All AACPL branches will be closed on Tuesday, October 20, for an annual staff meeting.
Community Resources at icanread.org
The Community Resources page on our website at icanread.org features an organized list of government and community resources available to residents of Anne Arundel County. It includes websites and phone numbers for government departments and services, library resources, education, employment, immigration, and food assistance.
The Community Resources page is available in Spanish. En Español: Recursos comunitarios.
Anne Arundel County Health Department Website
Visit our local health department website for information on services, vaccines, and other health topics.
Anne Arundel County Food Pantry & Resources
This resources page, published by the Anne Arundel County Food Bank and updated regularly, provides information on where to find free food and basic necessities throughout the county. Pantry locations, contact numbers, and hours are included. Visit the resources page to download a pantry map that lists food, baby, and senior pantries all over Anne Arundel County.
OIC of Anne Arundel County ESL Classes
Free virtual ESL classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Call OIC’s partner, the Center of Help (Centro de Ayuda), at 410-295-3434 to enroll.
AACPL Online English Conversation Club
Thursday, October 22, 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Registration required & opens on October 8
https://www.aacpl.net/event/english-conversation-club-241563
and Thursday, November 19, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Registration required & opens on November 5.
https://www.aacpl.net/event/english-conversation-club-241569
Language Exchange at Busch Annapolis Library
Saturday, October 24, 3 – 4:30 pm, in the library cafe
https://www.aacpl.net/event/intercambio-de-idiomaslanguage-exchange-240108
Language Exchange at Linthicum Library
Monday, November 9, 6 – 7 pm
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-238078
Language Exchange at Brooklyn Park Library
Wednesday, October 21, 6 – 7:30 pm
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-241782
also occurs on Wednesday, November 18, 6 – 7:30 pm
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-241783
AACLC’s English Conversation Group in Eastport
Monday, October 26, 5 – 7 pm
Seeds 4 Success office
The group is most suited to Spanish speakers, and space is limited to 15 people. The evening features a welcoming atmosphere, enjoyable conversation, games, and light refreshments. Literacy Council tutors or students should email Mary Ellen if they plan to attend.
AACLC’s Crofton English Conversation Group
Gathers 2nd Wednesdays:
Wednesday, November 11, 5 – 7 pm
Wednesday, December 9, 5 – 7 pm
Crofton Library
The group is open to all English language learners. The evening features a welcoming atmosphere, enjoyable conversation, games, and light refreshments. Literacy Council tutors or students should email Matthew if they plan to attend.
