:30 p.m. PARACHUTE PLAY (AGES 3-5) Join us for fun and games with parachutes. Imagination play encouraged! C. Burr Artz Thursday, Jun. 14; 2 p.m. STORY STROLL: EXPLORE A PICTURE BOOK IN THE OUTDOORS (AGES 0+) Experience a picture book in a new way! Walk your way through a picture book while enjoying the outdoors. Thurmont Saturday, Jul. 21; 10:35 a.m. Urbana Fridays, Jun. 15, Jul. 20, and Aug. 17; 10:35 a.m. COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM (AGES 3-18) The Frederick Community Action Agency, (FCAA), provides a lunchtime meal for children and youth who typically qualify for free- or reduced-price meals in public schools; preschool age children can also be served; library activity at each lunch. Brunswick Weekdays, Jun. 18 Aug. 24; 12 p.m. NAME THAT TUNE (GRADES K-5) Test your musical skills! Part 1 Walkersville Monday, Jun. 18; 6:30 p.m. Part 2 Walkersville Tuesday, Jun. 19; 6:30 p.m. FOLK STORIES (AGES 0-12) Explore the world of folk stories in preparation for Slim Harrison s visit on Saturday. Middletown Tuesday, Jun. 19; 6:30 p.m. RECYCLED EVER AFTER (AGES 3-6) Through stories, games, and show-and-tell, we ll talk about why recycling is important, how to do it right, and where recyclable materials end up. Presented by the Department of Solid Waste Management and Recycling. Point of Rocks Tuesday, Jun. 19; 11 a.m. DROP-IN 3D PRINTING (GRADES 3-12) Stop by the STEM Lab to watch our 3D printer and learn how to create your own objects to be printed. C. Burr Artz Wednesdays, Jun. 20, Jul. 18, and Aug. 15; 6 p.m. 18 FCPL.ORG

21 Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/asl or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. NIGHTTIME ON THE DECK: CANTORI S MAGIC (AGES 3-18) Amazing illusions and sleight of hand from Cantori Magic! Nighttime on the Deck sponsored by Thurmont Lion s Club. Thurmont Thursday, Jun. 21; 6:30 p.m. CURIOUS GEORGE VISITS THE LIBRARY (AGES 2-8) Fun and games with Curious George. Don t forget your camera. Brunswick Friday, Jun. 22; 10:30 a.m. Emmitsburg Wednesday, Jul. 18; 11:15 a.m. Middletown Thursday, Jun. 28; 10:05 a.m. Point of Rocks Monday, Jun. 25; 11 a.m. Thurmont Tuesday, Jul. 17; 11 a.m. Urbana Saturday, Jun. 30; 10:05 a.m. Walkersville Saturday, Jul. 14; 11 a.m. PET TALK WITH A VETERINARIAN (AGES 2-10) Catoctin Veterinary Clinic s Dr. Bramson and his French Bulldog sidekick, Rae Rae, share fun facts to keep your pet happy and healthy. Thurmont Saturday, Jun. 23; 10:30 a.m. PETE THE CAT VISITS THE LIBRARY (AGES 0-5) Fun times with Pete the Cat. Don t forget your camera. C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 29; 11:15 a.m. Walkersville Saturday, Jun. 23; 11 a.m. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC (AGES 2-5) Bring your favorite stuffed animal, a blanket, and lunch to enjoy while listening to stories and songs. Emmitsburg Saturday, Jun. 23; 11 a.m. MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE (GRADES K-5) Jun. 25: "Coco," rated PG, 109 minutes; Jul. 30: "Wonder," rated PG, 113 minutes; Aug. 27: "Paddington 2," rated PG, 105 minutes. Brunswick Mondays, Jun. 25, Jul. 30, and Aug. 27; 2 p.m. PERFORMING ARTS MINI WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE (GRADES 4-7) Create characters, gain performance skills, and perform a puppet show at the library for children at the end of this afternoon workshop. Urbana Monday, Jun. 25; 12:30 p.m. PET ROCK ADOPTION PARTY (GRADES K-5) Create a pet rock, make a care manual, and design a home. Walkersville Monday, Jun. 25; 6:30 p.m. THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS PUPPET SHOW (AGES 0+) Enjoy a puppet show performance of The Carnival of the Animals by Urbana Regional Library teens. Urbana Monday, Jun. 25; 4 p.m. DROP-IN AND BUILD (GRADES K-5) Play and build with a variety of materials. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jun. 26; 2 p.m. PETE THE CAT VISITS THE LIBRARY (AGES 2-8) Fun times with Pete the Cat. Don t forget your camera. Brunswick Friday, Jul. 13; 10 a.m. Emmitsburg Wednesday, Jun. 27; 3:30 p.m. Middletown Thursday, Jul. 19; 10:05 a.m. Thurmont Tuesday, Jun. 26; 11 a.m. Urbana Friday, Jul. 20; 2:30 p.m., and Sunday, Jul. 22; 2 p.m. FAMILY TUNES AND TALES CHILDREN S MUSIC MAKERS JR. (AGES 3-5) Engage your child s natural love of music and instruments with activities that introduce early music concepts. This event is made possible in part by a grant from the Frederick Arts Council and The Community Foundation of Frederick County. Walkersville Tuesday, Jun. 26; 6:30 p.m. KIDS GO CLASSIC CONCERT WITH FREDERICK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (GRADES K-5) Music masterpieces come to life in this narrated concert followed by a musical instrument petting zoo provided by Music and Arts. This event is made possible through funding by The Community Foundation of Frederick County. Urbana Wednesday, Jun. 27; 7 p.m. ROCKIN KIDS 50S MUSIC (AGES 3-8) Celebrate fun music and movement from the '50s. Thurmont Wednesday, Jun. 27; 2 p.m. NATURE EXPLORERS (GRADES K-5) Explore nature with games, crafts, and other hands-on activities. C. Burr Artz Thursday, Jun. 28; 2 p.m. STAR WARS JEDI TRAINING ACADEMY (GRADES K-5) Learn the ways of the Force and train to become a Jedi while completing a special mission for the Rebel Alliance and facing Darth Vader. Urbana Thursday, Jun. 28; 2 p.m. GLOBAL MUSIC MAKERS (AGES 6-8) Global instruments provide an exciting group experience. This event is made possible in part by a grant from the Frederick Arts Council. Thurmont Wednesday, Jul. 11; 2 p.m., and Thursday, Aug. 16; 3 p.m. Walkersville Tuesday, Aug. 28; 6:30 p.m. GLOBAL MUSIC MAKERS (GRADES K-5) Global instruments provide an exciting group experience. This event is made possible in part by a grant from the Frederick Arts Council. Brunswick Thursdays, Jul. 26, and Aug. 2; 11 a.m. Emmitsburg Tuesdays, Jul. 24, and Aug. 7; 10 a.m. Urbana Wednesdays, Aug. 22, and 29; 2:30 p.m. FCPL.ORG 19

