Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Fall 2024

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ALL Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 pm

ADULTS Electric Efficiency: At Home and on the Go Tuesday, September 3 at 6 pm Join BGE to learn about energy-saving programs and enjoy an EV car show. Bring your EV and friends to discover savings!

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 am Family Storytime Saturdays, September 7 and November 2 Mondays, September 9, October 7 and November 4 at 6 pm : Pajama Family Storytime Bring your own brown bag lunch to enjoy with other homeschoolers, followed by indoor recess with games and activities. ⚛ Lego ® Challenge Wednesdays, October 2, November 6 and September 4 at 4 pm Take the LEGO ® Challenge and build a masterpiece! Creations will be displayed after the program. KIDS ⚛ Homeschool Lunch and Hangout Mondays, September 23, October 28 and November 25 at 11 am

Senior Hangout Fridays, September 13, October 11 and November 8 at 10:30 am Enjoy puzzles, games and crafts while getting to know other seniors in the community.

Preparing for Home Ownership Thursday, October 10 at 6 pm Learn how to save for a down payment and build a budget that includes your future monthly mortgage payment. Presenter: M&T Bank Credit Building Saturday, November 16 at 3 pm Improving your credit is something that anyone can do, so join us to learn how. Presenter: M&T Bank TEENS Teen Writers’ Club Tuesdays, September 10 and 24, October 8 and 22 and November 12 at 6 pm Explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers’ Association. A permission form is required for new attendees. KIDS ⚛ Lego ® Create Challenge Saturdays, September 28, October 12 and November 9 at 11:30 am Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the library. R Who Polluted the Chesapeake? Tuesday, October 15 at 2 pm This hands-on activity allows the audience to learn about how pollution is impacting the Chesapeake

Mindful Making Tuesdays, September 17, October 15 and November 19 at 6 pm Practice mindfulness with crafting. ⚛ Bonsai Basics Saturday, September 21 at 10:30 am Learn the history of the Asian zen art of bonsai and the basics for growing your own bonsai tree. Presenter: Maryland Bonsai Association Ask a Master Gardener Series Saturdays as listed below at noon Join us for this special series of programs on gardening topics. September 28: Seed Starting and Transplanting October 19: Small Space Container Gardening November 2: Vermicomposting Dealing with Dementia-Related Behaviors Wednesday, October 23 at 6 pm Dementia affects speech, cognition, senses and motor skills. This workshop teaches caregivers how to manage related behaviors and improve the quality of life for those with dementia. TEENS Homeschool Teens Fridays, September 20,October 18 and November 1 at 11 am Hang out with other homeschool teens as we play a variety of games, try out some cool library technology and more!

Join us for an engaging presentation by the Can Dream Foundation for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month followed by brain health activities. ADULTS Anne Arundel Waterway Restoration Saturday, September 7 at 3 pm Join the Anne Arundel County’s Bureau of Watershed Protection Restoration for a discussion on nature-based restoration projects and how our daily actions can help restore waterways. Fraud Prevention Tuesday, September 10 at 1 pm Stay informed on the latest fraud threats with us. Presenter: M&T Bank

Get Fit Where You Sit Fridays, October 4 and November 1 at 3 pm

Use the Lakshmi Voelker method, a gentle form of sitting and standing Kripalu Yoga using the support of a chair, to stretch and strengthen the entire body.

Movie Night for All Ages Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG, 2024) Monday, September 9 at 6 pm Hocus Pocus (PG, 1993) Monday, October 21 at 5:30 pm Migration (G, 2023) Thursday, November 14 at 6 pm

Stitchin’ in the Stacks Tuesdays, September 10, October 8 and November 12 at 2 and 6:30 pm Bring your project and join fellow crafters for a stitchin’ good time. Anne Arundel Community College Information Session Mondays, September 16, October 21 and November 18 at 6 pm Meet with an admissions officer from Anne Arundel Community College to learn about the admissions process, majors offered, transferability of credits and student support services.

SERVICES AND RESOURCES for Homeschoolers

Bay and its tributaries. Presenter: CoreShark H2O The Wonderful World of Bats Saturday, October 19 at 1 pm

Learn how bats are extremely important organisms that provide crucial pest control, pollination and seed dispersal services around the world.

• Guidelines and Regulations • Parent Resources • Home Instruction Information • Digital resources like Brainfuse, ABCMouse, eBooks, online references and more.

Kindergarten Readiness (Not held November 25-30) Babies in Bloom

Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Saturdays at 10:30 am

Scan the code to see all of AACPLs Homeschool services or visit aacpl.net/homeschool.

20 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events. ⚛ STEM Program. See page 2 for details.

September, October and November 2024



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