Babies in Bloom
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.
Tot’s Line, a lively and informative discussion of issues and concerns related to caring for newborn to five year-olds follows all programs marked with an asterisk (*).
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.  
Saturdays, December 12*, January 9* and February 13* at 10 am.

Storytime
Library storytimes are presented for children ages two to five, unless otherwise noted. Parents and caregivers must accompany two and three-year-olds, while children four years and older may attend alone, provided an adult remains in the branch.
Pajama Storytimes
Tuesdays, January 19 and February 16 at 7 pm.

Hooray for the Holidays!
Wednesday, December 16 from 2 to 3 pm.
Get in the holiday spirit by joining us for stories, songs and a craft. For preschoolers

Valentine, Be Mine!
Tuesday, February 9 at 7 pm. Repeated Wednesday, February 10 at 10 am.
We’ll be sharing stories, songs and fingerplays and making a card to give to your valentine. For ages three to seven

Black History MonthJoin vocalist Imani as she traces the roots of jazz music through work songs, spirituals, blues, swing and bebop. This fun, fast-paced and interactive program features an introduction to the many sounds of the voice through call and response. Learn songs from various eras, and then join Imani in a real jazz jam! The program is appropriate for all ages.
Imani has performed traditional African music for the Smithsonian Institute Folklife Festival and the World Music Institute. She is a Resident Artist with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and a workshop presenter with the Kennedy Center Partners-In-Education National Touring Program. She is also a Roster Artist with the Louisiana Division of the Arts and South Carolina Arts Commission.
Imani’s diverse vocal talents have led to collaborations with many notable musicians and ensembles, as well as a variety of film and television projects. Since 1989, she continues to be the first and only American to perform and tour with the genuinely traditional Ghanaian ensemble Yacub Addy, and she most recently performed, toured and recorded with jazz great Wynton Marsalis. Imani’s voice was 
featured on the musical soundtrack of the Emmy nominated film The Jane Goodall Biography, and on many of the National Geographic Television’s Explorer series soundtracks.
A native of South Carolina, Imani has lived in the Washington, DC, area for more than 20 years. Her vocal training includes the New England Conservatory, Berklee School of Music and Howard University.
Performances begin at 7 pm.
Crofton Branch Library Monday, February 8

Appearing: Flat Sneaks
Tuesday, December 29 at 2 pm.
Maybe you know Flat Stanley; come meet Flat Sneaks. Join us for activities, games and crafts inspired by his adventures. Do you have a Flat Stanley journal? Bring it! For children in K through 3rd grade

Book Clubs
Meet friends and neighbors at the library for a lively discussion about some popular books!  The discussion will be led by library staff. Registration is encouraged. Maximum of 25 participants per session. Please call the branch to register.
For adults

A Room with a View by E.M. Forster
Wednesday, December 2 at 7 pm. and Thursday, December 10 at 10 am.
Published in 1908, E.M. Forster’s A Room with a View is a delightfully optimistic novel about a young woman’s awakening in Italy. Readers are encouraged to view the Masterpiece Theatre production (available from the library) prior to attending for additional discussion.

The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
Wednesday, February 3 at 7 pm. and Thursday, February 11 at 10 am.
A whimsical tale, told in two unlikely voices, of life in an elegant Parisian residence hotel. Described as “…gently satirical, exceptionally winning and inevitably bittersweet...” by The Washington Post

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.  Reservations are required. Please call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.
410-222-7915
Wednesdays, from 9 to 10 am., 2 to 3 pm. and 7 to 8 pm.
Call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.

Exhibits and Displays
December – Christmas Stamps - courtesy of Marcia DeFalco
January – Guiding Eyes for the Blind service dog program – courtesy of Bay Region
February – Warhammer figures – courtesy of Dave McAlevey