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BOOKMARKSFALL 2018 SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBERFCPL at the FairINSIDE COVEROne MarylandOne BookPAGE 4fcpl.org

CONTENTSFALL 2018SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBERFCPL AT THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIRVisit us Sept. 17-21 from 12-1 p.m. in theCity Streets/Country Roads building. Thefirst 100 adults to visit our table and showtheir library card or sign up for a card willreceive a special giveaway.Storytimes: Sept. 17-21 at 12 p.m. in theCity Streets/Country Roads buildingSTEM Showcase: Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. in the Grand Rental EventsCommunity TentCover and inside cover photograph by Lee GoodwinFEATURESIN EVERY ISSUE01New Director08Digital Resources02Summer Challenge Thank You10Storytimes04One Maryland One Book11Programs06Library Card Sign-Up Month27Delaplaine ArtsShowcase07FCPS Partnership28Library Love Stories09Kanopy Kids29Giving BackBCNavigating Your Library

Frederick County Public LibrariesAnnounces New DirectorIn May, the Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) Board of Trustees selected James Kelly as the new director for Frederick County’slibrary system. James served as interim director since January, following the retirement of Darrell Batson, FCPL’s director of 20 years.Read on to learn more about James and his plans for FCPL.Q&A WITH FCPL’S NEW DIRECTORQ. Why are you the right personto lead FCPL?A. Before this opportunity, I served asFCPL’s associate director for operations,so I’m incredibly familiar with our librarysystem and its day-to-day operations.I bring with me 27 years of experienceworking in public libraries, and I’m confidentthe lessons I’ve learned along the way willprove valuable to our library customers.Above all though, I am passionate aboutlibraries and the value they bring to theircommunity. Beyond offering an extensivecollection, FCPL provides valuableprograms and services to the public. Weoffer access to incredible online tools andresources and we welcome more than200,000 people to our programs each year.As I settle into my new role as director,I want to focus on what we offer ourcustomers and further strengthen ourrole in our communities.Q. What can the residents of Frederickexpect from their library?A. Our library customers can expect a lotof their library! First, our libraries and ourstaff are committed to three core values:we are kind; we listen and connect; andwe create. Everything we do is rooted inthese values.Additionally, I view the library as aconnection point—a place wherecommunity members can connect to us,to our partners, and to each other; I hopemembers of the community share inthis vision. I want residents to view theirlibrary as a hub of intellectual discoveryand cultural exploration as well as aninclusive, attractive and safe space.Q. Do you have any significantchanges planned for FCPL?A. I’m fortunate to have taken on thedirector role at a great time for FCPL.Thanks in large part to Darrell Batson,FCPL’s previous director, and to thededicated staff across all of our branches,Frederick’s libraries are thriving. My goalisn’t to make significant changes; rather,I’ll focus on areas where we can improveand strengthen our impact.During his nearly 20 years with FCPL,Darrell focused on building a systemequipped to serve the people of Frederick.While I plan to continue building Frederick’slibrary system to match the size andenthusiasm of our community, the staff andI will also focus on three key areas: Positioning the library as a center ofthe community—a destination forthe people of Frederick County.I’m thrilled to lead FCPL during such anexciting time, and I’m looking forward tothis next chapter.Q. This year’s summer challenge atFCPL was themed Radio Frederick.Given the focus on music, can youshare your favorite musician or album?A. It’s too hard to pick a favorite, but onealbum I am playing a lot lately is KamasiWashington’s “The Epic.” The title tells youeverything. It is a massive work, runningclose to three hours. Washington is a tenorsaxophonist and you can hear echoes ofJohn Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders inhis work. His original pieces—particularlythose with vocal and string arrangements—are wonderful and expansive, and hisinterpretation of Debussy’s “Claire de Lune”is just beautiful. Inspiring a culture of learning acrossour community, Strengthening communityconnections with diverse andexpansive programs, services andactivities, andFCPL.ORG1

F C P LS U M M E RC H A L L E N G ETHANK YOU!Thank you to our generous Summer Challenge Sponsors, Partners, and Donors! With your help, theSummer Challenge provided memorable experiences for thousands of Frederick County residents.Curious IguanaDancing BearToys & GiftsSummer Challenge PartnersA Better Choice BakeryAdvance Auto PartsAdventure Park USAAnne Gibson Snyder—Fine ArtsAnytime FitnessBarbara Fine—Paper ArtistBeans in the BelfryThe Brunswick CitizenBrunswick City HallBrunswick Family CampgroundBrunswick Food BankBrunswick Heritage MuseumBrunswick High School Marching BandBrunswick Lions ClubBrunswick Police Dept.Brunswick Sports & ApparelBruster's Ice Cream2FCPL.ORGGaver FarmGraphcomMaryland 529C.M. Bloomers FloristThe Carriage House InnCarroll Manor Fire DepartmentCatoctin Breeze VineyardCatoctin Creek Nature CenterCatoctin Furnace Historical SocietyCatoctin Mountain ParkCatoctin Veterinary ClinicCatoctin Wildlife Preserve & ZooChina Wok—EmmitsburgCunningham Falls State ParkCurious IguanaDancing Bear Toys & GiftsElower-Sicilia ProductionsEmmitsburg Antique MallEmmitsburg Family Barbershop and Day SpaEmmitsburg Tattoo CompanyEmmitsburg Veterinary HospitalThe Eyler Stables Flea MarketNew Spire ArtsThe PalmsRestaurantFIRST Robotics Team 686—BovineInterventionFountain Rock Park & Nature CenterFrederick Children's ChorusFrederick County Office of RecyclingFrederick County PediatricsFrederick News-PostFrederick String InitiativeFrederick Symphony OrchestraGambrill State ParkGlade Link FarmsGottaswingGraceham Volunteer Fire Company 18Home Depot—McCain DriveHorizon Equine Veterinary PracticeInner Court Tai-JiJ-FuzeJ. Rothrock OutfittersJames Rada

