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Family Bingo

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening playing Bingo with family and friends!

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening playing Bingo with family and friends!

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Cover Image of Emma Straub's "This Time Tomorrow"

Adult Book Club: This Time Tomorrow

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Crofton Library Staff as we discuss This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. "On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice's life isn't terrible. But something is missing. When Alice w...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Join Crofton Library Staff as we discuss This Time Tomorrow

Escape Room graphic

Haunted Escape Room!

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Get in the spirit for Halloween early with a haunted escape room at the Linthicum Library! Participants will have 45 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock the door in th...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Get in the spirit for Halloween early with a haunted escape room at the Linthicum Library! Participants will have 45 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock the door in this fun escape room for ages 6 and up.

SoCo Farmer's Market

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 10:15pm
Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Farmer's Market in parking lot

Library Branch: Deale Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Farmer's Market in parking lot

Bank On It

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Teen Area at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to choose financial products and services from Annapolis/Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition (AAAFEC).

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Teen Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Learn how to choose financial products and services from Annapolis/Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition (AAAFEC).

Preparing for Home Ownership

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ready to buy a house or just getting started? Learn how to save for a down payment and build a budget that includes your future monthly mortgage payment. Presented by M&T Ba...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Ready to buy a house or just getting started? Learn how to save for a down payment and build a budget that includes your future monthly mortgage payment.

Presented by M&T Bank

Hallyu

Hallyu Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Participants have the option to bring a dish of their choosing to share with other participants.  ...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: 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.

Participants have the option to bring a dish of their choosing to share with other participants. 
Library will provide tea and other snacks. 

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.

Photo by Alison Milligan of a Blue Heron standing in a riparian buffer

The Importance of Riparian Buffers

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

October is Riparian Buffer Month but what exactly is a Riparian Buffer and why are they so beneficial to Maryland? Alison Milligan is a Master Gardener and Master Naturalist of Mar...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Event Details:

October is Riparian Buffer Month but what exactly is a Riparian Buffer and why are they so beneficial to Maryland?

spooky foods

What's Cooking? Spooky Foods Something Wicked This Way Cooks.

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to What’s Cooking?!, Mountain Road's cookbook club. Every month we come together and share dishes across a theme, so be sure to bring enough to feed at least five people. P...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

Welcome to What’s Cooking?!, Mountain Road's cookbook club. Every month we come together and share dishes across a theme, so be sure to bring enough to feed at least five people.

Woman on a blue background smiling at a laptop computer

Tech Help

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, All
Event Details:

Individual sessions to help users start using a computer, laptop or Chromebook or cell phone. Sessions are tailored to the needs and interests of users.   Get personalized ...

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Event Details:

Individual sessions to help users start using a computer, laptop or Chromebook or cell phone. Sessions are tailored to the needs and interests of users.  

Get personalized help with:

Escape Room graphic

Haunted Escape Room!

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Get in the spirit for Halloween early with a haunted escape room at the Linthicum Library! Participants will have 45 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock the door in th...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Get in the spirit for Halloween early with a haunted escape room at the Linthicum Library! Participants will have 45 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock the door in this fun escape room for ages 6 and up.

Friday Storytime Fun!

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Senior Hangout

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Riviera Beach - Programming Room at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy puzzles, games and crafts while getting to know other seniors in the community.

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games
Event Details:

Come enjoy puzzles, games and crafts while getting to know other seniors in the community.

picture of exercise ball and people using drumsticks

Cardio Drumming For Fun and Fitness

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls.  ...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. 

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.

 

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It!

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
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
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Build & Play

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

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Crofton - Lobby at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Ask A Master Gardener:

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Ask A Master Gardener

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

Marimba Linda Xelajú

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Listen to a Guatemalan family band from the Washington Metropolitan area! Marimba Linda Xelajú's goal is to spread Guatemalan culture in America through their music. / Escucha...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Listen to a Guatemalan family band from the Washington Metropolitan area! Marimba Linda Xelajú's goal is to spread Guatemalan culture in America through their music.

Dancer in custume a profile pose.

Cali Fair | Feria de Cali

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport - Other In-library location at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Join us for Cali Fair, an unforgettable experience featuring a live salsa performance, and a captivating miniature exhibition.   Únase a nosotros para la Feria de Cali, una...

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport - Other In-library location
Age Group: All
Program Type: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for Cali Fair, an unforgettable experience featuring a live salsa performance, and a captivating miniature exhibition.  

game night

Deaf Social and Game Day

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Severn Library for a silent afternoon of games, ASL practice, and socializing! Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, ASL Communities, CODA, Interpreters and Friends welcome.&nbs...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us at the Severn Library for a silent afternoon of games, ASL practice, and socializing!

Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, ASL Communities, CODA, Interpreters and Friends welcome. 

Voice-off event. 

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®! Also occurs on: Saturday November 23

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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

Also occurs on: Saturday November 23

Blue and floral tumbling block weaving

Rainbow Tumbling Block Weaving

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by creating a colorful tumbling block weaving inspired by the work of nonbinary textile artist, Mathew Boudreaux, also known as Mx. Domestic. Each pa...

Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by creating a colorful tumbling block weaving inspired by the work of nonbinary textile artist, Mathew Boudreaux, also known as Mx. Domestic.

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.

Books arranged in semi circle

Book Lovers

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's a book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed.

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

It's a book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed.

Painted pumpkins

Pumpkin Painting Contest Submissions!

10/14/2024 @ 10:00am to 10/16/2024 @ 8:00pm
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Paint a pumpkin and submit it to the Odenton Library Pumpkin Painting Contest! Submissions will be accepted from October 14-23.   Submitted pumpkins will be on display...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Paint a pumpkin and submit it to the Odenton Library Pumpkin Painting Contest! Submissions will be accepted from October 14-23.  

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.