March, April and May 2016

First Ever Comic Con, page 3 Doughnuts and Documentaries, page 6 Mother’s Day Programs, page 11 Gardening and Nature Events, page 18 Skip Auld, Anne Arundel County Public Library Chief Executive Officer Every Child Ready to Read

early two years ago, the Library announced a significant expansion to our educational programs for children. We redoubled our efforts to provide Nparents and caregivers with the tools necessary to help children become ready to read—a predictor of future academic success. Through weekly classes at every library, by increasing outreach to daycare providers Life Expanded and preschools and in building stronger partnerships with the public schools, we Anne Arundel County Public Library are seeing results. Last year more than 86,000 children, parents and caregivers attended our early literacy classes and we reached 10,000 more at community events. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers We remain committed to school readiness and so we’ve changed the name of our education programs to M. Hall Worthington – Chairman Every Child Ready to Read. Mirroring the national initiative sponsored by the Public Library Association Ellan Thorson – Vice Chairman and Association for Library Service to Children, we believe this title more accurately reflects the intent of Donald E. Roland – Treasurer our programs. Participants can expect our classes to focus on the initiative’s five simple practices for early literacy—Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing and Playing. James Harle – Secretary Kevin J. Best, Esq. – Counsel In addition, the Library has also made it easier for teachers to promote literacy in their classrooms with Directors our new Educator’s Library Card. Teachers, college professors or instructors, media specialists/librarians, licensed child care providers, homeschool parents and guardians who teach in Anne Arundel County can Joan C. Beck now check out up to 99 items for educational purposes and will have an extended six week checkout Sandra L. Solomon period—all with no fines. Materials can also be renewed twice. JanElaine Smith We are also happy to announce a new expanded TumbleBook library for Anne Arundel County Public School Trustees teachers and students. TumbleBooks are animated, talking books by popular authors. Books are never Deborah S. Baden “checked out” so they’re always available for kids to read at home, at school or on the go. See our website Tonya E. Baroudi for more details. Benjamin J. Birge Joseph E. Bles Lastly, we are pleased to unveil the new library card on this issue’s cover. The redesigned look also includes Amalie Brandenburg our newly created mission statement—Educate. Enrich. Inspire! We believe that phrase encapsulates our focus and what you can expect from your Anne Arundel County Public Library. William J. Colquhoun Penny Evans Barbara D. Maxwell Joyce C. Miller Bert L. Rice In this issue of Library Happenings! Jacqueline R. Seamon FOR ADULTS KIDS/FAMILIES FOR TEENS Keith A. Seay Computer Training . . . .7 Games ...... 5 Art Contest...... 3 Simmona Simmons Adult Basic Skills . . . . .7 Special Events...... 8 Special Events...... 4 Gerald P. Starr GED Prep ...... 7 Car Seat Safety ...... 8 Anime & Manga...... 4 Fred Stielow Job Help ...... 7 Poetry Month ...... 9 Teen Tech Week ...... 4 Sharon Wible Exhibits & Displays . .. 11 Book Clubs...... 10 Games...... 5 Book Clubs ...... 16 Mother’s Day ...... 11 Poetry Month ...... 9 Special Events...... 18 STEM@Your Library Reading Readiness . .. 12 ALL AGES Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics Gardening & Nature . . 18 PreK Events...... 13 Comic Con...... 3 Vascular Screening . .. 18 Special Events ...... 14 Games...... 5 STEM education fosters a love of Coloring ...... 18 Paws to Read ...... 15 Movies...... 6 mathematics and science by encouraging Genealogy ...... 22 The BIG READ ...... 24 Author Visits...... 17 learners to engage in inquiry, logical Knitting...... 23 reasoning, collaboration and investigation. In Library Happenings, events that incorporate On our cover: Springtime in Annapolis featuring a May basket and the Library’s new card design. STEM principles are designated with this icon: Photo courtesy of Anne Arundel Conty Convention & Visitors Bureau. 2 Anne Arundel County Public Library AACPL PRESENTS:

Main Event: AACPL Comic Con Odenton Regional Library 6th Annual Saturday, May 14 at 10 am It’s our first ever Comic Con at the library! Spend the afternoon exploring comic books and literacy through panel TEEN discussions, interactive workshops, crafts for the kids and a costume contest. COVER ART CONTEST more Comic Con events Throughout March Teens aged 11 to 18 are Maryland City at Glen Burnie encouraged to share their Russett Create Your Own Comic! best artwork on the theme: Annapolis Comic Trivia Night Thursday, May 12 at 6 pm Tuesday, May 10 from 6:30 to 8 pm Learn how to create and illustrate your own Science, Comic Click Photo Challenge your brain with questions comic or character! Technology, Booth from books, movies and TV during Engineering May 9 –­ 14 SuperHero Scavenger Hunt this family-friendly evening. Snacks May 9 – 14 Take a picture in our photo booth. and Math and prizes provided. Complete a scavenger hunt and get a prize. Please bring your camera and we’ll The winning artwork will grace the provide the props. Costumes are Deale Severna Park cover of the Fall 2016 issue of Library welcome. Wallet Maker Week What Are Graphic Novels? Happenings! and the artist will Create Your Own Comic! May 2 – 7 Monday, May 9 at 7 pm receive a $100 gift certificate to the Tuesday, May 10 at 5 pm Create a wallet out of comics to carry Discover the wonderful, diverse world of store Art Things in Annapolis. Learn how to create and illustrate your library card! graphic novels—there’s something for Entrants may submit their artwork your own comic or character! everyone! For adults between March 1 and March 31, 2016. Entries will be shared on the AACPL saturday, may 7 at the following Facebook page and AACPL Tumblr page. The winner will be announced branches, from 10am to 4 pm FREE at a special reception at the Eastport- Annapolis Neck Community Library COMIC Eastport-Annapolis Neck on April 14 at 7 p.m. All works will be BOOK Edgewater • Glen Burnie on display at the library until April 30. Riviera Beach • Severna Park Contest entries can be emailed to Some branches have longer hours, call first to be sure. Riviera Beach will [email protected] or dropped DAY! also have a SuperHero movie marathon from 10 am to 4 pm. off at any Anne Arundel County Public Library location. Digital submissions must be high-resolution (300 dpi Many thanks to our sponsors! or higher.) All entrants must have an AACPL card. Include your name, age, library card number, phone number and email address with your submission. Sponsor: Art Things, Inc. special events for ‘tweens & teens Broadneck Linthicum Teen Tech Week: LED Teen Tech Week: Bookmarks What’s the Attraction? Thursday, March 10 at 2:30 pm Tuesday, March 8 from 3 to 5 pm 3-D Printing Teens experiment with a 3-D printer Make your own bookmark using felt, Magnets are polar oppositesbut they Crofton at the Broadneck Community Library. conductive thread and LEDs. keep pulling us back. Drop in and Supplies provided. find out what’s the attraction. Intro to 3-D Printing Monday, March 7 at 4 pm Crofton Odenton See our Cubify Cube 3-D Printer in action. Learn about 3-D printing and BFF Games Poetry club the principles of 3-D print design. Participants will receive a 3-D printed bookmark. Registration is required as space is limited: http://tinyurl.com/ Tuesday, March 15 at 4 pm Wednesdays, March 16, May 18 CroftonLibrary3DPrinter. Bring your best friend to the library at 4:45 pm and compete against other best Write your own original poetry and friend teams for prizes and bragging share your finished creations. 3-D Printing Design Workshop Tuesday, April 19 at 4 pm rights. Teen Writers Club Use a free, online 3-D program and the library’s new mobile laptop lab to Teen Advisory Group Mondays, March 10 and May 12 design a 3-D object, or bring a completed 3-D object .stl file for printing. Tuesday, May 3 at 5:30 pm at 7 pm Items not printed during the design workshop can be picked up later. We need your input! Help us plan Teens and ‘tweens ages 11-17 explore Registration is required at http://tinyurl.com/CroftonLibrary3DDesign upcoming events and share your the craft of writing with the help ideas for fun times at the library. of a volunteer from the Maryland Maryland City at Russett Snacks and drinks provided. Writers’ Association. A completed permission form is required for new 3-D Printing Design Workshop Glen Burnie attendees. For more information call Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30 pm 410.222.6277. Use a free, online 3-D program and the library’s new mobile laptop lab to Makerspace: Circuitry design a 3-D object, or bring a completed 3-D object .stl file for printing. Wednesday, March 23 at 4:30 pm Sponsor: Maryland Writers’ Association Items not printed during the design workshop can be picked up later. Use MaKey MaKeys to make Registration is required by calling 301.725.2390. a computer controller, an LED Riviera Beach bookmark and try your hands at Blackout Poetry programming an Arduino. Wednesday, April 27 at 1 pm Teen Talks Teen Tech Week Challenges Create a blackout poem by “blacking out” the words you don’t want to Play games, study or just hang out! Snacks provided. Made possible with March 7–11 the help of adult volunteers. Drop by and complete a Teen make the remaining words form a Tech Week Challenge! Bring poem! Broadneck Crofton Glen Burnie your completed challenge to the Severna Park Thursdays at 2:30 pm Tuesdays, March 8 Wednesdays, April 27 Information Desk for a prize. (except March 24) and April 12 at 4 pm and May 25 at 4:30 pm After School Makerspace Post-It Wall Wednesdays, March 23, April 27 Through March, April and May Anime/Manga Clubs and May 25 at 3:30 pm Drop by the Teen Corner and share Share in the love of Japanese comics and animation! Try your hand at Experiment with our 3-D printer and your favorite app in March, a Haiku in drawing, or bring in your artwork to show off. MaKey MaKeys. Snacks provided. April and get in the game in May! Crofton Odenton Tuesdays, March 1, April 5 and May 3 Thursdays, March 17 and May 19 at 3:30 pm at 7 pm Glen Burnie Riviera Beach Tuesdays, March 15 and May 17 at 6 pm Thursdays, March 10, April 14 and Teen Tech Week is when libraries showcase all of the great digital resources and May 12 at 3 pm services that are available to help teens succeed in school and prepare for college Just for ‘tweens ages 8-13: and 21st century careers. Look for the Teen Tech Week events on this page and Anime movies on Tuesdays, March 8, discover something new at your library! April 12 and May 10 at 6 pm 4 Anne Arundel County Public Library Games! For all ages unless otherwise noted Build and Play

