Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Yoga Storytime with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Friday, July 30th, 2021 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Online Events

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Events

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 469

Event Details:

Children will enjoy this special yoga-themed virtual storytime led by certified yoga instructor, Kimberly Murphy, incorporating songs, breathing techniques, and yoga postures to tell a story. Start your little ones on a mindfulness journey that ...

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Sign Language Interpreter Request

Sign language interpreters are available for library sponsored programs. For more information or to schedule an interpreter, complete this request form no later than one week prior to the event date.

Riviera Beach Lunchtime Book Club (July): Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

Friday, July 30th, 2021 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Books and Writing

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Join staff from the Riviera Beach Library for a lunchtime book club on Zoom. July's selection is Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. Registration required. ...

Stevens Puppets presents Beauty and the Beast

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 484

Event Details:

Join Beauty on her journey from her good natured acceptance of her family’s changing fortunes to her adventurous stay in the Beast’s castle as she teaches him to love himself and share that love with others. Vibrantly colorful hand-painted...

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter Request

Baby Beats

Friday, August 6th, 2021 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Online Events

Program Type:

Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 491

Event Details:

The Beatbox Dads are Mr. Root and Mr. Max, two Human Beatboxers from Baltimore, MD. Their Baby Beats! show features music, language and movement, designed to engage and elicit kinesthetic and linguistic response from young audiences and the adults th...

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter Request

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Toddler Time 2.0

All Day 6/1 - 8/31

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Do you have a toddler and need ideas for keeping them busy? Do you miss attending Toddler Time at the library? We have a great way to entertain your little one! Sign up for the Toddler Time 2.0 email list and we will send you a recorded storytime fea...

Take and Make: Raccoon

All Day 7/26 - 7/31

Riviera Beach Library

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Arts & DIY

Event Details:

Make a cute raccoon friend. ...

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

11:00am - 1:00pm

Online Events

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, 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 appointment,...

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Busch Annapolis Library

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, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Join us at the new Busch Annapolis Library Makerspace and see what you can make! Come use our sewing machines, learn to make buttons, use our 3D pens, and more. ...

Pop-Up Library at Lake Waterford Park

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mountain Road Library

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Mountain Road - Off Site

Age Group: All

Program Type: Special Events, Outdoor Event

Event Details:

Visit the pop-up library to check out books, get a library card and enjoy a strolling story. We will be at Lake Waterford Park every Wednesday in June and July (weather permitting). Hosted by the Mountain Road Library. ...

Book Buddies: Read a Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Crofton Library

Registration

Library Branch: Crofton Library

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Books and Writing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Book buddies will discuss titles from the Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur series by Brandon Montclare, followed by snacks and activities! For ages: 8-12 years old. Registration is required. This event will be held outside, on the lawn. In case o...

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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.

Family Yoga

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Registration

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Age Group: All

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Join us on the Green Garage Parking deck here at Westfield Annapolis Mall for a beginner-friendly family yoga class. All ages and abilities welcome. Please bring your own exercise mat or towel (or two) and any other props as ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

Release and Waiver Form

Some of our programs, such as yoga, martial arts and programs with animals, require the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Algunos de nuestros programas, incluyendo el yoga, artes marciales y programas con los animales, requieren que los participantes completen un documento de Renuncia y Descargo de Responsabilidad.

Small Business Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 92

Event Details:

Do you have a side hustle? Drive for Uber or Lyft? Join us to learn the basics of building your business with an emphasis on managing your taxes. This virtual program is presented in partnership with the Annapolis/Anne Arundel Financial Educa...

Virtual Storytime with the Odenton Library

11:00am - 11:30am

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Event Details:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities with staff from the Odenton Library. ...

Outdoor Music & Movement

11:30am - 12:15pm

Brooklyn Park Library

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Books and Writing, Performing Arts & Music, Storytimes

Music & Movement

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

Event Details:

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

Family Virtual Cooking Class: Try Something New with Your Frozen Fruit

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 45

Event Details:

For the love of frozen fruit! Frozen fruit is good for more than smoothies, it can be a great way to add some sweetness to sauces, vinaigrettes and more! Join Giant Nutritionist, Angela Parreco, to learn a variety of ways to utilize frozen fruits! ...

