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MOV I ES ! Women’s History Month MARCH 2024
Skip Auld, Anne Arundel County Public Library Chief Executive Officer
LIBRARY INFO LIBRARY CLOSINGS Easter : Sunday, March 31 System upgrades : Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7 Mothers Day: Sunday, May 12 Memorial Day : Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27 LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS March 21 at 4 pm : Linthicum Library May 16 at 4 pm : Severna Park Library EQUITY STATEMENT We advance diversity, inclusion, and belonging for our staff, customers, partners, and the whole community to create an equitable Library and society. We are committed to using our resources and partnerships to improve the lives of people of every race, ethnicity, culture, faith, age, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, and gender. ---- Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided for library- sponsored programs upon request to the branch manager at least one week in advance of the program date. BOARD of TRUSTEES OFFICERS Christopher B. Nelson, Chair Simmona E. Simmons, 1st Vice Chair J. Robert Sapp III, 2nd Vice Chair
Change is Coming With New Library Management System! Spring is in the air, the weather is warming up and everything green is coming to life again! But it’s not just renewal in the air – we have two *new* services to announce. I’m writing this note in January, and it looks like we’re in the final stages of construction on the new Riviera Beach Library! We expect to have a grand opening for the new library sometime in late spring. Please check with your local librarians or on the library website – aacpl.net – for updates on this exciting milestone.
Busch Annapolis Flicks with Sticks: On the Basis of Sex (PG-13, 2018) Saturday, March 9 at 2 pm Bring your needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items for Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. For adults Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Fly Like A Girl Movie and Crafts! Fly Like a Girl (NR, 2020) Thursday, March 28 at 2 pm Enjoy crafts and a documentary about the women aviators who have set world records, fought in aerial combat and explored outer space. Women’s History Month Movie She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry (NR, 2014) Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm Watch a documentary detailing the birth of the women’s liberation movement in the 1960s through the new millennium. For adults Severn Women’s History Month Movie Mankiller (NR, 2017) Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 pm Watch a documentary film celebrating the life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. For adults Severna Park Happy Birthday, Barbie! Barbie! (PG-13, 2023) Saturday, March 9 at noon Bring your favorite Barbie to enjoy a birthday celebration with crafts and For kids Odenton
⚛ REACH FOR THE STARS WITH SALLY RIDE Blast off with Dr. Sally Ride, America’s first female astronaut. Learn about her journey and its challenges and enjoy a zero-gravity game show! For kids
Mountain Road R ⚛ Paint Like...Helen Frankenthaler Saturday, March 9 at 2 pm Discover artist Helen Frankenthaler and create art in her style. For kids Odenton Be a Painter Like Mary Cassatt Tuesday, March 19 at 2 pm Learn about the life and artwork of the Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt and learn how to paint like an impressionist artist yourself. For kids R Georgia O’Keeffe Paint Night Thursday, March 7 at 6 pm Enjoy a Georgia O’Keeffe inspired paint night. For teens and adults R Online Events Trivia Night: Inspired by Women Wednesday, March 13 at 7 pm Join us for virtual trivia about young women who changed the world or pop culture. For adults and teens Department Stores: A Feminine Oasis Thursday, March 14 at 7 pm Learn about the transformative power of shopping and the impact it
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Also, starting on April 8, we will transition to a new library management system – or in other words, a new way to manage checkouts, our catalog of materials and your library account. Our dedicated staff are working diligently to ensure the transition is as smooth and seamless as possible. The new system takes advantage of modern best practices in economy, design and security. Not only will it save thousands of dollars in software costs – it’ll help library staff serve you better. The upgrades to our system require us to close to customers on April 6 and 7. The new system will also include an updated online catalog of books, movies and more. These changes are almost all cosmetic and you should notice only slight changes in the way you use our catalog. We’ll post more details about the catalog changes on the library website soon. It’s truly our delight and privilege to bring you the astonishing variety of the programs and resources highlighted in this issue. We hope to see you soon and often in our libraries! Inside This Issue We’ve redesigned Library Happenings to make it easier to find events at the branches in your area. Some popular events are listed below under More Items of Interest to make them easier to find. BRANCH PAGES
Broadneck ⚛ Women in Science and the Use of Pi Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 pm Solar System Ambassador Daryl Cooke, will highlight the women of NASA and their contributions that furthered space exploration. For kids Busch Annapolis For kids Crofton Women’s History Month Storytime Saturday, March 2 at 10:30 am Join us for stories, songs and activities as we honor women and their achievements. For preschoolers ⚛ Women in Film: Unplugged Movie Magic Monday, March 11 at 6 pm Learn the art of movie making and movie magic by drawing an animated flipbook. For kids Women’s History Trivia Monday, March 25 at 2 pm Play a fun game of trivia!
