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.
Monday, May 13 at 9:30 a.m. Repeated at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime
Storytimes are presented for children -- see age specifications below. 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.
Tuesdays through April 23 at 9:30 a.m.
For ages two and three
Thursdays through April 25 at 9:30 a.m.
For ages three through five
Special Events
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 4 from Noon to 4 p.m.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day! Stop by to receive a free comic book courtesy of Twilite Zone Comics and stay for some comic book related activities.
For all ages
Mother’s Day Crafternoon
Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Make and take a craft celebrating our wonderful Moms.
For preschoolers through elementary school ages
Children’s Book Week: Storybook Character Days
Monday, May 13 through Saturday, May 18 during branch hours
Enjoy a different storybook character-themed activity each day. Will we make a Clifford Bookmark, or color an Arthur page? Stop in and be surprised.
For families
LegoMania!
Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. Legos will be provided. Please note: the bricks stay at the library. (You are welcome to bring your own designs for display only. Do not bring your own Lego bricks.)
For all ages
Reading Clubs for Families
Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin By His Good Mouse Amos by by Robert Lawson
Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.
Where did Benjamin Franklin get some of his best ideas? From a mouse named Amos! Amos tells the story of the life of Benjamin Franklin in a fun and interesting way.
For ages eight to 12
Teen Events
Manga Heads
Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m.
Come share in the love of Japanese comics and animation!
Blackout Poetry
Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
Create your own Blackout Poem – a unique, poetic work of art made using a permanent marker and an old book page. Share what you found between the lines with a poetry reading!
Teen Book Discussion: Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer
Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m.
What would happen if you released your favorite fairy tale character from a book? Fifteen year-old Delilah tries. Will it be possible to get Prince Oliver out? We’ll have a discussion, activity, and refreshments.
Game Events
Chess Club
Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Play chess and learn from other players.
For all ages
LegoMania!
Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. Legos will be provided. Please note: the bricks stay at the library. (You are welcome to bring your own designs for display only, Please do not bring your own Lego bricks.)
For all ages
Adult Events
English Basic Skills
Please call the branch for more information: 410-222-6277.
Free English classes offered by Anne Arundel Community College integrate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for students with minimal English training.
Prepare for a GED and learn Adult Basic Skills
Do you need to improve your basic reading, math or language skills? Do you want to get your GED? The Adult Basic Skills program provided by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) at the West County Area Library offers courses in Adult Basic Education to help you get started.
For more information call:
Anne Arundel Community College 410-777-1823
The War Came by Train: The B&O Railroad During the Civil War
Wednesday, May 1 at 7 p.m.
Local Civil War historian and author Daniel Carroll Toomey discusses the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, one of the leading railroads in the nation when the Civil War began. Toomey is the author or co-author of 10 books relating to Maryland during the Civil War including The Civil War in Maryland, Baltimore During the Civil War and The Maryland Line Confederate Soldiers Home. Book sale and signing will follow the presentation.
Bicycling in Maryland
Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
Want to learn where to ride a bicycle in Maryland? What type of bicycle to ride? What to wear while bicycling? Learn all this and more from Tom Moore, a Library staff member with more than 40 years of cycling experience.
Introduction to Genealogy
Saturday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m.
Learn about basic genealogical research and library resources including Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest. Please bring a USB drive
Registration starts April 27.
Workspace Technology - Workforce 50+ Connection
Tuesday, May 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Workshop focuses on current technologies that are used in today’s work environment and is surely a plus for jobseekers aged 50+ who are anxious to be job ready. The last 20 minutes of the class is dedicated to sharing resources and understanding the workforce development system in Anne Arundel County.
Book Clubs for Adults
History Book Club
The Red Book by Deborah Copaken Kogan
Tuesday, May 21 at 2 p.m.
“Four college roommates from Harvard’s class of 1989 head to their 20-year reunion with partners, spouses, children, and plenty of emotional baggage in tow… The women take this opportunity to realize how their college dreams have slowed, shifted, or disappeared entirely while new opportunities have opened up.” - Booklist
One-on-One Basic Computer Training
Work individually with a librarian 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. Call or visit the branch for more information and/or to schedule an appointment:
410-222-6277.
Available topics
- Computer basics
- Using a mouse
- Setting up email
- Using the Internet
- Library catalog
- Homework resources
- Job search help
- Intro to Research
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