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.
Wednesdays, November 5 through December 10 at 10 am.
Adoption Storytime: Families are Special
Thursday, November 20 at 7 pm.
November is National Adoption Month and we are celebrating with a special storytime. Join us for stories, music and rhymes that celebrate adoption.
For families and children ages three and up.
Meet the Author! Matthew Baek!
Thursday, December 4 at 7 pm.
Meet Matthew Baek, author and illustrator of Be Gentle with the Dog, Dear. He’ll talk about the process of publishing a book and bring copies to sign and sell.
For ages five and older.
Family Game Nights
Mondays, January 12 and February 16 from 6:30 to 8 pm.
Gather your friends and family for an evening of board and card games. Bring your favorite game or use one of ours. We’ll provide the snacks.
For school-aged children and their families.
Be Mine!
Wednesday, February 11 at 10 am.
Repeated Thursday, February 12 at 7 pm.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs and a special craft.
For ages two to seven.
Celebrating African Roots: Stories of Africa & America
Come celebrate the richness of African American culture and history through a fun, interactive performance by acclaimed storyteller Diane Macklin. Ms. Macklin will trace folk customs and lore that have shaped American culture and society past, present and future. Her dynamic style incorporates rhythm, language, and movement to create a unique story experience not to be missed.
The Washington Post says Ms. Macklin “…embrace(s) the griotic traditions of African storytelling, using song, dance and interaction with the audience to weave (her) spell over young audiences, engaging their imagination.”
Ms. Macklin is the resident storyteller at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. She has also performed for the Colonial Williamsburg Storytelling Festival, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture and Wolf Trap’s Theatre-in-the-Woods. She is a teaching artist with numerous organizations including Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning and the Kennedy Center’s DC Partnership Schools Program.
Performance begins at 7:00 pm.:
Thursday, February 19
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Saturday, February 28 from 2 to 4 pm.
It’s never too early to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Join our guest readers for an afternoon of stories.
For ages two to 12.
English Basic Skills
Contact the Maryland City at Russett library for information on dates, days and times: 301-725-2390. The free English classes offered by Anne Arundel Community College will integrate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for students with minimal English training.
Outside sponsor/partner: AACC
AARP Tax Assistance
With the tax season quickly approaching, seniors and low-income residents can look forward to help through a FREE service offered by AARP. AARP Tax-aide volunteers, who are trained by the Internal Revenue Service and the Maryland Comptroller's Office, assist taxpayers over 60 and those in low-income tax brackets file their Federal and State tax returns. AARP membership is not required.
Volunteers will be available to answer tax questions and assist with tax form preparation on Wednesdays, February 4 through April 15 from 1 to 4 pm. at the Maryland City at Russett Branch. The drop-in service requires no registration, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Internet Training One-on-One
301-725-2390
Work with a librarian One on One to learn how to access your library account, search the catalog and the Internet, navigate special electronic databases and set up a free email account in a 30-minute scheduled session.
Mondays, from 7 to 8 pm.
Tuesdays, from 2 to 3 pm.
Wednesdays, from 9 to 10 am.
Call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.
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