Crazy Concoctions: Dynamite Demos Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Glen Burnie Library

Registration

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event

Registration Required

Waitlist Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Fizz! Bang! Pow! See some sensational science demos. Registration required as space is limited. Please bring your own blanket to sit on. Outdoor events may be subject inclement weather cancellations. If weather is in question, please c...

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Accompanying Adults

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

Real vs. Mythical Creatures Trivia

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: All

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Event Details:

Can you spot the real or extinct creatures that lived in our planet from those who come from folklore around the world? Do you have an expansive knowledge on both extinct & endangered animals? See how many questions you can answer&nbs...

Summer BINGO hosted by the Severn Library

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: All

Program Type: Games, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 31

Event Details:

Join your Severn neighbors for a fun family game night with Summer Bingo on Zoom. Small prizes included in the kit for the whole family. Kit pick up starts Monday, July 19th. Kits must be picked up from the Severn Library by 6 pm on Thursday July 29t...

Celebrating Black Excellence in Maryland Libraries

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 414

Event Details:

Join us for an evening of conversation with Black library personnel from around the state as they discuss their library journeys, both trials and successes, within this profession. You must register for this program to receive the Zoom Webinar lin...

We Love Bikes

10:00am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Registration

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outdoor Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 26

Event Details:

Do you love to ride your bike? Come join the Severn Library for a bicycle celebration! We will have an obstacle course, bike crafts, bike safety information, and more! We will meet at Provinces Park for the festivities, then ride to the libra...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

Release and Waiver Form

Some of our programs, such as yoga, martial arts and programs with animals, require the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Algunos de nuestros programas, incluyendo el yoga, artes marciales y programas con los animales, requieren que los participantes completen un documento de Renuncia y Descargo de Responsabilidad.

Yoga Storytime with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

10:30am - 11:15am

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 469

Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter Request

Riviera Beach Lunchtime Book Club (July): Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Join staff from the Riviera Beach Library for a lunchtime book club on Zoom. July's selection is Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. Registration required. ...

Toddler Time Outside!

9:30am - 10:30am

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes, Outdoor Event

Event Details:

Enjoy a program of music, bounces, stories, and rhymes outside on the Green Garage Parking Deck event space here at Westfield Annapolis Mall. Feel free to bring something handy to wave to the music like a scarf or blankie. No registration necessar...

Paws to Read

10:00am - 11:00am

Edgewater Library

Registration

Library Branch: Edgewater Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Teen Area

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Books and Writing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a dog who loves to listen! Call 410-222-1538 to reserve a 15 minute appointment. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

Release and Waiver Form

Some of our programs, such as yoga, martial arts and programs with animals, require the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Algunos de nuestros programas, incluyendo el yoga, artes marciales y programas con los animales, requieren que los participantes completen un documento de Renuncia y Descargo de Responsabilidad.

Ask a Master Gardener

10:00am - 1:00pm

Crofton Library

Library Branch: Crofton Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Lobby

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Ask A Master Gardener

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

Event Details:

There will be a table in the lobby. ...

Animal Crossing Dream Island on Nintendo Switch

All Day 8/1 - 8/31

Riviera Beach Library

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Other In-library location

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Calling all Animal Crossing fans! Explore the dream island of Riviera, created by Riviera Beach branch staff. DA:7221-8455-2583 The island is available to explore* 24/7. *Nintendo online subscription required to visit dream islands. &nbs...

Supercool Just For You Storytime!

11:00am - 11:30am

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Registration

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Join us for a super cool, small sized storytime inside the library programming room. To keep groups small, this event is registration only!. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

Arnold Senior Center Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing, Older Americans

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

During our Zoom book club for August we will discuss Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer. Hosted by the Broadneck Library. ...

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