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Paper Crafts Night!

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Create beautiful works of art using paper! Book pages, origami paper, card stock will all be used to create different wondrous crafts.

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

Create beautiful works of art using paper! Book pages, origami paper, card stock will all be used to create different wondrous crafts.

Gorros Gaucho / Argentine Gaucho Hats

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Teen Area at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

¡Aprende a hacer un gorro de gaucho mientras aprendes sobre los vaqueros argentinos: los gauchos!   Learn how to make a gaucho hat while learning about Argentina's cowboy: ...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Teen Area
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

¡Aprende a hacer un gorro de gaucho mientras aprendes sobre los vaqueros argentinos: los gauchos!  

Learn how to make a gaucho hat while learning about Argentina's cowboy: the Gaucho!

 

Mindful Making

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

Learn Canva

Learn Canva

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Want to easily design eye-catching fliers, compelling presentations, or slick Instagram posts? Come learn the basics of Canva from a library staff member and start creating with th...

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

Want to easily design eye-catching fliers, compelling presentations, or slick Instagram posts? Come learn the basics of Canva from a library staff member and start creating with this versatile design and presentation program!   

Kids Create: Aztec inspired Mosaic

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

School aged children are invited to attend the first session of our new Kids Create series. Each month we will learn about an individual artist or art movement, and create a piece ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

School aged children are invited to attend the first session of our new Kids Create series. Each month we will learn about an individual artist or art movement, and create a piece of artwork inspired by what we learn.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Paint Like... Frida Kahlo

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, STEM/STEAM, Women’s Interest
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Frida Kahlo and create art in her style.  Supplies are limited. Registration required. Kids in grades K-5 only. 

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, STEM/STEAM, Women’s Interest
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Frida Kahlo and create art in her style. 

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

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Be an Artist like Fernando Llort

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Learn about the life and art of the world-renowned artist from El Salvador, Fernando Llort, and then do art projects based off this artwork. 

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Learn about the life and art of the world-renowned artist from El Salvador, Fernando Llort, and then do art projects based off this artwork. 

Stitch n'Chat Details

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

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

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: McFarland, USA (2015, PG)

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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 An...

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)
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, 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.

An adult coloring at a table

Color Me Calm

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge? Come join us in this peaceful and low-stimulus environment.  Feel free to use our coloring materials ...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: 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?

A group of children eating lunch together at a cafeteria table.

Homeschool Lunch and Learn

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us as Eric Epstein from Traveling Science demonstrates how electricity is used in everyday objects. Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy afterward in the library meeting room wit...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as Eric Epstein from Traveling Science demonstrates how electricity is used in everyday objects. Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy afterward in the library meeting room with other homeschoolers.

*Lunch is not provided.

Home Sweet Homeschool Chalkboard

Homeschool Hangout

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are welcome! Note: Activ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are 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.

Kids sitting in theater seats and eating popcorn while watching a movie

Movie and Craft Night

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch a movie on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch a movie on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

The text "Wednesday Wind-Down" and "Kandi Bracelets" are printed above two beaded bracelets and cartoon bears wearing sunglasses.

The Wednesday Wind-Down

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
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...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
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 - take a break and make some Kandi bracelets with us!

title of the program on a colorful background

Banned Book Tiny Art Showcase

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate art, creativity, community, and the Freedom to Read! Our Tiny Art Showcase is back, featuring tiny masterpieces created by your friends and your neighbors, and maybe...

Required
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
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate art, creativity, community, and the Freedom to Read! Our Tiny Art Showcase is back, featuring tiny masterpieces created by your friends and your neighbors, and maybe you!  

A white canvas, colorful watercolor paint pan, and several brushes are arranged on a wooden background

Paint Night

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and fun watercolor paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season. Highly recommended to arrive as clos...

Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and fun watercolor paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season.

Hallyu

Hallyu Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Participants have the option to bring a dish of their choosing to share with other participants.  ...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia.

Participants have the option to bring a dish of their choosing to share with other participants. 
Library will provide tea and other snacks. 

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 image shows the characters from the show "Bluey" posed to take a picture. The characters include Dad, Mum, Bluey, and Bingo.

Down Under Bash!

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Do you love the show, "Bluey"? We do too! Join us at the library for a morning of "Bluey" themed crafts, fun games, and snap some memorable photos! 

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Do you love the show, "Bluey"? We do too! Join us at the library for a morning of "Bluey" themed crafts, fun games, and snap some memorable photos! 

Friendship Bracelets

Craft for a Cause: Friendship Bracelets

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Community Services, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come make friendship bracelets for cancer patients - and earn service hours at the same time!  

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Community Services, Special Events
Event Details:

Come make friendship bracelets for cancer patients - and earn service hours at the same time!

 

Embroidery threads and sample project

Sit and Stitch

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come join others who enjoy needle arts, including embroidery, cross stitch, needle point and knitting. Spend time stitching and chatting.  If you are new to needle arts...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Come join others who enjoy needle arts, including embroidery, cross stitch, needle point and knitting. Spend time stitching and chatting.  If you are new to needle arts, you can learn basic skills from members of the Constel

Person knitting with blue yarn

Homeschool Needlecrafters

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Bring your own working project or come join us to start from scratch! Learn new knitting and crochet skills with the help of friends. All are welcome.

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Bring your own working project or come join us to start from scratch! Learn new knitting and crochet skills with the help of friends. All are welcome.

deale anime club

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, 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!

old microphone with caption Your time to shine

Open Mic Night: Coffee House Style

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring your talent! Sing, dance, read a poem, play an instrument, show your art, or perform a skit for a library audience. Come and perform or to be entertained by the local talent ...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Bring your talent! Sing, dance, read a poem, play an instrument, show your art, or perform a skit for a library audience.

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.

Person knitting with blue yarn

Skeins & Stitches

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

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.