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Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Bibliobop Dance Party

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Crofton - Children's Area at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Come and join us for some dance and music fun! Bibliobop is a program that will get your preschoolers movin' and groovin' through songs, basic movement and a storytime book.  ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Come and join us for some dance and music fun! Bibliobop is a program that will get your preschoolers movin' and groovin' through songs, basic movement and a storytime book. 

David Bowie performing Diamond Dogs album

Classic Rock Talk! David Bowie

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From "Space Oddity" to "Lets Dance" and everything in between, join Crofton Library as celebrate the wide ranging career of David Bowie through videos and concert footage.

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

From "Space Oddity" to "Lets Dance" and everything in between, join Crofton Library as celebrate the wide ranging career of David Bowie through videos and concert footage.

Mark H Rooney headshot

An Introduction to Taiko, the Art of Japanese Drumming

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

  This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one’s voice in taiko, 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: All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

 

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Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc. will present an ...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc.

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, May 9, 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.

Photo of Stepping Stones performers

Modeumbuk-Sound of the Wind

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of Korea during a captivating modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones.  

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of Korea during a captivating modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones.  

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Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

***UPDATE: Due to Maryland's Primary Election Day, this event has moved to Thursday, May 16 at 6:30pm.    Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience t...

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Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location
Age Group: All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

***UPDATE: Due to Maryland's Primary Election Day, this event has moved to Thursday, May 16 at 6:30pm. 

 

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.

Voice Your Story, Opera Baltimore

Voice Your Story with Opera Baltimore

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

"Voice your Story" is Opera Baltimore's interactive programming for children and youth, offering wellness-oriented opera-based storytelling activities. This programming includ...

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Required
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

"Voice your Story" is Opera Baltimore's interactive programming for children and youth, offering wellness-oriented opera-based storytelling activities.

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.

Mark H Rooney headshot

An Introduction to Taiko, the Art of Japanese Drumming

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one’s voice in taiko, and a bit of...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one’s voice in taiko, and a bit of history and Japanese vocabulary, as well.

meki's logo

Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc. will present an ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc.

cartoon cat playing ukulele

Ukulele Beginner Strum

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

This group is for adults, teens, and older kids ready for basic strumming and a few easy chords. The instruction is beginner friendly and paced for the playing ability of the group...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

This group is for adults, teens, and older kids ready for basic strumming and a few easy chords.

Photo of Stepping Stones performers

Modeumbuk-Sound of the Wind

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of Korea during a captivating modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones.  

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of Korea during a captivating modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones.  

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing, and poetry at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcom...

Required
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: Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing, and poetry at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome!

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

Beginner's Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking ...

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: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking to develop deeper knowledge of tunes commonly played.

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, May 23, 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.

kids stand beneath a colorful parachute smiling

Music & Me at Discoveries

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch a special 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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

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

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music and Movement

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

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

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: Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

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

kids stand beneath a colorful parachute smiling

Music & Me at Discoveries

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch a special 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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

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

Stepping Stone drum team using traditional Korean drums

Modeumbuk-Sound of the Wind

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of Korea during a captivating modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones.  

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of Korea during a captivating modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones.  

Trivia Night Neon Sign

K-Pop Trivia

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Games, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Are you the ultimate K-pop fan? Show off your knowledge of Korean bands, culture, fashion, and more in this fun trivia game.

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: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Games, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Are you the ultimate K-pop fan? Show off your knowledge of Korean bands, culture, fashion, and more in this fun trivia game.

Washington Toho Koto Society Concert

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

The Washington Toho Koto will perform the Japanese Koto in this educational concert for all ages.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

The Washington Toho Koto will perform the Japanese Koto in this educational concert for all ages.

Live in the Studio with The Paperback Writers

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Get a sneak peek of the Paperback Writers upcoming Summer at Your Library tour at this live practice! The live band will be rehearsing a mix of songs all about adventure. 

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: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Get a sneak peek of the Paperback Writers upcoming Summer at Your Library tour at this live practice! The live band will be rehearsing a mix of songs all about adventure. 

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, May 30, 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.

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.