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Name: Let's Dance! / ¡Bailemos!
Start: 2025-04-04T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-04T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

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children dancing in programming room, balloons and scarves in the air

Let's Dance! / ¡Bailemos!

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Program Type:

Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Event Details:

Join us for a short bilingual storytime followed by a Latin music dance party! Enjoy the rhythm of Latin music while showing off your dance moves with your baby, toddler, or pre-schooler/kindergartener.

Malikat Al Dabke Performance

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library

Program Type:

Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

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Library Branch: Severna Park Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room

Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music

Event Details:

Join us for an awe-inspiring performance by Malikat Al Dabke (Queens of Dabke) and experience the vibrant and rhythmic traditional dance form known as dabke!

coffee cup, three cookies and an ereader

Intro to Library eBooks and Streaming

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Adult Learning, Technology

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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Library Branch: Online Events

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology

Required

Event Details:

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentation and demonstration.

Henna Around the World

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library

Program Type:

Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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Library Branch: Maryland City at Russett Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy

Event Details:

Where did henna come from? The answer might surprise you! In this event, participants are taken around the world to explore the varied ways henna has been adopted by cultural communities, from medicinal to body art, over thousands of years.

Cruz the Traffic Safety Car

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library

Program Type:

Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

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Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides)

Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events

Event Details:

Come meet and learn the traffic safety pledge and tips from Cruz the Traffic Safety car! For children aged 4-7.

Portrait of woman, miniature ship on right corner, ballet slippers on right corner

Meet the Author: Katherine Haas

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library

Program Type:

Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Older Americans, Special Events, Women’s Interest

Audience:

Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides)

Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Older Americans, Special Events, Women’s Interest

Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring event with Katherine Haas, a longtime Annapolis resident of 50 years.

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10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. SoCo Book Chat 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deale Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room Audience: Adults Program Type: Books and Writing Event Details: SoCo Book Chat is book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed. In partnership with SoCo Book Chat Group.
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12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Pasadena Senior Center Book Club: The Color Purple by Alice Walker 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Off Site Audience: Adults Program Type: Books and Writing, Women’s Interest Event Details: The Color Purple by Alice Walker
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2 pm				This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Book Tasting Party 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10) This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10) Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events Event Details: Come enjoy a unique dining experience... for your imagination! Join our library "restaurant" and sample a menu of different book genres. Find new stories you may love and take one home!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Talk: Kim West, The Sleep Lady 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall Audience: Adults Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Special Events Event Details: Licensed family therapist and author Kim West will discuss her book Why Won't You Sleep?! and share methods to help alert children sleep, as well as self-care tips for tired parents.
3 pm				This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Early Reader Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10) This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10) Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events Event Details: Created for children in kindergarten through second grade, this club will meet monthly to practice our reading skills as a group with fun book discussions, activities, and games. We’ll have a new theme each month!
4 pm				This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Early Reader Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edgewater Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10) Program Type: Books and Writing, Storytimes, Special Events Event Details: Join us for a special book club just for beginning readers! Kids will listen to a story, play word-decoding games, participate in a read-along, and make a craft. This program is best for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Happily-Ever-After PowerPoint Party 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Full Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crofton Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room Audience: Adults Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Special Events, Technology Required Event Details: Defend your favorite romance trope! Come prepared with a PowerPoint supporting your favorite plot device or build your slides before we begin. We'll help with some useful presentation and design tips. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos. Walk-Ins Welcome Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available. Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.	This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Teen Writers' Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (Ages 11+) This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room A Audience: Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Books and Writing Teen Writers Club Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees. Event Details: Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mountain Road's Adult Book Club: Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin 6:45pm - 7:45pm Adults Full Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mountain Road Library Audience: Adults Program Type: Books and Writing Required Event Details: "A fast-paced, hilarious, and ultimately hopeful novel for anyone who has ever worried they might be a terrible person." -publisher marketing	This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Homeschool Art Club Gallery Reception 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Adults This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Adults Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Special Events Event Details: For Youth Art Month, join us for a reception to welcome families and friends of the Homeschool Art Club participants and celebrate the artistic accomplishments of our local homeschool youth. This event is in the "Adults" group. South County Freewrites 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deale Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room Audience: Adults Program Type: Books and Writing Event Details: With Natalie Goldberg's guidelines and a set of guided writing prompts, we write. Sharing is optional. There is no critiquing, commenting, or suggestions made.	This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Mountain Road Anime and Manga Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens (Ages 11+) This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mountain Road Library Audience: Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Movies, Special Events Anime/Manga Club Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome! This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Hallyu Club: Meetup 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (Ages 11+), Adults This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deale Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games Event Details: Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. All fans are welcome: lovers of Kpop and Jpop, of anime and K-dramas, history buffs and pop-culture savants; new and experienced fans alike are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available with advanced notice for library-sponsored programs. To schedule an interpreter, complete this request form at least one week prior to the event date. For questions, email programming@aacpl.net.

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