SUMMER CHALLENGE THANK YOUKick's Karate—UrbanaKicks Karate—FrederickLet There Be Rock School-FrederickLisa ProulxThe Little Gym of FrederickMain Street ThurmontMake ‘N MusicMaryland Legal AidMcClintock Distilling Co.McDonald’s—BrunswickMcLaughlin Family ChiropracticMiles Ahead FarmMonocacy Music FactoryMore Ice CreamMountain Gate Family RestaurantMusic & ArtsNational Museum of Civil War MedicineNew Spire ArtsNorth Market Pop ShopNoteable Progressions Music Therapy ServicesOpen Book FarmOrchid Cellar Meadery and WineryThe Original Playhouse Children's MuseumThe Palms RestaurantPinball EduPlay RavenPotomac Valley Audubon SocietyPump It UpR.E.A.D. with WAGS for HopeRecord Exchange of FrederickRita's Italian Ice of FrederickRiver & Trail OutfittersRocky's PizzaRoots & River YogaRose Hill Manor Park & Children's MuseumSage Physical Therapy & WellnessSchifferstadt Architectural MuseumSerendipity Market & MoreSeton Center, Inc.Shabby ChicShadowLand Laser AdventuresSilver Fancy Garden ClubSouth Mountain CreameryState Farm Insurance on Water StreetStress Free Solutions LLCSue CavendishSurreybrookeTHE TEMPLE Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolThurmont Ace HardwareTimeless TrendsTowpath Creamery at the Mini DipThe Town of Thurmont's Green TeamTwice is NiceUnited Way of Frederick CountyUrbana Dance StudioUrbana Volunteer Fire & RescueWalkersville Southern RailroadWarrior Canine ConnectionWest Winds TennisWhite Fly OutfittersZurgable Brothers HardwareCorporate DonorsAdventure Park USAAnanda ShalaArena Stage at the Mead Center for AmericanTheaterArthur Murray Dance CenterBabe Ruth Birthplace and MuseumBaltimore and Ohio Railroad MuseumBaltimore Museum of IndustryBaltimore OriolesBaltimore Streetcar MuseumBaltimore Symphony OrchestraBeans & BagelsBelleza Hair & Nail StudioBig Cork VineyardsBollinger's Restaurant, Catering, and BBQCatoctin Breeze VineyardCENTERSTAGEChesapeake Children's MuseumChesapeake Shakespeare CompanyDance UnlimitedDelaplaine Visual Arts CenterEarth Treks Climbing CentersEllicott Mills Brewing CompanyFamous Dave'sGeppi’s Entertainment MuseumHappilooHistoric Ships in BaltimoreInternational Spy MuseumKicks KarateLarriland FarmLiberty Mountain ResortLinganore WinecellarsLittle GymLittle Red Barn Ice Cream CaféLoew VineyardsMadronesMagooby's Joke HouseMaryland Ensemble TheatreMaryland Historical SocietyMaryland Science CenterMedieval TimesMonster Mini Golf ColumbiaMountain Gate Family RestaurantNewseumNUVO Salon & SpaOrchid Cellar Meadery and WineryRoots & River Yoga StudioRose Hill Manor Park & Children's MuseumRose NailsThat's Dancing Ballroom and DancesportCenterThe Arena Indoor Sports ComplexThe MuseThe Wine KitchenToby's: The Dinner Theater of ColumbiaWashington NationalsWashington WizardsWatermarkWolf's FurnitureFCPL.ORG3

ONE MARYLANDONE BOOKFCPL is pleased to announce that the2018 One Maryland One Book authorwill visit Frederick County in October.One Maryland One Book is a programfrom Maryland Humanities that strives tounite Marylanders of diverse backgroundsthrough the shared experience of readingthe same book. Each year in Septemberand October, public libraries, schools,and community organizations across thestate participate by hosting programsrelated to the book selection and its majorthemes. Selected for its theme of “Justice,”the 2018 One Maryland One Book isBloodsworth: The True Story of the First DeathRow Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence byTim Junkin.4FCPL.ORGBloodsworth is a gripping work of nonfiction that explores a historical milestonein criminal justice that took place inMaryland and would eventually lead tothe exoneration of hundreds of otherswho had been wrongfully accused. KirkBloodsworth learned of a new technology,DNA fingerprinting, and realized it washis last chance to prove his innocence.This page-turner explores the crimeBloodsworth was accused of committing,the investigation and trial that led to hisconviction, as well as his exoneration dueto the innovation and discovery of DNAtesting and DNA evidence.The theme of justice will feature heavilyin our 2018 One Maryland One Bookevents. In addition to documentaryscreenings, book discussions, and anauthor panel, FCPL will also host Lawyerin the Library in downtown Frederick onSept. 13 at 4 p.m. where you can receivefree one-on-one civil legal advice fromMaryland Legal Aid. A complete list ofOne Maryland One Book events at FCPLcan be found on page 25.Visit your local library to pick up a copyof Bloodsworth today or check out theeBook from hoopla, where it is alwaysavailable with no holds and no waiting.

FREE!AUTHOR VISIT WITH TIM JUNKINMonday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m.Frederick Community College, Jack B. Kussmaul AuditoriumFCPL.ORG5