SPECIAL EVENTS FOR KIDS 6 to 10 Branch Events Broadneck R Friendship Fun Craft-Along Friday, February 11 at 4 pm Make a friendship bracelet, weave with yarn, create a DIY card, read stories, play games and much more. Busch Annapolis R Crafternoon Thursdays, January 6 and February 3 at 4 pm R Book Clubs Kids can talk about books, enjoy games, activities and more. For third, fourth and fifth grade students unless indicated.
FAMILY EVENTS Eastport-Annapolis Neck
Winter Olympic Challenge Saturday, February 5 at 2 pm Celebrate the start of theWinter Olympics by joining opening ceremony
games. Take home and complete theWinter Olympics challenge for the ultimate prize. Pickup between February 5-12. Glen Burnie Down the Rabbit Hole
Stuffed Animal Sleepovers Wear your jammies and bring a stuffed animal for a library sleepover. After storytime, tuck in the animals for the night. Come back to see the mischief they got into overnight! Broadneck Tuesday, February 22 at 7 pm (Pick up February 25) Edgewater Thursday, December 9 at 6 pm (Pick up December 10) R Maryland City at Russett Thursday, January 6 at 6:30 pm (Pick up January 8)
Saturday, January 15 at 2 pm Join us for a fun afternoon of crafts and games inspired by Alice in Wonderland . Maryland City at Russett R ⚛ Morse Code Fun! Tuesday, December 7 at 7 pm Learn about Morse code and then try it out with our Morse code transmitter keys and receivers.
Join us for a fun and easy craft program with a different project each month. We’ll supply the materials and you supply the creativity! R Olympic Games Craft Wednesday, February 9 at 3:30 pm Celebrate theWinter Olympics with a themed craft! Deale Young Authors Writing Club Wednesdays, January 12 and February 9 at 4:30 pm Join us for an afternoon full of creative writing prompts. We’ll write stories individually and together as a group. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Sunflower Yoga Mondays, December 13, January 10 and February 14 at 6 pm An energetic practice of movement and mindfulness with yoga stories, games and songs for little yogis of all abilities. Bring an exercise mat if you have one. This Little Piggie Got Paid Saturday, January 22 at 2 pm Bring your little bankers to learn the basics of money and leave with your very own piggy bank. Edgewater Mind Resilience for Young Children Thursday, February 17 at 6 pm Join a mental/behavioral health expert from Mind Resilience to learn about strategies and techniques that young children can use to develop the strengths, skills and resources that interrupt and prevent downward spirals, and enable and promote upward spirals. See more resilience programs for adults and teens on pages 9 and 18. Glen Burnie Paint like an Impressionist Tuesday, January 18 at 11 am Learn about the impressionist art movement and some of its great artists and paint your very own impressionist masterpiece. Dress for mess! R Odenton Stencil Art Paint Party Monday, January 24 at 6 pm Create a masterpiece using stencils and paint. All supplies provided.
IN-PERSON EVENTS Crofton The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House by Max Brallier Thursday, January 20 at 4:15 pm Who Was Jackie Robinson by Gail Herman Thursday, February 17 at 4:15 pm Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader series. Each meeting will use titles from a particular series. Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli Wednesday, December 1 at 4 pm Elephant and Piggie Like Reading! by various authors Wednesday, January 5 at 4 pm Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish Wednesday, February 2 at 4 pm Severna Park Early Reader Book Club
R VIRTUAL EVENTS Fish in a Tree by Linda Mullaly Hunt
VALENTINE’S DAY
Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 am Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks Saturday, January 8 at 10:30 am Last Gate of the Emperor by Kwame Mbalia Saturday, February 5 at 10:30 am RAD Readers Book Club Kids in third through fifth grades will enjoy a book discussion, playing games and fun activities. Ways to Make “Sunshine” by Renee Watson Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 am Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein Saturday, January 22 at 10:30 am The Twits by Roald Dahl Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 am R Paws to Read Children in elementary school improve reading skills with the rapt attention of canine tutors. Broadneck Saturdays, December 4, January 15 and February 12 at 10:30 am Edgewater Saturdays, December 18, January 15 and February 19 at 10 am
Deale Valentine’s Day Preschool Storytime Tuesday, February 8 at 10:30 am Children ages three to five will build early literacy skills with stories and songs about love and Valentine’s Day! All children will receive a craft kit to make a Valentine’s Day card at home. Children ages 18-36 months will build early literacy skills with stories and songs about love and Valentine’s Day! Hugs and Kisses Babies Storytime Thursday, February 10 at 10 am Celebrate love with songs and movement for Valentine’s Day. Dress your little one in a festive outfit if you’d like! Eastport-Annapolis Neck Crafterday Saturday, February 12 at 10 am Make something fun for Valentine’s Day! We’ll supply the materials; you bring the creativity. Valentine’s Day Toddler Storytime Tuesday, February 8 at 11:30 am
Maryland City at Russett Valentine Storytime and Craft Saturday, February 12 at 2 pm
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with books, rhymes and music. Make a valentine card for someone special. Mountain Road Valentine’s Day Bingo Monday, February 14 at 6:30 pm Enjoy playing bingo with family and friends and win prizes! R Virtual Event Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Valentine’s Day Monday, February 14 at 5:30 pm
Virtual scavenger hunts challenge players to find specified items according to the answer to a puzzle or riddle. You’ll have 30 seconds to answer the riddle and retrieve the item before any other team.
Note: Event information is subject to change, especially during times of inclement weather. Check online or call your local branch for event updates.
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