What's New?
Walk-ins welcome! NO appointments
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10-7pm
Friday/Saturday: 10-5pm
(Not open June-August on Sundays)
Help us decorate!
Sign up to reserve a window to decorate to go with our Tails and Tales summer theme! First come first served, so call us at 410-222-1070 and we'll provide you with window markers to draw a masterpiece on your reserved window.
Chromebooks are available for use inside the branch or in the parking lot! Call us at 410-222-1070 for more details.
Upcoming programs hosted by Maryland City at Russett staff:
Virtual Storytimes for Preschoolers. Tuesdays at 11am
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes with a different weekly theme. Register here to receive the Zoom link.
Tales and Tails with an Eastern Screech Owl - June 26 at 10am (In person outside)
In a forest near you, Eastern Screech Owls make their living catching mice, crickets, and worms. Meet one of these small owls in person and discover they are very much like you and me in their habits. But sometimes they can't find a home. What can our community do to change this? Join rangers from Patuxent Research Refuge to discover more about owls and their place in our local forests.
Important Note: This program will be held outdoors at the Maryland City at Russett Library. Register here.
Adults Reading Children's Literature Book Club- June 29 at 7pm (Virtual)
Our book for June is Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell. Young Sophie and her quirky guardian flee to Paris on a search for the mother only Sophie believes is still alive. Register here.
Tails and Tales - Explore a Forest Home - July 10 at 10am (In person outside)
More than just a place full of trees, a forest is a home for many different plants and animals. Join rangers from Patuxent Research refuge as we play games, conduct scavenger hunts, and do simple crafts in the trees right outside the library.
Important Note:This program will be held outdoors at the Maryland City at Russett library. Registration here.
Tails and Tales Mad Libs - July 15 at 2 pm (Virtual)
How silly will our story be? Suggest words to fill in the blanks then giggle as our group story is read aloud. This program is recommended for kids who know basic parts of speech (nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs). Register to receive the Zoom link for this virtual program. After you register, stop by our library to pick up your own Mad Libs kit (not required to participate). Register here starting July 1.
English Conversation Club - July 20 at 1:30 pm (Virtual)
Get together to practice speaking English. Everyone is welcome. Únete a nosotros para practicar Inglés. Call the branch at 410-222-1070 to register.
Trivia Night: The 90s - July 22 at 7pm (Virtual)
Before One Direction and smart phones, there were the Backstreet Boys and pagers. Take a trip back to the 1990s with our 1990s trivia! We'll cover all sorts of 90s topics from music to movies to fads. We will be using Kahoot! to play. Register here starting July 8. Please note this is geared towards teens/adults, but all are welcome!
Adults Reading Children's Literature Book Club- July 27 at 7pm (Virtual)
Our book for July is The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. This work of historical fiction is set during WWII and tells the story of a young girl and her brother evacuated from London, and why it is the best thing to ever happen to them.
Register here starting July 13.
Learn about Animal Science! - August 4 at 7pm (Virtual)
How do animals use their senses and memory to solve problems? How do they see colors? Ever seen a monkey play a computer game? Animal scientist Will Whitham will show us how he works with animals to do real world science! This program is best for kids 8-17. Register here starting July 21.
Author Visit: Katherine Center - August 9 at 7pm (Virtual)
We welcome author Katherine Center to our community in a virtual author visit. Katherine is the author of six novels, including the instant New York Times bestsellers How to Walk Away, Things You Save in a Fire, and The Lost Husband. She will discuss how she got started writing, her books, and more! There will also be time for Q&A. Registration is required to receive the Zoom event link. Register here starting July 26.
What is a Volvelle? - August 11 at 6:30pm (Virtual)
Learn about volvelles and craft a bookmark using your newfound knowledge. Your bookmark will point to where on the page you stopped reading! Pick up your craft supplies from the Maryland City at Russett branch after you register and then join Charlotte Mauler Hayes of Shutterbug's Creations on Zoom for this fun, informative program. Register here starting July 28.
How to Get the Most From Your Camera Phone- August 16 at 7pm (Virtual)
Do you want to take better smartphone pictures to impress your family and friends? Get tips to improve your skills. Christine Edwards of the Digital Photography Club of Annapolis will present. Registration is required for this virtual program to receive the Zoom link. Register here starting August 2.
English Conversation Club - August 17 at 1:30 pm (Virtual)
Get together to practice speaking English. Everyone is welcome. Únete a nosotros para practicar Inglés. Call the branch at 410-222-1070 to register.
Trivia Night: TV Shows - August 26 at 7pm (Virtual)
If you are a TV show fan, this one is for you! Join us for virtual Trivia - TV Show style! See if you know TV shows from past and present. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. If playing as a team, please register your entire household team under one name. After registration, you will be sent an email with instructions to join the Zoom meeting. You can access the program using a smartphone, tablet, computer or telephone. Please note this trivia is geared towards adults in terms of content/challenge level, but all are welcome! Register here starting August 12.
Adults Reading Children's Literature Book Club- August 31 at 7pm (Virtual)
Our book for August is Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu. In this retelling of The Snow Queen that moves seamlessly between fantasy and fiction, Hazel must save her best friend Jack. Register here starting August 17.
Summer @ YOUR Library Announcements
T-Shirts on sale NOW. Visit the branch to get yours - while supplies last!
Registration is open! Register in the branch, online at aacpl.beanstack.org, or using the Beanstack Tracker App.
Click HERE for complete list of programs hosted by Maryland City at Russett staff.
Take and Makes at Curbside Pickup
Staff are providing crafts and other activities to inspire creativity for preschoolers through adults. Limited while supplies last.
