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A sign of a microphone in front of a red curtain with text that reads "Open Mic Night"

Open Mic Night

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, comedy, and poetry! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome! Acts should be a dur...

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, comedy, and poetry! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome! Acts should be a duration of 3-5 minutes for each person or shared act.

Four cartoon ghosts surround a campfire below the words "Campfire Horror Stories"

Campfire Horror Stories

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Gather 'round the fake, hey - it's real in our hearts, campfire and listen to some great horror stories and even tell one yourself.  Snacks and frights included!

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Gather 'round the fake, hey - it's real in our hearts, campfire and listen to some great horror stories and even tell one yourself.  Snacks and frights included!

Jack-o-lanterns on a bench

After Hours Lock-In: Halloween Edition

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for a special after-hours event where we have the whole library to ourselves! Get in the spooky spirit with Halloween themed games and activities. Signed permission slip re...

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

Join us for a special after-hours event where we have the whole library to ourselves! Get in the spooky spirit with Halloween themed games and activities. Signed permission slip required at the door. Costumes are welcome!

A set of black dice (d10, d6, d12, d4, d8, d20, d12) on top of a paper depicting an elf shooting an arrow.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Brave heroes wanted! Join forces with other daring adventurers and fight deadly monsters, meet strange foes, and search for fame and fortune! Our Adventure Party is currently Le...

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Brave heroes wanted! Join forces with other daring adventurers and fight deadly monsters, meet strange foes, and search for fame and fortune!

Our Adventure Party is currently Level 3.

 

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 group of children eating lunch together at a cafeteria table.

Homeschool Lunch and Hangout

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy in the library meeting room with other homeschoolers, followed by indoor recess with games and activities. *Lunch is not provided.

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

Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy in the library meeting room with other homeschoolers, followed by indoor recess with games and activities.

*Lunch is not provided.

Capital letters STEAM

STEAM Mondays

Monday, October 28, 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. 

soco D&D

SoCo D&D Club

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Welcome Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons!  Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet (lv 2), dice set, ...

Required
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: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

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

Young boys reaching up to grab a can of spray paint, that is on a sign stating graffiti is a crime.

Rebel Art: Banksy Style!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Explore Banksy's street art and craft your own temporary masterpieces inspired by his iconic style! Adults are welcome too! 

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Explore Banksy's street art and craft your own temporary masterpieces inspired by his iconic style! Adults are welcome too! 

Bowl filled with different colors of yarn

Woven Yarn Bowls

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Make a decorative woven bowl using only a paper plate and yarn. 

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
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Make a decorative woven bowl using only a paper plate and yarn. 

Explore STEM Connections

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Teen Area at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Explore connections in STEM! 10/22 - Learn about DNA by making a model. 10/29 - Compete against others to make a toothpick bridge!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Teen Area
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore connections in STEM!

10/22 - Learn about DNA by making a model.

10/29 - Compete against others to make a toothpick bridge!

Beneficial Bats in Your Belfry

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

It's Bat Week! Dive in to the beneficial qualities of bats as we learn about species worldwide and in Maryland. Discover how to attract these misunderstood creatures to your yard. ...

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

It's Bat Week! Dive in to the beneficial qualities of bats as we learn about species worldwide and in Maryland. Discover how to attract these misunderstood creatures to your yard.

Decorated spooky truck

Halloween Trunk or Treat at the Glen Burnie Library (Parking Lot)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Games, Holiday, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come in costume and visit the different cars and tables decorated by partners and Library Staff for a Spook-tacular trick or treat experience!  There will be tr...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Community Services, Games, Holiday, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Come in costume and visit the different cars and tables decorated by partners and Library Staff for a Spook-tacular trick or treat experience!  There will be treats, crafts, games and more!

Día de los Muertos - Ofrenda Nicho Box

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Día de los Muertos is a celebration for families and communities to honor and remember loved ones who have passed on. Altoid tins and mixed media materials will be used to create a...

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

Día de los Muertos is a celebration for families and communities to honor and remember loved ones who have passed on.

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Art Night

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a night of creating art!  During Art Night, we will guide you as you create your very own work of art using a variety of art supplies.  Registration i...

Required
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: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of creating art!  During Art Night, we will guide you as you create your very own work of art using a variety of art supplies. 

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

Homeschool Teen Time

Friday, November 1, 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!

Coco

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Holiday, Movies, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!  We'll watch Coco, then do some themed crafts! Feel free to bring your own pillows and blankets to get comfy while we w...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Holiday, Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!  We'll watch Coco, then do some themed crafts!

Feel free to bring your own pillows and blankets to get comfy while we watch!

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 heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, November 1, 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!  

brick wall with the words library after hours teens only

After Hours Lock-In Party

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
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. 

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

The title of the book and its author are in large grey text at the top and bottom. The cover is of a hand with a scorpion on it holding a chain.

Adult Book Club: The Familiar

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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.  Nove...

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

A musician with a blue hat and blue blazer, hands resting on drum

Annapolis Jazz and Roots Festival: African Roots in Jazz

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Venezuelan percussionist & educator Fran Vielma will explore the contributions of African cultures to jazz music.  

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Venezuelan percussionist & educator Fran Vielma will explore the contributions of African cultures to jazz music.

 

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

ASK A MASTER GARDENER: Vermicomposting

Saturday, November 2, 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:

Welcome to the wonderful world of worm composting! Master Gardener Maxine Da-Som Yoon will provide information, demonstrations, and feedback on starting (and maintaining) a small s...

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:

Welcome to the wonderful world of worm composting! Master Gardener Maxine Da-Som Yoon will provide information, demonstrations, and feedback on starting (and maintaining) a small sized worm composting bin. 

Books arranged in semi circle

Mystery Readers Tea

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Love mysteries but looking for something new? Enjoy tea and "tasting" a variety of the newest mystery titles- from the cozy to the hardboiled and everything in between.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Love mysteries but looking for something new? Enjoy tea and "tasting" a variety of the newest mystery titles- from the cozy to the hardboiled and everything in between.

soco D&D

Young Adventurer's Guild

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons!  Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, a...

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: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

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

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.