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Entrepreneur Academy: Business Finances

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Adult Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 328

Event Details:

As is the case in our day to day lives, financial literacy equips us to manage our money more effectively in a business environment, as well. Join us as we discuss how to be a good steward of business finances as they relate to accounting & bookk...

Author Talk: Kami Garcia

Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Books and Writing

Age Group:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 485

Event Details:

Join us in conversation with best-selling author, Kami Garcia. Kami Garcia is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author and comic book writer. As an award-winning, Bram Stoker Award-nominated young adult a...

Mulch Matters

Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Online Events

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 474

Event Details:

Mulch Matters is a new PowerPoint topic from Master Gardeners. We’ll find out about types of mulch & how to avoid slow tree death by “mulch volcano.” ...

Entrepreneur Academy: Marketing 101 - The Foundation of your Marketing Success

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Adult Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 373

Event Details:

To be successful, you need to have a solid foundation and a plan to implement. In this Marketing 101 session, you will review the three phases of creating a simple marketing plan: the set-up, the implementation, and the follow-up. You will determine ...

Mediums, Magicians, and the Ouija Board: A Spiritualist History of Baltimore

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Online Events

Program Type:

History & Genealogy, Holiday, Special Events

Age Group:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Program Type: History & Genealogy, Holiday, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 286

Event Details:

Do spirits return, and can we communicate with the dead? Baltimore’s Spiritualists thought so, but magicians worked to disprove them. Learn about spirit mediums and the Ouija Board. Join us for a zoom webinar with Maryland Department lib...

Family Virtual Trivia Night - Scary Edition

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

All

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: All

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 98

Event Details:

Join us for virtual "Scary" Family Trivia - a fright night for all! Please register to receive the Zoom link. You can access the program using a smartphone, tablet, computer or telephone. We will be using slides for...

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Halloween Trunk or Treat at the Glen Burnie Library (parking lot)

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Glen Burnie Library

Registration

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library

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

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Outdoor Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 45

Event Details:

Come in costume and visit the different cars and tables decorated by Library staff and partners for a Spook-tacular trick or treat experience! There will be treats, take and make crafts, games and more! Registration recomme...

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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.

Art Nite- Paint your Own Bookend

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Arts & DIY

Event Details:

Calling all crafty teens! Come hang out in the Teen Room while painting your own bookend. All materials will be provided and the bookend is yours to keep! ...

Halloween Trivia

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

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

Program Type: Games, Holiday

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

Do you really love Halloween? A big fan of the holiday, monsters, folkore, or just like all things spooky? This program is the one for you! Join us for virtual Trivia - celebrating the history and folklore of the holiday. Registra...

Things that go BUMP in the night!

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Busch Annapolis Library

Registration

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Community Meeting Room A (Large Side)

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 21

Event Details:

Something scary lurks at the library... It's Halloween Fun! Hear spooky stories like the Witch's Hand, Taily-Po, and classic tales from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Decorate a treat bag and then go trick-or-treating in the library. ...

Campfire Horror Stories

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Mountain Road Library

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library

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

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Storytimes

Event Details:

Gather 'round the (fake, but still valid) campfire and listen to some great horror stories and even tell one yourself. Snacks and frights included! ...

Career Chat with Editor-in-Chief for Tagg Magazine Eboné F. Bell

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 49

Event Details:

Join us for a chat with Eboné F. Bell, Editor-in-Chief of Tagg Magazine, as she shares her journey as an entrepreneur. Learn how she founded a magazine that highlights stories, events, and resources for the LGBTQ women's community. ...

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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.

Career Chat with Marine Biologist Symone Barkley

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Gardening & Environment, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 96

Event Details:

Join us for a virtual career chat with Symone Barkley. Symone is a Baltimore-based scientist and educator. She has studied algae, blue crabs, and sand tiger and sandbar sharks over the years. Currently, Symone is a member of NAAEE's Environmental Edu...

American Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am - 3:00pm

Edgewater Library

Library Branch: Edgewater Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Basic requirements for donating blood: general good health; 17 to 75 years of age (16 with written parental consent); and a weight of at least 110 pounds. Walk-in or call the American Red Cross at 1.800.733.2767 to schedule an appointment. Appointmen...

Spooky STEAM

10:30am - 11:30am

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Get mesmerized and messy during this Halloween themed STEAM program. A variety of stations will be set-up for STEAM activities & challenges. ...

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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.

Spooky STEM Fun!

10:30am - 11:30am

Busch Annapolis Library

Registration

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides)

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

Have fun with some spooky Halloween experiments. Dress in your favorite science costume and come ready to get messy as we explore creepy and cool science experiments! Ages 3-5 years. ...

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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.

VIP After Hours Halloween Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Glen Burnie Library

Registration

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Holiday, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

2020 took Halloween away from us, but we are taking it back in 2021 (hopefully)! Bring your best costume game, your friends, and a good attitude for a night of spooky movies, snacks, games, and more. Registration and a signed permissi...

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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.

Release and Waiver Form

Some of our programs, such as yoga, martial arts and programs with animals, require the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Algunos de nuestros programas, incluyendo el yoga, artes marciales y programas con los animales, requieren que los participantes completen un documento de Renuncia y Descargo de Responsabilidad.

Halloween Hubbub

10:00am - 12:00pm

Odenton Library

Library Branch: Odenton Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB

Age Group: All

Program Type: Holiday, Special Events

Event Details:

Stop by the Odenton Library anytime between 10-12 for fun drop-in Halloween activities, and some treats! Costumes encouraged! Halloween themed storytime for Pre-K age and under starts at 10:15am. ...

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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.

Boo-tastic Storytime & Costume Parade

10:30am - 11:30am

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

Event Details:

Join us for a fun & fantastic Halloween storytime with songs, stories, and a parade through the branch. Costumes encouraged! ...

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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.

RAD Readers Book Club: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz

10:30am - 11:30am

Severna Park Library

Registration

Library Branch: Severna Park Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Books and Writing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Like to read, play games, and have fun? Join our RAD Readers book club for kids in grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Prior to our in-person program, you’ll read Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, by Alvin Schwartz. We’ll discuss the book, play some gam...

Spook-Tackular Story-Time and Costume Parade

11:00am - 12:30pm

Broadneck Library

Library Branch: Broadneck Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Holiday, Special Events

Event Details:

Don your Halloween costume and come join us at the Broadneck Library for a spooky Halloween themed story-time and party! We'll be celebrating the spooky season with some silly Halloween stories, a costume parade, and more treats & activities! ...

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.

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.

A "STEAM-y Halloween" at Brooklyn Park

11:00am - 1:00pm

Brooklyn Park Library

Registration

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library

Age Group: All

Program Type: Holiday, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

It’s going to be a “STEAM-y” Halloween at the Brooklyn Park Library! Wear your costume and join us if you dare… for a Halloween scare with Spooky Science, Terrifying Technology, Eerie Engineering, Agonizing arts...

Spooky & Haunting Poetry

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Teen Area

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Special Events

Event Details:

Listen to, write, and share haunting poetry during this event with Annapolis Poet Laureate Maggie Benshaw. Be ready to hear some spooky tales during this teen event, and have the opportunity to write your own eerie poetry. ...

Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am

Riviera Beach Library

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Family Storytime

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

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.

Babies in Bloom

10:30am - 11:00am

Broadneck Library

Registration

Library Branch: Broadneck Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Babies in Bloom

10:30am - 11:00am

Maryland City at Russett Library

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, stories, and movement while building early literacy skills. ...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am

Brooklyn Park Library

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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 and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am

Brooklyn Park Library

Registration

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

Arnold Senior Center Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing, Older Americans

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

During our Zoom book club for November we will discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Hosted by the Broadneck Library. ...

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