CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT NEWS
August 2014
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Greetings!
Summer is almost over, but the Summer Reading Program is still going strong. Thousands of kids and teens are participating in free, fun events and special programs in all our branches, as well as entering their book reviews and comments online. Registration continues until August 9th so it's not too late to join the fun!
We'd like to take our hats off to PNC Bank, The Frederick News-Post, Westview Promenade, and the Friends of Frederick County Public Libraries, whose tremendous financial support makes the summer reading program such a success. In addition to funding, PNC provides volunteer support through its employees, who help with summer reading programs at FCPL branches countywide.
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Sincerely,
Darrell Batson, Director
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FIRST FRIDAY FUN FEST
at Westview Promenade
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FCPL Teams up with Westview Promenade for free, fantastic fun! Drop by for a variety of storytimes, music, games, and crafts. Each month features a special theme and unique activities. During inclement weather the event will be held next to MOM's Market in the former Big Screen TV store location.
August 1st at 10 am
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STEM LAB OPEN HOURS
Drop-In Play at C. Burr Artz Public Library
The STEM Lab at the C. Burr Artz Public Library is now open on Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm for drop-in play for kids from preschool to 18 years old. Each week we'll feature different equipment, experiments, and suggested activities.
The Drop-In Play sessions are open to 15 participants at a time on a first-come, first-serve basis with 30 minutes to explore, play, and create.
The STEM Lab is home to a variety of equipment that children  and teens can use to explore the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math including:
- 3D Printer
- Snap Circuits
- iPad Minis
- Microscopes
- Drone
- LEGOŽ Mindstorms
- Goldieblox
- Plasma Ball
- 3Doodler 3D Pen
- ...and more!
 Additional STEM Lab hours and programs will be added this fall. Be sure to check the STEM Lab page on our website for the latest updates, information, and hours.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday afternoons, from 3-5pm, at the STEM Lab on the 2nd floor of the C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick!
Funding for the STEM Lab is provided by National Center for Families Learning, AAA, KinderCare, and Frederick County Public Libraries.
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FREDERICK COUNTY INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM
The Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program is an often overlooked but invaluable resource for Frederick County children and families. A variety of excellent services are available through the Infants and Toddlers Program for children with developmental delays, disabilities, or special health care needs. Examples of services provided include audiological services, health services (such as consultations with pediatricians who specialize in development), nutrition, occupational and/or physical therapy, and speech and language therapy.
The program is provided at no cost to Frederick County residents with children from birth to three years of age who may have a developmental disability or delay. Although many of the referrals come from physicians, parents are also able to arrange for an evaluation by calling 301-600-1612. Services are provided in the child's natural environment (at home or in a daycare setting) and the providers work with the caregivers to help the child reach his or her fullest potential.
Frederick County Public Libraries are proud to be partners with the Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program for our Storyland storytimes. These programs are multisensory storytimes with lots of movement, music, and fun for all children from birth through three years of age. Storyland storytimes are presented on a monthly basis at the C. Burr Artz, Brunswick, and Thurmont libraries.
Submitted by Jeanne Read
Thurmont Regional Library
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A CART FULL OF EARLY LITERACY IDEAS
Ah, summer. Fresh vegetables from the garden, fruit from the farmer's market, and summer produce from the grocery store... The tastes of summer offer many opportunities to help enhance your child's early literacy skills.
 For example, the next time you shop for groceries pick a specific letter and then make it a game to see how many foods your child can find beginning with that letter. Check out a copy of Lois Ehlert's book Eating the Alphabet to help enhance letter recognition. It is filled with large colorful illustrations of various fruits and vegetables representing all of the letters A-Z. Expand your child's vocabulary by introducing them to fruits and vegetables they may be unfamiliar with. The book Up, Down and Around by Katherine Ayres helps children practice spatial concepts all while learning about how vegetables grow. While shopping, look at the sizes of fruits and vegetables. Ask your child to use descriptive words such as big, bigger, and biggest when picking your fruits and vegetables from the bin. Have children count the number of seeds in their slice of watermelon. Your children can gobble up literacy concepts while developing a healthy mind and body.