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Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung will cook up her own unique recipe for fun as the witty Julia Child. For adults Young Historians: Women’s History Tuesday, March 26 at 3:30 pm Travel back in time to get up close with historical people and cultures. For kids
Laura J. Ellis, Secretary Cathy Belcher, Treasurer DIRECTORS Tim Lemke Lonni K. Summers MEMBERS Skip Auld, Ex-Officio Noah Comet James R. Estepp Ishani Gandhi Linda Gayle Damita McDonald JanElaine Smith Sandra L. Solomon Gerald P. Starr
MORE ITEMS OF INTEREST Women's History Month ............3 Movies .3, 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 19, 21, 24 Adult Book Clubs ....4, 7, 10,19,24 Kid Book Clubs ...............4, 10, 21 Kindergarten Readiness ..........12 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month ....................................13 Chromebook Giveaway ............20 Foundation Report ............22-23 Arab American Heritage Month .24
Broadneck................................ 4 Brooklyn Park .........................16 Busch Annapolis........................5 Crofton ..................................10 Deale........................................6 Discoveries: The Library at the Mall................................7 Eastport Annapolis Neck ...........8
Edgewater ................................9 Glen Burnie ............................17 Linthicum ...............................18 Maryland City at Russett .........11 Mountain Road .......................19 Odenton .................................14 Severn ...................................15 Severna Park ..........................21
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has had on women’s lives. Presenter: A Tour of Her Own For adults
Library STEM Programs Promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Skills STEM education fosters a love of math and science by encouraging learners to engage in inquiry, logical reasoning, collaboration and investigation. In Library Happenings, programs that incorporate STEM principles are designated with this icon: ⚛ ON OUR COVER Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman lends at hand at a Chromebook giveaway on January 24 at the Linthicum Library. Find out more about the giveaway and whether you qualify on page 20 .
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ALL Family Bingo Monday, March 11 at 6:30 pm Enjoy playing bingo with family and friends and win prizes! ADULTS R Beginner Line Dancing Fun Thursdays, March 7 and May 23 at 6 pm Learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom PRESCHOOLERS Poetry Storytime Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 and 11:30 am Enjoy a special storytime exploring the wonderful world of poetry both new and old!
ALL Walking the Appalachian Trail Tuesday, April 2 at 7 pm
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Thursdays and Fridays at 10:15 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:15 am Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:15 am Family Storytime Mondays, March 4 and May 6 and Thursdays, April 4 and 18 at 6 pm Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 am : Parachute Play ⚛ Monday, March 18 at 10:30 am : Magnets Wednesday, March 20 at 6 pm : Stuffies ⚛ Monday, April 15 at 10:30 am : Raindrops ⚛ Monday, May 20 at 10:30 am : Three Billy Goats Gruff PRESCHOOLERS Mini Librarian Monday, March 25 at 10:30 am Children will learn all the different parts of being a librarian and receive a mini master's degree. Ballet Storytime Monday, April 8 at 10:30 am Join the Ballet Theatre of Maryland for a magical Beauty and the Beast storytime experience!
Naval Aviation Maintenance in World War II Thursday, May 30 at 7 pm Join Naval Officer, Professor and Author Stan Fisher for a discussion on the major role that naval aviation maintenance played in the US victory over Japan in World War II. KIDS Early Reader Book Club Tuesdays, March 12, April 23 and May 21 at 4 pm Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. ⚛ Tinker Lab Thursdays, March 28, April 25 and May 30 at 3 pm Enjoy imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials and manipulatives.
⚛ Taking Flight: Exploring the Significance of Bird Migration Studies Wednesday, April 17 at 7 pm Learn about the amazing migrations of birds from real tracking data collected by a Smithsonian scientist working in the Chesapeake Bay and from the Arctic Circle to Argentina. Informational Tour with the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Print Disabled Saturday, May 25 at 2 pm Representatives from the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled will share resources and information that can be accessed for free! Roll on in and paint a set of new dice to keep or touch up a well-loved pair you already own! Self-Defense Workshop Saturday, May 11 at 12:30 pm Join instructor Joshua Craddock for a 90-minute workshop for teens and adults to gain a greater understanding of what self-defense really means. KIDS Springtime Stories and Seed Planting Monday, March 18 at 3 pm Read some garden books and plant seeds to grow through the summer! TEENS Dice Painting Saturday, March 2 at 2 pm
Author Harvey Dennenberg will discuss his experiences walking the Appalachian Trail. ADULTS Soloing the Great Loop with Matthew Korbelak Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 pm Relive Matt Korbelak’s 5,300-mile solo trip through New York state canals, Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway as he shares his photography, tips and tricks. English/Spanish Exchange Intercambio de Idiomas Wednesdays, March 13, April 3 and May 15 at 7 pm Los miercoles, el 13 de marzo, el 3 de abril, y el 15 de mayo a las 7 pm Practice English and Spanish conversation in an informal environment. All language levels are welcome! En un ambiente informal, puede practicar conversar en ingles y en español. ¡Todos son bienvenidos, importa su nivel de los idiomas! Beyond Cinco de Mayo Wednesday, April 10 at 6 pm Discuss holidays that are celebrated across Latin-American countries, explore their cultural significance and gain ideas for family crafts and projects.
Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Mondays at 11:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 and 11:30 am Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Presenter: Jessie’s Soul Line Dancers Arnold Senior Center Book Club
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie Monday, March 11 at 2 pm
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Monday, May 6 at 2 pm
LGBTQIA+ Book Club We will meet every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles in a safe and healthy space. Wrath Goddess Sing by Maya Deane Monday, March 25 at 6 pm
Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page Monday, April 29 at 6 pm
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Monday, May 20 at 6 pm
R Yoga Nidra Tuesdays, March 26, April 23 and May 28 at 6 pm Discover how Yoga Nidra can help relieve the effects of stress, insomnia, chronic pain and anxiety. Bring your own mat, pillows and blanket. Presenter: Joan Livingston
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ADULTS Mandala Painting and Meditative Art Saturday, May 4 at noon Relax and breathe while working on soothing, calming mandala art creations. Stress Relief DIY Saturday, May 18 at noon Make stress-relieving crafts like calming sensory jars and calming lotions. Enjoy meditation coloring and more! TEENS Pokemon Card Swap Thursday, March 7 at 5 pm Trade cards and enjoy fun Pokémon activities. Join forces with other daring adventurers and fight deadly monsters, meet strange foes and search for fame and fortune as you learn the basics of D&D. Anime & Manga Club: Cosplay Workshop Monday, April 15 at 6 pm Discuss different cosplays, cons, tips and tricks and work on projects! R Star Wars Teen Hangout Friday, May 3 at 6:30 pm Enjoy activities, crafts and photo opportunities. Permission slip required. Dungeons & Dragons 101 Tuesday, March 19 at 5 pm
KIDS Zelda Party
ADULTS Discover English Conversation Club
PRESCHOOLERS ⚛ Sensory Scholars Friday, March 15 at 10:30 am Enjoy a fun, multi-sensory approach to learning early math and literacy skills. Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment with AACPS Tuesday, May 7 at 3 pm Martes 7 de mayo a las 3 pm Do you need support completing your child’s pre-kindergarten application for Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)? Come meet representatives from AACPS that can help you. ¿Necesita ayuda para llenar la aplicación de su estudiante al Prekinder o para inscribir al Kinder de AACPS? Ven a conocer a representantes de AACPS que pueden ayudarte con el proceso.
Club de Conversación, Descubriendo Ínglés Mondays, March 4, April 8 and May 6 at 6 pm Lunes 4 de marzo, 8 de abril y 6 de mayo a las 6 pm Get together to practice speaking English. Únanse a nosotros para practicar Inglés. Walking Book Club Thursdays, March 21, April 18 and May 16 at 9 am Exercise your body and mind as we walk the mall and discuss what you’ve been reading lately! Stop at the library afterwards for a drink and pick up your next read. TEENS R Teen Lock-In Friday, April 5 at 5:30 pm Make different crafts while watching a movie. Light snacks will be available.
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Attendees will “plant flowers,” dig for “bugs,” finger-paint flowers and create and explore the textures of various outside elements like a bird’s nest! Wednesday, March 27 at 5:30 pm Enjoy themed activities and crafts. ⚛ Intelligent Tangents Math Club Thursday, March 28 at 3:30 pm Build your math skills through art, puzzles and other fun activities! PRESCHOOLERS Springtime Sensory Play Friday, March 22 at 10:30 am
ALL Celebrate Irish Dance Saturday, March 9 at 2 pm Mark Irish American Heritage Month with a performance by the Maple Academy of Irish Dance. El Día de Los Niños / Children’s Day Saturday, April 27 at 2 pm Sábado 27 de abril a las 2 pm Celebrate El Día de Los Niños, Children’s Day! This is an event for the whole family that celebrates children and reading. There will be prizes, snacks, music and more! ¡Celebrar El Día de Los Niños! Este es un evento para toda la familia. ¡Habrá juegos, premios, refrigerios, música y más! Family Bingo Tuesday, April 23 at 5:30 pm Join us for a fun night of bingo for the whole family!
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Thursdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Monday, April 8 at 6 pm : Astronauts
Escape the wrath of Firelord Ozai by teaming up to escape the fire nation and helping Aang become the Avatar!
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MOVIE NIGHTS FOR ALL AGES
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13, 2023) Tuesday, March 19 at 6 pm
Barbie (PG-13, 2023) Saturday, March 30 at 3 pm
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (PG, 2023) Tuesday, April 23 at 6 pm
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG, 2023) Tuesday, May 21 at 6 pm
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Museum Passes from AACPL Use your Library card to get free admission to participating local museums! Upon moving to Maryland in June 2022, my family was eager to start exploring the local area. We stopped by the closest library, signed up for a free library card, grabbed a copy of Happenings and learned about AACPL’s free museum passes! Each museum pass allows free general admission for up to four people and it couldn’t be easier to sign up for a pass through the library’s website at aacpl.net/things . In a matter of a few months, we "It couldn’t be easier to sign up for a pass through the library’s website at aacpl.net/things ." had walked the gardens and completed a scavenger hunt at the William Paca House & Garden, explored the reconstructed colonial buildings at Historic London Town & Gardens and learned about the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. This spring, we plan to explore the architecture and art of the Hammond-Harwood House Museum. Saving money is one of the most significant advantages of using the library’s museum pass program. We were able to visit some of the most historic museums and gardens in the area without paying a dime! We were thrilled to be able to provide our kids with enriching, educational and cultural experiences in our new community and offer them an opportunity to have a deeper connection to the local area. AACPL’s free museum passes are an incredible resource for those who are looking to explore the city’s cultural offerings at no cost. From our family to yours, we highly recommend!
