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 10*, April 14 and May 12 at 9:30 a.m. Repeated at 10:30 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.

Tuesdays, April 6 through 27 at 9:30 a.m. for two year-olds.
Thursdays, April 8 through 29 at 9:30 a.m. for three to five year-olds.

Special Events by Branch

Crafternoon
Saturday, March 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Make and take a craft in the Children’s Area
For children of all ages

Yoga Time for Kids
Saturday, April 3 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Receive an introduction to yoga for children and their parents.
For children ages four to eight and their parents

Goodnight, Sleep Tight
Wednesday, May 19 at 7 p.m.
Come in your PJs to listen to bedtime stories and sing sleepy time songs.
For ages two to five

Teen Events

Manga Heads
Thursdays, March 25, April 22 and May 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Join the Manga Heads to hang out, talk about manga, anime and Japanese culture and related activities.
For teens

Adult Events

Recharge Your Resume
Monday, April 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Paula Brand of Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation will share tips and tricks for building the best resume and getting the job you want.
For adults

Games

Family Game Day
Saturdays, March 6, April 3 and May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Fun for everyone. Bring your favorite games or use those provided.
For all ages

Family Game Night
Wednesday, March 17 and Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
Bring your family and friends to compete in video game contests or challenge them to a board game in our meeting room.
For all ages

Chess Club
Saturdays, March 20, April 17 and May 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Play chess and learn from other players. Held in the Children’s Area.
For all ages

One-on-One Computer Sessions
West County 410-222-6277
Call to schedule an appointment for one-on-one assistance with any of these topics:  Microsoft Word, introduction to Windows, Internet, email, mousing, library catalog, library databases, homework resources, Excel, PowerPoint and job search assistance.

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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 your library card and PIN before class begins. Bring a diskette or USB drive to save your work. If the library should close when training is scheduled, you will be notified by phone. For ages 12 and older.

Introduction to Windows
Learn Windows basics with a computer lab assistant in a group setting with a hands-on practice. 
Saturday, March 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration begins February 20.
Monday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration begins March 22.
Tuesday, May 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration begins April 13.

Microsoft Excel
Learn the basics of Excel, including how to set up a spreadsheet and use formulas. 
Tuesday, March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration begins March 2.
Saturday, May 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration begins May 1.

Microsoft Word I
Learn Microsoft Word basics with a computer lab assistant in a group setting and hands-on practice. 
Monday, March 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration begins February 15.
Tuesday, April 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration begins March 23.
Saturday, May 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration begins April 24.

Microsoft Word II Beyond the Basics
Go beyond the basics of Word. Includes letters and mailings, headers and footers, inserting text and pictures and some advance formatting features of Microsoft Word 2003.
Monday, March 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration begins February 22.
Tuesday, April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration begins March 30.
Saturday, May 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration begins May 8.
Prerequisite:  Word I or One-on-One computer training.

PowerPoint
Learn PowerPoint basics with a computer lab assistant in a group setting and with hands-on practice. 
Saturday, April 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration begins April 3.