A new look and a new website - BIG THINGS are happening at your Anne Arundel County Public Library. Stay tuned for

BIG THINGS are happening at your
Anne Arundel County Public Library. Stay tuned for
 a new look and a new website.

Skip Auld, Anne Arundel County Public Library Chief Executive Officer

 Big Things Are Coming Celebrating
 for Anne Arundel County
 Public Library Anne Arundel County BLACK HISTORY
 A
 s we wind down our celebration of 100 years of service to the community,
 Public Library
 we are looking toward the future. What and who do we represent? How
 does our community see us? How can we continue to evolve to better
 Board of Trustees
 OFFICERS
 Honoring the Past • Inspiring the Future
 serve you? These are all questions we grapple with every day. William A. Shorter, Jr.
 Chairman
 One important part of our evolution needs to be updating the recognizable
 A VISIT TO KOFI’S VILLAGE R Virtual Events
 Joyce C. Miller Explore the sight and sound of various African Emancipation Proclamation: What They Never Taught
 images and digital interaction you have with us. Plainly put, we need our logo 1st Vice Chairman percussion instruments, through rhythmic drumming You In High School
and website to accurately reflect who we are now, in 2021, and moving forward. patterns, storytelling and movement. Participants Thursday, February 3 at 7 pm
 J. Robert Sapp III
 will become part of the gathering of a West African Learn more about the history of the Emancipation
 2nd Vice Chairman
For decades, the familiar teal dot has adorned our signs, library cards and website. The book and boat images built into community! Proclamation. Learn how Lincoln only freed the slaves
our logo attempted to represent what we have to offer and celebrate our rich maritime history. In 2021, it’s obvious to Laura J. Ellis Presenter: Kofi Dennis in one place and how there were multiple emancipation
anyone using the library that we are more than books. The library is a place and a resource for connection, collaboration Secretary proclamations, in addition to other facts that should be
 Brooklyn Park R Crofton
and inclusion. Barbara D. Maxwell Thursday, February 10 Saturday, February 26 better known.
 Treasurer at 4 pm at 2 pm Presenter: Pete Hill, Anne Arundel County director of
We look forward to unveiling a new logo and new website on December 7. We believe it will more accurately reflect who equity, diversity and inclusion
we are and where we are going as we move into the second century of serving the residents of Anne Arundel County. I invite DIRECTORS The Story of Mr. Thomas Carney - A Maryland Patriot of
you to log onto our Facebook page (facebook.com/aacpl) on December 7 at 10 am for a special event where we will mark James R. Estepp Busch Annapolis Maryland City at Russett the American Revolutionary War
our past with the closing of a time capsule and we will move into the future with the unveiling of a new logo and website. Penny Evans
 Artivism Black History Live with Culture Queen Wednesday, February 16 at 6 pm
 Saturday, February 12 at 11 am Saturday, February 19 at 2 pm As a 50-year-old veteran, Mr. Carney tells his story in
 Simmona E. Simmons Introduction to using art as activism, stencil making and Black History Live with Culture Queen is a 45-minute reflection, beginning with his family farming on the
Along with the entire AACPL staff, I’d like to thank you for your support over the last 100 years. We look forward to showing
 TRUSTEES the art of being Black and powerful. performance for your royal children that uses original Eastern Shore and proceeding with his odyssey as
you all the exciting and unexpected things we have to offer in the future. For kids and interactive music, movement and storytelling an enlisted serviceman fighting through an array of
 Leslie A. Anderson to teach them to celebrate their history and love battles during the course of the war. This is a narrative
 Deale themselves. With a spoonful of magic and ancient
 Tonya E. Baroudi that gives a rare glimpse into the life and times of the
 The Black History You Don’t Know wisdom, the Queen’s soulful alto voice dances across Revolutionary War through the lens and military record,
 Joan C. Beck Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30 pm a fusion of festive calypso, afrobeat, jazz, and hip-hop of an actual free Black Maryland hero.
 Join us for a lecture presented by Carl rhythms that celebrate the kings and queens of African-
 Cathy Belcher
 O. Snowden. Mr. Snowden is an Anne American history.
 Dalix Cruz Arundel County native, civil rights
 JanElaine Smith activist and author of the book Some Odenton
 In this issue of Library Happenings Sandra L. Solomon
 People Watch Clocks to Tell What Time it Is, I Watch
 People to Know What Time it Is.
 Adult Film Fest: Celebrating Black Joy
 Saturday, February 26 at 10 am Watch Party!
 Gerald P. Starr Join us for a day of film dedicated to the celebration of
 Eastport-Annapolis Neck Black joy. All are welcome, though films may include
 The Ms. V Experience
 For Adults For Kids For Families M. Brooke Toomey GET UP! Music and Black Wellness Concert mature themes.
 Wednesday,
 February 9 at 10 am
 Special Events .............................4-5 Winter Holidays ...........................11 Winter Holidays ...........................11 Thursday, February 24 at 7 pm See also: Teen Film Fest: Celebrating Black Joy, page 19.
 Journey with the Coalition for African Americans in the Watch from home
 Book Clubs and Movies................6-7 Every Child Ready to Read ......12-13 Special Events ..............................15
 Performing Arts ensemble as they delve into music Severn or join us at a library
 Adult Learning ...............................8 Preschooler Events .......................13 Valentine’s Day Events .................15
 Health and Wellness ......................9 Special Events ..............................14 Games ..........................................19 STEM@Your Library relating to health, wellness and healing. Participants R Author Talk: Leslie Gray Streeter listed below to see
 Vanessa Brantley-Newton, award winning children’s
 Science • Technology • Engineering • Math will explore musical eras in history. Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 am
 Leisure ..........................................10 Valentine’s Day Events .................15
 Library Foundation News .......20-22 STEM Programs ............................17 For All Ages STEM education fosters a love of math and Edgewater Author and Baltimore native Leslie Gray
 Streeter, will discuss her book, Black
 author and illustrator of Becoming Vanessa, Just Like
 Me and Grandma’s Purse on the big screen. The author
 Black History Month ......................3 science by encouraging learners to engage in My Grandmother Told Me: A Tribute to African American Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey through will read from one of her books, share what it’s like to be
 For Teens Movies ............................................7 inquiry, logical reasoning, collaboration and Women Grief for People Who Normally Avoid a writer and illustrator and teach children how to create
 Club 1117 ................................18-19 STEM Programs ............................17 investigation. See page 17 for STEM events. Saturday, February 19 at noon Books with Words Like “Journey” in the Title. Her a collage of their own. Art supplies will be provided.
 Games...........................................19 Discover Games ..........................................19 Elsewhere in Happenings, programs that Using monologues, poetry and songs, actress Debra memoir looks at widowhood through the prism of race, Libraries showing this virtual program: Broadneck,
 sea turtles, page 17 incorporate STEM principles are designated Mims leads the audience in this highly interactive walk mixed marriage and aging. Crofton, Eastport-Annapolis Neck, Glen Burnie,
 ⚛
 with this icon: through an important part of America’s history.
 Presenter: Young Audiences Arts for Learning Maryland
 Linthicum, Mountain Road and Severn.

