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This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginning Crochet

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn to crochet or work on your own project while enjoying the company of other fiber artists. Kids ages 7-11 years old will need an adult to help guide them as they learn.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Learn to crochet or work on your own project while enjoying the company of other fiber artists. Kids ages 7-11 years old will need an adult to help guide them as they learn.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crofton Houseplant Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and plenty of time for questions and discussion.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mixed Level Hatha Yoga Class

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Beginner to advanced Hatha Yoga class with Certified Yoga Instructor Amanda Bowen. Mat, props, and blanket provided, or bring your own.

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Beginner to advanced Hatha Yoga class with Certified Yoga Instructor Amanda Bowen. Mat, props, and blanket provided, or bring your own.

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Sewing Basics for Homeschoolers

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join other homeschoolers for an introduction to fundamental sewing skills and hands-on practice with sewing machines and hand sewing. For Ages 8 through 17. Anyone under the age...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Join other homeschoolers for an introduction to fundamental sewing skills and hands-on practice with sewing machines and hand sewing.

For Ages 8 through 17. Anyone under the age of 11 requires adult supervision.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Crafternoon: Art is An Adventure

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Come and create art! This program is for children & teens.  Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Come and create art! This program is for children & teens.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Party with Nintendo Switch!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Odenton - Teen Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Study Room 134 at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Teen Writers Club:

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attende...

Event Details:

Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees. After...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Study Room 134
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing

Teen Writers Club

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.  

Event Details:

Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Library eBooks and Streaming

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentatio...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentation and demonstration.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fans & Fiction Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

If you are an enjoyer of fanfiction and fanworks, come recommend stories you're reading, discuss tropes & plots & narratives, and write freeform or to the monthly prompt.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Event Details:

If you are an enjoyer of fanfiction and fanworks, come recommend stories you're reading, discuss tropes & plots & narratives, and write freeform or to the monthly prompt.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mountain Road Creates: Kumihimo Cords for Bracelets and More!

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Craft a Kumihimo bracelet while learning the history behind this beautiful art.  Teens and Adults only. 

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Craft a Kumihimo bracelet while learning the history behind this beautiful art.  Teens and Adults only. 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Zelda Party

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all Zelda and video gamer fans.  You're invited to a Zelda Party! Zelda themed activities and themed crafts. Library will provide all materials. For children ages...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all Zelda and video gamer fans.  You're invited to a Zelda Party! Zelda themed activities and themed crafts. Library will provide all materials. For children ages 7 & up along with adults and teens. 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Maryland City at Russett Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Need service learning hours?  Have great ideas to enhance our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts to improve teen spaces and p...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Need service learning hours?  Have great ideas to enhance our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts to improve teen spaces and programming!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Anime and Manga Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Anime/Manga Club

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc. will present an ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Basics

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Get an introduction to fundamental sewing skills and hands-on practice with sewing machines and hand sewing.

Full
Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Get an introduction to fundamental sewing skills and hands-on practice with sewing machines and hand sewing.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

D20 Gamers Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination! Novices are ...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ukulele Beginner Strum

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

This group is for adults, teens, and older kids ready for basic strumming and a few easy chords. The instruction is beginner friendly and paced for the playing ability of the group...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

This group is for adults, teens, and older kids ready for basic strumming and a few easy chords.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

MakerSpace Tour

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Curious what exactly you can make in our MakerSpace? Come take a tour of our most popular items, including our button maker, 3D pens, and more!

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Curious what exactly you can make in our MakerSpace? Come take a tour of our most popular items, including our button maker, 3D pens, and more!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Houseplant Repotting Demonstration- RAIN DATE

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Whether your thumb is green or not so green, we welcome plant enthusiasts to join us for a drop-in program as we repot some of the resident branch plants. Staff will be available t...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Whether your thumb is green or not so green, we welcome plant enthusiasts to join us for a drop-in program as we repot some of the resident branch plants.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stress Relief DIY

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come soothe life's general stresses and the end of the school year testing stress. Take a breather and relax while we make stress relieving crafts like calming sensory jars, medita...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Come soothe life's general stresses and the end of the school year testing stress. Take a breather and relax while we make stress relieving crafts like calming sensory jars, meditation coloring, and more! 

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available with advanced notice for library-sponsored programs. To schedule an interpreter, complete this request form at least one week prior to the event date. For questions, email programming@aacpl.net.