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Homeschool Resource Swap Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 AM Meet up with other homeschool families and share materials and resources. Community Baby Shower | Baby Shower Comunitario Tuesday, May 19 at 5 PM Martes, 19 de mayo a las 5 PM Enjoy free baby supplies, prizes and access to community resources. Disfrute de suministros gratuitos para bebés, premios y acceso a recursos comunitarios TEENS Teen Hangout Thursdays at 4 PM Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon. R After Hours Teen Lock In Party Friday, April 24 from 6 –7:30 PM Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, pizza and more! Registration and signed permission slip required. KIDS ⚛ STEAM Robotics Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 PM Experience innovation with the Mech Robotics Hawks from South River High School during a demonstration showcasing student-built and coded machines in action.
Peeps Diorama Contest Saturday, March 14 – Saturday, March 28 Create a shoebox-sized Peeps diorama based on a book and drop it off at Edgewater Library March 14–21. Return March 23–28 to vote with the winners announced March 30 .
ALL R Jigsaw Puzzle Competition Saturday, March 14 at 1:30 PM
Gather a team of family or friends to compete in a jigsaw puzzle contest. Teams race to finish a 500-piece puzzle in two hours or win with the
TEENS R After-Hours Lock-In: Library Taskmaster Friday, April 24 from 6 –7:30 PM Impress the library taskmaster by completing fun, silly tasks around the library. Inspired by the British show Taskmaster, teams tackle creative challenges where rule-breaking is encouraged. Finals Brain Break Thursday, May 7 at 4 PM Enjoy calming activities, relaxing vibes and cuddle with a friendly therapy pup to de-stress from the end of the school year. KIDS Kids' Mindful Minutes Club Mondays, March 2, April 4 and May 4 at 4 PM Kids will enjoy short, science-backed mindfulness activities like meditation, beginner's yoga, breathing exercises and sensory breaks. Presenter: Rita Lynn, Sunday Mediate Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club Mondays, March 16, April 13 and May 18 at 4 PM Join us for stories and activities where we change what happens, just like Choose Your Own Adventure books. This book club is best for children in grades 3-5. ⚛ Earth Day: Stormwater Marble Run Saturday, April 11 at 2 PM Join the Watershed Stewards Academy to learn how stormwater runoff pollution impacts local rivers and the Chesapeake Bay and explore solutions to reduce those impacts. PRESCHOOL Hearts and Crafts Friday, May 1 at 10:30 AM Preschoolers can make gifts for their loved ones at this Mother's Day themed art party!
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Hands of Harmony Sign Language Choir Concert Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 AM Join us for a special concert by an all-volunteer group performing songs in sign language to share
fewest pieces left. ADULTS R Cookbook Club
“For fans of”… BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS The next time you’re grieving the end of a book and want something similar (or entirely new!), Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) has tons of resources to bridge the gap to your next favorite reading addiction. Head over to “Reader’s Services” under the “Books and More” tab on www.aacpl.net . Not only will you discover AACPL staff-curated book lists, the NoveList resource offers curated lists based on everything from holidays to similar authors, as well as ultra-niche lists (think “for fans of Labubu,”“for fans of The Pitt,” and many more!). You’re just a couple of clicks away from discovering your next favorite titles with your library card.
its beauty through music. Star Wars Day Celebration Monday, May 4 at 6 PM
Choose a recipe matching the monthly cooking theme, prepare it at home and bring it to share. Call the branch for more information. St. Patrick's Day Wednesday, March 11 at 6 PM
STREAM CLASSICAL, JAZZ, WORLD, ROCK AND OTHER GENRES WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD!
Celebrate all things Star Wars with games, trivia and more! Costumes and props are welcome!
ADULTS SERC Storytellers
New to You Ingredients Wednesday, April 8 at 6 PM Asian Foods Wednesday, May 13 at 6 PM Retirement Planning Tuesday, March 17 at 6 PM
Join us for a storytelling and science discovery series from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Learn
more about the Chesapeake Bay and enjoy hands- on exploration of real specimens with scientists and educators. The Secret Lives of River Otters Wednesday, March 18 at 1 PM Forests That Tell Time Wednesday, April 15 at 1 PM Oyster Cities Wednesday, May 20 at 1 PM R FREE US Coast Guard Boater's Safety Certification Course Saturday, April 18 (Part 1) April 25
Learn smart strategies to save, grow and protect your wealth with insights into retirement planning, estate planning, long-term care and tax strategies for a worry-free retirement. Presenter: Karla Hight-Gross, World System Builder Native gardens increase biodiversity, connect to natural ecosystems and provide habitat for native wildlife. Join a Master Gardener from the University of Maryland Extension for a step-by- step explanation of how to create a native garden. R Understanding and Dealing with Dementia- Related Behaviors Thursday, April 2 at 6 PM Identify some common difficult dementia behaviors and their triggers, and learn strategies to help decrease them. Presenter: Mary Chaput, Dept. of Aging and Disabilities Bingo: National Donate Live Month Saturday, April 11 at 2 PM Join us for an educational and family-friendly bingo 5 Steps to a Native Garden Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 AM activity hosted by Infinite Legacy. You can earn prizes and learn about organ and tissue donation.
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Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Thursdays at 10:30 AM Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 AM Family Storytime Nature Storytime at South River Farm Park Monday, March 2 at 10:30 AM Bedtime Stories for Spring Chickens Monday, March 9 at 5:30 PM Stuffed Animal Sleepover Monday, April 20 at 5:30 PM Nature Storytime at Beverly Triton Nature Park Mondays, April 6 and May 4 at 10:30 AM Royal Tales & Dragon Scales Monday, May 11 at 5:30 PM
PRESCHOOL School Skills for Preschoolers
(Part 2) from 10 AM to 4:30 PM This two-day boating safety
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom
course, required by Maryland law for operators born after July 1, 1972, will help you become a better and safer boater. Presenter: USCG Auxiliary Herring Bay R Meditative Mandala Painting Workshop
Fridays, March 20 and April 17 at 10:30 AM Learning disguised as play! Explore different activities to support early literacy and school readiness skills. Children's Day | El Día de Los Niños Saturday, April 25 at 10 AM This is an event for the whole family that celebrates children and reading. There will be stories, songs, a craft and more! Este es un evento para toda la familia que celebra a los niños y la lectura. ¡Habrá historias, canciones, una artesanía y más!
Wednesdays at 10 AM Toddler Time Thursdays at 10 AM Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 AM Family Storytime
Family Storytime | Cuentos para la Familia Saturdays, April 11 and May 23 at 10:30 AM Ballet Storytime and Preview Friday, May 15 at 11 AM
Saturday, May 16 at 11 AM Create a Mandala on a small canvas using the art of dot painting. For teens and adults
8 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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