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TEENS Reading Rebels: What’s New? Thursday, January 25 at 4:30 pm Read a new young adult title of your choice to discuss, followed by snacks and activities. Reading Rebels Book Club Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Thursday, February 29 at 4:30 pm A book discussion followed by snacks and activities. KIDS R Book Buddies Read the graphic novel then come to discuss the book with snacks and activities! Pawcasso by Remy Lai Thursday, January 18 at 4:15 pm
ADULTS R Gift Wrap for Beginners Tuesday, December 5 at 7 pm
PRESCHOOLERS Polka Dot Dance Party Tuesday, December 12 at 6:30 pm
ADULTS One is the Loneliest Number Tuesday, January 9 at 2 pm
Tired of gift bags or looking to save money by wrapping gifts economically? Learn the basics of gift wrapping for any occasion. R Music Bingo Wednesday, January 24 at 7 pm Enjoy a fun night of music bingo! We play the song and you will see if it is on your card! R Senior Fraud Prevention Thursday, January 25 at 6:30 pm (in-person and virtual) The Deputy State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County will provide attendees with tools to empower themselves and their loved ones against ID theft, fraud, scams and exploitation. Wii Bowling for Seniors Wednesday, January 31 at 2 pm Try your hand at Wii bowling and socialize with other seniors. R ⚛ Learn to Solder Workshop Tuesday, February 20 at 7 pm Learn the basics of soldering, with an emphasis on safety. This program is geared for adults, but those ages 10 and up may attend. Participants under age 14 must attend with an adult.
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Celebrate the extra calendar day that only comes once every four years with activities, games and crafts for the whole family We will read a polka dot book, do polka dot crafts and dance. Come as you are or dress up in all of your favorite polka dots! ⚛ Magical, Musical, Math for Preschoolers Saturday, January 20 at 10:30 am Explore early math concepts with stories, music and fun activities. Leaping for Leap Day Thursday, February 29 at 6:30 pm
Discuss the importance of maintaining an active social life and what to do when obstacles arise. Presenter: Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities Adults Adult Book Club
PRESCHOOLERS ⚛ Cookies & Cocoa STEM Storytime Saturday, December 16 at 10:30 am Enjoy stories, songs and simple science activities all
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson Thursday, January 11 at 2 pm
about cookies and cocoa! Splashy Summer Shindig Saturday, February 3 at 10 am
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Thursday, February 8 at 2 pm
TEENS Taylor Swift Party Tuesday, February 6 at 2 pm Love Taylor Swift? Drop in for some fun activities and, of course, music! Taylor not attending. KIDS ⚛ Science Saturdays Explore a different science topic the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 am
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10 and 11 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10 and 11 am Shake off the winter blues with an indoor beach party! Discover a tropical paradise with beach tunes, books and play. Beach attire encouraged.
Crofton Library Concert Series Experience live, local music.
Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 11:30 am
Davonne D’Neil Thursday, January 11 at 7 pm
Doug Segree Thursday, February 8 at 7 pm
Stuntboy, In the Meantime by Jason Reynolds Thursday, February 15 at 4:15 pm
How to Avoid Heartbreak Scams Tuesday, February 6 at 2 pm
December 9: CD Racer January 13: Catapults February 10: Gumdrop Structures
Learn how romance scams work, how to protect yourself, how to verify someone’s identity and what to do if you’ve been scammed. Presenter: Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland
New PRIVACY POD Available for Meetings, Appointments Customers at the Maryland City at Russett Library now have a quieter and more private place to conduct zoom interviews and telehealth appointments with the branch’s new privacy pod. Funded by the Laurel Race Course Impact Fund Advisory Committee, the space will provide an area for quiet study or work.
LIBRARY BY MAIL
Anne Arundel County Public Library will mail library materials to any county residents who are homebound due to illness, injury or disability. Items are sent by US Mail in a pouch that includes a pre-paid postage label for return to the library. For information call 410-222- 6270 or email lbm@aacpl.net .
Del. Mark Chang, Councilwoman Julie Hummer, Maryland City at Russett Manager Darnice Jasper and Anne Arundel County Public Library CEO Skip Auld cut the ribbon on the new space on October 4.
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December 2023, January and February 2024
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