Come for Lego® fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. Note: We’ll supply the Legos; please do not bring your own. The bricks must stay at the library. Annapolis Build a City! Annapolis Maryland City at Russett Tuesday, May 17 at 5 pm Minecraft: Build a Secret Clubhouse Family Game Night Broadneck Wednesday, March 23 from 2 to 4 pm Monday, March 14 from 6:30 to 8 pm Saturday, March 5 at 10 am Come use Minecraft to build your perfect Gather your friends and family for board and card Deale clubhouse. Bring your own device with Minecraft games. Bring your favorite game or use one of ours. Mondays, March 7, April 4 and May 2 at loaded on it or share one of the library’s laptops. 4 pm Register by calling 410.222.1750. Mountain Road Teen Game Day Eastport-Annapolis Neck Crofton Thursdays, March 17, April 21 and May 19 at 3 pm Saturdays, March 19, April 16 and May 21 Minecraft! Join us as we kick it old school, playing real-live, from 10 am to Noon Thursday, March 24 at 2 pm face-to-face board games like Battleship, Sorry!, Linthicum Experienced builders and first-time players are Yahtzee and more! Thursday, March 17 and May 12 at 6:30 pm welcome to come play. Computers will be set up, For teens so you don’t need to bring anything. Register by Maryland City at Russett calling 410.222.7915. Mountain Road Saturday, April 23 from 2 to 4 pm For ages 7-14 Candyland - Life Size Odenton Saturdays, March 19 and May 21 at 2 pm Deale Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 pm Gather your family and bring them in to try your Riviera Beach Trivia Night luck at a life-sized Candyland game. There will be Tuesday, April 26 at 2 pm Tuesdays, March 1 and May 31 at 7 pm prizes and candy! Exercise your brain and challenge your memory with team trivia! Odenton Bingo! Minecraft Building Club Tabletop Gaming Annapolis Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 pm Thursdays, March 31, April 14 and May 26 at 4 pm Thursdays, March 31 and April 28 at 7 pm Compete in crazy building competitions and survive Play board and card games provided by Cardboard Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day by making a the amazing world of Minecraft at the library. Gaming. All skill levels welcome. lucky charm and then play Bingo. For ‘tweens through adults Broadneck Eastport-Annapolis Neck Chess Club Mondays, March 28 and May 2 at 6:30 pm (Mine)Craft Fair Wednesdays, March 9 and 23, May 11 and 25 at 6 pm Brooklyn Park Saturday, April 30 from 2 to 4 pm Play chess and learn from other players. Tuesdays, March 8, April 12 and May 10 Calling all Minecraft builders! Bring your tablet or at 7 pm other device and show off what you’ve built, or try Severna Park out the game on our big screen. International Table Top Day Eastport-Annapolis Neck pm Saturday, April 30 at 10 am Thursday, March 17 at 7 Edgewater Meet new friends and play fun card and board Enjoy a game of St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Minecraft 101 games on International Table Top Day. and see if you have the “Luck of the Irish!” Monday, April 4 at 4:30 pm Minecraft Using our mobile lab, we’ll introduce you to the Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 pm basics of Minecraft and challenge you to create. Come play Minecraft, the popular computer Register by calling 410.222.1538. game with blocks in a 3-D environment. For ages 7-12

Library Happenings! March, April and May 2016 5 For all ages unless noted otherwise

Broadneck Glen Burnie Mountain Road, Severn First Friday Films Minions continued The Peanuts Movie Enjoy coffee and doughnuts and Tuesday, March 22 at 2 pm Waiting for Superman Saturday, April 16 at 1 pm favorite classic films. (Rated PG, 91 minutes) Tuesday, May 3 at 11 am (Rated G, 88 minutes) Some Like it Hot Linthicum Documentary filmmaker Davis Severna Park Friday, March 4 at 9:30 am Guggenheim explores the tragic Family Movie Night: ways in which the American public The Great Movies Charade Shaun the Sheep Each month we’ll watch and discuss Friday, April 1 at 9:30 am education system is failing our Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 pm great movies that have stood the test nation’s children. For adults (Rated PG, 85 minutes) of time. Crofton The Cove For adults Mountain Road Tuesday, May 10 at 11 am Double Indemnity (1944) Teen Movie: Last Witch Hunter Doughnuts and Documentaries An impeccably crafted, suspenseful Thursday, March 3 at 6:30 pm Monday, March 21 at 3:30 pm expose of the covert slaughter Join us for doughnuts and coffee Billy Wilder’s classic film noir of (Rated PG-13, 106 minutes) of dolphins in Japan, this film’s as we watch and discuss acclaimed seduction and greed is even more Teen Movie: Insurgent revelatory secret recording documentary films. Six-week series. relevant today than it was over 60 Monday, April 4 at 3:30 pm encapsulates the true power of For adults years ago. Stars Fred MacMurray and (Rated PG-13, 119 minutes) documentary cinema. Good Hair Barbara Stanwyck. Teen Movie: Final Fantasy VII: Tuesday, April 5 at 11 am Odenton Harold and Maude (1971) Advent Children Hair care professionals, beauty Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 pm Monday, May 16 at 3:30 pm Family Movie Night: shop patrons, as well as celebrities Shaun the Sheep Death-obsessed young Harold (Rated PG, 101 minutes) including Ice-T, Dr. Maya Angelou, Eve Monday, March 21 at 6 pm meets spirited septuagenarian and Reverend Al Sharpton candidly Deale Make a craft while you watch. Maude at a funeral in this feel-good offer stories and comic observations. National Bugs Bunny Day (Rated PG, 85 minutes) dark comedy. Original music by Cat Mad Hot Ballroom Saturday, April 30 at 11 am Aladdin Stevens. Tuesday, April 12 at 11 am Celebrate National Bugs Bunny Day Monday, May 16 at 6 pm The Searchers (1956) This is a profile of several New York on the anniversary of the rabbit’s (Rated G, 90 minutes) Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 pm first appearance on April 30, 1938. City public school kids and their Cited by the American Film Institute as Join us for classic cartoon shorts of journey into the world of ballroom Riviera Beach the greatest American western, this Bugs’ funny antics and a craft. dancing. Spring Break Movie: Inside Out gem features one of John Wayne’s (Rated G, 21 minutes) Everest Wednesday, March 23 at 2 pm finest performances. Tuesday, April 19 at 11 am (PG, 95 minutes) Eastport-Annapolis Neck This breathtaking and exhilarating Saturday Matinees program recounts the deadly 1996 Make a craft while you watch! Everest expedition, which was the Alice in Wonderland focus of Jon Krakauer’s best-selling Saturday, March 26 at 2 pm book Into Thin Air. (1951 Animated version, King of Kong: A Fistful of Rated G, 75 minutes) Quarters Charlotte’s Web Tuesday, April 26 at 11 am Saturday, April 23 at 2 pm Obsession and the pursuit of (Animated version, excellence push diehard gamers Rated G, 93 minutes) to break Guinness World Records. Shaun the Sheep Watch a science teacher as he battles Saturday, May 28 at 2 pm a hot sauce mogul for the Donkey (Rated PG, 85 minutes) Kong record.

