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Friend Speed Dating Wednesday, May 6 at 6 PM
ALL Play It Again! Retro Gaming Rush Saturday, April 18 at 1 PM
ADULTS Senior Social Hour Friday, March 6 at 2 PM Seniors can join us for a relaxing hour of conversation, games and crafts. Bring a friend or make one here! Light refreshments will be provided. Adult Book Club Read a Biography Thursday, March 12 at 2 PM
ADULTS Plant Club Monday, April 13 at 6 PM
KIDS ⚛ Science Saturdays Explore a different science topic each month. Spider Web Engineering Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 AM Balloon Rockets
PRESCHOOL Tape Town Friday, March 20 at 10:30 AM
Making friends in your 20s and 30s is hard. If you're looking to meet some new potential friends, join us for a night of icebreakers, conversation and games!
Press start on a fun afternoon of nostalgia. Enjoy your favorite console games again or try one you've never played before. For ages 6 and up. ¡Lotería in the Library! Let's play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game that is similar to bingo! Learn how to play while enjoying light snacks. This event will be in English and Spanish. ¡Vamos a jugar lotería!, un juego tradicional Mexicano que es parecido a bingo. Aprenda como jugar mientras disfrutando meriendas. Este evento será en inglés y español. Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM Jueves 28 de mayo a las 18:30
Welcome plant enthusiasts for spring houseplant care with an expert. Featuring a Q&A and small plant swap. Bring plants or plant-related items you would like to rehome. Presenter: Meadows Farms
Drive your vehicle through Tape Town and explore fun areas along the way as we learn through play. The library will provide all vehicles for our pretend town.
Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 AM 1001 Worms Eat My Garbage Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 AM
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom
Love the Skin You're In Workshop Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 AM Join Racine Smith Williams for an inspiring workshop exploring her book Upside Down Is Right
Mondays at 10:30 AM Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 11:30 AM Family Storytime Earth Day Family Storytime Monday, April 20 at 6 PM Pajama Storytime: Ladybugs! Tuesday, May 12 at 6 PM
R Tiny Art Showcase - Trash to Treasure Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 PM Celebrate community creativity at the showcase with recycled Earth Day masterpieces. Pick up a canvas March 18–April 10 and submit by April 15. An exhibit will be held through May. Meade High School Jazz Band Performance Saturday, April 25 at 3 PM Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with live music performed by the talented students of the Meade High School Jazz Band. Cardio Drumming for Fun and Fitness Thursday, April 30 at 6:30 PM Stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. Friends and Family CPR Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 AM Learn the essential skills needed to help someone in a cardiac emergency. Perfect for parents, grandparents, caregivers and community members, this hands-on workshop focuses on confidence- building and preparedness in a relaxed, supportive environment. This is a non-certification course. TEENS Teen Art Club Tuesdays, March 3 and April 7 at 5 PM Hang out, have a snack and make some art at our club!
The Wager by David Grann Thursday, April 9 at 2 PM
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10 AM Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10 and 11 AM Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10 and 11 AM Family Storytime March 3 and 17; April 7 and 21; May 5 and 19 at 6 PM Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 AM from balancing the most CDs on your finger to typing the alphabet backwards the fastest. Suggested for grades 3-7. PRESCHOOL ⚛ Preschool Hangout Saturday, March 7 Fridays, April 24 and May 16 at 10:30 AM Hang out with library friends as we build kindergarten skills! KIDS Wings of Fire Fan Fest Wednesday, April 1 at 5:30 PM Celebrate the fantastical world of Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire series with crafts, games and friends! Break the World Record! Saturday, April 25 at 2 PM Try to break a world record with random challenges
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Thursday, May 14 at 2 PM
Side Up with themes of resilience, friendship, forgiveness and accepting differences through activities.
⚛ Mending with American Sewing Guild Saturday, March 14 at 1 PM
R The Great Movies Discussion: Spring Edition
R Virtual Lunch and Learn with Author Taleen Voskuni Thursday, April 9 at 12 PM Learn the ins and outs of traditional publishing with Armenian author Taleen Voskuni during this virtual session presented by the queer rom-com author of Sorry Bro and Lavash at First Sight . R The Mindful Art of Zentangle Tuesday, April 28 at 6 PM Enjoy a meditative art session led by a certified Zentangle instructor. For a complete list of supplies needed, visit www. aacpl.net/events . Presenter: Dawn Schulman R Navigating Aging Alone? Seven Strategies for Living Well and Planning Ahead as a Solo Ager Tuesday, May 19 at 6 PM Learn how proactive planning can empower you to thrive, maintain independence and enjoy a fulfilling life as you age. Presenter: Cared Prepared Inc.
Learn simple hand-mending and machine- mending skills to repair clothing and extend its life with materials and demos available. Heckle a Classic Hollywood Movie Wuthering Heights (NR,1939) Monday, March 23 at 6 PM Join us for a screening of Wuthering Heights where audience commentary is encouraged. Laugh, groan and lovingly heckle this classic gothic romance as it unfolds on the big screen. Navigating Senior Living and Healthcare Saturday, March 28 at 11 AM Experts from CarePatrol and Care Prepared discuss resources and programs for navigating senior living and healthcare including Maryland Access Point programs, VA benefits, assisted living subsidies and more. "Code Switched" with Dr. Tony Keith Jr. Saturday, May 2 at 2 PM Join Dr. Tony Keith Jr., a poet, author and educator,
Privacy Pods
Fridays, March 6, April 10 and May 1 at 7 PM Each month, we will discuss a specific movie from our Kanopy collection. Watch the movie beforehand, then join us for a lively discussion. R English Conversation Club Thursdays, March 19, April 23 and May 14 at 6:30 PM Jueves 19 de marzo, 23 de abril y 14 de mayo 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 Ingl és. Se requiere inscripción para recibir el link de Zoom. R ⚛ The Buzz on Lightyears: How Astronomers Measure Cosmic Distances Tuesday, March 24 at 6 PM Learn how scientists take the steps that lead from measuring day-to-day distances like the length of a ruler all the way to the edge of the observable universe! Presenter: Rich Isaacman
Need a quiet, private spot for a call or meeting? Reserve a Privacy Pod at the Crofton , Odenton , or Maryland City at Russett branches. Each pod seats two and includes a small surface for your laptop. According to Rachael Troianos Halbig, branch manager at the Crofton Library, their Privacy Pod has had more than 200 reservations since its installation in June 2025 and is used daily for everything from homeschooling to background check meetings. Customers can use the space for up to four hours, and Crofton and Odenton customers should reserve their preferred time in the meeting rooms section of the library’s website at www.aacpl.info/meetingrooms . Maryland City at Russett customers should call the branch to reserve. Some walk-ups also may be accommodated, pending availability.
Teen De-stress Cafe Monday, May 4 at 5 PM
Take some time out to destress and give yourself permission to rest and relax! Participate in some simple art activities, watch some ASMR videos or simply chill and hang out with friends.
to explore the history of African American Vernacular English and spoken word in an interactive presentation.
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