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Haunted House Escape Room

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Games, Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Step into a spine-chilling adventure with our Haunted House Escape Room! This immersive, interactive experience invites participants to unravel the mysteries of a haunted mansion. ...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Step into a spine-chilling adventure with our Haunted House Escape Room! This immersive, interactive experience invites participants to unravel the mysteries of a haunted mansion.

Community Service Crafternoon: A hand writing the word "Volunteer" in blue marker

Community Service Crafternoon

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Community Services
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Earn service hours while making a craft to serve a community need. Project to be announced.

Required
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+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Community Services
Required
Event Details:

Earn service hours while making a craft to serve a community need. Project to be announced.

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.

Blue and floral tumbling block weaving

Rainbow Tumbling Block Weaving

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by creating a colorful tumbling block weaving inspired by the work of nonbinary textile artist, Mathew Boudreaux, also known as Mx. Domestic. Each pa...

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, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by creating a colorful tumbling block weaving inspired by the work of nonbinary textile artist, Mathew Boudreaux, also known as Mx. Domestic.

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.

Painted pumpkins

Pumpkin Painting Contest Submissions!

10/14/2024 @ 10:00am to 10/16/2024 @ 8:00pm
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Paint a pumpkin and submit it to the Odenton Library Pumpkin Painting Contest! Submissions will be accepted from October 14-23.   Submitted pumpkins will be on display...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Paint a pumpkin and submit it to the Odenton Library Pumpkin Painting Contest! Submissions will be accepted from October 14-23.  

Homeschool Lunch & Recess

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. 

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. 

Capital letters STEAM

STEAM Mondays

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Drop in for a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activity every Monday during the month of October. 

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in for a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activity every Monday during the month of October. 

Hands holding yarn and fiber arts tools

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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 ...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station
Age Group: 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.

Mindful Making

Tuesday, October 15, 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. 

Colorful glass chess pieces

Chess Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

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

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), 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.

coffee cup, three cookies and an ereader

Intro to Library eBooks and Streaming

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentatio...

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

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentation and demonstration.

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

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

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

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

Quiet Reading Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join the Quiet Reading Club for a cozy evening with your book and quiet company. Classical music or white noise will be playing softly in the background. You will have the option t...

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

Join the Quiet Reading Club for a cozy evening with your book and quiet company. Classical music or white noise will be playing softly in the background.

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.

Painted pumpkins

Pumpkin Painting Contest Submissions!

10/18/2024 @ 10:00am to 10/23/2024 @ 8:00pm
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Paint a pumpkin and submit it to the Odenton Library Pumpkin Painting Contest! Submissions will be accepted from October 14-23.   Submitted pumpkins will be on display...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Paint a pumpkin and submit it to the Odenton Library Pumpkin Painting Contest! Submissions will be accepted from October 14-23.  

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

Homeschool Teen Time

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

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

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+)
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!

Stacks of quarters showing growing on soil with plants growing from the top.

Department of Labor Presents: Financially Fit - Homeschool Teen Money Management Mastery

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Prepare your homeschool teen for a lifetime of financial success with this fun financial education class, 'Financially Fit.' In this engaging and interactive course, teens will lea...

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+)
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Prepare your homeschool teen for a lifetime of financial success with this fun financial education class, 'Financially Fit.' In this engaging and interactive course, teens will learn essential money management skills that will empower them to make

A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Build & Play:

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

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Build & Play

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

Jack-o-Lanterns on the ground in front of trees and gravestones.

Library Lock-In: Halloween Party

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens are invited to a fun, lowkey Halloween celebration full of food, crafts, videos games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after hours program just for teen...

Required
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Holiday, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens are invited to a fun, lowkey Halloween celebration full of food, crafts, videos games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after hours program just for teens!

Costumes encouraged!

A jack-o-lantern and ghost on a spooky background with the words "haunt the library after hours"

After Hours Teen Lock-In Halloween Party

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library to see just how spooky it can be after hours! We'll have Halloween-themed crafts, games, snacks, a costume contest, and lots of fun activities to explor...

Required
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library to see just how spooky it can be after hours! We'll have Halloween-themed crafts, games, snacks, a costume contest, and lots of fun activities to explore! For ages 11-18.

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.

spooky science house

Science Saturday: Spooky Science

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Try out some creepy cool experiments and learn about the spooky science behind what's happening! 

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Try out some creepy cool experiments and learn about the spooky science behind what's happening! 

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

ASK A MASTER GARDENER: Small Space Container Gardening

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Master Gardener will offer small space garden suggestions and solutions. Will also provide container garden examples that are apartment living friendly. 

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: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Master Gardener will offer small space garden suggestions and solutions. Will also provide container garden examples that are apartment living friendly. 

Portrait of woman, miniature ship on right corner, ballet slippers on right corner

Meet the Author: Katherine Haas

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring event with Katherine Haas, a longtime Annapolis resident of 50 years. Katherine will read excerpts from her book, Little Jade, which recounts her journey a...

Required
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring event with Katherine Haas, a longtime Annapolis resident of 50 years.

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.

Stitch n'Chat Details

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, October 19, 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: Gregory's Girl (1981; PG)

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, 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, 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.

tarot

Beyond the Veil - Exploring Questions with Tarot

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

From the Fool's Journey to the Minor Arcana, learn the basics of Tarot, and this 15th century card game became a tool of self-reflection and discovery. Work with tarot decks t...

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: Special Events
Event Details:

From the Fool's Journey to the Minor Arcana, learn the basics of Tarot, and this 15th century card game became a tool of self-reflection and discovery. Work with tarot decks to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself, and even seek guidance

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.