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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.
10 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events . ⚛ STEM Program. See page 2 for details.
March, April and May 2024
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