22 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS WEE LITTLE FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY WITH URBANA VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE (AGES 2-6) Get ready to stop, drop, and roll with Urbana Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb a fire truck. Urbana Thursday, Jun. 28; 11 a.m. FRIDAY FLICKS (AGES 3-12) Round up the kids, pack a lunch, and head over to the library for a fun movie on the big screen. Thurmont Fridays, Jun. 29, Jul. 6, 27, and Aug. 3, 24, 31; 12 p.m. FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT (GRADES K-5) Family teams will compete for bragging rights. Walkersville Monday, Jul. 2; 6:30 p.m. KARAOKE MANIA (GRADES K-5) Have fun practicing your karaoke skills! Walkersville Tuesday, Jul. 3; 6:30 p.m. HANDS-ON MUSIC (GRADES K-5) Explore instruments and musical fun with various hands-on activities. C. Burr Artz Thursday, Jul. 5; 2 p.m. KINDNESS ROCKS PARTY (GRADES K-5) Paint kindness rocks to place in the community. Walkersville Monday, Jul. 9; 6:30 p.m. STORIES TO STAGE: THE SNOWY DAY (AGES 3-12) See this beloved picture book brought to life by RC Dance Discovery. Brunswick Monday, Jul. 9; 10:30 a.m. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Aug. 7; 2 p.m. Thurmont Tuesday, Aug. 7; 10:30 a.m. Urbana Monday, Jul. 9; 1 p.m. Walkersville Tuesday, Aug. 7; 7 p.m. TEDDY BEAR CELEBRATION (AGES 0-12) Bring your teddy bear to the library and participate in activities together. Middletown Tuesday, Jul. 10; 6:30 p.m. BUDDY READING (GRADES K-5) Read your favorite book with one of our trained teen listeners. C. Burr Artz Wednesdays, Jul. 11, 18, and 25; 1:30 p.m. JOHN HADFIELD S ONE MAN (AND ONE DOG) VARIETY SHOW (AGES 3-18) Juggling, magic, jokes, and more presented by comedian John Hadfield and his canine partner Reggie. Brunswick Wednesday, Jul. 11; 10:30 a.m. C. Burr Artz Thursday, Jul. 12; 2 p.m. Thurmont Tuesday, Jul. 24; 10:30 a.m. Urbana Wednesday, Jul. 11; 3 p.m. Walkersville Tuesday, Jul. 24; 3 p.m. LAURIE BERKNER DANCE PARTY (AGES 2-7) Let s be an airplane! Or a goldfish! Join us for a fun, dance-filled afternoon of Laurie Berkner music! Urbana Thursday, Jul. 12; 1:30 p.m. HORSE STORYTIME AT EYLER S STABLES (AGES 3-6) Stories and fun! Meet a real horse at Eyler s Stables, 137 Emmitsburg Road, Thurmont. Offsite Saturday, Jul. 14; 11 a.m. OUTSIDE FUN (GRADES K-5) Enjoy games and activities outside. Brunswick Monday, Jul. 16; 2 p.m. PETER WOOD: EXPLORER OF THE IMPOSSIBLE (AGES 3+) Magician Peter Wood shares his collection of impossibilities from across the globe! Junior explorers get to experience fantastic skills and amazing artifacts in this comedy and magic show. Brunswick Monday, Jul. 16; 6:30 p.m. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jul. 17; 2 p.m. Emmitsburg Wednesday, Jul. 18; 10:30 a.m. Middletown Tuesday, Jul. 17; 6:30 p.m. Point of Rocks Monday, Jul. 16; 10:30 a.m. Thurmont Wednesday, Jul. 18; 2 p.m. Urbana Monday, Jul. 16; 3:30 p.m. Walkersville Wednesday, Jul. 18; 6:30 p.m. BLOWN AWAY (GRADES K-5) Have fun creating instruments that use air to produce sound. Walkersville Tuesday, Jul. 17; 6:30 p.m. ROCKIN KIDS SUMMER MUSIC (AGES 3-8) Celebrate fun music and movement with summer and beach songs. Thurmont Friday, Jul. 20; 2 p.m. LAURIE BERKNER GREATEST HITS SOLO TOUR AT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS Laurie Berkner in concert at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. This event is free of charge; however, tickets will be required. See page 2 for more details. Offsite Saturday, Jul. 21; 2 p.m. MANDALA ROCKS (GRADES K-5) Using rocks and other materials, help us create a library mandala! Walkersville Monday, Jul. 23; 6:30 p.m. SHAKE IT UP (GRADES K-5) Have fun creating instruments that shake! Walkersville Tuesday, Jul. 24; 6:30 p.m. NINTENDO GAMES WITH FRIENDS (GRADES 5-8) Try "Let s Dance 2017" for an afternoon workout, test your driving skills on "MarioKart," or explore other popular games! Thurmont Wednesday, Jul. 25; 2 p.m. ROCKNOCEROS CONCERT (AGES 0-10) High-energy musical fun with Rocknoceros, an award-winning kids band! C. Burr Artz Thursday, Jul. 26; 2 p.m. Thurmont Thursday, Jul. 26; 6:30 p.m. Urbana Thursday, Jul. 26; 10:05 a.m. KICKS KARATE (AGES 3-12) Come on over for a cool demonstration and fun games with Kicks Karate Frederick North. C. Burr Artz Friday, Jul. 27; 11:15 a.m. ZEN ROCKS! (GRADES K-5) Using rocks and sand, create a desktop Zen Garden (one per family). Walkersville Monday, Jul. 30; 6:30 p.m. STRUM ALONG WITH DIANE YOUNKINS (GRADES K-5) Listen and learn about the harp with harpist Diane Younkins. Walkersville Tuesday, Jul. 31; 6:30 p.m. FLOW CIRCUS (AGES 2-10) Learn to build toys, achieve skills, and wear adventure eyes to see the world in a whole new way in this interactive comedy juggling show. C. Burr Artz Wednesday, Aug. 1; 7 p.m. Thurmont Wednesday, Aug. 1; 11 a.m. Urbana Wednesday, Aug. 1; 2 p.m. ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO S LIBRARY GAME (GRADES K-5) Race to solve puzzles and complete challenges. Walkersville Monday, Aug. 6; 6:30 p.m. GRACEHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT VISITS THE LIBRARY (GRADES 2-5) Learn about summer safety, try on some fire fighting gear, and explore a real fire engine! Thurmont Monday, Aug. 6; 2 p.m. EXPLORING THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC WITH SLIM HARRISON (AGES 0+) A concert by Frederick County s own jug band! Brunswick Wednesday, Aug. 8; 10:30 a.m. C. Burr Artz Thursday, Aug. 9; 2 p.m. Thurmont Thursday, Aug. 9; 10:30 a.m. Urbana Wednesday, Aug. 8; 2 p.m. Walkersville Wednesday, Aug. 8; 6:30 p.m. ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A LIBRARIAN (GRADES K-5) Family teams will compete in rounds of trivia. Walkersville Monday, Aug. 13; 6:30 p.m. PETE THE CAT: ROCKIN IN MY SCHOOL SHOES (GRADES K-5) Rock out to Pete the Cat! Walkersville Tuesday, Aug. 14; 6:30 p.m. 20 FCPL.ORG

23 Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/asl or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. ROCKIN KIDS '70S/'80S MUSIC (AGES 3-8) Celebrate fun music and movement with songs from the 70s and 80s. Thurmont Wednesday, Aug. 15; 2 p.m. MOVIE MATINEE: "COCO" (PG) Come watch the award-winning 2017 film. