Anne Arundel County Public Library Happenings Winter 2023-24

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ALL AGES Homeschool Needlecrafters Wednesday, January 3 at 2 pm

TEENS R After Hours Lock-In Party Friday, February 23 at 6 pm Teens take over the library at this after-hours party with activities, games and prizes! KIDS Early Reader Book Club Tuesdays, December 12, January 9 and February 13 at 4 pm Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. ⚛ Tinker Lab Thursdays, December 14, January 25 and February 29 at 3 pm Enjoy imaginative fun with open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials! PRESCHOOLERS Yoga Flow Storytime Fridays, December 8, January 19 and February 16 at 10:30 and 11:30 am Read and pose with us as we practice the yoga positions featured in movement-centered stories! Full of Love Storytime Wednesday, February 14 at 10:30 am Enjoy a fun love-themed storytime with stories, songs and a craft!

ALL AGES Annapolis Blend Chorus Holiday Concert Tuesday, December 12 at 7 pm The Annapolis Blend Chorus presents a winter concert for all! ⚛ MakerSpace Tour Friday, February 9 at 3:30 pm Take a tour of our most popular items, including our button maker, 3D pens and more! The Crossroads of Ireland and Appalachia Saturday, February 17 at 2 pm Peter Brice and Meghan Mette will perform topical songs, ballads and Irish and American traditional music that re-imagines classic melodies from Ireland and communities in the Appalachian Mountains. ADULTS Author Talk with John Frece Tuesday, December 5 at 7 pm book explores the tumultuous life of the “Golden Boy of Maryland Politics.” An author signing and book sale will follow the presentation. Off site: You Had Me At Merlot Book Club Join us for hot drinks and hotter reads in this new romance book club, hosted at the 49 West Coffeehouse & Winebar! A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Thursday, December 14 at 6 pm Author John Frece will discuss his most recent book Self-Destruction: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of U.S. Senator Daniel B. Brewster . This

LGBTQIA+ Book Club Each month we will discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles in a safe and healthy space. All are welcome. The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Monday, December 18 at 6 pm

Bring your own working project or join us to start from scratch! Learn new knitting and crochet skills with the help of friends. ADULTS R Beginner Line Dancing Fun Thursdays, December 7, January 4 and February 1 at 6 pm Learn more beginner soul line dances and discover

Winter Film Series: Four by Ford Each film will be introduced by area cinephile Ann Glenn with info about the film’s production, director and stars and followed by a Q&A session. Young Mr. Lincoln (NR, 1939) Saturday, January 6 at 2 pm My Darling Clementine (NR, 1946) Saturday, January 13 at 2 pm They Were Expendable (NR, 1945) Saturday, January 20 at 2 pm The Searchers (NR, 1956) Saturday, January 27 at 2 pm

I Was Better Last Night: a Memoir by Harvey Fierstein Monday, January 29 at 6 pm

a fun, low impact physical activity! Arnold Senior Center Book Club Meets at Broadneck Library A Lowcountry Christmas by Mary Alice Monroe Monday, December 4 at 2 pm

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Monday, February 26 at 6 pm

TEENS Board Game Speed-Dating Thursday, February 22 at 4:30 pm Try out board and card games to see if any are a match for you and your friends! KIDS R Preparedness Bingo with the Nature Explorers Club Thursday, January 18 at 2:30 pm Play bingo with a representative from the City of Annapolis’ Office of Emergency Management and learn to be prepared. Instrument Petting Zoo with the U.S. Naval Academy Band Monday, February 26 at 10:30 am Listen to and get hands-on experience with the different instruments of the band.

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Thursdays and Fridays at 10:15 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:15 am Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:15 am Family Storytime Monday, December 11 at 6:30 pm : Family Pajama Monday, December 18 at 10:30 am : Winter Solstice ⚛ Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30 pm : Fairytale STEM Monday, February 5 at 6:30 pm : Happy Birthday, Gerald Monday, February 12 at 10:30 am : Lunar New Year

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom

The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life or Death in World War II by Buzz Bissinger Monday, January 8 at 2 pm

Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Mondays at 11:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 and 11:30 am Wednesdays at 5:30 pm

There There by Tommy Orange Monday, February 5 at 2 pm

← THEN ↓ NOW HAPPY 40 TH BIRTHDAY BROADNECK LIBRARY! 1980s Party

Happy 40th Birthday Storytime Saturday, December 2 at 10:30 am The Broadneck Library is turning 40! Join us for a special birthday-themed storytime with fun activities and treats. For preschoolers

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Thursday, January 11 at 6 pm

Wednesday, November 29 at 6 pm Celebrate with us as we wind back time to the 1980s for a rad party with fun activities. Bring the whole family! For all ages

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree Thursday, February 8 at 6 pm

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

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