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Book Cover of Pageboy

LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Discussion of Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page We will meet every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles in a safe and healthy space. All are welcome.&nb

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:
Discussion of Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page We will meet every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles in a safe and healthy space. All are welcome.  ...
Anime Club for Adults! in speech bubble on teal sunburst background.

Anime & Manga Club for Adults!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

Anime/Manga Club

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always 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.

Book Cover of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Discussion of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: a Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid We will meet every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles in a safe

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:
Discussion of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: a Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid We will meet every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles in a safe and healthy space. All are welcome.  ...
Chibi drawing with text, Teen Anime Club Glen Burnie Library

Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

Anime/Manga Club

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always 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.

"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! Interested artists and crafters can submit their paintings, drawings, graphic designs, collages, poetry/written word submissions, and handicrafts (anything that can be hung on the wall!) to the Odenton Lib...

S@YL Kickoff: Touch-a-Truck

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Other In-library location at Severn Library
Program Type:
LGBTQIA+ Interest, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Kickoff the start of Summer @ Your Library and Pride month by joining us for a family friendly touch-a-truck! You'll be able to have a hands on opportunity to explore library vehic

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Other In-library location
Age Group: All
Program Type: LGBTQIA+ Interest, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Kickoff the start of Summer @ Your Library and Pride month by joining us for a family friendly touch-a-truck! You'll be able to have a hands on opportunity to explore library vehicles, participate in Pride related crafts, and register for Summer @ Yo...
Rainbow paint colors

Express Yourself Through Art

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
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.  This

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: 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.  This program is open to all. Participants may submit pieces created in thi...
Progress Pride Flag

Pride Month Teen Movie Night

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Hang out and celebrate Pride Month with an LGBTQ+ themed movie night! Friends of all identities and orientations welcome.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Event Details:
Hang out and celebrate Pride Month with an LGBTQ+ themed movie night! Friends of all identities and orientations 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.

hands form a heart in front of a rainbow flag

Rainbow Storytime

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Rainbow Family Storytime:

Families of all kinds are invited for stories and songs of diversity, love, and friendship. All are welcome!

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: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events

Rainbow Family Storytime

Families of all kinds are invited for stories and songs of diversity, love, and friendship. All are welcome!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Little Artist

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Preschooler paint night in the morning! We will explore open-ended art activities and different art mediums while being inspired by Andy Warhol for a Pride Month celebration. This

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:
Preschooler paint night in the morning! We will explore open-ended art activities and different art mediums while being inspired by Andy Warhol for a Pride Month celebration. This activity may get messy please dress accordingly.  Registration is...
drawing of popcorn buckets. Text: Teen Movie Night: Love, Simon June 11, 2024 6-8 PM

Teen Movie Night: Love, Simon

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
Program Type:
LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Love, Simon is a teen romantic comedy-drama released in 2018. Simon Spier is a closeted gay high school boy, struggling to balance his family, friends, and the blackmailer threaten

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Event Details:
Love, Simon is a teen romantic comedy-drama released in 2018. Simon Spier is a closeted gay high school boy, struggling to balance his family, friends, and the blackmailer threatening to out him to his school, while attempting to discover the identit...

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.

stripes of paint next to each other in a rainbow hues

Pride Paint Night

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It’s Pride Month! Celebrate by painting on canvas with acrylics. What does Pride mean to you? All supplies provided. Geared for adults, but teens are welcome. Like what you c

Required
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: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
It’s Pride Month! Celebrate by painting on canvas with acrylics. What does Pride mean to you? All supplies provided. Geared for adults, but teens are welcome. Like what you created? Enter it in the Pride Art Exhibit at the Odenton Library. You ...

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.

The word Trivia spelled in scrabble letters and the word Night in neon over a LGBTQ+ Pride flag with various figures on it

LGBTQ+ Trivia Night

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Test your knowledge and learn something new at our Pride Month LGBTQ+ themed Trivia Night.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:
Test your knowledge and learn something new at our Pride Month LGBTQ+ themed Trivia Night. ...
Picture of a rainbow flag.

Art with Pride

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Paints, inks, textiles, and collages! Express your pride with our supplies. No art expertise needed. Pieces created in this program can be submitted to the "Share Your Story W

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:
Paints, inks, textiles, and collages! Express your pride with our supplies. No art expertise needed. Pieces created in this program can be submitted to the "Share Your Story With Pride" exhibit on display at the Odenton Library. Submission deadl...
Progress pride flag

Library Lock-In: Pride Night

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens are invited to enjoy a low key night of crafts, snacks, video games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after-hours program just for teens!

Required
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:
Teens are invited to enjoy a low key night of crafts, snacks, video games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after-hours program just for teens! ...

1,000 Books Rainbow Ball

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Come one, come all, tall and small to our 1,000 Books Rainbow Ball! Begin your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey or celebrate your milestones with a dance party! Enjoy storie

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: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:
Come one, come all, tall and small to our 1,000 Books Rainbow Ball! Begin your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey or celebrate your milestones with a dance party! Enjoy stories and songs of diversity, love, and friendship. All are welcome! ...

Rainbow Family Storytime

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Rainbow Family Storytime:

Families of all kinds are invited for stories and songs of diversity, love, and friendship. All are welcome!

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: Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest

Rainbow Family Storytime

Families of all kinds are invited for stories and songs of diversity, love, and friendship. All are welcome!

Pride Family Social

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Come together to meet, socialize and grow your community with other LGBTQ+ families. Children are welcome. Light refreshments provided. 

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:
Come together to meet, socialize and grow your community with other LGBTQ+ families. Children are welcome. Light refreshments provided.  ...
Stonewall Inn

The First Pride was a Riot: The enduring legacy of Stonewall

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Saundra Mitchell, acclaimed editor of the LGBTQIA+ anthology series All Out, Out Now, Out There, and author of the award-winning Shadowed Summer and All The Things We Do in the Dar

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:
Saundra Mitchell, acclaimed editor of the LGBTQIA+ anthology series All Out, Out Now, Out There, and author of the award-winning Shadowed Summer and All The Things We Do in the Dark, presents "The First Pride was a Riot: The Enduring Legacy of Stonew...
Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: The Imitation Game (PG13, 2014)

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie. Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis An

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Event Details:
Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie. Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters also very 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.

Cds in pride colors

Community Pride Art Project: CD Painting

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come and paint an upcycled CD that will be become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show.  For more informat

Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come and paint an upcycled CD that will be become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show.  For more information, please call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277.   ...

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.

Chibi drawing with text, Teen Anime Club Glen Burnie Library

Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

Anime/Manga Club

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always 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.

The House in the Cerulean Sea

The Queer Agenda Book Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Staff Conference Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting.  All identities are welcome! This month, we will be reading The House in the Cerulean Se

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:
A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting.  All identities are welcome! This month, we will be reading The House in the Cerulean Sea, by T.J. Klune. ...
The words "Be Gay Do Crime" spelled out with a punk aesthetic next to a twenty-sided die wreathed in rainbow flames.

Be Gay, Do Crimes!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join your friends in a cyberpunk roleplaying event inspired by the events of Stonewall and celebrate queer liberation. Music pulses through the dense club air as lasers sparkle

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join your friends in a cyberpunk roleplaying event inspired by the events of Stonewall and celebrate queer liberation. Music pulses through the dense club air as lasers sparkle across the chrome dance floor; you move through the rainbow throng of ...

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