Maryland City at Russett

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Location Details

Hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm 
Friday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm 

Directions

From the Baltimore/Washington Parkway, head west on Rt. 198 less than 1/4 mile, then turn right at the first traffic light onto Russett Green East. Go past WalMart entrance, then turn left onto Russett Common. The library is on the left.

Public Transit

MTA Bus: 502

What's Happening at Maryland City at Russett Library

PROGRAMS

For ALL scheduled IN-PERSON programs (including storytimes) at the Maryland City at Russett branch, CLICK HERE.

For VIRTUAL programs hosted by the Maryland City at Russett staff, CLICK HERE

 

ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP


Get personalized help with:

  • Computer and Internet basics
  • Microsoft Office or Google apps
  • Affordable Connectivity Program applications
  • Job Search
  • Personal Devices

.. and more!

Call 410-222-1070 to schedule your appointment (limited availability)

 

CITIZENSHIP CORNER


Free informational handouts provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services department including Welcome to the United States guides, pocket study booklets for the Naturalization test, language identification guides and more! Civics and vocabulary flashcards are also available to borrow in the library.

 

MORE TO CHECKOUT


Birding Kits now available for checkout

In partnership with Patuxent Research Refuge, we are pleased to announce Birding Kits are available for checkout at our branch.  With child and adult sized binoculars, a field guide, and suggestions for nearby birding sites, you'll have all you need to begin your birding adventure!

MDC Birding Kit

 

Community Partners

Maryland City at Russett Library Caring Cupboard

In partnership with Caring Cupboard, we have a Little Free Pantry! The mission of the Caring Cupboard program is to try to ensure that no citizen, and especially children, in Anne Arundel County suffers from food insecurity or hygiene issues of      any kind and for any reason through providing food and basic necessities. We are proud to host a Caring Cupboard and we welcome community members to take what they need and donate what they can. If you drive towards the Russett Community pool past our building, it is on the left in the grassy median on our property.  

 

Patrons planting

We partnered with the Watershed Stewards Academy and Girl Scout troops 8476 and 476 to install a demonstration Conservation Landscape garden at the branch.  Over 120 native plants including Chokeberry bushes, Milkweed,  Black Eyed Susans and Asters were planted on a beautiful fall Saturday.

Fun for everyone

Try our scavenger hunt, or see how many items you can find in our "fish" tank.  Each month there is a new challenge.

Did you know the Maryland City at Russett Library has puzzles you can help put together and board and card games you can play in the branch?  Ask our staff member to see a list of available games to use while you are here. 

We also have a game and puzzle exchange cart.  Come drop off your gently used board games or puzzles, and find a new one to take home.  

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Morning Paint with Coffee

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Maryland City at Russett Library
Open
Registration
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: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to paint using coffee on canvas. All supplies included.

Please register beginning November 2nd. Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies In Bloom

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Maryland City at Russett Library
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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Maryland City at Russett Library
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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Maryland City at Russett Library
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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laurel During the World Wars

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Maryland City at Russett Library
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: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Join the staff of the Laurel Historical Society for an overview of Laurel's involvement in WWI and WWII, based on their previous exhibits "Laurel's WWI: From Here To Over There" and "Over Here: Life in Laurel During WWII." The presentation will in

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Maryland City at Russett Library
Open
Registration
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: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

Technology

 

Please call or email for more information about technology at this location.

Outdoor Wifi Access

 

Outdoor Wi-Fi Available at This Library

The library now offers outdoor Wi-Fi. Customers may access the internet even when the library is closed.