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Ask a Lawyer in the Library - Virtual Program / Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca - Programa Virtual

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructio...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointme

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.

5 cartoon children hola written in the sky

Spanish Bilingual Storytime / La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe en Español

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish. No prior Spanish needed to enjoy!  Los niños disfru...

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: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish. No prior Spanish needed to enjoy! 

"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!

Home Sweet Homeschool Chalkboard

Homeschool Hangout: End of the Year Party!

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Celebrate the end of the school year with crafts, games and other fun activities! All ages are welcome! Homeschool caregivers will have the option to ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Celebrate the end of the school year with crafts, games and other fun activities! All ages are 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.

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Discover English Conversation Club / Club de Conversación Descubriendo Inglés

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join our conversation hour to practice speaking English in a fun and in an informal setting. There will be topics to get us chatting. In addition, you will have the chance to learn...

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+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Join our conversation hour to practice speaking English in a fun and in an informal setting. There will be topics to get us chatting. In addition, you will have the chance to learn about FREE library resources available with your library card.

Japanese lucky cat

Teen Anime Hangout

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout! Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, and...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout!

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Ask a Lawyer in the Library - Virtual Program / Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca - Programa Virtual

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructio...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointme

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.

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, June 6, 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.

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!

Children dancing on books and ABC blocks with music notes and the words "Hola" and "Hello" floating above them.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora del Cuento Bilingüe

Saturday, June 8, 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.

Chris Haley

The Path to Juneteenth

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Through images, text, and narrative, archivist and historian Chris Haley will deliver a presentation which shares some of the measures which were addressed leading up to and culmin...

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: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Through images, text, and narrative, archivist and historian Chris Haley will deliver a presentation which shares some of the measures which were addressed leading up to and culminating in the Emancipation Proclamation, November 1, 1864 abolition

House model and key

Housing Resources

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our friends from Arundel Community Development Services will be sharing information on housing resources available to Anne Arundel County residents including homebuying assistance ...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Our friends from Arundel Community Development Services will be sharing information on housing resources available to Anne Arundel County residents including homebuying assistance and foreclosure prevention. 

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Explore the World in Books

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Each month we will explore a new destination. Readers will share what they have learned through books which might include a history, biography, cookbook, mystery or even a picture ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Each month we will explore a new destination. Readers will share what they have learned through books which might include a history, biography, cookbook, mystery or even a picture book.  Destination: TBD

Neurodiverse Meet Up

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for neurodiverse adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to ...

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: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for neurodiverse adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and meet some new friends. 

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Ask a Lawyer in the Library - Virtual Program / Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca - Programa Virtual

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructio...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointme

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, June 13, 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.

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.

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
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.

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 Sto

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English Conversation Club

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Únase a nosotros para practica...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, June 20, 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.