Anne Arundel County Public Library Happenings Summer 2024

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ALL Open Mic Night Monday, June 10 at 6:30 pm

Kindergarten Readiness (No classes August 26 – September 2) Babies in Bloom Wednesdays at 10:15 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays in June, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and August 6, 13 at 10:30 am (Linthicum Park) Family Storytime at the Benton Ave. Park Tuesdays, June 4-August 13 at 10:30 am Improve reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Call to make an appointment two weeks in advance. ⚛ STEAM Tuesdays Tuesday, June 25 at 2:30: Sidewalk Chalk Party Tuesday, July 30 at 2:30 pm : Spinning Tops TEENS Teen Gaming Afternoons Tuesdays, June 18 and July 23 at 2:30 pm : Super Smash Bros. Tournament Tuesday, August 20 at 2:30 pm : Mario Kart Tournament KIDS Paws to Read Saturdays, June 1 and August 3 at 10 am

ALL Summer Extravaganza!! Thursday, August 8 at 2 pm Celebrate summer with games, crafts and fun!

R What’s Cooking? Thursdays as listed below at 6:30 pm

Kindergarten Readiness (No classes August 26 – September 2) Babies in Bloom Fridays at 11 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 11 am Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 11 am

Every month we come together and share dishes across a theme, so be sure to bring enough to feed at least five people and a copy of your recipe.

Join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing and poetry at our open mic night! Family-friendly acts of under five-minutes only. ADULTS Caregiver Connect: Building Positive Relationships and Routines Friday, June 7 at 10:30 am Strengthen caregiver-child bonds with positive communication. Discover behavior management strategies, connect with caregivers and make Visit us for a morning of socializing and learning some new chair yoga poses. Bring a towel to help with stretches. R Dungeons & Dragons in the Library Mondays, June 24, July 22 and August 26 at 6:30 pm For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Make new friends and adventure together into the Forgotten Realms and beyond! Donuts and Discussion for Adults Fridays, June 28, July 26 and August 23 at 10:30 am Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing and donuts. routine charts together! Chair Yoga for Adults Friday, June 14 at 10:30 am

ADULTS Movie Mondays

June 13: Brunch

July 11: Salad

August 8: Pie

Stitch n’Chat Saturdays, June 15, July 13 and August 10 at 2 pm Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome. Adult Book Club: In-Person and R Virtual Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo Tuesday, June 25 at 7 pm

MockTales Saturday, June 29 at 11 am

Celebrate Pride Month by drinking queer-themed mocktails while talking about queer books and maybe even doing a craft. Tarot for Mindfulness Wednesday, July 31 at 7 pm Join us for an introduction to Tarot. This event will include how to find spreads, how to read the cards and how to apply these skills to your mindfulness journey. For adults and teens TEENS Be Gay, Do Crimes Role-Playing Game Thursday, June 20 at 6 pm Join your friends in a cyberpunk role-playing event inspired by the events of Stonewall and celebrate queer liberation. LGBTeen Crafternoon Partay Thursday, June 27 at 2 pm Join us for queer camaraderie, pride-themed crafts and snacks for an afternoon of fun. R Travel Journal: Ideas for Setting up and Creating a Fun Souvenir

PRESCHOOL Summertime Adventure Music & Movement Monday, June 3 at 6:30 pm Kick off summer with outdoor music and movement led by Ms. Caroline. Program moves indoors for inclement weather. Cultural Arts Tour of the Polynesian Triangle Saturday, July 20 at 10:30 am Enjoy an interactive program to introduce audiences to Pacific geography, greetings, live music and drumming. Learn a simple Hawaiian

Mondays as listed below at 10:30 am Join us for coffee and snacks as we watch movie selections from across the world. June 3: Rafiki (NR, 2018)

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang Tuesday, July 30 at 7 pm

July 1: Official Competition (R, 2021) August 5: Mr. Malcolm’s List (PG, 2022) Financial Literacy for Women Tuesday, June 4 at 7 pm

White Horse by Erika Wurth Tuesday, August 27 at 7 pm

Learn about financial literacy for women from a financial advisor and get actionable insights to improve your financial security.

hula dance! Tape Town

Monday, August 19 at 6 pm Tuesday, August 20 at 10 am

Drive your vehicle through Tape Town and explore fun areas along the way as we learn through play.

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN R eading aloud to children from birth helps strengthen language skills and build vocabulary — two important tools for learning to read. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program will help your child become a reader and prepare for kindergarten and beyond. Register at any library or use the Beanstack Tracker app. Scan the code at left to get started. For more information, ask at any AACPL branch or visit aacpl.net/kindergarten .

Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 pm Learn how to start and use a travel journal while on your adventures! Supplies are limited.

Art from Tik Tok: Pastels Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 pm Create a pastel horizon that is seen on Tik Tok!

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