Babies In Bloom
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their babies
(up to 24 months) for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs,
rhymes and fingerplays, all specifically designed to stimulate early
infant development.
After the designated programs, caregivers and their children can
stay for a lively and informative discussion of issues and concerns
related to caring for newborn to five year-olds. The presentations
will be hosted by Tot's Line, a County information and referral
service.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
for all programs.
Thursdays, August 21 at 9:30 am.; repeated at 10:30 am.
Tot’s Line after program.
Thursdays, September 4 and 18, October 2, 16 and 30, and November 13 at 9:30 am; repeated at 10:30 am.
Storytime -
Library storytimes are presented for children ages two to five, unless otherwise noted. Parents and caregivers must accompany two and three year-olds, while children four years and older may attend alone, providing an adult remains in the branch.
Tuesdays, September 9 through November 25 at 9:30 am. for two year-olds; at 10:30 am. for three to five year-olds.
Stories for Sleepyheads
Thursday, September 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Snuggle down at the library in your comfies! Bring your favorite lovey and enjoy bedtime stories and activities.
For ages two to six.
Cuentos y Canciones
Jueves, 9, 16 y 23 de octubre a las 6:30 hasta 7:30 de la tarde. (Thursdays, October 9, 16 and 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.)
Venga y goce actividades y cuentos bilingües. (Come and enjoy activities and stories in Spanish and English.)
Para niños pre-escolares y sus padres o cuidadores. For preschool children and their caregivers.
One Maryland One Book
A Hope Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League
Saturday, October 11 from 10 to 11 am.
Day-to-day survival in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Washington D.C., was challenging, but talented teenager Cedric Jennings overcame all odds to escape the streets and attend Brown University. Journalist Ron Suskind won a Pulitzer Prize for his feature series chronicling Jennings’ amazing journey. Suskind expanded these stories into the book A Hope Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League. Join staff from the Maryland Humanities Council in a thought-provoking discussion of the race, class and economic issues raised in this compelling narrative.
One Maryland One Book is a program of the Maryland Humanities Council.
Halloween Parade!
Tuesday, October 28 at 9:30 am. for two year-olds, at 10:30 am. for three to five year olds.
Come for stories, songs and our annual Halloween Parade around the library. Be sure to wear your costume!
Anime and Manga Club
Mondays, September 22, October 27 and November 24 at 7 pm.
Meet other manga and anime fans at your club!
For ages 11 to 16.
Videogame Night
Tuesday, November 18 from 7 to 8 pm.
Join us for a night of digital fun – play video games, meet fellow gamers and swap stories about your favorite games and systems.
For ages 11 to 17.
Genealogy and Computers: The U.S Census
Thursday, September 25 from 10 am. to 12 noon.
Genealogist Margaret McMahon will help you learn more about your ancestors’ vital details using the online U.S. census.
Audience - Adult
Outside sponsor/partner: Margaret M. McMahon, Ph.D.
Book Clubs
Meet friends and neighbors at the library for a lively discussion about some favorite popular books! The discussion will be led by library staff. Registration is encouraged. Maximum of 25 participants per session. Please call the branch to register.
For adults.
Amalgamation Polka by Stephen Wright
Wednesday, September 17 at 7 pm.
“This book, rich in an appropriately fatuous, overblown (Civil War) period style, is the morbidly comic counterpoint to Doctorow’s The March”, says Publisher’s Weekly. Curious? Join us!
One-on-One Basic Computer Training
Work individually with a librarian in a scheduled session. Learn how to access your library account; place a hold and renew books; search special electronic databases, and set up a free email account. Reservations are required. Please call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.
Annapolis
410-222-1750
Mondays, 2 to 3 pm.
Tuesdays, 7 to 8 pm.
Wednesdays, 2 to 3 pm.
Saturdays, 10 to 11 am.
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