Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Spring 2023

FYI... LIBRARY CLOSINGS Easter Sunday : April 9 Mother’s Day : Sunday, May 14 Memorial Day : Sunday and Monday, May 28 and 29 LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS Thursday, May 18 at 4 pm at Busch Annapolis Library Library Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public. Anne Arundel County Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided for library- sponsored programs upon request to the branch manager at least one week in advance of the program date. Library Happenings is published four times a year by the Marketing and Communications Office, Library Headquarters, 5 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21401-7084. 410.222.7371 Christopher B. Nelson, chairman, Library Board of Trustees Skip Auld, chief executive officer

TEEN MOVIES

FOR TWEENS AND TEENS

Broadneck Wreck this Journal! Wednesday, March 8 at 3:30 pm

Edgewater Teen Advisory Board Wednesdays, March 29, April 26 and May 31 at 7 pm Share your thoughts and ideas to help us make library programs and services the best they can be! Service learning hours available. R Teens Create: Wildflower Seed Bombs Thursday, March 30 at 6 pm Use recycled paper, soil and seeds to create wildflower seed bombs that you can use to beautify your environment. R After Hours Lock-In: Library After Dark Friday, April 21 at 6 pm Turn off the lights and take over the library! We’ll play games involving flashlights, glowsticks and more! R Flower Printing Fabrics Thursday, May 18 at 6 pm Hammer plants and flowers onto fabric or paper to create beautiful designs. Bring your own fabric or clothing or use library materials (flowers and plants provided). Mountain Road The Wednesday Wind Down Wednesdays, March 15 and April 19 at 4 pm Spend a relaxing afternoon making art, playing games and more.

Odenton R Paint Night Thursday, March 23 at 6:30 pm Join us for a watercolor paint night! ⚛ Creation Station Pride Palooza Monday, March 27 at 4 pm Design your own pride flag, stickers, Monday, April 3 at 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 19 at 1 pm Learn how to crochet and practice by making a small project. R Sewing by Hand 101 Thursday, April 6 at 2 pm Learn the basics of sewing by hand and complete a small project! Everyone’s a Poet Thursday, April 27 at 4:30 pm Learn different ways to write poetry in this hands-on celebration of National Poetry Month. Board Games and Snacks Monday, May 1 at 4 pm buttons and more! Learn to Crochet Stop by after school and learn how to play board games in teen area! Snacks provided. Blackout Poetry Tuesday, May 30 at 6 pm Create your own unique poems by removing words from pages of discarded books in celebration of National Poetry Month.

You will receive your own journal and supplies to paint, poke, create, destroy and wreck. Teen Kindergarten Wednesday, April 19 at 3:30 pm Join us for a stress-free afternoon of games, storytimes and crafts. Audition Workshop Saturday, May 6 at 10:30 am Got an audition coming up? Come by the library to hone your audition skills! For kids and teens R Teen Mental Health Night Friday, May 19 at 6 pm Join us for an evening to learn strategies to support your mental health through fun, stress-relieving activities. Brooklyn Park Teen Action Group Saturday, March 4, April 1 and May 13 at 2 pm Take part in planning and executing your own community service hours. One Night Ultimate Werewolf! Tuesday, March 21 at 6 pm Enjoy the mystery and chaos as we play One Night Ultimate Werewolf! Busch Annapolis Teen Mental Health Retreat Saturday, April 15 at 2 pm Learn yoga basics, make your own soothing bath bombs, relax and leave with tips and treats to help you stave off stress. Presenter: Ashley Raico-Bisesi - Raico B. Wellness Teen RPG Club Saturday, April 22 at 2 pm Explore a variety of tabletop, role- playing games! Snacks provided.

Crofton Improv! Wednesday, March 8 at 5 pm Ever wanted to improv a comedy scene like SNL? Join us and learn improv techniques and styles. DIY Stress Relief Wednesday, May 10 at 5 pm Soothe the end of the school year anxiety by making stress relieving crafts like calming lotions, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, meditation coloring and more! Discoveries: The Library at the Mall R SECOND SATURDAY SERVICE PROJECT • Help Animals in Scales & Tales Saturday, March 11 at 2 pm Note: equipment with sharp edges will be used. • Make a Trash Cleanup Monster Saturday, April 8 at 2 pm • Make Bug Hotels for Chrysalis House Saturday, May 13 at 2 pm R Teen Book Boxes at Discoveries Saturday, April 1 through Saturday, April 8 Sign up to get a personalized book box with treats and goodies, plus a surprise library book selected just for you. Eastport-Annapolis Neck R Teen Art Night Thursdays, April 13 and May 25 at 6:30 pm Hang out and socialize while completing an art project. Supplies provided.

Deale Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG-13, 2016) Thursday, May 4 at 6 pm

Linthicum Hidden Figures (PG, 2016) Monday, March 27 at 4:15 pm Mulan (PG-13, 2020) Monday, May 15 at 4:15 pm

Severn Rainbow Reading: LGBTQ+ Teen Club Wednesday, March 8 at 6 pm

We invite teens, allies and their families to our seasonal LGBTQ+ club. The goal is to give LGBTQ+ identifying teens a safe space to create connections and to empower others to be understanding, supportive allies. This month’s selection is:

The Way He Looks (NR, 2014) Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho For ages 14 and older due to mature content

Riviera Beach Teen Writers’ Club Tuesdays, March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25, May 9 and 23 at 6 pm Explore the craft of writing with a volunteer from the Maryland Writers’ Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees. R ⚛ Make a Bug Hotel* *Meet at Fort Smallwood Park (Cedar Pavilion) Wednesday, March 29 at 2 pm Park Ranger Felipa Fontes will guide the construction of a bug habitat using upcycled water bottles, pine cones, twigs and more! Registration will allow for free R ⚛ Earth to Mars & Beyond How satellites transmit information securely back to Earth Saturday, April 1 at 11:30 am NASA Solar System Ambassador and Goddard Space Flight Center employee Sky Hoffert will share a presentation about communications from spacecrafts like Mars Odyssey, Voyager and the James Webb Space Telescope. entrance into the park. For middle schoolers

Online Events R ⚛ Women in STEM: The James Webb Space Telescope Wednesday, March 8 at 6:30 pm Learn how astronomers and data image processors from Baltimore’s Space Telescope Science Institute work together to bring us the wonders of the James Webb Space Telescope. After the event, stop by Riviera Beach Library for a NASA lithograph image and related craft. R Take College Courses while in High School Thursdays, March 9 and 30 at 5 pm Meet with an admissions officer from Anne Arundel Community College to learn about taking college courses while in high school through the Early College Access Program. R Teen Writing Club Thursdays, March 9, April 13 and May 11 at 7 pm Explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they’ve already written to share or just listen.

TEEN BOOK CLUBS Crofton R Reading Rebels The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Wednesday, March 29 at 4:30 pm

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Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram Wednesday, April 26 at 4:30 pm

ANIME & MANGA CLUBS Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games and more. Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome! R Deale | Mondays, March 6, April 3 and May 1 at 6 pm Glen Burnie | Tuesdays, March 21, April 18 and May 16 at 6 pm Mountain Road | Thursday, April 27 at 5:30 pm Odenton | Tuesdays, March 14, April 11 and May 9 at 4:30 pm R Online Events | Tuesdays, March 7, April 4 and May 2 at 6 pm

Note: Event information is subject to change, especially during times of inclement weather. Check aacpl.net or call your local branch for updates.

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