6 Anne Arundel County Public Library Computer Training and Adult Learning

Computer Classes at Odenton Regional Library Learn from a computer lab assistant in a group setting with hands-on practice. Register by calling 410.222.6277. Please bring your library card, PIN and a USB drive to save your work. For adults. Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel I Sunday, March 5 at 1 pm Tuesday, May 3 at 6 pm Registration begins February 20. Registration begins April 19. Microsoft Word I Microsoft Excel II Broadneck Saturday, April 2 at 1 pm Tuesday, May 17 at 6 pm Create an Effective Profile on LinkedIn Registration begins March 19. Registration begins May 3 Monday, April 11 at 7 pm Includes subtotals, conditional formatting, sorting Introduction to HTML5 and CSS LinkedIn expert Paula Brand will show you how to techniques and more. create an effective profile and presence on the site Tuesdays March 29 and April 5 at 6:30 pm Prerequisite: Excel 1 or One-on-One training. to accelerate your next career move. Bring a laptop Registration begins March 15 or tablet to enhance your learning experience. An introduction to building a website, using Microsoft Excel III Please register starting March 23, by calling the a combination of Gimp, HTML5 and CSS3. Tuesday, May 24 at 6 pm library at 410.222.1905. Prerequisites: must have a strong understanding Registration begins May 10 of the computer, the Windows operating system Start with the basics of creating formulas and work Brooklyn Park and Microsoft Word. This is a two-session class and your way up by practicing some frequently used registrants must be able to attend both sessions. functions including PMT, IF, CONCATENATE and Resume and Job Application Workshop VLOOKUP. Wednesdays, March 30 and April 27 from 2 to 4 pm Introduction to Social Media Prerequisite: Excel II or One-on-One training. and May 25 from 6 to 8 pm Monday, April 11 at 6 pm Staff will provide assistance in creating resume Registration begins March 28 templates, setting up email accounts and Learn the hows and whys of various social media completing online job applications. Space is sites such as Facebook, GoodReads and more. limited. First come, first served. Be prepared with By the end of the class, you will have your own your work history information. Facebook page. One–on-One Computer Training Learn to Use eReaders Work individually with a librarian and learn to access your library account, search the catalog and the New to downloadable books, audiobooks and Internet, navigate electronic databases and set up a free email account. Individual training in computer magazines? Get help with your devices and basics, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word is also available at the Odenton Regional Library. Call or visit learn how to use the library’s free downloadable one of the branches below for more details or to schedule an appointment. collections. Please bring your device. Call your Broadneck 410.222.1905 Mountain Road 410.222.6699 preferred branch at the number below to schedule Brooklyn Park 410.222.6260 Odenton 410.222.6277 an appointment. Edgewater 410.222.1538 Riviera Beach 410.222.6285 Broadneck 410.222.1905 Crofton 410.222.7915 English Basic Education GED Prep and Adult Basic Skills Edgewater 410.222.1538 Free English classes offered by Anne Arundel Odenton Mountain Road 410.222.6699 Community College integrate listening, speaking, Do you need to improve your basic reading, Odenton 410.222.6277 reading and writing skills for students with math or language skills? Do you want to get a minimal English training. Please call the library GED? The Adult Basic Skills program provided by Riviera Beach for class dates and more information. Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) offers Download It! eBooks Maryland City at Russett courses in adult basic education to help you and Library Resources get started. For more information, call AACC at 301.725.2390 Saturday, April 9 at 2 pm 410.777.1823. Odenton 410.222.6277 Learn how to download eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks to your eReader or tablet.

Library Happenings! March, April and May 2016 7 Special Events for Families

Broadneck Edgewater 3-D Printing Demonstration Recognizing At-Risk Wednesday, March 23 at 3 pm Learners See a 3-D printer in action and learn Wednesday, April 6 at 10:15 am how it works! Learn more about early For elementary school students communication including behavioral Pirates Invade Broadneck! and social indicators that may predict later learning challenges. Presented Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 pm Ahoy Matey! A great time is a by Dr. Joan A. Mele-McCarthy, guarantee with Pirate Adventures of CCC-SLP, Executive Director of The the Chesapeake. Stories, crafts and Summit School. Children may attend fun for all! with accompanying adult. Family Fun Night Deale Tuesdays at 6 pm (except April 19 and 26) African American Book Experience Celebration Irish Dancers Saturday, March 5 at 11 am Make Tuesdays “Library Night” for Saturday, March 12 from 1 to 3 pm Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your family. Weekly family nights (Inclement weather date: Saturday, April 30) our annual dance performance by will include Legos, games, make and AACPL is partnering with the Banneker-Douglass Museum to provide O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish take crafts, storytimes and more. an opportunity for students to celebrate Black History Month through Dance. Each Tuesday will be a different literature with a special ending celebration. Students in grades K-12, who live activity. Call the branch for details at in Anne Arundel County, are eligible to participate. Plant Seeds at the Library 410.222.1538. Visit www.bdmuseum.maryland.gov for more details. Saturday, April 23 at 1 pm Celebrate Earth Day by exploring the Car Seat Safety Follow the North Star life of a plant from seed to flower Wednesday, May 18 from 9 am to Noon Uncover the importance of the North Star through various activities. Learn and by planting seeds in our garden. Come by with your child and have how Benjamin Banneker used the stars to create an almanac, how the his/her car seat inspected by a North Star aided Harriet Tubman on the Underground Railroad and more! Art in the Afternoon certified KISS (Kids in Safety Seats) Registration begins March 3. Tuesday, April 26 at 2 pm technician. Plan on 45 minutes per Crofton Odenton The library will provide art supplies seat. Call 410.222.1538 to schedule to fuel the creativity of children and Thursday, March 10 at 4 pm Thursday, March 24 at 6 pm an appointment starting April 25. adults alike. Sponsor: Maryland Department of Maryland City at Russett Car Seat Safety Health and Mental Hygiene Friday, April 29 from 10 am to 1 pm Symbols and Messages Come by with your child and have Thursday, March 17 at 6:30 pm his/her car seat inspected by a Discover the amazing way African American communities developed methods certified KISS (Kids in Safety Seats) of communication without using written words. Learn about the art of technician. Plan on 45 minutes per storytelling, the importance of griots, interpret Adinkra cloth symbols, go seat. Call 410.222.1925 to schedule on a mission directed by quilt symbols from the Underground Railroad, and an appointment starting April 6. interpret messages embedded in song lyrics sung by slaves. Sponsor: Maryland Department of For ages 7–13 Health and Mental Hygiene Broadneck Science the Banneker Way Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 pm Learn about the self-educated scientist Benjamin Banneker through fun and engaging activities. Discover the life and accomplishments of Banneker and how he used science to change the world.

8 Anne Arundel County Public Library Special Events for Families April is National Poetry Month

Glen Burnie Mountain Road Sounds, Rhythms and SPCA: Furry Friends Patterns Wednesday, April 27 at 2 pm Wednesday, March 23 at 10:30 am The SPCA of Anne Arundel County Sing, chant, play instruments and will be presenting an interactive move creatively as we explore experience, educating the attendees sounds, rhythms and patterns that about animal care and shelters. make up our language. Riviera Beach U.S. Navy Band Country Spring Break, Make and Current Bluegrass Ensemble Take Craft Saturday, April 9 at 2 pm Country Current, the United States March 21–26 Navy Band’s premiere country- Come by anytime during Spring Broadneck Odenton bluegrass ensemble, will perform a Break to make and take a craft! National Poetry Month Baseball Poetry blend of modern country music and Severn cutting-edge bluegrass. Contest Saturday April 2 at 11 am For ages 8 and up Batter Up! Throughout April Celebrate opening day with Wednesday, April 6 at 7 pm Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome Casey at the Bat. Linthicum Show some team spirit and come to write and submit a poem about Poetry club Peeps: Giving their All celebrate the start of the baseball Spring for a chance to win an exciting Wednesdays, March 16 and season with crafts and activities for prize! Our favorite submissions will for Science May 18 at 4:45 pm the whole family! be displayed in the library. Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 pm Write your own original poetry and Did you get Peeps in your Easter Poetry Creation Station share your finished creations. basket and don’t want to eat them? Throughout April For ‘tweens and teens Bring them to the library and we Drop by the teen area to create your will blow them up along with other own poem using magazine cutouts Riviera Beach science experiments. and other materials. Blackout Poetry For ‘tweens and teens Wednesday, April 27 at 1 pm Create a blackout poem by “blacking Maryland City out” the words you don’t want and at Russett the remaining words form a poem! Poem In Your Pocket For ‘tweens and teens. April 25–28 Severn Poetry is best when it’s shared. Pick Library Day at the Baltimore Museum of Industry one of our poems or use our Blackout Poetry materials and poem ideas to create Tuesday, April 26 at 7 pm Saturday, April 2 from Noon to 3 pm Enjoy storytime in many of the exhibits throughout the Baltimore Museum your own. Then share with everyone Use old books and a Sharpie to of Industry and learn how to repair damaged books in the Book Hospital. you meet on National Poem in Your create your own poem. Receive free museum admission with an any public library card. Pocket Day, the last Thursday in April. For ‘tweens and teens. Free admission for children will be covered under an adult’s card. Let’s Play with Poetry! Tuesday, April 12 at 7 pm Enjoy fun poems and activities about poetry.

Library Happenings! March, April and May 2016 9 Book Buddies Reading Clubs A special club for elementary school students with discussions, games and crafts. Newcomers welcome!

Annapolis Odenton Edgewater Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Fortunately, the Milk Ottoline and the by Neil Gaiman Yellow Cat Award Book Club Tuesday, March 8 at 5 pm by Chris Riddell The following are Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Tuesday, March 8 Award nominees for 2015-2016. The award is given at 6:30 pm to authors and/or illustrators of outstanding books chosen by Maryland students. Where the Crenshaw Sidewalk Ends by Katherine Applegate for Grades 4-6 by Shel Silverstein Tuesday, April 12 Gabriel Finley & the Tuesday, April 12 at 5 pm at 6:30 pm Raven’s Riddle by George Hagen Wednesday, March 16 at 4:30 pm

Crofton Honey by Sarah Weeks Curiosity House: Tuesday, May 10 The Shrunken Head at 6:30 pm The Fourteenth Goldfish by Lauren Oliver by Jennifer Holm and H. C. Chester Wednesday, April 20 Wednesday, March 23 at 4:30 pm at 4 pm Linthicum Severna Park Ben and Me: Nightbird An Astonishing Life for Grades 6-9 by Alice Hoffman of Benjamin Franklin Monday, March 14 as Written by His The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible at 4:30 pm Good Mouse Amos by Robert Lawson Became Possible-On Tuesday, March 22 Schindler’s List: A Memoir at 6:30 pm by Leon Leyson Maybelle in the Soup Wednesday, March 9 by Katie Speck The Strange Case of at 4:30 pm Monday, April 18 Origami Yoda at 4:30 pm by Tom Angleberger Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 pm Author Visit! Greenglass House The Legend by Kate Milford of Diamond Lil: Wednesday, April 13 at 4:30 pm A J. J. Tully Mystery Author Kate Milford will by Doreen Cronin be joining our discussion Monday, May 16 Event date information is subject to change. and answering your questions. Bring your copy at 4:30 pm Check online or call your local branch for of Greenglass House for this special book signing event updates. event.