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Special Events for Adults R Virtual Events for Adults
Brooklyn Park Ask a Lawyer in the Library Digital Privacy and Scams: Protecting Yourself Online
 Edgewater Maryland City at Russett Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca Tuesday, December 7 at 2 pm
 R ⚛ Learn to Solder Workshop
Drum Circle R Meditative Mandala Painting Workshop Learn how to avoid being taken advantage of on the
 Wednesdays at 11 am
Saturday, December 11 at 3 pm internet in this interactive, informative presentation.
 Saturday, December 4 at 10 am Tuesday, January 11 at 7 pm Wednesdays, January 19 and February 16 at 4:30 pm
Express yourself through joyful sound, rhythm and Presenter: SOAR Program Director
 Create a mandala rock using the art of dot painting. Learn the basics of soldering, with an emphasis on Miércoles a las 11 am
positive leadership! No experience necessary and
 R Strum Along With Us! safety. Solder a badge that lights up! Children under age Miércoles 19 de enero y 16 de febrero a las 4:30 pm Classic Rock Talk!
percussion instruments provided.
 Saturdays, December 4, January 15 and February 26 14 must attend with an adult. Minimum age 10, with no Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about Tuesdays, December 7 and February 8 at 6 pm
Busch Annapolis one younger allowed in the room for safety reasons. your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you White Feminism, the Karen Discourse, and the
 at 2 pm Join us for a discussion, trivia and the chance to
 have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and contribute to a playlist of classic rock favorites from the Critical Need for Intersectionality
R Language Exchange Group Novice ukulele players, join UkeAnnapolis for a fun and R Tea and Treasures Tuesday, January 18 at 7 pm
 easy strum along! Monday, January 31 at 2 pm instructions for meeting with the attorney. 1950s to 1990s.
Intercambio de Idiomas To register for an appointment, visit circuitcourt.org/ We will unpack the history of who has been
Wednesdays, January 26 and February 2 at 7 pm Coffee with a Cop Bring a small treasured object and share a short history Conflict Resolution Workshop
 legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library or call the law library left out of (or intentionally denied access to)
Miércoles, 26 de enero y 2 de febrero a las 7 pm Fridays, December 10, January 21 and February 18 at of what makes this special or just come to listen. Enjoy a Thursday, December 9 at 2 pm
 at 410-222-1387. feminist movements and women’s rights circles
English-language learners and Spanish-language 10:30 am delightful cup of tea as we enjoy the stories. Anxious about tough conversations with people in your throughout history, examining social issues such
 ¡Hable con un abogado voluntario, durante un tiempo life? Join the Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center
learners come together to help each other through Community residents are invited to meet with officers R Paper Circuit Greeting Cards as reproductive justice, voting and the #MeToo
conversation practice. Register online or by calling the máximo de 20 minutos, sobre un asunto legal civil for an interactive and non-judgmental workshop that
 from the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s, Tuesday, February 8 at 7 pm movement. We will also
Busch Annapolis Library at 410-222-1750. no familiar de forma gratuita! Una vez que se haya will challenge you to identify your emotions and to
 Southern District. Bring your questions, concerns or just Using a simple electric circuit, make a greeting card that discuss the unmarked nature
 registrado, se le enviará una hoja de admisión e better communicate what you’re thinking in order to
Los que aprenden el inglés y los que aprenden get to know your local officers in an informal library lights up! Geared towards adults/seniors, but teens are of whiteness and the reality
 instrucciones para reunirse con el abogado. create a more peaceful and understanding atmosphere.
el español se ayudan mutuamente a través de la environment. welcome. of “safe spaces” for women
conversación. Regístrese en línea o llame a la Biblioteca Regístrese para una cita en circuitcourt.org/legal-help/ Anne Arundel Community College Information Sessions of multiple marginalized
 R Antique Talk and Appraisals Odenton lawyer-in-the-library o llame a la biblioteca jurídica al
Busch Annapolis al 410-222-1750. Tuesday, January 11 at 6:30 pm Thursdays, December 9 and January 6 at 6 pm identities.
Partner/Colaborador de la biblioteca: Centro de Ayuda Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike and Backpacking 101 410-222-1387. Adult learners are invited to meet with an admissions
 Mike Earnst of Blue Crab Antiques will present a short Presenter: Dr. Dresden Lackey
 Saturday, December 4 at 2 pm Partner: Anne Arundel County Public Law Library officer from Anne Arundel Community College to learn
R Cabin Fever Craft talk about appraising antiques. Attendees can bring two
 Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, Colin Gardner, will share Colaborador de la biblioteca: Biblioteca de derecho about the admissions process for new and returning
Tuesday, February 22 at 2 pm small items for appraisals.
 his 2021 experience from Springer Mountain, GA to Mt. público del condado de Anne Arundel students, majors offered, transferability of credits and
Get out of the house and make a craft with friends. R Recycled Painting Night Katahdin, ME. Colin will share pictures and stories of The Whys and Whens of Car Maintenance with the partnerships with four-year institutions, paying for Virtual Poetry Reading and Open Mic
 Wednesday, January 26 at 6 pm
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Recycle old thrift store paintings and create something
 trail life as well as talk about thru-hiking gear, learning Mechanic Shop Femme college and student success support services. Tuesday, January 11 at 6 pm
 experiences and how to prepare for a backpacking Monday, December 6 at 6:30 pm Enjoy virtual readings by notable poets and a warm,
Senior Tea & Social totally new! We will provide all the materials. adventure.
 Adult Writers’ Group
Thursdays, December 9, January 13 and February 10 Learn when and why to perform specific maintenance Saturdays, December 11, January 8 and February 12 supportive atmosphere for sharing your own work.
 at 11 am Glen Burnie R MONTHLY MIXED MEDIA tasks, including changing fluids and filters, belts, air at 2 pm Broadway Music BINGO
A monthly social event complemented by an activity R Creating a Pollinator Paradise with Native Plants conditioning recharges and more. Writers of all abilities interested in a read and critique Tuesday, January 18 at 6:30 pm
 Art Inspired By Music
related to the arts. Monday, January 10 at 6 pm Monday, December 13 at 6:30 pm English Conversation Club group are welcome. Bring an open mind and a desire to Join us in a fun game of music bingo featuring the
December: Create a luminary Master Watershed Steward, gardener and naturalist Listen to music from different genres as inspiration for Club de conversación en inglés improve your craft. musical numbers that you can’t get out of your head. An
January: Adult spelling bee Alison Milligan will discuss pollinator gardens. You’ll creating different pieces of art. All art supplies will be Mondays, December 6, January 10 and February 7 Language Exchange Group email address is required for this virtual program so that
February: Color to the music learn which plants are best to attract specific pollinators provided. at 7 pm we can send you the bingo game card.
 Intercambio de Idiomas See page 19 for more bingo.
2022 Vision Boards and see beautiful photos of pollinators in action. Lunes, 6 de diciembre, 10 de enero, 7 de febrero
 Reimagine Thrift Store Paintings Wednesdays, December 15, January 12 and February 16
Saturday, January 15 at 2 pm Monday, January 10 at 6:30 pm a las 7 pm at 7 pm Mondays are Murder Virtual True Crime Discussion
Make vision boards using magazines and other supplies Add to a thrift store find to create your own masterpiece. Get together to practice speaking English. Miércoles, 15 de diciembre, 12 de enero y 16 de febrero a Mondays, January 24 and February 28 at 7 pm
provided. Únase a nosotros para practicar Inglés. las 7 pm A virtual true crime discussion about famous solved and
 Potato Printing unsolved murders.
Online Dating 101 for Seniors English-language learners and Spanish-language
 Monday, February 14 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, January 19 at 6:30 pm learners come together to help each other through Genealogy & the Census
 Create simple printing blocks from potatoes and make a
Learn about online dating options, tricks for making a conversation practice. Register online or by calling the Thursday, January 27 at 7 pm
 beautiful piece of wrapping paper and a greeting card.
good profile, online and offline safety tips and try your Busch Annapolis Library at 410-222-1750. Wanting to delve deeper into the census? Listen to a
hand at taking a profile picture. Severna Park Los que aprenden el inglés y los que aprenden talk about genealogy and census records, beyond the
 Bullet Journaling 101 el español se ayudan mutuamente a través de la decennial census.
 Tuesday, January 11 at 7 pm conversación. Regístrese llamando a la Biblioteca Busch Partner: Carol Carman; Anne Arundel Genealogical Society
R PAINT NIGHTS Learn the basics of journaling and its applications for Annapolis al 410-222-1750 Bullet Journaling
We will guide you as you create your very own work of Partner/Colaborador de la biblioteca: Centro de Ayuda
 your mindfulness practice and productivity. Bring a Tuesday, February 1 at 7 pm
art using acrylic paint on canvas. All materials will be
 blank notebook or journal. Every Child Ready to Read: Talking! This adaptable form of journaling is useful for
provided.
 See virtual program on opposite page. Monday, January 10 at 7 pm everything from personal habit-tracking, to breaking
Broadneck down work tasks, to planning a dream vacation or even
 Would you like to help the preschool children in
Wednesday, December 8 at 7 pm a novel!
 your care to have the skills they need to succeed in
Deale kindergarten? Join us on Zoom for a series of programs See in-person program on opposite page.
Saturday, December 11 at 2 pm (for beginners) Note: Event information is subject to change,
 which will gives you tips and tricks for successful
Tuesdays, January 18 and February 15 at 6:30 pm especially during times of inclement weather. Check
 parenting and caregiving.
 online or call your local branch for event updates.
 See more Every Child Ready to Read, pages 12-13.
 Chaya Milchtein of the Mechanic Shop Femme

