Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Spring 2025

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ALL Family Bingo Mondays, March 10, April 14 and May 12 at 6 pm ADULTS Arnold Senior Center Book Club Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline Monday, March 3 at 2 pm

ALL Celebrate Our Great State! Saturday, March 22 at 10:30 am

Celebrate Maryland Day with fun family crafts and activities highlighting the past and present of our great state! Bay Winds Band Concert Saturday, April 5 at 2 pm Enjoy a performance from the Annapolis community concert band, Bay Winds. ADULTS Managing Your Money Wednesdays as listed below at 6 pm Join us each week to learn how to manage your money! March 19: Estate Planning 101 March 26: Bear or Bull Explained April 2: Dollar Cost Averaging and Bond Laddering April 9: Investment Portfolios Presenter: Annapolis Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition Grantseeking Resources Workshop Wednesday, March 26 at 2 pm March 5: Tax Credits March 12: Retirement Learn to search for grants for your nonprofit organization and attract funders by using Foundation Directory, Candid Learning and GuideStar. TEENS R Cook & Tell: Fandom Food! Saturday, April 5 at 2 pm Prepare a fandom-themed dish at home and bring your creation into the library to share with other teens! Bring a miniature or choose an unpainted adventurer from the library to decorate! KIDS Mindfulness Crafts for Kids Tuesday, May 13 at 3:30 pm Enjoy mental health related arts and crafts to help kids explore their emotions and creativity. Make a Mini-Adventurer! Saturday, May 24 at 2 pm

The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl Monday, April 7 at 2 pm

TEENS Homeschool Needlecrafters Tuesday, April 29 at 2 pm

PRESCHOOL St. Patrick’s Day Storytime Saturday, March 15 at 10:30 am Enjoy songs, stories and games to celebrate the

Discussing books by author Katherine Center Monday, May 5 at 2 pm

Bring your project or start fresh! Learn crochet and knitting skills with friends. Individual instruction may be available, based on demand.

greenest of holidays! Yoga Flow Storytime Saturday, March 29 at 10:30 am

R After Hours Lock-In Party Friday, May 16 from 6 to 7:30 pm

Read and pose along with us as we practice the yoga positions featured in movement-centered stories!

Global Gardens Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 pm Join Master Gardener and Watershed Steward Alison Milligan, on a global tour of unique gardens, exploring their origins, plants and wildlife through beautiful photos and insightful stories. Yoga Nidra Tuesdays, March 25 and April 22 at 6 pm Experience Yoga Nidra, a restorative practice that rejuvenates body and mind. Relieve stress, pain and anxiety. Bring a mat, blankets and pillows. Presenter: Joan Livingston

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes and more! Registration and signed permission slip required. KIDS Early Reader Book Club Tuesdays, March 11, April 8 and May 13 at 4 pm Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games. ⚛ STEM Tinker Lab Thursday, April 17 at 2 pm Get creative and inventive with some STEM-based activities.

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Thursdays at 10:15 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:15 am Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:15 am Family Storytime Fridays at 10:15 am Tuesday, March 11 at 6 pm : Explore Your Senses Tuesday, April 29 at 6 pm : Mini Scientist ⚛ Saturday, May 10 at 10:30 am and Monday, May 19 at 6 pm : STEAM Storytime PRESCHOOL Mini Librarian Monday, April 7 at 10:30 am Learn all the different parts of being a librarian and at the end of the program receive a “degree.” Milkshake Duo! Family Morning Concert Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 am The popular Milkshake Duo, Lisa Mathews and Mikel Gehel, will perform an interactive family concert. The pair are regulars on Nick Jr. and PBS KIDS.

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom

Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Mondays at 11:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 and 11:30 am Wednesdays at 5:30 pm

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