10 Anne Arundel County Public Library March is Mother’s Art in Our Schools Month! All libraries will be featuring displays of artwork created by students in Anne Arundel County. Art in Our Schools Receptions Day Young artists from local elementary schools and their families are invited to celebrate their art on Annapolis display in our libraries. Annapolis Mother Goose Gala Tuesday, March 29 from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, May 4 at 9:30 am and 11 am Enjoy your favorite Mother Goose rhymes from Deale Hey Diddle Diddle to Humpty Dumpty! Jump, Thursday, March 3 from 4:30 to 6 pm sing and play as we celebrate our favorite Linthicum mother, Mother Goose, with songs, rhymes, Monday, March 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm activities and a craft! Mountain Road Make something special for Mom! Thursday, March 24 at 7 pm Art Exhibits and Displays Broadneck Glen Burnie Saturday, May 7 from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, May 7 at 10 am Edgewater Homemade is the best! Make a card for Mom, Join us for stories, music and a craft as March: Central Middle School student artwork Grandma or someone special. we celebrate our mothers. South River Elementary Schools student artwork April: Indian Creek School student artwork Eastport-Annapolis Neck Linthicum Glen Burnie Saturday, May 7 from 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday, May 4 at 9:30 and 10:30 am Make a one-of-a-kind card for someone special Hear special stories and make a card for March: Anne Arundel County Public Schools this Mother’s Day. Mom. student artwork April: Pascal Senior Center artwork Deale Odenton May: Monsignor Slade Catholic School student May 2–6 Saturday, May 7 at 1 pm artwork Get ready for Mother’s Day. Make something Get ready for Mother’s Day! Make a gift Linthicum beautiful for Mom, Grandma or someone for Mom, Grandma or someone special! special! March: Anne Arundel County Public Schools and St. Philip Neri School student artwork Local Artist Edgewater Displays and Receptions Mountain Road Mothers’ Night Out April: Patti O’Neil Coloring Artist Reception: Thursday, April 21 at 7 pm May: Bill Cook Monday, May 2 at 7 pm Artist Reception: Thursday, May 19 at 7 pm Mothers are invited to pamper themselves with an evening of Odenton adults-only coloring, soft music, May: O’Malley Senior Center artwork tea and cookies. Artist Reception: May 25 from Noon to 3:30 pm For adults

Library Happenings! March, April and May 2016 11 Every Child Ready to Read

Anne Arundel County Public Library is committed to providing parents and caregivers with the tools to help their young children get ready to read. Through the nationally-renowned Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) initiative, libraries can have an even greater impact on early literacy through an approach that focuses on educating parents and caregivers. The program advocates parents and caregivers talk, write, read, play and sing with their child. ECRR programs are provided at every branch location weekly for ages birth through 5. Please Note: There will be no ECRR classes March 20-28. Toddler Time Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of develop- mentally appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while Babies in Bloom building ready to read skills. Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early reading skills. A great way to get to know Annapolis Linthicum other families in your community! Tuesdays at 9:30 am Wednesdays at 9:30 am Annapolis Linthicum Broadneck Maryland City at Russett Thursdays at 9:30 am and 10:30 am Thursdays at 9:30 am Mondays at 10:30 am (except April 25) Tuesdays, March 1 through May 31 at Saturdays, March 12, April 9, April 23, Maryland City at Russett Brooklyn Park 9:30 am (except April 26-27) May 7 and May 21 at 10 am Wednesdays, March 2 through May 25 Mondays at 10:30 am Mountain Road Broadneck at 10 am (except April 26-27) Crofton Mondays at 10:30 am Mondays at 9:30 am (except April 25) Saturdays, March 5, April 2 and May Wednesdays, March 2 through May 25 Odenton 7 at 10 am Crofton at 9:30 and repeating at 10:30 am Tuesdays at 9:30 am (except April 19 Tuesdays, at 9:30 am (except April 26) Mountain Road Deale and 26) Saturdays, March 5, April 2 and May Mondays at 9:30 am Wednesdays, March 2 through May Riviera Beach 7 at 10 am Riviera Beach 25 at 10 am Mondays at 10 am Deale Wednesdays at 10 am Eastport-Annapolis Neck Severn Thursdays at 10 am Odenton Thursdays at 10 am Mondays at 9:30 am Saturdays, March 19, April 16 and Mondays at 9:30 am (except April 18 May 21 at 10 am Edgewater Severna Park and 25) Mondays at 9:30 am and 10:30 am Thursdays at 9:30 am and 10:30 am Eastport-Annapolis Neck Saturdays, March 19 and May 21 at (except April 18 and 25) (except April 14 and 21) Wednesdays at 10 am 9:30 am Saturdays April 9, May 14 at 10 am Glen Burnie Severn Wednesdays at 9:30 am (except April Edgewater Tuesdays at 10 am 13 and 20) Wednesdays at 9:30 am (except April Saturday April 9 at 10 am 13 and 20) Severna Park Sensory Storytime Glen Burnie Wednesdays at 9:30 am (except April Special needs children ages 3–7 (with caring adult) will enjoy this program Tuesdays at 9:30 am (except April 19 13 and 20) which is specifically designed for young children with autism spectrum and April 26) disorders, sensory integration issues or other developmental disabilities. Register (required) by calling 410-222.7915. Crofton Family Storytime Saturdays, March 12, April 9 and May 14 at 10 am Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and Bilingual Storytime movement activities while building ready to read skills. Families or caregivers with young children will enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building ready to read skills in Eastport-Annapolis Neck Riviera Beach English and Spanish. Saturdays, March 5, April 2 and May Tuesdays at 6:30 pm 7 at 10 am Brooklyn Park Mountain Road Severn Wednesday, March 9 at 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 6 at 10 am Maryland City at Russett Wednesdays, March 16, April 20 and Thursdays, March 3, April 7 and May May 18 at 7 pm Odenton 5 at 7 pm Thursday, May 5 at 9:30 am

12 Anne Arundel County Public Library Special Events for Preschoolers Every Child Ready to Read For ages five and under unless otherwise noted

Preschool Annapolis Crofton Linthicum Under the Big Top Preschool Yoga For the Birds Storytime Storytime Wednesday, March 16 at 9:30 and 11 am Tuesday, March 22 at 10 am Wednesday, April 6 at 9:30 and Children ages 3–5 (with caring adult) Join us for circus time at the library! Explore yoga with your preschooler 10:30 am build the ready to read skills needed Tame the animals, be a clown, walk with kid-friendly poses, breathing Celebrate the beginning of spring for school through engaging books, the tightrope and more. exercises, stories and songs. and the return of the birds with songs and activities. Dots, Dots, Dots! Sponsor: Emily Gretz of Crofton Yoga special stories and a craft. Annapolis Wednesday, April 6 at 9:30 and 11 am Eastport- Maryland City at Tuesdays at 10:30 am Hear the story The Dot by Peter Annapolis Neck Russett Broadneck Reynolds and get inspired for art activities and songs too. Little Chefs, Healthy Eaters Week of the Young Child Tuesdays at 9:30 am and 10:30 am (except March 29 and April 26) Mother Goose Gala Saturday, May 28 at 10 am April 11–16 In this hands-on cooking class, learn It’s never too early to read, write Wednesday, May 4 at 9:30 and 11 am Crofton to make a seasonal fruit salad and and play. Drop in to make a nursery Thursdays, March 3 through May 26 at Enjoy favorite Mother Goose rhymes. Jump, sing and play with songs, discover healthy eating choices rhyme finger puppet story to share. 9:30 am and repeating at 10:30 am activities and a craft! with a chef from The Fresh Market. Deale Pre-register (required) by calling Severna Park Tuesdays, March 6 through May 29 Broadneck 410.222.1770. Cinco de Mayo at 10 am All About the Bears For children ages 4–6 Thursday, May 5 at 2 pm Celebrate Mexican culture with Tuesday, April 12 at 9:30 and 10:30 am Eastport-Annapolis Neck Edgewater books, songs and movement on the Tuesdays at 10 am (except April 26) Enjoy bear stories and craft. Bring your stuffed buddy to spend the Preschoolers and Paints Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo. Edgewater night and pick him up the next day! Saturday, March 12 at 10 am For ages 3–5 Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:30 am (except Our youngest artists will enjoy April 14 and 21) Hug Your Cat Day Storytime! books, songs, fingerplays and a Tuesday, May 3 at 9:30 and 10:30 am Glen Burnie painting craft. Smocks or old t-shirts This storytime includes cat stories recommended. Wednesdays at 10:30 am (except April and crafts—a “purrfect” way to 13 and 20) celebrate National Hug Your Cat Day! Linthicum Wednesdays at 10:30 am Celebrate with Music! Maryland City at Russett Tuesdays, March 1 through May 31 at Crofton Deale 10:30 am (except April 26-27) Music and Movement Music With Me Mountain Road Tuesdays, March 15, April 19 and May 17 at 6:30 pm Fridays, April 8 and 22 and May 6 at 10 am Wednesdays at 10:30 am Enjoy music, singing, dancing and rhythm! This Experience the joy of music, dancing, rhythm and song with Odenton 30-minute, high-energy program will have bodies your child. This class features an introduction to musical Thursdays at 9:30 am (except April 14 moving and voices singing. concepts and an opportunity to explore and play instruments. and 21) For children 6 and under with an adult Taught by an experienced early childhood music instructor. Riviera Beach Thursdays at 10 am Making Music with Music Together Chesapeake Severn Have fun making music with your child. These classes are geared toward babies through kindergarten, but all Mondays at 11 am ages are welcome. Activities include small and large movement, singing, chanting and instrument play. Severna Park Sponsor: Music Together Chesapeake Wednesdays at 10:30 am (except on April 13 and 20) Broadneck Crofton Wednesday, March 23 at 10 am Thursday, March 24 at 10 am

