Walking Book Club

9:00am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Exercise your body and mind as we walk the mall and discuss what you've been reading lately! Stop at the library afterwards for a drink and pick up your next read.

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.

 

Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music

Music & Movement

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

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

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

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

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

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, 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.

Babies in Bloom

10:15am - 10:45am
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: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

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!

Event Details:

 

 

Babies in Bloom

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

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
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

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!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
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.

Toddler Time!

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

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.

Young Kids at Play

10:30am - 11:00am
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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to play with toys, meet new friends, and explore the new library while learning about upcoming storytimes and programs. 

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

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

Scrabble

10:30am - 11:30am
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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, 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.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

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

Preschool Storytime - ASL Interpretation Provided

11:00am - 11:30am
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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

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

Event Details:

ASL interpretation will be provided.

Connected Devices Chromebook Giveaway

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

As part of AACPL's commitment to help close the digital divide, through a grant provided by Anne Arundel County, we are proud to participate in a free Chromebook giveaway for eligible Anne Arundel County residents.  Please visit 

Teen Hangout

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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!

Early Reader Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club just for beginning readers! Kids will listen to a story, play word-decoding games, participate in a read-along, and make a craft. This program is best for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

Voice Your Story with Opera Baltimore

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Open
Required
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

"Voice your Story" is Opera Baltimore's interactive programming for children and youth, offering wellness-oriented opera-based storytelling activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Walk-Ins Welcome

Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.

Cancelled

Kids Bilingual Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Bilingual, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Each month we will get together to read a Picture book translated in English and Spanish. This book club is perfect for those who know Spanish or want to practice their Spanish Skills. All Spanish levels are welcome!

Zelda Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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. 

Cancelled

Plant a Seed Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Family Storytime

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

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

 

Teen Advisory Board

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

Anime and Manga Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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!

An Introduction to Taiko, the Art of Japanese Drumming

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one’s voice in taiko, and a bit of history and Japanese vocabulary, as well.

Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Sewing Basics

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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.

D20 Gamers Club

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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!

Ukulele Beginner Strum

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.

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.