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. C. Burr Artz Thursday, Aug. 16; 2 p.m. WIGGLES & GIGGLES WITH URBANA DANCE STUDIO (AGES 2+) An introduction for wiggleworms on rhythm, coordination, and imagination. Taught by an Urbana Dance Studio instructor. Urbana Thursday, Aug. 16; 11 a.m. CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASS (GRADES K-2) A creative movement class brought to you by Thurmont s own ESP Dance Studio! Thurmont Friday, Aug. 17; 10:30 a.m. PLAYDOUGH PLAYTIME (AGES 2+) Urbana Friday, Aug. 17; 3 p.m. DINOSAUR PARTY (AGES 0-12) Explore the world of dinosaurs through games, crafts, and other hands-on activities. C. Burr Artz Saturday, Aug. 18; 2 p.m. LITTLE NINJAS SAMPLER CLASS AT KICKS KARATE URBANA (AGES 3-5) Self control and great first-time listening skills explored through fun exercises and games in this karate class for little ones. Kicks Karate Urbana, 3531 John Simmons St. Frederick. Offsite Saturday, Aug. 18; 1 p.m. READING ROCKS BOOK BINGO (GRADES K-5) Test your library skills with Book Bingo. Walkersville Tuesday, Aug. 21; 6:30 p.m. CARNIVAL FUN (AGES 2+) Celebrate summer with carnival games, crafts, and activities! Urbana Wednesday, Aug. 22; 4 p.m. COMMUNITY SCAVENGER HUNT (GRADES K-5) Start at the Library for a Walkersville-themed Community Scavenger Hunt! Walkersville Monday, Aug. 27; 6:30 p.m. WE LOVE OUR PETS PHOTO CONTEST (AGES 2-10) Kids under 12, bring a photo of your pet for display through Jun. 22! Judging by Catoctin Veterinary Clinic s Dr. B on Jun. 23. Thurmont Friday, Jun. 1 - Friday, Jun. 22 MAKE & CREATE MUSIC MAKE-IT AND TAKE-IT (AGES 4-12) Create a musical instrument to take home to play. Middletown Saturdays, Jun. 2, 9, 30, and Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25; 11 a.m. ART LAB (GRADES K-5) Create artwork using the library s art supplies. Brunswick Monday, Jun. 4; 4:30 p.m., and Mondays, Jul. 9, Aug. 6; 2 p.m. RECYCLED CRAFTS (GRADES K-5) Wait till you see what we can create with recycled items! Jun. 6: Paper Crafts; Jul. 11: Water Bottles; Aug. 8: Boxes and Tubes. Urbana Wednesdays, Jun. 6, Jul. 11, and Aug. 8; 6 p.m. KRAFTY KIDS (AGES 2-11) Drop in for an easy and colorful craft. Thurmont Tuesdays, Jun. 12, 19, 26, Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and Aug. 7, 14, 21, Wednesdays, Jun. 13, 20, 27, Jul. 11, 18, 25, and Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, Thursdays, Jun. 14, 21, 28, Jul. 5, 12, 19, 26, and Aug. 2, 9, 16; 10:15 a.m. ART ZONE (GRADES 2-5) Explore art through fun, hands-on projects: Jun. 16 Tropical Clay Fish; Jul. 7 Painting Clay Pot Birdbaths; Aug. 18 Painted Ladybug Rocks. Emmitsburg Saturdays, Jun. 16, Jul. 7, and Aug. 18; 11 a.m. CREATE WITH PASTELS AND PAINT (GRADES 1-6) Explore art techniques using oil pastels and tempera paint. Urbana Wednesday, Jun. 20; 2 p.m., and Monday, Jul. 9; 3 p.m. PAINT TO MUSIC (GRADES K-5) Paint a community art project while listening to music. Our finished art will be showcased at Serendipity Market and More during the summer. C. Burr Artz Thursday, Jun. 21, Tuesday, and Aug. 14; 2 p.m. SEWING SCHOOL (GRADES 3-5) Learn basic sewing skills while making a rockin '50s poodle skirt. Emmitsburg Monday, Jun. 25, Tuesday, Jun. 26, Wednesday, Jun. 27, and Thursday, Jun. 28; 2 p.m. MUSICAL MASTERPIECES (GRADES 3-12) Create art inspired by styles of music. Thurmont Tuesdays, Jun. 26, Jul. 24, and Aug. 21; 2:30 p.m. 3RD OF JULY PARADE (AGES 3-7) Learn about the 4th of July, make some patriotic decorations, and parade around the library! Urbana Tuesday, Jul. 3; 2:15 p.m. HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP (GRADES 2-5) Build wooden projects with Home Depot. All supplies provided. Emmitsburg Wednesday, Jul. 11; 2 p.m. HANDS-ON ART (AGES 0+) Explore art materials and create at your own pace. Dress for a mess! C. Burr Artz Thursday, Jul. 19; 2 p.m. PLAY-A-THON IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DANCING BEAR TOYS & GIFTS SATURDAY, AUG. 18, 11 A.M. 4 P.M. 15 EAST PATRICK STREET, FREDERICK Together, Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts and Fredrick County Public Libraries will host a play-a-thon fundraiser to benefit the Library s Greatest Need Fund. Learning through play is paramount for children. This type of learning facilitates school readiness such as taking turns, critical thinking, problem-solving, math, creativity, and social skill development. Visit Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts from 11 a.m. 4 p.m. on Aug. 18. Each hour will feature learning themes, fun toys, and free activities: 11 A.M. Music & Movement 12 P.M. Math & Matching 1 P.M. Brain Builders 2 P.M. Imagination & Innovation 3P.M. Nature & Nurture WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! FCPL.ORG 21

24 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS MAKER LAB (GRADES K-5) Fun, creative projects for young makers. Brunswick Wednesdays, Jun. 20, 27, Jul. 18, and Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22; 2 p.m. SPECIAL STORYTIME STORYTIME AND TYKE HIKE AT CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK (AGES 3+) Storytime followed by a short hike. Meet at Visitor Center, Park Central Road, Thurmont. Offsite Fridays, Jun. 1, Jul. 6, Aug. 3, and Thursday, Jun. 21; 11 a.m. INFANT STORYTIME (0-12 MONTHS) Storytime designed to engage your developing newborn. Walkersville Mondays, Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; 11 a.m. NEW PARENT POP-IN (AGES 0-6 MONTHS) Welcome, new families! Bring your baby and enjoy time to play and visit. New baby, new experiences, new friends both big and small. C. Burr Artz Mondays, Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; 11:15 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AT GLADE LINK FARM (AGES 0-5) Grab a blanket and join us for a special storytime. For directions visit (Rain date Jun. 14). Offsite Thursday, Jun. 7; 10:05 a.m. JURASSIC STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) Dinosaur songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Urbana Tuesday, Jun. 12; 1:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AT SURREYBROOKE (AGES 3-5) Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups at the beautiful Surreybrooke grounds, 8537 Hollow Road, Middletown. Offsite Thursday, Jun. 14; 10 a.m. FOLKTALE STORYTIME (AGES 3-5) Enjoy a special preschool storytime featuring folktales and fairytales. Middletown Thursday, Jun. 21; 10:05 a.m. GREAT AMERICAN CAMPOUT WITH PETE THE CAT (AGES 0-5) Join us at Catoctin Furnace for a special camp themed storytime featuring an appearance by Pete the Cat Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. Offsite Saturday, Jun. 23; 6 p.m. STORYTIME AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY (AGES 0-12) Celebrate cows with stories and songs. Held offsite at South Mountain Creamery. Stay until 4 p.m. to feed the calves. Middletown Tuesdays, Jun. 26, Aug. 7, and Monday, Jul. 16; 3 p.m. BOOKS AND BUBBLES (AGES 3-5) Join us for stories celebrating summer and special bubble fun. Emmitsburg Thursday, Jul. 12; 10:30 a.m. BOOK BEATS (AGES 3-8) Listen to and participate in musical stories. Create your own colorful shaker to take home. Emmitsburg Saturday, Aug. 4; 10:30 a.m. STEM TINY STEM (AGES 1-4) STEM projects geared toward smaller hands and imagination. Middletown Fridays, Jun. