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From Mountains to Sea, Exploring Maryland's Natural Areas

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

From the ancient peatlands in the western part of the State to the globally rare serpentine savanna at Soldier’s Delight, Maryland is a small state with a lot to offer. Learn about...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

From the ancient peatlands in the western part of the State to the globally rare serpentine savanna at Soldier’s Delight, Maryland is a small state with a lot to offer.

Happy children

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!  

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!

 

Live in the Studio with The Paperback Writers

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Get a sneak peek of the Paperback Writers upcoming Summer at Your Library tour at this live practice! The live band will be rehearsing a mix of songs all about adventure. 

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Get a sneak peek of the Paperback Writers upcoming Summer at Your Library tour at this live practice! The live band will be rehearsing a mix of songs all about adventure. 

After School Hangout

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Meet up with friends after school to enjoy snacks and games in the Crofton Library Lobby. Thank you to Wegmans for the food donation. 

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+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games
Event Details:

Meet up with friends after school to enjoy snacks and games in the Crofton Library Lobby.

Thank you to Wegmans for the food donation. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Music-Bingo

K-Pop & Anime Music Bingo

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of Music Bingo! We will show you an image or play a song and you'll see if it's on your card! We will play different versions of Bingo to vary the challenge...

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, All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of Music Bingo! We will show you an image or play a song and you'll see if it's on your card! We will play different versions of Bingo to vary the challenges.

A close-up image of several colorful spools of thread, buttons, and fabric measuring tape.

Intermediate Sewing

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Practice decorative machine stitching and learn how to use our MakerSpace's new serger! Basic sewing skills required.

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

Practice decorative machine stitching and learn how to use our MakerSpace's new serger! Basic sewing skills required.

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, May 30, 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.

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 30, 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!

A white canvas, colorful watercolor paint pan, and several brushes are arranged on a wooden background

Family Paint Night

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you love paint night at the Odenton Library, but struggle to find a babysitter? Join us for a special intergenerational paint night at the Odenton Library. Come collaborate and ...

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

Do you love paint night at the Odenton Library, but struggle to find a babysitter? Join us for a special intergenerational paint night at the Odenton Library.

teen art night

Teen Art Night

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Create your own mixed media collage! Paint, magazines, newspapers, scrap paper, and even personal images can all be used to create a piece all your own. All materials will be ...

Required
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: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Create your own mixed media collage! Paint, magazines, newspapers, scrap paper, and even personal images can all be used to create a piece all your own. All materials will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

"Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show Submissions

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

This June, show your Pride through art! Interested artists and crafters can submit their paintings, drawings, graphic designs, collages, poetry/written word submissions, and h...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

This June, show your Pride through art!

Books arranged in semi circle

Summer Book Bags at Discoveries

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Sign up to get a bag filled with personalized book selections! Each bag comes with some new reads for summer, plus a small treat! The books are checked out to your library account ...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Sign up to get a bag filled with personalized book selections! Each bag comes with some new reads for summer, plus a small treat!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Ren faire opening ceremonies

A Renaissance Adventure at the Odenton Library

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Odenton - Other In-library location at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Hear ye, Hear ye! Start your Summer @ Your Library adventure at this outdoor faire that will be fun for all ages! Experience the historical sights, sounds, and fun activities as...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Hear ye, Hear ye! Start your Summer @ Your Library adventure at this outdoor faire that will be fun for all ages!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Home Sweet Homeschool Chalkboard

Homeschool Hangout: End of the Year Party!

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Celebrate the end of the school year with crafts, games and other fun activities! All ages are welcome! Homeschool caregivers will have the option to ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Celebrate the end of the school year with crafts, games and other fun activities! All ages are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

deale anime and manga club

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have dis...

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: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have discussions, play games, and more!

AACC Logo

Anne Arundel Community College Info Session

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to go to college, receive job training, or simply learn something new? Join an Anne Arundel Community College Admissions Officer to discover all that AACC has to offe...

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

Are you ready to go to college, receive job training, or simply learn something new? Join an Anne Arundel Community College Admissions Officer to discover all that AACC has to offer for students of all ages.

Black flier with cartoon diverse people saying hello in white letters

Discover English Conversation Club / Club de Conversación Descubriendo Inglés

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join our conversation hour to practice speaking English in a fun and in an informal setting. There will be topics to get us chatting. In addition, you will have the chance to learn...

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+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Join our conversation hour to practice speaking English in a fun and in an informal setting. There will be topics to get us chatting. In addition, you will have the chance to learn about FREE library resources available with your library card.

green background with oranges and an image of coffee with the words English-Spanish Conversation Hour in english and spanish/fondo verde con naranjas y una imagen de café con las palabras Hora de conversación inglés-español en inglés y español

English-Spanish Conversation Hour

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Want to practice your Spanish or English speaking skills but don't have anyone to talk to? Join our conversation hour! There will be snacks, conversation prompts, and the chance to...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Want to practice your Spanish or English speaking skills but don't have anyone to talk to? Join our conversation hour! There will be snacks, conversation prompts, and the chance to learn about library and county resources!

Disclaimer(s)

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 pencil resting on a notebook next to a lightbulb

Teen Creative Writing Club

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Practice your craft and find your community! Hone your skills or just have fun with writing prompts, games, and group discussion.

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

Practice your craft and find your community! Hone your skills or just have fun with writing prompts, games, and group discussion.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Rainbow paint colors

Express Yourself Through Art

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come express yourself and your identity through art! We'll supply a variety of materials for participants to create paintings, collages, and other multi-media pieces.  This...

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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Come express yourself and your identity through art! We'll supply a variety of materials for participants to create paintings, collages, and other multi-media pieces. 

Japanese lucky cat

Teen Anime Hangout

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout! Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, and...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout!

Hands strumming a ukulele

Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

It's easier than you think to have fun on the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele? No problem - yo...

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

It's easier than you think to have fun on the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele?

After School Hangout

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Meet up with friends after school to enjoy snacks and games in the Crofton Library Lobby. Thank you to Wegmans for the food donation. 

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+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games
Event Details:

Meet up with friends after school to enjoy snacks and games in the Crofton Library Lobby.

Thank you to Wegmans for the food donation. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Progress Pride Flag

Pride Month Teen Movie Night

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Hang out and celebrate Pride Month with an LGBTQ+ themed movie night! Friends of all identities and orientations welcome.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Event Details:

Hang out and celebrate Pride Month with an LGBTQ+ themed movie night! Friends of all identities and orientations welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.