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

Buddy Bracelets!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Happy Friendship Day! Come and celebrate friendship at the library by making friendship bracelets!

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

Happy Friendship Day! Come and celebrate friendship at the library by making friendship bracelets!

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

Paint Night

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a watercolor paint night! Complete a painting in a fun and relaxed environment.

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, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a watercolor paint night! Complete a painting in a fun and relaxed environment.

This event is in the "All" group.

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 31, 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 "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.

Family Hangout

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Beat the heat and join us for some games, building block challenges, coloring, and more!

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, Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Beat the heat and join us for some games, building block challenges, coloring, and more!

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

Adventure Awaits! Story Quilting Part 3

Wednesday, July 31, 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 final session of this series you’ll learn how to machine quilt fabric squares and prepare them for assembly into a finished wall hanging. Program is targeted to Adults and T...

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 final session of this series you’ll learn how to machine quilt fabric squares and prepare them for assembly into a finished wall hanging. Program is targeted to Adults and Teens 11+ who know how to use a sewing machine.

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

Tarot for Mindfulness

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever been curious about Tarot, and what these beautiful cards are used for? Join us for an introduction to Tarot. This will include how to find spreads, how to read the ca...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Event Details:

Have you ever been curious about Tarot, and what these beautiful cards are used for? Join us for an introduction to Tarot. This will include how to find spreads, how to read the cards, and how to apply these skills to your mindfulness journey.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Upcycled Textiles: T-Shirts

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know the Odenton Library has sewing machines available? Did you know American’s throw away 17 million tons of fabric each year? Bring a couple of old T-Shirts and join us t...

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

Did you know the Odenton Library has sewing machines available? Did you know American’s throw away 17 million tons of fabric each year?

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

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

Friday, August 2, 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. 

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.

Kindness Rocks!

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Help us spread kindness in our community! We will decorate rocks with inspiring messages and designs.  You can place your finished rock in Eastport's Rock Garden for othe...

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Help us spread kindness in our community! We will decorate rocks with inspiring messages and designs.  You can place your finished rock in Eastport's Rock Garden for others to enjoy or take it home to share with someone special. &nb

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, August 5, 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.

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have dis...

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, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have discussions, play games, and more!

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

Preschool Dinosaur Adventure

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Children will engage in early learning activities and creative play through dinosaur themed activity stations. Complete a scavenger hunt, stomp around the dance floor, create a din...

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Children will engage in early learning activities and creative play through dinosaur themed activity stations. Complete a scavenger hunt, stomp around the dance floor, create a dinosaur masterpiece, and more!

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

Preschool Dinosaur Adventure

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Children will engage in early learning activities and creative play through dinosaur themed activity stations. Complete a scavenger hunt, stomp around the dance floor, create a din...

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Children will engage in early learning activities and creative play through dinosaur themed activity stations. Complete a scavenger hunt, stomp around the dance floor, create a dinosaur masterpiece, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Skeins & Stitches

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

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:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

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.

Miniature Figure Painting Party

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come paint your own miniature figure perfect for your favorite Table Top Game character(s)! Paints, brushes, and a limited number of minis are provided. You are welcome and encoura...

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
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Come paint your own miniature figure perfect for your favorite Table Top Game character(s)! Paints, brushes, and a limited number of minis are provided. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own mini figures to paint!
 

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

Paint like Pollock!

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun painting event where you'll get to throw paint around like famous painter Jackson Pollock did! Will be held outdoors if weather permits. 

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

Join us for a fun painting event where you'll get to throw paint around like famous painter Jackson Pollock did! Will be held outdoors if weather permits. 

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

Pre-K Art Party

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of art exploration where we create process art magic with our hands! Wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little messy.

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: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of art exploration where we create process art magic with our hands! Wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little messy.

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

Preschool Drive-In Movie

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Movies, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a special drive-in movie experience at the library! We'll be making cardboard cars and then watching short films with snacks! Registration required. Please regi...

Required
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Movies, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special drive-in movie experience at the library! We'll be making cardboard cars and then watching short films with snacks!

Registration required. Please register each child seperately.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Sip and Social

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

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.

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

Yarn Art

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun art project! We'll be making famous paintings with yarn. All supplies will be provided.

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a fun art project! We'll be making famous paintings with yarn. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Scrapbooking

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you take pictures this summer and wish you could create something special with them? Look no further! Stop by the library to create a scrapbook page of your summer memories!&nb...

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Did you take pictures this summer and wish you could create something special with them? Look no further! Stop by the library to create a scrapbook page of your summer memories! 

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

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome. Guests from the Embroiders Guild of American will be on hand to help those interested in learn more abou...

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

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome. Guests from the Embroiders Guild of American will be on hand to help those interested in learn more about cross stitch and embroidery. 

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

Flicks with Sticks: Notting Hill (1999)(PG-13)

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, 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, 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.

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.

Beginning Crochet

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn to crochet or work on your own project while enjoying the company of other fiber artists. Kids ages 7-11 years old will need an adult to help guide them as they learn.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Learn to crochet or work on your own project while enjoying the company of other fiber artists. Kids ages 7-11 years old will need an adult to help guide them as they learn.

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.