LOIS SZYMANSKI
APPEARANCE SCHEDULE
2018
November 3 - Saturday - Author Day at the Carroll County Farmers Market!
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The Carroll County Agriculture Center, off Smith Avenue, Westminster, MD 21158
Meet over 30 authors, purchase their books and have them authographed! Christmas shopping is upon us!
http://www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com/web_page.html
October 20 - Saturday - Fundraiser for the Maryland Therapeutic Riding!
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Dover Saddlery & Maryland Therapeutic Riding welcome you to a book signing, art raffle and fall fashion preview. Dover Saddlery is located a 1041 Rt. 2 North, Gambrills, MD
For more information, call 410-451-2174. Grab a book while shopping for your show clothes for the new show season!
September 8 - Saturday - Schiffer Book Picnic
Schiffer Books, Atglen, PA
A gathering of Schiffer authors
August 11 - Finksburg Library Book Talk with a Chincoteague Pony!
Time TBA - Ages 7 to adult - Join author Lois Szymanski as she shares stories about the famous wild Chincoteague ponies and Assateague wetlands that have inspired many of her books. Many of the stories are featured in her new book “Chincoteague Pony Tales". After the talk, visitors will meet a real Chincoteague pony and may ask questions of the pony’s owner., Summer Barrick. This will be a great experience for the entire family!
For more info, call the library at 410-386-4505
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD 21048
July 23 - Sundial Books
4 to 5:30 p.m. Sundial Books, 4065 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Book signing at my favorite Chincoteague Bookstorel
July 21 - 28 - Weeklong - Pony Penning
Chincoteague, VA - Find Lois in her favorite spot! Chincoteague Island!
June 23 - Saturday - Feather Fund Wine and Cheese Cruise
Chincoteague, VA - Captain Dan rocks!
June 16 - Saturday - Chesapeake Book Festival
With over 30 children's book authors and illustrators, the Talbot County Free Library will host their 3rd Annual Chesapeake Children's Book Festival in the Waterfowl Building (the former armory) on Harrison Street, in Easton MD. The festival is being held in conjunction with Talbot County's Juneteenth Celebration. . Visitors will be able to meet some of their favorite authors and purchase signed books at a discount, courtesy of Eventful Giving and our generous sponsors.Look for have music, crafts, food and chances to win signed books and other prizes.
For more information call the Library at 410-822-1626 or visit the festival page at www.chesapeakechildrensbookfestival.com/index.html
June 9 - Saturday - North Carroll Library
11 a.m. - Ages 7 to adult - 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074Join author Lois Szymanski as she shares stories about the famous wild Chincoteague ponies and Assateague wetlands that have inspired many of her books. Many of the stories are featured in her new book “Chincoteague Pony Tales". After the talk, visitors will meet a real Chincoteague pony and may ask questions of the pony’s owner. This will be a great experience for the entire family! For more info, call the library at 410-386-4480
June 4 - Monday -Taneytown Elementary School
Book talks for all grade levels with book signing. Open to the school community only.
May 18 - Friday - "Chincoteague Pony Tales" - New Book
Arrives at Sundial Books, Chincoteague, VA.
April 11 - Wednesday - Speaking for Roaring Run Lions Club
6:30 p.m. Book talk for Lions Club.
2017
January 11 - Wednesday - Pony Talk to Hampstead Brownie Troop
4:30 p.m. - Private event
January 21 - Saturday - Day of Knowledge
9 a.m to 2 p.m.
Millers United Methodist Church, 4224 Millers Station Road, Manchester, MD
Come out for free books, free lunch and a chance to purchase autographed books from 11 authors.
For more information call Laura at 410-239-8935
May 20 - Saturday - Gaithersburg Book Festival
2 to 4 p.m. in the MD/DE/WV SCBWI Booth
The book festival features many authors throughout the day!
