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Stitchin' in the Stacks- Evening Edition

Tuesday, May 13, 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
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 f...

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. 

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Teen Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room A at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Teen Writers Club:

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attende...

Event Details:

Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees. Pleas...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing

Teen Writers Club

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.  

Event Details:

Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.

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Teen Community Service Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Odenton - Teen Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Do you have ideas for programs you want to see at the library? Do you need service learning hours? Do you want to give back to your community? Come to the Teen Community Service Cl...

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: Community Services, Special Events
Event Details:

Do you have ideas for programs you want to see at the library? Do you need service learning hours? Do you want to give back to your community?

A wooden chess board ready for play, set with tan and maple pieces.

Chess Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Chess Club:

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

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An Introduction to Taiko, the Art of Japanese Drumming

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one’s voice in taiko, and a bit of...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one’s voice in taiko, and a bit of history and Japanese vocabulary, as well.

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Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Wednesday, May 14, 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
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!

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.

 

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Cookbook Club Mystery Menu Challenge

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

We're changing things up this month to reflect our commitment to food access as essential to learning and literacy. Can you create a full day's menu using ingredients costing up to...

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

We're changing things up this month to reflect our commitment to food access as essential to learning and literacy. Can you create a full day's menu using ingredients costing up to just $6/person?

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Scrabble

Thursday, May 15, 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.

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Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 15, 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!

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Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours? Have great ideas to improve our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. We will also be doing orientation for su...

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

Need volunteer hours? Have great ideas to improve our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. We will also be doing orientation for summer volunteering.

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Mountain Road Adventurer's Guild

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as th...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as the Dame themself has left for battle - leaving you without a graduat

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Ukulele Group Strum

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

This small group setting is a fun way to develop your ukulele skills! Meet with fellow ukulele players from the area, and feel free to bring song requests. The level of play is pac...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

This small group setting is a fun way to develop your ukulele skills! Meet with fellow ukulele players from the area, and feel free to bring song requests.

Art Night

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

A fun night of creating art! During Art Night, staff will guide you as you create your very own work of art using a variety of art supplies.Registration is REQUIRED for this specia...

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: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

A fun night of creating art! During Art Night, staff will guide you as you create your very own work of art using a variety of art supplies.

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D20 Gamers Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!Novices are welc...

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+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

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

Homeschool Teen Time

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
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
Audience: 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!

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, 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!  

Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

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: Special Events, STEAM

Build & Play

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

Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

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After Hours Lock-In Party

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
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
Audience: 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. 

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Riviera Beach Library Community Festival

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us for a day of fun with music, crafts, and activities while getting a chance to meet your neighbors and visit information tables from organizations within our community.

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

Join us for a day of fun with music, crafts, and activities while getting a chance to meet your neighbors and visit information tables from organizations within our community.

Board Games

Family & Friends Game Afternoon

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring your family & friends for game night at Glen Burnie Library. Play one of our games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring your family & friends for game night at Glen Burnie Library. Play one of our games or bring your own!

The Jewish Museum of Maryland

Holocaust Memory Project

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Jewish American Heritage Month, Older Americans
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Presented by the Jewish Museum of Maryland, the Holocaust Memory Project “translates statistics into people.” This presentation utilizes the oral history of 2-3 of the survivors fr...

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: History & Genealogy, Jewish American Heritage Month, Older Americans
Event Details:

Presented by the Jewish Museum of Maryland, the Holocaust Memory Project “translates statistics into people.” This presentation utilizes the oral history of 2-3 of the survivors from the museum's Holocaust Memory Project archive.

Movie poster for Turning Red

Family Movie: Turning Red

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Enjoy snacks and crafts with the whole family as we watch the movie Turning Red (PG, 2022, 1hr 40min).

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

Enjoy snacks and crafts with the whole family as we watch the movie Turning Red (PG, 2022, 1hr 40min).

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.

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Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, May 17, 2025 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.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

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Flicks with Sticks: Yesterday (PG-13, 2019)

Saturday, May 17, 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
Event Details:

Beatles fans: bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie featuring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran, Kate McKinnon and others. Patter...

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:

Beatles fans: bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie featuring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran, Kate McKinnon and others.

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.

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Read the Cards: Mental Health and Tarot

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore how to read and interpret tarot as a method of meditation, and stress relief. Work with tarot decks to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself, and even seek guidance fro...

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: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Explore how to read and interpret tarot as a method of meditation, and stress relief. Work with tarot decks to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself, and even seek guidance from the cards. 

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.