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Hallyu Club: Meetup

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. All fans are welcome: lovers of Kpop and Jpop, of anime and K-dramas, history buffs and pop-culture savants; new...

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, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. All fans are welcome: lovers of Kpop and Jpop, of anime and K-dramas, history buffs and pop-culture savants; new and experienced fans alike are welcome! 

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.

Cyanotype of algae

Art Outside: Make a Sun Print

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Turn the sun's energy into art you can keep! Learn the science behind cyanotype and make your own sun print art with light-sensitive paper and natural materials. In the event ...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Turn the sun's energy into art you can keep! Learn the science behind cyanotype and make your own sun print art with light-sensitive paper and natural materials. 

Jing Ying Logo black background with white letters

Introduction to Tai Chi for Stress Reduction

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join the Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi and learn more about the benefits of practicing Tai Chi to reduce stress in your daily life.

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Join the Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi and learn more about the benefits of practicing Tai Chi to reduce stress in your daily life.

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.

 

Japanese Snacks Taste Test

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Taste test some snacks popular in Japan!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest
Event Details:

Taste test some snacks popular in Japan!

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.

Pile of red, blue, yellow, green and orange Legos

Lego Create Challenge

Saturday, May 24, 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+)
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 

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

 

a shy pink kitten with blue and pink stars, graphic text reads K-Pop Meet Up!

KPop Meet Up

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of everything K-Pop! Drop in for games, crafts, music, and more! 

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

Join us for a celebration of everything K-Pop! Drop in for games, crafts, music, and more! 

a collage inside a junk journal

Junk Journaling

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come in and learn how to make a simple journal, then spend some time decorating it junk-journal style! Enjoy creating a space for your thoughts in a fun and relaxed environment.A j...

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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Event Details:

Come in and learn how to make a simple journal, then spend some time decorating it junk-journal style! Enjoy creating a space for your thoughts in a fun and relaxed environment.

An image depicting a miniature man painting the words "THINK BIG" on a green pipe and green wall.

Make a Mini-Adventurer!

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come bring a miniature or adopt an unpainted adventurer from the library to decorate! Will they become the hero of your next quest, the villain, or perhaps your D&D party's fav...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games
Event Details:

Come bring a miniature or adopt an unpainted adventurer from the library to decorate! Will they become the hero of your next quest, the villain, or perhaps your D&D party's favorite NPC? You decide!

Baymax the inflatable nursing robot from Big Hero 6 leans into frame. The title of the film "Big Hero 6" is at the bottom right of the poster.

Movies at the Library: Big Hero 6 (2014)

Saturday, May 24, 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
Event Details:

Take good care of yourself and fly on over to a screening of Big Hero 6 (2014).A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who toget...

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:

Take good care of yourself and fly on over to a screening of Big Hero 6 (2014).

Paintbrush with rainbow-colored paint and text "share your story with pride art show"

"Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show Submissions

All Day 5/27 - 6/18
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Show your Pride through art! Interested artists and crafters can submit their paintings, drawings, graphic designs, photography, collages, poetry/written word submissions, and...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Show your Pride through art!

Paintbrush with rainbow-colored paint and text "share your story with pride art show"

Share Your Story With Pride Community Art Project

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come and create a multimedia masterpiece that will become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the 3rd Annual "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show this ...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Come and create a multimedia masterpiece that will become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the 3rd Annual "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show this June.

Teen Writers' Club logo

Teen Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Happy children

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, 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! 

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM, Technology
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!

 

Various people playing card game

D20 Gamers Club

Wednesday, May 28, 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:

Bonus night of the D20 club! Sometimes more D&D, sometimes board games or other fun! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagina...

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:

Bonus night of the D20 club! Sometimes more D&D, sometimes board games or other fun! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, May 29, 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 29, 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 white canvas, colorful watercolor paint pan, and several brushes are arranged on a wooden background

Paint Night

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and fun watercolor paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season.Highly recommended to arrive as close to...

Required
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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and fun watercolor paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season.

An image of a teen and adult driving in a car together.

Car Ownership for Teens & Young Adults

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come join us and Chaya Milchtein, the Mech Shop Femme, and learn all about the basics of car ownership! This workshop covers warning lights, when to tow a car, how to say no t...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Come join us and Chaya Milchtein, the Mech Shop Femme, and learn all about the basics of car ownership! 

This workshop covers warning lights, when to tow a car, how to say no to a mechanic, and more.

book cover for The Truth About Dragons

Art Night: The Truth About Dragons

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Make art inspired by a picture book! We'll talk about the illustration, then create art in the style of the book using the illustrator's tools and techniques. Best for ages 8 and u...

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: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Event Details:

Make art inspired by a picture book! We'll talk about the illustration, then create art in the style of the book using the illustrator's tools and techniques. Best for ages 8 and up.

Introduction to Meditation

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness with our Introduction to Meditation program. This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you learn to cultivate inner peace, ...

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

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness with our Introduction to Meditation program. This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you learn to cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity.

An adult coloring at a table

Color Me Calm

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge? Come join us in this peaceful and low-stimulus environment.  Feel free to use our coloring materials ...

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: Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge?

Anne Arundel County Library card shown in the foreground of an early evening photo overlooking Quebec City

Have Library Card, Will Travel 2025

All Day
Online Events
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Take a photo of yourself holding your Anne Arundel County Public Library card on your summer vacation or staycation. Tag @aacpl on Facebook, Instagram, Threads or Bluesky (make sur...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Take a photo of yourself holding your Anne Arundel County Public Library card on your summer vacation or staycation. Tag @aacpl on Facebook, Instagram, Threads or Bluesky (make sure the photo is publicly viewable) and we'll reshare!

Books arranged in semi circle

Summer Book Bags at Discoveries

All Day 6/2 - 6/7
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Let Discoveries help you get started on your summer reading with a bag filled with personalized book selections. Each bag comes with some new reads, plus a small treat! The books a...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Let Discoveries help you get started on your summer reading with a bag filled with personalized book selections. Each bag comes with some new reads, plus a small treat!

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.

Teen Hangout

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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. 

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: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

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

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.

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.