MOVIES
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WINTER HOLIDAY EVENTS Visit aapcl.net/events for age recommendations for these events. Holiday events especially for teens, see pages10-11.
Broadneck Create a Vision Board Thursday, January 5 at 6:30 pm
Crofton ⚛ Winter Solstice Party Monday, December 19 at 6 pm
NOON YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS Saturday, December 31 at 11:30 am Each of the library branches below will celebrate the new year by counting down to noon at a special party just for kids who won’t make it to midnight! Broadneck Busch Annapolis Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Eastport-Annapolis Neck Eastport-Annapolis Neck Holiday Ornament Workshop Saturday, December 3 at 2 pm Celebrate the holiday season with music, cocoa and crafts. Kwanzaa Live with Culture Queen Tuesday, December 27 at 10 am The Culture Queen teaches royal children a fresh approach to celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa through interactive music, movement, storytelling and Black History-themed games. Edgewater R Cookie Decorating Fun! Monday, December 19 at 5:30 pm Decorate a sugar cookie to take home. Supplies and designs provided.
Glen Burnie R Paper Flowers from the Heart Thursday, February 2 at 7 pm Learn how to craft paper flowers and create a heart-warming display. R Valentine Paper Wreath Monday, February 13 at 6:30 pm Upcycle old book pages and cardboard into a fancy wreath! Supplies provided. Mountain Road Valentine’s Chocolate Bingo Tuesday, February 14 at 6:30 pm LUNAR NEW YEAR STORYTIMES! It’s the Year of the Rabbit! Celebrate Lunar New Year with a story, songs and a craft! Brooklyn Park Saturday, January 21 at 1 pm Busch Annapolis Monday, January 23 at 10:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Saturday, January 21 at 10:30 am Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturday, January 21 at 10 am Riviera Beach Winter Holiday Storytime Saturday, December 3 at 10:30 am Join us for a trip around the world to celebrate winter holidays! R Make A Gift For Your Teacher Thursday, December 15 at 5 pm Create a gift for your favorite teacher. Supplies provided. R Create a Vision Board Saturday, January 7 at 2 pm Start the New Year with a new vision! Supplies provided. R Online Event Virtual Holiday Mocktails Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 pm Use basic ingredients from around your kitchen to make tasty holiday mocktails. Suggested ingredient list will be sent to participants before the program in case you want to follow along.
Broadneck The Polar Express (G, 2004) Thursday, December 8 at 6 pm Groundhog Day (PG, 1993) Thursday, February 2 at 6 pm Busch Annapolis Winter Movie Series: Immigration Stories Annapolis cinephile, Ann Glenn, introduces each screening with facts and insights about the film’s production and actors and why it’s a standout. Gran Torino (R, 2008)
Map out your future, remain true to yourself and define your goals with a vision board! Brooklyn Park Gift Wrapping-Palooza Monday, December 5 at 6 pm Enjoy some mood music and a virtual fire and wrap gifts away from prying eyes! Busch Annapolis R Everyone Eats Cookbook Club Cookie Exchange Saturday, December 3 at 3 pm Pick a cookie recipe from any cookbook in the library collection to bake at home. Bring a friend, the cookbook and four dozen cookies to exchange. Arundelair Chorus Winter Concert Tuesday, December 13 at 7 pm The Arundelair Chorus presents a winter concert for all ages. Winter Wonders! Holiday Stories Wednesday, December 21 at 6:30 pm Many religions have holidays based around this time of year. Listen to tales of the winter solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas and more.
Celebrate the longest night of the year by building a giant blanket fort! Exchange books for Jolabokaflod , Iceland’s Christmas book giving tradition. Curl up with hot cocoa to learn about the winter solstice and different astronomical events. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Nutcracker Storytime and Preview Wednesday, November 30 at 6 pm Sunday, December 4 at 2 pm Join us for a special Nutcracker storytime. Enjoy a reading of the classic tale and meet real dancers! Enter to win tickets to an upcoming performance by the all- student Chesapeake Ballet Company.
Saturday, January 7 at 2 pm Goodbye Solo (R, 2008) Saturday, January 14 at 2 pm Entre Nos (NR, 2009) Saturday, January 21 at 2 pm Minari (PG-13, 2020) Saturday, January 28 at 2 pm Deale
3D Print Your Own Cookie Cutter Thursday, December 8 at 6:30 pm
Learn to use Tinkercad, a free, online 3D design tool, to make your own custom cookie cutter! Following the workshop,
The Polar Express (G, 2004) Thursday, December 15 at 6 pm The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (PG, 2005) Thursday, January 12 at 6 pm Soul (PG, 2020) Thursday, February 16 at 6 pm Edgewater Family Watch Party
you’ll be able to submit your design to be printed on one of our 3D printers.
Mountain Road Season’s Readings Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 pm
The Bad Guys (PG, 2022) Wednesday, January 25 at 2 pm Severna Park The Great Movies Christmas in Connecticut (NR, 1945)
Decorate our community tree with book characters and other festive decorations.
Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 pm The Maltese Falcon (NR, 1941) Thursday, January 5 at 6:30 pm
Valentines Day Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Valentine Craft for Babies Tuesday, February 14 at 11 am Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your favorite little love. Make a card for someone special with your baby’s feet! Eastport-Annapolis Neck Valentine’s Day Storytime
R Online Events The Great Movies
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Wake in Fright (R, 1971) Friday, December 2 at 7 pm The Scent of Green Papaya (NR, 1993) Friday, January 6 at 7 pm The Florida Project (R, 2017) Friday, February 3 at 7 pm
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Tuesday, February 14 at 10 am Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special storytime!
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