Gaithersburg City Hall, 31 Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Learn more here: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
June 22 - Thursday - Battlefield Bed and Breakfast Inn
6:30 p.m. with authors, Linda Oatman High & Marty Crisp
2264 Emmittsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA
Learn more here: Battlefield Inn Appearance Info
June 25- Sunday - Blue Crab Treasures - Chincoteague, VA
11 a.m. - 1 p.m
4080 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA
757-336-5507
https://www.facebook.com/BlueCrabTreasures
July 16 - Saturday - North Carroll branch of Carroll County Public Library
11 a.m. Program with book signing & meet real Chincoteague Pony!
Come out, learn about the ponies in their wetlands with fun facts, inspirational stories and colorful slides from the islands. Then, meet trainer, Summer Barrick and her real Chincoteague Pony!
2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074
For more information call the library at 410-386-4480
https://library.carr.org
July 19 - Wednesday - Taneytown Branch of Carroll County Public Library
2 p.m. Program with book signing & meet real Chincoteague Pony!
Come out and learn about the ponies in their wetlands with fun facts, inspirational stories and colorful slides. Then, meet a real Chincoteague Pony and pony owner and trainer, Summer Barrick!
10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD 21787
For more information call the library 410-386-4510
https://library.carr.org
July 24 - Monday - Sundial Books
10 a.m. to 12 noon Pony Penning week!
4065 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA
757-336-5825
August 19 - Saturday - Mt. Airy Branch of Carroll County Public Library
2 p.m. Program with book signing & meet real Chincoteague Pony!
Come out and hear about the Chincoteague Ponies in a talk with colorful slides, inspirational stories and fun facts, and then learn about The Feather Fund, a charity that helps children purchase Chincoteague Pony foals! Hear inspirational stories, see colorful slides and then meet a real Chincoteague Pony and horse trainer, Summer Barrick!
705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
410-386-4470
https://library.carr.org
September 30 - Saturday - The Carroll County Farm Museum
Two sessions with seating at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Program with book signing, Luncheon and Meet a Real Chincoteague Pony!
Join in a picnic lunch in a beautiful setting. Then learn about the Chincoteague ponies and their wetlands with fun facts, colorful slides and inspirational stories. Afterwards, meet a real Chincoteague Pony and horse trainer, Summer Barrick.
500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
For more information including cost and reservation details, contact the Carroll County Farm Museum at 410-386-3880.
http://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org
November 3 - Saturday - Author Day at the Carroll County Farmers Market!
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The Carroll County Agriculture Center, off Smith Avenue, Westminster, MD 21158
Meet over 30 authors, purchase their books and have them authographed! Christmas shopping is upon us!
http://www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com/web_page.html
October 20 - Saturday - Fundraiser for the Maryland Therapeutic Riding!
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Dover Saddlery & Maryland Therapeutic Riding welcome you to a book signing, art raffle and fall fashion preview. Dover Saddlery is located a 1041 Rt. 2 North, Gambrills, MD
For more information, call 410-451-2174. Grab a book while shopping for your show clothes for the new show season!
September 8 - Saturday - Schiffer Book Picnic
Schiffer Books, Atglen, PA
A gathering of Schiffer authors
August 11 - Finksburg Library Book Talk with a Chincoteague Pony!
Time TBA - Ages 7 to adult - Join author Lois Szymanski as she shares stories about the famous wild Chincoteague ponies and Assateague wetlands that have inspired many of her books. Many of the stories are featured in her new book “Chincoteague Pony Tales". After the talk, visitors will meet a real Chincoteague pony and may ask questions of the pony’s owner., Summer Barrick. This will be a great experience for the entire family!
For more info, call the library at 410-386-4505
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD 21048
July 23 - Sundial Books
4 to 5:30 p.m. Sundial Books, 4065 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
Book signing at my favorite Chincoteague Bookstorel
July 21 - 28 - Weeklong - Pony Penning
Chincoteague, VA - Find Lois in her favorite spot! Chincoteague Island!
June 23 - Saturday - Feather Fund Wine and Cheese Cruise
Chincoteague, VA - Captain Dan rocks!
June 16 - Saturday - Chesapeake Book Festival
With over 30 children's book authors and illustrators, the Talbot County Free Library will host their 3rd Annual Chesapeake Children's Book Festival in the Waterfowl Building (the former armory) on Harrison Street, in Easton MD. The festival is being held in conjunction with Talbot County's Juneteenth Celebration. . Visitors will be able to meet some of their favorite authors and purchase signed books at a discount, courtesy of Eventful Giving and our generous sponsors.Look for have music, crafts, food and chances to win signed books and other prizes.
