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A rectangle, nested slightly within a larger purple rectangle, contains a pixel art picture of a library storefront flanked by trees with clouds and stars above it. The words "The Wednesday Wind-Down" sits in the top right corner with "Crafts, Art, Games, & More - relax at your library" below.

The Wednesday Wind-Down

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

The world, and school, can be a pretty rough place - why don't you take a break?  Spend an afternoon with us relaxing, making art, playing games, and more. This month - s...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

The world, and school, can be a pretty rough place - why don't you take a break?  Spend an afternoon with us relaxing, making art, playing games, and more. 

plants, soil, rocks artfully arranged in glass containers

Earth Day Terrariums

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day early by making a terrarium out of a recycled glass container.  All supplies will be provided (while they last). Feel free to bring your own vessel and fou...

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day early by making a terrarium out of a recycled glass container.  All supplies will be provided (while they last). Feel free to bring your own vessel and found objects to make your terrarium. 

Various people playing card game

Learn and Play Board Games

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Use our space to play board games with friends or make new ones. Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection including everything from chess to checkers to modern classic...

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Use our space to play board games with friends or make new ones. Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection including everything from chess to checkers to modern classics. 

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

a group of people dancing in lines

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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!

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: Health & Wellness
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.

 

Thursday Night Art Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Each session we will meet to learn, experiment, and create with a specific art medium or technique. Create something new using our provided supplies, or bring your current paper cr...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Each session we will meet to learn, experiment, and create with a specific art medium or technique.

Group chair yoga class, four people sitting in chairs, stretching their arms over their heads

Chair Yoga for Beginners

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

A modified Hatha yoga class focuses on increasing range of motion and mobility. The postures in this adaptive class take place either seated in a chair or standing while using a ch...

Open
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+), Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Required
Event Details:

A modified Hatha yoga class focuses on increasing range of motion and mobility. The postures in this adaptive class take place either seated in a chair or standing while using a chair as support for balance.

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.

 

gamer-themed cake

Cook & Tell - Fandom Food!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Star Wars? Marvel? Nintendo? Taylor Swift? Wicked? Be as creative as you would like and prepare a fandom-themed dish at home, then bring your creation into th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Star Wars? Marvel? Nintendo? Taylor Swift? Wicked? 

Be as creative as you would like and prepare a fandom-themed dish at home, then bring your creation into the library to share with other teens and tweens!

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.

The Malikat Al Dabke dance troupe

Malikat Al Dabke Performance

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us for an awe-inspiring performance by Malikat Al Dabke (Queens of Dabke) and experience the vibrant and rhythmic traditional dance form known as dabke! Malikat Al D...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Join us for an awe-inspiring performance by Malikat Al Dabke (Queens of Dabke) and experience the vibrant and rhythmic traditional dance form known as dabke!

Photograph of Comacell Brown, and background mural on court.

Meet the Artist: Comacell Brown

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Discover the vibrant world of Comacell Brown, the artist who brings color to Annapolis. Join us for an inspiring journey into his art and story!

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Discover the vibrant world of Comacell Brown, the artist who brings color to Annapolis. Join us for an inspiring journey into his art and story!

Reading Rebels: Read. Write. Relax.

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Reading Rebels is for teens (11-17) who love to read, write, and relax. Talk about the books you've read, try your hand at writing, and relax with music, games and snacks! 

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: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Reading Rebels is for teens (11-17) who love to read, write, and relax. Talk about the books you've read, try your hand at writing, and relax with music, games and snacks! 

Trumpet players and other musicians in Bay Winds playing concert music

Bay Winds Band Concert

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Enjoy a performance from the Annapolis community concert band, Bay Winds.

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy a performance from the Annapolis community concert band, Bay Winds.

Chelsea Stevenson - Artist's Business Headshot

Henna Around the World

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Where did henna come from? The answer might surprise you! In this event, participants are taken around the world to explore the varied ways henna has been adopted by cultural commu...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Where did henna come from? The answer might surprise you! In this event, participants are taken around the world to explore the varied ways henna has been adopted by cultural communities, from medicinal to body art, over thousands of years.

Teen Hangout

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every other Monday afternoon. 

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: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every other Monday afternoon. 

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.

coffee cup, three cookies and an ereader

Intro to Library eBooks and Streaming

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentatio...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentation and demonstration.

Board Games

Monday Game Night

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Grab your family & friends for a fun evening playing classic board games such as checkers, chess, and many more. We will have a selection to choose from or you can bring your o...

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Grab your family & friends for a fun evening playing classic board games such as checkers, chess, and many more. We will have a selection to choose from or you can bring your own. 

deale anime

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have dis...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have discussions, play games, and more!

Stacks of quarters showing growing on soil with plants growing from the top.

Earn It, Plan It, Keep It

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Business and Finance
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn Financial Goal setting, Money Values and Habits, as well as, Creating and Maintaining a Spending Plan with the CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Campaign of Maryland.&...

Open
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+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Business and Finance
Required
Event Details:

Learn Financial Goal setting, Money Values and Habits, as well as, Creating and Maintaining a Spending Plan with the CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Campaign of Maryland. 

Poppy Flowers

Let's Paint Poppy Flowers!

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come explore the work of talented Palestinian artists and paint your own poppy flower artwork!

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Come explore the work of talented Palestinian artists and paint your own poppy flower artwork!

Teen Craft Night: Pressed Flowers

Teen Craft Night: Pressed Flowers

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for our Teen Craft Night at 6 pm to create bookmarks using pressed flowers and Mod Podge!

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for our Teen Craft Night at 6 pm to create bookmarks using pressed flowers and Mod Podge!

Various people playing card game

Party with Nintendo Switch!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

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

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Odenton - Teen Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Teen Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

Stitchin' in the Stacks- Evening Edition

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle, cross stitch, needle point, quilting, rug tufting, macramé, sewing, or any craft. Join fellow crafters on the main library f...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle, cross stitch, needle point, quilting, rug tufting, macramé, sewing, or any craft. Join fellow crafters on the main library floor for a stitchin' good time. 

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.