Anne Arundel County Public Library Happenings Summer 2024

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ALL ⚛ Drop-in Family Lego ® Build and Play Challenge Friday June 14 from 3-4:30 pm , Saturdays, July 20 and August 17 from 1-3 pm Drop-in for build and play fun. We’ll provide plenty of Legos®! Taste the World! Potluck and Games Tuesday, July 30 at 6 pm Bring a homemade (or store-bought) dish that represents your culture or a culture of personal interest. Learn about different cultures via yummy international/national cuisines. Your food should serve at least 10 people. We cannot reheat or cook food at the library so bring food ready to eat. ADULTS SoCo Hallyu Thursdays, June 6 and 20, July 11 and August 15 and 29 at 6 pm Explore East Asia’s shows, music and cultures from Japan to the Philippines. You will have a chance to create a dish to share, with tea and snacks provided. Cardio Drumming for Fun and Fitness Fridays, June 7, July 5 and August 9 at 11:45 am Saturdays, June 29, July 27 and August 31 at 11:45 am Enjoy an energizing and adaptable program where you can stand or sit. We will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. Mixed Level Hatha Yoga Class Mondays, June 10, July 8 advanced Hatha Yoga class with a certified Yoga instructor. Mat, props and blanket provided or bring your own. TEENS Anime & Manga Club Mondays, June 3 and 17, July 1 and 15 and August 5 and 19 at 6 pm Share your favorites, what you are currently watching and reading, artwork and cosplay! We will have discussions, play games and more! and August 12 at 7 pm Enjoy a beginner to

PRESCHOOL Young Child at Play Fridays, June 21, July 19 and August 16 at 10:30 am Young children will enjoy books, music and developmentally- appropriate toys and activities.

ALL Bodacious ‘80s Music Trivia Saturday, June 29 at 2 pm Join us for a totally tubular ‘80s trivia afternoon! Radical ‘80s attire welcome! ADULTS Citizenship Mock Interviews Saturday, July 6 at 2 pm Practice for the U.S. citizenship interview with us. Our supportive environment offers mock interviews and resources to boost confidence for this vital naturalization step. Summer Mocktails and Refreshers Tuesday, July 16 at 6 pm Use simple ingredients to create summer drinks to pair with your favorite beach reads. All Abilities Art Tuesday, July 23 at 1 pm We welcome teen and adult artists of all abilities to an hour of making art and new friends. Summer Scrapbooking Saturday, August 10 at 2 pm Stop by the library to create a scrapbook page of your summer memories!

TEENS R ⚛ Alien Adventure Escape Room! Monday, July 15 at 1 pm

PRESCHOOL Adventure Begins at Your Park Wednesday, June 26 at 9:30 am

Kindergarten Readiness (No classes August 26 – September 2) Babies in Bloom

Will you be able to escape the aliens? Work together as a team to solve the puzzles! R ⚛ Tech Takedown at the Mall Monday, August 5 at 2 pm Take apart various electronics in this breaker space event. Safety goggles must be worn. KIDS Bike Rodeo! Saturday, June 8 at 1 pm Meet outside on the Westfield Annapolis’ Green Garage where we’ll have a bike rodeo to practice your skills! Bikes and safety equipment recommended. Partners: Bike AAA, Anne Arundel County Police and Pedal Power Kids Summer Skills with Discoveries Saturdays as listed below at 2 pm Build your skills or learn a new one! Kids will work on practical skills in this series. June 22: Gardening July 13: Creative Writing August 17: Food Prep

Join us at Generals Highway Corridor Park in Crownsville as we walk a trail together for an interactive storytime! Pretend Play Adventures Saturday, July 20 at 2 pm Pretend to explore the adventurous world beyond the library! Discoveries Olympics Saturday, July 27 from noon to 5 pm Families can drop in to participate in the Discoveries Olympics! Games and an obstacle course will be available for preschoolers to show off their athletic skills. Let’s Play K: Kindergarten Readiness Fun Friday, August 2 at 10:30 am Enjoy interactive and play-based activities to help children prepare for kindergarten.

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

Ballet Storytime and Preview Saturday, August 24 at 2 pm

Kindergarten Readiness (No classes August 26 – September 2) Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Saturdays at 10:30 am The Ballet Theater of Maryland will share how ballet and movement can tell a story and take us on adventures, just like a book! Enjoy a preview from an upcoming show.

6 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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