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Flavor Squads Assemble

Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events

Program Type:

Books and Writing

Age Group:

Teens (Ages 11+)

Event Details:

Before leading participants in an interactive game of Windows & Mirrors, MG and YA Author, Paula Chase, will set the tone with a talk about her two great passions, the importan

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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Before leading participants in an interactive game of Windows & Mirrors, MG and YA Author, Paula Chase, will set the tone with a talk about her two great passions, the importance of finding your passion and how reading can fuel your passion. Base...

The Power of the Black Vote: Annual Symposium

Saturday, October 24th, 2020 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events

Program Type:

African American Interest

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This event is being hosted by our friends at the Banneker-Douglass Museum Join historians, artists, and educators to explore the history of African Americans and the vote in the

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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: African American Interest
Event Details:
This event is being hosted by our friends at the Banneker-Douglass Museum Join historians, artists, and educators to explore the history of African Americans and the vote in the State of Maryland. This virtual experience includes: A virtual ...

SERC Science to Go: All About DNA

Saturday, October 24th, 2020 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Events

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Event Details:

Join the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) to learn about DNA in this virtual program! Meet SERC molecular ecologist Dr. Katrina Lohan, take a virtual tour of h

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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 805
Event Details:
Join the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) to learn about DNA in this virtual program! Meet SERC molecular ecologist Dr. Katrina Lohan, take a virtual tour of her lab to get a closer look at how she studies DNA...and conduct a rea...

Understanding the LGBTQIA+ Community

Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Events

Program Type:

Adult Learning, LGBTQIA+ Interest

Age Group:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Event Details:

Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of letters in the LGBTQIA+ acronym? If you have questions about pronouns, identities, or other terminology, we cover the basics as well as giv

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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, LGBTQIA+ Interest
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Seats Remaining: 483
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Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of letters in the LGBTQIA+ acronym? If you have questions about pronouns, identities, or other terminology, we cover the basics as well as give some direction to continue learning. Educators, parents, managers, a...

Family Trivia Night- Scary Edition

Friday, October 30th, 2020 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

All

Event Details:

Join us for virtual "Scary" Family Trivia -  where there's something for everyone! We will have four themed rounds- plus a bonus one! Grab your househ

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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
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Join us for virtual "Scary" Family Trivia -  where there's something for everyone! We will have four themed rounds- plus a bonus one! Grab your household team, play individually, or call up a socially distant friend. The...
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Pajama Storytime with the Severn Library

6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Adults
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Grab your best stuffed friend and your blankie for a snuggly family storytime with your Severn friends and neighbors. Pajamas encouraged! Register once per family. Hosted by the Severn Library.  ...

Virtual Halloween Scavenger Hunt

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Register as a team and work together to find items around your house.  You will be prompted to seek out and find.  Race against the clock to find the items in multiple rounds in order to earn the most points.  The team that e...

SERC Science to Go: All About DNA

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Events
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 805
Event Details:
Join the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) to learn about DNA in this virtual program! Meet SERC molecular ecologist Dr. Katrina Lohan, take a virtual tour of her lab to get a closer look at how she studies DNA...and conduct a rea...

Facebook Live: Let's Vote Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Online Events
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
In honor of early voting and election day, today's storytime is all about voting rights and good citizenship! We will share some of our favorite books, including Equality's Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America by Deborah Diesen, songs and...

Drive-in Sunset Family Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room: Discoveries - Off Site
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Join us for a special outdoor family storytime to celebrate the season (costumes encouraged on 10/29)! Find us on the Green Parking Deck where your registered group will be assigned two parking spaces for distancing purposes.  Bring blankets,...

Sweet & Spooky Family Storytime hosted by Discoveries Library

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:
Celebrate Halloween together at home with our family storytime! Share spooky stories and songs in costume... if you dare! ...

Early Reader Book Club

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Homeschooled students can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader series. Pick up your book club materials at the Discoveries location beforehand! Call the branch at 410-222-0133 if y...

Drive-in Sunset Family Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room: Discoveries - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us for a special outdoor family storytime to celebrate the season (costumes encouraged on 10/29)! Find us on the Green Parking Deck where your registered group will be assigned two parking spaces for distancing purposes.  Bring blankets,...

Stem at Home- Make a Wigglebot

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us for a STEM at Home program. A Wigglebot is a type of robot that spins and vibrates. You will build it using the provided kit and use your creativity to make it your own! Register for this program and pick up a wiggle bot kit at the Deale...

Drive-in Sunset Family Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Registration
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room: Discoveries - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us for a special outdoor family storytime to celebrate the season (costumes encouraged on 10/29)! Find us on the Green Parking Deck where your registered group will be assigned two parking spaces for distancing purposes.  Bring blankets,...

Drive-in Sunset Family Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Registration
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room: Discoveries - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us for a special outdoor family storytime to celebrate the season (costumes encouraged on 10/29)! Find us on the Green Parking Deck where your registered group will be assigned two parking spaces for distancing purposes.  Bring blankets,...

The Art of Gratitude

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Holiday
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Join your Severn friends in a virtual program to make your own gratitude tree. Use the tree to decorate your home and embrace the spirit of thankfulness every day.  Once registered, please pick up your craft tree kit at ...

Everyday Coding Challenge

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Hosted by the Linthicum Library. Are you up to the Everyday Coding Challenge? In this virtual program, you will learn to think like a computer programmer and practice using algorithms, if-then statements, and loops. Test your skills with our unplu...

Pajama Family Storytime Hosted by the Edgewater Library

7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Put on your coziest pajamas and snuggle up for a special storytime! After you register, come to the library to pick up some supplies via curbside, so we can do crafts and games together! Register once per family. ...

Virtual Winter Scavenger Hunt

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Register as a team and work together to find items around your house.  You will be prompted to seek out and find.  Race against the clock to find the items in multiple rounds in order to earn the most points.  The team that e...

Virtual Countdown to Noon!

11:30am - 12:15pm
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:
Stay home and countdown to noon with your favorite end of the year library program! Join us live on the Discoveries Facebook page for stories, songs and our annual countdown to the new year! Hosted by Discoveries Library staff ...

Glen Burnie Library Presents Mindfulness Through Yoga: Kids

3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Yoga that will help kids with Mindfulness, led by Michele Bickley of LiveLifeYoga.org  ...

Virtual New Year Scavenger Hunt

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Events
Registration
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Register as a team and work together to find items around your house.  You will be prompted to seek out and find.  Race against the clock to find the items in multiple rounds in order to earn the most points.  The team that e...

Drumbeat for Change

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Books and Writing, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 500
Event Details:
Throughout history, kids have been agents of change. Author Kelly Starling Lyons shares her picture books, One Million Men and Me and Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice & Sing Inspired Generations, that celebrate their roles in making a difference...

Freedom Bound: Runaways of the Chesapeake

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 500
Event Details:
Before there was Harriet Tubman or Frederick Douglas, there were freedom seekers Stephen and Candis who ran away to freedom. Learn about their freedom stories and other runaways from Maryland told through an interactive virtual to...

Virtual Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Events
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Register as a team and work together to find items around your house.  You will be prompted to seek out and find.  Race against the clock to find the items in multiple rounds in order to earn the most points.  The team that e...

How To Be A Children's Book Author and Illustrator: One Artist's Journey

10:00am - 10:45am
Online Events
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Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 500
Event Details:
Author and illustrator Don Tate hasn't always been a lover of words. As a child, he struggled with reading. Books didn't hold his attention. In this session, Don will discuss his journey from shy, reluctant reader to celebrated author and illustrator...