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ALL ⚛ Homeschool Lunch & Recess Friday, March 7 and Mondays, April 14 and May 12 at noon Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends.
KIDS Book Buddies
TEENS R Escape Room — School’s Out! Thursday, May 22 at 4:30 pm Solve puzzles and interactive clues in order to find the key and escape!
PRESCHOOL ⚛ Pre-K Process Art Saturday, March 15 at 10:30 am
ADULTS R Beginner Line Dancing Fun Wednesday, March 19 at 6 pm
Science Comics Thursday, March 13 at 4:15 pm
Explore open-ended activities and different art techniques with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, please dress accordingly! Magic Show Storytime Saturday, April 5 at 10:30 am Join us for a story and magic show for preschoolers, where Dan the Magic Man will celebrate reading.
Learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low-impact physical activity! What’s the Buzz on Wild Bees? Thursday, March 20 at 6 pm
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10 and 11 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10 and 11 am Tuesdays, March 18, April 15 and May 20 at 6 pm : Bibliobop Dance Party TEENS Survival Skills Academy: Hunger Games Edition Saturday, March 29 at 2 pm Test your Hunger Games skills at our various stations with berry identification, knot-tying, trivia and more!
Maryland has over 400 species of native bees. Learn how to support them
Big Tree by Brian Selznick Thursday, April 24 at 4:15 pm
in your home landscape with easy things you can do to help. Presenter: United States Geological Survey’s Eastern Ecological Science Center R Maryland Day Art: Painting Crab Shells Saturday, March 22 at 2 pm Try your hand at painting with acrylics on crab shells. Some examples will be provided to spur your imagination. All supplies provided. For adults and teens R Online Events Virtual Visit: Seed Starting with a Professional Horticulturist Tuesday, March 4 at 6 pm Learn seed germination tips from a certified horticulturalist and master gardener. Get advice on veggies, insect-repelling flowers and gardening solutions. The Great Movies Discussion Fridays, March 7, April 4 and May 2 at 7 pm Each month, we will discuss a specific movie from our Kanopy collection. Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on Zoom. English Conversation Club Thursdays, March 27, April 24 and May 15 at 6:30 pm Jueves 27 de marzo, 24 de abril y 15 de mayo a las 6:30 pm Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome. Únase a nosotros para practicar Inglés.
PRESCHOOL R My Gym: Fitness & Fun Friday, March 21 at 10:30 am
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom
KIDS ⚛ Science Saturdays Saturdays as listed below at 10:30 am March 8: Foil Boats April 12: Fun With Magnets May 10: Stomp Rockets
Join a My Gym instructor for balance, tumbling, games and more! Wear athletic gear. Signed
Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 11:30 am
release form required. Earth Day Storytime Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 am
Enjoy an environmentally-minded storytime as we explore a variety of activities teaching the importance of treating the Earth with kindness.
¡Lotería in the Library!
Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 pm Jueves 1 de mayo a las 6:30 pm
Introduction to Proposal Writing Wednesday, April 23 at 2 pm Learn how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. Virtual Visit: Capturing the World: Travel Photography Tuesday, May 13 at 6 pm Join photographer Rich Isaacman as he shares tips on capturing memorable travel photos, using
Crofton Library Reopens After Exciting Renovation After a five-week closure to take care of much-needed updates, the Crofton Library officially reopened December 30, offering a refreshed and vibrant space for the community.
Let’s play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game that is similar to bingo! Learn how to play while enjoying light snacks. This event will be in English and Spanish. ¡Vamos a jugar lotería!, un juego tradicional Mexicano que es parecido a bingo. Aprenda como jugar mientras disfrutando meriendas. Este evento seráen inglés y español. ADULTS R Five Steps to a Native Garden Saturday, March 1 at 10:30 am Join Master Gardener Ann Sawyer from the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension for a step-by-step explanation of how to incorporate native plants into your garden. Crofton Houseplant Club Mondays, March 31, April 28 and May 19 at 6 pm Join us for a plant-filled evening of fun, discussion
The renovation, which included new paint, carpeting and shelving, has transformed the library into a bright, welcoming environment for all. “We are really enjoying all the positive customer responses,” said Crofton Library Manager Rachel Troianos Halbig. “We worked very hard to make the library look and function in a more updated and practical way that reflects how our customers are actually using the space.” The Crofton Library staff collectively picked out the new carpet and paint colors and agreed that the new lower shelving would create a more open, inviting space for customers.
images from his 56-country journey. Introduction to Project Budgets Wednesday, May 21 at 2 pm
Learn how to draft a project budget for your grant proposal, covering costs, budget narrative and required documents
“It is so bright and airy, spacious and beautiful,” commented one library visitor while another exclaimed, “Grand! It’s grand! Whoever gave us this great gift, THANK YOU!” We are excited to welcome back our customers to enjoy the improved library environment and we look forward to continuing to serve the needs of our community.
Virtual Visit: The Mindful Art of Zentangle Tuesday, April 22 at 6 pm Join our virtual Zentangle session led by a certified instructor! No art experience needed. Bring a black pen, pencil and paper.
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and show-and-tell! Bring your favorite or struggling plant for advice and solutions.
10 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events . ⚛ STEAM Program. See page 2 for details.
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Bilingual Program
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