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27, and Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 11 a.m. PRESCHOOL STEM ACADEMY (AGES 3-5) Future scientists...preschool STEM Academy is for you. Space is limited to 15. Arrive early and get your ticket to exploration and fun. Walkersville Monday, Jun. 4, Tuesday, Jun. 5, and Wednesday, Jun. 6; 1 p.m. PRESCHOOL STEM LAB (AGES 3-5) Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts in the STEM Lab. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Brunswick Mondays, Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul. 2, 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; 11:15 a.m. Urbana Wednesdays, Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul. 11, 18, 25, and Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 10:35 a.m. DON T TRY THIS AT HOME (AGES 3-11) Get messy with fun projects that you could never do at home. Glitter, playdough, paint, and more. Middletown Wednesdays, Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul. 11, 18, 25, and Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 3 p.m. FAIRY TALE STEM (GRADES 1-5) Work in teams to rescue the Princess, fend off the Big Bad Wolf, and slay the Giant! Walkersville Thursdays, Jun. 7, 14, 21, 28, Jul. 5, 12, 19, 26, and Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 4 p.m. MAKERSMESS (AGES 3-11) Solve a weekly art problem and create a mess or a mess-terpiece. Make sure to bring creative problem solving skills. Middletown Thursdays, Jun. 7, 14, 21, Jul. 5, 12, 19, 26, and Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 4 p.m. MONDAY MAKERS (AGES 4-12) Explore your world through making. Projects might be messy. Dress accordingly. Walkersville Mondays, Jun. 11, 18, 25, Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6; 1 p.m. TINKERTIME (GRADES K-5) Complete weekly experiments, projects, and crafts while exploring a different subject using STEAM. Middletown Tuesdays, Jun. 12, 26, Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; 4 p.m. LEGO BLOCK PARTY (GRADES K-5) Join us for an afternoon of LEGO fun! Urbana Wednesdays, Jun. 13, Jul. 11, and Aug. 8; 1 p.m. NATURE SPROUTS (AGES 3-10) Connect with nature through stories, activities, and hands-on projects. Walkersville Wednesdays, Jun. 13, 20, Jul. 11, 18, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 2 p.m. BUILD A DROID (GRADES 3-5) Build a droid with a team using instructions. Urbana Monday, Jun. 18; 3 p.m. THE LIBRARY (GRADES K-5) Build with LEGO bricks. Brunswick Mondays, Jun. 18, Jul. 23, and Aug. 20; 2 p.m. LEGO BRICK + STEM PARTY (GRADES K-5) Build with LEGO and try out a variety of other STEM activities. Emmitsburg Mondays, Jun. 18, Jul. 9, 23, and Aug. 13; 2 p.m. CRITTERS AND CONSERVATION (AGES 3-18) Local and exotic animals visit the library! Brunswick Tuesday, Jul. 24; 2 p.m. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jun. 19; 2 p.m. Emmitsburg Monday, Jul. 23; 10:30 a.m. Middletown Tuesday, Jun. 19; 4:30 p.m. Point of Rocks Tuesday, Jul. 24; 10:30 a.m. Thurmont Monday, Jul. 23; 2 p.m. Urbana Tuesday, Jul. 24; 4:30 p.m. Walkersville Tuesday, Jun. 19; 10:30 a.m. KITCHEN CHEMISTRY (GRADES K-5) Science exploration using common household products. Thurmont Friday, Jun. 22; 10:30 a.m. MINECRAFT (GRADES 2-5) Enter the world of Minecraft to build, explore, and destroy! Urbana Wednesdays, Jun. 27, Jul. 18, and Aug. 29; 6 p.m. MY REPTILE GUYS (AGES 3-18) See and learn about reptiles from around the world! Brunswick Friday, Jul. 13; 2 p.m. C. Burr Artz Wednesday, Aug. 8; 7 p.m. Emmitsburg Saturday, Jul. 21; 11 a.m. Point of Rocks Wednesday, Aug. 8; 3:30 p.m. Middletown Thursday, Jun. 28; 3:30 p.m. Thurmont Saturday, Jul. 21; 1:30 p.m. Urbana Friday, Jul. 13; 11 a.m. Walkersville Thursday, Jun. 28; 1 p.m. ANIMALS OF FOUNTAIN ROCK (AGES 2+) Meet some resident animals of Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center. Get to know where to find them, what they eat, and how they survive in different habitats. Emmitsburg Monday, Jul. 9; 11 a.m. Thurmont Thursday, Aug. 23; 6:30 p.m. Urbana Friday, Jun. 29; 2 p.m. Walkersville Monday, Aug. 13; 1 p.m. 22 FCPL.ORG

25 Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/asl or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. TECHNO-PALOOZA (GRADES 4-7) Explore exciting technology! Urbana Monday, Jul. 2; 2:30 p.m. WILDLIFE WATER SAFARI AT CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK (AGES 3-7) Create a field notebook and discover water sources on guided 1-mile hike. Meet at Visitor Center, Park Central Road, Thurmont. Offsite Monday, Jul. 2; 10:30 a.m. GEOLOGY ROCKS (AGES 4-12) Explore Earth Science through activities and projects. Middletown Saturdays, Jul. 7, 14, 21, and 28; 11 a.m. FINCH ROBOTS (GRADES K-5) Work with a team and learn to code with a Finch Robot. Brunswick Monday, Aug. 13; 2 p.m. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jul. 10; 2 p.m., and Wednesday, Jul. 11; 7 p.m. Emmitsburg Thursday, Aug. 2; 2 p.m. Middletown Tuesday, Aug. 7; 6:30 p.m. Point of Rocks Wednesday, Aug. 15; 3 p.m. Thurmont Monday, Jul. 23; 11 a.m. Urbana Thursday, Aug. 23; 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Walkersville Tuesday, Jul. 17; 11 a.m. and Wednesday, Jul. 18; 4 p.m. IMAGINATION STATION: EXPLORE ROBOTICS WITH FIRST ROBOTICS TEAM 686 (GRADES 2-5) From concept to competition, explore robotics with the Bovine Intervention Team from Walkersville, Linganore, and Oakdale High Schools. Walkersville Tuesdays, Jul. 10, 17, 24, and 31; 1 p.m. BUZZING WITH BEES (AGES 6-12) Join us in this two-part series learning about bees and all they do to help the environment. Walkersville Thursdays, Jul. 12, and 19; 1 p.m. NIGHTTIME ON THE DECK: OYSTER GAMES (GRADES K-8) Hands-on Chesapeake Bay experience with oyster tonging and nautical knot-tying in a miniature boat. Nighttime on the Deck sponsored by Thurmont Lion s Club. Thurmont Thursday, Jul. 12; 6 p.m. KITCHEN SCIENCE: EXPLORING SOUND (GRADES K-5) Explore and experiment with the science of sound using simple household items. Emmitsburg Saturday, Jul. 14; 1 p.m. GEOLOGY HIKE AT GAMBRILL STATE PARK (GRADES K-5) A ranger-led hike to explain geological features in Frederick County. Park at the Visitor Center of Gambrill State Park High Knob Area. Offsite Monday, Jul. 16; 6:30 p.m. CATOCTIN CREEK NATURE CENTER VISITS THE LIBRARY (AGES 2+) Learn about the many rocks, minerals, and fossils in the collection of Catoctin Creek Nature Center and meet a Nature Center animal to learn how it uses geology. Brunswick Wednesday, Jul. 25; 2 p.m. