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.

Music and Movement

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: Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

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

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.

Saturday Storytime Surprise

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

Enjoy a different surprise storytime each time. Will there be a craft? Music? Dragons? Unicorns? Whatever the theme, families with little ones are sure to have a lot of fun!

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:

Join us for a transformative series where we explore the incredible power of meditation and mindfulness through simple effective techniques.

Adult Book Club: Trust

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. 

Flying V Theatre presents: Bulleketroet

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

When a desperate woodcutter is sent on a wild-goose chase to find quick riches, he encounters something much darker in the woods instead.

The Whyrates: "The Science Pirates' Alchemy Show!"

11:00am - 12:00pm
All
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEAM

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Come join the Whyrates on their voyage to discover the wonders of science!

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.

 

Color Our World with the Science Guys

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: All
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations, young scientists will learn about light sources, prisms, and the science of rainbows!

Eco Adventures: Wild World of Colors

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Calling all wildlife artists! Join our Camo expert by choosing animal figures to put into our canvas and help create a wildlife masterpiece. Then poof!

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form. 


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

Groovy Tie Dye

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for some tie dye fun! Bring your own items and get creative! We’ll provide the dye—just drop in and make something colorful!

Money Smart Art Market

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Event Details:

Use pretend money to purchase arts and crafts supplies for making your own creations. Learn how to be smart about money and take home your unique creation! 

Hand Sewing

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Learn a new skill: how to sew by hand! Learn simple alterations and repairs. Materials will be provided.

Flicks with Sticks: The Notebook (2005, PG-13)

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters also very welcome.

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.

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, 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.