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ADULTS Oyster Shell Craft Wednesday, December 3 at 6 PM
TEENS Teen Hangout Thursdays at 4 PM Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon. R After Hours Anti Valentine’s Teen Movie Night
ADULTS Coffee With a Cop: Let’s Talk Holiday Safety Friday, December 5 at 10:30 AM Drop in to meet with officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Southern District. Ask questions and learn holiday safety tips during this event. R Family Genealogy and History Saturday, December 6 at 2 PM Discover how combining genealogy and history can enrich family stories. Join historian Katherine Brodt in-person or online. Registration required for Zoom. Line Dancing for Beginners Tuesdays, December 16, January 20 and February 17 at 5:30 PM Instructor Marie Brault will introduce basic line dance steps, provide guidance through the steps and demonstrate how to perform line dances to various genres of music. New Year’s Vision Boards Saturday, January 3 at 10:30 AM Create an inspiring board to stay focused all year long. Materials provided or bring your own. Naloxone-Narcan Opioid Overdose Response Training Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 PM Learn how to use Narcan to stop an opioid overdose and save a life. After completing the training, all participants will be given a Narcan kit to keep. Presenter: South County Bridges, a Prevention Discover the essential skills needed to help someone in a cardiac emergency. This is a non- certification course. TEENS R Bedazzle a Book Night Wednesday, December 10 at 6 PM Bring your own book or choose a discarded book from the library’s collection, then cover it in rhinestones to make it shine! Midterms Brain Break Tuesday, January 13 at 4 PM Wind down from the end of the semester with a mindfulness break. Enjoy calming crafts and relaxing vibes. Feel free to bring your own craft or project. Coalition of Anne Arundel County Friends & Family CPR Training Monday, February 2 at 6 PM
KIDS
R ⚛ Owl Pellet Dissection with SERC
Decorate a trinket dish or holiday ornament with oyster shells and paper napkins. Supplies provided. Cookbook Club Choose a recipe that fits the theme from a cookbook of your choice. Prepare the recipe at home and bring it to share. Holiday Mocktail Party with Appetizers: Wednesday, December 10 at 6 PM Stuff It: Wednesday, January 14 at 6 PM Beans: Wednesday, February 11 at 6 PM Walk Around Arundel with Jefferson Holland Thursday, December 11 at 6 PM Discover the top 10 local dog walking parks with poet Jefferson Holland, author of Walk Around Arundel and enjoy stories from life on the bay. Investing Tools 101 Tuesday, January 6 at 6 PM Discover resources designed to help you grow your money. Learn about investment tools like Morningstar and Value Line. R Diabetes Prevention Workshop Friday, January 23 at 11 AM Learn how to identify Type 2 diabetes risk factors, make healthy lifestyle changes and manage blood sugar effectively. Presenter: Luminis Community Health Improvement Department R Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library Chili Cook-Off Saturday, January 24 at 2 PM Prepare your favorite chili at home, then bring it to the library to compete in our chili cook- off competition. Crockpots are encouraged. Judging begins promptly at 2:30 PM . Beginner Line Dancing Fun Wednesday, January 28 at 6 PM Learn some beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity! Presenter: Jessie’s Soul Line Dancers R Hypertension Prevention Workshop Friday, January 30 at 11 AM Learn practical ways to manage or reduce high blood pressure. Presenter: Luminis Community Health Improvement Department
Saturday, December 13 at 2 PM Learn more about the secret lives of owls by dissecting an owl pellet with experts from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. ⚛ The Purr-fect Science Fair: Valentine’s Day STEM & Circuits Thursday, January 29 and Saturday, January 31 at 1 PM We’ll read from The Purr-fect Science Fair Project book series, then make light-up cards using simple circuits, LEDs and copper tape. Includes a how-to handout for launching a science fair project. R Kids Create Puppets Saturday, February 28 at 10:30 AM Kids will use felt, pompoms, googly eyes and other materials to make unique hand puppets to keep. PRESCHOOL
Friday, February 13 from 6–8 PM Come hang out, eat some snacks, decorate a cookie and watch a screening of Warm Bodies (PG-13, 2013) . Signed permission slip required.
AACPL Opens First Permanent StoryWalk at Quiet Waters Park
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KIDS R ⚛ STEAM: The Hidden Life of Spices Saturday, December 20 at 11 AM
• Meeting rooms, computers and free printing • LinkedIn Learning classes • Resume workshops • Interview and test prep Get Ahead Professionally • Events for all ages • Makerspaces for intergenerational fun • Discovery Dock children’s play spaces Spend Quality Time with Family
Is there anything better than curling up with a good book? Actually, yes if you ask some of the youngest local readers now heading out on the trail to experience a good book.
Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of spices. Presenter: Dr. Rose Pesce-Rodriguez Pokémon Day Monday, February 16 at 2 PM Create cool Poké crafts, play Pokémon Go and enjoy
In September, Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) officially opened the system’s first permanent StoryWalk® at Quiet Waters Park. This innovative and interactive way to combine literacy and physical activity
By combining the magic of books with the beauty of nature, our StoryWalk celebrates the best of what parks and libraries offer our community.
Hearts and Crafts Monday, February 9 at 10:30 AM Preschoolers can make gifts for their loved ones at this Valentine’s Day-themed art party!
more activities with fellow fans! PRESCHOOL School Skills for Preschoolers
Fridays, January 9 and February 20 at 10:30 AM Enjoy learning disguised as play with many different activities to support early literacy and school readiness skills.
• Books, magazines for health info and recipes • Yoga, line dancing programs • Cooking clubs, arts and crafts workshops Increase Well-Being
Kindergarten Readiness (No weekly programs held December 22 – 31) Babies in Bloom Thursdays at 10:30 AM Saturdays, December 13, January 10 and
— Skip Auld, AACPL CEO
Kindergarten Readiness (No weekly programs held December 22 – 31) Babies in Bloom Wednesdays at 10 AM Toddler Time Thursdays at 10 AM Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 AM Family Storytime Family Storytime | Cuentos para la Familia Saturdays, January 17 and February 21 at 10:30 AM Ballet Storytime and Preview Friday, February 27 at 11 AM
provides the pages of a children’s picture book posted on signs along the park’s Wildwood Trail for families to read and engage with as they walk. Stories will rotate quarterly, and admission to the park for viewing the StoryWalk® will be free during the first week of each new installation. The AACPL StoryWalk® was made possible through support by Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks and funded by community donors including a grant from Medicine with a Mission.
• Free ebooks, digital magazines and streaming movies • Free kindergarten readiness programs • Free tutoring and career assistance • Free language learning Save Money
February 7 at 10:30 AM Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 AM Family Storytime Bedtime Stories for Night Owls Monday, December 8 at 5:30 PM Bedtime Stories for Community Helpers Monday, February 16 at 5:30 PM
The best part? All these resources are absolutely free!
8 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events . ⚛ STEAM Program. See page 2 for details.
December 2025, January and February 2026
Bilingual Program
ASL Interpreter Available
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