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A family of various animals reading a story together under a rainbow with books around them.

Rainbow Family Storytime

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Enjoy stories about LGBTQ+ families, friendship, and love and participate in rainbow themed crafts and activities. Come dressed as colorfully as you'd like.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Enjoy stories about LGBTQ+ families, friendship, and love and participate in rainbow themed crafts and activities. Come dressed as colorfully as you'd like.

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

The ABC's of Hip Hop

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Baba Bomani’s program uses rhythm and rhyme to explain basic reading and math concepts such as how to recognize syllables and showing how a rapper’s flow is simply a number bond ma...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Baba Bomani’s program uses rhythm and rhyme to explain basic reading and math concepts such as how to recognize syllables and showing how a rapper’s flow is simply a number bond math equation!

Let's Celebrate Differences: Pride

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come celebrate differences with Kindness Grows Here, Inc. (KGH)  as local teens read their favorite LGBTQ+ themed children's books. They will also tal...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Come celebrate differences with Kindness Grows Here, Inc. (KGH)  as local teens read their favorite LGBTQ+ themed children's books. They will also talk about why they love each book.

Early Pride

From Twilight into Sunset: LGBTQ+ History in Maryland

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

For as long as there has been a place called Maryland, there have been people whom we would today see as fitting within the LGBTQ+ community. As cities grew in the 19th century, ne...

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: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

For as long as there has been a place called Maryland, there have been people whom we would today see as fitting within the LGBTQ+ community.

Blue and gray arrows with the words "Special Event" in one of the prominent arrows

"Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show Reception

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at 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:

Join us for the opening celebrations of our Pride Art Show with contributions made from customers, community, and staff. Information for how you can submit artwork can be found ...

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: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for the opening celebrations of our Pride Art Show with contributions made from customers, community, and staff.

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.

image of gavel and legal books

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

Wednesday, June 26, 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 27, 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, June 28, 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! 

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

"Share You Story With Pride" Gallery Hours

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come and view the "Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show in our meeting room. Or call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule your own viewing time. 

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Come and view the "Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show in our meeting room. Or call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule your own viewing time. 

Black flier with cartoon diverse people saying hello in white letters

Discover English Conversation Club / Club de Conversación Descubriendo Inglés

Monday, July 1, 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.

Rainbow colors

From Twilight to Sunshine: LGBTQ+ History in Maryland

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Before language existed to identify persons whose gender expression and/or sexuality were non-conforming, nineteenth and early twentieth century local newspapers offered tantalizin...

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: Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Before language existed to identify persons whose gender expression and/or sexuality were non-conforming, nineteenth and early twentieth century local newspapers offered tantalizing clues that all was not straight and narrow.

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Regie Cabico image

Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Japanese lucky cat

Teen Anime Hangout

Tuesday, July 2, 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!

image of gavel and legal books

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

Wednesday, July 3, 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

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, July 6, 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.

Woman assisting patron at desktop computer

Citizenship Mock Interviews

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Career Development, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice and prepare for the U.S. citizenship interview. We provide a supportive environment with a mock interview and helpful resources to boost confidence and readiness for this ...

Required
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: Adult Learning, Career Development, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Practice and prepare for the U.S. citizenship interview. We provide a supportive environment with a mock interview and helpful resources to boost confidence and readiness for this important step in the naturalization process.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

"Share Your Story With Pride" Gallery Hours

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come and view the "Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show in our meeting room. Or call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule your own viewing time. 

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Come and view the "Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show in our meeting room. Or call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule your own viewing time. 

Book club members discussing book

Explore the World in Books

Tuesday, July 9, 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

image of gavel and legal books

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

Wednesday, July 10, 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

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

"Share You Story With Pride" Gallery Hours

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come and view the "Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show in our meeting room. Or call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule your own viewing time. 

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Come and view the "Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show in our meeting room. Or call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule your own viewing time. 

International Snack Food Tasting

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Send your tastebuds around the world at our International Snack Food Tasting program! Explore other cultures through sweet and savory snacks and vote on your favorites.  No...

Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Send your tastebuds around the world at our International Snack Food Tasting program! Explore other cultures through sweet and savory snacks and vote on your favorites. 

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, July 11, 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.