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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.

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, August 11, 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.

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.

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

Intro to Library eBooks and Streaming

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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.

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

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

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Need service learning hours? Have great ideas to enhance our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. 

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: Special Events
Event Details:

Need service learning hours? Have great ideas to enhance our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. 

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

Nintendo Switch Gaming Afternoon: Mario Kart Tournament

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Power up your afternoon by challenging your friends in a speed-chasing competition with Mario Kart.

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Power up your afternoon by challenging your friends in a speed-chasing competition with Mario Kart.

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

Party with Nintendo Switch!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!

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

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Odenton - Teen Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

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

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

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

Mindful Moments

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)

Join us for Mindful Moments, a fun and interactive program designed just for tweens! In this monthly series, we will explore mindfulness techniques, stress-busting activities, and creative ways to boost your well-being.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Mindful Moments, a fun and interactive program designed just for tweens! In this monthly series, we will explore mindfulness techniques, stress-busting activities, and creative ways to boost your well-being.

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

Yoga Nidra

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Yoga Nidra is a sleep-based relaxation practice designed to rejuvenate the body and mind. 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is as restorative as three hours of sleep.

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Yoga Nidra is a sleep-based relaxation practice designed to rejuvenate the body and mind. 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is as restorative as three hours of sleep.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

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

Stitchin' in the Stacks- Evening Edition

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle, cross stitch, needle point, quilting, rug tufting, macramé, sewing, or any craft. Join fellow crafters on the main library floor for a stitchin' good time. 

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle, cross stitch, needle point, quilting, rug tufting, macramé, sewing, or any craft. Join fellow crafters on the main library floor for a stitchin' good time. 

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

Full STEAM Ahead!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)

It's summer and things are heating up in the library science lab! Come see the STEAM experiments our mad scientists are cooking up! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.

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+)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

It's summer and things are heating up in the library science lab! Come see the STEAM experiments our mad scientists are cooking up! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.

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

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some other beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

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: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some other beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

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

Cookbook Club Mystery Ingredient Challenge

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Shake up your cooking and reading repertoires with this mystery ingredient virtual program. After registering you will be notified by email when your mystery ingredient and library materials (two random ingredient-related books

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shake up your cooking and reading repertoires with this mystery ingredient virtual program. After registering you will be notified by email when your mystery ingredient and library materials (two random ingredient-related books

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

Scrabble

Thursday, August 14, 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 "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" 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 @ Your Library Messy Art Festival

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Courtyard at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Celebrate the end of Summer @ Your Library with a Messy Art Festival! Color Our World with new ways to make unique art, like fly-swatter painting, color rockets, marble painting, balloon-pop painting, and more!

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Courtyard
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Summer @ Your Library with a Messy Art Festival! Color Our World with new ways to make unique art, like fly-swatter painting, color rockets, marble painting, balloon-pop painting, and more!

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

Beginner Line Dancing

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

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: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

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

Teen Writing Club: In-Branch Edition

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Collaboration Room at Odenton Library
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. 

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Collaboration Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
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. 

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.

Diamonds in the Sand

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Special Events, 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: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

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

After Hours Teen Lock In Party

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, pizza, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. 

Upcoming
Registration 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
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, pizza, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. 

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 "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.

Beauty of African Rhythm: An Introduction to Traditional West African Instruments

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Celebrate West African culture and heritage through music! Families will see how popular West African instruments are played, learn how they are constructed and how they are used within traditional society.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate West African culture and heritage through music! Families will see how popular West African instruments are played, learn how they are constructed and how they are used within traditional society.

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

Lego Create Challenge

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)

Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the Riviera Beach branch! STEM/STEAM

 

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the Riviera Beach branch! STEM/STEAM

 

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)

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

Our adventuring party is currently level 4. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Registration 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 adventuring party is currently level 4. 

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

Escape Room: Art Heist at the Louvre

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

The Mona Lisa is missing! In this escape room experience, you will step into the role of the detectives hired to locate this priceless piece of art

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

The Mona Lisa is missing! In this escape room experience, you will step into the role of the detectives hired to locate this priceless piece of art

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

Machine Sewing Basics

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Did you know the Odenton Library Has Sewing Machines? Come to one of our Machine Sewing Basics classes to learn how to operate the library's sewing machines and practice a few simple sewing techniques.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know the Odenton Library Has Sewing Machines? Come to one of our Machine Sewing Basics classes to learn how to operate the library's sewing machines and practice a few simple sewing techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

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: The Wizard of OZ (1939)

Saturday, August 16, 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

Follow the yellow brick road and join us for a wonderful screening of The Wizard of Oz (1939).

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:

Follow the yellow brick road and join us for a wonderful screening of The Wizard of Oz (1939).

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.