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Book Clubs for Adults MOVIES
R Virtual Book Clubs In-Person Book Clubs In-Person Book Clubs continued Deale
ARNOLD SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB CO-CONSPIRATORS BOOK CLUB LGBTQ VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB BOOK LOVERS BOOK CHAT Severna Park MARVELOUS MOVIES
 Still Life Meets every month to discuss queer These book discussions are held at local It’s a book club without the book! Chat R Classics Old and New Book Group
 The Noel Letters Enjoy trivia about a musical movie and the era it’s set in, before watching the film
 by Louise Penny fiction and nonfiction titles. All are senior centers and led by library staff. about a book you’ve read and hear about In this book group, we’ll aim to read and
 by Richard Paul Evans together.
 welcome to attend. great books that others have enjoyed. discuss fresh, unexpected and marvelous
 Monday, December 6 Tuesday, December 14 South County Senior Center Deale
 at 1 pm at 7 pm Upright Women Wanted The Nickel Boys books with a mix of traditional “classics”
 by Sarah Gailey Fridays, December 10, January 7 and and newer works from a diverse range
 by Colson Whitehead February 18 at 10 am
 Wednesday, December 15 Monday, December 13 of voices, from George Eliot to Arundhati
 Wild The Stranger Diaries Eastport-Annapolis Neck Roy, Tolstoy to Ta-Nehisi Coates.
 at 7 pm at 1 pm
 by Cheryl Strayed by Elly Griffiths Mondays, December 13, January 10 and The Dispossesed
 Monday, January 3 Tuesday, January 11 February 14 at 10 am by Ursula K. Le Guin
 at 1 pm at 7 pm The Song of Achilles The Thursday Murder Thursday, January 27
 by Madeline Miller Club Discoveries: The Library at the Mall at 7 pm
 The Southern Book Club’s Wednesday, January 12 by Richard Osman Fantasy Book Club
 The 7 ½ Deaths of at 7 pm
 Guide to Slaying Vampires Monday, January 24 Six Crimson Cranes
 Evelyn Hardcastle
 by Grady Hendrix at 1 pm by Elizabeth Lim Orlando
 by Stuart Turton Meet Me in St. Louis The Greatest Showman Brigadoon
 Tuesday, February 8 Felix Ever After Monday, December 6 by Virginia Woolf
 Monday, February 7 The Rose Code (NR, 1944) (PG, 2017) (NR, 1954)
 at 7 pm by Kacen Callendar at 6:30 pm Thursday, February 24
 at 1 pm by Kate Quinn Wednesday, December 1 Wednesday, January 26 Wednesday, February 23
 Wednesday, February 9 at 7 pm
 Monday, February 28 at 5 pm at 5 pm at 5 pm
 at 7 pm
 at 1 pm A Song of Wraiths and
 Ruin Guys Book Club R VIRTUAL EVENTS: THE GREAT MOVIES

 ? by Roseanne A. Brown Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening
 Deacon King Kong
 R Busch Annapolis Monday, January 3 discussion on Zoom.
 YA BOOK DISCUSSION FOR ADULTS THEATRE BOOK CLUB The Rose Code
 by James McBride
 This book discussion is for those who In this book club, we discuss plays! at 6:30 pm Thursday, December 16
 love Young Adult books. Join other like- by Kate Quinn at 7 pm
 Ma Rainey’s Black Empire of Sand
 minded adults as we discuss this book. Tuesday, January 18
 Bottom by Tasha Suri
 at 2 pm
Virtual A Winter’s Promise
 by Christelle Dabos
 Wednesday, January 19
 at 5 pm
 Monday, February 7
 at 6:30 pm
 Zero Fail
 by Carol Leonnig
Cookbook Club Wednesday, February 23 Honey Girl
 by Morgan Rogers Thursday, January 13
 at 7 pm
MYSTERY INGREDIENT CHALLENGE Tuesday, February 15 at 7 pm
 Wednesday, February 9 at 7 pm at 2 pm Mountain Road
 Shake up your cooking and American Gods
 by Neil Gaiman The Stranger in the
 reading repertoires with this Woods
 virtual mystery ingredient Tuesday, January 25 Monsieur Hulot’s Stella Dallas Another Round
 challenge!
 Crofton at 7 pm by Michael Finkel
 Holiday (NR, 1953) (NR, 1937) (NR, 2020)
 Hour of the Witch Thursday, February 17
 at 7 pm Friday, December 3 Friday, January 14 Friday, February 4
• Register for the program at by Chris Bohjalian
 Nomadland: Surviving at 7 pm at 7 pm at 7 pm
 aacpl.net/events. Thursday, December 9
 at 2 pm America in the Twenty-
• Pick up your mystery ingredient
 first Century
 and library materials (two random

 
 by Jessica Bruder
 ingredient-related books or movies) The Long Call Tuesday, February 22 at 7 pm
 from either the Annapolis or by Ann Cleeves
 Eastport-Annapolis Neck libraries Thursday, January 13 Riviera Beach
 read
 between January 26 and February 2. at 2 pm
• Prepare a recipe with the ingredient All Ages Book Clubs

 Return
 at home and solve the mystery: The Works of Toni This One Summer
 Can you identify how the library Morrison by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki
 materials and the ingredient are Thursday, February 10 Saturday, January 15
 connected? It might not be so easy! at 2 pm at noon Black Orpheus
• Join in via Zoom on February 9 to
 share your dish and experiences
 with other home chefs. President Barack Obama presented Toni Morrison with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
 Kindred
 by Octavia Butler
 repeat (PG, 1959)
 Friday, February 25
 at 7 pm
 in 2012. Morrison’s works will be discussed at the Crofton Library on February 10 at 2 pm. Saturday, February 19
 at noon

