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Broadneck Needlecrafters

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neurodiverse Meet Up

Wednesday, July 17, 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. 

This event is in the "All" group.

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafty Seniors

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a craft you are working on while visiting with your library neighbors.  Or, if you don't have your own project in the works, we will guide you as you create your own wor...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Bring a craft you are working on while visiting with your library neighbors.  Or, if you don't have your own project in the works, we will guide you as you create your own work of art using a variety of library provided art supplies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mad Hatters Knitting Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport - Other In-library location at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participants may choose to work on their own knit and crochet projects or use our materials to work on projects that will be donated to a good cause.  

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport - Other In-library location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Participants may choose to work on their own knit and crochet projects or use our materials to work on projects that will be donated to a good cause.  

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adventure Awaits! Story Quilting Part 2

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

In the second session of this series you’ll learn how to machine quilt fabric squares. You can create new images to be printed on fabric following the library’s summer theme of Sta...

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

In the second session of this series you’ll learn how to machine quilt fabric squares. You can create new images to be printed on fabric following the library’s summer theme of Starting the Adventure in Reading. (Continuing on July 31)

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Travel Journal: Ideas for setting up and creating a fun Souvenir

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to start and use a travel journal while on your adventures! Supplies are limited. Registration required. Teens and Adults only. 

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to start and use a travel journal while on your adventures! Supplies are limited. Registration required. Teens and Adults only. 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make a Mini-Adventurer!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come bring a miniature or adopt an unpainted adventurer from the library to decorate! Will they become the hero of your next quest, the villain, or perhaps your D&D party's fav...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games
Event Details:

Come bring a miniature or adopt an unpainted adventurer from the library to decorate! Will they become the hero of your next quest, the villain, or perhaps your D&D party's favorite NPC? You decide!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art Night- Kawaii Art

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? Have you always wanted to learn how to create your very own masterpiece? Join us for a night of creating art! During Art Night, we...

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? Have you always wanted to learn how to create your very own masterpiece?

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Community Service Crafternoon

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Community Services
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Earn service hours while making a craft to serve a community need. Project to be announced.

Required
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Community Services
Required
Event Details:

Earn service hours while making a craft to serve a community need. Project to be announced.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Crafternoon

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of crafting!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of crafting!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

"Share You Story With Pride" Gallery Hours

Monday, July 22, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

All Abilities Art

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Everyone deserves to experience and access the joy of making something beautiful. We welcome teen and adult artists of all abilities to an hour of making art and new friends.

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: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Everyone deserves to experience and access the joy of making something beautiful. We welcome teen and adult artists of all abilities to an hour of making art and new friends.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Craft for a Cause: Heart Pillows

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come make heart pillows for cancer patients - and earn service hours at the same time! Finished pillows will be donated to Kits to Heart.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Come make heart pillows for cancer patients - and earn service hours at the same time!

Finished pillows will be donated to Kits to Heart.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Movie and Craft Night

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch a movie on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch a movie on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Family Craft Night: Reusable T-Shirt Bag

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Make a reusable shopping bag from a t-shirt. No sewing required! All supplies will be provided.

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Make a reusable shopping bag from a t-shirt. No sewing required! All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "All" group.

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Clickin and Brickin

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Stop by and put your building skills to the test with four different brick building stations! Build a miniature golf course, or a mashed up monster! Play a new twist on charades an...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Stop by and put your building skills to the test with four different brick building stations! Build a miniature golf course, or a mashed up monster! Play a new twist on charades and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrapbooking Hangout

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a scrapbooking social! Work on an independent project and share ideas! Bring your own photos and scrapbook, and we will provide a variety of craft supplies for you to g...

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: Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Event Details:

Join us for a scrapbooking social! Work on an independent project and share ideas! Bring your own photos and scrapbook, and we will provide a variety of craft supplies for you to get creative.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Pre-K Process Art

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations. FOR AGES 3 & 4

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations.

FOR AGES 3 & 4

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hobby Fair

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Games, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Looking to start a new hobby or meet up with fellow hobbyists and don't know where to start? Come check out our Hobby Fair! Enjoy meeting with a variety of local organizations, ...

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: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Games, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Looking to start a new hobby or meet up with fellow hobbyists and don't know where to start? Come check out our Hobby Fair!

Enjoy meeting with a variety of local organizations, clubs, and hobby groups that you can learn from and join!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Me Calm

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge? Come join us in this peaceful and low-stimulus environment.  Feel free to use our coloring materials ...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge?

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Purple Crayon Party

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Celebrate the classic children's book Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson with fun and games at the library! Preschoolers will listen to the original book an...

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: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Celebrate the classic children's book Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson with fun and games at the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Mindful Art of Zentangle

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in person for this meditative art form led by a certified Zentangle instructor. We will combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn patterns that inspire creativity an...

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: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us in person for this meditative art form led by a certified Zentangle instructor. We will combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn patterns that inspire creativity and relaxation. No previous art experience needed.

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.