American Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today!

Family Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
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

Family Storytime

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

Event Details:

Stay after for some age appropriate toys and conversation!

Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Open
Required
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, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse
Required

Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime

This supportive, judgment-free storytime is geared toward Preschool children (0-5) who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. Space is limited and registration is required. Siblings welcome. 

Please register once per family.

Young Child at Play

10:30am - 11:00am
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
Event Details:

Young children will enjoy books, music, and developmentally appropriate toys and activities during an hour of unstructured social time. 

Cancelled

Pre-K Art Party: Arab American Heritage Month

10:30am - 11:30am
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: Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will create their own works of art inspired by the styles and techniques of Arab and Arab American artists.

Earth Day Sensory Play

10:30am - 12:30pm
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: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

This program is perfect for hands-on exploring while learning about the importance of Earth Day and taking care of our planet.

Upcoming Preschool Art:

Babies in Bloom

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
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!

Homeschool Teen Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+)
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hang out with other homeschool teens as we play a variety of games, try out some cool library technology, and more!

Music and Movement

11:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

Music & Movement

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

Riviera Beach Book Club: Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Library Spring Break!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:

Magic Demystified: A Tutorial of Tricks!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Special Events
Event Details:

Learn a few magic tricks that are beginner friendly through crafting and more!

Lego Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

After Hours Sensory Friendly Teen Lock-In

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Accessibility, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library at our sensory-friendly lock-in! We'll have crafts, games, fidget toys, snacks and lots of fun while accommodating different sensory needs and abilities.

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.

After Hours Teen Lock-In

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library at our after hours party! We'll have crafts, games, pizza + snacks and lots of fun activities to explore. For ages 11 to 18.

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.

 

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.