AACPL Happenings Newsletter Summer 2023

Anime & Manga Clubs Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games and more. Cosplay is always welcome! Deale | Mondays, June 5 and 26, July 10 and 24, August 7 and 21 at 6 pm Glen Burnie | Tuesdays, June 20, July 18 and August 15 at 6 pm Odenton | Tuesdays, June 13, July 11 and August 8 at 4:30 pm Severn | Wednesdays, June 7, July 5 and August 2 at 6 pm FOR TWEENS & TEENS

FYI... LIBRARY CLOSINGS Memorial Day : Sunday and Monday, May 28 and 29 Juneteenth : Monday, June 19 Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4 Anne Arundel County Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided for library- sponsored programs upon request to the branch manager at least one week in advance of the program date. Library Happenings is published four times a year by the Marketing and Communications Office, Library Headquarters, 5 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21401-7084. 410.222.7371 Christopher B. Nelson, chairman, Library Board of Trustees Skip Auld, chief executive officer

GAMES FOR ALL AGES Check out our entire lineup of games including bingo, chess, LEGO® Bricks and D20 programs at aacpl.net/events .

BOARD & CARD GAMES Bring your own game or play a selection of ours. Crofton Monday, August 21 at 6 pm Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Wednesdays, July 26 at 3 pm and August 30 at 4 pm Odenton Saturday, July 1 at 2 pm

TRIVIA CHALLENGES Show your smarts at our trivia night! Deale Tuesdays, June 27, July 18 and August 15 at 6:30 pm For teens and adults R Online Events Wednesday, June 14 at 7 pm Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30 pm (movies)

Brooklyn Park Be Kind to Yourself Thursday, June 1 at 4 pm Learn recipes to pamper yourself inside and out! Teen Action Group Saturdays, June 10, July 8 and August 5 at 2 pm Take part in planning and executing your own community service hours. Tabletop Game Fun! Wednesdays, June 14, July 12 and August 9 at 6 pm Bring your friends and try a new tabletop RPG! June: One Night Ultimate Werewolf July: Animal Adventures: Tales of Dungeons & Doggies August: Pathfinder Second Edition One Shot Make beautiful bracelets with your friends, celebrating summer and friendship. Mindfulness for Teens Wednesday, August 16 at 2 pm Prepare for the new school year with a lesson in mindfulness, learning its benefits and how you can use it every day. Presenter: Dr. Colby Peterson Busch Annapolis Dungeons & Dragons Saturdays June 10, July 8 and August 12 at 2 pm ⚛ Best Friends Crafts Thursday, August 10 at 3 pm Brave heroes wanted! Join forces with other daring adventurers and fight deadly monsters, meet strange foes, and search for fame and fortune!

Broadneck ⚛ Family Puzzle and Game Afternoon Saturday, July 22 at 1 pm Bring your old puzzles and games to swap out for new ones then stay to play with new friends! Brooklyn Park Party with Nintendo Switch! Tuesdays, June 13, July 11, and August 8 at 4 pm Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch video game system! R Parking Lot Pickleball Saturday, July 22 at 10:30 am Learn to play pickleball! Members of the Annapolis Pickleball Club will teach you the basics.

Deale R Harry Potter Escape Room Friday, August 25 1 to 4 pm Saturday, August 26 10 am to 4 pm

Edgewater R Storybook Escape Room Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 from 10 am to 5 pm Can you work together to find the last page of your storybook and escape? Call the Edgewater Library to sign up for a 45-minute time-slot.

R Crofton Teen Book Club Pocket Change Collective Series by various authors Wednesday, June 21 at 4:30 pm Summer Reading List Wednesday, July 19 at 4:30 pm MOVIE FOR TEENS Busch Annapolis Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13, 2021) Saturday, August 26 at 2 pm

Help Harry, Ron and Hermione save the day by solving puzzles and finding clues. Feel free to come dressed up as your favorite Harry Potter character. Call the Deale Library to register your group. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall R Welcome to Warhammer Saturday, July 8 at 2 pm Have you ever wanted to play Warhammer, but not sure where to start? Learn with us as we explore this strategy wargame together!

Crofton Zine Workshop Wednesday, July 12 at 2 pm

Linthicum Teen Gaming Afternoon Come for gaming sessions with our new Nintendo Switch! Tuesday, June 20 at 2:30 pm Tuesday, July 11 at 2:30 pm (Super Smash Bros. Tournament) Tuesday, August 8 at 2:30 pm (Mario Kart Tournament) Maryland City at Russett Illustrate a Story Wednesday, June 21 at 2 pm Challenge yourself to tell a story using just illustrations. You’ll construct your own Crankie Contraption to present and share your story. Odenton Craft for a Cause: Handmade Greeting Cards Saturday, July 8 at 2 pm Drop in to make handmade greeting cards with uplifting messages that will be sent to cancer patients and earn service hours. R Fun with Paper Clay! Thursday, July 27 at 6 pm Join us for a fun evening playing with paper clay – a light, versatile air-dry clay. Craft for a Cause: Paracord Lanyards Monday, August 7 at 2 pm Drop in to make paracord lanyards for military and first responders and earn service hours.

Want to get all of your ideas out of your head and onto the page? Learn about the fascinating, subversive history of zines and make one yourself! Deale Pokémon Card Swap & Trivia Wednesday, July 26 at 4 pm Bring your Pokémon cards, trade with other participants, and test your knowledge with Pokémon trivia. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Create Your Own Back-to-School Swag Saturday, August 26 at 2 pm Craft customized school supplies and locker swag to start the school year with style! Eastport-Annapolis Neck R Teen Art Night Thursdays, June 22 and August 17 at 6:30 pm Hang out and socialize while completing an art project. Materials provided. Edgewater R Teen “Selfie” Portrait Paint Day Monday, August 14 at 5 pm Let your inner artist shine by creating a “selfie” portrait. We will provide paint and a canvas. This event will be held outside, weather permitting.

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R Online Events ⚛ Virtual: How to Drive a Nuclear Reactor Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30 pm

Riviera Beach Teen Writers’ Club Tuesdays, June 13 and 27 and July 11 at 6 pm

Sarah Kachevas, photos and design Information in Library Happenings is subject to change, especially in times of inclement weather. Please check online or call your local branch for updates.

Explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers’ Association. A completed permission form is required for regular attendees. Severna Park Gratitude Journal Tuesday, August 1 at 2 pm Create a unique journal with custom- made stamps using Silhouette Mint.

Join us online for an information session with a staff instructor with the Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Program who will share information on joining the Navy, the nuclear program and nuclear reactors. Teen Writing Club Thursdays, June 8, July 13 and August 10 at 6:30 pm Explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they’ve already written to share, or just listen.

R Teen Lock-In Friday, June 16 at 6 pm

Celebrate the end of school and the start of summer at an after-hours party! Enjoy sweet treats, colorful crafts, games and more.

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