Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Spring 2026

GLEN BURNIE Women's History Month Storytime Surprise Saturday, March 7 at 10:30 AM For preschoolers Celebrate girls and women in sports with a storytime full of dancing, singing and a female athlete as our guest reader. MARYLAND CITY AT RUSSETT ⚛ Women Scientists Mock Symposium Saturday, March 7 at 10:30 AM For kids Learn about a variety of women scientists and their work at our mock symposium. Have fun exploring some of their experiments!

SEVERN Rosie the Riveter: World War II Hero Saturday, March 28 at 2 PM For all Discover the real Rosie the Riveter through Rose Leigh Monroe’s WWII story in this inspiring presentation honoring women workers and veterans. SEVERNA PARK Girl Power Hour Saturday, March 7 at 10 AM

MOUNTAIN ROAD Who's Cooking? Julia Child - Queen of Cuisine Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 PM For adults Join our cookbook club to share Julia Child-inspired dishes. Bring enough to serve at least five people and a copy of your recipe to share.

ODENTON ⚛ STEAM Ahead: Be a Scientist! Tuesday, March 31 at 2 PM For kids Dive into hands-on crafts and experiments inspired by women trailblazers.

For preschoolers and kids Who runs the world? Girls!

DISCOVERIES: THE LIBRARY AT THE MALL Choose Your Muse Tuesday, March 10 at 6 PM For adults Paint night highlights artist Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock of the abstract expressionist movement. Try one of their styles or both. Maryland HERstory Saturday, March 21 at 2 PM For kids Learn about and engage in activities centered around women from Maryland who have made an impact in history. Poetry Mad Libs Monday, March 23 at 6 PM For teens Discover famous women poets throughout history in this fun, mad lib style game. Women's History Month: Trailblazer Trivia Wednesday, March 25 at 6 PM For adults Join us for an evening of mocktails, socializing and friendly competition as we celebrate the achievements of trailblazing women. EDGEWATER Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Equality for All! Saturday, March 28 at 10:30 AM For all Learn about Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s courageous fight for women’s rights and legacy through an interactive portrayal by award-winning actress and Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung. R Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Women's History Month Trivia Night Monday, March 30 at 6 PM For adults and teens Enjoy stimulating questions and friendly competition that will challenge your knowledge of women's history.

Celebrate girl power stories and activities. ⚛ Women in STEAM Storytime Saturday, March 28 at 10 AM For preschoolers Join us for an interactive storytime about women in STEAM!

SCAN HERE Learn more about Women’s History Month events and resources at AACPL or visit www.aacpl.net/womens-history-month .

KINDERGARTEN READINESS SCAN THIS CODE FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF KINDERGARTEN READINESS EVENTS à

BROOKLYN PARK ⚛ Women in STEM: Fiber Arts and Coding Saturday, March 14 at 11 AM For teens Explore how fiber arts connect to computer science and how early coders were women during a hands- on presentation linking weaving and coding. BUSCH ANNAPOLIS ⚛ Flicks with Sticks: Hidden Figures (2016, PG) Saturday, March 21 at 2 PM For adults and teens Bring any needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie. CROFTON Makers of a Movement: African American Women Who Rewrote America's Possibilities Thursday, March 12 at 6 PM For adults Explore the lives and legacies of transformational African American women whose work shaped entertainment, education, business and activism. Presenter: Sabrina Lemieux

HORA DEL CUENTO BILINGÜE | BILINGUAL STORYTIME Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and Spanish. Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, canciones, rimas y actividades mientras desarrollan habilidades de lectura en inglés y en español,

Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Fridays, March 20 and May 15 at 10:30 AM Viernes 20 de marzo y 15 de mayo a las 10:30 AM Glen Burnie Saturdays, March 14 and 28, April 25 and May 23 at 10:30 AM Sábados, 14 y 28 de marzo, 25 de abril y 23 de mayo a las 10:30 AM Linthicum Saturday, March 28 at 10:30 AM Sábado 28 de marzo a las 10:30 AM Odenton

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. Edgewater Saturdays, April 11 and May 9

DEALE R Art Night: Women Silhouette Art Tuesday, March 10 at 6 PM For adults Enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? Join us to create art. Hands of Harmony Saturday, March 28 at 11:30 AM For all Join us for a special concert by the Hands of Harmony Sign Language Choir, an all-volunteer group performing songs in sign language to share its beauty through music.

Brooklyn Park Tuesdays, March 3, April 7 and May 5 at 11:30 AM Martes, 3 de marzo, 7 de abril y 5 de mayo a las 11:30 AM Busch Annapolis Saturdays, March 14, April 11 and May 9 at 10:30 AM Sábados,14 de marzo, 11 de abril y 9 de mayo a las 10:30 AM Crofton

Broadneck Fridays, March 6, April 17 and May 15 at 10:30 AM Brooklyn Park Fridays at 11:30 AM Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Fridays, March 6, April 24 and May 22 at 10:30 AM Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturdays, March 7 and May 2 at 10 AM

at 10:30 AM Glen Burnie Thursdays at 10 AM Severn Saturdays, March 14 and April 4 at 10:30 AM Severna Park Saturday, April 11 at 10 AM

Saturday, May 23 at 10:30 AM Sábado 23 de mayo a las 10:30 AM

Thursday, April 23 at 6 PM Jueves 23 de abril a las 6 PM

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

March, April and May 2026

Bilingual Program

ASL Interpreter Available

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