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PRESCHOOL ⚛ Preschool Hangout Friday, January 24 and Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 am Hang out with library friends as we build kindergarten skills! ⚛ Cuddles and Cocoa STEM Storytime Saturday,
ALL ⚛ Homeschool Lunch & Recess
Adult Book Club
Kindergarten Readiness (Not held December 23 - 31) Babies in Bloom Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 11:30 am Family Storytime Saturday, January 25 at 10:30 am : I Love Summer Party! ⚛ Wednesday, February 5 at 6:30 pm : Pre K Process Art
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy Thursday, February 13 at 2 pm
Mondays, January 13 and February 10 at noon Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. Bingo Night Wednesday, January 22 at 6 pm Come join us for a night of bingo in the library! All ages welcome. Books and small prizes for winners. Lunar New Year Celebration Saturday, January 25 at 2 pm Celebrate the Lunar New Year with crafts and special activities. Xīn nián kuài lè! 新年快乐 !‑ ADULTS R Chair Yoga for Beginners Friday, February 7 at 10:30 am Join our modified Hatha yoga class to enhance mobility! Enjoy seated or chair-supported postures. Bring a yoga mat or large towel for comfort. R Happily-Ever-After PowerPoint Party Wednesday, February 12 at 6 pm Enjoy mocktails and snacks while defending your favorite romance trope with a PowerPoint!
KIDS Book Buddies
The Last Comics on Earth Series by Joshua Pruett and Max Brallier Thursday, January 16 at 4:15 pm
February 22 at 10:30 am
Cuddle up to enjoy stories, songs and simple science activities all about cookies and cocoa!
Norse Mythology Thursday, February 20 at 4:15 pm
R ONLINE EVENTS One is the Loneliest Number — Especially During the Holidays Tuesday, December 3 at 6 pm Companionship is essential during the holidays. Join us to discuss promoting social well-being. The Great Movies Discussion Fridays, December 13, January 3 and 31 at 7 pm Each session, we will discuss a specific movie from our Kanopy collection. Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on Zoom. English Conversation Club Club de conversación en inglés Thursdays, December 19, January 16 and February 20 at 6:30 pm Jueves 19 de diciembre, 16 de enero y 20 de febrero a las 6:30 pm Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Únase a nosotros para practicar Inglés. Se requiere inscripción para recibir el link de Zoom. The Mindful Art of Zentangle Tuesday, January 28 at 6 pm Join a virtual session led by a certified instructor! Bring a black pen, pencil and paper. Liven Up Your LinkedIn Wednesday, January 29 at noon Ready to boost your career? Join our session to enhance your LinkedIn profile, connect with professionals and explore new job opportunities!
⚛ Nature Detectives: Winter Animals Friday, January 17 at 3 pm Explore and learn about animal adaptations for the colder weather. Bring a coat! ⚛ Bessie Coleman Paper Airplane Rally Monday, February 17 at 4:30 pm Make a paper airplane and test your high flying skills in her honor.
Kindergarten Readiness (Not held December 23 - 31) Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10 and 11 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10 and 11 am
Kids will enjoy a program at Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, see below. The refuge was created to conserve and protect wildlife and wildlands and offers 13,000 acres of tranquil forest, meadow and wetlands amid a densely populated urban area.
Family Storytime Saturday, January 11 at 10:30 am
The Crofton Library will undergo a 4-6 week closure this winter for improvements. We will share the dates as soon as they are confirmed.
ADULTS R Beginner Line Dancing Fun Wednesday, December 11 at 6 pm
KIDS ⚛ Science Saturdays
The second Saturday of each month at 10:30 am December 14: Helicopters and Parachutes January 11: Lava Lamps February 8: Valen-Slime ⚛ Winter Solstice at Patuxent Research Refuge (Offsite program) Saturday, December 21 at 2 pm Celebrate the return of light on the shortest day with a story, hike and campfire at Patuxent Research Refuge. (North Tract, 230 Bald Eagle Dr, Laurel) ⚛ Artifacts Exploration with a Ranger Thursday, January 16 from 2 to 5 pm Enjoy hands-on activities, artifacts and possibly a special visit from a forest friend at an open house with Patuxent Research Refuge.
Learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity! Sound Bath with Golden Road Healing
Wednesday, January 15 at 6 pm Start the new year by creating a sense of tranquility, contentment and joy with the healing powers of a sound bath! R Colorful Acrylics Wednesday, January 22 at 6 pm
Learn the magic of mixing colors to start your painting journey. Make every color with only five starting colors to improve painting skills. Presenter: Charlotte Mauler Hayes, Shutterbug’s Creations
10 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events . ⚛ STEM Program. See page 2 for details.
December 2024, January and February 2025
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