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jul. 24; 2 p.m. Middletown Monday, Jul. 23; 2 p.m. Point of Rocks Monday, Jul. 23; 11 a.m. ENGINEERING OF ROLLER COASTERS AT ADVENTURE PARK USA (GRADES K-6) Explore the wild science of roller coasters and ride a real one. Held at Adventure Park-USA, W. Baldwin Road, Monrovia. Offsite Tuesdays, Jul. 24, and Aug. 21; 4 p.m. LEGO WEDO EXPLORATIONS (GRADES 2-5) Explore science through robot-based learning with LEGO WeDo. Participants will engineer, code, and experiment. Emmitsburg Saturday, Jul. 28; 1 p.m. SCIENCE FAIR CHALLENGES (GRADES K-5) Drop-in and explore stations of science and STEM. C. Burr Artz Thursday, Aug. 2; 2 p.m. WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE! (GRADES 4-6) Join us for watery science experiments, then have fun with water balloon slingshot target practice! Urbana Thursday, Aug. 9; 3 p.m. JUNIOR ASTRONAUT TRAINING (GRADES K-5) Learn what it takes to prepare for spaceflight. Walkersville Monday, Aug. 20; 6:30 p.m. WELLNESS HIP HOP DANCE FOR BEGINNERS WITH FUSION FITNESS AND DANCE (GRADES K-5) Walkersville Tuesday, Jun. 5; 5:30 p.m. HULA HOOPING WITH SOOLAH HOOPS (AGES 3-14) Learn hula-hooping techniques and try them out for yourself! Brunswick Thursday, Jun. 21, and Friday, Aug. 3; 10:30 a.m. Emmitsburg Wednesday, Aug. 1; 10:30 a.m. Middletown Monday, Jun. 18; 10:30 a.m. Point of Rocks Monday, Jul. 30; 11:30 a.m. Thurmont Tuesdays, Jun. 19, and Jul. 31; 10:30 a.m. Walkersville Wednesday, Jun. 20, and Thursday, Aug. 2; 10:30 a.m. Urbana Tuesday, Jul. 17; 11 a.m. VOLLEYBALL/BADMINTON PLAY DAY (GRADES 2-5) Get some exercise while having fun playing volleyball and badminton! Emmitsburg Wednesday, Jun. 20; 2 p.m. HARDKOHR TENNIS CHALLENGE AT WEST WINDS TENNIS (GRADES K-8) Activities and contests in an air-conditioned bubble. Bring your own racquet or one can be provided Gas House Pike, New Market. Offsite Saturday, Jun. 16; 3 p.m. FUNKY JAZZ DANCE CLASS (GRADES 2-5) Upbeat music with energetic dance movement brought to you by ESP Dance studio. Thurmont Friday, Aug. 10; 10:30 a.m. FCPL.ORG 23

26 TEEN PROGRAMS BOOKS & AUTHORS HEROES OF OLYMPUS PARTY (GRADES 6-12) All demigods are invited to Camp Half-Blood. On your quest, complete scavenger hunts, find your godly parent, and protect the library from monsters. Urbana Thursday, Aug. 9; 6 p.m. EDUCATION & ENJOYMENT CHESS CLUB (GRADES K-ADULT) Beginners to advanced players welcome. Learn, play, and sharpen your skills. Thurmont Saturdays, Jun. 2, 30, Jul. 28, and Aug. 25; 11 a.m. TEEN HANGOUT (GRADES 6-12) Hangout with other teens, have a snack, and join in the day s activity: Jun. 4 Mini Aquariums; Jun. 11 STEM Exploration; Jun. 18 Paper Mache I; Jun. 25 Paper Mache II; Jul. 2 Teen-Led Crafts: Jul. 9 Wii and Card Games; Jul. 16 Life-Sized PAC-MAN; Jul. 23 Shark Tooth Necklaces; Jul. 30 Life-Sized Jenga and Board Games; Aug. 6 Little Bits Droids; Aug. 13 Movie: "Pele" (PG, 147 min.: start time 3:30 p.m.); Aug. 20 Dioramas I; Aug. 27 Dioramas II. Brunswick Mondays, Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; 4 p.m. TEEN GAMING CLUB (GRADES 6-12) Play video games, board games, and table top games while hanging out with friends. Walkersville Tuesday, Jun. 5; 4 p.m., and Tuesdays, Jul. 10, Aug. 7; 3 p.m. TEEN THEATER: IMPROV WITH THE MET (GRADES 6-12) Join actors from The Maryland Ensemble Theatre for an improvisation class. Brunswick Tuesday, Jun. 19; 2 p.m. C. Burr Artz Friday, Jun. 22; 2 p.m. Emmitsburg Tuesday, Jun. 19; 1 p.m. and Saturday, Jul. 21; 12:30 p.m. Middletown Tuesday, Jun. 5; 3:30 p.m. Point of Rocks Monday, Jul. 16; 1 p.m. Thurmont Thursday, Jun. 21; 6:30 p.m. Urbana Thursday, Jul. 19; 2 p.m. Walkersville Thursday, Jun. 7; 6 p.m. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (GRADES 6-12) Let your voice be heard and influence the library! Gain leadership experience and discuss what your library can do for you! Snacks provided. C. Burr Artz Wednesdays, Jun. 6, Jul. 11, and Aug. 1; 4 p.m. Urbana Thursday, Jun. 7 and Aug. 2; 6 p.m. TEEN NIGHTS (GRADES 6-12) Hangout with other teens, have a snack and join in the night s activity: Jun. 6 Art; Jun. 13 Trivia Night; Jun. 20 Escape Room; Jun. 27 Ice Cream Social; Jul. 11 Spheros; Jul. 18 Library Challenge; Jul. 25 Shark Trivia Night; Aug. 1 Five-Minute Challenges; Aug. 8 Art; Aug. 15 Teen Bingo; Aug. 22 Trivia Night; Aug. 29 Coffee House. Brunswick Wednesdays, Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul. 11, 18, 25, and Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 6:30 p.m. SCREENING: "Mamma Mia!" (Grades 8-12) Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, and Amanda Seyfried. Rated PG-13. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jun. 12; 6:30 p.m. "Rent" (Grades 8-12) Starring Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, and Rosario Dawson. Rated PG-13. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jun. 19; 6:30 p.m. "Newsies" (Grades 6-12) Starring Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, and Robert Duvall. Rated PG. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Aug. 14; 6:30 p.m. "Grease" (Grades 8-12) Starring John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, and Stockard Channing. Rated PG-13. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Aug. 21; 6:30 p.m. SCHOOL S OUT PARTY (GRADES 6-12) School s out for summer! Meet on the deck for music, games, prizes, and refreshments. Thurmont Friday, Jun. 15; 1 p.m. FRIENDS GAME NIGHT We invite our teens and young adults with special needs to play board games with our teen advisory board. Games and snacks will be provided! Urbana Mondays, Jun. 18, Jul. 16, and Aug. 20; 7 p.m. EQUESTRIAN CLUB (GRADES 6-12) Learn about horse care from a veterinarian, a stable owner, and an event rider! You will also learn how to make homemade horse treats. Urbana Tuesdays, Jun. 19, Jul. 17, and Aug. 21; 3 p.m. TEEN VOLUNTEER PIZZA PARTY (GRADES 6-12) Summer is here! Teen volunteers meet, eat, and play. Emmitsburg Tuesday, Jun. 19; 1 p.m. WRITING AND PERFORMING SPOKEN WORD POETRY (GRADES 6-12) Join hip-hop artist J-Fuze for a workshop on how to write and perform spoken word poetry. Urbana Thursday, Jun. 21; 2 p.m. LIFE-SIZED PAC-MAN (GRADES 4-12) Play a life-sized version of the '80s classic PAC-MAN! C. Burr Artz Saturday, Jun. 23; 2 p.m. SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY (GRADES 6-12) Kick summer off at the library with games and activities! Middletown Tuesday, Jun. 26; 2 p.m. HARRY POTTER CLUB: Audience Choice Film (Grades 6-12) Drink Butterbeer and eat other wizarding treats while watching the Harry Potter film of your choice. Urbana Thursday, Jun. 28; 3 p.m. 24 FCPL.ORG

