Babies at Play Unstructured time for babies and caregivers to socialize and play. Every Child Ready to Read
Special Events for Preschoolers
A nne Arundel County Public Library is committed to providing parents and caregivers with the tools to help their young children get ready to read. Through the nationally-renowned Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) initiative, libraries can have an even greater impact on early literacy through an approach that focuses on educating parents and caregivers.
Busch Annapolis R Exploring Colors Friday, March 18 at 10:30 am
Art @ Your Library Preschoolers will enjoy an art
Ahoy Maties! It’s Pirate Time! Tuesday, April 12 at 10:30 am Celebrate pirates with a story, songs and a treasure hunt! Decorate a pirate ship to take home. Crofton
experience using different art media and learn through play. Wear clothing that is mess friendly. Visit aacpl.net/events for more details on each program. Deale Fridays, March 11, April 22 and May 20 at 10 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Fridays, March 18 and April 22 at 10:30 am Glen Burnie Read Across America Storypalooza Saturday, March 5 at 11 am Celebrate Read Across America Day with a storytime exploring many different, diverse authors. If the weather is nice, we will be outside; bring a chair or a blanket! Unicorn Family Storytime Saturday, April 9 at 11 am Songs, stories, crafts and more! Unicorn accessories are welcome! Hey Diddle Diddle Family Storytime Monday, April 25 at 6:30 pm Discover the delights of poetry with your very young child and all age siblings! Star Wars Toddler Time Wednesday, May 4 at 10:30 am Join us for a special Star Wars Toddler Time! There will be songs, stories and more. Costumes welcome for all! Odenton Earth Day Saturday, April 23 at 10:15 am Join us for stories, songs and a craft. Riviera Beach Unicorn Storytime Thursday, May 26 at 9:30 am Join us for an extra special storytime at the Riviera Beach Community Park.
Explore the wonderful world of color with experiments, activities and crafts! Mini Librarian Wednesday, April 6 at 10:30 am Attend a mini master’s program! Children and their caregivers will learn all the different parts of being a librarian and receive a “degree.” Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Dance With Me! Sunday, March 6 at 3 pm After a special dance storytime, join dancers from the Chesapeake Ballet Company to learn some basic ballet steps and dance together! Enjoy the rhythm of Latin music and learn some new moves with your baby, toddler or preschooler. Disfrute del ritmo de la música latina y aprenda nuevos pasos con su bebé, niño pequeño o niño de kinder/preescolar. Pollinators and the Foods I Love! Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 am Explore ways to contribute to a climate-smart food system! Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy! Presenter: EnSprout Let’s Dance! / ¡Bailemos! Friday, April 8 at 10:30 am
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Please note: There will be no ECRR classes Monday, April 11 through Saturday, April 16 and Thursday, April 28. This includes Babies in Bloom, Toddler Time, Preschool Storytime, Family Storytime and Music and Movement.
