Babies in Bloom
It’s never too early to come to the library!
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their babies (up to two years) for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays all specifically designed to stimulate early infant development.
Thursdays, January 19; February 2, 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Program repeated at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime
Storytimes are presented for children aged two to five. Parents and caregivers must accompany two and three year-olds, while children four years and older may attend alone, providing an adult remains in the branch.
Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 9:30 a.m. for two-year-olds.
Repeated at 10:30 a.m. for three to five-year-olds.
Special Events
Otto the Auto
Tuesday, January 24 at 9:30 a.m., repeated at 10:15 a.m.
Otto the Auto, the beloved three-foot tall remote-controlled car, returns for a special
storytime. Outside sponsor: AAA Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education.
For ages three to seven
Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library!
Thursday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. Snow date Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your next-to-favorite stuffed animal or doll for a sleepover at the library. After our evening storytime, tuck the animals in and say goodnight. Come back the next day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick them up and find out what mischief they got into during the night.
For ages three through six
Valentine Hearts
Tuesday, February 14 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Express yourself! Drop in to create a unique Valentine card for a special someone.
For families
Game Events
Chocolate Bingo
Tuesday, January 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Chocolate adds a tasty dimension to this classic game. Lots of crazy fun for all!
For families
Adult Events
Income tax assistance for seniors and low-income residents
With the tax season quickly approaching, seniors and low-income residents can get help through a FREE service offered by AARP. Tax-aide volunteers from AARP, trained by the Internal Revenue Service and the Maryland Comptroller's Office, will assist taxpayers over 60 and those in low-income tax brackets file Federal and State tax returns. AARP membership is not required.
Volunteers will be available at the Annapolis Branch on Fridays, February 3 through April 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. to answer tax questions and assist with tax form preparation. The drop-in service requires no registration and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Job Search Specialists
Get job search help, including job application assistance, resume help and referral for further training as needed, from a job search specialist through a partnership with the Anne Arundel County Public Library and Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation.
Every Monday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Book Clubs
The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht
Wednesday, January 18 at 7 p.m.
This contemporary novel explores pain and loss through stories within stories. Natalia
seeks the cause of her grandfather's death and, through the fables of the tiger's wife and the deathless man, begins to understand how life comes from death. Obreht is one of the New Yorker's 20 best authors under the age of 40.
For adults
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Wednesday, February 15 at 7 p.m.
“Writing with a novelist’s artistry, a biologist’s expertise, and the zeal of an investigative reporter, Skloot tells a truly astonishing story of racism and poverty, science and conscience, spirituality and family driven by a galvanizing inquiry into the sanctity of the body and the very nature of the life force.” Booklist
For adults
One-on-One Basic Computer Training
Work individually with a librarian in a scheduled session. Learn how to access your library account; place a hold and renew books; search special electronic databases, and set up a free email account and more. Reservations are required. Please call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.
Annapolis 410-222-1750
Mondays, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Tuesdays, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Wednesdays, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Saturdays, from 10 to 11 a.m.
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