AACPL Happenings Newsletter Summer 2025

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Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Thursdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 am Please note: No programs August 25 – 30 KIDS Juneteenth Jubilee: What Is Juneteenth? Tuesday, June 17 at 4 pm Join us for a book reading, followed by fun activities for the whole family to honor the end of slavery in the United States. ⚛ Make Your Own Fidget Toy Tuesday, August 12 at 4 pm Participants will learn to make their own fidget toy with all supplies provided.

PRESCHOOL Storytime in the Park Wednesday, June 25 at 9:30 am

TEENS Random Fandom Share your love for fandoms, join discussions and enjoy fun activities!

Join us at Generals Highway Corridor Park in Crownsville for a family-friendly outdoor storytime! Meet us at the grassy area and pavilion near the playground. Sensory Scholars Friday, August 29 at 10:30 am Explore numbers and letters in a fun and engaging multi-sensory way! Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Saturdays at 10:30 am Friday, July 11 at 10:30 am : Ballet Storytime and Preview Friday, July 18 at 10:30 am : Nocturnal Animals Storytime ⚛ Friday, August 22 at 10:30 am : Robot Storytime Please note: No programs August 25 – 30

Saturday, June 21 at 2 pm : Pokemon Saturday, July 12 at 2 pm : Taylor Swift Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm : Marvel

ALL Movie Night Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (G, 2005) Wednesday, June 25 at 6 pm Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG, 2023)

Cruel Summer Silent Disco Tuesday, July 15 at 6 pm Swifties can enjoy dancing, singing and jamming out to their favorite Taylor Swift tunes all inside their own set of headphones at our silent disco!

ALL The Beauty of African Rhythm: An Introduction to Traditional West African Instruments Saturday, June 14 at 2 pm Families will see how popular West African instruments are played and learn how they are constructed and used within traditional society. ADULTS Plant Pageant Saturday, July 19 at 2 pm Show off your house plants and meet fellow enthusiasts! Share tips, swap clippings and browse plant books. All Abilities Karaoke Thursday, July 24 at 1 pm Sing along to Disney, High School Musical, Taylor Swift and more! Join us to socialize, have fun and make new friends.

Wednesday, July 23 at 6 pm The Wild Robot (PG, 2024) Wednesday, August 20 at 6 pm

KIDS Jurassic World Dino Party Tuesday, July 1 at 2 pm

TEENS Teen Advisory Board Mondays, June 9 and August 11 at 6 pm

ADULTS Cardio Drumming for Fun and Fitness Friday, June 6 and Saturdays, July 26 and August 23 at 11:45 am Stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls.

Show your love of dinosaurs as we celebrate the release of the upcoming movie. Make dino crafts, play games and watch a dino movie! Creative Writing for Kids Thursday, July 31 at 6 pm Boost your storytelling and handwriting skills through fun, interactive games like Story Dice, Mad Libs, Telestrations and more! Boomwhacker Band Monday, August 4 at 6 pm Discover music and rhythm through playing fun games and learning a few songs using our Boomwhackers!

Earn service learning hours and share ideas to enhance teen programming at our Teen Advisory Board meeting!

Get connected to county and state resources for financial assistance, housing, immigration help, substance use support and more—with help from a licensed social worker. Social Worker Services Available at Your Library

Michael E. Busch Annapolis Wednesdays from 10 am to 4 pm Contact Carolyn Caldwell, MSW Casework Specialist at 443-370-0260 for an appointment or more information. Brooklyn Park Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 5 pm Contact Takiya Green, MSW Casework Specialist at 443-462-9711 for an appointment or more information. Deale (Service Returning) Thursdays from 10 am to 4 pm Contact Carolyn Caldwell, MSW Casework Specialist at 443-370-0260 for an appointment or more information.

Edgewater Tuesdays from 10 am to 4 pm Contact Carolyn Caldwell, MSW Casework Specialist at 443-370-0260 for an appointment or more information. Riviera Beach Thursdays from 10 am to 5 pm Contact Takiya Green, MSW Casework Specialist at 443-462-9711 for an appointment or more information .

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R Mocktails & Art Night Love painting, drawing or sketching? Join us to create art. Studio Ghibli: Tuesday, June 17 at 6 pm Witches & Wizards: Tuesday, July 15 at 6 pm Glow In the Dark : Tuesday, August 19 at 6 pm R SoCo D&D Club Mondays, June 30, July 28 and August 25 at 5 pm Join the adventure in Dungeons and Dragons! Bring a level 5 character sheet, dice and your imagination.

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Glow in the Dark Paint Night Tuesday, July 29 at 6 pm Get creative with glow-in-the-dark paints! Teacher Self-Care Saturday, August 23 at 2 pm Teachers can recharge and get ready for the new school year with mindful activities and by creating self-care goodies!

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