For more information call the Library at 410-822-1626 or visit the festival page at www.chesapeakechildrensbookfestival.com/index.html
June 9 - Saturday - North Carroll Library
11 a.m. - Ages 7 to adult - 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074Join author Lois Szymanski as she shares stories about the famous wild Chincoteague ponies and Assateague wetlands that have inspired many of her books. Many of the stories are featured in her new book “Chincoteague Pony Tales". After the talk, visitors will meet a real Chincoteague pony and may ask questions of the pony’s owner. This will be a great experience for the entire family! For more info, call the library at 410-386-4480
June 4 - Monday -Taneytown Elementary School
Book talks for all grade levels with book signing. Open to the school community only.
May 18 - Friday - "Chincoteague Pony Tales" - New Book
Arrives at Sundial Books, Chincoteague, VA.
April 11 - Wednesday - Speaking for Roaring Run Lions Club
6:30 p.m. Book talk for Lions Club.
2017
January 11 - Wednesday - Pony Talk to Hampstead Brownie Troop
4:30 p.m. - Private event
January 21 - Saturday - Day of Knowledge
9 a.m to 2 p.m.
Millers United Methodist Church, 4224 Millers Station Road, Manchester, MD
Come out for free books, free lunch and a chance to purchase autographed books from 11 authors.
For more information call Laura at 410-239-8935
May 20 - Saturday - Gaithersburg Book Festival
2 to 4 p.m. in the MD/DE/WV SCBWI Booth
The book festival features many authors throughout the day!
Gaithersburg City Hall, 31 Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Learn more here: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
June 22 - Thursday - Battlefield Bed and Breakfast Inn
6:30 p.m. with authors, Linda Oatman High & Marty Crisp
2264 Emmittsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA
Learn more here: Battlefield Inn Appearance Info
June 25- Sunday - Blue Crab Treasures - Chincoteague, VA
11 a.m. - 1 p.m
4080 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA
757-336-5507
https://www.facebook.com/BlueCrabTreasures
July 16 - Saturday - North Carroll branch of Carroll County Public Library
11 a.m. Program with book signing & meet real Chincoteague Pony!
Come out, learn about the ponies in their wetlands with fun facts, inspirational stories and colorful slides from the islands. Then, meet trainer, Summer Barrick and her real Chincoteague Pony!
2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074
For more information call the library at 410-386-4480
https://library.carr.org
July 19 - Wednesday - Taneytown Branch of Carroll County Public Library
2 p.m. Program with book signing & meet real Chincoteague Pony!
Come out and learn about the ponies in their wetlands with fun facts, inspirational stories and colorful slides. Then, meet a real Chincoteague Pony and pony owner and trainer, Summer Barrick!
10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD 21787
For more information call the library 410-386-4510
https://library.carr.org
July 24 - Monday - Sundial Books
10 a.m. to 12 noon Pony Penning week!
4065 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA
757-336-5825
August 19 - Saturday - Mt. Airy Branch of Carroll County Public Library
2 p.m. Program with book signing & meet real Chincoteague Pony!
Come out and hear about the Chincoteague Ponies in a talk with colorful slides, inspirational stories and fun facts, and then learn about The Feather Fund, a charity that helps children purchase Chincoteague Pony foals! Hear inspirational stories, see colorful slides and then meet a real Chincoteague Pony and horse trainer, Summer Barrick!
705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
410-386-4470
https://library.carr.org
September 30 - Saturday - The Carroll County Farm Museum
Two sessions with seating at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Program with book signing, Luncheon and Meet a Real Chincoteague Pony!
Join in a picnic lunch in a beautiful setting. Then learn about the Chincoteague ponies and their wetlands with fun facts, colorful slides and inspirational stories. Afterwards, meet a real Chincoteague Pony and horse trainer, Summer Barrick.
500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
For more information including cost and reservation details, contact the Carroll County Farm Museum at 410-386-3880.
http://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org
