AACPL Happenings Newsletter Summer 2025

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Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Thursdays at 10:30 am Saturdays, June 14 and August 9 at 10:30 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Monday, June 9 at 5:30 pm : Bedtime Stories for Sea Creatures Monday, August 11 at 5:30 pm : Bedtime Stories for Little Artists Please note: No programs August 25 – 30 Mondays, June 16, July 14 and August 18 at 10:30 am Join a My Gym instructor for balance, tumbling, games and more! Wear athletic gear. PRESCHOOL Parachute Play Monday, June 2 at 10:30 am Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy games, songs and rhymes under, over and around the parachute! R My Gym: Parent & Me Did you know some library branches have EV charging stations? Plug in your electric vehicle while you browse, read or attend a program. Check out these seven library locations the next time you need to recharge your electric vehicle! Fees apply. Plug Into the Library Annapolis Brooklyn Park Crofton Deale Eastport-Annapolis Neck Edgewater Odenton

ALL ⚛ STEAM Robotics Tuesday, July 15 at 6 pm

IMMIGRATION

Join the Mech Hawks Robotics Team for a FIRST Tech Challenge demo showcasing the incredible machines they've built and programmed! Younger kids (3+) can explore coding with Cubetto playsets.

RESOURCES

ShowStoppers of South County Friday, June 27 at 11 am

TEENS Teen Hangout Monday, June 2 at 4 pm Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more. R After Hours Teen Lock-In Party Friday, August 15 from 6 to 7:30 pm Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, pizza and more! Permission slip required.

Enjoy an electric performance by the ShowStoppers of South County! Watch this talented group of 40+ senior volunteers sing, dance and perform comedy. All ages welcome!

Kindness Rocks! Monday, August 4 at 2 pm

ADULTS Coexisting With Pesky Garden Pests Wednesday, June 11 at 5:30 pm

TEENS Remix, Reuse, Recycle Art Night Wednesday, July 16 at 6 pm

Resources

Decorate rocks that you can place in the library’s Kindness Rocks Garden, or take it home to share with someone special. ADULTS Cardio Drumming For Fun and Fitness Thursdays, June 5, July 3 and 17 and August 7 and 21 at 11:30 am Stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. Career Help Tuesday, June 10 at 6 pm Explore online library resources for job seekers! Learn about career matching, résumé building, skill development and more. Estate Planning Essentials Monday, June 16 at 6 pm Attorney Nicole T. Livingston of McKenna & Russo Attorneys At Law will discuss the differences between wills and trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives and more. R Cookbook Club Pick a recipe based on the monthly theme, cook at home and share! Wednesday, June 25 at 6 pm : Pickles and Preserves Wednesday, July 23 at 6 pm : Farmer’s Market Coloring with Watercolors Thursday, July 17 at 6 pm Paint a printed image or your own design in a relaxed atmosphere. No experience needed. Supplies provided!

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Manage garden pests naturally with advice from Master Gardener Ann Sawyer! Explore organic methods, companion planting and natural predators for a healthy, chemical-free garden. Foraging 101 Anne Arundel County Park Ranger Victor Jones will introduce basic foraging how-tos, including how to spot edible plants, how to avoid dangerous look- alikes, how to prepare foraged food and more! Line Dancing for Beginners Tuesdays, June 17 and July 15 at 5:30 pm Learn beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low-impact physical activity! Presenter: Marie Brault Introduction to Meditation Thursday, June 12 at 6 pm For teens and adults Saturdays, June 28, July 26 and August 23 at 10:30 am Explore breathwork, yoga and sound experiences to promote relaxation, healing and well-being. Presenter: Rita Lynn, Sunday Meditation Naloxone-Narcan Opioid Overdose Response Training Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30 pm Learn to use Narcan to stop an opioid overdose and save a life. Participants will receive a Narcan kit after training. Presenter: South County Bridges to a Drug Free Community

Get inspired by famous artwork, then use the library's supplies and recycled materials to make something new!

PRESCHOOL R My Gym: Fitness & Fun Fridays, June 6 and August 22 at 10 am

Advice

Join a My Gym instructor for balance, tumbling, games and more! Wear athletic gear. Signed release form required.

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Marvel Movie Trivia Monday, July 21 at 6 pm

School Skills for Preschoolers Monday, August 25 at 10:30 am

Test your MCU knowledge with trivia! Join as a team or be placed with others. Focuses on Marvel movies and select TV shows, not comic books. KIDS Art Explorers Saturdays, June 21, July 19 and August 16 at 10:30 am Each month, we will investigate new art concepts, materials and techniques to make a unique work of art. R Portrait Pals Thursday, June 26 at 4 pm Paint a portrait of a new pal! Kids will pair with volunteer models from the South County Senior Center. Portraits will be displayed at the library and the artists will keep a copy!

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Wednesdays at 10 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 am Please note: No programs August 25 – 30 Enjoy learning disguised as play! Engage in activities that support early literacy and school readiness skills.

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