Frederick County Public Libraries
March 2016
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Greetings!
As spring nears, your local library is a great place to explore new technology, new books, and new ideas. Whether you're visiting the library to get lost in a good book or to learn something new, we have something for everyone to enjoy. With your library card you can check out an ebook from Hoopla, download a digital magazine with Flipster, and advance your skills and knowledge with Lynda.com.
We're excited to announce the addition of Beanstack to FCPL's Reading Resources. Beanstack is an easy-to-use interactive reading resource for children and their families. We encourage you to sign up and try it today.
Children can also explore science, technology, engineering, and math in our STEM Labs, and teens are invited to "Create It At Your Library!" from March 6 - 12 during Teen Tech Week.
The Frederick Speaker Series continues this month as we welcome Henry Winkler and Marlee Matlin to the Weinberg Center on March 10. For more information visit frederickspeakerseries.org.
In the event that this newsletter was forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to continue to receive information about library programs, services, and events, we invite you to sign up here for our email newsletter.
Sincerely,
Darrell Batson, Director
Frederick County Public Libraries
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Did you know you can honor your family, friends, and teachers by buying a book for the library? A gift to the library is a great way to celebrate a loved one, birthday, anniversary, graduation, or special day.
By making a gift of $25 you can purchase a book affixed with a personalized commemorative bookplate that will circulate for years. We'll also send your honoree a detailed letter acknowledging your gift. All proceeds will be used to purchase gifts and materials for the library.
You can make a gift or learn more about supporting the libraries
by visiting fcpl.org/support.
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EXCLUSIVE MEET & GREET RECEPTIONS
FREDERICK SPEAKER SERIES 2016
Don't miss the opportunity to meet and engage with our guest speakers at exclusive receptions held following each Frederick Speaker Series event. Proceeds from the sale of reception tickets will support children's library programs. Tickets for each reception are $75 and only 100 tickets will be sold for each event. We expect reception tickets to sell out, so get yours early! Marlee Matlin & Henry Winkler are amazing talents and have both been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Winkler's ten seasons as the iconic Fonz on Happy Days made him one of the most recognized actors in the world, and Matlin is also an acclaimed actress and Academy Award winner. Together on stage, Henry and Marlee entertain audiences with their intimate dialogue and personal anecdotes which provide inspiration about overcoming adversity and believing in oneself. Bryan Stevenson is world-renowned as a visionary legal mind and strong advocate for social justice, working tirelessly as a leader in the movement against mass incarceration. Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu called him, "America's young Nelson Mandela." Stevenson is a MacArthur fellow and creator of the Equal Justice Initiative. His TED talk on injustice was named one of The New Yorker's five essential TED talks and he was also named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2015. He recently served on President Obama's task force on 21st century policing. George Takei has over ten million followers on social media and is the #1 most- influential person on Facebook. He weighs in on everything from politics to pop culture. Takei's career, which spans 50 years, began with his role as Lt. Sulu on Star Trek. His story takes on additional depth when you learn that his childhood was spent in a Japanese internment camp during WWII, alongside his family. Now a leading figure in the fight for social justice and LGBTQ rights, Takei is a powerful voice to be heard. Frederick Speaker Series LecturesPlease note that admission to the Frederick Speaker Series lectures requires a separate ticket or series subscription. Lectures begin at 7:30pm. Marlee Matlin & Henry Winkler - Thursday, March 10
Bryan Stevenson - Thursday, April 21
George Takei - Thursday, May 2 - SOLD OUT!
For details about the Frederick Speaker Series, visit FrederickSpeakerSeries.org.
The Frederick Speaker Series is sponsored by: The Ausherman Family Foundation, The C. Burr Artz Trust, Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick County Bank, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., PNC Bank, The Kiplinger Foundation, Graphcom, Inc., Frederick Magazine, The Frederick News-Post, Frederick County Public Libraries, and The Weinberg Center for the Arts.
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CELTIC CONCERT
Wowing audiences all over the world with their seasoned brand of Celtic music, Dervish has risen to the top of their genre over the past ten years. They've shared the stage with popular acts like REM, Sting, and Britney Spears in front of a crowd of 250,000 at Brazil's Rock in Rio music festival, the first Irish band to perform at this event. Dervish has toured the world including Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Israel, Switzerland, Sweden, and Greece, as well as their native Irish homeland and have proven that they deserve the reputation they've earned as one of the best Irish bands playing today. This free and family-friendly event, underwritten by the C. Burr Artz Trust and Plamondon Hospitality Partners, is presented annually by the Emmitsburg and Thurmont libraries with special thanks to the Friends of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg libraries. Dervish  Tuesday, March 22, at 7:00pm Marion Burk Knott Auditorium Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Admission is free, all ages are welcome. Tickets are required. Pick up your free advance tickets (limit of 4 per person while supplies last) at the Emmitsburg or Thurmont libraries beginning March 1 at 10:00am. Patrons with advance tickets will be seated between 6:30-6:45pm. Seats are not guaranteed after 6:45pm for advance ticket holders. Patrons without advance tickets are strongly encouraged to pick up numbered standby tickets in the concert hall lobby beginning at 6:00pm. Any unoccupied seats, if available, will be filled by standby ticket holders between 6:45-7:00pm. Due to no-shows, some seats are always available. For more information, visit fcpl.org or contact the Emmitsburg Branch Library at (301)600-6329. |
