Anne Arundel County Public Library Happenings Winter 2023-24

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ALL AGES RPG Try Before You Buy Saturday, December 2 at 2 pm

TEENS R Anti-Valentine’s Day Teen Lock-In Friday, February 9 at 5:30 pm Enjoy a fun, low-key night of self-care activities. KIDS Homeschool Art Club Tuesdays as listed below at 2 pm Engage in fun and creative art projects to master artistic skills! December 19: Free form January 9: Tiny Art February 6: Process Art Dance Together: Hip Hop Wednesday, January 24 at 6:30 pm Join Outlet Dance Complex for a fun introduction to

Movie Night Avengers Infinity War (PG-13, 2018)

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Thursday, January 18 at 6 pm Spirited Away (PG, 2001) Thursday, February 15 at 6 pm R Mario Party Wednesday, February 21 at 5:30 pm Enjoy playing Mario Kart and creating Mario- themed crafts. Materials provided. For kids and teens PRESCHOOLERS Bedtime Storytime Tuesdays, December 5, January 2 and February 6 at 6:30 pm Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffie and a blanket and settle in for bedtime stories and songs. Parachute Palooza Friday, January 19 at 2:30 pm Join us for fun and games with a parachute.

Are you a fan of role-playing games, but tired of the ones you have? Swing by to swap out your old games and pick up something new to you. Third Eye Games & Hobbies will bring games to try out. Pet Care 101 Saturday, December 9 at 2 pm Get all your first pet questions answered by PAWS at the Mall and check out books about your new furry friends. There will even be adoptable pets. National Mariachi Day Performance Actuación del Día Nacional del Mariachi Celebrate National Mariachi Day by attending a performance by Mariachi Los Mensajeros Del Sur De Humberto Guzmán! ¡Celebre el Día Nacional del Mariachi asistiendo a la presentación del Mariachi Los Mensajeros Del Sur De Humberto Guzmán! Emotional Self-Care for Immigrants Autocuidado emocional para inmigrantes Saturday, January 20 at 2 pm Sábado, 20 de enero, a las 2 pm Emotional self-care is important for everyone. Join María Winters, LCPC, as she talks about ways to take care of your mental health in uncertain times and how to make it a daily practice. El autocuidado emocional es importante para todos. Únase a María Winters, LCPC, mientras habla sobre formas de cuidar su salud mental cuando vivimos en tiempos inciertos y cómo convertirlo en una práctica diaria. ADULTS Walking Book Club Thursdays, December 14, January 11 and February 8 at 9 am Walk the mall and discuss what you’ve been reading lately! Visit the library afterwards for a Thursday, January 25 at 6 pm Jueves, 25 de enero, a las 6 pm

ALL AGES Family Movie Night Bring your favorite snack, blanket or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (PG, 1992) Thursday, December 14 at 6 pm Happy Feet (PG, 2006) Thursday, January 11 at 6 pm How To Train Your Dragon (PG, 2010) Thursday, February 8 at 6 pm Silent Book Club Friday, December 15 at 3 pm Bring a book you would like to read and enjoy this low-stimulus environment and quiet company of others who also want to read in peace. Designed for neurodivergent customers, but all are welcome. R Avengers Escape Room Friday, January 26 between 1 and 4 pm Saturday, January 27 between 10 am and 4 pm Avengers assemble! Your task is to stop Thanos, protect the stones and preserve their incredible power! Call to register your group.

ADULTS Mixed Level Hatha Yoga Class Mondays, December 11, January 8 and February 12 at 7 pm Enjoy this beginner to advanced class with a certified yoga instructor. Bring a mat, props and blanket. Writing Your Love Story: Not for Romantics Only Saturday, February 10 at 2 pm Join Bay Weekly founding editor Sandra Olivetti Martin in celebrating Valentine’s Day by writing your choice of your life’s many love stories. Bring your preferred writing tools (electronic or paper). TEENS Anime and Manga Club Mondays, December 4 and 18, January 22 and 29 and February 5 and 26 at 6 pm Share your faves, what you are currently watching/ reading, artwork, cosplay, etc.

hip hop for littles and their grown-ups! PRESCHOOLERS Kwanzaa Tales Saturday, December 30 at 2 pm

In her interactive performance, TAHIRA shares the seven principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa through

storytelling and music. The Uncle Devin Show Friday, January 19 at 10:30 am

Thursdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, as listed below, at 10:30 am December 19: Pajama Time February 13: Valentine’s Day Royal Ball

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Saturdays at 10:30 am and 11:30 am Monday, December 11 at 6 pm : Action Figure and Stuffed Animal Slumber Party Friday, February 9 at 10:30 am : Lunar New Year Enjoy original songs, funky grooves and the D.C. tradition of call-and-response to have children and families experience the infectious energy! Milkshake Duo Concert Monday, February 19 at 2 pm Children will enjoy an interactive performance that inspires them to join in the music making.

Get Help with Internet Costs The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps struggling households afford computer devices and internet service. Scan this code or go to

getacp.org to get started. A library staff person, at any location, can help.

drink and to pick up your next read. R Citizenship Mock Interviews Monday, February 12 at 5 pm

ACP makes home internet FREE with some plans.

Prepare for the U.S. citizenship interview and explore resources to boost readiness for the naturalization process. December 2023, January and February 2024

6 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events .

Bilingual Program

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