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The text "Craft Night", "Custom Buttons", and "Shrinky Dinks" are printed above a pinback button with a graffiti art cat on the front and two pineapple earrings. Two cartoon bears wearing sunglasses are at the bottom of the image.

Shrinky Dink and Button Making Craft Night

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Spend some time making custom accessories and jewelry with shrink plastic, design your own buttons, and enjoy some tasty snacks!

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Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
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Spend some time making custom accessories and jewelry with shrink plastic, design your own buttons, and enjoy some tasty snacks!

Roadside Nature - Summer Colors

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Enjoy summer colors by learning about the plants, animals, and other nature that we see in our neighborhoods and roadsides! Dress for the weather and be prepared for a ramble around the sidewalks near 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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Enjoy summer colors by learning about the plants, animals, and other nature that we see in our neighborhoods and roadsides! Dress for the weather and be prepared for a ramble around the sidewalks near Severn Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program will be held outside, weather permitting. Please plan accordingly. You are welcome to bring your own blanket or chair to enjoy this program. 

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

Gallery Hours: Share Your Story With Pride Art Exhibit

Friday, July 25, 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. 

Club 1117

After Hours Teen Lock-In

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Teens take over the library at our after hours party! We'll have a movie, crafts, games, pizza and snacks! For ages 11 to 18.

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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, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library at our after hours party! We'll have a movie, crafts, games, pizza and snacks! For ages 11 to 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.

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.

 

Introduction to Meditation

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Join us for a transformative series where we explore the incredible power of meditation and mindfulness through simple effective techniques.

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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: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative series where we explore the incredible power of meditation and mindfulness through simple effective techniques.

Trust

Adult Book Club: Trust

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. 

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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: Books and Writing, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. 

Hand Sewing

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Learn a new skill: how to sew by hand! Learn simple alterations and repairs. Materials will be provided.

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

Learn a new skill: how to sew by hand! Learn simple alterations and repairs. Materials will be provided.

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: The Notebook (2005, PG-13)

Saturday, July 26, 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

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.

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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:

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.

An adult coloring at a table

Color Me Calm

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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

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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: Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Event Details:

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

dnd dragon dice

SoCo D&D Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Welcome Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! 

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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: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! 

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

Crofton Houseplant Club

Monday, July 28, 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.

Puzzler Party

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Teen Area at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Calling all puzzlers! Gather at the library for a relaxing evening collaborating in teams to complete a jigsaw puzzle.

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Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Teen Area
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all puzzlers! Gather at the library for a relaxing evening collaborating in teams to complete a jigsaw puzzle.

Teen Craft: Tie Dye July _ July 29 at 2 pm

Teen Tie Dye July!

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Let's Color Our World, (and our tote bags!), with Tie Dye during this Teen craft hour. We will provide tote bags to tie dye and teens are free to bring their own item of clothing to tie dye as well!

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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: Special Events
Event Details:

Let's Color Our World, (and our tote bags!), with Tie Dye during this Teen craft hour. We will provide tote bags to tie dye and teens are free to bring their own item of clothing to tie dye as well!

A cookbook, carton of eggs and a whisk

Summer Cookie Decorating Workshop

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All

Decorate sugar cookies inspired by the season! Learn piping skills and decorating techniques with friends. All are welcome.

**Please register attendees individually.**

Upcoming
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Registration Required
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+), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate sugar cookies inspired by the season! Learn piping skills and decorating techniques with friends. All are welcome.

**Please register attendees individually.**

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.

A cookbook, carton of eggs and a whisk

Summer Cookie Decorating Workshop

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All

Decorate sugar cookies inspired by the season! Learn piping skills and decorating techniques with friends. All are welcome.

**Please register attendees individually.**

Upcoming
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Registration Required
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+), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate sugar cookies inspired by the season! Learn piping skills and decorating techniques with friends. All are welcome.

**Please register attendees individually.**

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.

Glow in the Dark Paint Night

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Get creative with glow-in-the-dark paints and create your own glowing art! 

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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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Get creative with glow-in-the-dark paints and create your own glowing art! 

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 30, 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.

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

Last Chance! Gallery Hours: Share Your Story With Pride Art Exhibit

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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. 

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, July 31, 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.

A white canvas, colorful watercolor paint pan, and several brushes are arranged on a wooden background

Paint Night

Thursday, July 31, 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.

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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.

UNO cards, scissors and glue, snacks, and the words Summer Teen Hangout

Summer Teen Hangout

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Calling all teens - Celebrate the summer with friends and enjoy some snacks, crafts, and games!

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

Calling all teens - Celebrate the summer with friends and enjoy some snacks, crafts, and games!

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.

book cover for There Was a Party for Langston

Art Night: There Was a Party for Langston

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
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.

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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: African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
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.

Craft items

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Want to clean out your crafting shelves?  Is your fabric stash starting to take over?  Looking for a new creative hobby?  Come swap your extra crafting supplies for something new!  

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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, Special Events
Event Details:

Want to clean out your crafting shelves?  Is your fabric stash starting to take over?  Looking for a new creative hobby?  Come swap your extra crafting supplies for something new!  

The text "What's Your Hobby?" written in chalk on a blackboard.

Hobby Fair

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Looking to start a new hobby or meet up with fellow hobbyists and don't know where to start? Come check out our Hobby Fair!

Enjoy meeting with a variety of local organizations, clubs, and hobby groups that you can learn from and join!

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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: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Looking to start a new hobby or meet up with fellow hobbyists and don't know where to start? Come check out our Hobby Fair!

Enjoy meeting with a variety of local organizations, clubs, and hobby groups that you can learn from and join!

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.