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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.
Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18 and 25* and December 2 and 9 at 10 a.m.
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.
Happy Hearts
Wednesday, February 10 at 10 am. Repeated Thursday, February 11 at 7 pm.
Our hearts are smiling and our faces will show it! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, songs and a special craft. For ages two to seven
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Saturday, February 27 from 2 to 4 pm.
It’s our 3rd annual Dr. Seuss celebration! Drop in and join our guest readers for an afternoon of stories and celebration.For ages two to12
Black History Month
Join 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.
Maryland City at Russett Branch Library Tuesday, February 23
English Basic Skills
Call the branch (301-725-2390) for schedule
Free English classes offered by Anne Arundel Community College integrate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for students with minimal English training. For adults
Outside partner: AACC
AARP Tax Assistance
With the tax season quickly approaching, seniors and low-income residents can receive help through a FREE service offered by AARP. AARP Tax-aide volunteers, trained by the Internal Revenue Service and the Maryland Comptroller’s Office, 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 on Wednesdays, February 3 through April 14 from 1 to 4 pm. at the Maryland City at Russett Branch. This drop-in service requires no registration and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Internet Training One-on-One
301-725-2390
Work with a librarian One on One to learn how to access your library account, search the catalog and the Internet, navigate special electronic databases and set up a free email account in a 30-minute scheduled session.
301-725-2390
Mondays, from 7 – 8 p.m.
Tuesdays, from 2 – 3 p.m.
Wednesdays, from 9 – 10 a.m.
Call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.
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