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Junk Journaling

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Come in and learn how to make a simple journal, then spend some time decorating it junk-journal style! Enjoy creating a space for your thoughts in a fun and relaxed environment.

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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Event Details:

Come in and learn how to make a simple journal, then spend some time decorating it junk-journal style! Enjoy creating a space for your thoughts in a fun and relaxed environment.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make a Mini-Adventurer!

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Come bring a miniature or adopt an unpainted adventurer from the library to decorate! Will they become the hero of your next quest, the villain, or perhaps your D&D party's favorite NPC? You decide!

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

Come bring a miniature or adopt an unpainted adventurer from the library to decorate! Will they become the hero of your next quest, the villain, or perhaps your D&D party's favorite NPC? You decide!

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movies at the Library: Big Hero 6 (2014)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Take good care of yourself and fly on over to a screening of Big Hero 6 (2014).

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: Movies
Event Details:

Take good care of yourself and fly on over to a screening of Big Hero 6 (2014).

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

"Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show Submissions

All Day 5/27 - 6/18
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Show your Pride through art!

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Show your Pride through art!

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Share Your Story With Pride Community Art Project

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Come and create a multimedia masterpiece that will become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the 3rd Annual "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show this June.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Come and create a multimedia masterpiece that will become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the 3rd Annual "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show this June.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room A at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Teen Writers Club:

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attende...

Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.

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

Teen Writers Club

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.  

Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!

 

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: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!

 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

D20 Gamers Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Bonus night of the D20 club! Sometimes more D&D, sometimes board games or other fun! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

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:

Bonus night of the D20 club! Sometimes more D&D, sometimes board games or other fun! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble

Thursday, May 29, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 29, 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!

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!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint Night

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Car Ownership for Teens & Young Adults

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Come join us and Chaya Milchtein, the Mech Shop Femme, and learn all about the basics of car ownership! 

This workshop covers warning lights, when to tow a car, how to say no to a mechanic, and more.

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

Come join us and Chaya Milchtein, the Mech Shop Femme, and learn all about the basics of car ownership! 

This workshop covers warning lights, when to tow a car, how to say no to a mechanic, and more.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art Night: The Truth About Dragons

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Make art inspired by a picture book! We'll talk about the illustration, then create art in the style of the book using the illustrator's tools and techniques. Best for ages 8 and up.

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: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Event Details:

Make art inspired by a picture book! We'll talk about the illustration, then create art in the style of the book using the illustrator's tools and techniques. Best for ages 8 and up.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Meditation

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness with our Introduction to Meditation program. This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you learn to cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity.

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:

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness with our Introduction to Meditation program. This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you learn to cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Me Calm

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge?

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, Health & Wellness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge?

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Have Library Card, Will Travel 2025

All Day
Online Events
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Take a photo of yourself holding your Anne Arundel County Public Library card on your summer vacation or staycation. Tag @aacpl on Facebook, Instagram, Threads or Bluesky (make sure the photo is publicly viewable) and we'll reshare!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Take a photo of yourself holding your Anne Arundel County Public Library card on your summer vacation or staycation. Tag @aacpl on Facebook, Instagram, Threads or Bluesky (make sure the photo is publicly viewable) and we'll reshare!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Summer Book Bags at Discoveries

All Day 6/2 - 6/7
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Let Discoveries help you get started on your summer reading with a bag filled with personalized book selections. Each bag comes with some new reads, plus a small treat!

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Let Discoveries help you get started on your summer reading with a bag filled with personalized book selections. Each bag comes with some new reads, plus a small treat!

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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Hangout

Monday, June 2, 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. 

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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies, 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!

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: Arts & DIY, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies, 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!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrapbooking at the Library!

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Join us for a relaxed scrapbooking hangout! We will provide scrapbooks and a variety of supplies! 

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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed scrapbooking hangout! We will provide scrapbooks and a variety of supplies! 

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homeschool STEAM: Diamonds in the Sand

Tuesday, June 3, 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

Join us to explore the fascinating world of terrapins, Maryland’s state reptile! Discover the skills scientists use and learn how human actions and natural forces shape their survival.

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
Event Details:

Join us to explore the fascinating world of terrapins, Maryland’s state reptile! Discover the skills scientists use and learn how human actions and natural forces shape their survival.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Skeins & Stitches

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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
Audience: 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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, June 3, 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?

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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
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?

Upcoming
Registration Required
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: 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?

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.