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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · 19h

*Please note that Talking in Code is still scheduled at Riviera Beach Library for November 3. If unable to offer the planned presentation due to the shutdown, we will screen a film about the Code Talkers instead. 2/2

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · 19h

The events Solving the Enigma Code, scheduled for November 1 at Eastport Library and Talking In Code: Native American Code Talkers: A History of the WWII Native American Code Talkers*, scheduled for November 5 at Deale Library, have been canceled due to the ongoing government shutdown. 1/2

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · 5d

We know times are tough for a lot of Marylanders right now, especially our Federal employees. If you need help with groceries or meals, we've updated our Food Resources page with a few additional options, including resources for families, kids, seniors, and even pets.

www.aacpl.net/food-resources

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Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation @aaworkforce.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know that AAWDC offers free career services at the Brooklyn Park Library? Stop by on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.!

Anne Arundel County Public Library #AAWDC #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerServices #CommunityEngagement #CareerSuccess

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · 14d

Good Morning! AACPL is open regular hours today, Monday, October 13. Stop by and see us!

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · 26d

Today we remember one of the great ones. Take a moment to learn more about the life and advocacy of Jane Goodall.

aacpl.info/janegoodall

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · 26d

Here's a nice comment we received from an attendee at our last class: "They really present in a way you can understand it; and if you don't understand it, they explain it so you do--it was great!" 😊

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · 26d

Hey Severna Park! We're holding another session of A Beginner's Guide to AI at Severna Park Library tomorrow from 6-7:30 pm.

Bring your friends, parents and whoever keeps sending you those gifs of raccoons jumping on trampolines.

www.aacpl.net/event/hold-b...

Beginner's Guide to AI Anne Arundel County Public Library. Person holding a book looking at a smartphone that is being displayed by a robot.

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · 28d

Don is still fondly remembered and greatly missed at AACPL ❤️

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 19

Thank you so much for your warm welcome!

Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 18

Did you know that AACPL has a totally free streaming service for kids that includes content from PBS Kids, Blippi, Highlights, and more? Oh, and there are zero annoying ads.

aacpl.info/kanopykids

Kanopy Kids | Anne Arundel County Public Library

Kids streaming video from PBSKids, Highlights, Little Pim, and more. Checkouts from Kanopy Kids do not require Kanopy play credits.

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 15

Listen. It's been a long month. If you need to scream it out, head over to Crofton Library. We scream together at 6:30. aacpl.info/4geAbrL

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 12

Don't miss the newest episode of the Pittman and Friends podcast with AACPL CEO Skip Auld! There are so many cool things happening at the public library: www.aacounty.org/pittmanandfr...

Pittman and Friends podcast. Episode 3: beyond the library shelves with Skip Auld. Listen now on: YouTube Spotify, Apple Podcasts. Smiling man with gray hair in a blue shirt and tie.

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 11

Needed items (must be new and in original packaging) include: deodorant, bar soap, sanitary products, men's boxers, women's underwear, cleaning supplies, laundry pods, shampoo, conditioner, shower/bath wipes, first aid kits, hand warmers, hand sanitizer. ❤️ 2/2

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 11

Severna Park Library is accepting donations through September 30 for Annapolis Light House to support a teen-led service project. These donations will help those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in our community. 1/2

Annapolis Light House Shelter Donation Drive at Severna Park Library. Teen girl sorting toiletries on a table.

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 10

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Learn how you can get FREE gun safety locks at your local AACPL branch:

aacpl.info/gunlocks

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 9

Anyway, sign up (or sign your loved ones up) and learn something new. Just an observation, but we think this might be an important topic right now.

aacpl.info/InfoLit101

Information Literacy 101 | Anne Arundel County Public Library

In this virtual program, an AACPL librarian will introduce strategies to help you find, evaluate, and use reliable information using library resources, and introduce the impact of AI on information li...

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 9

Next Tuesday's AI class filled up in a flash, but we still have spots in Wednesdays's Info Literacy 101!

Is it the name? It's the name isn't it? We'll accept more exciting suggestions.

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 8

Better @berkeleypubliclibrary.org???

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 8

The driving simulator at Busch Annapolis Library has been featured in American Libraries Magazine! aacpl.info/drivingsimala

Have you tried it out?

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License to Learn | American Libraries Magazine

In a growing number of public libraries, virtual driving simulators let users practice driving skills in a safe, low-pressure environment.

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 8

It seems to be the link preview and not the link. I will try to delete and re-add without allowing the preview. Wish me luck!

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 8

Weirdly, it is working for me? 🤔

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 8

Shoot! Let me try to fix it.

Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 5

A little encouragement spotted in the Severna Park Library today. Thank you to whoever left it to brighten our day!

A drawing of a yellow flower with a purple outline. Small red hearts are scattered around the page. In cursive: "With every flower that blooms there is a New Beginning. A small something to remind us to look at small things with a big heart."

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Anne Arundel County Public Library @aacpl.bsky.social · Sep 3

New in 2025 -- Brainfuse also offers AI academic integrity tutors to provide feedback on how to incorporate AI into your learning responsibly and effectively.