SPECIAL EVENTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FAMILIES
ART IN OUR SCHOOLS COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES AND RECEPTIONS March 1-22 during library hours (open houses) Wednesday, March 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm (receptions) Stop by all libraries (except Riviera Beach) to view the student artwork and meet the featured artists at special receptions. In partnership with Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Severn Stuffed Animal Sleepover Monday, March 20 at 6:30 pm Wear pajamas and bring a stuffed friend for a sleepover at the library. After storytime, tuck in the stuffies and say goodnight. Come back Tuesday and see what mischief they got into overnight! Severna Park Homeschool Hangout Mondays, April 17 and May 22 at 11 am Stop by for an early afternoon of games, Celebrate your favorite stories and characters from a galaxy far, far away with a morning of crafts, games and some Star Wars characters! Costumes are encouraged! Presenter: 501st Old Line Garrison, Rebel Legion Online Event ⚛ Reading and Math Games for Littles Monday, May 22 at 11 am Make learning to read and count more fun with easy games you can make for your child. arts and crafts and more! Star Wars is for Everyone Saturday, May 27 at 11 am
Glen Burnie Holi Festival Celebration Saturday, March 4 at 11 am
Glen Burnie Sunflower Yoga Wednesdays, March 8, April 5 and May 3 at 6:30 pm Little yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga songs and games
Kindness Grows Here
Art @ Your Library Enjoy an art experience using different media and learn through play. Wear mess- friendly clothing. Visit aacpl.net/events for more details on each program.
Be prepared to get a little messy as we make our own gulal (color powder). Wear something that you don’t mind transforming into a colorful masterpiece! If the weather is nice, we will be outside. Eggstravaganza Storytime and Egg Craft Saturday, April 15 at 11 am Kids will create fun shakers that will help develop their motor skills. Materials provided. Linthicum Family Yoga Storytime Saturday, May 13 at 10:30 am Join us for yoga and movement with stories and songs. Bring a mat or towel. Odenton Homeschool Hangout Wednesdays, March 29, April 26 and May 31 at 1 pm Homeschoolers of all ages can hang out for games, arts and crafts, music and more! Riviera Beach Riviera Beach Poetry Salon* Monday, April 17 at 7 pm Share a poem or two – ones you’ve written or your favorites by someone else as we celebrate National Poetry month! *See also: Come Write In, page 8. R Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears Come dressed as your favorite character for crafts, trivia and Nintendo Switch games including Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Zelda-themed costume contest at 7 pm . of the Kingdom Launch Party Thursday, May 11 at 6:30 pm
Come spread kindness with Kindness Grows Here (KGH) and Action For Kindness! Be inspired by the young winners of KGH’s Kid Kindness Grants program and create your own BE KIND sign to inspire those in your neighborhood to spread kindness, too.
R Busch Annapolis Monday, March 13 at 10:30 am Deale Maryland Day Friday, March 10 at 10 am Disney Friday, April 7 at 10 am Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Friday, May 5 at 10 am
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Fridays, March 24, April 28 and May 19 at 10:30 am
Nature Storytimes With Edgewater Library staff
in a family-friendly session. Inventor’s Month Storytime Saturday, May 13 at 11 am
Sign supplies and pizza will be provided. Brooklyn Park | Saturday, April 29 at 11 am R Deale | Friday, April 28 from 5 to 7 pm
St. Patrick’s Day CELEBRATIONS For all ages unless noted Broadneck St. Paddy’s Day Storytime Tuesday, March 14 at 10:30 and 11:30 am We’ll have songs, stories and games to celebrate the greenest of holidays! Deale O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance Saturday, March 11 at 11 am Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with our annual O’Grady Quinlan Irish Dance Academy performance. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Celebrate Irish Dance with Davy Dance Academy Saturday, March 18 at 2 pm Enjoy watching and learning about traditional and contemporary Irish dances. Eastport-Annapolis Neck St. Patrick’s Day Party Saturday, March 11 at 2 pm Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with fun crafts and activities. Riviera Beach Irish Storytime Thursday, March 16 at 10:30 am Wear your green and come hear stories and songs about Ireland! For preschoolers Join us in the fresh air! We’ll read books, sing songs and take a short hike on the trails with a park ranger. South River Farms Park 3553 Lock Haven Drive, Edgewater Monday, March 20 at 10:30 am Mayo Beach Park 4150 Honeysuckle Drive, Edgewater Monday, May 15 at 10:30 am
Let’s invent together at an innovative storytime! Craft something ingenious.