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TEENS R Teen Art Night Thursdays as listed below at 6:30 pm Join your friends and peers at teen art night! Materials provided. March 28: Paint a Bookend April 25: Pressed Flower Lanterns May 30: Mixed Media Collage KIDS St. Patrick’s Day Party Saturday, March 9 at 10 am Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with fun activities. R ⚛ Owl Pellet Dissection Friday, March 29 at 2 pm Learn more about the secret lives of owls by dissecting an owl pellet with experts from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. For kids 8+
ALL Star Wars Day Celebration Saturday, May 4 at 3 pm Celebrate all things Star Wars with trivia and more! Costumes and props welcome. ADULTS Five Steps to a Native Garden with Master Gardener Ann Sawyer Saturday, March 9 at 10:30 am Join a Master Gardener from the University of Maryland Extension for a step-by-step explanation of how to incorporate native plants into your garden. ⚛ Riverbed Blues: Exploring Underwater Local riverkeeper organization Arundel Rivers Federation will discuss one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most precious and vulnerable resources – underwater grass beds. R ⚛ Conversations on Artificial Intelligence Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 pm Join us in-person or via Zoom to discuss artificial intelligence in a casual setting with Dr. Angelo Thalassinidis, assistant dean of technology programs at Anne Arundel Community College. Foraging 101 Thursday, May 23 at 6 pm Grasses with Arundel Rivers Saturday, March 23 at 10:30 am Anne Arundel County Park Ranger Victor Jones will introduce basic foraging including how to spot edible plants, avoid dangerous lookalikes, prepare foraged food and more! TEENS ⚛ National Robotics Week Tech Try-Out Wednesday, April 10 at 3 pm Try out fun STEM toys like Ozobots, Lego We-Do, Makey-Makey and Sphero Indi. Stay for a robotics demonstration with South River High School
KIDS ⚛ Pi Day Party Thursday, March 14 at 5:30 pm
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Mondays, March 25, April 22 and May 20 at 7 pm Join us as an audience member or as a performer for a night of songs, dancing and poetry at our open mic night! Family-friendly acts of under five- minutes only. Registration is required for performers only. ⚛ Star Party Wednesday, March 27 at 7:30 pm Explore the night sky with Glenn Bock from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. ADULTS Mindfulness, Meditation and Laughter Saturday, May 18 at 2 pm Learn meditation, mindfulness and laughter yoga techniques with instructor Valentina McKenzie.
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Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Thursdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Monday, March 18 at 5:30 pm : Dragons Monday, March 25 at 10:30 am : Nature Storytime at South River Farm Park Monday, April 22 at 10:30 am : Nature Storytime at Mayo Beach Park ⚛ Monday, April 29 at 5:30 pm : Scientists Monday, May 13 at 10:30 am : Nature Storytime at Beverly Triton Nature Park Monday, May 20 at 5:30 pm : Little Librarians where, when and how birds build nests. PRESCHOOLERS ⚛ Little Engineers: Constructive Play Monday, March 11 at 10:30 am Children will explore open-ended activities and play by building, shaping and manipulating objects to create something new. Learn about this special number and its use in mathematics. Win a prize by reciting the most digits of pi and enjoy a piece of pie! Dog Man Party Tuesday, March 26 at 3 pm Dav Pilkey is releasing a new book in his popular graphic novel series, and we will celebrate with crafts and other fun activities! R Escape Room: Locked in the Library Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27 from 10 am to 5 pm Can you solve the mysterious librarian’s puzzles and find the clues that lead to the key? Work with your team to escape before time runs out! Call for a 45-minute slot. ⚛ Build the Best Nest Wednesday, May 8 at 6 pm Join naturalist Kerry Wixted outdoors to learn why,
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Enjoy a special after-hours event where we will putt a hole-in-one at our special mini-golf course just for teens!
Graham K, top, and Parker K explore the Annapolis Maritime Museum.
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ALL Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers Saturday, March 23 at 11 am Learn about the Piscataway, the first Native Americans to encounter Captain John Smith along the banks of the Potomac River in 1608. ADULTS Adult Book Club Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom Thursday, March 14 at 2 pm
TEENS Reading Rebels Teens will discuss their choice of gut-punching and bop books, followed by snacks and activities. It’s a Bop! Wednesday, March 27 at 4:30 pm Gut Punch! Wednesday, April 24 at 4:30 pm KIDS Book Buddies Read the novel then come to discuss the book. Violet & Jobie in the Wild by Lynne Rae Perkins Thursday, March 21 at 4:15 pm
ADULTS R The Great Movies Fridays, March 1, April 12 and May 3 at 7 pm Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on Zoom. R Virtual Visits Online presentations on topics of interest to adults. Learn About Green Burials Tuesday, March 5 at 7 pm Darkness at Noon: Total Solar Eclipse Monday, April 1 at 7 pm Retirement Community Options Tuesday, April 16 at 7 pm R Beginner Line Dancing Fun Thursdays, March 21, April 18 and May 16 at 6 pm Learn more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity! R Maryland Day Art: Painting Crab Shells Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm Try your hand at painting with acrylics on crab shells. All supplies provided. R Bad Art Night at the Library Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 pm Participants will use recycled craft materials and their creativity to create the worst piece of art they can imagine.