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Adult Learning Health and Wellness
English Basic Skills
Free English classes offered by Anne Arundel
 R Computer Classes at the Odenton Library
 Learn from a computer lab assistant in a group setting with hands-on practice. Prerequisite: basic computer skills,
Community College (AACC) and taught at various library card with your four-digit PIN and USB flash drive. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Eastport-Annapolis Neck R VIRTUAL EVENTS
libraries integrate listening, speaking, reading and Brain Health Across Your Life Span
 R BOOKS AND BEYOND Journaling for Wellness
writing skills for students with minimal English training. Saturday, January 22 at 11 am Mondays, December 6, January 3 and February 7 at 6 pm
For more information and to register, call AACC’s ESL
 Google Docs for Beginners Microsoft Excel I Microsoft Word I Join lively discussions on a wide range of topics
 Saturday, February 5 at 11 am Monday, January 10 at 6 pm Monday, December 6 at 6 pm selected especially for seniors or individuals living with Join us as we discuss how you can help your brain span Experience the power of journaling for your mental
office at 410-777-2901 or email esloffice@aacc.edu. match your lifespan. health and well-being. You’ll have the opportunity to
 Prerequisite: Gmail account and memory loss and their care partners. During these three
Prepare for the GED/Adult Basic Skills Microsoft Excel II Microsoft Word II Presenter: Anne Arundel County Department of Aging journal with guided prompts and gentle structure.
 password interactive programs, you will be encouraged to learn,
 Monday, January 17 at 6 pm Monday, December 13 at 6 pm
Improve your basic reading, math and language skills or explore and laugh with others in the group. Teen Mental Health
prepare to take the GED test with the adult basic skills
 Google Sheets for Beginners Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel I Prerequisite: Microsoft Word I
 Partner: The Alzheimer’s Association
 Edgewater
 Saturday, February 19 at 11 am Thursday, January 20 at 7 pm
program provided by AACC at various libraries. For more Microsoft Excel III Microsoft Word III Cozy Mysteries and Comfort Foods Mind Resilience for Adults Join local mental health professionals for a panel
 Prerequisite: Gmail account and Monday, January 24 at 6 pm Monday, December 27 at 6 pm Thursday, January 27 at 6 pm
information and to register, call AACC at 410-777-1823 Thursday, December 2 at 11 am discussion about teen mental health issues. Learn how
 password Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel I Prerequisite: Microsoft Word I Join a mental/behavioral health expert from Mind
or email gedprogram@aacc.edu. and where to reach out with questions or concerns.
 New Books and Creating New Habits
 Resilience to learn about strategies and techniques
R VIRTUAL EVENTS Thursday, January 6 at 11 am
 that adults can use to develop the strengths, skills and Prediabetes Information Session in Spanish
Intro to Library eBooks and Streaming
Wednesdays, December 8, January 12 and February 9 at
 R Foundation Grants Research & Resources at the Busch Annapolis Library Poetry and Lovable Things
 Thursday, February 3 at 11 am
 resources that interrupt and prevent downward spirals, Sesión de Información Sobre Prediabetes en Español
 and enable and promote upward spirals. Wednesday, January 26 at 6:30 pm
3 pm Grant Research One-on-One Training Grantseeking Resources Workshop See more resilience programs for young children and Miércoles 26 de enero a las 6:30 pm
Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and Would you like help searching for grant opportunities Thursday, January 13 at 2 pm teens on pages14 and 18. Are prediabetes and diabetes the same? How is it
streaming options available free with your library card. for your nonprofit organization or as an individual grant Learn to search for grants and attract funders by using diagnosed, and can it be reversed? How can you
Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of seeker? Schedule an appointment by calling the Busch Foundation Directory Online, Candid Learning and avoid developing diabetes? Get the answers to these
the presentation. Annapolis Library (branch information is on back cover). GuideStar. American Red Cross Blood Drive questions from an American Association of Diabetes
 You are eligible to donate if you are 17 or older (16 with written parental consent), weigh a minimum of 110 lbs, educators master lifestyle coach.
 and are in good health. You may walk in or schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767. ¿La prediabetes y la diabetes son lo mismo? ¿Cómo se
 R Email for Beginners in Spanish at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall diagnostica? ¿Se pueden revertir la prediabetes y la
 Correo Electrónico para Principiantes en Español Broadneck Busch Annapolis Edgewater Mountain Road
 diabetes? ¿Cómo puede evitar desarrollar diabetes?
 Saturday, February 19 at 2 pm Thursday, February 10 at Fridays, December 3, Thursday, December 30 Saturday, December 18
 Obtenga las respuestas a estas preguntas de una
 Sábado 19 de febrero a las 2 pm 1:30 pm January 7 and February 4 at 10 am at 10 am
 asesora de estilo de vida maestra de la Asociación
 Aprenda cómo registrarse para obtener una cuenta de correo electrónico de Gmail gratuita y los conceptos básicos de at 10 am
 estadounidense de educadores en diabetes.
 cómo enviar, responder y reenviar mensajes y adjuntar archivos y fotos. Si ya tiene una cuenta de correo electrónico
Tech Tuesdays de Gmail, por favor traiga su contraseña. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español y está abierto a adultos y
Discover valuable library resources that can help you adolescentes. Se proporcionarán computadoras portátiles para su uso durante el programa.
 To our For the Love of the Library sponsors:

 THANK YOU!
design, write or learn new skills. All programs are at This program will be conducted in Spanish and is open to adults and teens. Learn how to sign up for a free Gmail
6:30 pm. email account and learn the basic concepts of how to send, reply and forward messages and attach documents and
December 14: Canva for Beginners photos. If you already have a Gmail email account, please bring your password. Laptops will be provided for use.
January 11: Building a Blog
February 1: LinkedIn Learning
For teen and adults Estate Planning, Administration and Wills
Intro to eLearning Resources Learn estate planning essentials, including wills and trusts, power of attorney and medical directives.
Wednesday, January 18 at 3 pm Presenter: Council Baradel