27 Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/asl or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Escape Room (Grades 6-12) In honor of Harry Potter s birthday, get locked in a Wizarding World escape room! Drop in between 2 and 7 p.m. for your chance to escape! Urbana Thursday, Jul. 26; 2 p.m. Hogwarts (Grades 6-12) You are a new student at Hogwarts. Get sorted into your house, practice spells, and defend the library from Dark Arts. Urbana Thursday, Aug. 30; 3 p.m. YARD GAMES (GRADES 6-12) Join us for some fun outdoors as we take part in a variety of yard games! Middletown Thursday, Jun. 28; 2 p.m. FOURTH OF JULY PARTY (GRADES 6-12) Celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned birthday party. Walkersville Tuesday, Jul. 3; 3 p.m. MOVIE NIGHT WITH S MORES (GRADES 6-12) Camp out in the community room with a movie and S mores. Thurmont Thursday, Jul. 5, and Wednesday, Aug. 15; 6 p.m. PARADE WITH US! (GRADES 5-12) Represent the Thurmont Regional Library in the annual community parade. Meeting location to be announced. Offsite Thursday, Jul. 12; 6 p.m. PERLER BEAD DESIGNS (GRADES 5-12) Thurmont Thursday, Jul. 19; 6 p.m. SHARK WEEK ACADEMY (GRADES 6-12) Celebrate shark week at the library with fun and educational shark-related activities! Middletown Tuesday, Jul. 24, Wednesday, Jul. 25, Thursday, Jul. 26; 2 p.m. TEENS ROCK: TALENT SHOW (GRADES 6-12) Come prepared to show off your talent at our first ever Teen Talent Show! C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jul. 24; 6 p.m. LIFE-SIZED MONOPOLY (GRADES 4-12) Play a life-sized version of the classic game "Monopoly!" C. Burr Artz Saturday, Jul. 28; 2 p.m. AUTHOR EVENTS ADULT MY DEAR HAMILITON: A NOVEL OF ELIZA SCHUYLER HAMILTON BY STEPHANIE DRAY AND LAURA KAMOIE Bestselling authors Dray and Kamoie used thousands of letters and original sources to tell Eliza s story wife, widow, and warrior in Alexander Hamilton s quest to form a more perfect union. Book sale and signing in partnership with Summer Challenge Sponsor Curious Iguana. C. Burr Artz Saturday, Jul. 14; 2 p.m. LISA V. PROULX, WEEDMONKEY Be inspired by award-winning author, local columnist, and inspirational speaker, Lisa Proulx. Brunswick Tuesday, Jul. 17; 2 p.m. CHILDREN S SHAWN STOUT Meet local author, Shawn Stout, as she discusses her books and what it takes to be an author. Walkersville Thursday, Jun. 21; 1 p.m. JONATHAN ROTH (GRADES K-5) Local author Jonathon Roth talks about his chapter book series, Beep and Bop, and explores the creative process of making a book. Presented in partnership with Summer Challenge Sponsor Curious Iguana. Book sales and signing to follow. C. Burr Artz Friday, Jul. 6; 11:15 a.m. AMY HANSEN (GRADES K-5) Author Amy Hansen shares her book, Fire Bird: The Kirtland s Warbler Story. Enjoy a craft and learn about this unique bird and the importance of wildfires to its survival. Presented in partnership with Summer Challenge Sponsor Curious Iguana. Book sales and signing to follow. C. Burr Artz Friday, Jul. 13; 11:15 a.m. MUSICAL STORYTIME WITH AUTHOR MINH LE Music, movement, and stories for the whole family, with a reading from special guest Minh Le. Book sales and signing to follow. Presented in partnership with Summer Challenge Sponsor Curious Iguana. Urbana Saturday, Aug. 4; 10:05 a.m. FCPL.ORG 25

28 TEEN PROGRAMS LIP SYNC CONTEST (GRADES 6-12) Bring your friends and compete against each other in a library lip sync battle. Walkersville Monday, Jul. 30; 3 p.m. OPEN MIC NIGHT (GRADES 6-12) Share your music, rap, poetry, comedy, and monologues! Not up for performing? Come enjoy the entertainment. Presented by Thurmont Main Street. Thurmont Thursday, Aug. 2; 7 p.m. BUILD A CARDBOARD PINBALL MACHINE (GRADES 4-ADULT) Build a pinball machine out of cardboard and learn the mechanics behind the machine. Brought to you by The Pinball Education Center. C. Burr Artz Saturday, Aug. 4; 2 p.m. LIFE-SIZED OREGON TRAIL (GRADES 6-12) Walkersville Thursday, Aug. 9; 3 p.m. TASTE TEST CHALLENGE (GRADES 6-12) See if you can identify favorite and unique flavors in a blindfolded battle against your friends. Walkersville Tuesday, Aug. 14; 3 p.m. ROCK OUT AT POINT OF ROCKS KARAOKE NIGHT! (GRADES 5-12) Pizza will be provided! Point of Rocks Wednesday, Aug. 15; 6 p.m. ACTING TIPS AND TRICKS FROM NEW SPIRE ARTS (GRADES 6-12) Attend this stage performance lesson conducted by New Spire Arts! Urbana Thursday, Aug. 16; 2 p.m. CELEBRATE NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY (GRADES 6-12) Make your own root beer float and play board games. Thurmont Thursday, Aug. 16; 6 p.m. TEEN CLOTHING SWAP (GRADES 6-12) Refresh your wardrobe for free! Bring items you no longer want and go home with new styles. Emmitsburg Saturday, Aug. 18; 1 p.m. FILM MAKING 101 (GRADES 6-12) Learn the basics of lighting and explore movie making apps. C. Burr Artz Saturday, Aug. 25; 2 p.m. MAKE & CREATE MAKE A DUCT TAPE WALLET (GRADES 5-12) Make a great gift! All supplies and instruction provided. POETRY STATIONS (GRADES 6-12) Come make your own poems using a variety of materials at different stations! Middletown Thursdays, Jun. 7, and 14; 1 p.m. FUN WITH ORIGAMI PAPER SCULPTURES (GRADES 6-12) Learn about the art of origami and then design your own! Middletown Tuesday, Jun. 12; 3:30 p.m. DIY PHOTO HOLDERS USING PAINTED ROCKS (GRADES 6-12) Point of Rocks Wednesday, Jun. 13; 4 p.m. DIY INSTRUMENT ACADEMY (GRADES 6-12): Windchimes Make and take home your own instruments. Middletown Tuesday, Jun. 19; 3 p.m. Mini Lid Banjos Make and take home your own instruments. Middletown Wednesday, Jun. 20; 3 p.m. Make a Drum Make and take home your own instruments. Middletown Thursday, Jun. 21; 3 p.m. TEEN CUISINE (GRADES 6-12) Explore and sample simple recipes made from common ingredients. Walkersville Tuesdays, Jun. 19, Jul. 17, and Aug. 21; 3 p.m. DUCT TAPE ART (GRADES 6-12) Explore the different styles of duct tape and make your own creations to take home! Middletown Wednesday, Jul. 18; 2 p.m. DESIGN COOL CLOTHES WITH LIZZIE PRICE (GRADES 6-12) Must be able to attend both Part 1 and Part 2 of this program. Part 1 Point of Rocks Saturday, Jul. 21; 1 p.m. Part 2 Point of Rocks Saturday, Jul. 28; 1 p.m. MAKE A SUMMER MOBILE (GRADES 5-12) Upcycle CDs and DVDs with markers, paint, and other embellishments to create a luminous mobile for your room, garden, or porch. Thurmont Thursday, Jul. 26; 6 p.m. SEWING ACADEMY (GRADES 6-8) An introduction to basic sewing skills for teens. Walkersville Tuesday, Jul. 31, and Wednesday, Aug. 1; 3 p.m. SHORT FILM ACADEMY (GRADES 6-12) In this three-day academy, write, direct, and record a short film to be viewed on the last day. Middletown Tuesday, Jul. 31, Wednesday, Aug. 1, and Thursday, Aug. 2; 2 p.m. BLANKET MAKING WITH PROJECT LINUS (GRADES 6-12) Assist in making blankets for Frederick County children with Project Linus. Walkersville Thursday, Aug. 2; 4 p.m. 26 FCPL.ORG

