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Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, April 27, 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.

Various people playing card game

Escape Room: Locked in the Library

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

The door to the library is sealed and the key is hidden away! Can you solve the mysterious librarian's puzzles and find the clues that lead to the key? Work with your team to escap

Full
Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
The door to the library is sealed and the key is hidden away! Can you solve the mysterious librarian's puzzles and find the clues that lead to the key? Work with your team to escape the library before time runs out! Participants will have 45 minut...

Plant Swap

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Participate in our Plant Swap! For every plant or bulb you donate you will be eligible to get another plant. Donations should be labeled and in a container filled with soil. If you

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, All
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:
Participate in our Plant Swap! For every plant or bulb you donate you will be eligible to get another plant. Donations should be labeled and in a container filled with soil. If you do not have a plant to swap or have any other questions please contac...
Dune (2021) Movie Poster

Movies at the Library: Dune (2021)

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:15pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Conquer your fear and come join us for a screening of Dune (2021). A noble family becomes embroiled in a war for control over the galaxy's most valuable asset while its heir become

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: Movies
Event Details:
Conquer your fear and come join us for a screening of Dune (2021). A noble family becomes embroiled in a war for control over the galaxy's most valuable asset while its heir becomes troubled by visions of a dark future. This film won 6 Academy Awards...

Books and Ballet

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime with a demonstration from Dance Explosion Infinity.

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:
Join us for a special storytime with a demonstration from Dance Explosion Infinity. ...
Photo of Humayun Khan

Humayun Khan

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Humayun Khan will perform traditional Sufi and classical fusion music. Humayun Khan, a widely-hailed Afghan singer and composer, is known for his brilliant performances as

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:
Humayun Khan will perform traditional Sufi and classical fusion music. Humayun Khan, a widely-hailed Afghan singer and composer, is known for his brilliant performances as a virtuosic vocalist and harmonium player who has developed a unique s...
Pink Paper Flower Heart

DIY Paper Flowers

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come DIY paper flower gifts just in time to celebrate May Day on May 1st, Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6th to 10th, and Mother's Day on May 12th. 

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:
Come DIY paper flower gifts just in time to celebrate May Day on May 1st, Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6th to 10th, and Mother's Day on May 12th.  ...
día de los niños graphic

El Día de Los Niños / Children's Day

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Come and celebrate El Día de Los Niños, Children's Day at Discoveries! This is an event for the whole family that celebrates children and reading. There will be games, prizes, snac

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: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:
Come and celebrate El Día de Los Niños, Children's Day at Discoveries! This is an event for the whole family that celebrates children and reading. There will be games, prizes, snacks, music, and more!  Hosted by Discoveries: The Library at th...

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.

Green plant in square orange planter

Severn Plant Club meeting

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling plant loving people (all experience levels welcome)! Come hear about houseplant care (lighting, watering, and substrate/soil) from Maxine Yoon, the Home Horticulture E

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:
Calling plant loving people (all experience levels welcome)! Come hear about houseplant care (lighting, watering, and substrate/soil) from Maxine Yoon, the Home Horticulture Educator and Master Gardener Coordinator for Anne Arundel County. Follo...
Campfire with Children

Vernal Pools - Gems of Nature - Story, Hike and Campfire at Patuxent Research Refuge

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maryland City - Off Site at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore the vernal pools at Patuxent Research Refuge's North Tract. We will read a story, learn about vernal pools and the creatures that call them home, and take a short hike. The

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Maryland City at Russett Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Maryland City - Off Site
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:
Explore the vernal pools at Patuxent Research Refuge's North Tract. We will read a story, learn about vernal pools and the creatures that call them home, and take a short hike. Then we'll roast marshmallows by the campfire and share our observations....
Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies in Bloom:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your c

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies in Bloom:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your c

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies in Bloom:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your c

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Baby looking at picture book

Babies In Bloom

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies in Bloom:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your c

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Toddler Time

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Toddler Time

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:
Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Los niños pequeños de 18 meses a 36 meses, con adulto(s), disfrut...
Text: Young Kids at Play! Riviera Beach Library. Photo: Toy truck, stacker, and stuffed animal.

Young Kids at Play

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Other In-library location at Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to play with toys, meet new friends, and explore the new library while learning about upcoming storytimes and programs. 

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Young children and their grown-ups are invited to play with toys, meet new friends, and explore the new library while learning about upcoming storytimes and programs.  ...

Babies in Bloom

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies in Bloom:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your c

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Librarian holding a storybook and a puppet as several small children watch

Toddler Time

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Toddler Time

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:
Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Los niños pequeños de 18 meses a 36 meses, con adulto(s), disfrut...

O'Malley Senior Center Book Club: Fantasy

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Odenton - Off Site at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Seniors, join us for our monthly genre book club! Each month members read and discuss from a different genre. This month we will be reading and discussing Fantasy. This book clu

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Services, Older Americans
Event Details:
Seniors, join us for our monthly genre book club! Each month members read and discuss from a different genre. This month we will be reading and discussing Fantasy. This book club is hosted at the O'Malley Senior Center. Please call the senior cent...
Child with book sitting on globe.

Time Tours: Journey to the Middle East

Monday, April 29, 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. This month: Take a journey through Mid...
Goodnight Lab book cover

Bedtime Stories for Scientists

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Curious little scientists will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Curious little scientists will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building early literacy skills. ...
anime club deale

Anime and Manga Club

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Share your favorites, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork and cosplay. We will

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: Special Events
Event Details:
Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Share your favorites, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork and cosplay. We will have discussions, play games, watch shows, and more!  ...

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.