KIDS ⚛ Science Saturdays Saturdays as listed below at 10:30 am Explore a different science topic each month. March 9: Sound Effects April 13: Light and Shadows May 11: Fizz, Pop, Boom!
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 11:30 am Family Storytime ⚛ Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 am : Magical, Musical, Math Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm : Puzzle Party
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Tuesdays at 10 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10 and 11 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10 and 11 am PRESCHOOLERS Bibliobop Dance Party Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 am Get your preschoolers movin’ and groovin’ through songs, basic movement and a storytime.
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Thursday, April 11 at 2 pm
Singing With Elephants by Margarita Engle Thursday, April 18 at 4:15 pm
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Thursday, May 9 at 2 pm
Community Garden & Farmer’s Market at Crofton Library
Crofton Concert Series Alexander Peters (country-alternative) Thursday, March 14 at 7 pm Mama’s Black Sheep (country, rock, blues, pop)
While the Crofton Library is well known for an endless supply of books, exciting programs and helpful resources, the branch’s outdoor space also offers an opportunity to connect people with nature and each other. Working with library staff and volunteers, nonproft FarmUnity , created a 4,000 square foot community garden last year at the Crofton Library. Dedicated volunteers contributed their time and energy to help plant, water and harvest the community-built garden. Produce was then distributed to a clinic that helps Medicaid patients, giving them the opportunity to add healthy and homegrown produce to their diets. Library customers also benefited from the garden and found free produce inside the library!
"The garden is the product of Crofton community member Jitendra Rathod's dedication to making the world a better place," said Crofton Library Manager Rachel Troianos Halbig. "He wanted a way to bring the community together and support under resourced residents. The garden has energized the community while also supporting those in need." FarmUnity believes that everyone can benefit from growing their own food and connecting with nature. If you are interested in volunteering, please email farmunityusa@gmail.com . The community garden at the Crofton Library is expected to be back this year starting in May. Join us Thursday, May 23 at 6 pm to celebrate the start of the planting season with crafts, STEM activities and more! Another great way to eat well is by attending the Crofton Farmer’s Market located in the parking lot of Crofton Library. Stop by on Saturdays, March 9 and 23, April 6 and 20 and May 11, 18 and 25 from 9 am to 1 pm for an assortment of produce, meat, bread, specialty foods, crafts, food trucks and more. For more information about the Farmer’s Market, visit croftonfarmersmarket.com .
Thursday, April 11 at 7 pm Crofton Houseplant Club
Mondays, March 25, April 29 and May 13 at 6:30 pm Join us for an evening of plant-related fun! Bring your own favorite plant to show off, or bring a sad one to see if we can find a solution. R Ready to Vote! Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 pm Join the Board of Elections and League of Women Voters for a non-partisan event to learn about upcoming timelines, security of ballot boxes, the election judge process and more! Registration is only required for those who wish to view online. R Self Defense with Bellicose Martial Arts Tuesday, April 30 at 7 pm Bellicose Martial Arts guides attendees through adaptable self-defense concepts that are not just for defense but also control, movement, safe falling and balance maintenance.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO TAIKO, THE ART OF JAPANESE DRUMMING
MODEUMBUK SOUND OF THE WIND Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of
Enjoy both traditional and contemporary songs and explore instruments, voice, history and vocabulary. Presenter: Mark H Rooney For all ages
Korea during this captivating Modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones. For all ages
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MEKI’S TAMURE POLYNESIAN ARTS GROUP Enjoy an interactive program to introduce audiences to Pacific geography, greetings, live music and drumming. Learn a simple Hawaiian hula dance! For all ages Crofton Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm Mountain Road Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm
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BILINGUAL STORYTIMES English and Spanish Storytimes | Hora del cuento en inglés y español Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and Spanish. Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, canciones, rimas y actividades mientras desarrollan habilidades de lectura en inglés y en español.
