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Photograph Identification and Preservation Workshop Saturday, October 19 at 10:30 am Join the Laurel Historical Society for a session on the history of photography and learn photo preservation tips along with how to care for your family photos. Saturday Morning Paint with Coffee Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 am Paint using coffee on canvas. All supplies included. Join the Laurel Historical Society for an overview of World Wars I and II, featuring updated research and new collection items on Laurel’s military history. TEENS Woven Yarn Bowls Tuesday, October 29 at 2 pm Make a decorative woven bowl using only a paper plate and yarn. Laurel During the World Wars Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm
KIDS ⚛ Science Saturdays Saturdays as listed below at 10:30 am Explore a different science topic on the second
ALL ⚛ Homeschool Lunch & Recess Mondays, September 9, October 14 and November 11 at noon Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. ADULTS Anime Watch Party Wednesday, September 4 at 6 pm Join us for a fun night of anime watching, lively discussion and Japanese snacks. Crofton Houseplant Club Mondays, September 30, October 21 and November 25 at 6 pm Join us for an evening full of planty fun!
KIDS Book Buddies
Adult Book Club
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Thursday, September 12 at 2 pm
Weird But True! National Geographic series Thursday, September 19 at 4:15 pm
Saturday of each month. September 14: Fairy Tales
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub Thursday, October 10 at 2 pm
ADULTS R Beginner Line Dancing Fun Tuesday, September 17, Thursday, October 3 and Wednesday, November 20 at 6 pm Learn some more beginner line dances and discover a fun, low-impact physical activity! Our Tiny Art Showcase is back! This time, we are asking you to create a masterpiece inspired by a challenged or banned book or author. Registered participants may pick up a tiny canvas September 9-19. Artwork must be no larger than 4”x 4”, labeled and dropped off by September 20 to be included in our showcase. Art will be exhibited in the branch for the month of October. R Banned Book Tiny Art Showcase Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 pm The Great Movies Discussion Fridays, September 6, October 4 and November 1 at 7 pm We will discuss a specific movie from our Kanopy collection each month. Watch the movie beforehand, then join us for a discussion on Zoom. English Conversation Club R Online Events
October 12: L ego Marble Maze November 9: Backbone Explorers
Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark by Alvin Schwartz Thursday, October 10 at 4:15 pm ⚛ It’s Dinovember! Thursday, November 21 at 4:15 pm
Kindergarten Readiness (Not held November 25-30) Babies in Bloom Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 11:30 am Family Storytime Saturday, September 28 at 10:30 am : Magical, Musical, Math Tuesday, October 22 at 6 pm : Purple Party Maryland Mayhem: Scoundrels, Spies and Sinners in the Free State Wednesday, November 6 at 6 pm You may know about Maryland’s infamous crimes like the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, but what about its lesser-known misdeeds? Join us to learn about Alger Hiss and other episodes. Presenter: Staff of the State Library Resource Center Genealogy: Crash Course on Using Fold3 Thursday, November 7 from 6:30-7:45 pm Learn to navigate Fold3 (a genealogical and historical collection of U.S. military records) and find records for your research. View from home or in person at the Odenton Library. Presenter: Genealogist Margaret M. McMahon, Ph.D. Heads or Tails? The Story of American Coins Tuesday, November 12 at 6 pm
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto Thursday, November 14 at 2 pm
DINOSAURS
⚛ Haunted Laboratory: Halloween Science Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm Wander through the spooky lab to finish the scientist’s abandoned experiments. PRESCHOOL Fungi Friends Storytime! Saturday, October 19 at 10:30 am Join us for a morning of fungi fun and frolic as we explore the fantastical world of mushrooms via stories, rhymes and crafts. Dinovember Storytime Saturday, November 9 at 10:30 am Celebrate Dinovember at our prehistoric dinosaur storytime.
⚛ Supernovae: When Stars Go BOOM! Monday, September 23 at 6 pm
Retired NASA astronomer Dr. Rich Isaacman returns by popular demand to describe supernovae. Watch an actual video of one of them in action! Liven Up Your LinkedIn Wednesday, October 2 at 6 pm This session will help you establish, edit or expand your LinkedIn profile. Vibrant Soups Thursday, October 24 at 6 pm Enjoy a cooking demonstration of an Italian soup with tips for customizations, flavor combinations and vegan/vegetarian options. View from home or in person at the Busch Annapolis Library. Presenter: Thirsty Radish
Club de conversación en inglés Monday, September 9 at 6:30 pm Lunes 9 de septiembre a las 6:30 pm
Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Únase a nosotros para practicar Inglés. Se requiere inscripción para recibir el link de Zoom.
Kindergarten Readiness (Not held November 25-30) Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10 and 11 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10 and 11 am
The Mindful Art of Zentangle Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 pm
Beneficial Bats in Your Belfry Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 pm
Explore early American currencies, the history of the silver dollar and modern coinage.
Enjoy a meditative art session led by a certified Zentangle instructor. Find a complete list of supplies needed at aacpl.net/events.
Dive into the beneficial qualities of bats as we learn about species worldwide and in Maryland. Learn how to attract these misunderstood creatures.
10 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events. ⚛ STEM Program. See page 2 for details.
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