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.
South County residents can call Jeannine Smith at 410-867-4970 from February 1 through April 14 for an appointment. Electronic filing is also available at the South County Branch.

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 3 through 24* 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, April 7 through May 12 at 10 a.m.

Special Events

Hard-Working Worms
Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m.
The lowly worm pulls its weight in the garden. Learn how to harness the power of these wigglers to make rich compost for plants. Master Gardener Joe Ann Kuhn demonstrates the process with her amazing box o’ worms.
For school-aged children and adults

Teen Events

Bay-Wise Gardening
Saturday, March 6 at 11 a.m.
Master Gardener Beki Howey talks about Bay Wise gardening techniques that reduce pollution and how Maryland residents can have their yards certified as eco-friendly.
For teens and adults

Needlework Circle
Mondays, March 22, April 26 and May 24 at 7 p.m.
Bring your current project and have some good conversation.
For teens and adults

Beautiful Solutions to Water Pollution
Saturday, March 27 at 12 noon
Chesapeake Ecology Center’s Zora Lathan describes ways to reduce toxic runoff into waterways, including rain gardens, rain barrels and permeable pavement, and tax incentives for going green with gardens.
For teens and adults
Outside sponsor/partner: RainScaping Campaign, Chesapeake Ecology Center

Adult Events

Bay-Wise Gardening
Saturday, March 6 at 11 a.m.
Master Gardener Beki Howey talks about Bay Wise gardening techniques that reduce pollution and how Maryland residents can have their yards certified as eco-friendly.
For teens and adults

Needlework Circle
Mondays, March 22, April 26 and May 24 at 7 p.m.
Bring your current project and have some good conversation.
For teens and adults

Beautiful Solutions to Water Pollution
Saturday, March 27 at 12 noon
Chesapeake Ecology Center’s Zora Lathan describes ways to reduce toxic runoff into waterways, including rain gardens, rain barrels and permeable pavement, and tax incentives for going green with gardens.
For teens and adults
Outside sponsor/partner: RainScaping Campaign, Chesapeake Ecology Center

Games

Get Your Game On!
Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy the expanded space of the South County Branch! Bring a friend or family member to play some of our favorite board games, including super-sized checkers, bingo and Scattergories.
For kids, teens and adults

Game Night
Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
Play Wii Sports and Xbox Arcade with family and friends.
For all ages