A RT S & LE I S UR E
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
SPONSORED BY FCPL
See more online at Fcpl.org/programs
APRIL 1–30 FREDERICK READS
to bring these events to life. Erik Larson is both an historian and
journalist who researches events surrounding his books’ narratives
and is such a skilled speaker, that we believe he is the perfect
choice for our devoted Frederick readers, as is Naomi Shihab
Nye, whose book, ‘The Turtle of Oman,’ is currently being used
in public school curriculums across the country.”
Get in the game and join the Summer Challenge, this year’s
summer reading program. With activities and programs for
children, teens and adults, the program challenges Frederick
County residents to read, learn and explore their community and
see if they have what it takes to become an FCPL All Star! More
than 100 business partners are joining in the program and will
serve as program presenters as well.
“Last year’s summer reading program showed a 70 percent
increase in finishers. This means that even more children, teens
and adults read and learned all summer long!” said Janet Vogel,
FCPL youth services coordinator.
FCPL is partnering with area national parks to celebrate the
100th anniversary of the National Park Service throughout 2016.
Programs such as ‘Wild Animals of Your National Parks for
teens,” and “Nature Journaling on the C&O Canal,” are but a few
of the offerings that provide a participatory platform for learning.
As always, FCPL branches will continue to offer the hugely
popular storytimes for young children, as well as STEM Labs at
C. Burr Artz, Urbana, Thurmont and Brunswick, along with a
traveling lab with rotating equipment at Emmitsburg, Middletown,
Walkersville and Point of Rocks. STEM programming teaches
children and teens to focus on critical thinking through
experiential learning.
“Continual learning is critical in today’s world,” FCPL Director
Darrell Batson said. “These programs, activities and technology
resources, along with our numerous community partnerships,
have worked to position our library system among the finest in
the State of Maryland.”
APRIL 4 5:30 p.m. Erik Larson VIP Meet and Greet
at the Weinberg Center for the Arts
($50/ticket)
7 p.m.
Erik Larson Author Talk and Book
Signing at the Weinberg (free)
APRIL 5 11 a.m.
Erik Larson at FCC Theatre (free)
APRIL 17 2 p.m.
Poet Naomi Nye,
at the Weinberg Center for the Arts (free)
APRIL 18 11 a.m.
Poet Naomi Nye at FCC Theatre (free)
APRIL 28 7 p.m.
Author Jan Jarboe Russell, “The Train to
Crystal City” at Urbana Regional Library
MAY – THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TURNS 100!
BEARS IN MY PARK
Wildlife thrives in Frederick County’s National Parks! Enjoy a
presentation about bears from Wildlife Biologist Jeff McAfee.
Learn about the history of bears in Frederick County, their
behavior, management efforts and how to live with bears in
your community. View skulls, footprints, a hide and more at
this program for ages 12 and older.
MAY 17 6:30 p.m. Thurmont Regional Library
MAY 25 7 p.m.
Point of Rocks Library
JUNE 27 6 p.m.
C. Burr Artz Public Library, Frederick
SUMMER CHALLENGE
Summer Challenge in 2016 and get in the game with
a new program for all ages beginning May 1. This year,
we challenge you to read, learn and explore your community
all summer long with programs and activities for kids, teens
and adults. Get in the game with our new summer website,
www.fcpl.org/summer and see if you have what it takes
to be an FCPL All Star. As always, everyone has a chance
to win exciting prizes in this free program and every
Summer Challenge finisher will receive a free book!
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