Music And Movement Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. Broadneck Fridays, March 22, April 19 and May 3 and 17 at 10:30 and 11:30 am Brooklyn Park Fridays at 11:30 am Busch Annapolis Saturdays, April 27 and May 25 at 10:30 am Deale Saturdays, March 23 and May 25 at 10:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Fridays, March 29, April 26 and May 24 at 10:30 and 11:30 am Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturdays, March 2 and May 4 at 10 am Edgewater Saturdays, March 2, April 13 and May 11 at 10:30 am
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Discoveries: The Library at the Mall ⚛ Bonsai Basics Saturday, May 4 at 2 pm Learn about the art of bonsai and how to grow your own bonsai tree from the Maryland Bonsai Association. For adults K-Pop Trivia Saturday, May 25 at 2 pm Show off your knowledge of Korean bands, culture, fashion and more! For teens
Edgewater ⚛ Origami Crafternoon Saturday, May 25 at 2 pm
Mountain Road Kumihimo Cords for Bracelets and More! Wednesday, May 15 at 7 pm Craft a Kumihimo bracelet while learning the history behind this beautiful art. For adults and teens R Online Events My Iran: Six Women Photographers Monday, May 6 at 7 pm Join us for a virtual visit with the National Museum of Asian Art. This online tour will feature the highlights of Iranian postrevolutionary women’s photography in the museum’s
Learn the Japanese art of origami, or paper folding. Make a simple paper crane or try a more advanced pattern! Supplies provided. For all ages Glen Burnie Washington Toho Koto Society Concert Saturday, May 25 at 2:30 pm Enjoy an educational concert of Japanese Koto. For all ages Linthicum Korean Bilingual Storytime: 한영 이중 언어 스토리 타임 Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 am Children can develop reading and writing skills in English and Korean through stories, songs, rhyming, games and crafts. 아이들은 이야기, 노래, 운율 맞추기, 놀이, 공예등을 통해서 영어와 한국어를 읽고 쓰는 능력을 기를 수 있습니다. 같이 재미있고 즐겁게 독서를 합시다.
Brooklyn Park Tuesdays, March 5, April 2 and May 7 at 11:30 am Martes 5 de marzo, 2 de abril y 7 de mayo a las 11:30 am Busch Annapolis Saturdays, April 20 and May 18 at 10:30 am Los sabados, el 20 de abril y el 18 de mayo a las 10:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Fridays, March 22 and May 31 at 10:30 am Viernes 22 de marzo y 31 de mayo a las 10:30 am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturdays, March 23, April 20 and May 18 at 10:30 am Sabados 23 de marzo, 20 de abril, y 18 de mayo a las 10:30 am Glen Burnie Fridays, March 8, April 5 and May 3 at 10:30 am Viernes 8 de marzo, 5 de abril y 3 de mayo a las 10:30 am Severn Friday, March 29 at 10:30 am Viernes 29 de marzo a las 10:30 am
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English and Urdu Storytimes | مارگورپ یناہک ودرا Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready-to-read skills in English and Urdu. مارگورپ یناہک ودرا ںیئاگ ےناگ روا ںینس ںایناہک ںیم نابز ودرا ھتاس ےرامہ ںیئآ ےہ توعد وک ںونادناخ روا ںوچب مامت
Maryland City at Russett Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 m Severn Fridays, March 15 and May 24 at 10:30 am Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 am
Turning Red * (PG, 2022) Saturday, May 4 at 2 pm
Everything Everywhere All at Once (R, 2022) Monday, May 6 at 6 pm
Polite Society (PG-13, 2023) Monday, May 13 at 6 pm
Minari (PG-13, 2021) Monday, May 20 at 6 pm
Crofton Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 am ،ہتفہ 13 حبص ،لیرپا 10:30 ےجب
Severn Saturday, March 9 at 10:30 am ،ہتفہ For preschoolers
9 حبص چرام 10:30 ےجب
*Flicks with Sticks: Bring your needlework and enjoy a movie!
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Financial Seminars from Annapolis Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition
ALL R Earth Day Celebration: Trash Pickup Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 am
Art Inspired By Music Tuesday, May 21 at 6 pm
A Look at the Deaf Perspective
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom 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 Saturday, March 23 at 10:30 am : Yoga Teen Advisory Board Thursdays, March 21, April18 and May 16 at 6 pm Join our board meeting to share your thoughts about improving teen spaces and programming! KIDS ⚛ Solar System Extraganza Saturday, March 16 at 1 pm Explore the solar system with crafts and activities! Obstacle Course Saturday, May 11 at 10 am Do you have what it takes to run the gauntlet of our obstacle course? Stop by and try your hand at our daring challenges.
Monday, April 15 at 6 pm Celebrate National Deaf
Join us as we listen to music from different genres as inspiration for creating pieces of art. All supplies provided. Finding Maryland Legal Resources Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 pm Learn the basics of finding free legal resources through AACPL, the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library in Annapolis and beyond. TEENS Dungeons & Dragons Basics Saturday, March 2 at 2 pm Learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! D&D Basics: DMing Thursday, May 23 at 6 pm Learn the basics of being a Dungeon Master and tips to make the game run smoothly for everyone! KIDS R Voice Your Story Saturday, March 9 at 2 pm Come for Opera Baltimore’s interactive program that includes how to warm-up, team building exercises and group storytelling through the creation of mini operas.
R ⚛ Dig Into Archaeology Saturday, March 16 at 2 pm Young archaeologists will learn
History Month and watch the documentary Through Deaf Eyes (NR, 2007) .
