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Party with Nintendo Wii!

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Wii Video Game System!

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:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Wii Video Game System!

Sizzlin' STEM

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

It's the dog days of summer, and things are really heating up in the library science lab! Come see the STEM experiments our mad scientists are cooking up! Please wear clothes that ...

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

It's the dog days of summer, and things are really heating up in the library science lab! Come see the STEM experiments our mad scientists are cooking up! Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.

graphic: wonder park movie promo, girl and blue bear riding on a rollercoaster

Riviera Beach Family Movie Night: Wonder Park

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day (August 16) with Riviera Beach on a thrilling ride through twists, turns and unexpected loops. We'll create our own model roller coaster craft...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day (August 16) with Riviera Beach on a thrilling ride through twists, turns and unexpected loops.

Summer @ Your Library Grand Finale: Young Adventurers

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Quest! Now it's time to dream up your very own story. Adventure around the library to select a hero, face a dastardly villain, and...

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)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Quest! Now it's time to dream up your very own story. Adventure around the library to select a hero, face a dastardly villain, and collect rewards!

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It

Saturday, August 17, 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.

S@YL Grand Finale: Road Trip Through the Library

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Build your own cardboard car and drive around the library exploring different famous Maryland travel destinations! Then drive your way into the meeting room where we will watch a "...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Event Details:

Build your own cardboard car and drive around the library exploring different famous Maryland travel destinations! Then drive your way into the meeting room where we will watch a "drive-in" movie about adventure! 

Summer Skills with Discoveries

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Build your skills or learn a new one with Discoveries! Kids will have the opportunity to work on practical skills in this series of classes. This Month: Food Preparation 

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: Special Events
Event Details:

Build your skills or learn a new one with Discoveries! Kids will have the opportunity to work on practical skills in this series of classes.

This Month: Food Preparation 

Craft items

Crafting Materials Swap

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Want to clean out your crafting shelves?  Want to find a new creative hobby?  Come swap old crafting supplies for new!   You do not need to donate in order t...

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: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Want to clean out your crafting shelves?  Want to find a new creative hobby?  Come swap old crafting supplies for new!  

Australian painted lady butterfly

Butterfly Release Story Time

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Courtyard at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Say goodbye to our library butterflies at this special family story time. Learn about the butterfly life-cycle, sing songs, listen to a story, and watch as our library butterflies ...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Courtyard
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Say goodbye to our library butterflies at this special family story time. Learn about the butterfly life-cycle, sing songs, listen to a story, and watch as our library butterflies take wing!

Person playing the cello

Reading Between the Lines: The Composer's Toolbox

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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:

What makes music exciting? What makes it calm, happy, or sad? Join musicians from the Annapolis Chamber Music Festival for an interactive performance ...

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:

What makes music exciting? What makes it calm, happy, or sad? Join musicians from the Annapolis Chamber Music Festival for an interactive performance that answers these questions.

Science Shines!

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for a miniature scavenger hunt and creating suncatchers with what you find!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a miniature scavenger hunt and creating suncatchers with what you find!

Young girl holding red book and sitting on globe

Time Tours: Olympic Adventure

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Discoveries! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Drop in ...

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: History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Discoveries! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures in this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 4pm and 7pm.

Lego 1

LEGO® Build and Create Monthly Challenge!

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

We will have a monthly theme to inspire your build. This is a drop in program, swing by at a time that is convenient for you! We will have a monthly theme and Legos to inspire...

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

We will have a monthly theme to inspire your build. This is a drop in program, swing by at a time that is convenient for you! We will have a monthly theme and Legos to inspire your build.

 

Mindful Making

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

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

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

How to Train Your Dragon 2 movie poster

Family Movie Night - How to Train Your Dragon 2

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

  PG, 2014 Join us for a Family Movie Night! Bring your favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie! ...

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: Movies
Event Details:

 

PG, 2014

Join us for a Family Movie Night! Bring your favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie!  

Image of children meditating in easy pose

Yoga for Social and Emotional Learning

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Yoga builds the mind-body connection which enhances confidence and self-regulation.  Elementary aged yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs, and g...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Yoga builds the mind-body connection which enhances confidence and self-regulation.  Elementary aged yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs, and games in this family-friendly yoga practice.  

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, August 21, 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.

Image by Freepik: Drawing of Hands Serving Potluck Style Food

Eat Around the World Family Potluck

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring a homemade or store-bought food or dish that is important to your family to share for a potluck supper! Your food should serve at least 10 people. We are unable to reheat or ...

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: Special Events
Event Details:

Bring a homemade or store-bought food or dish that is important to your family to share for a potluck supper! Your food should serve at least 10 people.

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.

 

Summer @ Your Library Grand Finale!

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Courtyard at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come out and celebrate the end of the Summer @ Your Library Reading Challenge! Join us at the Edgewater library for games, activities and some good old fashioned summer fun.

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Courtyard
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Come out and celebrate the end of the Summer @ Your Library Reading Challenge! Join us at the Edgewater library for games, activities and some good old fashioned summer fun.

Family Dance Party!

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

It’s time for a music dance party! Enjoy the music of the 1990's to today's best hits.  There will also be some K-pop in the dance mix. Learn some new moves with your family.&...

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: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

It’s time for a music dance party! Enjoy the music of the 1990's to today's best hits.  There will also be some K-pop in the dance mix. Learn some new moves with your family.  All ages are welcome!

 

Poster for Beetlejuice (1988)

Movies At The Library: Beetlejuice (1988)

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Brush up on the rules in your Handbook For The Recently Deceased and join us at Severna Park Library for a frightful screening of Beetlejuice (1988). The spirits of a decea...

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Brush up on the rules in your Handbook For The Recently Deceased and join us at Severna Park Library for a frightful screening of Beetlejuice (1988).

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing, and poetry at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcom...

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing, and poetry at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome!

a question mark plus a balled up piece of paper equals an exclamation point over a yellow background

Summer Math Club

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Build your math skills this summer with art, games and puzzles! Intended for older elementary students, but open to anyone 6 - 10. No prior knowledge required. Drop in for one sess...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Build your math skills this summer with art, games and puzzles! Intended for older elementary students, but open to anyone 6 - 10. No prior knowledge required. Drop in for one session or come to all.

Little boy reading in a fort surrounded by books.

Go Forth and Fort: Family Fort Night

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Other In-library location at Deale Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Adventure! Before this event begins, collect your summer reading prizes. Then we’ll enjoy some family-friendly stories and ca...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Adventure! Before this event begins, collect your summer reading prizes. Then we’ll enjoy some family-friendly stories and camp songs together.

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.