Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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: 476

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...

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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.

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: 488

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

Author Visit: Katherine Center

Monday, August 9th, 2021 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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: 100

Event Details:

We welcome author Katherine Center to our community in a virtual author visit. Katherine is the author of six novels, including the instant New York Times bestsellers How to Walk Away, Things You Save in a Fire, and The Lost ...

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Free Comic Book Day

All Day

Linthicum Library

Library Branch: Linthicum Library

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

Age Group: All

Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events

Event Details:

Celebrate 20 years of Free Comic Books with a free comic, games, and crafts at the Linthicum Library. Thanks to our new neighbor, Cosmic Comix, for the donation. Make sure to visit their new location on Camp Meade Rd. for more free comic titles....

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...

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. ...

Paws to Read

10:30am - 12:30pm

Broadneck Library

Registration

Library Branch: Broadneck Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Books and Writing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.

Event Details:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a dog who loves to listen! Call 410-222-1905 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.

Justice is What Love Looks Like In Public: Discussing Racial Justice

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

The past year has brought many ongoing injustices to a more central focus as we reckon with the ways in which racism and white supremacy have historically shaped both the enrichment and impoverishment of those living in the US. However, simply learni...

STEM Saturday- Plane Tail Adventure!

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: All

Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Learn about the science of airplane tails and how they help those giant machines fly through the air! This is a hybrid event: Register to receive the Zoom link to tune in at home, or join us in the studio to watch Lt Col J...

Adult Writers' Group

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

We welcome writers of all abilities interested in a read and critique group. Open to all forms of writing: poetry, novel, short story, creative nonfiction, memoir... Bring an open mind and a desire to improve your craft. Registration is required in o...

Calling All Scouts!

08/16/2021 @ 10:00am - 08/21/2021 @ 5:00pm

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

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

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Would you like to get a jump on your scouting requirements? Come to the library during the week of August 16th-August 22nd to tour our branch and pick up an activity. ...

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.

Nature Week with the Glen Burnie Library

10:30am - 11:00am

Glen Burnie Library

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library

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

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Special Events

Event Details:

Join the staff of the Glen Burnie Library on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/glenburnielibrary every morning at 10:30am from August 16th to 20th for a special activity celebrating nature. Miss the video? That's okay. Find it under the ...

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

Seats Remaining: 8

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.

Edgewater Library's South County Senior Center Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing, Older Americans

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

This month we will be discussing Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy. Please register to receive the Zoom link to this virtual program. ...

Adoptable Pet Storytime with Paws at the Mall

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Events

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Join Discoveries staff for a storytime highlighting an adoptable animal at Paws at the Mall, the Anne Arundel County SPCA's mall branch. Enjoy pet-themed stories and songs with information on adopting. Find the event live on Discoveries:...

Makerspace Open Hours

3:00pm - 5:00pm

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. ...

Diversity in Crime Fiction

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 100

Event Details:

Join us for a panel discussion from Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime and hear authors have a conversation about diverse voices, publishing, and crime fiction. ...

How to Get the Most From Your Camera Phone

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Special Events, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Do you want to take better smartphone pictures to impress your family and friends? Christine Edwards of the Digital Photography Club of Annapolis will give you tips on how to improve your skills. Registration is required to receive the ...

Babies In Bloom Outside!

9:30am - 10:00am

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:

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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.

Facebook Live Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Online Events

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Find it on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/aacpl ...

Nature Week with the Glen Burnie Library

10:30am - 11:00am

Glen Burnie Library

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library

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

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Special Events

Event Details:

Virtual Preschool Storytime Presented by the Maryland City at Russett Staff

11:00am - 11:15am

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes! Please register to receive the Zoom link to this virtual program. For the best viewing experience, download the Zoom app on your mobile device or computer. Hosted by the Maryland City at Russett Library. ...

Lunch Box Snacks with Giant Foods Nutritionist and the Odenton Library

11:00am - 12:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Join Giant Foods Nutritionist, Angela Parreco, for a hands-on cooking experience to prepare a lunch box ready snack. Recipe and ingredient list will be emailed upon registration. Parent supervision/support/assistance required, as needed base...

Taste Test Tuesday

12:30pm - 1:00pm

Online Events

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing

Event Details:

Grab your lunch or a warm beverage and join us on Instagram to discover some new books! Discoveries staff will read selections from different books at each session. Maybe you'll find your next read with us! Find us at https://www.instagram.com/discov...

Ganar, Planear, Guardar.

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning, Hispanic/Latino Interest

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 500

Event Details:

Aprenda sobre la importancia del seguimiento de sus gastos. La implementación de un presupuesto personal le ayudará a tener el control de su finanzas y monitorear el progreso hacia sus objetivos financieros. Tracking your expenses and impleme...

Busch Annapolis Library Virtual Afternoon Book Club: The Midnight Library: a Novel by Matt Haig

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

This month's selection is "The Midnight Library: A Novel" by Matt Haig. Please sign up to receive the Zoom information. Virtual program presented by Busch Annapolis Staff. ...

Virtual Anime & Manga Club!

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Events

Registration

Library Branch: Online Events

Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics - online! Join your fellow Otaku and enjoy discussing your favorite anime and/or manga with others. Artwork sharing and cosplay is always welcome! This program will be hosted via Z...

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