Help your local environment by cleaning up trash. Teens can earn some service-learning hours! Safety equipment and trash bags will be provided by Project Clean Stream. Open Mic Night: Coffee House Style Monday, April 29 at 6:30 pm Join us as an audience member or as a performer for a night of songs, dancing and poetry! Family- friendly acts of under five-minutes only. ADULTS Preserve Your Family Memories Monday, March 4 at 6 pm Learn how to use our Memory Lab technology to digitize your family photos, slides and home movies. Ask a Narrator Saturday, May 11 at 2 pm Learn about the booming audiobook industry from professional narrator Ellen Quay. R Beginner Line Dancing Fun Monday, May 20 at 6:30 pm Learn more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!
Earn It, Plan It, Keep It Tuesday, March 19 at 6 pm
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Mondays at 10:15 am Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:15 and 11:15 am No 11:15 am session on March 5, May 7 and 14 Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Saturdays, March 9, April 13 and May 11 at 10:15 am to piece together clues about the past and get an introduction to archaeological science through a short talk and mock dig. ⚛ Earth Day Celebration: Seed Bomb Making Saturday, April 20 at 2 pm Make a pollinator-friendly seed bomb. We will be using eco-friendly ingredients and seeds from plant species that support pollinators.
Learn how to set financial goals, develop money values and create and maintain a spending plan. Family Finances Tuesday, April 16 at 6 pm Discover tips and methods to teach financial education to children of all ages along with ideas for families to work together in reaching financial goals. Do You Know Who Has an Eye on your Money? Tuesday, May 21 at 6 pm Discover how to protect yourself from consumer scams, identity thefts and learn smart consumer purchasing strategies. ALL Deaf Social and Game Day Saturdays, March 30, April 13 and May 18 at 2 pm Join us for a silent afternoon of ASL practice and socializing! Snacks provided.
ADULTS Korean-English Language Hour 한영 언어 교환 시간 Mondays, March 18 and April 22 at 7 pm 3월 18일, 4월 22일 월요일 오후 7시 Want to practice your Korean or English-speaking skills but don’t have anyone to talk to? Join our conversation hour! 한국어나 영어 말하기 실력을 연습하고 싶지만 함께 이야기할 사람이 아무도 없을까요? 우리의 대화 시간에 참여하세요! TEENS Teen Anime Hangout Wednesdays, March 6, April 3 and May 1 at 6 pm Watch anime, talk about manga, play games and more. Cosplay is always welcome!
Anne Arundel County Public Library Supports Our Military Families
Preserve Priceless Treasures at Odenton Library's Memory Lab The Memory Lab provides equipment for digitizing home movies, records, photos and more. How it works Call the Odenton library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule a one-on-one appointment for training. Once you've been trained to use the equipment of your choice, you’ll sign a release form and be authorized to use the equipment. You can then schedule an independent work session to digitize your materials. You can save your digitized files to • External hard drive • USB flash drive • Cloud Storage (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and others)
T he military lifestyle is one that comes with its own set of unique challenges. Service members and their families face frequent moves, deployments, career transitions and being away from loved ones. AACPL recognizes these complexities and has created a Military Family Resource Center at Severn Library providing resources that can help. The resource center offers valuable support and assistance to service members, veterans and their families. A variety of resources tailored to the needs of military families are available including career help for service members, financial aid and benefit handbooks for veterans, guides for military spouses and picture books on themes of the unique challenges military children face. Service members will also find reserved parking for veterans at most libraries, CAC Readers for in-library use at Maryland City at Russett, Severn and Odenton libraries and access to free gun safety locks at all 15 open branches. You can learn more about all the special services for veterans, active-duty military service members and their families on our website at aacpl.net/military .
What to Bring VHS cassettes • Photos Slides • Negatives Audio cassettes Records
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KIDS Party with Nintendo Switch! Tuesdays, March 12, April 9 and May 14 at 4 pm Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch! ⚛ STEAM & Snacks Thursdays, March 14, April 11 and May 9 at 4 pm Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29 at 1 pm Enjoy spring break at your library. From a tea party to an escape room, every day is something new. Books and Ballet Saturday, April 27 at 2 pm Join us for a special storytime with a demonstration from Dance Explosion Infinity. Join us for STEAM crafts and snacks! ⚛ Spring Break @ Your Library!
ALL Holi Festival Celebration Monday, March 25 at 4 pm
KIDS Irish Heritage Celebration Friday, March 22 at 3 pm
Fans & Fiction Club Wednesdays, March 20, April 17 and May 15 at 6 pm Fanfiction and fanworks enthusiasts can recommend stories, discuss tropes, plots and narratives or write free form. Death Cafe Mondays, March 25 and April 22 at 6 pm A Death Cafe is where people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death with no agenda, objectives or themes. Not a grief counseling group. Presenter: Donna Dallas, funeral director Anne Arundel Community College Information Session for Adult Learners Thursdays, April 11 and May 9 at 5 pm New and returning students can meet with an admissions officer from Anne Arundel Community College to learn about the admissions process.
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom
Mondays at 11:30 am Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 am
Wear something white or something that you don’t mind transforming into a colorful masterpiece! Event held outside, weather permitting.
Enjoy listening to Irish music and stories. Learn some Irish dance steps along the way!
