Frederick County Libraries - C. Burr Artz Public Library

The C. S. Lewis Scholar discusses and signs his book. 301-600-1630.

Matthew Algeo presents his newest book, Harry Truman’s Excellent Adventure. Follow the Trumans on their two-week adventure across country and their visit to Frederick. Books available for sale/signing after the program.

Facebook, Twitter, blogging and texting: in the age of digital communication, the need to hand-write personal letters seems to be fading away. Why hand-write when you can type, and why use the postal service when an email is just a click away? Emphasizing these trends and the need to keep writing personal ... (more)letters, Ted Haas of the Frederick Torch Club will present his paper Why Personal Letters Are Precious on Thursday, June 11th at 7:00pm in the Community Room of the C. Burr Artz Public Library located at 110 East Patrick Street, Frederick. Ted Haas is a founding member of the Frederick Torch Club and the Torch Club Region 3 Director. The Torch Club is a group who monthly gathers for intellectual sharing.

Deborah Rhoades from the Maryland Cooperative Extension discusses how to stay healthy with helpful grocery shopping tips. Registration is required*. Please register by June 12 via www.fcpl.org or call 301 600 1630.

Scott Trexler, of the Expanding Heart Center in Frederick, MD, welcomes you to join him at the library for a calming yoga session, in which we'll build strength, balance and flexibility. Wear loose-fitting clothes, and come prepared to find deep relaxation! Registration is required. Please register by ... (more)June 15 either by visiting www.fcpl.org or calling 301 600 1630. Please indicate if you will need to borrow a yoga mat.

“SISTERS-IN-CRIME” MYSTERY WRITERS VISIT FREDERICK, MD! Mystery authors Panelists Donna Andrews, Marcia Talley, G.M. Malliet and Susan Froetschel discuss the pleasures and pitfalls of the writing life. The panel discussion will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 25 in the Community Room of the C. ... (more)Burr Artz Public Library, 110 East Patrick Street, Frederick. The authors will be available for book signing following the program. For more information call 301-600-1630 or visit www.fcpl.org. Donna Andrews writes two award-winning mystery series. The Penguin Who Knew Too Much (August 2007) is eighth in her series from St. Martin's, featuring blacksmith Meg Langslow. Delete All Suspects (November 2005), is fourth in her "technocozy" series from Berkley Prime Crime, featuring artificial intelligence personality Turing Hopper. For more information: http://donnaandrews.com.