Library Happenings! March, April and May 2016 13 Special Events for Kids For all ages unless otherwise noted

Annapolis Crofton Deale Eastport- FUNology: Horseshoe Nature Explorers Club Otto the Auto Annapolis Neck Crab Explorations Wednesdays, March 9, April 13 Wednesday, March 23 at 10 am Sing-Along With Bridgette and May 11 at 4 pm Tuesday, March 15 at 5 pm Otto the Auto, the beloved three- And Dawn Our big world contains many small foot-tall remote-controlled car, visits An interactive program designed to Saturday, March 12 at 10 am introduce children to the Atlantic worlds. Get an up-close look at us for special safety lessons. Sing and dance as singer/songwriter Horseshoe Crab and why it is vital your planet by joining the new For ages 4–7 Bridgette Michaels on guitar and to shorebirds, watermen and all Nature Explorers Club. Each month Sponsor: AAA Mid-Atlantic Foundation Dawn Madak on conga drums humans. The program includes a we’ll investigate an aspect of the for Safety and Education perform original children’s music. ecosystem through presentations, game. Bicycle Safety for Children conversations and hands-on Otto the Auto Sponsor: Maryland Department of Saturday, May 14 at 10 am Tuesday, March 22 at 10 am and 11 am Natural Resources activities. Bring a magnifier and Bring your helmet and bicycle to a Otto the Auto, the beloved three- be prepared to see something “Bike Rodeo” where Anne Arundel Broadneck fascinating! foot-tall remote-controlled car, visits County Bike Patrol Police will show us for special safety lessons. Sing-Along With Bridgette For ages 7–11 you how to put on and properly Register by calling 410.222.7915. For ages 4–7 And Dawn fit your helmet, set up a modified Sponsor: AAA Mid-Atlantic Foundation Saturday, March 19 at 10 am training course in our parking lot for Safety and Education Sing and dance as singer/songwriter and provide information about safe Bridgette Michaels on guitar and cycling. Register, starting April 25 by Electric Petting Zoo Dawn Madak on conga drums calling 410.222.1925. Wednesday, March 23 at 2 pm perform original children’s music. For ages 4–10 Drop in to make things light up and Sponsor: Anne Arundel County Bike sound off with Squishy Circuits, Snap Patrol Police Circuits, MaKey MaKey, Arduino coding and a 3-D printer. Register by calling 410.222.1770. Brooklyn Park Edgewater Screen-Free Week May 2–5 from 3 to 7 pm World Folk Tales to Fun with Wild Flowers 3-D Printer Maker Club Unplug from digital entertainment Tuesdays, March 1, April 5 and Wednesday, May 4 at 3:30 pm Take You Away and spend your free time at the May 3 at 3:30 pm Wednesday, March 16 at 3:30 pm Celebrate Wild Flower Appreciation library. STEM kits will be available for You can make 3-D objects with the Learn folk tales from other countries, week with stories, game and craft. exploration. library’s 3-D printer! Club visits help play a game and make a craft. Tech Time: you design and create awesome Spring Crafts Week April Fools Stories and Fun Light-Up Bookmarks objects. March 20–26 Wednesday, April 6 at 3:30 pm Tuesday, May 17 at 3:30 pm Celebrate springtime all week long Celebrate the tricks and games of Use LEDs and conductive thread to Kitty Stories and Fun with arts and crafts projects for Wednesday, March 2 at 3:30 pm April Fools’ Day! harness the power of electricity and children to enjoy. Hear stories about your favorite fluffy Tech Time: Bridge & make cool light-up bookmarks. kitties, enjoy songs and laugh! Rescue Pet Stories and Fun—Meet­ Tech Time: Tuesday, April 19 at 3:30 pm a Therapy Dog! Build & Bounce! Use STEM techniques to build bridges Wednesday, May 18 at 3:30 pm Tuesday, March 15 at 3:30 pm and rescue a victim from a well. A storytime dedicated to our special Put physics to work by building April Showers furry friends! Meet a real therapy dog with blocks and bouncing with pm Wednesday, April 20 at 3:30 pm at 4 and learn about responsible trampolines. Learn about rain with rainy day pet ownership. stories, songs and a craft. Umbrellas Sponsor: Humane Education Program- Event date information is subject not required! Anne Arundel County Animal Control to change. Check online or call your local branch for event updates. 14 Anne Arundel County Public Library Special Events for Kids For all ages unless otherwise noted Author Visit! Riviera Beach Baltimore Museum of Christine and JD Snipes of Glen Burnie. Industry Presents: Photo by Erica Snipes Roller Coasters! Paws to Read Saturday, May 14 at 2 pm Children in elementary school Children are given a working design Glen Burnie improve reading skills while enjoying with everyday materials and are the rapt attention of canine tutors! Celebrate Pi Day! tasked with engineering a successful Please call to book a 15-minute slot. Monday, March 14 roller coaster! Space limited. Tickets Sponsors: Therapy Dogs International, Get your math geek on and drop in will be given out 30 minutes before Caring Canines for fun activities and a display to start of program. learn about Pi all day long. See page 9 to see how to get Severna Park Broadneck 410.222.1905 Real World STEM free admission to the Baltimore Saturdays, March 19, April 16 American Girl Afternoon Museum of Industry on April 2! and May 21 from 1 to 3 pm Challenges Saturday, March 5 at 2 pm Registrations will start two weeks Thursday, March 24 at 2 pm Meet author Valerie Tripp of the prior to event date. Construct an earthquake-safe Severn American Girl series! Bring only structure, design a robotic hand that Edgewater 410.222.1538. Recycle More Often one item to be autographed. can pick up a ball and engineer a Seating is available on a first- Saturdays, March 26 and May 21 Wednesday, April 19 at 11 am filter that purifies water! from 10 am to Noon A specialist from Anne Arundel come, first-served basis. Mondays, March 28 and May 23 Celebrate Earth Day! County’s Recycling and Waste Adventure Time Friday, April 22 at 10 am from 4 to 6 pm Reduction Division will provide a fun Monday, April 11 at 3 pm Drop in to learn about birds and activity or craft for kids of all ages Gather your friends for crafts, Glen Burnie 410.222.6270. butterflies and make a nature-theme that shows how to reduce waste, games and totally math activities! Saturdays, March 12, April 9 and craft to take home. reuse items and recycle more often. May 14 from 10 am to Noon Maryland City at Goody bags will be provided. Severna Park 410.222.6290. Russett Celebrate Pi Day: Saturdays, March 19, April 9 Math Games and May 21 at 10 am Celebrate Children’s Monday, March 14, drop-in Book Week! Build math skills through fun Coming in May 2–8 activities and games in the library. Celebrate Children’s Book Week and For ages 4–7 June 2016! reading. Stop by any time to make and take a bookmark. May the 4th Be With You! Wednesday, May 4, drop-in Meet the Friendly Mark this special day with a Star Please Note: Firefighters Wars-themed craft. The library may Saturday, May 7 at 2 pm Explore a real fire truck! Meet a few Animal Adventures: photograph or of our Maryland City firefighters and Penguins! videotape customers learn about fire safety and the work Saturday, March 19 at 11 am for library promotional of these brave men and women. Learn all about penguins with fun facts, stories and activities. purposes. Please notify Odenton Animal Adventures: library staff if you Tracks! Baby Animals do not want yourself Be sure to join the 2016 Summer Thursday, May 19 at 3 pm Saturday, May 14 at 11 am or your child to be Reading Club for lots of fun, Explore animal tracks and make and Learn all about baby animals with photographed. special events and prizes! compare tracks of your own. fun facts, stories and activities.

