Anne Arundel County Public Library Happenings Winter 2023-24

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ADULTS Donuts and Discussions for Adults Fridays, December 15, January 19 and February 16 at 10:30 am Enjoy learning, socializing and donuts. Adult Book Club Saturdays, December 16 and January 20 at 11 am Join us for an hour of discussion, coffee and good vibes at the Panera Bread at 1451 W. Nursery Road, in Linthicum Heights. Caregiver Connect: Building Positive Nurture your relationship with your child through positive communication. Enjoy light refreshments and create your own routine chart. Presenter: TEACH Institute and Parenting Center, Anne Arundel Community College TEENS Relationships and Routines Friday, January 12 at 10:30 am

KIDS R Paws to Read Saturdays, December 2, January 6 and February 3 at 10 am Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Call to make an appointment. Family Movie Night

⚛ Baby Explores Art Friday, February 9 at 10:30 am Explore different art mediums

R Bullet Journaling for the New Year Wednesday, January 3 at 6 pm Learn how to bullet journal using different ideas and techniques! R Mountain Road Creates: Forest Book Nook Wednesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm Craft a forest-themed book nook for yourself! Supplies are limited. KIDS Graphic Novel Book Club Read any Big Nate graphic novel to join in a discussion of the books, then learn to draw your own comics. Homemade Holiday Cards During the Pasadena Tree Lighting Tuesday, December 5 at 5 pm Stop by the library during the Pasadena tree lighting at Lakeshore Plaza for holiday card making! Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce Monday, December 4 at 5 pm

and learn through play. Mo Willems Celebration Saturday, February 17 at 10:30 am

Celebrate the Pigeon and Knuffle Bunny series author Mo Willems by listening to his stories, making crafts and enjoying treats.

ALL AGES Bring Your Own Dinner Family Movie Night

The Santa Clause (PG, 1994) Thursday, December 7 at 6 pm Where the Wild Things Are (PG, 2009) Thursday, January 4 at 6 pm Soul (PG, 2020) Thursday, February 1 at 6 pm

Super Mario Bros. (PG, 2023) Thursday, January 11 at 6 pm The Little Mermaid (PG, 2023) Thursday, February 8 at 6 pm ADULTS R Yoga for You Monday, December 11 at 6 pm

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Wednesdays at 10:15 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 1:30 pm Family Storytime Monday, December 4 at 6:30 pm : Pajama Time Monday, January 8 at 6:30 pm : Fort Night

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Fridays at 11 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 11 am Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 11 am

PRESCHOOLERS ⚛ Baby Explores Sensory Stations Friday, December 1 at 10:30 am Babies birth to 18 months will explore various sensory stations and learn through play. Family Yoga Storytime Saturday, January 20 at 10:30 am Join us for a storytime incorporating yoga and movement with stories and songs. Bring a mat if you have one or a towel.

Practice breath work and physical poses that best support your physical and emotional needs to cultivate a stronger mind-body connection. Bring your own yoga mat and a towel.

Teen Movie Afternoon Wednesday, January 17 at 2 pm Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse (PG, 2018)

Staff Book Picks for Kids With comments by AACPL Library Associates Colin Chappell and Caroline Sharp

The Wheels on the Bus: Touch and Trace Nursery Rhymes by Emily Bannister I love this collection of rhymes and appreciate the tactile pages

The Little Doctor El doctorcito by Juan J. Guerra

Don’t Want to Be Your Monster by Deke Moulton The stakes of a sibling rivalry are cranked up to 11 when two vampire brothers attempt to track down a

One of my favorites for preschoolers and lower

human serial killer taking lives in their hometown. This one is pretty frightening and heavy at times but is shot through with deep empathy and features a diverse cast. –CC Boop! by Bea Birdsong

that reinforce each familiar rhyme. –CS Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty

elementary readers; Salvador has to help his abuela who doesn’t speak English at the doctor’s office. This book encourages our future leaders that when they encounter a problem, they can be empowered to be the solution. –CS Don’t Worry, Little Crab by Chris Haughton

Grandma is on her way over and things need to get done, people! When the family cat learns a bath is on the

If you love to Boop a Snoot, then this is the book for you! Interactive, totally adorable,

list, she’s determined to make sure confusion reigns. I love this one for its bright illustrations, rambunctious word play, and non-traditional family representation. This one never fails to get our preschool crowd howling! –CC

This is one of my favorites for socioemotional awareness for littles. It acknowledges that it’s ok

and brimming with all the joy of a dozen happy pooches. I really love the bold, bright illustrations.–CC

to not be ok sometimes, and that if we’re together and take a big breath, we can do hard things.–CS

18 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events . ⚛ STEM Program. See page 2 for details.

December 2023, January and February 2024



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