Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Fall 2024

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ALL Open Mic Night: Coffee House Style Monday, September 30 at 6:30 pm

ALL Dinosaur Park Adventures Tuesday, November 5 from 1 to 3:30 pm

Rainbow Tumbling Block Weaving Saturday, October 12 at 2 pm

Karaoke Party! Monday, November 11 at 6 pm Take center stage for singing and mingling and set

⚛ Build a Gnome Home Tuesday, October 15 at 1 pm

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by creating a colorful tumbling block weaving inspired by nonbinary textile artist Mx. Domestic.

Together we’ll forage for sticks, moss, rocks and more from the library grounds to create tiny homes

the tone for a night of musical fun. NaNoWriMo Writer’s Workshop Saturday, November 23 at 1 pm

Bring your talent! Sing, dance, read a poem, play an instrument, show your art or perform a skit for a library audience. Light refreshments provided. ADULTS The Queer Agenda Book Club A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer and trans-affirming setting. All identities are welcome! When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 pm

Calling dinosaur fans! Explore Maryland’s rich dinosaur history with an expert from Laurel’s Dinosaur Park. See fossils and enjoy dino crafts and activities. ADULTS Deaf Social and Game Day Saturdays, September 14, October 12 and November 9 at 2 pm Join us for a silent afternoon of games, ASL practice and socializing! Cyberpunk Social Monday, September 30 at 5:30 pm Craft your own cosplay form and dive into cyberpunk anime screenings! Cyberpunk attire or cosplay is encouraged. Lunch and Learn: Queer Icons Saturday, October 5 at noon Learn about three iconic queer trailblazers! Bring your lunch and snack while learning and sharing about the legacy and impact of these queer figures.

for your gnome to live in! Renfaire at Your Library Saturday, October 19 at 10:30 am

Upcyled Textiles: Button Up Shirts Saturday, November 23 from 2-4 pm

KIDS Early Reader Book Club

Gather in this encouraging environment to read an excerpt of something you’re writing and receive feedback from your peers! TEENS Explore Banksy’s street art and craft your own temporary masterpieces inspired by his iconic street art style! KIDS ⚛ Parachute Science for Kids Wednesday, September 4 at 3 pm Join us to learn the science behind parachutes and then build your own! Movie and Craft Night Tuesdays, September 24, October 22 and November 26 at 6 pm Watch a movie on our big screen and make a craft. Rebel Art: Banksy Style! Tuesday, October 29 at 2 pm

Bring your old button up shirts and join us to create an upcycled project that will give new life to your old fabrics and help to reduce fabric waste. TEENS Hackathon Tuesdays, September 10, October 8 and November 19 from 4 to 7 pm Level cybersecurity and technology skills by hacking your way through computer activities. Presenter: 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) For teens and adults

Kindergarten Readiness (Not held November 25-30) Babies in Bloom We’ll learn how to crystallize things we find while foraging and experiment with creating colorful and exciting crystals! Wander through medieval tales, try your hand at our different fun activities and indulge in the spirit of a renaissance fair. ⚛ STEM: Grow Your Own Crystals Wednesday, November 20 at 6 pm

Kindergarten Readiness (Not held November 25-30) Babies in Bloom Join us for an afternoon of fun crafts and activities to help you have a scary safe time this October. Mondays, October 7 and November 4 at 6:30 pm Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme. Scary Safe Crafternoon Thursday, October 3 at 2 pm

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm

Wednesdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Fridays at 10:30 am

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm

Wednesdays at 10:15 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:15 and 11:15 am

Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 am Family Storytime Saturdays, September 14, October 12 and November 9 (Military appreciation) at 10:15 am

Art Inspired By Music Tuesday, October 1 at 6 pm Listen to music from different genres as inspiration for creating pieces of art. Supplies provided.

Craft for a Cause- Friendship Bracelets Saturday, September 28 from 2 to 4 pm Make friendship bracelets for cancer patients — and earn service hours at the same time!

14 ⚛ STEM Program. See page 2 for details.

Library Happenings

September, October and November 2024



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