Library Happenings! March, April and May 2016 15 Book Clubs for Adults

Annapolis Deale Edgewater, continued Circling the Sun The Secret Keeper Art Forger by Paula McLain by Kate Morton by B. A. Shapiro Wednesday, March 16 at 7 pm Wednesday, March 16 at 7 pm Monday, April 11 at 7 pm Set against the majestic landscape Withdrawing from a family party Poor artist Claire Roth strikes a of early-twentieth-century Africa, to the solitude of her tree house, Faustian bargain with a powerful this powerful tale reveals the 16-year-old Laurel Nicolson gallery owner to forge a Degas, extraordinary life of a woman before her time. witnesses a shocking murder that shapes her stolen during the famous Garner Museum heist. A Man Called Ove beliefs, her acting career and the lives of three She soon discovers that the stolen piece may be a by Fredrik Backman strangers. forgery, so she begins her own investigation. Tuesday, May 17 at 7 pm The Family Romanov: The Storied Life Of A.J. Fikry In this bestselling and quirky debut Murder, Rebellion, and the by Gabrielle Zavin novel from the Swedish author, a Fall of Imperial Russia Monday, May 9 at 7 pm grumpy yet lovable man finds his by Candace Fleming When his rare collection of Poe solitary world turned upside down when a family Wednesday, April 20 at 7 pm poems is stolen, bookseller A. J. moves in next door. Here is the tumultuous, Fikry isolates himself from friends heartrending, true story of the Romanovs—at and family until he receives a mysterious package Crofton once an intimate portrait of Russia’s last royal that compels him to remake his life. family and a gripping account of its undoing. When the Moon is Low Mountain Road by Nadia Hashimi Serafina and the Black Cloak Wednesday, March 16 at 2 pm by Robert Beatty The Paris Architect Forced to flee her home country of Wednesday, May 18 at 7 pm by Charles Belfoure Afghanistan after her husband is In 1899, a 12-year-old rat catcher Tuesday, March 29 at 7 pm killed by the Taliban, Fereiba and her on North Carolina’s Biltmore estate A Parisian architect is paid three children become desperate refugees passing teams up with the estate owner’s handsomely to devise secret hiding through the dangerous underworld of the Middle young nephew to battle a great evil and, in the spaces for Jews but struggles with East and Europe. See Author visit, opposite page. process, unlocks the puzzle of her past. risking his life for a cause he is ambivalent towards, Go Set a Watchman until a personal failure brings home their suffering. by Harper Lee Eastport-Annapolis Neck See Author visit, opposite page. —Novelist Monday, April 11 at 2 pm and Book Lovers Coffee Talk Kitchens of the Great Midwest repeating at 7 pm Mondays, March 14, April 11 by J. Ryan Stradel Jean Louise Finch, a 26-year-old and May 9 at 10 am Tuesday, April 26 at 7 pm known as “Scout”, returns home You’re invited for conversation, When Lars Thorvald’s wife falls in to visit her aging father, Atticus. Set against coffee and a morning snack. Chat love with wine—and a dashing the backdrop of the civil rights tensions and about a book you’ve read—no new sommelier—he’s left to raise their political turmoil, Jean Louise’s homecoming turns reading required—and hear about baby on his own. He’s determined to pass on his bittersweet when she learns disturbing truths great books that others have enjoyed. love of food to his daughter—as she embarks on about her close-knit family and the town. her journey to become a star chef. Edgewater All the Stars in the Heavens Dead Wake by Adriana Trigiani Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Erik Larson Wednesday, May 25 at 2 pm and by Maria Semple Tuesday, May 31 at 7 pm repeating at 7 pm Monday, March 14 at 7 pm A riveting account of one of the Trigiani’s many fans will love her When her notorious, hilarious, most tragic events of WWI…Larson fictionalized account of the life of volatile, talented, troubled and crafts the story as historical suspense Loretta Young during the golden age of Hollywood. agoraphobic mother goes missing, by weaving information about the war and the Spencer Tracy, David Niven and Clark Gable also teenage Bee begins a trip that takes her to the ends development of submarine technology with an appear! of the earth to find her. interesting cast of characters.—Publishers Weekly

16 Anne Arundel County Public Library Books at Bars Author Visits Book Clubs for Adults 1747 Pub at Reynolds Tavern 7 Church Circle in Annapolis Meet fellow readers and share your love of books in a Annapolis comfortable, casual setting. Come to the 1747 Pub—the Mary Hogan: Two Sisters: A Novel previous location of the Annapolis Public Library from Wednesday, April 20 at 7 pm 1935-1974—for lively discussions each month with a new book. The author will discuss her book, a powerful Please register online: www.meetup.com/books-at-bars. and poignant debut adult novel about two sisters—opposites in every way—plus their Boxers and Saints mother and the secrets and lies that define by Gene Luen Yang them all. Book sale and signing to follow. Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 pm Boxers (Part 1)—In 1898 China, Little Bao has had enough Broadneck of foreign missionaries and soldiers robbing peasants and he recruits an army of boxers to fight to free China. Lisa Consiglio Ryan: Go Clean, Sexy You Saints (Part 2)—Vibiana, an unwanted fourth child, finds her name and identity in Monday, March 7 at 7 pm Christianity, but with the Boxer Rebellion in full swing and Chinese Christians facing death, she The author serves up a collection of delicious must decide whether her loyalties lie with her religion or her country. recipes and offers a holistic approach on how to live a healthier life. Book sale and Beauty Queens Rebecca signing to follow. by Libba Bray by Daphne du Maurier Lucia St. Clair Robson Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 pm Monday, April 4 at 7 pm When a plane crash strands 13 A classic novel of romantic The local historical fiction author will discuss teen beauty contestants on a suspense finds the second Mrs. her works. Book sale and signing to follow. mysterious island, they struggle Maxim de Winter entering to survive, to get along with the home of her mysterious Crofton one another, to combat the island’s other and enigmatic new husband and learning diabolical occupants and to learn their dance the story of the house’s first mistress, to Nadia Hashimi: When the Moon is Low Wednesday, March 16 at 7 pm numbers in case they are rescued in time for whom the sinister housekeeper is unnaturally The author of the debut bestseller, The the competition. devoted. Pearl that Broke His Shell, discusses her new novel, about a family escaping the Taliban to become desperate refugees. A Severna Park: question and answer period, plus book Guys sale and signing will follow. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Book Kristina von Rosenvinge: Escaping the Russian Bear: An Estonian Girl’s Memoir of Loss and Club Survival During World War II Monday, May 16 at Noon The Wright Brothers The Boys in the Boat Operation Nemesis This local author will share stories from her by David by Daniel by Eric childhood in Estonia and Austria during McCullough Brown Bogosian Soviet occupation and communist rule, Thursday, Thursday, April Thursday, May including her family’s eventual move to the March 17 21 at 7 pm 19 at 7 pm United States. Book sale and signing to follow. at 7 pm The The author A story of improbable, brilliantly Mountain Road timeless importance about intimate account of how nine sheds light on one of the Charles Belfoure: The Paris Architect what might be the most working-class boys from the most horrific and often Tuesday, March 29 at 7 pm astonishing feat mankind American West showed the forgotten crimes of the Join us for a special appearance by this local has ever accomplished. world at the 1936 Olympics twentieth century, the author. Bring your copies of his first novel for —The New York Times in Berlin what true grit really Armenian Genocide. a special book signing. Book Review meant. —Random House

Library Happenings! March, April and May 2016 17 Special Events for Adults

Gardening and Nature Your Health Annapolis Mountain Road Brooklyn Park Talk with a Master Gardener Master Gardener Series Vascular Screening Saturday, April 2 at 1 pm Sponsor: Anne Arundel County Master Thursday, March 17 from 10 am to 2 pm Learn how to prepare for spring Gardeners. RSVP in person or call Free vascular screenings for carotid gardening from Kim Forry, Master 410.222.6699. artery disease, abdominal aortic Gardener for the 6,000 square foot Turf Best Practices aneurysms (AAA) and peripheral “Bay-Wise Certified” garden at the Deale arterial disease (PAD) are offered to Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30 pm Historic Chase-Lloyd House. Bring SoCoGrow Series people ages 50 or older who have Learn how to seed, feed, weed, your questions and gardening Sponsors: SoCoGrow and Margaret one of the following: hyperten- aerate and lime your turf for a gloves for hands-on experience in Barker sion, history of smoking, diabetes, gorgeous lawn this season. the library garden. Registration Bay-Friendly family history of vascular disease or recommended but not required; Wake Up the Garden high cholesterol. Reservations for Landscaping please call 410.222.1750. Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 pm screenings are required and can be Learn how to design and install Wednesday, March 9 at 7 pm made by calling The Vascular Center Broadneck perennials. Topics of mulching and Learn about rain gardens, rain at University of Maryland Baltimore barrels, pervious surfaces, water Birds of Maryland composting will also be covered. Washington Medical Center at runoff systems and native plantings 410.787.4391. Wednesday, March 30 at 7 pm Beekeeping from Ciminelli’s Landscape Services/ Jackie Pemberton from the Wild Bird Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 pm Ecoasis Garden Center owner Matt Center of Annapolis will share her Blood Drives A professional beekeeper will talk Ciminelli. You are eligible to donate if you are expertise and knowledge of wild about pollination; dynamics of the 17 or older (16 with written parental birds. Come learn about local birds Rain Garden Lessons hive; and why bees are in decline. Q consent), are in good health and and how to attract them. and A session will follow the seminar. Wednesday, April 13 at 7 pm Gardeners share ways to dig and weigh at least 110 lbs. Glen Burnie Planting Spring Vegetables plant a rain garden at home or in Walk-in or call the American Red Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 pm Cross at 1.800.733.2767 to schedule Houseplant Propagation your community. Learn how rain Learn how to start plants from seed, gardens help the Chesapeake Bay. an appointment. Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 pm plant container gardens, create Learn how to create new plants from It’s Flower Time! Broadneck healthy garden beds and choose the Wednesdays, March 16 and May 18 old ones from AA County Master right tomato for your needs. Wednesday, May 11 at 7 pm Gardener, Lisa Winters. May flowers bring more than color. from 1:30 pm to 7 pm For teens and adults Bulbs Discover which ones help pollinators, Crofton Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 pm which ones we can eat and how Friday, April 15 from 9:30 am to 3 pm Learn proper planting techniques so studies show that flowers truly Mountain Road spring bulbs will bloom for years. brighten our days. Saturday, March 12 from 9 am to 3 pm Coloring for Adults Relax and leave your stress behind as you indulge in adults-only coloring. Coloring sheets, pencils and light refreshments provided. Broadneck Edgewater Maryland City at Russett Tuesday, March 8 at 7 pm Mothers’ Night Out Monday, May 16 at 7 pm Eastport-Annapolis Neck Monday, May 2 at 7 pm Riviera Beach Wednesday, April 13 at 7 pm Adults-only coloring with soft Wednesday, March 16 at 7 pm music, tea and cookies. Severna Park Tuesday, May 17 at 7 pm

