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Celebrate Comics and Graphic Novels

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Come join us for an event that celebrates comics and graphic novels. There will be crafts and giveaways that explore this wonderful written and artistic form. Cosplay is welcome.

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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+)
Program Type: Books and Writing
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Come join us for an event that celebrates comics and graphic novels. There will be crafts and giveaways that explore this wonderful written and artistic form. Cosplay is welcome.

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Prakriti Dance Performance: Through Fish Eyes

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

“Through Fish Eyes” is a unique performance that utilizes Bharata Natyam to create awareness about the ocean and its dwindling marine ecosystems. The ocean comes to life, telling tales of how man and nature once co-existed in harmony.

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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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

“Through Fish Eyes” is a unique performance that utilizes Bharata Natyam to create awareness about the ocean and its dwindling marine ecosystems. The ocean comes to life, telling tales of how man and nature once co-existed in harmony.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Make A Comic Book

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Learn how comic book professionals work together to make and publish comics, and then work as a team to make a comic book to print, share, and take home.

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Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, STEAM
Event Details:

Learn how comic book professionals work together to make and publish comics, and then work as a team to make a comic book to print, share, and take home.

Small Fabric Basket

Machine Sewing Basics

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Did you know the Odenton Library Has Sewing Machines? Come to one of our Machine Sewing Basics classes to learn how to operate the library's sewing machines and practice a few simple sewing techniques.

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Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know the Odenton Library Has Sewing Machines? Come to one of our Machine Sewing Basics classes to learn how to operate the library's sewing machines and practice a few simple sewing techniques.

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.

 

Teen Hangout

Monday, May 5, 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+)

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

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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.

Board Games

Monday Game Night

Monday, May 5, 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

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. 

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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. 

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Anime & Manga Club

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

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!

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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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, 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!

Teen Craft Night: Sea Glass Art

Teen Craft Night: Sea Glass Art

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Join us for our Teen Craft Night at 6 pm to create your own mini masterpiece out of sea glass!

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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 your own mini masterpiece out of sea glass!

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Homeschool STEAM: Protecting Waterways

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Discover how pollution enters our waterways and impacts water quality. Learn simple steps you can take to help protect and preserve the health of our waterways for generations to come. 

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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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how pollution enters our waterways and impacts water quality. Learn simple steps you can take to help protect and preserve the health of our waterways for generations to come. 

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Screen-Free Week Celebration

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Museums and Birds and Ukes, oh my! There is so much to borrow from the library beyond books. Discover ways to stay busy using good old-fashioned fun during Screen-Free Week.

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

Museums and Birds and Ukes, oh my! There is so much to borrow from the library beyond books. Discover ways to stay busy using good old-fashioned fun during Screen-Free Week.

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Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Calling all teens! Do you have an awesome idea for an event you wish the library would host? Do you want to know more about how event planning at the library works? Or are you looking for a way to earn some service hours?

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Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Do you have an awesome idea for an event you wish the library would host? Do you want to know more about how event planning at the library works? Or are you looking for a way to earn some service hours?

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.

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Paint Night: Spring

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Join us for an evening of inspired creativity & paint along with us as we recreate a seasonal masterpiece!
All materials will be provided by the library.

**Please register all attendees individually.**

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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: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of inspired creativity & paint along with us as we recreate a seasonal masterpiece!
All materials will be provided by the library.

**Please register all attendees individually.**

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Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

It's easier than you think to have fun playing the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele?

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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: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's easier than you think to have fun playing the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele?

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

DIY Mother's Day Gifts

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)

Create your own handmade sugar scrubs, hand lotions, and bath bombs for the parent or caregiver in your life. 

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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+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Create your own handmade sugar scrubs, hand lotions, and bath bombs for the parent or caregiver in your life. 

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Learn and Play Board Games

Wednesday, May 7, 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

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. 

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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. 

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Scrabble

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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

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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.

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Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

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!

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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!

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Gyotaku: Fish Printing

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)

Come join us and learn about the art of Japanese Fish Printing (Gyotaku) by creating your very own marine art!

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Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Event Details:

Come join us and learn about the art of Japanese Fish Printing (Gyotaku) by creating your very own marine art!

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Beginner Line Dancing

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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!

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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: 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.

 

Make Art: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Make Art: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Learn about notable Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, then create an art piece using of those artists' techniques.

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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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about notable Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, then create an art piece using of those artists' techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

Walk-Ins Welcome

Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.

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Teen Writing Club: Online Edition

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to share, or just listen. 

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to share, or just listen. 

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K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

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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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

Disclaimer(s)

Walk-Ins Welcome

Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Build & Play:

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

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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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: STEAM

Build & Play

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

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K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

Upcoming
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Registration Required
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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

Disclaimer(s)

Walk-Ins Welcome

Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.

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.