AACPL Happenings March, April and May 2022

FOR TEENS AND TWEENS

ANIME & MANGA C L U B S Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics. Join your fellow Otaku and enjoy discussing your favorite anime and/or manga with others. Artwork sharing and cosplay is always welcome!

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R Glen Burnie Tuesdays, March 15, April 19 and May 17 at 6 pm Mountain Road Thursdays, March 24, April 21 and May 26 at 5 pm R Virtual Tuesdays, March 1, April 5 and May 3 at 6 pm

Discoveries: The Library at the Mall R Anime/Cosplay Prom Friday, May 13 at 6 pm Dress as your favorite character or get a group of friends together and come as a theme to this Anime/Cosplay Prom. Games, activities and fun! Cosplay is encouraged, but not required!

GAMES

Brooklyn Park After School Fun Wednesdays at 4 pm Stop by after school to make crafts, do experiments, play games and have fun! Bring a smart device with the Pokémon Go app downloaded on the thirdWednesday of every month. Busch Annapolis Teen Game Night Thursdays, March 3, 17 and 31, April 14, May 12 and 26 at 6 pm Whether it’s to roll the dice, play on the Switch or challenge your friends to Jenga, join us for a night of games galore! Edgewater R Murder Mystery After Hours Lock-In Friday, May 20 at 6 pm Join us at the Toadwarts School of Wizardry and help us solve the mystery of who stole the Philosopher’s Scone! Costumes encouraged. Signed permission slip required. Glen Burnie Trade School Fair Saturday, April 23 from 11 am to 2 pm Life can be crazy. Searching for a stable and rewarding career path to love? Even crazier. Come check out your options. Maryland City at Russett R Make a Terrarium! Wednesday, April 6 at 3 pm Build your own terrarium! Dress for working with potting soil. Teen Art Nite Tuesdays, March 22, April 19 and May 31 at 6:30 pm Hang out in the teen room with an art project – materials provided. Follow us on Instagram @discoveriesaacpl or call the library to find out what the art project will be each month.

R Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Teen Tournament: Nintendo Switch Thursdays, March 10 and 31, and April 7 at 6:30 pm Sign up for a teen tournament on the Nintendo Switch to prove your skills. Welcome to Warhammer Saturdays, March 19, April 16 and May 7 at 2 pm Learn with us as we explore this strategy war game together! Edgewater After School Games Wednesdays, March 30 (staring at 2 pm ), April 27 and May 25 at 4 pm Enjoy our collection of board games. Odenton Poetry and Art Club Mondays, March 7, April 4 and May 2 at 3:30 pm Create, write, remix and relax! Use materials supplied by the library to express yourself! ⚛ STEAM Tuesday Tuesdays, March 8, April 12 and May 10 at 4 pm Embrace your inner scientist and artist to create through building, taking apart and repurposing everyday materials. Teen Time! Wednesdays, March 16, April 20 and May 18 at 3:30 pm Play board games, create art, perform music…whatever! Drop in to meet with old and new friends to refresh, relax and remix after school!

Odenton D20 Gamers Club Thursdays, March 17, April 21 and May 19 at 6:30 pm Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons & Dragons! Bring a character sheet and dice set. Beginners welcome. Riviera Beach ExSPELLiarmus: The Harry Potter Spelling Bee Tuesday, April 12 at 2 pm Come dressed in your house colors and prove you are the best speller at Hogwarts. R Virtual Events Take College Courses While in High School with Anne Arundel Community College Thursday, March 10 at 5 pm High school students are invited to meet virtually with an admissions officer to learn about taking college courses while in high school through the Early College Access Program. Career Chat with Engineer James Engles Wednesday, April 6 at 7 pm Join us for a virtual career chat with Jamie Engles, a system engineer at Northrop Grumman. Learn about his career path from math education in Baltimore County Public Schools to engineering.

MOV I E S

For kids, teens, adults and families

R TEEN MOVIE NIGHT AT DEALE Bring your favorite blanket or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event!

Brooklyn Park - Wednesdays at 6 pm

Brooklyn Park Visible Mending Tuesday, March 1 at 4 pm

Learn different techniques to extend the life of your favorite clothes with whimsy and flair. Bring an item that needs a patch or repair. Work with our supplies or bring your own. TikTok Dance Fun! Wednesday, May 25 at 4 pm Set up in the library and work on your TikTok dance challenge, create a group dance-off or just have fun. Crofton Learn a dance from TikTok, create your own dance challenge or just hang out and have fun! No need to have your own phone/device or a TikTok account to participate. Deale R Celebrate Spring: Mixed Media Art Tuesday, March 22 at 6:30 pm TikTok Till Ya Drop Monday, April 11 at 4 pm Use acrylic paint and dried flowers to create a unique work of art. Materials provided. For teens and adults R Earth Day Crafternoon Tuesday, April 19 at 4:30 pm Join us for a fun and easy craft program and create something unique with provided reusable materials. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Second Saturday Service Project Saturdays, March 12, April 9 and May 14 at 2 pm Participate in a variety of hands-on service projects benefiting the local community. Training and materials provided.

Encanto (PG) March 23

Eternals (PG-13) April 27

Ron’s Gone Wrong (PG) May 25

5th Wave (PG-13, 2016) Thursday, March 17 at 6 pm

Wonder Woman (PG-13, 2017) Thursday, April 14 at 6 pm

Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (G, 2006) Thursday, May 12 at 6 pm

Deale: Marvelous Movies - Wednesdays at 5 pm Enjoy trivia the movie and the era it’s set in, before watching the film.

R Deale Family Movie Nights - Thursdays at 6 pm

The Wiz (G, 1978) March 23

Easter Parade (NR, 1948) April 6

An American in Paris (NR, 1951) May 25

A Bug’s Life (G, 1998) March 24

Inside Out (PG, 2015) April 21

The Incredibles (PG, 2004) May 19

R Virtual Events: The Great Movies - Fridays at 7 pm

Interactive Family Movie Night at Edgewater

Enjoy trivia and other surprises throughout the film.

Crofton R Reading Rebels Book Club Discuss a new book each month and enjoy snacks and activities.

Read a Book by Carl Hiaasen Wednesday, April 27 at 4:15 pm

Can You See Me? by Scott andWestcott Wednesday, March 23 at 4:15 pm

Star Trek: First Contact (PG-13) Tuesday, April 5 at 6 pm

Life Itself: The Life of Roger Ebert (R, 2018) March 4

Beat the Devil (NR, 1953) April 1

Breaker Morant (PG, 1980) May 6

16 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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