AACPL Happenings Newsletter Summer 2023

Summer @ Your Library Kickoff Events Enjoy activities, crafts and refreshments to welcome the season and register for S@YL. Broadneck | Thursday, June 29 at 3 pm Busch Annapolis | Wednesday, June 21 at 1 pm Deale | Wednesday, June 21 at 2 pm Glen Burnie | Thursday, June 29 at 2 pm Severn | Friday, June 23 at 10:30 am All Together Now! SUMMER @ YOUR LIBRARY Sign up for the Summer @Your Library challenge at any branch or online and pick up a gameboard to earn prizes along the way. Use the Beanstack Tracker app or sign up at aacpl.beanstack.org . Enjoy fun events and activities planned to encourage you. This year, we are proud to partner with Kindness Grows Here to share stories from kids in our county who foster kindness and friendship every day. Learn more at aacpl.net/summer .

Rock and Rhyme with Mr. Jon and Friends Join multiple Parents’ Choice Award winner Mr. Jon for a concert for the whole family. Using songs, rhymes, books and puppets, Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey will entertain you with a show for all ages. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Thursday, July 27 at 10:30 am Edgewater Monday, July 31 at 10:30 am The ABCs of Hip-Hop Baba Bomani’s program uses rhythm and rhyme to explain basic reading and math concepts. Students have fun breaking and learning how to rap the alphabet backward while building crucial active listening skills and discovering Black history.

Summer @ Your Library Midway Celebrations Come together to celebrate the halfway point of your summer reading journey with crafts and other fun activities! Brooklyn Park Tuesday, July 18 at 2 pm Crofton Wednesday, July 26 at 5 pm (teens) Maryland City at Russett Tuesday, July 25 at 4 pm Severn Thursday, July 20 at 3 pm

Books! The Magic is Real! Magician Joe Romano’s show celebrates this summer’s theme by weaving magic with stories about kindness, unity and friendship! Broadneck Monday, July 3 at 2, 4 and 6 pm Brooklyn Park Saturday, July 1 at 11 am Busch Annapolis Thursday, July 27 at 2, 4 and 6 pm Crofton Monday, July 24 at 11 am and 1 pm Deale Edgewater Saturday, July 8 at 1 and 3 pm Glen Burnie Thursday, July 6 at 11 am Linthicum

¡Hola, Amigo! 123 Andrés brings a multilingual celebration of friendship and community, where we work together, share ideas and help each other. The program incorporates songs in Spanish and English, and a variety of genres and rhythms from across Latin America. Broadneck Tuesday, July 25 at 10:30 am and 1 pm Brooklyn Park Friday, July 21 at 11:30 am Busch Annapolis Monday, June 26 at 10:30 am and 1 pm Crofton Wednesday, June 28 at 10:30 am and 1 pm Deale Wednesday, August 2 at 10:30 am and 1 pm Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Thursday, August 3 at 10:30 am and 1 pm Eastport-Annapolis Neck Tuesday, July 18 at 10:30 am Edgewater Monday, July 24 at 10:30 am and 1 pm Glen Burnie Thursday, July 20 at 10:30 am Linthicum Tuesday, August 1 at 1:30 pm Maryland City at Russett Tuesday, June 27 at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Odenton Friday, July 28 at 11 am and 1 pm Severn Tuesday, August 1 at 10:30 am Severna Park Thursday, June 29 at 10:30 am and 1 pm Annapolis Opera Presents: Stories through Music Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. Broadneck Wednesday, June 28 at 6 pm Brooklyn Park Thursday, August 3 at 6 pm Busch Annapolis Thursday, July 6 at 6 pm Crofton Monday, July 3 at 6 pm Deale Wednesday, July 5 at 6 pm Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Edgewater Tuesday, June 27 at 6 pm Glen Burnie Wednesday, August 2 at 6 pm Linthicum Tuesday, July 25 at 6 pm Maryland City at Russett Monday, July 24 at 6 pm Odenton Thursday, June 29 at 6 pm Severn Wednesday, July 26 at 6 pm Severna Park Monday, July 31 at 6 pm Monday, June 26 at 6 pm Eastport-Annapolis Neck Tuesday, August 1 at 6 pm

Eastport-Annapolis Neck Tuesday, June 27 at 2 pm Linthicum Wednesday, June 28 at 2 pm

