More Kindergarten Readiness
Broadneck Dinosaur Storytime Friday, November 17 at 10:30 am
Deale Teddy Bear Bedtime Storytime Thursday, September 7 at 6:30 pm
Edgewater Nature Storytime at the Park Mondays as listed below at 10:30 am Children will build literacy skills and develop an appreciation for nature while we read books, sing songs and take a short hike on the trails accompanied by a park ranger. September 11: Mayo Beach Park
Join us for a special dinosaur storytime with stories, games and crafts all about dinosaurs! Costumes are encouraged! Brooklyn Park Welcome to Kindergarten Party Saturday, September 2 at 11 am Learn about some ways to make learning math, science and reading more fun while you dance and have a snack. Busch Annapolis R Little Yogis Yoga Class Mondays, September 11 – October 2 at 10:30 am Little yogis will practice mindfulness and movement by learning beginner yoga poses and gentle stretching practices. Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours. Presenter: Raico B. Wellness Trash Truck Storytime Monday, October 23 at 10:30 am
Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffie and a blanket to settle in for bedtime stories and songs about our sweet cuddly friend, the teddy bear! Moon Bedtime Storytime Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 pm Wear your pajamas, bring a favorite friend and enjoy bedtime stories and songs about Earth’s moon. Celebrate DiNovember with a special storytime and activity all about dinosaurs! Wear your favorite dinosaur shirt, costume or pajamas! Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Barnyard Dance Party! Friday, September 8 at 10:30 am Join us for a dance party inspired by our favorite children’s book, Barnyard Dance! We Are Grateful Wednesday, November 22 at 10:30 am Gather together for a special storytime to celebrate all that we are thankful for this year! Eastport-Annapolis Neck R 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Dance Party Friday, September 1 at 10 am DiNovember Bedtime Storytime Thursday, November 2 at 6:30 pm Begin your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey or celebrate your milestones with a dance party! You’ll get a free book and bag just for signing up and can read books and earn prizes all year round.
Deale Preschool Art - Spooky Art Friday, October 6 at 10:30 am Create and explore art using mixed media art materials. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
Eastport-Annapolis Neck R Pumpkin Painting Tuesday, October 24 at 6 pm Get creative and use a pumpkin as a canvas! Materials provided. Storytime and Scavenger Hunt Saturday, October 28 at 10 am Join us for a storytime and scavenger hunt based on the book Room On the Broom . Costumes welcome. For preschoolers Glen Burnie Storytime and Pumpkin Decorating Saturday, October 14 at 11 am Enjoy stories about harvest time and decorate your own pumpkin to take home! Bring a blanket or a chair to enjoy this outdoor event, weather permitting. For preschoolers TRICK-OR-TREATING AT THE LIBRARY Costumes welcome! Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Trick or Treat at Westfield! Tuesday, October 31 at 4 pm Glen Burnie Halloween Trunk or Treat Thursday, October 26 at 4 pm Odenton Halloween Hubbub Saturday, October 28 at 10 am to 5 pm
October 16: Beverly Triton Nature Park November 13: South River Farms Park Bedtime Stories Enjoy stories, songs and a craft.
PAJAMA STORYTIME Come in your pajamas and enjoy evening stories, songs and activities.
Halloween Costume Swap Saturday, October 14 at 2 pm
Monday, September 18 at 5:30 pm : Dinosaurs Wednesday, October 11 at 6 pm : Monsters Thursday, November 30 at 6 pm : Robots Glen Burnie Saturday Storytime Surprise Saturdays in September, October 21 and 28 and November 4 and 18 at 11 am Enjoy a different surprise storytime every week. Sunflower Yoga Wednesdays, September 6, October 4 and November 1 at 6 pm Little yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs and games in this family- Fridays, September 15 and November 10 at 11 am Build early literacy skills including letter name and sound recognition, sight word practice and blending sounds to read words. R Neurodiverse Storytime Hour Tuesday, October 3 at 6 pm friendly yoga practice. Preschool Literacy Fun! Neurodivergent/Neurodiverse storytime is designed for young children who are on the autism spectrum, are neurodiverse or have different sensory abilities. Linthicum DiNovember Storytime Monday, November 6 at 6:30 pm Celebrate DiNovember with a special storytime all about dinosaurs! Wear your favorite dinosaur shirt, costume, pajamas or whatever! Odenton Groovy Cat Party Wednesday, September 6 at 6:30 pm Throw on your favorite-colored shoes and join us for a groovy time with our favorite cat named “Pete!” Family Unicorn Magic Storytime Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 pm Enjoy a variety of unicorn magic stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building early literacy skills.
Tired of Halloween costumes that your child only wears for a few hours? Come to our second annual costume swap! Costume donations accepted in branch
Busch Annapolis Mondays, September 11 and November 20, Tuesdays, October 24 and November 7 and Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 pm Eastport-Annapolis Neck Thursdays, September 7, October 5 and November 2 at 6 pm
Severna Park Tuesday, September 12 at 6 pm
starting September 1. Halloween Dance Party Friday, October 27 at 10:30 am
Jump up, turn around, clap your hands and stomp around at this high-energy Halloween bash. For preschoolers SPOOK-TACKULAR STORYTIMES Celebrate Halloween with a special storytime and costume parade! Broadneck Saturday, October 28 at 11 am Edgewater Tuesday, October 31 at 10:30 am Glen Burnie Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30 pm For babies Linthicum Saturday, October 28 at 10:30 am Maryland City at Russett Saturday, October 28 at 2 pm Severna Park Saturday, October 21 at 11 am
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading aloud to children from birth helps strengthen language skills and build vocabulary – two important tools for
Stories, activities and a special appearance from a City of Annapolis Public Works’ trash truck. Crofton 1,000 Books Costume Ball! Wednesday, October 18 at 10 and 11 am
learning to read. Register for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten , log your reading and grow a reader while building your home library. How does 1000 Books Before Kindergarten work? 1. Register at any library or use the
Join us for a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten costume ball with stories, songs and a dance party! We’ll pose for pictures on the red carpet and dance the day away!
Beanstack Tracker app. Children receive a free book and tote bag at registration. 2. Track your reading. Each time you read a book with your child, log it in the Beanstack Tracker app or on the paper log. All books count including the books read at library storytimes and day care! You can read 1,000 different books or the same book 1,000 times! 3. Earn prizes. Visit any library to select a new book for your home library for every 100 books you log and receive a special prize for reading 1,000 books! It’s easier than you think! Eliana receives a sticker and a prize for reading 1,000 books!
R Online Event Halloween Virtual Trivia Night Wednesday, October 11 at 7 pm More trivia on page 23
3 books a day for 1 year = 1,095 books 1 book a day for 3 years = 1,095 books For more information, visit us in person or online at aacpl.net/kindergarten .
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