Anne Arundel County Public Library Happenings Winter 2023-24

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KIDS Archaeology with Historic London Town and Gardens Tuesday, December 5 at 2 pm Explore archaeology with an educator from Historic London Town and see how archaeologists learn from the past to inform and compare with the present.

ALL AGES R Open Mic Night Monday, December 18 at 7 pm Enjoy or perform at a family-friendly night of songs, dancing and poetry! Acts must be under five minutes. Registration required for performers only. R Eastport Library Chili Cook-Off Saturday, January 27 at 2 pm Prepare your favorite chili at home and bring it to the library to compete in our first-ever, cook-off. Judging begins at 2:30 pm . Prizes will be awarded. R Valentine’s Day No-Sew Pillows Tuesday, February 6 at 3 pm Make handmade heart pillows using knots instead of a sewing machine! ADULTS R Cookbook Club: Holiday Mocktail Party with Appetizers Wednesday, December 13 at 6:30 pm Choose a recipe that fits the monthly theme from a cookbook of your choice. Prepare the recipe at home to bring in and share. Carly Harvey: DC’s Queen of the Blues Saturday, January 13 at 2 pm Enjoy a performance by Blues singer Carly Harvey. Register to receive notices about this event.

ADULTS R Résumé Building and Interview Preparation Thursday, January 25 at 5:30 pm Create a basic résumé, cover letter and discover useful online resources. Laptops or mobile devices are recommended, but not required, and will be available for the first 10 participants. Presenter: State Library Resource Center R Investing Basics Wednesday, February 21 at 5:30 pm (in-person and virtual) A certified financial planner will explain key terms to know, discuss how to build a successful portfolio

PRESCHOOLERS Baby, Process That Art! Saturday, January 13 at 10:30 am Explore art techniques that may get messy. ⚛ Sensory Playtime

R Beginner Line Dancing Fun Saturday, January 20 at 10 am

Learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity! Presenter: Jessie’s Soul Line Dancers TEENS R Tween Art Night Thursdays as listed below at 6:30 pm Hang out with friends while completing an art project. Materials provided.

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Thursdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Mondays, as listed below, at 5:30 pm December 11: Astronauts January 22: Pirates February 12: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Monday, January 29 at 10:30 am Preschool Play Dough Party Monday, February 19 at 10:30 am Come build, squish and explore color and texture with play dough.

PRESCHOOLERS Process Art— Winter! Saturday, December 9 at 10:30 am Enjoy making some winter-themed art! You may get messy. Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Wednesdays at 10 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 am Tuesday, February 6 at 10 am : Lunar New Year Family Storytime Thursday, January 25 at 6 pm : Snowflakes Thursday, February 22 at 6 pm : Wonderful World

December 7: Snow Globe January 18: Suncatcher February 29: Macramé Keychain KIDS

Historic London Town and Gardens, Edgewater

and explore types of investments. Paper Wreath Making Workshop Saturday, February 24 at 2 pm TEENS R Teen “Selfie” Portrait Paint Day Wednesday, January 17 at 3 pm

R ⚛ Backyard Birds in Winter Thursday, January 11 at 5:30 pm

R ⚛ Winter Bird Count Thursday, December 7 at 4 pm Learn how to participate in the Winter Bird Count, then make a pine cone bird feeder. Snowy Day Crafts Saturday, December 16 at 2 pm Celebrate winter with fun snowy day crafts! For kids and preschoolers R ⚛ The Healing Power of Chemistry Friday, January 19 at 10 am Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for hands-on experiments exploring chemistry related to health and medicine.

Explore the world of birds, learn how to make your backyard bird friendly and create your own seed ornaments. R ⚛ Science Lab Escape Room Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20 during branch hours Participants will have 45 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles and mix up the correct solution in this fun escape room. Leap Day Celebration Thursday, February 29 at 4:30 pm Celebrate the extra day that only comes once every four years with activities, games and crafts!

Let your inner artist shine by creating a selfie portrait. Supplies provided. Your masterpiece can hang in our Club 1117 Gallery. R After-Hours Lock-In: Craft Night Friday, February 2 at 5:30 pm Enjoy a special after-hours event where we will have the entire library to ourselves! Make craft projects such as LED bookmarks, friendship bracelets and paint pouring.

DISCOVER STEM Hands-on learning activities to empower and inspire. Science|Technology|Engineering|Mathematics

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