Babies in Bloom

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Cancelled

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Event Details:

Update: This program is CANCELLED due to the closure of Crofton Library for improvements. The library will be closed through December 29, 2024.

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
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)
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

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

Babies in Bloom

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Babies in Bloom

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Babies at Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies at Play

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.

Babies in Bloom

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Toddler Tinker Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive - through play!

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

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

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Cancelled

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Event Details:

Update: This program is CANCELLED due to the closure of Crofton Library for improvements. The library will be closed through December 29, 2024.

All Abilities Activities

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, 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 adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and meet some new friends. 

 

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

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, 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 appointme

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!

 

Certification Course First Aid, CPR & AED

3:30pm - 5:45pm
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

This course, American Heart Association, is ideal for individuals with little to no medical training who need a completion card for their job, regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements.

Kids Create: Chinese Ink Wash

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

School aged children are invited to attend our new Kids Create series. Each month we will learn about an individual artist or art movement, and create a piece of artwork inspired by what we learn.

Rad Readers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Does your 3rd-5th grader like to read, play games, and have fun?

Party with Nintendo Wii!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Wii Video Game System!

Cancelled

Reading Rebels: Get InFormation!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Ages 11+)
Required
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Reading Rebels is for teens (11-17) who love to read, snack, and hang out over crafts and games!

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Put on your PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend for a sleepover at the library. After a special storytime, tuck in the animals and say goodnight. Come back the next day to find out what mischief they got into!

Chess Club

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Nutcracker Storytime & Preview

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for the story of the Nutcracker and a preview of the ballet by The Chesapeake Ballet Company.

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Open
Required
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
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

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.

 

STEM - Grow Your Own Crystals

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

We'll learn how to crystallize things we find while foraging and experiment with creating the most colorful and exciting crystals we can! 

Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual
Event Details:

Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting.

Bedtime Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Family Storytime

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Mad Hatters Knitting Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport - Other In-library location
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome at this monthly meeting. Bring your own project or use our materials to work on projects for charity.

South County Freewrites

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

With Natalie Goldberg's guidelines and a set of guided writing prompts, we write.

Sharing is optional.

There is no critiquing, commenting, or suggestions made.

Beginner's Bluegrass Jam

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking to develop deeper knowledge of tunes commonly played.

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.