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.

Wednesdays, January 18, February 15 at 10 a.m

Special Events

Feed the Birds

Saturday, February 4 at 11 a.m.

Talk with local author Margaret Barker about Maryland's top 10 backyard birds, then make a birdfeeder or two for your feathered friends.
For all ages

Valentine's Day Delight

Thursday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Sweetheart stories and a special craft await you at your beloved Library!
For all ages

Adult Events

Income tax assistance for seniors and low-income residents

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 bracket file their Federal and State returns, AARP membership is not required.

South County: Monday, February 6 through Friday, April 13, by appointment only. South County Residents can call Jeannine Smith at 410-867-4970 for an appointment. Electronic filing is available from the library.

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.

Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursdays, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sounds of the Deep

Saturday, January 28 at 11 a.m.

Marine biologist Dr. Adam Frankel studies the songs and lives of humpback and sperm whales. Hear how research scientists use bioacoustic techniques to "see" underwater and learn more about these fascinating marine mammals.

Book Clubs: Author Talks and Book Signings

A Window onto White House History by Kenneth T. Walsh
Saturday, February 11 at 11 a.m.
Longtime White House correspondent Kenneth T. Walsh discusses his book "Family of Freedom," about the varied roles African Americans have played in the White House and their relationships with the men who have occupied the Oval Office.

Ten Steps to Creating a Bountiful and Beautiful Food Garden
Saturday, February 25 at 11 a.m.
Robin Ripley, co-author of the book Grocery Gardening, will share her photos and stories about gardens that both produce food and improve the beauty of the landscape.