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DIY Mother's Day Gifts

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Create your own handmade sugar scrubs, hand lotions, and bath bombs for the parent or caregiver in your life. 

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

Create your own handmade sugar scrubs, hand lotions, and bath bombs for the parent or caregiver in your life. 

Various people playing card game

Learn and Play Board Games

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Use our space to play board games with friends or make new ones. Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection including everything from chess to checkers to modern classic...

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: Games
Event Details:

Use our space to play board games with friends or make new ones. Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection including everything from chess to checkers to modern classics. 

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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.

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.

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

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, Movies
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

A picture of several fake fish covered in paint and colorful papers with fish prints on them.

Gyotaku: Fish Printing

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come join us and learn about the art of Japanese Fish Printing (Gyotaku) by creating your very own marine art!

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Event Details:

Come join us and learn about the art of Japanese Fish Printing (Gyotaku) by creating your very own marine art!

a group of people dancing in lines

Beginner Line Dancing

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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!

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.

 

Make Art: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Make Art: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn about notable Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, then create an art piece using of those artists' techniques.

Required
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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Learn about notable Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, then create an art piece using of those artists' techniques.

Books arranged in semi circle

Teen Writing Club: Online Edition

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
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 ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Required
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. 

Seventeen

K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room! Immerse yourself in a high-energy, music-themed experience where you’ll solve puz...

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

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.

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
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: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: STEAM

Build & Play

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

bts

K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room! Immerse yourself in a high-energy, music-themed experience where you’ll solve puz...

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

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.

P1Harmony

K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room! Immerse yourself in a high-energy, music-themed experience where you’ll solve puz...

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

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.

Stray Kids

K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room! Immerse yourself in a high-energy, music-themed experience where you’ll solve puz...

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

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.

A pencil resting on a notebook next to a lightbulb

Journaling for Mental Health

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Journaling can be a great way to express yourself and relieve stress, but there's no one right way to do it! Explore the possibilities by decorating your own journal and getting ti...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Journaling can be a great way to express yourself and relieve stress, but there's no one right way to do it! Explore the possibilities by decorating your own journal and getting tips on different journaling techniques. 

 

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.

Community Service Crafternoon

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Community Services
Audience:
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
Audience: 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.

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, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
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 adventuring party is currently leve...

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
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.

Ateez

K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room! Immerse yourself in a high-energy, music-themed experience where you’ll solve puz...

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

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.

Homeschool Lunch & Recess

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, 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. 

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

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

Hands holding yarn and fiber arts tools

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, May 12, 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
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 prov...

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.

dragon w d20

SoCo D&D Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Welcome Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed 5E Standard Array character sheet (lv 5), dice set, a...

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
Required
Event Details:

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

Anime Night

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Are you a big anime fan? Come hang out talk about your favorite shows. Watch a couple shows and make a fun craft.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Event Details:

Are you a big anime fan? Come hang out talk about your favorite shows. Watch a couple shows and make a fun craft.

Anne Arundel Community College logo

Anne Arundel Community College Information Session

Monday, May 12, 2025 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...

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: Adult Learning, Career Development
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 few classes for your own growth?

Various people playing card game

Party with Nintendo Switch!

Tuesday, May 13, 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+)
Event Details:

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!

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Odenton - Teen Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

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.

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.