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Oyster Shell Craft

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Decorate your own trinket dish or holiday ornament with oyster shells and paper napkins. All supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own paper napkins to use i...

Books arranged in semi circle

Teen Writing Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teen 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 s...

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Virtual Event
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LEGO Club

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Audience:
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!  

Light blue mug sitting on a plate holding truffles with a snowy background.

Teen Lock-In: Winter Self Care!

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Take a break from the winter stress and join us for a night of fun and relaxation! Enjoy DIY sugar scrubs, a hot chocolate bar, soothing crafts, and cozy spots to relax with fri...

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Yoko Ogawa

Adult Book Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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
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.  Dece...

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Chemistry in the Library: Picture Perfect Chemistry

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of photography and imaging.  Program is for grades 2-12, ages 7 and up.  Student...

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Quilted Hexie Wreaths

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come learn the essentials of English Paper Piecing such as fussy cutting, glue basting, and whip stitching while creating a small Quilted Hexie Wreath.

Required
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Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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: Bank of Dave (2023; PG-13)

Saturday, December 14, 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
Audience:
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...

Homeschool Lunch & Recess

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
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.  This program is CANCELLED due to the closure of Crofton Library for improvements. The library will be ...

Cancelled

Teen Hangout

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every other Monday afternoon. 

Potluck

Season's Greetings Potluck & Open Mic

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, History & Genealogy, Holiday, Native American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come on down to the Odenton Library for a night of food, entertainment, and shared traditions! Bring a homemade or store-bought dish that is important to your family's cultura...

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Anime & Manga Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Share your favorites, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork and cosplay. We will ...

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Anne Arundel Community College Information Session

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Career Development
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Trying to decide what your next step is after High School? Looking to change careers? Are you an older adult who wants to go back to finish a degree, or do you simply want take a f...

An image of a white puzzle piece about to fall into its place.

Make Your Own Puzzle

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Create your own puzzle using our library's new GlowForge! Choose from one of our premade designs and watch it get carved into a custom puzzle to solve at the branch or in the comfo...

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Chibi drawing with text, Teen Anime Club Glen Burnie Library

Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
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 co...

Snowflake with disco mirror stickers.

Mindful Making

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting.  December: Disco Snowflake Brighten up the dark winter nights with some sparkle!

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ALL-iday Family Potluck

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring a homemade or store-bought Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Christmas dish that has cultural or familial significance to share for a potluck 'ALL-iday' celebration! Your food sho...

The Peanuts Movie movie poster.

Family Movie Night - The Peanuts Movie

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

  G, 2015 Join us for a Family Movie Night! Bring your favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie! ...

Happy children

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure! 

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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.

Anime Club

Anime + Manga Hangout

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come join other teens who love anime and manga in a casual club setting. We'll watch anime, enjoy light snacks, and more!

Quiet Reading Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join the Quiet Reading Club for a cozy evening with your book and quiet company. Music or seasonal sounds will be playing softly in the background. You will have the option towards...

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Scrabble

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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.