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Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Crafternoon

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and easy craft program with a different project each month. This program is for ages 5-11 with an accompanying adult and registration is required.

Required
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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and easy craft program with a different project each month. This program is for ages 5-11 with an accompanying adult and registration is required.

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

FarmUnity Spring Harvest Festival

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the planting season at the FarmUnity community garden! Bring the whole family for demonstrations, crafts, STEM activities and more. Hopefully, the strawberr...

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: Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the planting season at the FarmUnity community garden! Bring the whole family for demonstrations, crafts, STEM activities and more. Hopefully, the strawberries will be ready to pick! 

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.

legos

Build It

Saturday, May 25, 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.

Dog with bookshelf

Paws to Read

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Paws to Read:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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)
Program Type: Special Events

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form. 


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

batteries

Batteries: Getting a Charge out of Chemistry

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on activities exploring the chemistry of batteries and electricity.

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on activities exploring the chemistry of batteries and electricity.

Origami Crane

Origami Crafternoon

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Edgewater Library! Learn the Japanese art of origami, or paper folding. Make a simple paper crane or try a more advanced patt...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Edgewater Library! Learn the Japanese art of origami, or paper folding. Make a simple paper crane or try a more advanced pattern! All supplies will be provided.

Washington Toho Koto Society Concert

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

The Washington Toho Koto will perform the Japanese Koto in this educational concert for all ages.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

The Washington Toho Koto will perform the Japanese Koto in this educational concert for all ages.

kids making art

Homeschool Art Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Homeschool students are invited to engage in fun and creative art projects to master their artistic skills and try something new! This month: We will dive into the world of book...

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Homeschool students are invited to engage in fun and creative art projects to master their artistic skills and try something new!

This month: We will dive into the world of book illustration!

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-2 are welcome to join us to practice some reading skills through books, activities, and games. The goal of this club is to build your child's confidence in reading...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-2 are welcome to join us to practice some reading skills through books, activities, and games. The goal of this club is to build your child's confidence in reading and discover books that they love! 

A wooden chess board ready for play, set with tan and maple pieces.

Chess Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Chess Club:

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

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

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

Kids sitting in theater seats and eating popcorn while watching a movie

Hercules Movie and Craft Night

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch Hercules on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

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, Movies
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch Hercules on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

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. 

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.

STEM graphic with science icons

Tinker Lab

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive! Featured activities will vary monthly.

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

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive! Featured activities will vary monthly.

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Early Reader Book Club | Club de Lectura Temprana

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different se...

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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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different series or theme. Register online or call 410-222-1770.

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.

A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Build & Play:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

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

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

"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!

Golden Retriever with books

Paws to Read

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Paws to Read:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form. 


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

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.

Pajama Family Storytime animals in pajamas under moonlight

Pajama Family Storytime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Family Storytime:

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

Event Details:

Severna Park Library invites you to come enjoy a special evening storytime with your little ones - just before bedtime! Pajamas are encouraged, and they can even bring their favori...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Storytimes

Family Storytime

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

Event Details:

Severna Park Library invites you to come enjoy a special evening storytime with your little ones - just before bedtime! Pajamas are encouraged, and they can even bring their favorite stuffie.

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.

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.