Pre-K Process Art

10:00am - 11:00am
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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations.

FOR AGES 3 & 4

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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

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.

I Love Summer Party!

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Winter got you feeling chilly? Let’s celebrate summertime! We will read a story about summer, dance, and do a craft. Wear your favorite summer clothes and join us!

Odenton Library Trash Pickup

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Community Services, Gardening & Environment, Outdoor Event
Required
Event Details:

Help your local environment by cleaning up trash near the Odenton Library! For our school age customers, earn a service-learning hour!

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.

 

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.

Family Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Lego Create Challenge

11:30am - 12:30pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the Riviera Beach branch! STEM/STEAM

 

Cardio Drumming For Fun and Fitness

11:45am - 12:15pm
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: Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. 

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.

 

Jazz Concert with USNA The Superintendent's Combo

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Spend a winter afternoon enjoying live music from The Superintendent's Combo which is the United States Naval Academy Band's jazz combo designated to support the many events hosted by the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.

Deaf Social and Game Day

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us at the Severn Library for a silent afternoon of games, ASL practice, and socializing!

Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, ASL Communities, CODA, Interpreters and Friends welcome. 

Voice-off event. 

Eastport Library 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off

2:00pm - 3:30pm
All
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: All
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Prepare your favorite chili at home, then bring it to the library to compete in our 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off. Crockpots to keep the chili warm are encouraged. Judging begins promptly at 2:30pm. Open to all ages.

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.

How to Avoid Fraud, Scams, and Identity Theft

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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: Adult Learning, Community Services, Older Americans
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging information session with Steven Migdal, a Civil Litigator with 45 years of experience.

Comics and Graphic Novels Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Staff Conference Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Join other comic and graphic novel fans to discuss what you are currently reading and recommend other books that the group would enjoy in our quarterly book club.

Lunar New Year Celebration

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Gong Xi Fa Cai! 恭喜发财! Celebrate the new year with crafts and a special activites. 

Paint Like... Alma Thomas

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Arts & DIY, STEM/STEAM, Women’s Interest
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Alma Thomas and create art in her style. 

Supplies are limited. Registration required. Kids in grades K-5 only. 

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.