Babies In Bloom
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their babies (up to 24 months) for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays, all specifically designed to stimulate early infant development.
After the designated programs, caregivers and their children can stay for a lively and informative discussion of issues and concerns related to caring for newborn to five year-olds. The presentations will be hosted by Tot's Line, a County information and referral service.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis for all programs.
Wednesdays, July 8 and August 12 at 9:30 am. Repeated at 10:30 am. Saturdays, July 11 and August 15 at 10 am.

Crafternoon
Saturday, August 8 from 1 to 4 pm.
Join us for make and take crafts in the Children’s Area.
For children of all ages

Off to School
Wednesday, August 19 from 7 to 8 pm.
Celebrate the magic and excitement of the first day of school with stories, songs and a back-to-school craft.
For ages four to six

Wacky Water Fun Fest
Saturday, August 22 from 2 to 3:30 pm.
Cool off on the library’s lawn with a wealth of watery activities – relay races, beach ball games, crafts and much more.
For all ages

Family Game Day
Saturday, August 1 from 1 to 4 pm.
Fun for everyone, bring your favorite games or use those provided.
For all ages

Game Night
Thursday, August 6 at 7 pm.
Family Gaming Fun – Rock Band and DDR
Join us for games and prizes!
For all ages

For Teens

Anime and Manga Club
Thursdays, July 30 and August 27 from 7 to 8 pm.
Share your enthusiasm for anime and manga with other fans in this all-new monthly club. Join us for fun, snacks and activities.

For Adults

Flickr: Organizing and Sharing Your Photos Online
Monday, August 3 from 6:30 to 8 pm.
Learn to use popular photo sharing website Flickr to easily organize, edit and share your digital photos with your family and friends.
Registration begins July 13

Minding Your Money
Thursday, August 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Join Linus Campbell of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of MD/DE, Inc. to get great tips on managing your budget and personal finances during these tough economic times.

Recharge Your Resume
Monday, August 17 from 2 to 4 pm.
A representative from Anne Arundel Workforce Development will share tips and tricks for building the best resume and getting the job you want.

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Library Web catalog and Internet Training
Registration is required. Space is limited. Bring your library card and PIN to class or get a library card and PIN before class begins. If the library should close when training is scheduled, you will be notified by phone.
For ages 12 and older

Microsoft Word I
Learn Microsoft Word basics with a computer lab assistant in a group setting and hands-on practice. Bring a diskette or USB drive to save your work.
Tuesday, August 25 from 6 to 8 pm.
Registration begins August 3

PC Basics
Learn the basics of using a Windows XP based home PC in a group setting and with hands-on practice.  Bring a diskette or USB drive to save your work
Saturday, August 8 from 2 to 4 pm.
Registration begins July 20

Job Seekers – Open Lab
Join staff in the West County computer lab for help with completing and submitting online job applications.  Bring a diskette or USB drive and your email address.
Saturdays, from 11 am. to noon.

One-on-One Computer Sessions
Call to schedule an appointment at West County for assistance one-on-one in any of these topics:  Word; Internet; Email; Mousing; PowerPoint; the Library Catalog; Databases, or Homework Resources.

Exhibits

Mid-June through July - Summer Reading Club Art Display
Creative artwork by students of the School of the Incarnation

August 6 through 25 - Art display by students of Marty Lenhoff from the O’Malley Senior Center