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Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting. Únase a un grupo de hablantes de inglés y español para practicar ha...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual
Event Details:

Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Chess Club

Wednesday, May 15, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Circle

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us each month for a tour of a different library genealogy resource. Afterwards, bring your genealogy questions to share with the group and brainstorm ways to break down that b...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us each month for a tour of a different library genealogy resource. Afterwards, bring your genealogy questions to share with the group and brainstorm ways to break down that brick wall!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mad Hatters Knitting Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport - Other In-library location at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come knit and crochet projects with our materials to donate to a good cause.

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Come knit and crochet projects with our materials to donate to a good cause.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English/Spanish Exchange - Intercambio de Idiomas

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice English and Spanish conversation in an informal environment. All language levels are welcome! En un ambiente informal, puede practicar conversar en inglés y en español. ¡T...

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: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Practice English and Spanish conversation in an informal environment. All language levels are welcome! En un ambiente informal, puede practicar conversar en inglés y en español. ¡Todos son bienvenidos, no importa su nivel de los idiomas!

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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mountain Road Creates: Kumihimo Cords for Bracelets and More!

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Craft a Kumihimo bracelet while learning the history behind this beautiful art.  Teens and Adults only. 

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

Craft a Kumihimo bracelet while learning the history behind this beautiful art.  Teens and Adults only. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Walking Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble

Thursday, May 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Connected Devices Chromebook Giveaway

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 eligi...

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 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

***Rescheduled from May 9th*** Join us at the Crofton Library for our Adult Book Club! This month we will discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. After T...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

***Rescheduled from May 9th***

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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!

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.

 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Basics

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Get an introduction to fundamental sewing skills and hands-on practice with sewing machines and hand sewing.

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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ukulele Beginner Strum

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

This group is for adults, teens, and older kids ready for basic strumming and a few easy chords. The instruction is beginner friendly and paced for the playing ability of the group...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parachute Play for Seniors

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fun and games are not just for kids. Young at heart seniors are invited to join us for parachute games both sitting or standing. Enjoy movement and music together.

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Older Americans
Event Details:

Fun and games are not just for kids. Young at heart seniors are invited to join us for parachute games both sitting or standing. Enjoy movement and music together.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Sip and Social

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Department of Labor Presents: Navigating the Path to Homeownership

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you dreaming of owning your own home but feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the process? Join the Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Financial Regulation and gues...

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

Are you dreaming of owning your own home but feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the process?

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

MakerSpace Tour

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Curious what exactly you can make in our MakerSpace? Come take a tour of our most popular items, including our button maker, 3D pens, and more!

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Curious what exactly you can make in our MakerSpace? Come take a tour of our most popular items, including our button maker, 3D pens, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Crofton - Lobby at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Ask A Master Gardener:

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Ask A Master Gardener

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Making Cards for Our Troops

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Community Services, Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that U.S. military exchanges in some foreign countries do not sell greeting cards? Join the team from Making Cards for Our Troops in making blank professional qua...

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: Arts & DIY, Community Services, Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Did you know that U.S. military exchanges in some foreign countries do not sell greeting cards? Join the team from Making Cards for Our Troops in making blank professional qualilty greeting cards.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion, coffee, and good vibes. ...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion, coffee, and good vibes. 

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stress Relief DIY

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come soothe life's general stresses and the end of the school year testing stress. Take a breather and relax while we make stress relieving crafts like calming sensory jars, medita...

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: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Come soothe life's general stresses and the end of the school year testing stress. Take a breather and relax while we make stress relieving crafts like calming sensory jars, meditation coloring, and more! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the forgotten realms and beyond! Enjoy a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition One Sh...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the forgotten realms and beyond!

Enjoy a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition One Shot! Pre-generated Character Sheets will be provided.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Deaf Social and Game Day

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us at the Severn Library for a silent afternoon of games, ASL practice, and socializing! Snacks provided. Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, ASL Communities, CODA, Interpreters and Fri...

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

Join us at the Severn Library for a silent afternoon of games, ASL practice, and socializing! Snacks provided.

Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, ASL Communities, CODA, Interpreters and Friends welcome. 

Voice-off event. 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindfulness, Meditation, and Laughter

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn meditation, mindfulness, and laughter yoga techniques with instructor Valentina McKenzie. Program presented by Instructor Valentina McKenzie, Certified Mindfulness teacher...

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+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn meditation, mindfulness, and laughter yoga techniques with instructor Valentina McKenzie.

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.

 

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.