Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Winter 2024-25

LINTHICUM LIBRARY

MOUNTAIN ROAD LIBRARY

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ALL Holiday Songs from Around the World Monday, December 2 at 6:30 pm

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Family Movie Night Garfield (PG, 2024) Thursday, December 5 at 6 pm

Celebrate the holiday season through live and recorded music from various countries, exploring the sights and sounds of global holiday traditions! ADULTS Adult Book Club Mina’s Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa Saturday, December 14 at 11 am

Paws to Read Saturdays, December 7, January 4 and February 1 at 10 am Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. PRESCHOOL ⚛ Little Explorers Fridays as listed below at 10:30 am Explore various sensory stations and learn through play. Wear mess-friendly clothes. December 13: Sensory Stations January 10: Construction February 7: Art Tea Party Storytime Saturday, January 18 at 10:30 am Bring your favorite stuffed friend to have tea, hear stories, sing songs and make a craft.

BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) Family Movie Nights Smallfoot (PG, 2018) Thursday, December 5 at 6 pm Inside Out 2 (PG, 2024)

Thursday, January 2 at 6 pm Despicable Me 4 (PG, 2024) Thursday, February 6 at 6 pm Queer, Cocoa & Chill Saturday, December 21 at 2 pm

Everyone Who is Gone is Here by Jonathan Blitzer Saturday, January 11 at 11 am

ADULTS Tarot New Year Intentions Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30 pm

TEENS Winter Pastels Wednesday, December 4 at 6 pm Learn how to use oil pastels while creating some

Start the new year off on the right foot by learning how to use tarot cards to set and reflect on your intentions and goals for 2025. How To Avoid Fraud, Scams and Identity Theft Friday, January 10 at 2 pm Learn from an experienced civil litigator about scams and identity theft. Discover prevention tips and crucial steps to take if victimized.

Join us for a relaxing holiday gathering for the LGBTQIA+ community! Enjoy crafts, laughter and cocoa while connecting with friends and making new ones. Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bingo Wednesday, February 12 at 6 pm Enjoy playing bingo with family and friends and win prizes!

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Saturday, February 22 at 11 am

fun winter landscapes. For teens and adults KIDS

Kindergarten Readiness (Not held December 23 - 31) Babies in Bloom Fridays at 11 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 11 am Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 11 am Family Storytime ⚛ Saturday, December 7 at 2 pm : STEM Monday, January 27 at 6:30 pm : Milk and Cookies Wednesday, February 26 at 6:30 pm : Stargazing Baba Bomani uses rhythm and rhyme to teach reading and math concepts. Students learn to rap the alphabet backward while enhancing listening skills and exploring Black history. Tree Scouts — League of Young Adventurers Saturdays, January 4 and February 1 at 2 pm Join a light-hearted Dungeons and Dragons one- shot adventure! Characters provided. For ages 8-12 The ABC’s of Hip Hop Saturday, February 15 at 2 pm

Post-Holiday Gadget Guidance Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30 pm

Did you get a new tablet, e-reader, computer or other gadget for the holidays? Bring it to the library to learn how to get the most out of it and how to use it to access the library’s online resources like Libby and Kanopy. Cook the Book: Soups! Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 pm Join Linthicum’s first cookbook club! Make a soup recipe from America’s Test Kitchen Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook or bring a favorite of your own. Sample soups, discuss recipes and make new friends!

Kindergarten Readiness (Not held December 23 - 31) Babies in Bloom Wednesdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 am Family Storytimes Monday, January 6 at 6:30 pm : Pirate Monday, February at 6:30 pm : Pajamas

TEENS Tarot for Life Wednesday, January 15 at 6:30 pm

Youth Art Month Community Open Houses All branches will display artwork Friday, February 28 through Wednesday, April 2 and host receptions Thursday, March 6 from 4:30 to 6 pm . Celebrate our Anne Arundel County Public School (AACPS) art students and their creative accomplishments. Special guests at receptions include featured student artists, their friends and families. Hosted in partnership with AACPS and AACPL

We’ll discuss using tarot for self-reflection and guidance by exploring its origins and structure. For teens and adults

18 ⚛ STEM Program. See page 2 for details.

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