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ADULTS Spring Garden Primer Saturday, March 15 at 11 am Get advice from a gardening expert to prepare your garden for a bountiful summer. Sit and Stitch Saturdays, March 15, April 12 and May 10 at 2 pm Sew, knit, needlepoint or crochet while meeting friends to learn from each other. Language Exchange Intercambio de Idiomas Wednesdays, March 19, April 16 and May 21 at 6 pm Miércoles, 19 de marzo, 16 de abril y 21 de mayo a las 6 pm Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting. Únase a un grupo de hablantes de inglés y español para practicar hablar cualquiera de los dos idiomas en un ambiente divertido e informal. Conquering Debt Thursday, March 27 at 6 pm Learn what debt collection agencies can and can’t do, steps to take to reduce/eliminate debt and how to negotiate with a creditor. Bebidas y Pinturas (Drinks and Paints: Spanish Language Program) Miércoles, 23 de abril a las 11 am Wednesday, April 23 at 11 am Venga a la biblioteca para pasar tiempo pintando en comunidad! Este programa cera presentado completamente en español. Spend time painting as a community! This program is presented completely in Spanish.
TEENS The Poetry of Taylor Swift Saturday, April 12 at 2 pm
KIDS ⚛ Earth Day Celebration Monday, April 21 at 2 pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month with award- winning Young Adult Author Saundra Mitchell. Explore Taylor Swift’s lyrics as poetry. Friendship bracelets and Taylor-inspired outfits welcome! R After Hours Sensory-Friendly Teen Lock-In Friday, April 18 at 6 pm Join our sensory-friendly lock-in with crafts, games, snacks and more! Open to neurodiverse or disabled teens and friends. Journaling for Mental Health Saturday, May 10 at 2 pm
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 11 am Family Storytime Saturdays, March 22, April 5 and May 3 and 17 at 10:30 am : Storytime Surprise Wear pajamas and bring a stuffy for a library sleepover. After storytime, tuck them in and discover their overnight mischief the next day! Preschool Fitness! Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 am Join us for songs, dance, games and more! We will explore this day through fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts and tons of other activities. Weather permitting, this event will be outside. PRESCHOOL Stuffed Friend Sleepover Storytime Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm
KIDS Party with Nintendo Switch!
ALL Trans Pride Party Monday, March 31 at 5:30 pm
Tuesdays, March 11, April 8 and May 13 at 4 pm Play games and have fun with fellow fans! ⚛ STEAM & Snacks Thursdays, March 13, April 10 and May 8 at 4 pm Enjoy STEAM crafts and snacks! ⚛ Library Spring Break! Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18 at 2 pm Join us for daily activities: game day, art, optical illusions, escape room and electric Earth Day. Mindfulness in Nature Tuesday, May 20 at 2:30 pm Explore the library’s garden using all your senses. Presenter: Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Mondays at 11:30 am Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm : Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Long-Term Chromebook Lending Program Now Available at Brooklyn Park Library Anne Arundel County Public Library has launched a long-term Chromebook lending program at the Brooklyn Park Library to help bridge the digital divide. The $50,000 initiative is made possible through the generous support of Wellpoint Maryland, T-Mobile for Government and the Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation. In response to the growing need for technology access, this program has added 56 Chromebooks to the library's catalog, offering library customers the opportunity to borrow a Chromebook with free Wi-Fi for up to 12 weeks. These devices are available for pick-up and return exclusively at the Brooklyn Park Library. “Access to a computer and reliable internet is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity in today’s world,” said AACPL CEO Skip Auld. “This program will empower our customers to pursue education, career opportunities and other essential online services that might otherwise be out of reach.” The Brooklyn Park Library was chosen as the hub for this initiative due to its high volume of device checkouts. Grace Planalp, a Brooklyn Park resident (pictured), was the first to check out a Chromebook as part of the program.
Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility! Connect, enjoy music, make pronoun pins and meet others in a safe space for all. ADULTS Parenting with Purpose: Effective Strategies for Behavior Management Tuesday, April 29 at 6 pm Discover effective tools and strategies for managing your child’s challenging behaviors while promoting their growth and development. Presenter: Cristina Smith, AACC TEACH Institute, Education and Parenting Center Older Americans Month Bingo Friday, May 2 at 11 am In observance of Older Americans Month, play bingo for fun and win prizes!
Explore the possibilities by decorating your own journal and getting tips on different journaling techniques.
Exciting Plans for a New Glen Burnie Library: Share Your Ideas! P lans are underway for a new Glen Burnie Library, designed to be a 40,000-square-foot modern community space that includes a dedicated cultural resource center. The new library will be constructed on the current site at 1010 Eastway, off Ritchie Highway, and promises to better serve the diverse needs of the local community.
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The new state-of-the-art library will be twice the size of the existing library, offering a brand-new collection of books, public computers, group meeting rooms, individual study rooms and more! The project is currently in the schematic design phase, which is the initial step in transforming the concept into physical plans. The design and construction process is expected to take about three years. To ensure continuous library services during construction, Anne Arundel County has committed to funding a temporary library space. The location and opening date for the temporary library will be announced as the project moves forward. We want to hear from you! Share your ideas on how the new Glen Burnie Library can better serve the community. Have suggestions for the features,
The Wizard of Oz (G, 1939) Friday, May 9 at 2 pm
Mary Poppins (G,1964) Friday, May 23 at 2 pm
programs and spaces you would like to see in the new library? Stop by the library, email NewGlenBurnie@aacpl.net or scan the code to share your thoughts. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting project progresses!
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