Thursday Animal Craft Safari Meet a penguin, hear a penguin-themed story and create a critter-inspired craft. Pre-registration recommended and caregivers are expected to help children with the craft. Oct. 19 and 29, The Maryland Zoo, Penguin Coast Learning Lab, 11-11:45 a.m., $5 per child, marylandzoo.org Shakespeare in Love Based on …
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This time of year lends itself well to the telling of a tale or two. While we tend to go for the obvious ghost story, here are some titles that welcome fall in other ways. Board/Toddler ‘Touch and Feel Fall’ This book’s lively illustrations and vivid photographs will catch a toddler’s …
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These books will inspire young readers interested in all kinds of artistic endeavors – poetry, illustration, movies, dance and more. Easy Nonfiction ‘Imagine’ by Juan Felipe Herrera Former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera recalls his childhood spent traveling with his migrant farming family in this memoir in verse. Luminous …
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“The Universe of Stories” is the theme of Baltimore County Public Library’s summer reading program. Let your kids embrace new worlds and new characters with these series that will get them reading through the summer. BOARD/TODDLER National Geographic’s latest series of board books introduces even the youngest children to high-quality …
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The countdown to summer is on! These books capture the sun, the fun and the spirit of adventure (including spooky spirits and air battles) of these warm weather months. Check into your library’s summer reading program and pack a book in your bag, wherever you go this season. Board/Toddler ‘Sea’ …
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Our bodies are things of wonder, whether they are growing a new tooth, riding a bike, becoming a world-famous athlete or fighting off a disease. These books for a variety of ages celebrate all things physical. Board/Toddler ‘Tooth’ by Leslie Patricelli Baby is getting a new tooth — and there …
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Thursday “Wicked” Witches, wizards and Oz: Oh my! Watch Broadway’s talented actors tell the story before the story in “Wicked: The Untold True Story of the Witches of Oz.” The Hippodrome Theatre, through March 8. Tickets start at $100. france-merrickpac.com Shoots and Letters: Winter Scavenger Hunt Drop in for a …
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Thursday Jammie Movie Night: ‘Fantasia’ The attire for this cozy night of classic movie watching is pajamas. Settle in for a great movie and a fun night. Anne Arundel County Public Library, Linthicum Branch, 6:30 p.m., free. accpl.net Art for Anybody Draw and paint a variety of easy and fun …
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Thursday Skatefest Enjoy winter’s best sport and support the Special Olympics of Maryland. Pandora Ice Rink, 6-8 p.m., $5 for admission and skate rental. innerharboricerink.org Homeschool Social Studies Students learn how kids were affected by the Industrial Revolution, particularly in the milling industry. Jan. 10, 17 and 24, Eden Mill, …
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Thursday Shoots and Letters: Animals in the Winter Drop-in program for kids ages 3 and older. No registration required. Children will learn about the cold weather habits of their furry friends. Oregon Ridge, 10-11 a.m., $2 per child. oregonridgenaturecenter.org Itsy Bitsy Sing Along Music, rhymes, finger plays and more center …
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