Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Fall 2025

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KIDS Design Your Destiny: Interactive Board Game Design Workshop Saturday, September 20 at 2 PM Play and redesign a broken board game using real design techniques. Presenter: Off the Page Games ⚛ Homeschool Lunch and Learn Wednesdays, September 24, October 22, and November 19 at 11:30 AM Bring your own brown bag lunch* to enjoy in the library meeting room followed by indoor recess with games and activities. *Lunch is not provided. Hello Kitty's Bow Craft

Kindergarten Readiness No weekly programs November 24 – 29 Babies in Bloom PRESCHOOL Early Literacy Fridays: Join us for some Friday morning fun! Each month will feature a different theme and activities. Fiesta for Preschoolers: Friday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 AM Pumpkin Palooza: Friday, Oct. 17 at 11 AM Movement and Music: Friday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 AM

TEENS Teen Writers' Club Tuesdays, September 9 and 23; October 14 and 28; and November 11 at 6 PM Explore the craft of writing with Maryland Writers' Association volunteers. Permission form required. Teen Graphic Novels and Comics Club Saturday, September 20 at 1 PM Share what you are currently reading, writing or illustrating. Bring your collection or just your curiosity. Afterschool Special Virtual Reality: Tues., Sept. 16, 3:30 PM The Wonderful World of Bats: Wed., Oct. 8 at 3:30 PM Belt Out Broadway: Thurs., Nov. 13 at 4 PM Building Better People Productions: Make Your Own Show Saturday, November 15 at 1 PM With other members of the community, create a short story, focused on social change, that you and our teaching artists turn into a play to perform! KIDS R ⚛ Science Explorers at Riviera Beach Join us each month as we foster curiosity and wonder about the world around us. Diamonds in the Sand: Wednesday, September 17 at 4 PM Send in the Sun with 4H: Wednesday, October 22 at 4 PM Astronomy: Wednesday, November 12 at 4 PM Presenters: Port of Baltimore Environmental Education Team, Maryland Environmental Service and University of Maryland Extension 4H. One Book One Maryland Art Event Saturday, October 18 from 2 to 4 PM Create works of art depicting the stories of yourself, your community or your family related to book, Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Supplies provided. For adults and teens

MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY! The Wiz (G, 1978)

ADULTS Color Me Calm Saturdays, September 6, October 4 and November 1 at 3 PM Join us in this peaceful and low-stimulus environment to relax and create. Coloring supplies provided or bring your own. What You Should Know About Memory Loss Monday, September 29 at 6 PM This workshop will provide an overview of memory loss and the various types of dementia, risk factors, diagnosis and available treatments. Presenter: Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Staff, Anne Arundel County Department of Aging Stitchin' in the Stacks Tuesdays, October 14 and November 11 at 2 and 6 PM Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle, cross stitch, needle point, quilting, rug tufting, macramé, sewing or any craft and try our circular knitting machine! Award-winning actress and Smithsonian scholar Mary Ann Jung cooks up her own unique recipe for fun as Julia Child, the witty Queen of Cuisine. Kindergarten Readiness No weekly programs November 24 – 29 Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10 am Julia Child-Queen of Cuisine Monday, November 10 at 2 PM

ALL MOVIE NIGHT Encanto (PG, 2021)

Saturday, September 27 at 2 PM

Thursday, September 11 at 5:30 PM Matinee: Wizard of Oz (PG, 1939) Saturday, October 25 at 2 PM The Last Unicorn (G, 1982) Tuesday, November 18 at 6 PM

Casper (PG,1995) Saturday, October 25 at 2 PM

Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Saturdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Family Storytime: Halloween Thursday, October 30 at 10:30 AM

Saturday, November 1 at 11 AM Celebrate Hello Kitty’s birthday by making your own version of her signature bow.

ADULTS Coworking Space Tuesdays, September 16 and October 21 at 6 PM and Saturday, November 22 at 2 PM Bring your projects, job apps or hobbies and enjoy snacks, quiet space and support while you focus. Beginner Line Dancing Fun Thursdays, September 18, October 23 and November 6 at 6 PM Learn fun beginner soul line dances like the Wobble and Cupid Shuffle. Presenter: Jessie's Soul Line Dancers Community Baby Shower Saturday, September 27 at 11 AM Games, prizes, music and fun for women with a baby on the way! Presenter: Brooklyn Park Community of Hope; Belle Grove Judy Center Paired Program: Cyber Security, Internet Safety and Fraud Prevention for Families and Money Smart Art Mart Saturday, November 1 at 2 PM Adults will learn about how to talk to kids about being online. Kids can participate in our Money Smart Art Market and use pretend money to "purchase" art supplies and create a masterpiece. Presenter: M&T Bank River Otters Wednesday, November 5 at 6 PM Discover how researchers at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center are studying river otters—and how you can help map and monitor them.

Wicked (PG, 2024) Friday, November 14 at 1 PM

Supa Awesome Dog Man Party! Saturday, November 22 at 2 PM Join us as we celebrate everyone's favorite canine superhero with games, crafts and other fun activities, plus a screening of the movie (PG, 2025)!

ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK

Zombie Dolls III-Zombie Dolls Rise Again Saturday, October 18 at 2 PM Create your own zombie doll for the spooky season. Supplies and dolls provided.

This program is a collaboration between Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Center for the Book, sponsored by The Institute of Museum and Library Services via the Maryland State Library Agency.

Book Clubs Glen Burnie Tuesday, October 7 at 2 PM R Mountain Road Tuesday, September 30 at 6:45 PM (virtual and in person) For adults Busch Annapolis Poetry Workshop Monday, September 22 at 6 PM For teens R Nature Explorers Club Wednesday, October 8 at 4:15 PM Explore nature-related aspects of the book. For kids

Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10 am Family Storytime Pajama Storytime Mondays, September 8, October 6, and November 3 at 6 PM Fresh Air Storytime Saturdays, September 20 and November 15 at 10 AM

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

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