Anne Arundel County Public Library Newsletter Spring 2024

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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

4 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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