SPECIAL EVENTS FOR KIDS 6 to 10
KIDS BOOK CLUBS
GAMES FOR ALL AGES Check out our entire lineup of games including bingo, chess, LEGOs® and D20 programs at aacpl.net/events .
Brooklyn Park, continued Spring Break @ Your Library! Looking for something to do during spring break? Join us for a series of events. Tea Party Monday, April 3 at noon Dance Party Tuesday, April 4 at noon Brain Games Wednesday, April 5 at noon Escape Room Thursday, April 6 at noon Crofton Become a Jedi and master the “Force” within you. Learn mindful practices to bring balance, discover your inner strength and face the “Dark Side.” Costumes encouraged! Deale R Young Authors’ Writing Club Jedi Mindful Academy Saturday, May 6 at 2 pm Wednesdays, March 8, April 12 and May 10 at 3:30 pm Join us for creative writing prompts. We’ll write stories individually and as a group. R Crafternoons Enjoy a fun and easy craft program and create something unique using an assortment of materials. Going Green Wednesday, March 29 at 3 pm Celebrate Spring Wednesday, April 5 at 3 pm Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Time Tours Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Ancient Rome Monday, March 20 at 4 pm Medieval Times Monday, April 24 at 4 pm Ancient China Monday, May 22 at 4 pm Mario Party Thursday, April 6 at 4 pm Celebrate all things Mario with us in anticipation of the new Mario movie coming out! Word Play: Adjectives Wednesday, April 26 at 4 pm Early learners will have fun describing, creating and moving around to help deepen their understanding of the power and playfulness of adjectives. This program is designed for early elementary level students to have fun while reinforcing grammar skills.
Busch Annapolis Spring Bingo Thursday, March 2 at 2:30 pm Enjoy playing with family and friends — win prizes! R Crafternoon Thursdays, March 9, April 13 and May 11 at 4 pm Join us for a fun and easy craft program with a different project each month. R Spring Craft Process art can help give children with learning differences a self-esteem boost! They’ll explore techniques and discover what they enjoy. R Lotus Lanterns Wednesday, May 17 at 4 pm Celebrate the Festival of the Lanterns by creating your own flameless lotus lantern. Learn how observations of birds were instrumental in the invention of “flying machines.” Create a custom paper plane using practical techniques and see it fly! Brooklyn Park ⚛ After School at Brooklyn Park Library Thursdays at 3 pm Come for games, crafts and fun! Chess with a Cop! Tuesday, March 21 at 3 pm Thursday, March 30 at 2:30 pm Make a spring related craft! Process Art Event Wednesday, May 3 at 4 pm R The Physics of Flight Saturday, May 20 at 2 pm Anne Arundel County Police Department officers will be available to play and moderate chess games. All skill levels welcome. Introduction to Acting and Theatre Wednesday, March 29 at 1 pm A professional actor will discuss the difference between theatre and screen acting. Get suggestions and exercises so you can start being an actor today! Presenter: AngelWing Project
Edgewater Ready for Reading Book Club Saturdays, March 18 and April 15 at 10:30 am Kids will listen to a story, play word-decoding games, participate in a read-along and make a craft. For grades K-2
BOARD GAMES Come enjoy board games and have fun with friends at your library! Glen Burnie Wednesday, March 29 at 2 pm For preschoolers and kids 6-10 years Mountain Road Play a game of Scrabble. Thursdays at 10:30 am Odenton Saturdays, March 25 and May 6 at 2 pm TRIVIA NIGHTS Brooklyn Park Test your trivia skills at our trivia night with questions on popular Marvel, Star Wars, Pokémon and Disney movies. Glen Burnie Trivia Night for Teens and Adults Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 pm Bring a smart device or be willing to pair up with a player who has one. Odenton R Star Wars Trivia Tuesday, May 9 at 6 pm R Online Trivia Events Trivia Night with New Castle County Library (DE) Wednesday, March 15 at 7 pm Family Movie Trivia Night Tuesday, March 28 at 6 pm