18 Anne Arundel County Public Library Glen Burnie Courageous Free Antique Appraisals Conversations Special Events for Adults Saturday, May 21 from 1-3 pm Discussion Series Todd Peenstra, a nationally known Coffee with a Cop antique and art dealer will offer free Annapolis appraisals. Arrive by 12:30 to register Regional Library Bring your questions, concerns or just chat with your item. If your item is too large to local officers from the Anne Arundel County carry, bring a photo instead. Register The Best Ending Ever: Police Department. by calling 410.222.6270. Having the Conversation Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported Sponsor: Peenstra Antique Appraisals Monday, April 11 from 7 to 8:30 pm by The United States Department of Justice, Office How to start important conversations of Community Oriented Policing Services. Mountain Road with family members that allow Maryland City at Russett Glen Burnie Interior Design every person—young or old—to plan for the best end-of-life Wednesday, March 23 at 7 pm With Corporal Ziebell With Corporal Bethea Learn basic interior decorating tips to experience possible. Saturday, March 12 at 10 am Saturday, March 19. Drop in any time get you started on a room makeover. Presenters: Dr. Martin Weltz, and Mary Repeated Thursday, April 28 at 7 pm between 10 and 11:30 am Please RSVP by visiting or calling Ann Bleeke, LCSW-C, Hospice of the 410.222.6699. Chesapeake Crofton Deale Estate Planning Safe Passages: Navigating Television in the 1920s Deale History Day Wednesday, April 13 at 7 pm Options in the Face of Monday, March 7 at 7 pm Saturday, May 7 at 11 am This important seminar will include: Serious Illness A fun, interactive program on the Celebrate the place we all love best: wills vs. trusts and probate vs. non- Wednesday, May 4 from 7 to 8:30 pm earliest days of television: the 1920s, Deale! The Deale Area Historical probate; planning for incapacity; Learn about hospice and palliative from Brian Belanger of the National Society will present the history of our Medicaid; estate tax planning; asset care, discover how they differ and Capital Radio and Television Museum. town and a display of artifacts will be protection and protecting shares how to recognize when that care is available to view all day. for children and grandchildren. needed and to locate services. The Murrow Boys: Radio Please RSVP by visiting or calling News During World War II Presenters: Dr. David Wu, Internist, Eastport- 410.222.6699. and Renee Bland, BA, Professional Monday, May 9 at 7 pm Annapolis Neck Liaison, Hospice of the Chesapeake An retrospective of the Murrow Odenton Brothers’ World War II reporting, Rare Books Bicycling in Maryland Growing Through Grief: from Brian Belanger of the National Saturday, April 2 at 2 pm Monday, May 9 at 7 pm What the Sacred Sorrow Capital Radio and Television Museum. What are your books really worth? Antiquarian book dealer Michael Learn where to ride in Maryland, of Grief Can Teach Us Investing Basics Pixley will discuss book values and what type of bicycle to ride, what to Monday, June 13 from 7 to 8:30 pm Monday, April 4 at 7 pm showcase a few interesting titles. wear and more from a cyclist with What is “normal” grieving? How do Does investing seem like alphabet more than 40 years of experience. we give and receive help? soup? Do you know the difference Glen Burnie Presenters: Susan M. Coale, LCSW-C, between an ETF and a MF, or a Severn Free Legal Advice: Ask a Clinical Specialist, Chesapeake Life MMF from a CD? Roy Yenoli of Center; and Janey Blakely, MA, MDiv, Lawyer in the Library Welcome to Night Vale MakingChange, a financial education Listening Party PhD cand., Pastoral Counseling, Loyola nonprofit organization, presents an Wednesdays, March 16, April 6 and Wednesday, May 25 at 7 pm University of Maryland overview of the basics of investing. May 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm Talk with a lawyer for up to 20 Listen to an episode of the podcast This series is sponsored by A Tour of our Digital Library minutes about your legal issue for Welcome to Night Vale and share The John & Cathy Belcher Institute, Saturday, April 23 at 10 am free. Lottery to determine time slots conversation with other fans. and education and advocacy Searching for an old friend’s address? begins after 4:15 pm. Last clients Severna Park collaboration of Want to create your own website? will be seen at 6:10 pm. Lawyers can Hospice of the Chesapeake. Studying for the GED, ASVAB, SAT? advise on all types of legal matters What Are Graphic Novels? We have an online resource for that! except for criminal law. Monday, May 9 at 7 pm Get an overview of our premium Co-sponsored by the Anne Arundel Discover the wonderful, diverse resources that can enrich your County Public Law Library and the world of graphic novels—there’s everyday life. Register by calling Anne Arundel Bar Association something for everyone! 410.222.7915.

Library Happenings! March, April and May 2016 19 LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cathy Belcher recognized for service Amy D. Bartholomee President my Bartholomee, center, Lisa Hillman President of the Anne Vice President Arundel County Public Barbara D. Maxwell Library Foundation and Skip AAuld, CEO of the Library, present Secretary a Certificate of Appreciation to Michelle Coates Foundation Director Cathy Belcher, Treasurer recognizing her six years of service Donald E. Roland as Secretary of the Foundation Board Director at Large from 2009–2015. The certificate was presented at the Foundation’s Nancy W. Almgren November Board meeting at Library Skip Auld, ex officio Headquarters. Joan C. Beck, ex officio Cathy Belcher Samuel J. Brown S. Hamilton Chaney DeDe Duncan-White Foundation drawing winners Chuck Ferrar Ann E. Glenn, ex officio ancy Mason was the winner of three STEM kits donated to the Foundation by Marbles the Brain Store located at the Westfield Anna E. Greenberg Annapolis Mall. Nancy is shown at right with granddaughters William J. Hufnell Courtney, Kayli and Eris who were the recipients of their grandmother’s win of Nthe make-it-yourself polymer goo, volcanology and robotic arm kits. Tom Marquardt The drawing was part of the Foundation’s activities during the first-ever Barbara McMahon Anne Arundel STEM Festival’s STEM Day held at the Glen Burnie Regional Edgar H. Parker Library on October 24. More than 1,000 children, teens and adults attended the Chuck Steadman event, which promoted science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The STEM Day event featured 3-D printer demonstrations, student science projects, Trish Strott a “smart table,” robotic demonstrations and more. Foundation President Amy Patricia H. Troy Bartholomee and Board member Trish Strott welcomed attendees at the Foundation’s information table throughout the day. Library Foundation salutes our current 2016 Partners

Charles W. (Pete) Shaeffer, Jr.

20 Anne Arundel County Public Library “Why I support the Library Foundation” racticing in Anne Arundel County for over 25 years, Dr. Mairead M. O’Reilly is a well-known provider of orthodontic and dentofacial orthopaedics in Annapolis. In 2014, Mairead supported the early learning program at the Annapolis Regional Library by donating a digital learning station—called a Play and Learn Station (PALS). She Pmade her gift through the Library Foundation’s For the Love of the Library fundraising event in 2014. Two PALS are situated in each of the library’s 15 branches. Designed to accommodate young children, the computers sit on shorter, child-size tables and feature a color-coded keyboard and a small-sized mouse designed for children’s hands. PALS feature interactive and educational software, as well as computer games, especially designed to help young children become adept at using a keyboard and software. Mairead made her decision to donate the stations for a number of reasons, including for the many library-sponsored programs her three now-grown children enjoyed while growing up in Annapolis. “I brought them to many programs over the years, beginning when they were toddlers. They loved coming to the library,” she said. Mairead also credits her own upbringing in her native Ireland for instilling in her a love of books and reading. “My father read to us every night. I grew up in a family of readers,” she added. “When I first heard about these computers I thought, ‘what a wonderful idea.’ It Library supporter Dr. Mairead M. zO’Reilly at the Annapolis Regional Library. touched a chord with me. I wanted to make it possible for the young children who visit the library to have their own experience using a computer. The PALS make that possible,” Mairead said. Mairead was not the only Library Foundation supporter who donated funds to purchase individual PALS in 2014. Other donors providing the funds to purchase complete PALS included Lisa and Dick Hillman and Chuck and Beverly Ferrar. In addition, more than 200 donors made gifts toward the goal of putting two PALS in each of Anne Arundel County’s 15 libraries. I want to help the Library with a gift to the Foundation. TICKETS ONLINE Yes! Enclosed is my gift of: Anne Arundel County Public       $100 $250 $500 $1000 $2500 $5000 Other______Library Foundation presents Name: ______Address: ______For the City: ______State: _____Zip: ______LOVE Email: ______

This gift is in honor of in memory of: ______LIBRARYof the My employer will match this gift (forms enclosed) 2016 Mail this form to Library Foundation, A Festive Gathering at 5 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis MD 21401 the Annapolis Regional Library I am interested in making a bequest in my will to the library. Please send me information. April 1 at 6:30 pm

