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SUMMARY:Harford County Public Library Hosts Jennifer S. Kelly\, author of 'Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown'
DESCRIPTION:Harford County Public Library will host Jennifer S. Kelly\, the author of "Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown\," during a virtual event October 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. \n\n \n\nThe event is free\, open to the public and will be held via Zoom. Advanced registration is required at HCPLonline.org/virtualprograms.\n\n \n\nOctober has been proclaimed Maryland Horse Month by Governor Larry Hogan\, and Kelly's event is part of the monthlong celebration at the library. Maryland is home to a vibrant horse community that includes internationally renowned racing\, state-of-the-art equestrian facilities as well as beautiful riding trails for all levels.\n\n \n\nAt the October 13 Zoom event\, Kelly will discuss her Sir Barton book and the reasons why she embarked on a multi-year journey to research the life of America's first Triple Crown winner in an effort to preserve his seminal contribution to horse racing. \n\n \n\nKelly fell in love with horse racing when she read Walter Farley's "Black Stallion" series as a child and then watched the filly Winning Colors beat the boys in the 1988 Kentucky Derby.\n\n \n\nA lifelong reader and writer\, she took her love of the written word to the classroom\, teaching both first-year composition and technical writing for more than a decade. \n\n \n\nShe is working on her follow-up book to Sir Barton\, "Foxes of Belair\," where she will explore the lives and careers of both Gallant Fox and Omaha\, America's second and third Triple Crown winners owned by Belair Stud in Prince George's County. \n\n\n\nThroughout October in celebration of Maryland Horse Month\, Harford County Public Library branches will also be offering horse-themed Book Bundles as well as Take and Make projects (while supplies last). Special horse-themed virtual story times will also be available on the HCPL Universe page beginning October 1.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Harford County Public Library will host Jennifer S. Kelly\, the author of &quot\;Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown\,&quot\; during a virtual event October 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. </span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The event is free\, open to the public and will be held via Zoom. Advanced registration is required at HCPLonline.org/virtualprograms.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">October has been proclaimed Maryland Horse Month by Governor Larry Hogan\, and Kelly&rsquo\;s event is part of the monthlong celebration at the library. Maryland is home to a vibrant horse community that includes internationally renowned racing\, state-of-the-art equestrian facilities as well as beautiful riding trails for all levels.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">At the October 13 Zoom event\, Kelly will discuss her Sir Barton book and the reasons why she embarked on a multi-year journey to research the life of America&rsquo\;s first Triple Crown winner in an effort to preserve his seminal contribution to horse racing. </span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Kelly fell in love with horse racing when she read Walter Farley&rsquo\;s &quot\;Black Stallion&quot\; series as a child and then watched the filly Winning Colors beat the boys in the 1988 Kentucky Derby.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A lifelong reader and writer\, she took her love of the written word to the classroom\, teaching both first-year composition and technical writing for more than a decade. </span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">She is working on her follow-up book to Sir Barton\, &quot\;Foxes of Belair\,&quot\; where she will explore the lives and careers of both Gallant Fox and Omaha\, America&rsquo\;s second and third Triple Crown winners owned by Belair Stud in Prince George&#39\;s County. </span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Throughout October in celebration of Maryland Horse Month\, Harford County Public Library branches will also be offering horse-themed Book Bundles as well as Take and Make projects (while supplies last). Special horse-themed virtual story times will also be available on the HCPL Universe page beginning October 1.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;
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