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Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Need volunteer hours? Have great ideas to improve our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. We will also be doing orientation for summer volunteering.

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

Need volunteer hours? Have great ideas to improve our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. We will also be doing orientation for summer volunteering.

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Mountain Road Adventurer's Guild

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as the Dame themself has left for battle - leaving you without a graduat

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as the Dame themself has left for battle - leaving you without a graduat

cartoon cat playing ukulele

Ukulele Group Strum

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

This small group setting is a fun way to develop your ukulele skills! Meet with fellow ukulele players from the area, and feel free to bring song requests.

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

This small group setting is a fun way to develop your ukulele skills! Meet with fellow ukulele players from the area, and feel free to bring song requests.

Art Night

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

A fun night of creating art! During Art Night, staff will guide you as you create your very own work of art using a variety of art supplies.

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

A fun night of creating art! During Art Night, staff will guide you as you create your very own work of art using a variety of art supplies.

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D20 Gamers Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

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

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

A floral arrangement inspired by The Senator's Wife by Liv Constantine

Books in Bloom Presented by Hollyberry Garden Club

All Day 5/16 - 5/18
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Enjoy floral arrangements inspired by books displayed throughout the library.

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Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Enjoy floral arrangements inspired by books displayed throughout the library.

A group of teens building a structure out of K'NEX.

Homeschool Teen Time

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Hang out with other homeschool teens as we play a variety of games, try out some cool library technology, and more!

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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+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hang out with other homeschool teens as we play a variety of games, try out some cool library technology, and more!

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, 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!  

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

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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: Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Build & Play

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

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

brick wall with the words library after hours teens only

After Hours Lock-In Party

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Other In-library location
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. 

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Riviera Beach Library Community Festival

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Join us for a day of fun with music, crafts, and activities while getting a chance to meet your neighbors and visit information tables from organizations within our community.

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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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a day of fun with music, crafts, and activities while getting a chance to meet your neighbors and visit information tables from organizations within our community.

Board Games

Family & Friends Game Afternoon

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Bring your family & friends for game night at Glen Burnie Library. Play one of our games or bring your own!

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Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring your family & friends for game night at Glen Burnie Library. Play one of our games or bring your own!

The Jewish Museum of Maryland

Holocaust Memory Project

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Jewish American Heritage Month, Older Americans
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Presented by the Jewish Museum of Maryland, the Holocaust Memory Project “translates statistics into people.” This presentation utilizes the oral history of 2-3 of the survivors from the museum's Holocaust Memory Project archive.

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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Jewish American Heritage Month, Older Americans
Event Details:

Presented by the Jewish Museum of Maryland, the Holocaust Memory Project “translates statistics into people.” This presentation utilizes the oral history of 2-3 of the survivors from the museum's Holocaust Memory Project archive.

Movie poster for Turning Red

Family Movie: Turning Red

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Enjoy snacks and crafts with the whole family as we watch the movie Turning Red (PG, 2022, 1hr 40min).

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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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy snacks and crafts with the whole family as we watch the movie Turning Red (PG, 2022, 1hr 40min).

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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Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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

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Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: 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: Yesterday (PG-13, 2019)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Beatles fans: bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie featuring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran, Kate McKinnon and others.

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

Beatles fans: bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie featuring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran, Kate McKinnon and others.

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.

pretty purple tarot

Read the Cards: Mental Health and Tarot

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Explore how to read and interpret tarot as a method of meditation, and stress relief. Work with tarot decks to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself, and even seek guidance from the cards. 

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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+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Explore how to read and interpret tarot as a method of meditation, and stress relief. Work with tarot decks to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself, and even seek guidance from the cards. 

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Homeschool Lunch and Learn

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)

CoreShark H20 presents Wonderful Watershed! What is a watershed and how do our actions on land impact the Chesapeake Bay?

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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+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

CoreShark H20 presents Wonderful Watershed! What is a watershed and how do our actions on land impact the Chesapeake Bay?

Teen Hangout

Monday, May 19, 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.

Teen Study Break: Game Night

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

As the semester comes to a close, relax and re-group with a much-needed study break! Bring your friends along for a game night. A mix of board games and video games will be available. 

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Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

As the semester comes to a close, relax and re-group with a much-needed study break! Bring your friends along for a game night. A mix of board games and video games will be available. 

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.

deale anime

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, May 19, 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!

Hands planting flowering plants

Severna Park Plant Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Join us for a fun and plant-centered evening!

Upcoming
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Registration Required
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: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and plant-centered evening!

a peace lily plant in a gray pot with the AACPL logo

Crofton Houseplant Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and plenty of time for questions and discussion.

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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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and plenty of time for questions and discussion.

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Open Mic Night: Coffee House Style

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

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

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Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: 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.

Chess Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Come learn and play chess with the Broadneck Highschool Chess Club. All ages and experience levels welcome. 

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

Come learn and play chess with the Broadneck Highschool Chess Club. All ages and experience levels 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.