Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Fall 2025

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ADULTS What Caregivers Want (And Need) to Know Monday, September 8 at 6 PM Learn how to support a loved one while caring for your own well-being. Presenter: Department of Aging and Disabilities Family Caregiver Support Programs

KIDS Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club Mondays, September 22, October 20 and November 17 at 4 PM

Annapolis Jazz and Roots Festival: Bass Traditions - Rhythmic & Harmonic Foundations of Jazz Saturday, November 15 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM Join bassist Ed Hrybyk, pianist Savino Palumbo and drummer Aldo Branch for a celebration of jazz bass legends like Charles Mingus, Ray Brown and Oscar Pettiford.

ADULTS Cardio Drumming For Fun and Fitness Thursdays, September 4, October 2 and November 6 at 11:30 AM

Kindergarten Readiness No weekly programs November 24 – 29 Babies in Bloom Thursdays at 10:30 am

Join us for stories and activities where we change what happens just like Choose Your Own Adventure books.

Stand or sit while tapping and stretching to music with fitness balls in this energizing drumming workout.

Saturday, September 6 at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 1 at 10:30 AM Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Bedtime Stories for Pirates Monday, September 15 at 5:30 PM Bedtime Stories: Glow in the Dark! Monday, October 27 at 5:30 PM Bedtime Stories for Hibernation Monday, November 24 at 5:30 PM

⚛ Tech Tools & Toys Petting Zoo Saturday, September 27 at 10:30 AM

Learn about technology with the South River High School robotics team! Try out fun STEM tools and toys for all ages including Ozobots, 3D pens, VR sets, Sphero Indi and more! R Minecraft Escape Room Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 from 10 AM to 5 PM Solve puzzles and escape a Minecraft-themed room. Call the Edgewater Library to register your group for a 45-minute appointment. R ⚛ Story Hike at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Saturday, November 8 at 2 PM

TEENS Teen Hangout Mondays at 4 PM , except September 1 and 15 and November 3 and 24 Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every Monday afternoon. R Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Night Thursday, October 9 at 6 PM Use glow-in-the-dark paint to create a unique masterpiece under the glow of black lights. All materials provided. R ⚛ Plastic Pollution Solution Saturday, October 18 at 11 AM Learn about plastic production, pollution and solutions through interactive activities. Explore microplastics and brainstorm ways to protect

PRESCHOOL School Skills for Preschoolers Mondays, September 29, October 27 and November 17 at 10:30 AM Enjoy hands-on activities for school readiness with a caregiver.

R Cookbook Club Pick a recipe based on the monthly theme, cook at home and share. Fresh Herbs Wednesday, September 10 at 6 PM One Pot Wonders Wednesday, October 8 at 6 PM Citrus Wednesday, November 12 at 6 PM Free Flu Vaccinations | Vacunas Gratuitas Contra La Gripe Tuesday, September 30 at 1 PM Staff from the Luminis Community Health Improvement Department will provide a free adult flu clinic for ages 18 and older. El Departamento de Mejoramiento de la Salud Comunitaria de Luminis está brindando una clínica de la influenza para adultos, 18 años y mayores, y es gratis. 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. Book Lovers PM Thursday, October 2 at 6:30 PM Julia Child-Queen of Cuisine Wednesday, October 1 at 6 PM

Historical Swordcraft Demonstration Saturday, September 13 at 2 PM

Halloween Storytime & Craft Friday, October 31 at 10:30 AM Celebrate Halloween with a special storytime.

Learn about medieval and renaissance martial arts at this historical swordcraft demonstration presented by instructors from Maryland Kunst des Fechtens. Getting Started in Genealogy Saturday, September 20 at 2 PM Thursday, September 25 at 2 PM (A deeper dive) Uncover your family history using essential records and resources, including those at the library. Presenter: Tom McCarriar Coping With Grief During the Holidays Monday, November 17 at 11 AM Find comfort in community and explore gentle coping tools with Grief Counselor Beth Mucciacciaro. Adults only please. TEENS Banned Book Club Discussion Wednesday, October 8 at 5 PM Pick any banned book and join our open discussion. Explore censorship, freedom to read and why these books matter. R After-Hours Lock-In: Interactive Movie Night Friday, October 24 at 6 PM

Hike and learn how animals prepare for winter. Program

Kindergarten Readiness No weekly programs November 24 – 29 Babies in Bloom

includes trail walk at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and storytime.

Wednesdays at 10 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 am Family Storytime Saturday, September 27 at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 25 at 10:30 AM

Maryland’s waterways. Presenter: CoreShark H20

PRESCHOOL Nature Storytime at Mayo Peninsula Parks Mondays, September 15 (Beverly Triton), October 13 (Beverly Triton) and November 17 (South Rivier Farm) at 10:30 AM Join us for a fresh-air storytime at area parks! Entry fees will be waived for attendees. Wear costumes and march from the Edgewater Library to the South County Senior Center for spooky stories and treats. Tape Town Monday, November 3 at 10:30 AM Drive your vehicle through Tape Town and explore Halloween Storytime Parade Friday, October 31 at 10:30 AM fun areas along the way as we learn through play. The library will provide all vehicles for our pretend towns.

Discuss The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella or share your favorite vacation read.

Watch Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13,1986) with popcorn, costumes and shout-along fun. Permission slip required.

Save Your Money Saturday, October 11 at 2 PM

Unlock free library services including streaming, magazines and learning tools. Start saving with your library card today.

8 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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