 CR Tony Wheeler
Learn about resources like Rosetta Stone, Creativebug, Eastport-Annapolis Neck R Severna Park R Virtual
LinkedIn Learning, Udemy and live tutoring from Saturday, December 18 at 2 pm Tuesday, January 4 at 7 pm Thursday, February 10 at 7 pm
Brainfuse.
MD Renters’ Tax and Homeowners’ Tax Credit Programs
Thursday, January 27 at 2 pm Intro into College Savings with Maryland 529
Get ready to take the credit! The Maryland Renters’ BayPoint Wealth | Martha O. Blaxall & Joe Dickey
and Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Program helps at the Severn Library
renters and homeowners account for the skyrocketing Wednesday, January 19 at 7 pm
 Council Baradel | Lost Ark Distilling | Trish & Greg Strott
housing associated costs in Maryland. We will discuss Learn about the features and benefits of the Maryland
how to navigate the application process and successfully A&G Management | Jane Campbell-Chambliss & Peter C. Chambliss | Tara Balfe-Clifford
 Prepaid College Trust and the Maryland College
submit your application to the State Department of Investment Plan, and have your questions answered Carrol’s Creek Café | James Cheevers | Anna E. Greenberg | Jim & Mary Hagerty | Lucie Lehmann
Assessments and Taxation. Application assistance is also by a Maryland 529 representative. Parents/guardians Joyce C. Miller, MLS | Chris Nelson & Joyce Olin | Jim & Nancy Nolan | PPG Wealth
provided through the Securing Older Adult Resources are welcome. Dr. & Mrs. J. Robert Sapp | Doug & Karen Smith | Day Weitzman, CB Realty
(SOAR) Program, a service program within the Maryland
Consumer Rights Coalition.
Presenter: SOAR Program Director
 Making your library better
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Adult Leisure ?
Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting R Virtual Cooking Events Virtual
Knitting for Good Instant Pot Cooking: Holiday Fare
 Thursday, December 2 at 2 pm
 Cookbook Club
A monthly meeting of like-minded individuals who
enjoy fiber arts! Come knit and crochet projects with our Make your holiday entertaining easier by using your MYSTERY INGREDIENT CHALLENGE
materials to donate to a good cause. Instant Pot. This program will demonstrate recipes. Wednesday, February 9 at 7 pm
 Shake up your cooking and reading
 WINTER HOL IDAY EV E NT S
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Air Fryer Virtual Cooking: Appetizers
Tuesdays, January 18 and February 15 at 6:30 pm Tuesday, December 7 at 7 pm repertoires with this virtual mystery
 Explore appetizers made with the air fryer that can ingredient challenge!
Odenton
Wednesdays, December 8, January 12 and February 9 enhance your holiday table. • Register for the program at aacpl.net/events.
at 6 pm
Drop In Groups
 Virtual Mocktails
 Wednesday, December 15 at 6:30 pm
 • Pick up your mystery ingredient and library
 materials (two random ingredient-related books Broadneck New Year’s Glen Burnie
Feel free to bring in your own projects and come for the Use basic ingredients from around your kitchen to make or movies) from either the Annapolis or Eastport- R Winter Solstice Family Storytime Noontime Celebrations New Year’s Eve Crafternoon
conversation and camaraderie. tasty holiday mocktails. Suggested ingredient list will Annapolis Neck libraries between January 26 and Tuesday, December 21 at 10:30 am Ring in 2022 with books, music, activities and a Wednesday, December 29 at 2 pm
Broadneck be sent to participants a few days before the program. February 2. Celebrate winter with this special storytime. countdown to noon.
 Maryland City at Russett
Tuesdays, December 14, January 18 and February 15 Simplify Weekly Meal Planning • Prepare a recipe with the ingredient at home Brooklyn Park R Broadneck
at 7 pm. Thursday, December 30 at 11:30 am R Nifty Thrifty Holiday Gifts
 Tuesday, January 18 at 7 pm and solve the materials mystery: Can you identify Winter Craft Fun! Wednesday, December 1 at 7 pm
Deale Vanessa Young, from the Thirsty Radish, will teach you how the library materials and the ingredient are Monday, December 6 at 4 pm
 Brooklyn Park Don’t know what to get your friends and family for the
Wednesdays, December 15, January 19 and February 16 tips, strategies and recipes for delicious weekly meals. connected? It might not be so easy! Thursday, December 30 at 11:30 am
 Enjoy some fun, winter themed crafts and explore your holidays? Come make a simple craft that you can give as
at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm Introduction to Vitamix • Join in via Zoom on February 9 to share your dish creativity! a gift this season.
Riviera Beach: Craft and Chat Thursday, February 24 at 2 pm and experiences with other home chefs. Deale For teens and adults
Wednesdays, December 15, January 19 and February 16 Happy Chinese New Year!
 This program explores simple and fun uses for the
at 7 pm Vitamix including tips, tricks and recipe sharing.
 Saturday, January 22 at 2 pm Winter Cards and Crafts Mountain Road
 Enjoy a story, dancing and dragon mask making. Join Wednesday, December 8 at 2:30 pm
R Virtual Groups Polar Express
 us for a special lion dance performed by the Wulin Enjoy a casual and creative afternoon of card making
Wednesdays, December 1, January 5 and February 2 Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30 pm
 Institute. and Perler/fuse bead projects. All materials will be
at 3:30 pm Be enchanted by a reading of Van Allsburg’s book, The
 Busch Annapolis provided. Polar Express, followed by other holiday surprises.
 For all ages Pajamas welcome!
 R Holiday Greeting Cards
 Wednesday, December 1 at 6:30 pm R Cookie Mix in a Jar Making
 Use colorful buttons to create stylish holiday greeting Monday, December 13 at 6:30 pm
 cards. Then write special messages to your friends and Make cookie mix in a jar gifts. We’ll provide all dry
 loved ones. ingredients, a recipe card, jars and decorating items.
 R Winter Wonders! Holiday Stories Family Dance Party
 Thursday, December 9 at 6 pm Wednesday, December 29 at 11 am
 Many religions have holidays based around this time of Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
 year. Come listen to tales of Hanukkah, Christmas, the
 Kwanzaa Live With Culture Queen
 Winter Solstice and more. There will be a few holiday
 Monday, December 27 at 10:30 am
 surprises!
 R Winter Solstice Family Storytime
 Join Kwanzaa expert Culture Queen as she teaches R Virtual Events
 royal children of all ages a fresh approach to observing
 Friday, December 17 at 10:30 am the seven principles of Kwanzaa, an African American
 Holiday Songs from Around the World
 Celebrate winter with this special storytime. Saturday, December 11 at 2 pm
 festival that celebrates culture, family and community.
 Enjoy music from around the world as we discover how
 Winter Literary-Themed Diorama Contest Eastport-Annapolis Neck other countries celebrate the holidays!
 Tuesday, January 18 at 10 am
 Create a freestanding diorama, no larger than 16x16”, Holiday Ornament Workshop Virtual Winter Scavenger Hunt
 inspired by your favorite winter book. Dioramas can Saturday, December 4 at 2 pm Tuesday, December 21 at 5:30 pm
 be dropped off at the Busch Annapolis Library, with Celebrate the holiday season with music, cocoa and Virtual scavenger hunts challenge players to find
 completed entry forms, starting Tuesday, January 18. crafts. specified items according to the answer to a puzzle or
 Entries must be received by Saturday, January 22 at R Happy Birthday, Dr. King with Culture Queen riddle. You’ll have 30 seconds to answer the riddle and
 4:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded. Saturday, January 15 at 2 pm retrieve the item before any other team.
 R Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Tiger! Join teaching artist Culture Queen as she hosts the New Year’s Origami!
 Monday, January 31 at 10:30 am “Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King!” party. This Tuesday, January 4 at 4:30 pm
 Children ages three to five build early literacy skills family-friendly party will celebrate his life and legacy Join us to practice different origami shapes in real time
 through lunar new year stories, songs, activities and with a fun and interactive civil rights-themed show and and learn how the New Year is celebrated in Japan! Stop
 more! hands-on crafts. by the Busch Annapolis Library for a Take and Make full
 of origami paper and instructions.

