Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Stevens Puppets presents Beauty and the Beast

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 451

Event Details:

Join Beauty on her journey from her good natured acceptance of her family’s changing fortunes to her adventurous stay in the Beast’s castle as she teaches him to love himself and share that love with others. Vibrantly colorful hand-painted...

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Sign Language Interpreter Request

Sign language interpreters are available for library sponsored programs. For more information or to schedule an interpreter, complete this request form no later than one week prior to the event date.

Baby Beats

Friday, August 6th, 2021 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Online Events

Program Type:

Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 473

Event Details:

The Beatbox Dads are Mr. Root and Mr. Max, two Human Beatboxers from Baltimore, MD. Their Baby Beats! show features music, language and movement, designed to engage and elicit kinesthetic and linguistic response from young audiences and the adults th...

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Sign Language Interpreter Request

Author Visit: Katherine Center

Monday, August 9th, 2021 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Books and Writing

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 92

Event Details:

We welcome author Katherine Center to our community in a virtual author visit. Katherine is the author of six novels, including the instant New York Times bestsellers How to Walk Away, Things You Save in a Fire, and The Lost ...

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Toddler Time 2.0

All Day 6/1 - 8/31

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Do you have a toddler and need ideas for keeping them busy? Do you miss attending Toddler Time at the library? We have a great way to entertain your little one! Sign up for the Toddler Time 2.0 email list and we will send you a recorded storytime fea...

Animal Crossing Dream Island on Nintendo Switch

All Day 8/1 - 8/31

Riviera Beach Library

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Other In-library location

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Calling all Animal Crossing fans! Explore the dream island of Riviera, created by Riviera Beach branch staff. DA:7221-8455-2583 The island is available to explore* 24/7. *Nintendo online subscription required to visit dream islands. &nbs...

Take and Make: Parrot

All Day 8/2 - 8/7

Riviera Beach Library

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Arts & DIY

Event Details:

Make a cute paper parrot friend. ...

Renter Eviction Avoidance Program Information Table

2:30pm - 6:30pm

Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport - Other In-library location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Any HACA residents who are having issues with rent or maintenance charges are welcome to visit the information table to learn more about REAP and steps that can be taken to avoid eviction if you are at risk. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter Request

National Night Out Community Event

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Busch Annapolis Library

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library

Age Group: All

Program Type: Special Events, Outdoor Event

Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Enjoy games, giveaways and free food, courtesy of our community partners. ...

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Accompanying Adults

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.

Classic Rock Talk!

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Join us for a rockin' celebration of the Classic Rock Era! Featuring a discussion, trivia and the chance to contribute to a playlist of favorites from the 1950s to the 1990s. ...

Virtual Anime & Manga Club!

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 36

Event Details:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics - online! Join your fellow Otaku and enjoy discussing your favorite anime and/or manga with others. Artwork sharing and cosplay is always welcome! This program will be hosted via Z...

Watch Your Coins: Smart Saving & Spending for Teens

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Ever wonder why some friends have money and some are broke? Learn the basics about saving, spending and growing your money to set your future self up for success. Register for this virtual program to receive the Zoom link. Hosted b...

Book your Bubble Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am

Linthicum Library

Registration

Library Branch: Linthicum Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Family Storytime

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Event Details:

Socially distanced indoor Family Storytime. Registration is required. Each storytime will accommodate up to 5 family bubbles and will open every Friday for the following Wednesday. Come enjoy stories, songs and other activities and take home a s...

Outdoor Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am

Crofton Library

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Library Branch: Crofton Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes, Outdoor Event

Event Details:

Bring a Blanket and join us for a 0-5 friendly storytime. We will meet outside in the grassy area on the Aberdeen side of the building. Storytime will be cancelled if it is raining. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

Storytime in the Sunshine

9:30am - 10:30am

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Adults

Program Type: Storytimes, Outdoor Event

Event Details:

Share stories, songs, and family fun outside on the Green Garage Parking deck here at Westfield Annapolis Mall. No registration necessary. Dress for the weather and bring what your family requires to be comfortable outside. Program will reloc...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

Outdoor Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:30am

Odenton Library

Registration

Library Branch: Odenton Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Sing, chant, play instruments, and dance outside while exploring sounds, rhythms, and patterns that make up our language. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

Storytime on the Lawn

10:30am - 11:00am

Glen Burnie Library

Registration

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Waitlist Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Join us for a fun outside storytime on our side lawn! Registration required as space is limited. Attendees will be assigned spots on the lawn. Be sure to bring a blanket! The library requests you that you wear masks and main...

Babies in Bloom presented by the Deale Library

11:00am - 11:30am

Deale Library

Registration

Library Branch: Deale Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Join us for Babies in Bloom presented by the Deale Library. We will enjoy songs, stories, movement, lap sits, and felt stories all suited towards children 0-18 months. . Presented by Ms. Maureen ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

We Read Wednesdays Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Books and Writing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join We Read Wednesdays, a book club for kids in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! This month, we're discussing The Nightmare Thief by Nicole Lesperance and making a craft inspired by the book. Pl...

Ask a Lawyer in the Library - Virtual Program / Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca - Programa Virtual

11:00am - 1:00pm

Online Events

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events

Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointment,...

Virtual Preschool Storytime with the Broadneck Library

11:30am - 12:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities with staff from the Broadneck Library. ...

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Busch Annapolis Library

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, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Join us at the new Busch Annapolis Library Makerspace and see what you can make! Come use our sewing machines, learn to make buttons, use our 3D pens, and more. ...

Dance and Diversity with Ashley Gilbert

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 86

Event Details:

Learn about the importance of diversity in dance with this innovative and exciting virtual dance class with Ashley Gilbert, certified Life and Recovery Coach. NOTE: Hair should be up and back off the face. Students must dress appropriately for mov...

Stevens Puppets presents Beauty and the Beast

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 451

Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter Request

Pop-Up Library at Lake Waterford Park

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mountain Road Library

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Mountain Road - Off Site

Age Group: All

Program Type: Special Events, Outdoor Event

Event Details:

Visit the pop-up library to check out books, get a library card and enjoy a strolling story. We will be at Lake Waterford Park every Wednesday in August (weather permitting). Hosted by the Mountain Road Library. ...

Intro to Library eBooks and Streaming

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 40

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. You must register to receive the Zoom link and password for this...

SoCo Knits (Virtually!)

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

Calling all Knitters, Crocheters, and DIYers! Join us for a casual virtual crafting session where we can get creative while enjoying each other's company. Please register to receive the Zoom link to this virtual program. For the best viewing ...

Plant Pageant

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Who's ready to show off their house plants! In this program, you will meet other house plant enthusiasts to discuss the types of plants they cherish, their experiences as plant parents, and tips and tricks to keeping their plants healthy and hap...

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Broadneck Library

Brooklyn Park Library

Busch Annapolis Library

Crofton Library

Deale Library

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library

Edgewater Library

Glen Burnie Library

Linthicum Library

Maryland City at Russett Library

Mountain Road Library

Odenton Library

Riviera Beach Library

Severn Library

Severna Park Library

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