Brooklyn Park Party with Nintendo Switch! Tuesdays, March 14, April 11 and May 9 at 4 pm Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System! Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Games Galore | Muchos Juegos Wednesdays, March 1, 29 and May 31 at 4 pm Play board games, card games, the Nintendo Switch and more, just for elementary age gamers! Juega juegos de mesa, juegos de cartas, Nintendo Switch y más, ¡solo para jugadores de primaria! R Welcome to Warhammer Saturdays, March 4 and May 27 at 2 pm Have you ever wanted to play Warhammer, but not sure where to start? Learn with us as we explore this strategy wargame together! R ESCAPE ROOMS Can you find your way out? Clues await you inside each interactive game. Deale The Magic Kingdom Escape Room Friday, April 21 from 1 to 4 pm Saturday, April 22 from 10 am to 4 pm Odenton Percy Jackson Escape Room Tuesday, April 4 at 2, 3, 6 and 7 pm Wednesday April 5 at 10:15 and 11:15 am NEW CHESS CLUBS Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels. Deale Thursdays, March 2, April 6 and May 11 from 6 to 8 pm Glen Burnie Tuesdays, March 28, April 25 and May 23 from 6 to 8 pm
Crofton R Book Buddies
Severna Park R Early Reader Book Club Wednesdays, March 8, April 12 and May 10 at 4 pm Children in K-2 practice reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books with a different theme each session. R RAD Readers Book Club for
Garlic books series by Bree Paulsen Thursday, March 16 at 4:15 pm
R Stuffed Animal Portrait Paint Afternoon Let your inner artist shine by creating a portrait of your favorite stuffed animal. We will provide paint and a canvas. Event held outside, weather permitting.
Edgewater Monday, April 3 at 3 pm
Linthicum Saturday, April 29 at 11 am
Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac Thursday, April 20 at 4:15 pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Where in Maryland is Carmen Sandiego? Thursday, March 23 at 3:30 pm
Homeschoolers For grades 3-5
The Peacock Detectives by Carly Nugent Wednesday, March 15 at 1 pm
Your mission is to join us for Maryland trivia and family fun! Retrieve the stolen loot, obtain the warrant and catch the crook – then pursue the master criminal herself, Carmen Sandiego! Beatbox Dads Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 am Mr. Root and Mr. Max, two beatboxers from Baltimore, present a live music and movement program focusing on vocal percussion and language awareness for all ages. May the 4th: Star Wars Day Celebration Thursday, May 4 at 3 pm Celebrate with some fun activities! The popular graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey is releasing the next book and we will celebrate with crafts, games and other fun activities. Officer Buckle and Gloria Thursday, April 6 at 10:30 am Join us as we read the fun and friendly book, Office Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathman. Afterwards, Anne Arundel County Police Officer Ryan Frasure and his K9 Officer Comfort will be on site to talk about Comfort ‘s training and responsibilities. Glen Burnie April Fool’s Day Saturday, April 1 at 2 pm Celebrate April Fool ‘s Day with a fun create-your-own joke and riddle writing activity. For families Edgewater Dog Man Party Wednesday, March 29 at 3 pm
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Early Reader Book Club
Club de Lectura Temprana Thursdays, March 30, April 27 and May 25 at 4 pm Children in grades K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Presented in English. Los niños en los grados K-2 pueden practicar sus habilidades de leer por medio de lectura en grupo, actividades, y juegos basados en libros populares para principiantes. Presentado en inglés.
Matilda by Roald Dahl Wednesday, April 12 at 1 pm
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall Wednesday, May 10 at 1 pm
Anime Virtual Trivia Night Wednesday, April 12 at 7 pm Harry Potter Virtual Trivia Night Wednesday, April 26 at 7 pm Disney Virtual Trivia Night Wednesday, May 24 at 7 pm
R Paws to Read Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Broadneck Saturdays, March 11, April 8 and May 13 at 10:30 am Busch Annapolis Saturdays, March 11, April 8 and May 13 at 10 am Edgewater Saturdays, March 11, April 8 and May 6
at 10 am Odenton Saturdays, March 4, April 1 and May 6 at 10 am
Enjoy a Beatbox Dads performance, Saturday, April 8 at the Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library.
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