AACPL Happenings Newsletter Summer 2023

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Glen Burnie, continued Senior Sip and Social Fridays, June 30, July 28 and August 25 at 10 am Enjoy a hot beverage and get creative with a simple art project at our monthly senior social event.

Maryland City at Russett Tuesdays at Two Socialize with other seniors. Refreshments served. Potluck Tuesday, June 20 at 2 pm Bring a favorite snack or dessert that represents your heritage and tell us about its importance to you. Please no shellfish, peanuts or peanut butter. Trivia through the Decades Tuesday, July 11 at 2 pm Test your knowledge and have fun with easy trivia. Fire Safety for Seniors Tuesday, August 15 at 2 pm A speaker from the Anne Arundel County Fire Department will answer questions about fire safety. Severna Park

Brooklyn Park ‘70s Trivia Night! Wednesday, August 30 at 6 pm Prepare to test your trivia skills with a fun trivia night about the 1970s! Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Senior Tea & Social Wednesdays, June 7, July 5 and August 9 at 11 am Monthly social event complimented by an activity related to the arts. Refreshments will be served. Un evento social, mensualmente, en el que realizan una actividad relacionada con las artes. Se servirán refrigerios. El programa será presentado en inglés. Neurodiverse Meet Up Wednesdays, June 14, July 19 and August 23 at 11 am Check out this monthly social event for neurodivergent adults. Everyone is welcome, so join us to socialize and meet new friends. Edgewater R Strum Along With Us! Saturdays, June 17, July 15 and August 26 at 10 am Novice ukulele players are welcome to join more experienced players from UkeAnnapolis as they strum and sing. Music books and a limited number of ukuleles will be provided. Glen Burnie Learn Counted Cross Stitch Saturday, June 3 at 2 pm Learn basic counted cross stitch with members of the Constellation Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America. Chapter members will be available to help and advise participants with embroidery projects. Monday Night Music: Project Locrea Monday, June 12 at 7 pm Enjoy Project Locrea, a world-folk fusion ensemble dedicated to creating original compositions and contemporary arrangements inspired by folk music of different countries. Anime & Manga Club for Adults! Tuesdays, June 13, July 11 and August 8 at 6 pm Get ready to share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork and cosplay! R Ukulele Beginner Strum Thursdays, June 15, July 20 and August 17 at 6:30 pm Get a “quick start” lesson on the basics followed by playing beginner or

Moovin’ & Groovin’ for Adults Monday, August 14 at 6:30 pm Come, learn, move and have a little fun!

Alif Laila Sitar Concert Saturday, August 26 at 2 pm

Maestro Alif Laila is a Bangladeshi-American who will share the rich heritage of South Asian classical music. Linthicum Donuts and Discussions for Seniors Fridays, June 16, July 14 and August 11 at 10:30 am Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing and donuts.

Homeschool Book Swap Saturday, June 24 at 11 am

Gently used curriculum, reading or other books may be donated on the day of the program. Families wishing to exchange materials can stay and swap.

ARTS AND CRAFTS JOIN US FOR ARTS, CRAFTS, MAKING AND MORE. MATERIALS PROVIDED UNLESS NOTED.

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Busch Annapolis, continued R ⚛ Community Story Quilt! Wednesdays, July 12, 19 and 26 at 6 pm

Deale , continued R Art Night: Spiderman Tuesday, August 1 at 6:30 pm Edgewater Crafty Seniors Thursdays, June 22, July 27 and August 24 at 3 pm Glen Burnie R Maker’s Night: Famous Artist Series Wednesdays, June 21, July 19 and August 16 at 6 pm R Glen Burnie Creates: RenFest Accessories

Broadneck R Paint Night: Summer Wednesday, August 30 at 6 pm Brooklyn Park Paint and Sip Tuesday, August 29 at 4 pm Relax and have fun painting while you sip a mocktail. Busch Annapolis Flix with Sticks Saturdays at 2 pm Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! • Mama Mia (PG-13, 2008) June 3 • Bridges of Madison County (PG-13, 1995) July 15 • Chocolat (PG-13, 2000) August 12 R Sewing Basics Thursdays, June 15, 22 and 29 at 6 pm Attend all three sessions to complete the project or join one session to learn at your own pace. ⚛ Cricut Design Basics Tuesday, June 27 at 3 pm Learn how to use Cricut Design Studio software when making designs with our Cricut Maker machine.

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Wednesdays at 11 am , Wednesday, June 21 at 4:30 pm

¡Hable con un abogado voluntario, durante un tiempo máximo de 20 minutos, sobre un asunto legal civil no familiar de forma gratuita! Una vez que se haya registrado, se le enviará una hoja de admisión e instrucciones para reunirse con el abogado. Regístrese para una cita en circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library o llame a la biblioteca jurídica al 410-222-1387.

R More Online Events Virtual Visits Voyage into a new learning discovery each month. Enjoy topics of interest provided by experts. From Mountains to Sea, Exploring Maryland’s Natural Areas Thursday, June 8 at 7 pm National Cryptologic Museum Wednesday, July 19 at 7 pm 100 Regional Beaches in 15 Days Thursday, August 10 at 7 pm Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointment, visit circuitcourt.org/legal-help/ lawyer-in-the-library or call the law library at 410- 222-1387.

Lois Findlay will teach you how to use your sewing skills and creative flair to help make a community quilt reflecting this year’s Summer @ Your Library theme. Prior experience in sewing is required.

All Together Now Adult Craft Monday, July 17 at 6:30 pm

⚛ Play With 3D Pens! Tuesday, July 25 at 3 pm Learn about 3D pens, how to use them safely and create something cool. ⚛ Makerspace Tour Tuesday, August 29 at 3 pm Take a tour of our most popular items in the Makerspace including our button maker, 3D pens and more! Deale S@YL Art Program: All Together Now Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 pm Create All Together Now themed artwork to serve as wall decorations for Summer @ Your Library 2023. R Art From Around The World Parts 1 to 3 Tuesdays, June 20, July 11 and August 8 at 6:30 pm

Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 pm Maryland City at Russett R Mixed Media Paint Night Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30 pm Odenton

What is Cosplay? Monday, June 12 at 6 pm

Join us for a talk about cosplay! Learn the history of the hobby and the culture surrounding what it is today. Adult Writers’ Group Saturdays, June 17 and July 15 at 2 pm We welcome writers of all abilities interested in a read and critique group. Open to all forms of writing. Mondays are Murder Online True Crime Discussion Mondays, June 26, July 24 and August 28 at 7 pm A true crime discussion group that explores famous solved and unsolved cases. Topics change every month.

R Art Inspired By Music Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 pm Listen to music from different genres as inspiration for creating pieces of art. R Paint Night Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 pm

intermediate songs. Bring your own ukulele, or reserve and pick up one of our loaners.

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