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.
Saturday, November 15 at 10 am.
Wednesdays, December 10, January 14 and February 11 at 9:30 am.
Repeated at 10:30 am.
Saturdays, December 13, January 17 and February 14 at 10 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.
For two year-olds: Tuesdays, February 3 through 24 at 9:30 am.
Repeated at 10:30 am.
For three to five year-olds: Thursdays, February 5 through 26 at 9:30 am. Repeated at 10:30 am.

Cash for College
Saturday, November 15 from 1 to 2:30 pm.
Roger Lettie, from the Anne Arundel Community College Office of Financial Aid, will discuss making the most of the grants, scholarships and loans offered to finance a college education.
For teens and adults.

Crafternoons
Saturdays, December 13, January 10 and February 14 from 1 to 4 pm.
Join us for make and take crafts in the Children’s Area.
For children of all ages.

All Aboard the Polar Express!
Wednesday, December 17 at 7 pm.
Come be enchanted by Van Allsburg’s book The Polar Express and join us for crafts, cookies and cocoa.
For children of all ages.

Winter Wonderland
Wednesday, January 7 at 2 pm.
Join us for stories and activities all about winter!
For ages two to five.

Be Mine, Valentine
Wednesday, February 11 at 7 pm.
Join us for love-ly stories and activities to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. Make a special card for you sweetheart!
For ages three to seven.

Meet the Presidents
Wednesday, February 18 at 7 pm.
Celebrate Presidents’ Day with us! Hear stories, learn fun facts and enjoy presidential activities!
For ages five to 10.

For Boys Only!
Saturday, February 21 from 2 to 3 pm.
Hang out and play computer games or surf the net while listening to great books!
For ages 10 to 16.

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.:
Tuesday, February 24

Family Game Day
Saturdays, December 6, January 3 and February 7 from 1 to 4 pm.
Fun for everyone, bring your favorite games or use those provided.
For all ages.

Game Night
Thursdays, January 8 at 7 pm. for Book Bingo! And February 5 at 7 pm. for Presidential Trivia
Join us for games and prizes! Bring a group or join a team when you get here.
For all ages.

For Teens

Twilight Party
Thursday, December 11 at 7 pm.
Celebrate the new movie Twilight, based on the best selling book by Stephenie Meyer. Talk about the movie, test your Twilight trivia skills for prizes and meet other fans.
For teens.

Dude, I Wrote That!
Saturday, January 31 from 1 to 2 pm.
Teen author, Paula Chase-Hyman teaches you how to write a news article and magazine piece in 60 minutes using fun, easy exercises. Book signing will follow.

Let’s Duct Tape!
Wednesday, February 25 at 7 pm.
Join us to make fabulous items out of Duct Tape! Create a wallet or purse to keep your cool cash cool!

For Adults

How to Buy a Personal Computer
Monday, December 8 from 6 to 8 pm.
Holidays are approaching and many families are purchasing a new PC. Learn what to look for and questions to ask when purchasing a Windows-based home computer. Registration begins on November 17.
For adults.

Flickr: Organizing and Sharing Photos Online
Saturday, January 10 from 2 to 3:30 pm.
Learn to use popular photo sharing website Flickr to easily organize, edit and share your digital photos with your family and friends.
For adults.

Reduce or Prevent Chronic Lower Back Pain
Monday, January 12 from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Learn non-traditional approaches to reduce or eliminate lower back pain from chiropractor Dr. Tom Robertson. Includes group participation using acupressure and easy yoga poses.
For adults.
Outside partner: Dr. Tom Robertson

Live Green, Save Green Part I: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Monday, February 2 from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Going green is good for the planet and your pocket. Learn the advantages and take the 50/50 challenge when you choose to “Recycle. More. Often.”
For adults.
Outside sponsor/partner: Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works

Live Green, Save Green Part II: Everyone Benefits from a Healthier Bay
Monday, February 9 from 7 to 8:30 pm.
What’s good for the Bay is good for you. CBF representatives talk about threats to the Chesapeake Bay and how they affect you.
For adults.
Outside sponsor/partner: Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Live Green, Save Green Part III: Green Building Challenges
Monday, February 16 from 7 to 8:30 pm.
What are the advantages of going green? Is sustainability worth the cost? Arundel Habitat talks about its LEED certified project and the value of green building.
For adults.
Outside sponsor/partner: Dan Ellis, Arundel Habitat for Humanity.

Live Green, Save Green Part IV: Save Energy, Save Money
Monday, February 23 from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Have fun and interact at this workshop on easy and inexpensive energy conservation. Up-to-date information about billing, budget billing and energy assistance programs is included.
For adults.
Outside sponsor/partner: Alice Roberts, Community Relations Specialist, BGE

One-on-One Computer Training
Work individually with a librarian in a scheduled session.  Learn how to access your library account and search the catalog; search the Internet and special electronic databases, and set up a free email account. Please call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.
410-222-6277
Call or stop by to schedule an appointment.  Students & parents – staff will be glad to help you use our homework resources.
410-222-6277
Sit with a librarian One on One to learn about homework help.  Tour the Homework Center and our homework databases.  Try the online chat services: Live Homework Help and AskUsNow.

Call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.