Severn Thursday, June 29 at 2 pm

Thursday, July 27 at 2 pm Eastport-Annapolis Neck Tuesday, July 18 at 11:30 am

Thursday, July 6 at 2 pm Maryland City at Russett Thursday, August 3 at 2 and 4 pm Odenton Wednesday, July 5 at 2, 4, and 6 pm Severn Monday, July 3 at 11 am Severna Park Monday, July 17 at 11 am , 1 and 3 pm

The Paperback Writers - A Beatles Singalong Join library staff band The Paperback Writers on a magical mystery tour! We need a little help from our friends to perform our favorite Beatles songs. In case of inclement weather, please check our website for location changes. Busch Annapolis Thursday, July 6 at 2:30 pm Glen Burnie Thursday, June 8 at 2:30 pm Odenton Thursday, August 3 at 2 pm Stevens Puppets: The Sleeping Beauty Hand carved, beautifully costumed marionettes enact the play with the help of skilled manipulators. Accented by Tchaikovsky’s music, the dramatic and humorous script by Peabody Award winner Martin Stevens and the gorgeous costumes by the internationally acclaimed Margie, make this familiar tale live again. Broadneck Thursday, July 13 at 11 am Brooklyn Park Tuesday, July 11 at 11 am Busch Annapolis Monday, July 10 at 2 pm Crofton Tuesday, July 11 at 6 pm Deale Wednesday, July 12 at 2 pm Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Friday, July 14 at 2 pm Eastport-Annapolis Neck Wednesday, July 12 at 11 am Edgewater Monday, July 10 at 6 pm Glen Burnie Monday, July 10 at 11 am Linthicum Thursday, July 13 at 2 pm Maryland City at Russett Thursday, July 13 at 6 pm Odenton Friday, July 14 at 11 am Severn Tuesday, July 11 at 2 pm Severna Park Wednesday, July 12 at 6 pm

When I Stepped on a LEGO ® , a Mermaid Discovered a Chicken Sandwich A poetic monologue of dreams and rainbows unfolds as Mr. Regie discovers a magical LEGO® Bricks block of poetry and a kaleidoscopic array of poetic devices and magical creatures emerge. The solo play connects generations of Filipino warriors and wordsmiths to the art of creative language and rhythm. Brooklyn Park Tuesday, July 25 at 2 pm Glen Burnie Monday, July 24 at 11 am Odenton Wednesday, July 19 at 11 am Severna Park Wednesday, July 26 at 2 pm

Friday, June 30 at 11 am and 1 pm Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Thursday, July 20 at 3 and 5 pm

Eastport-Annapolis Neck Tuesday, July 25 at 2 pm

Eco Adventures: Calling All Animal Rescuers! There is an animal in trouble and it needs our help. Work together and test our kindness, teamwork and devotion to help save our animal friends. Learn about what it takes to make a rescue operation succeed and meet some LIVE rescued animals! Broadneck Tuesday, August 1 at 2 and 4 pm Brooklyn Park Thursday, July 6 at 2 pm Busch Annapolis Saturday, July 22 at 11 am and 1 pm Edgewater Monday, July 17 at 11 am and 1 pm

Summer @ Your Library Grand Finales! Come out and celebrate the end of the Summer @ Your Library reading challenge!

Maryland City at Russett Thursday, July 6 at 11 am Odenton Wednesday, August 2 at 11 am and 1 pm

Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Wednesday, August 16 at 10 am

Come to this family-friendly touch-a-truck event that offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore the large trucks and machines they see but never get to touch! Edgewater Wednesday, August 16 at 2 pm Severn Friday, August 11 at 10:30 am

Eastport-Annapolis Neck Monday, July 3 at 11 am

Juggling Funny Stories You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances. Full of energy, humor and imagination, Chris creates colorful characters through his unique combination of acting, storytelling, comedy and juggling. Everyone will have fun. Broadneck Friday, July 21 at 11 am and 2 pm Crofton Monday, July 17 at 11 am and 1 pm Deale Wednesday, July 19 at 1 and 3 pm Linthicum Thursday, July 20 at 11 am Maryland City at Russett Tuesday, July 18 at 2 and 4 pm Severn Thursday, July 20 at 2 pm

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