Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Spring 2025

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ALL O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Dance Saturdays, March 8 and 15 at 11 am Enjoy Irish dancing from the O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Dance. ADULTS Hallyu Club: Meetup Thursdays, March 13 and 27, April 10 and 24 and May 1 and 22 at 6 pm Explore East Asian shows, music and culture! All fans welcome: K-pop, J-pop, anime, K-dramas and more. Bring a dish to share (optional). Tea and snacks provided. Read the Cards: Mental Health and Tarot Saturday, May 17 at 3 pm Explore tarot for meditation, stress relief and self- discovery. Learn to interpret cards, unlock insights and unwind with this 15th-century tool of reflection. TEENS Anime & Manga Club Mondays, March 3 and 17, April 7 and 21 and May 5 and 19 at 6 pm Hangout with us to share your favorites, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork and cosplay. KIDS R Young Adventurer’s Guild Saturdays, March 8, April 5 and May 3 at 2 pm Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Bring your character sheet, dice and imagination. Open to new and experienced players alike! Party with Nintendo Wii! Tuesday, March 18 at 2 pm Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Wii video game system! Nature Explorers At Deale Monday, April 7 at 4 pm We’ll investigate an aspect of the ecosystem through presentations, conversations, active games and hands-on activities. Kids Yoga and Mindful Crafting Saturday, May 24 at 1:30 pm Come for yoga, mindful journaling and arts and crafts.

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TEENS Writing Workshop Saturday, March 22 at 2 pm

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 am

Family Movie Night

El Día de Los Niños | Children’s Day

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG, 2023) Tuesday, March 18 at 6 pm Wish (PG, 2023)

Saturday, April 26 at 2 pm Sábado 26 de abril a las 2 pm This is an event for the whole family that celebrates children and reading. There will be games, prizes, snacks, music and more! Este es un evento para toda la familia. ¡Habrá juegos, premios, refrigerios, música y más! ADULTS R What is Addiction & Where to Find Support Tuesday, March 18 at 6 pm Join us for a discussion on substance use disorder, mental health and finding support. Attend in- person or virtually. Presenter: Pathways Treatment Center

Join New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer for an interactive writers’ workshop! Bring a piece of writing to revise. For teens and adults Mindful Moments Tuesdays, March 25, April 15 and May 20 at 5:30 pm In this monthly series, we will explore mindfulness techniques, stress-busting activities and creative ways to boost your well-being. Teen Blackout Poetry & Open Mic Night Tuesday, April 29 at 6 pm Create poems, share your work and enjoy snacks. Poets, singers and storytellers welcome! Holocaust Memory Project This presentation features the oral histories of 2-3 survivors from The Jewish Museum of Maryland’s Holocaust Memory Project archive. KIDS Early Reader Book Club Saturday, May 17 at 2 pm For teens and adults Thursdays, March 20, April 17 and May 15 at 4 pm Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games. Book Tasting Party Thursday, March 27 at 2 pm Join our library “restaurant” and sample a menu of different book genres. Find new stories you may Enjoy an afternoon of Earth Day-themed crafts and activities, including making eco-friendly seed paper that you can plant! PRESCHOOL Spring Holidays Around the World Friday, April 11 at 10:30 am love and take one home! Earth Day Crafternoon Monday, April 21 at 2 pm Learn about the spring holidays of Ramadan, Holi, Passover, Easter and the Equinox through fun activities exploring traditions, meanings and shared connections.

Tuesday, April 15 at 6 pm Inside Out 2 (PG, 2024) Tuesday, May 20 at 6 pm

Family Storytime Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 am

Friday, May 2 at 10:30 am : Be Prepared Friday, May 23 at 10:30 am : Mindfulness Tuesday, May 27 at 6 pm : Campfire

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Thursdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Wednesday, April 9 at 6 pm : Pajama Family Storytime

PRESCHOOL Earth Day Sensory Play Friday, April 18 at 10:30 am

This program is perfect for hands-on exploring while learning about the importance of Earth Day and taking care of our planet. Musical Preschool Art Friday, May 16 at 10:30 am Preschoolers will have the opportunity to create and explore art inspired by music.

Safely Aging in Place Monday, May 5 at 6 pm

Join Interior Designer Lauren Symmes for solutions and simple home modifications to help seniors age safely in place.

March, April and May 2025

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Bilingual Program

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