Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Spring 2025

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Women’s History Month

HORA DEL CUENTO BILINGÜE | BILINGUAL STORYTIME Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and Spanish or Urdu. Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, canciones, rimas y actividades mientras desarrollan habilidades de lectura en inglés y en español o urdu. Brooklyn Park Tuesdays, March 4, April 1 and May 6 at 11:30 am Martes 4 de marzo, 1 de abril y 6 de mayo a las 11:30 am Busch Annapolis Saturday, March 8 at 10:30 am Sábado 8 de marzo a las 10:30 am Crofton Saturday, March 8 at 10:30 am Sábado 8 de marzo a las 10:30 am

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Broadneck Crafternoon: Women’s History Month! Thursday, March 27 at 2 pm For kids Try a sample craft inspired by notable women in history or create your own design! Materials provided. Brooklyn Park Women’s History Games Monday, March 3 at 6:30 pm For teens Busch Annapolis Sharing the Burden: The History of Women in Cryptology For teens and adults Tuesday, March 4 at 6 pm Discover the history of women in cryptology. Presenter: Director of Education for the National Cryptologic Museum, Jennifer Robertson Women’s History Month Bingo Saturday, March 8 at 2 pm For kids Learn about famous women in history while playing bingo! ⚛ Grace Hopper-Inspired Coding Activities Tuesday, March 18 at 4 pm For kids Honor the queen of computer coding, Admiral Grace Hopper, with coding activities that do not require a computer! Crofton DanceInTime Performance Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30 pm For all ages In “Women Take the Lead,” a dance performance by Barbara Bernstein, dancers will discuss the history of women’s equality in dance and model salsa dancing techniques.

Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Spanish Bilingual Storytime La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe en Español For preschoolers See description on opposite page. ⚛ Women in STEM Saturday, March 15 at 2 pm For kids Celebrate groundbreaking contributions of female scientists through hands-on activities and inspiring stories in biology, astronomy, chemistry and engineering. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Women Transforming Annapolis Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm For adults Join a discussion with women in

RIVIERA BEACH Afterschool Special: Suffrage Song Wednesday, March 19 at 3:30 pm Learn about the history of women’s rights in the United States and make protest buttons from different eras! Snacks provided. For teens

Broadneck Fridays, March 7, April 4 and May 2 at 10:30 am Brooklyn Park Fridays at 11:30 am Saturday, April 5 at 11:30 am Sábado 5 de abril a las 11:30 am Busch Annapolis Saturday, April 12 at 10:30 am Crofton Tuesdays, March 18, April 15 and May 20 at 6 pm Deale Saturdays, March 1 and May 3 at 10:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Friday, April 25 at 10:30 am Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturday, March 1, April 5 and May 3 at 10 am

Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturdays, March 15, April 26 and May 24 at 10:30 am Sábados 15 de marzo, 26 de abril y 24 de mayo a las 10:30 am Glen Burnie Saturdays, March 1, 15 and 29, April 12 and 26 and May 10 and 24 at 10:30 am Sábados 1, 15 y 29 de marzo, 12 y 26 de abril y 10 y 24 de mayo a las 10:30 am Severn — Urdu Storytime (May 3 at 10:30 am presented in Urdu) مارگورپ یناہک ودرا ن ا ربوزا و دںر ایھنت اس ںس ا یے رن اا ہم ہکںںییئمآ ںیئاگےناگ ںونادناخرواںوےہچتبومعادموکت ،ہتفہ 3 حبص یئم 10:30 ےجب

Edgewater Saturdays, March 1 and May 10 and Monday, April 7 at 10:30 am Glen Burnie Thursdays at 10 am Maryland City at Russett Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 am Severn Saturday, March 22, April 12 and May 24 at 10:30 am Severna Park Saturdays, March 1, April 12 and May 10 at 10 am Thursdays, March 6, April 3 and May 1 at 5:30 pm

Linthicum Girl Power Storytime Monday, March 3 at 6:30 pm For kids

Mountain Road R Paint Like... Georgia O’Keefe Saturday, March 22 at 2 pm For grades K-5 Learn about Georgia O’Keefe and create art in her style. Severna Park Grace O’Malley: The Pirate Queen Saturday, March 15 at 11 am For all ages Join award-winning Actress and Smithsonian Scholar, Mary Ann Jung, for an adventurous journey with Grace O’Malley, pirate queen of Ireland.

Who run the world? Girls! Celebrate girl power with stories, music, dance and crafts. All welcome. Maryland City at Russett R Make Art! Thursday, March 13 at 6 pm For teens and adults Learn about notable female artists in history, then create an art piece using one of those artist’s techniques.

Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Celebrate Women’s History Month Celebremos el mes de la historia de la mujer Friday, March 7 at 10:30 am Viernes 7 de marzo a las 10:30 am Friday, April 4 at 10:30 am Viernes 4 de abril a las 10:30 am

leadership roles who are transforming Annapolis. Edgewater R Man! I Feel Like a Woman! Trivia Night Thursday, March 13 at 6 pm For adults

Women’s History Month , continued Author Talk: From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets A Century of Women in the U.S. Navy 1000 Books Before Kindergarten makes a difference! Reading aloud to children from birth helps strengthen language skills and build vocabulary – two important tools for learning to read. Register your child for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, log their reading, grow a reader and build your home library. For more information, visit us in person, scan the code or visit aacpl.net/kindergarten .

Join trivia night for a fun challenge on women’s history! Don’t have a team? Join team members before the game. Snacks provided. South County Senior Center Book Club The Women

MOVIES FOR ADULTS

by Kristin Hannah Monday, March 17 at 1 pm For adults

Explore the integration of women in the U.S. Navy from World War I to modern-day leadership with author Randy Goguen, highlighting societal changes and trailblazing efforts. For all ages DEALE | Saturday, March 29 at 2 pm EDGEWATER | Saturday, March 15 at 1 pm

Brooklyn Park Hidden Figures (2016, PG) Saturday, March 8 at 2 pm

Busch Annapolis Flicks with Sticks* Philomena (PG-13, 2013) Saturday, March 22 at 2 pm

Mountain Road Leonor Will Never Die (NR, 2022) Monday, March 3 at 10:30 am

Glen Burnie Women’s History Month Storytime Wednesday, March 12 at 10:30 am For preschoolers

*Bring your needlework and craft as you watch.

12 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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