 While you're out, stop by and visit the new Emmitsburg Literacy Learning Center filled with fun games and activities to enhance early literacy skills at the Emmitsburg Library. Feed the monkey his bananas, play a game of jungle memory, and meet the center mascot ELLA the Elephant.
Submitted by Cheryl Dillman
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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KINDERGARTEN KIDS
FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN BOOKS
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JUMP INTO KINDERGARTEN
Do you have a child headed for his or her first day of kindergarten? You may want to consider registering for the upcoming Jump Into Kindergarten program at the Thurmont Library. Children will have an opportunity to sample what a typical day at school will be like: Circle Time, Center Time, Stories and more!
This program will also provide both children and parents with a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get some of the "1st Day" butterflies out!
The program is being offered at the Thurmont Library on Monday, August 18th at 2pm and also at 6:30pm. You can register at fcpl.org or by calling the library at 301-600-7214.
Similar programs will also be offered at the Walkersville Library and Middletown Library. Visit the Middletown Library on Thursday, August 7th, at 1pm or 6:30pm for KinderPrep. The Walkersville Library is offering Ready, Set, Go - Kindergarten Readiness on Tuesday, August 12th, at 11am and on Thursday, August 14th, at 5:45pm.
Submitted by Marlene Bordner
Thurmont Regional Library
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HOMESCHOOL CONNECTIONS
ENRICHING YOUR HOMESCHOOL EXPERIENCE
As a homeschooling family, adding a second language to your curriculum is one of the best gifts that you could give your children. Bilingualism not only prepares children for success in the global community, it also helps them become better problem solvers because they are challenged to process information in multiple ways. Our librarians are happy to show you the many language learning resources FCPL has to offer.
PRESCHOOL - GRADE 5
BOOKS WITH READ-A-LONG CD
Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! = No dejes que la paloma conduzca el autobus!
by Mo Willems - E R A FOR SPA WILL
Almost = Casi
by Peter H. Reynolds - E RA FOR SPA REYN
Strega nona: un cuento tradicional
by Tomie De Paola - E FOR SPA DEP
DVDs
FCPL offers a variety of children's language learning DVDs including Bilingual Baby and Muzzy. Bilingual Baby DVDs teach children between ages 2-5 more than 60 words and phrases using the Total Immersion Method and 100% live action with familiar objects.
Bilingual Baby - Portuguese
DVD CH 469.834 BILI
Bilingual Baby - Hebrew
DVD CH 492.434 BILI
Bilingual Baby - Greek
DVD CH 488.34 BILI
Bilingual Baby - French
DVD CH 448.342 BILI
Muzzy I - English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
J KIT 400 MUZZY LEVEL 1
Muzzy II - Spanish, English, French, German, Italian
J KIT 400 MUZZY LEVEL 2
Muzzy I - Mandarin Chinese
J KIT 495.1 MUZZY LEVEL 1
Muzzy II - Mandarin Chinese
J KIT 495.1 MUZZY LEVEL 2
BOOKS
My First Book of Spanish Words
by Katy R. Kudela J 463.21 KUDE
Let's Learn Italian Picture Dictionary
by Marlene Goodman - J 453.21 LET
My First Book of Korean Words: An ABC Rhyming Book
by Henry J. Amen - J 495.782 AMEN
My First German Phrases
by Jill Kalz - J 438.342 KALZ 
My First Arabic Phrases
by Jill Kalz - J 492.783 KALZ
Jill Kalz continues the My first... series with other languages including Russian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and French.
FCPL DATABASES
Our Language Learning Resource Guide includes links to Mango Complete and other recommended free language websites. Mango Complete is an in-depth, visually engaging interactive language learning tool that can be accessed with your library card number. Languages included are: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Hindi, Greek, and ESL Spanish.
Submitted by Penny Stockton
Thurmont Regional Library
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