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Where Co mmunity & Ideas Co nnect
AWhitney@FrederickCountyMD.gov • 301-600-7214 • www.fcpl.org
by Amy Whitney, Branch Administrator, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg
Branch Library
This is my first column as the a.m. And at the same time, older
new branch administrator at kids in grades 6-12 can make slime
Thurmont Regional Library, and I to take home.
have to say that I’m so happy to be On November 7, at 6:00 p.m.,
back serving my home community. teens in grades 6-12 are invited
I hope that you will stop by to try out their soldering skills to
and say “Hi” the next time you’re make jewelry. Use the soldering
driving down Moser Road! The iron to make a unique item to wear
library can be a great escape from or give away as a nice gift.
the demands of our busy lives, but For adults, on November 15, at
it can also be a place of discovery 7:00 p.m., please join us for our
where you can meet an artist from Catoctin Forest Alliance Speaker
the Delaplaine to hear about their Series. Each month, we hear about
inspiration, or play a board game, topics related to local history or
or learn how to use the apps on natural resources.
your new smartphone. While we At our Curious Minds series
are still a place to get solid, factual on November 26, beginning at
information, reading material, or 2:00 p.m., come and learn about
newspapers and magazines, we the National Shrine Grotto in
provide so many other services of Emmitsburg, a spiritually rich
which you may not be aware. landmark that is celebrating its
One of our newest services is sixtieth year of becoming a national
the Student Success Card. All FCPS shrine.
students can now access a variety These are just a few of the many
of library resources and materials interesting happenings over the next
offered at the library. Using their month. So, as the weather starts
FCPS student ID number, they can to cool down, consider the variety
borrow three print items (books or of programs, activities, games, ads @ thecatoctinb anner .com
magazines) without any late fees; and so much more, at the library.
access eBooks, available at fcpl. Visit www.fcpl.org and view the
org/download; and use learning Community Calendar on pages 46
resources such as encyclopedias, and 47 of the Banner.
journal articles, and test The following are some of
preparation tools available at fcpl. our weekly programs available
org/learn. Call 301-600-7212 for during November at the Thurmont
more information. Regional Library: Baby Storytime
Lots of cool things are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
happening this month for kids and 10:15 a.m., with songs, stories, and
teens. play for babies and their grownups.
On November 2, at Catoctin Designed for ages birth-24 months
Mountain Park at 11:00 a.m., with a caregiver; Toddler Storytime
come enjoy storytime and a hike on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
out in nature. While school’s out 11:00 a.m., with songs, stories,
on November 5, the LEGOs will be and fun for toddlers and their
out and ready for building at 11:00 grownups. Designed for two-year-
olds with a caregiver; Playgroup
on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
11:30 a.m. Play and meet friends
at the library; School Skills for
Preschoolers on Tuesdays at 2:00
p.m. Practice school-readiness skills
with cutting, tracing, play, and
other literacy activities; Preschool
Playground on Wednesdays at
11:00 a.m. After storytime, enjoy
a half hour of active play, visiting
with friends, and making new ones;
Musical Storytime on Thursdays
at 1:30 p.m. Music, movement,
and stories for the whole family.
Designed for ages birth and up with
a caregiver.
The library will be closed for
Veterans Day on November 11.