29 Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register online at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/asl or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. SHARPIE ART ACADEMY (GRADES 6-12) Use a variety of colored Sharpies to create designs on different surfaces! Middletown Tuesday, Aug. 7, and Thursday, Aug. 9; 2 p.m. CD TOP SPINNERS (GRADES 6-12) Design and build top spinners using marbles and CDs! Middletown Tuesday, Aug. 14; 2 p.m. BOOK UPCYCLE ACADEMY (GRADES 6-12) Use old books to make new things! Middletown Tuesday, Aug. 21, Wednesday, Aug. 22, Thursday, Aug. 23; 2 p.m. KINDNESS ROCKS (GRADES 6-12) Write positive messages on and decorate rocks to be placed outside of the library or to take home! Middletown Thursday, Aug. 30; 2 p.m. STEM VIRTUAL REALITY (GRADES 6-12) Explore virtual reality technology and games. Walkersville Wednesday, Jun. 6; 4 p.m. SUMMER MOVIE MAKING (GRADES 6-12) Create short summer movies using ipads and a green screen. Walkersville Tuesday, Jun. 12, and Wednesday, Jun. 13; 4 p.m. RETRO GAME DESIGN (GRADES 6-12) We ll use Bloxels to design, create, play, and share retro style video games, all from scratch. C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jun. 26; 5 p.m. STEM WORKSHOP: DIY CARDBOARD CREATIONS (GRADES 6-12) Create fun activities using cardboard. Jun. 26: Musical Instruments; Jul. 3: Kites; Jul. 10: Skeeball; Jul. 17: Pinball Machine Part 1; Jul. 21: Pinball Machine Part 2; Jul. 31: Tunnel Nook; Aug. 7: Gumball Machine; Aug. 14: Weaving with a Cardboard Loom. Emmitsburg Tuesdays, Jun. 26, Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and Aug. 7, 14; 1 p.m. ENGINEERING CHALLENGE: SANDCASTLES (GRADES 6-12) Show us your architectural and engineering skills by building your own sandcastle! Middletown Tuesday, Jul. 3, and Thursday, Aug. 16; 2 p.m. EXPLODING PAINT (GRADES 6-12) Create a masterpiece using science make the paint explode and take home the results! Middletown Thursday, Jul. 5, and Tuesday, Aug. 28; 2 p.m. GEOLOGY ACADEMY (GRADES 6-12): Learn the science behind geodes (Jul. 10), rocks (Jul. 11), and terrariums (Jul. 12) and take one home each day. Middletown Tuesday, Jul. 10, Wednesday, Jul. 11, and Thursday, Jul. 12; 2 p.m. MAKEY MAKEY FLOOR PIANO (GRADES 6-12) Combine coding and maker skills to create a giant floor piano! C. Burr Artz Tuesday, Jul. 10; 5 p.m. THE SCIENCE OF SUNDIALS (GRADES 6-12) Learn the science behind sundials and make your own to take home! Middletown Tuesday, Jul. 17; 2 p.m. TEEN TECH NIGHT OPEN HOUSE (GRADES 6-12) Attend this tech open house and play with drones, Ollies, droids, and virtual reality! Urbana Monday, Jul. 23; 7 p.m. VIRTUAL REALITY: MUSIC STUDIO (GRADES 4-12) Explore music studios through virtual reality! C. Burr Artz Friday, Aug. 10; 3 p.m. LEGO WEDO CODING ACADEMY (GRADES 6-8) LEGO WeDo construction, coding, and racing academy. Walkersville Tuesday, Aug. 21, Wednesday, Aug. 22, Thursday, Aug. 23; 3 p.m. WELLNESS HIP-HOP WITH FITNESS FUSION (GRADES 6-12) Rock it out with a Fitness Fusion hip-hop dance class. Walkersville Thursday, Jul. 12; 4 p.m. FCPL.ORG 27

30 LIBRARY LOVE STORIES Mrs. Eleanor Ellie Murray Bookmobile Donor I grew up in Elyria, Ohio, and after high school, I enrolled in Missouri College and got a degree in human relations preparing me to work with adults in recreation fields. My first job was adult program director in Riverside, Calif., where I learned about the opportunity to become a recreation director for the U.S. Army in Korea. Korea was still recovering from the war. The TV show, "Mash," gives you an idea of how it was living in a tent with a hose bringing in water, fuel for the stove, and doing my laundry on the floor of the officers shower. When I came back to the states, I continued to work in recreation centers, first at Fort Wolters, Texas, then two summers at Camp Drum, New York, and finally at Fort Ritchie, Md. The library there was small but up-to-date where I could at least have access to a variety of other military material. Even now, many years later, I still like to read books based on the military. Growing up as a child, my much older sisters bought me books, which I treasured. It wasn t until high school that I could state my love for reading since the city library was near the school. I d come home with armloads of books I d share with my sisters. Many nights a light would burn until the early morning, despite school or work on the early agenda. I am not one of those people who has a computer or smartphone; I like to read and write letters. It may seem oldfashioned, but I have had some of the most meaningful relationships this way. I have a pen pal who lives in England and another pen pal, Del, whom I have written every week for over 45 years. Today, I don t go anywhere without a book with me; I always need something to read. Since the passing of my husband, my greatest joy has been the Frederick County Public Libraries Community Bookmobile. I do not get out much, and I do not watch much TV, except during baseball season, so my trips to meet the Bookmobile are always a highlight. The librarian, Chris Long, is so good with all his patrons and he provides exceptional customer service on the Bookmobile. Over the many, many years that I ve been visiting the Bookmobile, I have gotten to know him, and I m so thankful for the work he does. Ultimately, I decided to make a gift to support the Bookmobile because it is so important to me, and many people like me. These days, we live in a technical age, and everyone is in love with their phones. I want to be sure that the Bookmobile stays around for those who still love the feeling of a real book in their hand. If you d like to learn more about making a gift to support the library, visit fcpl.org/support. Ellie s Favorite Authors: Lee Child Stuart Wood Clive Cussler James Patterson J.A. Jance Catherine Coulter John Sandford Nelson DeMille 28 FCPL.ORG

