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Victory on the Homefront: Hunting, Fishing and Perserving in WWII
Sunday, July 20
Victory on the Homefront: Hunting, Fishing and Perserving in WWII  (FCPL Event)
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Walkersville Branch, 2 S Glade Rd, Walkersville, MD 21793
Join Sarah Lee, host of the Victory Kitchen podcast, as she discusses how Americans coped with rationing through hunting, fishing, and preserving food during WWII. She'll share a few recipes and some food to sample as well!


History Presentation of the Sears Catalog and Trends
Saturday, July 26
History Presentation of the Sears Catalog and Trends  (FCPL Event)
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Myersville Branch, 8 Harp Place, Myersville, MD 21773
Take a trip down memory lane with the Maryland State Library Resource Center and explore the library’s retrospective collection of Sears catalogs. Beginning with issues from the 1930s, view how clothing, furniture, appliances, toys (and the value of the dollar) have changed through the decades. Observe historical trends in marketing and other aspects of business innovation, and gain an appreciation for these artifacts that function as fascinating mirrors of our times.