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.
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.
Wednesdays, March 17 through April 21* at 10 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.
Wednesdays, March 3 and 10 at 10 a.m.
Children’s Book Week
(Monday, May 10 through Saturday, May 15, during branch hours)
Wednesday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Decorate a bookmark in honor of Children’s Book Week.
For children of all ages
Special Events
Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Children Reading
to Dogs
Saturday, March 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Children who need extra incentive to improve their reading skills
can register to read to either Max or Daisy, dogs certified by
Therapy Dogs International.
For children ages six to nine
Outside sponsor/partner: Katie Bacon and Therapy Dogs International
http://www.tdi-dog.org/OurPrograms.aspx?Page=Children+Reading+to+Dogs
Kids Can Recycle Too
Wednesday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
Listen to the tale of the Lorax and learn how to keep our planet
green.
For children in pre-K
Outside sponsor/partner: Kelly Mackall, from the Department of
Public Works Recycling Division of Anne Arundel County
Circus Circus
Wednesday, May 12 at 10 a.m.
Bring your imagination to the pre-K big top!
For children in pre-K
Book Club
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
Wednesday, May 5 at 10 a.m.
Repeated Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
A darkly humorous story about an accountant named Charlie who learns
his deceased father was the African spider god Anansi. Chaos ensues
when Charlie’s brother moves in with him and they resume
their father’s battle of wits with divine adversaries.
For adults
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