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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.

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

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.

Mmmm...soap

Soapmaking with the Chesapeake Arts Center

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Join the Chesapeake Arts Center for a hands-on soapmaking workshop. Roll up your sleeves and get your hands clean!        

Open
Required
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Required
Event Details:

Join the Chesapeake Arts Center for a hands-on soapmaking workshop. Roll up your sleeves and get your hands clean!

 

 

 

 

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.

black and white photo of family at the beach

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!

Knitting

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.

Image of sunflowers

Sunflower Yoga

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Little yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs, and games in this family-friendly yoga practice.  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Little yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs, and games in this family-friendly yoga practice.  

Conversation Speech Bubbles

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.

bracelet crafting

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. 

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

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.

 

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Music & Movement:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music

Music & Movement

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck 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: 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)
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.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis 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...

Event Details:

   

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)
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!

Event Details:

 

 

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater 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: 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

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!

Cartoon of a lion and cat standing besides books. "Baby Story Time" is written at the top of the image.

Babies in Bloom

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale 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: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - 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!

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 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)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 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 three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities. Los niños de tres a cin...

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 three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Children reading

Toddler Time!

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
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: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

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.

Text: Young Kids at Play! Riviera Beach Library. Photo: Toy truck, stacker, and stuffed animal.

Young Kids at Play

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Other In-library location at Riviera Beach Library
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
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. 

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Various people playing card game

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.

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn 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: 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)
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.

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.