Beanstack is an exciting new resource coming to FCPL on March 1st that can help you find just the right book for your child from birth to age 8! Each week Beanstack will send you a book recommendation based on your child's age, interests, and reading level. Each weekly e-mail includes a learning tip for the recommended book and information about programs going on at your local library. If you've ever felt stuck trying to find just the right book for your child, or wondered if a book is the right reading level for your child, be sure to sign up for Beanstack on March 1st. Visit fcpl.beanstack.org and create your account. Simply enter your child's first name, age, and interests to receive your first recommendation from Beanstack. All of Beanstack's recommendations are books that are part of FCPL's collection, and the e-mail provides an easy link to the catalog so you can request the book. You can also create profiles for multiple children, helping you find books for each child in your family. Beanstack's fun, interactive website allows you to easily change and edit your child's profile and kids can earn badges as they read. Want to learn more? Visit the Reading Resource Guide at fcpl.org for more information. Submitted by Sandra Powell Urbana Regional Library
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From March 6-12, we're celebrating Teen Tech Week with amazing middle school and high school programs! Mark your calendars and get set for a jam packed week of making, creating, and learning in the library. March 6 @ 3pm, C. Burr Artz Library: Food experiments* (Grades 4 and up) March 7 @ 3pm, Middletown Library: Create sock creaturesMarch 7 @ 3:30pm, Brunswick Library: Create ZentanglesMarch 7 @ 4pm, C. Burr Artz Library: Voyagers Author Skype Visit (Grades 3 and up) March 8 @ 3pm, Middletown Library: Dub your own animeMarch 8 @ 3pm, Walkersville Library: Crossword competitionMarch 10 @ 1pm, Middletown Library: Get hands on with raised garden beds* March 10 @ 3pm, Walkersville Library: Techies and crafters unite in tinkeringMarch 10 @ 3:30pm, Middletown Library: Crochet, knit, felt, and moreMarch 11 @ 3:30pm, C. Burr Artz Library: Learn online research skills*March 12 @ 11am, Emmitsburg Library: Create origami stop action moviesSTEM Lab Open Hours
Emmitsburg Branch Library - March 7 at 3:30pm
Brunswick Branch Library - March 9 at 4:30pm
Thurmont Regional Library - March 10 at 4:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library - March 10 at 6:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library - March 12 at 3:00pm
*Sign up required. Visit www.fcpl.org or call (301)600-1630.
Submitted by Liz Bowen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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SCHOOL SKILLS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
IS YOUR PRESCHOOLER READY FOR KINDERGARTEN?
Visit the Brunswick Library this spring for a new series of programs, School Skills for Preschoolers. During each session preschoolers will be given the opportunity to explore important skills such as cutting, tracing, and writing in a fun, interactive environment. The five years leading up to the first day of kindergarten are critical to a child's future success. According to the Maryland State Department of Education, it is during this time that "the brain develops more rapidly than at any other point in life." By focusing on kindergarten readiness, the library hopes to encourage children toward future academic success and a dedication to lifelong learning.  School Skills for Preschoolers will take place on the following Wednesdays (after Preschool Storytime) from 11:15-11:45am. The Brunswick Library also offers a weekly storytime specifically for preschoolers on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am. For more information visit us online at fcpl.org or contact the Brunswick Library at (301)600-7255. Submitted by Sarah Showe Brunswick Branch Library |
Come and put your hula hoop skills to the test during spring break! The Urbana Regional Library is hosting a hula hoop contest on Wednesday, March 23, to celebrate Hoopla Digital, a multi-media platform that offers thousands of streaming and downloadable movies, music, audiobooks, and more to FCPL library cardholders. Starting at 1:00pm, there will be two 30 minute heats in the initial contest and one final 45 minute round:
- First group will compete from 1:10 - 1:40pm
- Second group will compete from 1:50 - 2:20pm
- Final round will compete from 2:30 - 3:15pm
The final competition will be winners of the first two waves and the final round will last for 45 minutes. All final competitors able to hula hoop for the entire final round will have their name entered to win a Kindle Fire tablet, perfect for using Hoopla! Join us on Wednesday, March 23, from 1:00 - 3:30pm. Registration for this event opens March 9 at 10:00am. Register online at fcpl.org. Contest participants are encouraged to bring their own hula hoops if possible. Submitted by Robyn Monaco Urbana Regional Library
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AND THE WINNERS ARE... 2016 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BOOK AWARDS
Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book: Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear illustrated by Sophie Blackall, written by Lindsay Mattick Newbery Medal for outstanding contribution to children's literature:  Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peņa Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author of outstanding books for children and young adults: Gone Crazy in Alabama by Rita Williams-Garcia Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award: Trombone Shorty illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Troy Andrews and Bill Taylor Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:  Bone Gap by Laura Rudy Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience: Emmanuel's Dream by Laurie Ann Thompson Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt The Unlikely Hero of Room 13 B by Teresa Toten Submitted by Clare Bush Thurmont Regional Library |
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HOMESCHOOL CONNECTIONS
ENRICHING YOUR HOMESCHOOL EXPERIENCE
As a Frederick County Public Library patron, you and your family can now access Lynda.com for free! Lynda.com is a great resource for students and families, adding computer programming, technology, and creativity to any homeschool family's curriculum. Choose from over 4,000 online courses covering a broad range of topics, presented by industry experts in a video-based tutorial format. Known for exceptional teaching of online technical skills, Lynda.com provides a variety of courses including web design, social media, publishing tools, photography, software, programming, career skills, and job search tools to name a few. You can access and keep track of your progress throughout each course that you or your family is working on. At the end of each course you'll receive a printable certificate of completion. Additional resources, such as worksheets, templates, and practice files, are included with many classes. Lynda.com is a fantastic asset for every member of your family. With your library card number and PIN, Lynda.com can be accessed for free through our website on library computers or from home. ...and of course, our librarians are available to answer questions about the library's collections and to help you find materials that are just right for your needs.Submitted by Penny Stockton Thurmont Regional Library |
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