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TEENS Tabletop Game Fun: Dungeons & Dragons 5e Saturday, December 16 at 1:30 pm Bring your friends and try a new tabletop RPG! Enjoy DnD 5e one shot with pre-generated character sheets. KIDS Cultural Arts Tour of the Polynesian Triangle Friday, January 5 at 11:30 am This program will introduce audiences to South Pacific geography, greetings, live music and a chance to learn a simple Hawaiian hula dance! Presenter: Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc. Mini Golf Thursday, January 18 at 1 pm Play a round of mini golf at the library!
ALL AGES Holiday Songs from Around the World Saturday, December 9 at 2 pm Enjoy live and recorded holiday music from
KIDS ⚛ Homeschool Hangout Mondays, December 4 and 18, January 8 and 22 and February 5 and 19 at 2 pm Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts and tons of other activities! Snacks will be provided. Series Safari Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in this hands-on drop-in program. Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey Wednesday, January 24 at 3 pm
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10 and 11 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 11 am Family Storytime Saturdays at 11 am : Saturday Surprise Wednesday, January 31 at 6 pm : Stuffed Friend Sleepover
Mondays at 11:30 am Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 am
different countries! ADULTS
Cybersecurity Basics Talk Saturday, January 20 at 3 pm
ADULTS Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas Wednesdays, December 20, January 17 and February 21 at 6 pm Los miercoles, diciembre 20, enero 17, y febrero 21 a las 6 de la tarde Practice speaking English or Spanish 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.
Learn tips for protecting yourself while online or using email and participate in a Q&A session. Parent Time-Out: Recharge and Re-energize! Monday, January 29 at 6:30 pm Practice self-care, make a craft and learn strategies for managing emotions to share with your family. Presenter: AACC, TEACH Institute and Parenting Center TEENS Teen Creative Writing Club Tuesdays, December 5, January 2 and February 6 at 6 pm Practice your craft and find your community! Hone your skills or just have fun with writing prompts, games and group discussion. Teen Game Night! Monday, December 11 at 6 pm Shake off that anxious “end-of-quarter” energy and come hang out! Play games on the Nintendo Switch (feel free to bring your own) or our PS4. Origami Club Thursdays, December 14, January 11 and February 8 at 7 pm Do you want to make cool art for cheap or maybe just learn a new skill? Come make beautiful origami crafts with live instruction! Adults welcome! ⚛ WIE Inspire: Explore Engineering Saturday, February 10 at 2 pm Join the Women in Engineering program to engage in hands-on engineering activities guided by current University of Maryland students.
PRESCHOOLERS Lunar New Year Celebration Saturday, February 17 at 1 pm
Gong Hei Fat Choy means Happy New Year! Listen to a story about the Lunar New Year and watch the Wulin Institute perform the Lion Dance.
Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park Wednesday, February 28 at 3 pm
BROOKLYN PARK LIBRARY OFFERS PEACEFUL RETREAT WITH SENSORY GARDEN For many members of the community, the sensory garden at Brooklyn Park Library has become an outdoor classroom and meditative space. The outdoor area includes native plants, comfortable chairs, a picnic table, outdoor musical instruments and access to the library’s outdoor Wi-Fi. From the sounds of birds chirping
PRESCHOOLERS ⚛ Little Engineers: Constructive Play Tuesdays, December 5 and 19, January 2, 16 and 30 and February 13 and 27 at 10:30 am Sunflower Yoga Wednesdays, December 13, January 10 and February 14 at 6 pm Little yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs and games. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten New Year’s Ball Thursday, January 4 at 10:30 am Begin your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey (see page 12) and receive a gift! Dress in your New Year’s best for a fun storytime and dance party, complete with ball drop and bubbles.
Social Workers Available at Five Libraries Get access to county and state resources for financial assistance, immigration help, substance abuse counseling and more. Brooklyn Park Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 5 pm Busch Annapolis Wednesdays from 10 am to 5 pm Deale Thursdays from 10 am to 5 pm Edgewater Mondays from 10 am to 5 pm Glen Burnie Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 5 pm
to the aroma of fresh rosemary and thyme, the garden engages all senses and provides an opportunity to interact with the environment for all who visit. The idea of developing the library’s courtyard started in December 2021. The Watershed Stewards Academy, a group that trains and mobilizes community leaders to drive change for sustainable landscapes and clean waters, approved the project and assigned steward candidate Ayia Lindquist to create the plan for the garden, apply for funding, source the materials and coordinate the installation and upkeep of the garden. Thanks to the hard work of our library staff and the Watershed Stewards Academy, the sensory garden continues to thrive after being installed in November 2022. Funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the Library Foundation and the Gardens of Connection, the garden has been the site of many educational programs and can be enjoyed year-round.
Learn more at aacpl.net/services/social-worker .
⚛ STEM Program. See page 2 for details.
Library Happenings
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December 2023, January and February 2024
Bilingual Program
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