Library Happenings! March, April and May 2016 21 Ancestry and Genealogy

Edgewater Odenton Intro to Ancestry.com-Part I Beginning Genealogy Friday, April 1 at 10 am Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 pm The first part in a two-part series, this session will Learn about the techniques include a broad overview of Ancestry.com. You and the records to start your will leave with a worksheet to help you gather the genealogical journey. Bring a USB drive. Income Tax Assistance information needed for basic genealogy research. Registration begins February 23. Sponsor: Margaret McMahon Trained volunteers will be available to answer Ancestry.com Workshop-Part II Teaching & Training Company, LLC questions and assist with tax form preparation. Friday, April 8 at 10 am For taxpayers with income under $90,000 with Part II in the series, this workshop will give you a Genealogy: Using Family Trees special attention to those age 60 and older. This is chance to start your genealogy research. Library Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 pm a free service. You are not eligible if you own rental laptops available on a first-come, first-served basis. Discover how to use electronic and online family property, have business expenses or a ROTH IRA trees to capture and share your research. Bring a over $10,000. Severna Park USB drive. Registration begins March 29. Unless noted otherwise, the drop-in service Introduction to Genealogy Sponsor: Margaret McMahon Teaching & Training requires no registration and is available on a first- Company, LLC Tuesday, May 3 at 7 pm come, first-served basis. Self-service electronic Learn basic research tips and techniques for African American Genealogy filing is available using the library computers. researching your ancestry. Steve Gauss is a Tuesday, May 3 at 6 pm Sponsors: AARP Tax-Aide, AARP VITA-TCE published, award-winning genealogist and This program is for anyone interested in finding Annapolis member of the Association of Genealogists. family members using print and internet resources. Fridays through April 15 from 1 to 3 pm; except Presented by: Vivian Fisher, Manager, African Friday, April 1 is from Noon to 2 pm American Department, Enoch Pratt Library Broadneck Tuesdays through April 12 from 1 to 3 pm Brooklyn Park Foundation Grants Classes Mondays through April 11 By appointment only. Please call Charlotte Cooper Annapolis at 410.636.7307 to schedule an appointment. Crowdfunding for One-Time Projects Introduction to Finding Grants Crofton Wednesday, March 9 at 2 pm Wednesday, April 13 at 2 pm Mondays through April 11 from 9 am to Noon Are you an artist trying to fund an exhibition or Are you new to the field of grant seeking? Discover By appointment only. Please call 410.222.7915 or film or a community leader trying to purchase what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking visit the branch to schedule an appointment. new equipment? Learn to navigate the world of grants and how to find potential funders in this crowdfunding by bringing your ideas and creating newly revised class. Glen Burnie a crowdfunding pitch to use in your campaign. Register by calling 410.222.1750 or by emailing Fridays through April 8 from 9 am to Noon Register by calling 410.222.1750 or by emailing [email protected] By appointment only. Please call Audrey Creamer [email protected] at 410.255.6964 between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment. Odenton Maryland City at Russett Introduction to Proposal Writing and Project Budgets Wednesdays, March 2 through April 13 Wednesday, May 11 from 1 to 4 pm from 1 to 4 pm This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal and the basic Severna Park components of a project budget including income and expenses. Mondays-Wednesdays, February 1 through April 13 Register by calling 410.222.6277 or by emailing [email protected] from 9 am to 2 pm By appointment only. Please call Frank Winner at 410.647.3335 to schedule an appointment These workshops are sponsored by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County.

22 Anne Arundel County Public Library Knitting and Needlecraft For teens and adults FYI… Libraries Closed Broadneck Easter Sunday: March 27 Broadneck Needlecrafters Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 8 Mondays, March 21, April 18 and May 16 at 7 pm Memorial Day: Sunday, May 29 Sewing, knitting, needlepoint, crochet—we do it all! Meet old friends and new and Monday, May 30 as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome. Library Board Meetings Glen Burnie At Library Headquarters, except where Knitting Clinic noted. Open to the public. Thursday, March 17 at 4 p.m. Wednesdays, March 9, April 27 and May 11 at 6:30 pm Bring your knitting needles and yarn to Thursday, April 21 at the Maryland City our drop-in knitting clinics. Experienced knitters willing to help and beginners are encouraged to attend. at Russett Library at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at 4 p.m. Knitting for Good No More Mailed Notices As a cost-saving measure, AACPL Join our charity knitting group for an evening of creativity and fun. Learn from the experience of advanced members has discontinued sending overdue and assist those who are just beginning. Patterns for items to donate, such as infant caps, scarves and lap blankets are notices via US mail. provided. Bring needles (if you have them) and your community spirit. Beginners are welcome. There will be no change to current email Annapolis Eastport-Annapolis Neck and phone notifications. Yarn Twisters Knitting for Good To begin receiving overdue notifications via email, or otherwise update your Thursdays, March 24, April 28, and May 26 at 7 pm Tuesdays, March 8, April 12 and May 10 at 6:30 pm account, stop into one of our branches for Sponsors: Anne Arundel Medical Center; Stork’s Nest, Sponsor: Anne Arundel Medical Center assistance or log on to www.aacpl.net. University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Odenton Automated Borrower Information Line Crofton Charity Knitting Access your library account by phone: Knitting with the Happy Stitchers Thursdays, March 3, April 7, and May 5 at 6:30 pm 410.222.4444 Mondays, March 28 and May 23 at 7 pm Please bring size 7 or 8 needles if you have them. Anne Arundel County Public Library does Sponsor: Anne Arundel Medical Center Sponsor: Anne Arundel Medical Center not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability Library Lines by Eric Smith in employment or provision of services. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided for library- sponsored programs upon request to the branch manager at least one week in advance of the program date. All meetings held in library branches are open to the public. Meeting room listings are available in each branch.

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Library Happenings! March, April and May 2016 23 Read Across America/Read Across Maryland Read Across America is an annual awareness program to celebrate reading and honor the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, known as “Dr. Seuss.” Geisel’s birthday, March 2, is the annual date for Anne Arundel County National Read Across America Day, created by the National Education Association. Celebrate with us! Public Library For children of all ages Open Monday through Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm Annapolis Glen Burnie Odenton and Friday and Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday, March 2 Wednesday, March 2 at 9:30 am Friday, March 4 at 10 am Community Libraries Drop by to write your favorite book Enjoy Seuss-tastical storytimes Join us for whimsical stories, Broadneck title on Dr. Seuss’ birthday cake and in the morning and fun activities activities and crafts. 1275 Green Holly Dr., Annapolis, MD 21409 make a Seuss-tastical craft! throughout the day! Riviera Beach 410.222.1905 Crofton Maryland City at Russett Wednesday, March 2 at 3 pm Brooklyn Park February 29 – March 5 Wednesday, March 2 from 5 to 8 pm Celebrate Dr. Seuss with stories, 1 East 11th Ave., Baltimore, MD 21225 Create a wacky Seuss-themed craft Celebrate with our guest readers music and crafts. 410.222.6260 in our children’s area to celebrate! and Seuss-tastical crafts! Severn Crofton* Deale Mountain Road Wednesday, March 2 at 1681 Riedel Rd., Crofton, MD 21114 March 1–15 Wednesday, March 2 from 10 am and 7 pm 410.222.7915 or 301.261.3909 Play our Seuss’ characters guessing 10 am to 5 pm Enjoy stories, songs and crafts by the Deale game around the library! Enjoy Seuss-themed crafts and score, and when we are done, you’ll 5940 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale, MD 20751 fun activities. love Dr. Seuss even more! 410.222.1925 or 410.867.4164 Eastport-Annapolis Neck 269 Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis, MD 21403 A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read 410.222.1770 broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and Edgewater ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. 25 Stepneys Ln., Edgewater, MD 21037 410.222.1538 Book Selection: Linthicum Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain 400 Shipley Rd., Linthicum, MD 21090 410.222.6265 Big Read Family Book Discussion Maryland City at Russett* Families that read together succeed together! Share Adventures of Tom Sawyer with your 3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD 20724 children and join a librarian to discuss this book and participate in fun activities. 301.725.2390 Sponsors: Chesapeake Children’s Museum, National Endowment for the Arts Mountain Road 4730 Mountain Rd., Pasadena, MD 21122 Crofton Odenton 410.222.6699 Wednesday, April 27 at 7 pm Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 pm Riviera Beach 1130 Duvall Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122 410.222.6285 Annapolis Maryland City at Russett Severn Who Wouldn’t Want to Paint a Fence? Pick a Picket 2624 Annapolis Rd., Severn, MD 21144 Monday, April 18 through Friday, May 20 410.222.6280 Explore Tom Sawyer’s World Tuesday, May 3 at 5 pm Help us build Tom Sawyer’s fence. Drop in, pick a picket to Severna Park* decorate and, if you like, add something about the library 45 W. McKinsey Rd., Severna Park, MD 21146 Do you think life has changed in the last 150 years? 410.222.6290 Come explore what life was like for Tom Sawyer and and you. We’ll put them together to build our white picket fence. Let’s see how far it stretches. Regional Libraries his friends in the 1800s. Reading the book is optional. Annapolis* 1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401 410.222.1750 National Library Week April 11-16 Glen Burnie* (also Library by Mail) 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Edgewater Riviera Beach Severn 410.222.6270 Drop-in Drop-in Drop-in Odenton* Make a personalized book mark Complete our scavenger Celebrate National Library Week by 1325 Annapolis Rd., Odenton, MD 21113 or do a library scavenger hunt. hunt and receive a prize! making your own bookmark. 410.222.6277

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