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Flash fiction, a short story less than 1,000 words that encompasses all the usual story elements, is a great exercise for both the experienced author and the budding writer. Tell a story using one of our prompts to be eligible to win a Visa gift card in the following amounts: First place: $75, Second place: $50, Third place: $25. Winners can opt to have their stories shared via the library’s short story web page. All entries must be submitted by Friday, August 28. Visit our website for more details.
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Programs for all ages are available through Facebook, YouTube and other virtual platforms. *Registration may be required and closes one hour before the start of the program or when session is filled. Here are some highlights:
Port Discovery Presents Stained Glass Extravaganza!
Monday, August 3, 4 p.m.
Join Port Disovery educators to make stained glass creations and learn about the history of stained glass and how it is a method for storytelling.*
Teen Life Skills: Creating Adventures with Babysitting
Tuesday, August 4, 5 p.m.
Learn about safety, first aid, child development, nutrition and babysitting dos and don'ts.*
Earn It, Plan It, Keep It: Your Money
Wednesday, August 5, 7 p.m.
Learn how your "money personality" affects your financial decisions. Discover how to set smart financial goals, create a budget that works for you and avoid financial leaks and fees. Presented by the CASH Campaign of Maryland.*
Anti-Racism Story Time: Standing Together
Thursday, August 6, 10 a.m.
Stories, songs, rhymes and insight on what it means to stand together against racism.*
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Photography Challenge: Summertime
Thursday, August 6, 11 a.m.
Amateur photographers can explore ideas and techniques while learning from each other. This week's challenge is to show your best photo that illustrates a summer day.*
Dungeons & Dragons
Thursday, August 6, 3:30 p.m.
Play a short D&D adventure! Players of all skill levels welcome — pre-generated characters supplied to all.*
The Adventures of Investigative Medium Laine Crosby
Thursday, August 6, 7 p.m.
New York Times bestselling author and investigative medium Laine Crosby shares stories from her books, The Adventures of a Free-Range Psychic Medium and Investigative Medium – The Awakening. She also discusses her investigations in the region, how she has uncovered some of history's mysteries and answers your questions.*
Preschool Story Time
Friday, August 7, 10 a.m.
Enjoy an interactive story time with your child, which includes fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement.*
Weekly Life Drawing
Friday, August 7, 5 p.m.
Practice drawing the human figure as the instructor shares photographs to draw — from a series of short poses for warm up before going to a longer pose and finally cool down. Audio instruction and suggestions provided live throughout.*
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It's not too late for children to register to win weekly prizes, including $50 VISA gift cards. Register today!
Earn points by reading a book, reading for one hour or completing an activity, including free activity sheets from our partner BGE and free learning activities from our partner Sylvan Nation.
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