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Every Child Ready to Read
Anne Arundel County Public Library is committed to providing parents and caregivers with the tools to help their young children get ready to read. Through
 Special Events for Preschoolers
 Busch Annapolis
 R Winter Craft Fun!
 Edgewater
 R Storytime with a Social Worker
 Friday, January 21 at 10:30 am Mondays, December 6, January 3 and
the nationally-renowned Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) initiative, libraries can have an even greater impact on early literacy through an approach that
 Beat the January doldrums and make a February 7 at 10:30 am
focuses on educating parents and caregivers.
 winter-themed craft to bring a smile to Join us for a special storytime with a
Please note: There will be no ECRR classes Monday, December 20, 2021, through Saturday, January 1, 2022. This includes Babies in Bloom, Toddler Time, Preschool your face! social worker that will focus on social-
Storytime, Family Storytime and Music and Movement. emotional learning.
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Babies in Bloom Toddler Time Preschool Storytime Family Storytime Babies at Play
 Mondays, December 6, January 3 and
 Department of Social Services
For babies from birth to 18 months For children ages 18-36 months For children ages three to five For families with children ages 5 and February 7 at 10 am Glen Burnie
Broadneck Broadneck Broadneck younger Join us for this unstructured time for Wellness Week: Zumbini at the Library
Mondays at 10:30 am Mondays at 11:30 am Tuesdays at 10:30 and 11:30 am R Crofton babies and caregivers to socialize and Thursday, January 13 at 9:30 am
R Busch Annapolis Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Park Wednesdays at 10 am, except February 9 play. Zumbini© program combines music,
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Thursdays at 10:30 am Mondays at 10:30 am Thursdays at 11 am Discoveries: The Library at the minutes of learning and fun!
R Crofton R Busch Annapolis R Busch Annapolis Saturdays at 10:30 am, December 18 and
Tuesdays at 10 am Tuesdays at 10:30 am Wednesdays at 10:30 am January 29 Mall Presenter: Totsville
 Seasonal Babies Craft
Deale Deale R Crofton Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
 Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and Saturdays at Tuesdays, December 14, January 11 and Art @ Your Library
Thursdays at 10 am Tuesdays at 11:30 am Thursdays at 10 am February 15 at 11:15 am Preschoolers will enjoy an art experience
 10:30 am using different art media and learn
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Deale Enjoy a seasonal art project with your
Tuesdays at 10:30 am Mondays at 10:30 am Tuesdays at 10:30 am Music and Movement Bilingual Storytime / Hora del Cuento Bilingüe little one! through play. Wear clothing that is mess
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R Eastport-Annapolis Neck R Eastport-Annapolis Neck Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready Baby, It’s Cold Outside
 Sing, chant, play instruments and details on each program
Wednesdays at 10 am, except February 9 Thursdays at 10 am Wednesdays at 10:30 am to read skills in English and a variety of languages. Thursdays, December 16, January 20 and
 dance while exploring sounds, rhythms Deale
R Edgewater R Edgewater R Eastport-Annapolis Neck and patterns that make up language. Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, canciones, rimas y actividades February 17 at 2 pm
 Bundle up your baby and join Discoveries Saturdays, December 11, January 8 and
Thursdays at 10:30 am Tuesdays at 10:30 am Tuesdays at 10 am mientras desarrollan habilidades de lectura en inglés y en español.
 R Broadneck library staff at a different local park each February 5 at 10 am
Glen Burnie Glen Burnie R Edgewater Friday, February 25 at 10:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
Wednesdays at 9:30 am, except February 9 Wednesdays at 10:30 am, Wednesdays at 10:30 am Busch Annapolis Discoveries: The Library at the Mall month to stroll, socialize, sing songs and
 Brooklyn Park read stories together! Call Discoveries for Fridays, December 3, January 14 and
Linthicum except February 9 Linthicum Saturdays, December 4, 18, January 15, Spanish Bilingual Storytime Spanish Bilingual Storytime February 11 at 10:30 am
 locations.
Wednesdays at 11:30 am Linthicum Tuesdays at 1:30 pm 29 and February 26 at 11:30 am La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe Edgewater
Maryland City at Russett Wednesdays at 10:15 am, Maryland City at Russett Mondays, December 6, January 3, 17 and Friday, February 11 at 10:30 am Fridays, December 17, January 28 and Preschool Dance Party Tuesday, December 21 at 10:30 am (babies
 except February 9 February 25 at 10:30 am Friday, January 21 at 10:30 am
Mondays at 10:30 am Tuesdays at 11:30 am 31 at 11:30 am Deale and toddlers) and 2:30 pm (preschoolers)
 Jump up, turn around, clap your hands
Odenton Maryland City at Russett Mountain Road *OUTDOORS French-English Bilingual Storytime
Mondays at 10:15 am Tuesdays at 10:30 am Thursdays at 2 pm Busch Annapolis Tuesday, January 18 at 10:30 am
 and stomp around at this high energy
 preschool palooza.
 R Virtual Event
Riviera Beach Mountain Road Odenton Saturdays, December 18, January 22 and Arabic-English Bilingual Storytime Backyard Bird Count Virtual Storytime
 Tuesdays at 10 am February 26 at 10:30 am Tuesday, February 15 at 10:30 am
 Baby Olympics Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 am
Mondays at 9:30 am Thursdays at 10:15 am Saturday, February 12 at 2 pm
 Odenton Deale Join us for a special storytime all about
Severn Riviera Beach Crawl, walk, run or jump over to
Wednesdays at 10:30 am , Tuesdays at 10:15 am Thursdays at 9:30 am Saturday, February 12 at 10:30 am R Virtual Event Discoveries and go for the gold! Show off
 the Great Backyard Bird Count! We’ll
 read stories about birds and learn about
except February 9 Riviera Beach Severn Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Spanish Bilingual Storytime / La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe your little one’s amazing athletic abilities counting birds in our own backyard.
R Severna Park Tuesdays at 9:30 am Tuesdays at 10:30 am Fridays, December 10, January 7 and Thursday, December 9 at 4:30 pm at the baby Olympics. Grab a Take and Make kit from the
Tuesdays at 10:30 am Severn February 4 at 10:30 am Busch Annapolis Library for this virtual
 R Severna Park Pretend Play: Construction Zone
 R Eastport-Annapolis Neck
 Thursdays at 10:30 am
 R Severna Park
 Thursdays at 10:30 am
 Saturdays, December 4 and February 5
 Sensory Storytime Friday, February 18 at 10:30 am
 Children can use their imagination
 storytime.

 Wednesdays at 10:30 am at 10 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall and have fun building in our pretend
 Glen Burnie R Sensory Storytime construction zone. Supplies provided.
 Thursdays at 9:30 am except January 13 Saturdays, January 29 and February 26 at 2 pm Dress up if you’d like!
 Mountain Road Specifically designed for children ages 3 to 7 years with autism spectrum disorders,
 Tuesdays at 2 pm sensory processing issues or other disabilities. Limited capacity event. Siblings
 welcome.
 R Virtual Events
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SPECIAL EVENTS FOR KIDS 6 to 10 FAMILY E VE NT S
R Book Clubs Branch Events Eastport-Annapolis Neck
 Winter Olympic Challenge
Kids can talk about books, enjoy games, activities and more. For third, fourth and fifth grade students Saturday, February 5 at 2 pm
unless indicated.
 Broadneck Celebrate the start of the Winter Olympics by joining opening ceremony
 R Friendship Fun Craft-Along games. Take home and complete the Winter Olympics
 Friday, February 11 at 4 pm challenge for the ultimate prize. Pickup between
 Make a friendship bracelet, weave with yarn, create a DIY February 5-12.
 card, read stories, play games and much more.
 Glen Burnie Stuffed Animal Sleepovers
 Busch Annapolis Down the Rabbit Hole Wear your jammies and bring a stuffed animal for a library
 R Crafternoon Saturday, January 15 at 2 pm sleepover. After storytime, tuck in the animals for the night. Come
 Thursdays, January 6 and February 3 at 4 pm Join us for a fun afternoon back to see the mischief they got into overnight!
 Join us for a fun and easy craft program with a different of crafts and games inspired Broadneck
 project each month. We’ll supply the materials and you by Alice in Wonderland. Tuesday, February 22 at 7 pm (Pick up February 25)
 supply the creativity!
 R Olympic Games Craft Maryland City at Russett Edgewater
 Wednesday, February 9 at 3:30 pm R ⚛ Morse Code Fun! Thursday, December 9 at 6 pm (Pick up December 10)
 R Maryland City at Russett
 Celebrate the Winter Olympics with a themed craft! Tuesday, December 7 at 7 pm
 Learn about Morse code and then try it out with our Morse code transmitter keys and receivers. Thursday, January 6 at 6:30 pm (Pick up January 8)
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 Young Authors Writing Club
 Wednesdays, January 12 and February 9 at 4:30 pm
IN-PERSON EVENTS R VIRTUAL EVENTS Join us for an afternoon full of creative writing prompts.
 We’ll write stories individually and together as a group.

