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Scrabble

Thursday, June 13, 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.

The Paperback Writers - An Adventure Singalong

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

AACPL staff band The Paperback Writers are back for another summer of music and fun! Join us for covers of classic adventure-themed songs.

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

AACPL staff band The Paperback Writers are back for another summer of music and fun! Join us for covers of classic adventure-themed songs.

The word Trivia spelled in scrabble letters and the word Night in neon over a LGBTQ+ Pride flag with various figures on it

LGBTQ+ Trivia Night

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Test your knowledge and learn something new at our Pride Month LGBTQ+ themed Trivia Night.

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

Test your knowledge and learn something new at our Pride Month LGBTQ+ themed Trivia Night.

Art Night

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? Have you always wanted to learn how to create your very own masterpiece? Join us for a night of creating art!  During Art Nig...

Required
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
Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? Have you always wanted to learn how to create your very own masterpiece?

Picture of a rainbow flag.

Art with Pride

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Paints, inks, textiles, and collages! Express your pride with our supplies. No art expertise needed. Pieces created in this program can be submitted to the "Share Your Story W...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Paints, inks, textiles, and collages! Express your pride with our supplies.

Books arranged in semi circle

Teen Writing Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teen and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to s...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teen and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to share, or just listen.

popcorn

Adventure Movie Afternoon: Wonka!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a family movie with us! This month, we'll be watching the 2023 film, Wonka (PG). Bring your friends, a blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event...

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: Movies
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a family movie with us! This month, we'll be watching the 2023 film, Wonka (PG). Bring your friends, a blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event! 

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

Library Lock-In: Pride Night

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens are invited to enjoy a low key night of crafts, snacks, video games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after-hours program just for teens!

Required
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Required
Event Details:

Teens are invited to enjoy a low key night of crafts, snacks, video games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after-hours program just for teens!

A pineapple wearing heart-shaped glasses and resting on a bed of confetti against a pink background.

Summer Teen Lock-In

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of school and the start of summer at an after-hours party in the library! Enjoy sweet treats, colorful crafts, games and more.

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of school and the start of summer at an after-hours party in the library! Enjoy sweet treats, colorful crafts, games and more.

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.

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.

 

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It!

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations.

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations.

rainbow

Science Saturday - Rainbows

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore color and weather through Rainbows! Learn all about these colorful natural occurrences as you create a rainbow and experiment with weather related activities.

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore color and weather through Rainbows! Learn all about these colorful natural occurrences as you create a rainbow and experiment with weather related activities.

Stitch n'Chat details

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome. Guests from the Embroiders Guild of American will be on hand to help those interested in learn more abou...

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

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome. Guests from the Embroiders Guild of American will be on hand to help those interested in learn more about cross stitch and embroidery. 

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: The Imitation Game (PG13, 2014)

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie. Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis An...

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie. Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters also very 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.

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

For teens of all ages; join us for a chill hangout as we play games, do some crafts, eat snacks and more! This program is for ages 11 and up. 

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

For teens of all ages; join us for a chill hangout as we play games, do some crafts, eat snacks and more! This program is for ages 11 and up. 

Anne Arundel Community College logo

Anne Arundel Community College Information Session

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Career Development
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Trying to decide what your next step is after High School? Looking to change careers? Are you an older adult who wants to go back to finish a degree, or do you simply want take a f...

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

Trying to decide what your next step is after High School? Looking to change careers? Are you an older adult who wants to go back to finish a degree, or do you simply want take a few classes for your own growth?

pile of colorful perler beads

Perler Bead Fun!

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Express your creativity and create a colorful piece of art using perler beads. For Teens. 

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
Event Details:

Express your creativity and create a colorful piece of art using perler beads. For Teens. 

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 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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!

Cds in pride colors

Community Pride Art Project: CD Painting

Monday, June 17, 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 and paint an upcycled CD that will be become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show.  For more informat...

Required
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
Required
Event Details:

Come and paint an upcycled CD that will be become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show.

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.

Young Historians: Treasure Hunt

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Explore the world around you as we travel back in time to the age of adventurers! Young historians will have the opportunity to learn how explorers used maps and tools to trav...

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+), Adults, All
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Explore the world around you as we travel back in time to the age of adventurers! Young historians will have the opportunity to learn how explorers used maps and tools to travel the world, and will work together on their very own treasure hun

Overcooked Game Cover

Nintendo Switch Gaming Afternoon

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of school by relaxing with friends and enjoying some friendly competition on the Switch. This month's game will be OverCooked.

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

Celebrate the end of school by relaxing with friends and enjoying some friendly competition on the Switch. This month's game will be OverCooked.

Colorful glass chess pieces

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Chibi drawing with text, Teen Anime Club Glen Burnie Library

Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
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: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

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!

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.

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Cancelled
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, All
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, June 20, 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.

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.