31 GIVING BACK A Lasting Legacy: Dorsey Quiet Study Room At the opening reception for the new Walkersville Library on March 9, 2018, a ribbon was cut on the Dorsey Quiet Study Room. The first of its kind in the Frederick County Public Libraries system, this space will be a quiet retreat from those looking to take a break from the busy hustle and bustle of everyday life at the library. What is also special about this new space is its namesake, Tommy Dorsey ( ). When he was born in 1942, Lawrence Allen Dorsey, Jr. was named after his father, Lawrence Dorsey, a Frederick County commissioner. However, the nurses immediately began calling him Tommy after the famous Tommy Dorsey, the Sentimental Gentleman of Swing and leader in the Big Band era of music, and the name stuck. Born in Frederick and a lifelong resident of Woodsboro, Tommy Dorsey was a graduate of Walkersville High School. He would go on to receive a degree from the University of Maryland and his Juris doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law. Tommy served in the U.S. Army before practicing law and later serving as Frederick County state s attorney. Throughout his whole life, Tommy put a high value on community engagement and public service. He served on many boards, including the Mental Health Advisory Committee, the United Way, and the YMCA of Frederick County. He was also involved in other organizations, including the Walkersville High School Alumni Association, Woodsboro Fire Co., Woodsboro Lutheran Church, and was a member of the Frederick Jaycees, Frederick Toastmasters Club, and the Rotary Club of Frederick. When asked about Tommy s legacy, Walkersville Burgess and assistant state s attorney, Chad Weddle, said, Tommy s legacy lives through the many lasting relationships he fostered through mentorship. He was a role model for many young people in the community, and to him, they were all his children. Tommy was always positive and a friendly face who touched many lives during his lifetime. The Walkersville High School Alumni Association made a memorial gift to the new library in Tommy s name to honor him and continue his life s work to support youth and education through the creation of an innovative early literacy play and learning space, the Dairy. Tommy served as president of the Walkersville High School Alumni Association and was instrumental in getting it reincorporated in the late 90s. The organization provides vital resource for school students including uniforms, a new theater curtain, and most importantly, scholarships for high school students to attend college or a vocational school. The alumni association hosts several fundraising events throughout the year, including an upcoming BINGO event on Sunday, Oct. 21, You can learn more about the Walkersville High School Alumni Association by visiting education.fcps. org/whs/node/784 or by ing sandyz528@comcast.net. Yes! I want to support Frederick County Public Libraries. I wish for my gift to remain anonymous. My company has a matching gift program. I have enclosed a check payable to Frederick County Public Libraries. Charge my gift to my: Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover Please add my name to the Library s list. NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE, ZIP:, GIFT AMOUNT: $ CREDIT CARD #: EXPIRATION DATE: SECURITY CODE: NAME ON CARD: SIGNATURE: (BY SIGNING, YOU AGREE TO PAY THE AMOUNT INDICATED) Detach and return this form to: Frederick County Public Libraries, Attn: Development Officer, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD Or make gift online at: fcpl.org/support Donors who make a gift to the library will be recognized throughout the year.

32 NAVIGATING YOUR LIBRARY Library Cards Cards are free to anyone who lives or works in Maryland. You may also be eligible if you live in a neighboring jurisdiction. Out-of-state residents may obtain a card for a one-time fee of $40. Proof of name and address required. Borrowing Items Patrons may check out up to 75 items per card, including DVDs. Most books, CDs, and audiobooks may be borrowed for three weeks (21 days). Express Books, mobile hotspots, most DVDs, magazines, Playaway Views, and video games check out for seven days. Express DVDs check out for three days. Materials may be returned to any branch and the Bookmobile. Book drops are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Materials can be sent between FCPL branches by regular delivery service. Most items can be renewed up to five times unless someone else has reserved them. Fines and Fees All items returned or renewed after the due date are charged overdue fines of 25 cents per day, per item, excluding hotspots which are $2 per day until returned. Maximum fines are $5 per item. If items are lost or damaged, the account will be charged a replacement cost plus processing fee for each item. An unpaid fine/fee of $20 or more blocks a library card. Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of library policies. For more information about services and programs offered at the Library, please visit fcpl.org. Branch Hours Brunswick Branch Library 915 North Maple Avenue Brunswick, MD Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Closed C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 East Patrick Street Frederick, MD Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike Point of Rocks, MD Monday, Tuesday, & Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday: 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, & Sunday: Closed Emmitsburg Branch Library 300 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday & Sunday: Closed Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Middletown Branch Library 101 Prospect Street Middletown, MD Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Closed Thurmont Regional Library 76 East Moser Road Thurmont, MD Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung Street Frederick, MD Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Walkersville Branch Library 2 S. Glade Road Walkersville, MD Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Closed Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees George J. Laugelli // Chair Kyle Kane // Vice Chair Susan Manny // Secretary/Treasurer Candy Greenway Debbie Kiser Blanca Poteat Cheryl G. Smith Frederick County Public Libraries Director James Kelly, Director Support Volunteer or make a donation at fcpl.org/support. Stay Updated Sign up for our monthly enewsletter at fcpl.org/newsletters. ABOUT FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES By facilitating the public s freedom to explore, to invent, and to transform, Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth. Branch locations are in Brunswick, Emmitsburg, C. Burr Artz Branch in Downtown Frederick, Middletown, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Thurmont, Urbana, and Walkersville. Learn more at fcpl.org. FCPL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Sunday, May 27 // Closed Sunday, May 28 // Memorial Day, Closed Wednesday, July 4 // Independence Day, Closed