 VALE NT INE ’S DAY
Crofton Fish in a Tree by Linda Mullaly Hunt
The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 am Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
Tree House by Max Brallier Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks Sunflower Yoga
Thursday, January 20 at 4:15 pm Saturday, January 8 at 10:30 am Mondays, December 13, January 10 and February 14 at 6 pm
 An energetic practice of movement and mindfulness
Who Was Jackie Robinson by Gail Herman Last Gate of the Emperor by Kwame Mbalia with yoga stories, games and songs for little yogis of all Deale
Thursday, February 17 at 4:15 pm Saturday, February 5 at 10:30 am abilities. Bring an exercise mat if you have one.
 Valentine’s Day Preschool Storytime
 This Little Piggie Got Paid Tuesday, February 8 at 10:30 am
Severna Park Saturday, January 22 at 2 pm Children ages three to five will build early literacy
Early Reader Book Club RAD Readers Book Club Bring your little bankers to learn the basics of money and skills with stories and songs about love and Valentine’s
 Maryland City at Russett
Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through Kids in third through fifth grades will enjoy a book leave with your very own piggy bank. Valentine Storytime and Craft
 discussion, playing games and fun activities. Day! All children will receive a craft kit to make a
group reading, activities and games based on popular Saturday, February 12 at 2 pm
beginner reader series. Each meeting will use titles from Ways to Make “Sunshine” by Renee Watson
 Edgewater Valentine’s Day card at home.
 Get ready for Valentine’s Day with books,
a particular series. Mind Resilience for Young Children Valentine’s Day Toddler Storytime rhymes and music. Make a valentine card
 Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 am
 Thursday, February 17 at 6 pm Tuesday, February 8 at 11:30 am for someone special.
Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Children ages 18-36 months will build early literacy
 Join a mental/behavioral health expert from Mind
Wednesday, December 1 at 4 pm Grabenstein Resilience to learn about strategies and techniques that skills with stories and songs about love and Valentine’s Mountain Road
Elephant and Piggie Like Reading! by various Saturday, January 22 at 10:30 am young children can use to develop the strengths, skills and Day! Valentine’s Day Bingo
authors The Twits by Roald Dahl resources that interrupt and prevent downward spirals, Hugs and Kisses Babies Storytime Monday, February 14 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, January 5 at 4 pm Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 am and enable and promote upward spirals. Thursday, February 10 at 10 am Enjoy playing bingo with family and friends
Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish See more resilience programs for adults and teens on Celebrate love with songs and movement for and win prizes!
 pages 9 and 18. Valentine’s Day. Dress your little one in a festive outfit
Wednesday, February 2 at 4 pm
 Glen Burnie if you’d like! R Virtual Event
 Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Valentine’s Day
 Paint like an Impressionist Eastport-Annapolis Neck Monday, February 14 at 5:30 pm
 R Paws to Read Tuesday, January 18 at 11 am Crafterday Virtual scavenger hunts challenge players to find
 Children in elementary school improve reading Learn about the impressionist art movement and some Saturday, February 12 at 10 am specified items according to the answer to a puzzle or
 skills with the rapt attention of canine tutors. of its great artists and paint your very own impressionist Make something fun for Valentine’s Day! We’ll supply riddle. You’ll have 30 seconds to answer the riddle and
 Broadneck masterpiece. Dress for mess! the materials; you bring the creativity. retrieve the item before any other team.
 Saturdays, December 4, January 15 and February 12 R Odenton
 at 10:30 am Stencil Art Paint Party
 Edgewater Monday, January 24 at 6 pm
 Saturdays, December 18, January 15 and February Create a masterpiece using stencils and paint. All supplies Note: Event information is subject to change, especially during times of inclement weather. Check online or call
 19 at 10 am provided. your local branch for event updates.

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Brooklyn Park Eastport-Annapolis Neck Maryland City at Russett
 Crafternoon Crafterday R Fast or Slow ... Chemistry Makes It Go!
 Wednesdays, December 8, January 5 and 19, February 2 Saturdays, December 11, January 8 and February 12 Saturday, December 4 at 11 am
 and 16 at 3:45 pm at 10 am Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory
 Drop in for an afternoon of crafts and fun! Make something fun! We’ll supply the materials — you and the American Chemical Society and participate
 bring the creativity. in hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of
 Busch Annapolis reaction rates.
 R Frosty Winter Chemistry Fun! What is a Watershed?
 Monday, January 31 at 2 pm For ages 7 and up
 Wednesday, January 12 at 4 pm
 Wear some old clothes as we have fun experimenting
 Learn about our local watershed and participate in Let’s Explore Wind
 a hands-on activity about impervious vs. pervious Wednesday, January 5 at 6:30 pm
 with winter-themed chemistry! Create fake snow,
 surfaces. Learn about the power of wind and discover its power
 experiment with the properties of ice and play with an
 Presenter: Watershed Stewards Academy by doing several fun experiments.
 oobleck snowman!
 R Make Music with Makey Makeys R Ozobot Maze Challenge R Explore Animal Skulls with a Ranger
 Saturday, February 19 at 10 am Saturday, January 22 at 10 am
 Wednesday, February 23 at 4 pm
 Find your way through the maze by learning to code With the help of rangers from the Patuxent Research
 Create a DIY instrument with cardboard! Use Makey
 with Ozobots. Refuge, learn to see the clues hidden in the anatomy of
 Makey to connect your creation to a computer and play
 our local animal skulls.
 real music. Edgewater For ages 7 and up
 Crofton R Family STEM Night
 R Family Building Extravaganza
 Thursday, January 20 at 5:30 pm
 R Nature Explorers Club Saturday, February 5 at 2 pm
 We’re going to make blizzards in a bottle, test the best
 Wednesdays, December 8, January 12 and February 9 Get creative as a family and build structures out of a
 recipe for fake snow and string up some sticky ice. Dress
 during branch hours variety of objects.
 for the weather - if it’s cold enough outside, we’ll blow
 Each month we’ll investigate an aspect of the ecosystem
 through either an activity or scavenger hunt.
 some freezing bubbles! Mountain Road
 Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Glen Burnie R LEGO® Bricks Mindstorms – Play with a Robot!
 Monday, February 21 at 2 pm
 MakerDay: Tinker Time Rainforests of South America
 Learn to use computer coding to maneuver the
 Saturday, January 29 at 11 am
 Saturday, January 8 at 2 pm Mindstorms Robots!
 Join the National Aquarium education team to learn
 Tinker with all things big and small.
 about how plant and animal species interact and adapt Odenton
 Sea Turtles with Black in Marine Science for survival in the South American Rainforest. Discover
 Thursday, January 27 at 4 pm
 R Breakerspace
 the importance of this unique habitat, threats to its Monday, February 7 at 6 pm
 Jump into learning about sea turtles with expert Alexis survival and how you can influence its future. Take apart computers, toys, radios and other items to
 Cooper from Black in Marine Science. Learn how to
 identify parts of a sea turtle and different species. Create
 Science of Flight: Paper Airplane Rally see what’s inside! Tools, safety gloves and safety goggles
 Monday, January 31 at 2 pm provided.
 a sea turtle craft.
 Learn about the science of flight by folding your own
 paper airplanes and testing how far they fly.
 Riviera Beach
 LEGO® Bricks Create Challenge
 Art Meets STEM: Wacky Sculpture Building Saturdays, December 11, January 8 and February 5
 Monday, February 21 at 2 pm
 at 10:30 am
 Embrace both creativity and engineering in this art
 Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving
 project that challenges you to build 3D sculptures out of
 our monthly challenges.
 common craft items without using any glue or tape!

