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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 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 2, 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. Los niños de tres a cinco años (con un adulto que los cuida) desarrollan las habilidades de a...
Children reading

Toddler Time!

Thursday, May 2, 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 2, 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.  ...
Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Severna Park - Other In-library location 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 - Other In-library location
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 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Crofton - Other In-library location 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 - Other In-library location
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.

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Event Details:
Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library! ...
A few pieces of sidewalk chalk on the ground.

Chalk Art Party

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Let's get creative! Help us beautify our sidewalk and outdoor seating area by creating sidewalk art. Chalk will be provided, or feel free to bring your own. Rain date: Thur

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:
Let's get creative! Help us beautify our sidewalk and outdoor seating area by creating sidewalk art. Chalk will be provided, or feel free to bring your own. Rain date: Thursday, May 9 at 5pm. ...
Storyteller sitting on the moon reading to four children in pajamas sitting on clouds

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of bedtime stories and songs. Pajamas are encouraged!

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
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of bedtime stories and songs. Pajamas are encouraged! ...
Two bingo cards with red chips

Spring Bingo

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

All ages are welcome for a fun evening of BINGO! Books and small prizes for winners.

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
All ages are welcome for a fun evening of BINGO! Books and small prizes for winners. ...
Moana

Family Movie Night: Moana

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a family movie together! This month, we're celebrating AAPI Month by watching the 2016 film, Moana. (PG) Bring your friends, blanket, and/or camp chair and

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Event Details:
Come and enjoy a family movie together! This month, we're celebrating AAPI Month by watching the 2016 film, Moana. (PG) Bring your friends, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie! &nbs...

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.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Thursday Night Art Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Each session we will learn, experiment, and create with a new art medium or technique. Bring your own project or start something new with materials provided.  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:
Each session we will learn, experiment, and create with a new art medium or technique. Bring your own project or start something new with materials provided.   ...
Escape Room graphic

Escape Room!

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

The Linthicum Jewel has gone missing from the Museum of Really Cool Stuff, and the director needs your help to find it! Can you solve the culprit's puzzles to open the locks before

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: Games
Event Details:
The Linthicum Jewel has gone missing from the Museum of Really Cool Stuff, and the director needs your help to find it! Can you solve the culprit's puzzles to open the locks before they set off the sprinkler system and destroy everything in the museu...
Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
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

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!

Baby looking at picture book

Young Child at Play

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Odenton - Children's Area at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children from birth to 5 years old (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.&

Cancelled
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:
Young children from birth to 5 years old (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time. A representative from Anne Arundel Community College's B.E.S.T. (...

Friday Storytime Fun!

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

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), All
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities! ...
Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music and Movement

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
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.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

Music & Movement

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

Babies playing and laughing.

Babies at Play

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies at Play:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.

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

Babies at Play

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Bilingual Storytime/Hora del Cuento Bilingüe

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Bilingual Storytime:

Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish / Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, cancion

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Bilingual Storytime

Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish / Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, canciones, rimas y actividades mientras desarrollan habilidades de lectura en inglés y en español.

Bug Ball

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by joining us for an exciting bug-themed party! Put on your best set of wings and enjoy crafts, music, and other activities in a fun, bug-friendly environment.

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: Gardening & Environment, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:
Celebrate spring by joining us for an exciting bug-themed party! Put on your best set of wings and enjoy crafts, music, and other activities in a fun, bug-friendly environment. ...
Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road 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: Mountain Road 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!

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.