Maryland City at Russett Maryland Day Storytime Saturday, April 1 at 10:30 am
Broadneck R Hot Pepper Shakespeare Saturday, April 22 at 2 pm
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall ⚛ Mighty Math! Friday, March 3 at 10:30 am A fun and interactive introduction to early math concepts. What Maryland Ate, From Plate to Plate Saturday, April 1 at 2 pm Celebrate Maryland Day with a trip through history exploring what people ate, from the Indigenous communities of the Chesapeake Bay to present day Marylanders. Pete the Cat Party Friday, April 7 at 10:30 am Throw on your favorite colored shoes and join us for a groovy time! Discoveries 5th Birthday! Monday, May 1 all day Drop in to celebrate the branch’s fifth birthday! R Neurodiverse Library Hour Saturday, May 20 at 9 am Lights will be dimmed, activities provided and fidgets available. The hour is yours to enjoy our space and meet with other families. Edgewater Celebrate all things Star Wars with games, trivia and more! Costumes and props are welcome! Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft Friday, May 12 at 10:30 am Join us for a special storytime and craft. Star Wars Day Celebration Thursday, May 4 at 5:30 pm
Enjoy stories and songs from authors, illustrators and singers from Maryland. Odenton Fairy Tales Family Storytimes Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30 pm Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fairy tale activities while building early literacy skills. Dragons! Storytime Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30 pm Have a roaring good time with us as we read stories, sing songs and do fun activities related to dragons! Riviera Beach Unicorn Storytime at the Riviera Beach Community Park Saturday, April 29 at 10:30 am Join guest Sparkles the Unicorn for a magical and fun storytime all about unicorns! Weather permitting. Severna Park Fresh Air Storytimes Saturdays, March 11, April 8 and May 6 at 10 and 11 am Shake your sillies out in the fresh air of springtime. Weather permitting.
Let’s celebrate the Bard’s birth (April 23) with a hot pepper competition! Eat a spicy pepper and see how far into a Shakespeare monologue you can get!
Broadneck Young Child at Play
Crofton How Does Your Garden Grow? Saturday, May 20 at 10 am Enjoy stories and songs about plants and gardening. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Let’s Dance! | ¡Bailemos! Friday, April 21 at 10:30 am Viernos, el 21 de abril a las 10:30 am It ‘s time for a dance party! Enjoy the rhythm of Latin music and learn some new moves with your baby, toddler or preschooler/kindergartener. ¡Es hora de una fiesta de baile de música latina! Disfrute del ritmo de la música latina y aprenda nuevos pasos con su bebé, niño pequeño o niño preescolar/ kínder. Baby Prom Friday, May 26 at 10:30 am Break out your dancing shoes and get your little one dressed in their itty-bitty best for our second annual Baby Prom!
Busch Annapolis Celebrate Maryland! Saturday, April 1 at 10:30 am
Fridays, March 3 and May 5 at 10:30 Young children up to 5 years old (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally- appropriate toys during an hour of unstructured social time. Brooklyn Park 1,000 Books Ball! Kindergarten journey or celebrate your milestones with stories, songs and a dance party! We’ll pose for pictures on the red carpet and dance in our finest party clothes! Saturday, May 13 at 10:30 am Begin your 1,000 Books Before Busch Annapolis Sakura Storytime Monday, March 20 at 10:30 am Celebrate cherry blossoms with stories, activities and fun crafts! Royal Ball Tuesday, April 4 at 10:30 am All are invited to a royal ball! There will be stories, dancing, crafts and more. Costumes/fancy dress are encouraged! Recycle and Reuse! Earth Day Crafting Saturday, April 22 at 10:30 am Let’s help our earth by using recycled items to craft!
Youth crafts and activities galore that will take you on a journey from colonial childhood to present day and the future! Crofton Dance Showcase Saturday, April 8 at 2 pm Watch local dance companies and schools perform a variety of dance styles and traditions. The Little Red Hen Family Storytime Saturday, April 15 at 10 am Enjoy silly songs and dances!
Black-tie onesies optional. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Cookie with a Cop Tuesday, March 7 at 10:30 am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Homeschool Series
Milk in Motion: Dynamic Dairy Experiment Tuesday, March 7 at 11:30 am Participate in activities focused on how milk can make so many items and learn the science involved. Presenter: Anne Arundel County 4-H Poetry Play Tuesday, April 4 at 11:30 am Use blackout poetry, found poetry or concrete poetry to create your own poem.
What is a Watershed? Tuesday, May 2 at 11:30 am
Mini Librarian Attend a mini master’s class in library science! Children will learn about and practice all the different parts of being a librarian and earn their “degree.” Busch Annapolis Monday, April 3 at 10:30 am Edgewater Wednesday, April 5 at 10:30 am
The City of Annapolis Police Department will present a special storytime. Enjoy a snack and conversation with a local police officer.
Learn from the Watershed Stewards Academy about the watershed we live in and participate in a hands-on activity. Find out what actions can be taken for a cleaner Chesapeake Bay.
R Preschool Drive-In Movie Monday, May 15 at 10:30 am
R My Gym: Fitness & Fun Monday, April 17 at 10:30 am
Join us for snacks and a short drive-in movie but first, you have to make your own car! Supplies limited.
An instructor from My Gym teaches how various types of exercise help children learn. Wear athletic shoes and clothing.
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