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 Pokémon Go Pokéstop & Gym Tour! Crofton
 Wednesdays, December 1 and 15, January 12 and 26, Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30 pm
 February 9 and 23 at 3:45 pm For adults
 Walk with library staff and search for elusive Pokémon
 Broadneck Glen Burnie Odenton R Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
R BOOK CLUBS R Crochet Club R After Hours Winter Cosplay Party! Poetry and Art Club
 in the Pokémon Go game! Visit several Pokéstops and
 PokéGyms in Brooklyn Park. Pokémon Go App required.
 Thursdays, December 16, January 13 and
 Wednesday, January 19 at 4:30 pm Saturday, January 15 at 6 pm Mondays, December 6, January 3 and February 7 February 17 at 4 pm
Talk books, enjoy activities and more!
 Get together for an afternoon of relaxed crochet and conversation. A special after-hours event for anime and manga fans! at 3:30 pm Edgewater Take on building challenges.
Busch Annapolis All levels of experience are welcome. Materials provided. Cosplay is the name of the game for this event, so be Create, write, remix and relax! Use materials supplied by the R Wings of Fire Escape Room Linthicum
R Comic Book Club Deale creative and have fun. Permission slips signed by a library to express yourself! Saturday, January 22 from 10 am to 5 pm Thursdays, January 27 and February 24 at 6:30 pm
 War Bringer parent/guardian are required and will be sent prior to STEAM Tuesdays Show off your Wings of Fire knowledge in this fun Odenton
 R Bath Bombs Workshop the event to the emails used at registration. Tuesdays, December 14, January 11 and February 8 at 4 pm escape room for kids and families! Call the Edgewater
 by Louise Simonson Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm Saturdays, January 15 and February 19 at 2 pm
 and Leigh Bardugo R Lady Brion: Art of the Spoken Word Embrace your inner scientist and artist to create through Library to register your group for a 45-minute
 Learn to create your own bath bombs using simple items you BINGO
 Thursday, December 16 Tuesday, February 8 at 6 pm building, taking apart and repurposing everyday materials. appointment.
 can find at home. We will provide the supplies and recipe.
 at 6 pm Lady Brion is a local, award-winning and international Teen Time! R Pokemon Party! Broadneck
 Discoveries: The Library at the Mall spoken word artist, poetry coach, activist, organizer, December 15, January 19 and February 16 at 3:30 pm Wednesday, February 16 at 5:30 pm Mondays, December 6, January 3 and February 7
 R Teen Mario Kart Tournament and educator. She will be running a spoken word Play board games, create art, perform music ...whatever! Make your own Pokeballs, play Pokemon trivia and at 6:30 pm
 Wednesday, December 8 at 3 pm and Monday, February 21 workshop for teens - teaching them what spoken word No registration required. Drop in to meet with old and new catch the Pokemon hiding in the library! Feel free to Linthicum
 at 11 am (any poetry recited aloud) is all about. She will also be friends to refresh, relax and remix after school! bring your own Pokemon cards and devices to play Thursdays, January 13 and
 I Am Not Starfire Sign up for a Mario Kart Tournament to prove your skills. performing a piece of her own! D20 Gamers Club Pokemon Go. February 10 at 6:30 pm
 by Mariko Tamaki Winners get both bragging rights and a gift card! Maryland City at Russett Thursdays, December 16, January 20 and February 17
 Thursday, January 13 Cosplay Q&A at 6:30 pm
 Severna Park Riviera Beach
 R Nifty Thrifty Holiday Gifts Animal Crossing Bingo
 at 6 pm Saturday, February 5 at 2 pm Wednesday, December 1 at 7 pm Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Beyond Monopoly: Board Game Club
 Cosplay enthusiasts will hear from a panel of costume Dragons! Recommended to bring a character sheet, dice set Wednesdays, December 29 and January 26 at 6 pm Tuesday, December 28
 Don’t know what to get your friends and family for the at 2 pm
 professionals and experienced hobbyists. Learn about and your imagination! Beginners welcome. Bring your friends or make some new ones while
 holidays? Come make a simple craft that you can give as
 how to get ideas, plan your cosplay and essential tips Teen Film Fest: Celebrating Black Joy playing games and discover the variety of experiences
 a gift this season.
 and techniques for success. Glue guns and sewing Saturday, February 19 at 10 am modern tabletop gaming has to offer you!
 For teens and adults
 machines available (no prop weapons, please). Join us for a day of film dedicated to the celebration of Black
 Ms. Marvel Vol. 1 Destined Mountain Road
 by Saladin Ahmed Celebrate. Period. joy. All are welcome (films will be rated PG-13 or lower).
 R Dungeons & Dragons Workshops at the Severna Park Library
 Monday, February 21 at 3 pm Game Night See also: Adult Black Joy Film Fest, page 3.
 Thursday, February 10 Learn to play DnD in this round of workshops and game sessions. Over the three sessions below,
 Socialize with friends and take Tuesday, December 7 at 4 pm
 at 6 pm
 time to appreciate your period Come in from the cold for some hot chocolate and some R Virtual Teen Events we’ll provide everything you need to get questing!
 Partner: Third Eye Comics
 by making your own great games — classics and new favorites! Take College Courses while in High School with
 menstruation self-care kit. MasQUEERade Anne Arundel Community College Character Building Workshop Gameplay Campaign Play
 Saturday, January 15 at 4 pm Tuesday, December 7 Tuesday, January 18 Tuesday, February 15
 Edgewater Celebrate the new year with Pride! Music, dancing,
 Thursday, December 2 at 5 pm
 at 6:30 pm at 6:30 pm at 6:30 pm
 Mind Resilience for Tweens and Teens High school students are invited to meet with an admissions
Crofton Wednesday, December 8 at 6 pm
 crafts and more with your LGBTQ+ fam and ally officer from AACC to learn about the Early College Access
 friends! Prizes for best (family-safe) costumes! All ages Program (ECAP) enrollment process, the 50 percent tuition
 Jinxed Join a mental/behavioral health expert from Mind
 by Amy McCulloch Resilience to learn about strategies and techniques
 welcome! reduction and the $200 per semester ECAP grant. R Virtual Trivia Nights and Bingo
 Wednesday, January 26 that tweens and teens can use to develop the strengths, Virtual Anime & Manga Club!
 at 4:15 pm Tuesdays, December 7, January 4 and 18, February 1 and 15 Trivia Night with New Castle County Disney Virtual Trivia Night
 skills and resources that interrupt and prevent downward Wednesday, January 19 at 7 pm
 spirals, and enable and promote upward spirals. at 6 pm Libraries
 Join your fellow Otaku online and enjoy discussing your Wednesday, December 8 at 7 pm Superhero Trivia: Villain Edition
 See more mind resilience programs for adults and kids on
 favorite anime and/or manga with others. Artwork sharing For teens and adults Thursday, January 27 at 7 pm
 pages 9 and 14.
 R After Hours Lock-In Party and cosplay is always welcome! Legend of Korra Trivia Night Musical Monday Virtual Trivia
 Friday, February 11 at 6 pm Saving & Investing 101 for Teens Monday, December 13 at 7 pm Monday, February 7 at 6:30 pm
 Tales of the
 Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with Tuesday, December 14 at 7 pm Tolkien Virtual Trivia Night
 Talented Tenth
 Join us for an interactive class on the basics of saving for
 Parks and Rec Trivia: Galentine’s Day
 activities, games, prizes and more! Signed permission slip Monday, January 3 at 6:30 pm
 by Joel Christian Gill
 short and long-term goals as well as investing in your future. Edition
 required.
 Wednesday,
 Presenter: Crusaders for Change, LLC Broadway Music BINGO Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm
 February 23 R DIY Bath Bombs and Body Scrubs Tuesday, January 18 at 6:30 pm
 at 4:15 pm Saturday, February 26 at 10 am R Tech Tuesday: Building A Blog
 Make homemade bath bombs and body scrubs using natural Tuesday, January 11 at 6:30 pm
 materials and essential oils. Learn how to develop a blog by using free online software.

 Lady Brion

18 R Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program at aacpl.net/events. Library Happenings! December 2021, January and February 2022  19