Community Shred Event

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Community Services, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Help the planet by participating in our Community Shred Event.  Shredding unwanted paper helps keep it out of the landfill!

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Lobby
Audience: 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.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
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 Fitness!

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Kindergarten Readiness, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Calling all preschoolers! Grab your grown-up and join this PE themed program as we listen to songs, dance, play games, and more!

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.

 

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.

Sensory Playtime

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: Accessibility, Kindergarten Readiness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Through sensory play, children use scientific processes to investigate new sensations. We will have different stations to explore!

Bee Hotels

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Create a bee hotel using recycled materials to give these important pollinators a place to rest. Learn about different types of bees, and why they are beneficial for the environment. 

Introduction to Meditation

10:30am - 11:30am
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness with our Introduction to Meditation program. This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you learn to cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity.

Brooklyn Park Community Baby Shower / Baby shower comunitario de Brooklyn Park

11:00am - 1:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Adults
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Adults
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness
Event Details:

Games, prizes, music and fun for women with a baby on the way in Brooklyn Park!

¡Juegos, premios, música y diversión para mujeres esperando un bebé en Brooklyn Park! 

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.

Family Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
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.

Baby Prom

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

Break out your dancing shoes and get your little one dressed in their itty-bitty best for our Fourth annual Baby Prom! Black-tie onesies optional.

Comics and Graphic Novels Club

2:30pm - 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.

Color Me Calm

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge?

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.