Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Fall 2026

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ADULTS Beginner Line Dancing Fun Tuesdays, September 8, October 13 and November 10 at 6 PM

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Mondays at 10:30 AM Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime Saturdays at 10:30 AM Please note: No programs November 23 – 28 Explore the world and learn life skills through imagination and hands-on learning. Preschoolers will wash, sort, hang and fold laundry all while practicing their fine motor skills. Early Literacy Fridays: Leaf Adventures Friday, November 6 at 10:30 AM Spark creativity and nature curiosity while we encourage observation with early science concepts. Create leaf rubbings and examine leaf veins and textures up close. KIDS R ⚛ Science Explorers at Riviera Beach Join us each month as we foster curiosity and wonder about the world around us. Astronomy: Thursday, September 24 at 4 PM Honeybees: Wednesday, October 14 at 4 PM Rockets to the Rescue: Wednesday, November 11 at 4 PM PRESCHOOL Pretend Play: Laundry Time Friday, September 18 at 10:30 AM Edgewater Tuesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM Contact Carolyn Caldwell at 443-370-0260. Riviera Beach Thursdays from 10 AM to 5 PM Contact Takiya Green at 443-462-9711. Severn Tuesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM Contact Linisa Freeman at 410-421-8329.

ALL Mindful Making Tuesdays, September 15 and November 17 at 6 PM Practice mindfulness with crafting. Zombie Dolls IV : The Zombies Continue Saturday, October 17 at 2 PM Create your very own zombie doll for spooky season. Supplies and dolls provided.

TEENS Community Service Crafternoon Saturdays, Sept. 12, Oct. 10 and Nov. 7 at 2 PM Earn service hours while making a craft to serve a community need. KIDS Rad Readers Book Club Read the featured book before the program, then join us for discussion and activities. Amulet #2: The Stonekeeper’s Curse by Kazu Kibuishi Wednesday, September 23 at 4 PM

Movies at the Library (For adults)

Learn beginner soul line dances while enjoying a fun, low-impact physical activity. Bring a refillable water bottle. Presenter: DBKS Line Dancers All Abilities Activities Wednesdays, September 9, October 14 and November 18 at 10:30 AM Enjoy games, crafts and other activities during this monthly social event. Yoga at the Library Mondays, September 21 and October 19 at 6 PM Join us for a yoga class by Wombwork Wellness, designed for all experience levels. Bring a towel or exercise mat and a water bottle. Community Baby Shower Saturday, October 3 at 11 AM Games, prizes, music and fun for people with a baby on the way! R Book Bedazzling Thursday, October 8 at 6 PM Transform a favorite book into a sparkling work of art using rhinestones. Bring your own book or choose one from the library. No Pressure Watercolor Thursday, November 5 at 6 PM Explore the flow and transparency of watercolor through relaxing projects and creative experimentation. No experience necessary.

Family Movie Night Popcorn provided by Horizon Cinemas, while

Godzilla Day Celebration Tuesday, November 3 at 2 PM Come join us as we celebrate 72 years

supplies last. Bring your own drink. Puss in Boots the Last Wish (PG, 2022) Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30 PM Monsters, Inc. (G, 2001) Wednesday, October 7 at 5:30 PM Ratatouille (G, 2007) Thursday, November 12 at 5:30 PM

Scream (R, 1996) Thursday, October 29 at 5:15 PM

Planes Trains & Automobiles (R,1987) Thursday, November 5 at 5:15 PM

of Godzilla with activities, crafts and games.

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo Wednesday, October 21 at 4 PM

ADULTS Common Ground: An All Abilities Gathering Thursdays, September 3, October 1 and November 5 at 11:30 AM In a no judgement space, come socialize and spend some quality time together. Enjoy meeting new people and have fun with some activities, games and crafts. Stitchin' in the Stacks

Halloween Costume Swap

I Survived: I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis Wednesday, November 18 at 4 PM

Thursday, October 1 from 6 – 7:30 PM

Available now

Candid search.

Browse gently used costumes and find outfits for the whole family. Costume donations will be accepted beginning September 1. You do not need to donate a costume to participate.

Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10 AM Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10 AM Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10 AM Family Storytime Mondays, September 14, October 5 and November 2 at 6 PM Saturday, November 7 at 10 AM ASL Interpretation Provided Wednesday, September 2 at 10:30 AM Please note: No programs November 23 – 28 Apples: Saturday, September 12 at 10 AM Pumpkins: Saturday, October 24 at 10 AM Cooking Science: Saturday, November 21 at 10 AM PRESCHOOL ⚛ STEAM Storytime Explore STEAM concepts through fun, hands-on activities and a storytime!

Tuesdays, September 8, October 13 and November 10 at 2 and 6 PM Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing or other craft and join fellow crafters. You can also try our circular knitting machine. Grants Management and Compliance Workshop Wednesday, September 9 at 2 PM

Get Help

Chess Club Saturdays, October 10 and November 7 at 2 PM

Social Worker Services Available at Your Library Get connected to county and state resources for financial assistance, housing, immigration help, substance use support and more with help from a licensed social worker. By appointment only. Scan this code or visit www.aacpl.net/services/social-worker .

Learn how to manage grant funds and comply with grant requirements after your organization receives funding. Presenter: Kris Maslonka Understanding and Dealing with Dementia- Related Behaviors Monday, November 9 at 6 PM This workshop will identify common difficult behaviors, their triggers and strategies to help decrease them. Presenter: Anne Arundel County Department of Aging

Nonprofit & Funder Research Verification & Transparency AI-Powered Tools Prospecting & Management www.aacpl.net/grants

Busch Annapolis Wednesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM Contact Linisa Freeman at 410-421-8329. Brooklyn Park Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 5 PM Contact Takiya Green at 443-462-9711.

Deale Thursdays from 10 AM to 4 PM Contact Carolyn Caldwell at 443-370-0260. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Mondays from 10 AM to 4 PM Contact Linisa Freeman at 410-421-8329.

In partnership with the Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services

20 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events . ⚛ STEAM Program

September, October and November 2026

ASL Interpreter Available

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