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Summer Math Club

Friday, June 14, 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.

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.

Image of ocean creatures with the words "Sing-a-long"

The Little Mermaid Sing-a-long

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us to sing songs from your favorite mermaid Ariel! Dress up is welcome for this event. Enjoy a craft at the end. 

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: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us to sing songs from your favorite mermaid Ariel! Dress up is welcome for this event. Enjoy a craft at the end. 

STEM graphic with science icons

Elementary STEM Three Billy Goats Gruff

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Read The Three Billy Goats Gruff and build a bridge that can help the goats get safely across the water. 

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Read The Three Billy Goats Gruff and build a bridge that can help the goats get safely across the water. 

Summerween Masquerade

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come celebrate Summerween with a costume contest! Put on your best costume and join us for a mask craft, masquerade, and a chance to win prizes!

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

Come celebrate Summerween with a costume contest! Put on your best costume and join us for a mask craft, masquerade, and a chance to win prizes!

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"Camp Severn" Adventure

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Camp Severn is open! Join us for an indoor camping adventure with literacy activities and more. Bring blankets to build your own tent. Other supplies needed are your flashlights, p...

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: Gardening & Environment, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Camp Severn is open! Join us for an indoor camping adventure with literacy activities and more. Bring blankets to build your own tent. Other supplies needed are your flashlights, pillows, and stuffed animal.

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.

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

a group of children sitting on the floor reading books

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
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 th...

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: Special Events
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 theme.

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.

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.

S@YL Kick-off Carnival at Busch Annapolis Library. Thursday, June 20, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. A little kid holding an admission ticket and a little kid swinging outside of a carnival tent in the distance.

S@YL Kick-off Carnival

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Come one, come all to the Summer at Your Library Kick-off Carnival! Join us on the first day of summer to officially celebrate the start of Summer @ Your Library with games, crafts...

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), All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Come one, come all to the Summer at Your Library Kick-off Carnival! Join us on the first day of summer to officially celebrate the start of Summer @ Your Library with games, crafts, music and more! 

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Juneteenth Crafternoon

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Help us celebrate Juneteenth by doing crafts and learning about the holiday.

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Help us celebrate Juneteenth by doing crafts and learning about the holiday.

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.

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Making Reef Balls: Building Artificial Reefs

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Dive in and help as we team up with the Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland to create artificial reefs for the oysters of the Chesapeake Bay to call home! On Day 1 of this...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Dive in and help as we team up with the Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland to create artificial reefs for the oysters of the Chesapeake Bay to call home!

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Colors of the Rainbow - A Pride Crafternoon

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), 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.

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, 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.

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LEGO Club

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
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), Teens (Ages 11+)
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!  

Dog with bookshelf

Paws to Read

Saturday, June 22, 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. 

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)
Program Type: Special Events
Required

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.

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Making Reef Balls: Hatching the Reefs

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Dive in and help as we team up with the Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland to create artificial reefs for the oysters of the Chesapeake Bay to call home! Join us on Day 2...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Dive in and help as we team up with the Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland to create artificial reefs for the oysters of the Chesapeake Bay to call home!

Oregon Trail game

Live-Action Oregon Trail Game

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Courtyard at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an immersive adventure as we bring the iconic Oregon Trail game to life! Teams will embark on a journey reminiscent of the 19th-century pioneers through the wilds of th...

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

Join us for an immersive adventure as we bring the iconic Oregon Trail game to life! Teams will embark on a journey reminiscent of the 19th-century pioneers through the wilds of the library courtyard.

A family of various animals reading a story together under a rainbow with books around them.

Rainbow Family Storytime

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Enjoy stories about LGBTQ+ families, friendship, and love and participate in rainbow themed crafts and activities. Come dressed as colorfully as you'd like.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Enjoy stories about LGBTQ+ families, friendship, and love and participate in rainbow themed crafts and activities. Come dressed as colorfully as you'd like.

Various instruments laid out on floor including symbols, drum, keyboard, microphone, and guitar

The ABC's of Hip Hop

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Baba Bomani’s program uses rhythm and rhyme to explain basic reading and math concepts such as how to recognize syllables and showing how a rapper’s flow is simply a number bond ma...

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: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Baba Bomani’s program uses rhythm and rhyme to explain basic reading and math concepts such as how to recognize syllables and showing how a rapper’s flow is simply a number bond math equation!

Let's Celebrate Differences: Pride

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come celebrate differences with Kindness Grows Here, Inc. (KGH)  as local teens read their favorite LGBTQ+ themed children's books. They will also tal...

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Come celebrate differences with Kindness Grows Here, Inc. (KGH)  as local teens read their favorite LGBTQ+ themed children's books. They will also talk about why they love each book.

Summer Skills with Discoveries

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, 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: Gardening

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: Gardening & Environment, 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: Gardening

four Navy musicians with their tubas

Navy Band Tuba Euphonium Quartet

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Military/Veterans Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Hear some tunes! The Navy Band Tuba/Euphonium Quartet is internationally recognized as a driving force in low brass music and one of the premier ensembles of its kind. Directe...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Military/Veterans Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Hear some tunes! The Navy Band Tuba/Euphonium Quartet is internationally recognized as a driving force in low brass music and one of the premier ensembles of its kind. Directed by Chief Musician Philip J.

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.