Mindfulness Outdoors Monday, May 6 at 6:30 pm
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, learn and explore ways to improve your mental health. Program held outside, weather permitting. ADULTS Thursday Night Art Club Thursdays, March 7, April 4 and May 2 at 6 pm Learn, experiment and create using a new art medium or technique. Bring your own project or start something new with our materials. Explore the World in Books Tuesdays, March 12, April 9 and May 14 at 2 pm Readers will share what they have learned through books which might include a history, biography, cookbook, mystery or even a picture book. Narcan Opioid Overdose Response Training Thursday, March 14 at 2 pm Learn how to use Narcan (Naloxone) to stop an overdose and take home a kit. Presenters: Luminis Health Pathways and Anne Arundel County Department of Health
ADULTS Financial Education - Earn it, Plan it, Keep It Thursday, March 7 at 6 pm Learn how to set financial goals, develop money values and create and maintain a spending plan. Presenter: Annapolis Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition Self Defense for Adults Wednesday, March 13 at 4 pm Learn self-defense skills with the Wulin Institute. Language Exchange Intercambio de Idiomas Wednesdays, March 20, April 17 and May 15 at 6 pm Miércoles 20 de marzo, 17 de abril y 15 de mayo a las 6 pm Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting. Únase a un grupo de hablantes de inglés y español para practicar hablar cualquiera de los dos idiomas en un ambiente divertido e informal. Dungeons & Dragons Saturdays, March 23, April 20 and May 18 at 1:30 pm Enjoy Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition One Shot. Pre-generated character sheets provided.
Series Safari Wednesdays as listed below at 3 pm Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in this hands-on program.
March 27: Elephant & Piggie April 24: Battle of the Brains May 22: Dog Man & Cat Kid
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom Mondays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Wednesdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 am Family Storytime Saturdays at 10:30 am : Storytime Surprise (except April 6 and 20)
TEENS Teen Creative Writing Club
Tuesdays, March 5, April 2 and May 7 at 6 pm Hone your skills or just have fun with writing prompts and group discussion.
TRADE SCHOOL FAIR GLEN BURNIE LIBRARAY Saturday, April 20 from 11 am to 2 pm University or community college isn’t the only way to obtain a successful and fulfilling career. Visit our Trade School Fair to learn about other options!
TEENS Anime and Manga Club Thursdays, March 21, April 18 and May 16 at 6 pm
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ALL Open Mic Night Monday, March 11 at 6:30 pm
Parent Time-Out: Recharge and Re-energize! Monday, May 13 at 6:30 pm Practice self-care, make a craft and learn strategies for managing emotions to share with your family. Presenter: AACC TEACH Institute & Parenting Center KIDS R Paws to Read Saturday, March 2 at 10 am Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Call to make an appointment. Girl Power Storytime Monday, March 4 at 6:30 pm Everyone come and celebrate girl power with stories, music, dance and crafts. Family Movie Night Thursdays as listed below at 6 pm
R Batteries: Getting a Charge out of Chemistry Saturday, April 13 at 11 am Join Army Research Chemist Dr. Rose Pesce- Rodriguez, as we celebrate earth week by learning all about batteries. PRESCHOOLERS Baby Explores Babies (birth to 18 months) will explore the wonder of science and learn through play. Please wear mess-friendly clothing.
MOVIE MONDAYS
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 Retirement Communities: Which One is Best for YOU? Friday, March 22 at 1 pm Join a panel discussion about amenities, activities, parking, meals and more with representatives from Charlestown, Brightview Rolling Hills (Catonsville), Brightview Severna Park and Augsburg Village. Donuts and Discussion Friday, March 29 at 10:30 am Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing and donuts with Ashley Biggs of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. R Learn to Be a Gamemaster Mondays, April 8 (Part 1) and April 15 (Part 2) at 6:30 pm Have friends interested in tabletop games but don’t know where to start? Take the plunge in this two-part program focused on the basics of running your own D&D game!
Kindergarten Readiness 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. Please bring servings for five people and a copy of your recipe! March 14: Breads April 11: Dips May 9: Rice Stitch n’Chat Saturdays, March 23, April 20 and May 18 at 2 pm Join us for some social stitching! R Adult Book Club The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane Tuesday, March 26 at 7 pm Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Tuesday, May 28 at 7 pm Everything Everywhere All At Once (R, 2022) Monday, March 4 at 10:30 am After Yang (PG, 2021) Monday, May 6 at 10:30 am ALL ⚛ STEM Open Play Thursday, March 28 at 3 pm Get curious and explore a variety of hands-on STEM activities. ADULTS R What’s Cooking? Thursdays as listed below at 6:30 pm
Friday, March 8 at 10:30 am : Science Friday, April 5 at 10:30 am : Nature ⚛ Inter-Galactic Music & Movement Monday, May 6 at 6:30 pm
Kindergarten Readiness Babies in Bloom May the force be with you as we celebrate the revenge of the sixth! Come in costume and be ready to listen to stories, dance and make a craft.
Wednesdays at 10:15 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 1:30 pm
March 7: Raya and the Last Dragon (PG, 2021) April 4: Coco (PG, 2018) May 2: Moana (PG, 2017)
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