Deale Mondays, March 7, April 4 and May 2 at 10 am
Edgewater Fridays at 10 am
R Little Ones Dance Party Wednesday, April 13 at 10 am
Babies in Bloom For babies from birth to 18 months Broadneck Mondays at 10:30 am Busch Annapolis Thursdays at 10:30 am R Crofton Tuesdays at 10 am Deale Thursdays at 10:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Tuesdays at 10:30 am R Eastport-Annapolis Neck Wednesdays at 10 am Edgewater Thursdays at 10:30 am Glen Burnie Wednesdays at 9:30 am Linthicum
Toddler Time For children ages 18-36 months Broadneck Mondays at 11:30 am Brooklyn Park Mondays at 10:30 am Busch Annapolis Tuesdays at 10:30 am Deale Tuesdays at 11:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Mondays at 10:30 am R Eastport-Annapolis Neck Thursdays at 10 am Edgewater Tuesdays at 10:30 am Glen Burnie Wednesdays at 10:30 am Linthicum Wednesdays at 10:15 am Maryland City at Russett Tuesdays at 10:30 am Mountain Road Tuesdays at 10 am Odenton Tuesdays at 10:15 am Riviera Beach Tuesdays at 9:30 am Severn Thursdays at 10:30 am R Severna Park *Wednesdays at 10 am and 11 am
Preschool Storytime For children ages three to five Broadneck Tuesdays at 10:30 and 11:30 am Brooklyn Park Thursdays at 11 am Busch Annapolis Wednesdays at 10:30 am , except April 6 R Crofton Thursdays at 10 am Deale Tuesdays at 10:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Wednesdays at 10:30 am R Eastport-Annapolis Neck Tuesdays at 10 am Edgewater Wednesdays at 10:30 am Linthicum Tuesdays at 1:30 pm Maryland City at Russett Tuesdays at 11:30 am Mountain Road Thursdays at 2 pm Odenton Thursdays at 10:15 am Riviera Beach Thursdays at 9:30 am *May 5 and 26 Severn Tuesdays at 10:30 am , except May 31 R Severna Park *Thursdays at 10 am
Family Storytime For families with children under 6 R Crofton Wednesdays at 10 am Deale Saturdays, March 26, April 23 and May 7 at 11 am Thursdays, March 31, May 12 and 26 at 6 pm Music and Movement Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns. Broadneck Friday, May 13 at 10:30 am Brooklyn Park Fridays at 11:30 am Busch Annapolis Saturdays, April 23 and May 28 at 10:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Fridays, March 4, April 1 and May 27 at 10:30 am R Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturdays, March 5, April 2 and May 7 at 10 am Glen Burnie Thursdays at 9:30 am Odenton Wednesdays, March 2, April 6 and May 4 at 6:30 pm R Severna Park Saturday, April 2 at 11 am
Bilingual Storytime Hora del Cuento Bilingüe Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and a variety of languages. Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, canciones, rimas y actividades mientras desarrollan habilidades de lectura en inglés y en español. See also: bilingual storytime on back cover. Busch Annapolis Fridays, March 11, April 8 and May 27 at 10:30 am Viernes, 11 de marzo, 8 de abril y 27 de mayo a las 10:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Fridays, March 25 and May 20 at 10:30 am Deale French-English Bilingual Storytime Tuesday, April 19 at 10:30 Am Arabic-English Bilingual Storytime
Enjoy the rhythm and dancing with your baby, toddler or preschooler.
Beatbox Dads: Live in Concert Friday, April 29 at 10:30 am
Enjoy a concert from the Beatbox Dads, two human beatboxers from Baltimore. Barnyard Dance Party Saturday, April 30 at 2 pm Stomp your feet and clap your hands. Get ready for a barnyard dance! Baby Prom Friday, May 13 at 10:30 am Break out your dancing shoes and get your little one dressed in their itty-bitty best for our first ever baby prom! Black- tie onesies optional. Lesser Known Pollinators: Songs and Silly Fun Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 am Join us for an interactive song, storytime and craft to learn about busy bees and lesser-known pollinators! Wear clothes that can get a little messy! Presenter: EnSprout
Wednesdays at 11:30 am Maryland City at Russett Mondays at 10:30 am Mountain Road Tuesdays at 11 am Odenton Mondays at 10:15 am Riviera Beach Mondays at 9:30 am Severn Wednesdays at 10:30 am R Severna Park *Tuesdays at 10 am and 11 am
Tuesday, May 17 at 10:30 am Sensory Storytime
Specifically designed for children ages 3-7 years who are neurodiverse. Limited capacity event. Siblings welcome. R Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Saturdays, March 26, April 23 and May 21 at 2 pm
Odenton Baby Explores
Babies (birth to 18 months) will explore the wonder of art, science and nature while learning through play. Please wear clothing that is mess friendly. Art Friday, March 4 at 10:15 am Science Friday, April 1 at 10:15 am Nature Friday, May 6 at 10:15 am
* held outdoors, weather permitting
12 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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