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Teen Writing Club: Online Edition

Thursday, July 10, 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. 

Spanish Story time

Spanish-English Bilingual Storytime

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Bilingual Storytime:

Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish / Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, cancion...

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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: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness

Bilingual Storytime

Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish / Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, canciones, rimas y actividades mientras desarrollan habilidades de lectura en inglés y en español.

Teen Only Library Lock-In Flyer

After Hours Teen Lock-In

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with crafts, games, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Pizza and snacks will be provided!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with crafts, games, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Pizza and snacks will be provided!

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.

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build it!

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Games, 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: Games, STEAM

Build & Play

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

Random Fandom: Taylor Swift

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Join us for a celebration of your favorite fandoms and fan culture. Meet other teens, share what you love about your fandoms and join in the discussion and activities!

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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of your favorite fandoms and fan culture. Meet other teens, share what you love about your fandoms and join in the discussion and activities!

Stitch n'Chat details

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, July 12, 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.

Paintbrush with rainbow-colored paint and text "share your story with pride art show"

Gallery Hours: Share Your Story With Pride Art Exhibit

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Drop in to this gallery viewing hour for our 3rd annual Share Your Story With Pride art exhibit created by community contributions. 

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

Drop in to this gallery viewing hour for our 3rd annual Share Your Story With Pride art exhibit created by community contributions. 

Hands holding yarn and fiber arts tools

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn?

We meet to share fiber arts projects, learn techniques, and make new friends. Beginning materials provided, if needed.

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Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Event Details:

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn?

We meet to share fiber arts projects, learn techniques, and make new friends. Beginning materials provided, if needed.

Folded paper zine with sharpie, pencil, stick glue and orange square eraser on a cutting mat

Zine Workshop

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Want to get all of your ideas out of your head and onto the page? Interested in self-publishing? Check out Crofton's Zine Library and learn about the fascinating, subversive history of zines. Make one yourself!   

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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: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Special Events
Event Details:

Want to get all of your ideas out of your head and onto the page? Interested in self-publishing? Check out Crofton's Zine Library and learn about the fascinating, subversive history of zines. Make one yourself!   

Woman assisting patron at desktop computer

Intro to Online Learning

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

AACPL customers have access to a wealth of online learning resources with just their library card. Learn about resources offered and how to access them.

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

AACPL customers have access to a wealth of online learning resources with just their library card. Learn about resources offered and how to access them.

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 15, 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. 

chibi drawing with the words "Teen Anime Club"

Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!

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Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always 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.

teens listening to music on headphones

Cruel Summer Silent Disco

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Swifties can enjoy a night of dancing, singing, and jamming out to their favorite Taylor Swift tunes all inside their own set of headphones at our Silent Disco!

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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+)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Swifties can enjoy a night of dancing, singing, and jamming out to their favorite Taylor Swift tunes all inside their own set of headphones at our Silent Disco!

Mindful Making

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

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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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

metals and small wheels

STEAM Robotics

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Experience the thrill of innovation with the Mech Hawks Robotics Team from South River High School! Join us for an exciting FIRST Tech Challenge demonstration as they showcase the incredible machines they’ve built and programmed.

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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, Technology
Event Details:

Experience the thrill of innovation with the Mech Hawks Robotics Team from South River High School! Join us for an exciting FIRST Tech Challenge demonstration as they showcase the incredible machines they’ve built and programmed.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Mocktails & Art Night: Witches & Wizards

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

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? If so, then join us to create art.  Be sure to check back later to see the image we'll be creating.

Registration is required for this special event. 

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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:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? If so, then join us to create art.  Be sure to check back later to see the image we'll be creating.

Registration is required for this special event. 

Teen Summer Hang Out

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Get together with your friends for pizza, games and fun at the library.

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

Get together with your friends for pizza, games and fun at the library.

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.

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.

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

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

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

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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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

An adult coloring at a table

Color Me Calm - Family Edition

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge? Come join us in this peaceful and low-stimulus environment. Families encouraged to come together for this relaxing and low-key event!

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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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
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. Families encouraged to come together for this relaxing and low-key event!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Remix, Reuse, Recycle Art Night

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Get inspired by famous artwork, then use the library's supplies and recycled materials to make something new! Teens and adults will recreate well-known artworks in their own styles by remixing with new mediums. 

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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: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Get inspired by famous artwork, then use the library's supplies and recycled materials to make something new! Teens and adults will recreate well-known artworks in their own styles by remixing with new mediums. 

The words: Maryland City at Russett Library Tiny Art Showcase on colorful background

Tiny Art Showcase - Color Our World!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Celebrate art and creativity with the community once again at our Tiny Art Showcase, featuring tiny masterpieces created by your friends and neighbors, and maybe you! Light refreshments will be served.  

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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, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate art and creativity with the community once again at our Tiny Art Showcase, featuring tiny masterpieces created by your friends and neighbors, and maybe you! Light refreshments will be served.  

The tarot card The Magician.

Tarot for Life

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Join us at Linthicum library for an introduction to Tarot!

We'll be talking about using tarot 'for life' - for self-reflection and spiritual guidance - by diving into its origins and structure.

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

Join us at Linthicum library for an introduction to Tarot!

We'll be talking about using tarot 'for life' - for self-reflection and spiritual guidance - by diving into its origins and structure.

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, July 17, 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.

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.