Event List

Filters
Audience
A white canvas, colorful watercolor paint pan, and several brushes are arranged on a wooden background

Paint Night

Thursday, July 31, 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

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.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration 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
Registration 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.

Annapolis Opera Image

Annapolis Opera presents: Stories through Music

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

View Details
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

book cover for There Was a Party for Langston

Art Night: There Was a Party for Langston

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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.

View Details
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: African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
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.

Whyrates publicity photo

The Whyrates: "The Science Pirates' Alchemy Show!"

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Come join the Whyrates on their voyage to discover the wonders of science!

View Details
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: All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Come join the Whyrates on their voyage to discover the wonders of science!

woman and monster both scratching their heads

The Great Movies Discussion: Colossal (2016)

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Adults

Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on Zoom. Register for this program to receive the Zoom login information via email.

View Details
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on Zoom. Register for this program to receive the Zoom login information via email.

Pantry

Saturday Community Pantry

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services
Audience:
All

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first T

View Details
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: All
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first T

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Crofton - Lobby at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Adults
Ask A Master Gardener:

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

View Details
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Lobby
Audience: 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.

Science Guys of Baltimore

Color Our World with the Science Guys

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations, young scientists will learn about light sources, prisms, and the science of rainbows!

View Details
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations, young scientists will learn about light sources, prisms, and the science of rainbows!

Bulleketroet Logo

Flying V Theatre presents: Bulleketroet

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

When a desperate woodcutter is sent on a wild-goose chase to find quick riches, he encounters something much darker in the woods instead.

View Details
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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

When a desperate woodcutter is sent on a wild-goose chase to find quick riches, he encounters something much darker in the woods instead.

Annapolis Opera Image

Annapolis Opera presents: Stories through Music

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

View Details
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), All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

Sit and Stitch

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

View Details
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

Craft items

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Want to clean out your crafting shelves?  Is your fabric stash starting to take over?  Looking for a new creative hobby?  Come swap your extra crafting supplies for something new!  

View Details
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: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Want to clean out your crafting shelves?  Is your fabric stash starting to take over?  Looking for a new creative hobby?  Come swap your extra crafting supplies for something new!  

The text "What's Your Hobby?" written in chalk on a blackboard.

Hobby Fair

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Looking to start a new hobby or meet up with fellow hobbyists and don't know where to start? Come check out our Hobby Fair!

Enjoy meeting with a variety of local organizations, clubs, and hobby groups that you can learn from and join!

View Details
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: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Looking to start a new hobby or meet up with fellow hobbyists and don't know where to start? Come check out our Hobby Fair!

Enjoy meeting with a variety of local organizations, clubs, and hobby groups that you can learn from and join!

Group chair yoga class, four people sitting in chairs, stretching their arms over their heads

Chair Yoga for Beginners

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

A modified Hatha yoga class focuses on increasing range of motion and mobility. The postures in this adaptive class take place either seated in a chair or standing while using a chair as support for balance.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
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: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

A modified Hatha yoga class focuses on increasing range of motion and mobility. The postures in this adaptive class take place either seated in a chair or standing while using a chair as support for balance.

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.

 

Rocks painted with colorful designs

Kindness Rocks!

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Decorate rocks that you can place in Eastport Library's Kindness Rocks Garden, or take it home to share with someone special. 

 

 

 

View Details
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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Decorate rocks that you can place in Eastport Library's Kindness Rocks Garden, or take it home to share with someone special. 

 

 

 

A child and parent looking at a computer together.

Library Resource Tour for Homeschoolers

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
All

Attention homeschool families: Do you want to make this the best school year ever? Learn how the library can help by joining us for a guided tour through some of our amazing digital resources!

View Details
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Attention homeschool families: Do you want to make this the best school year ever? Learn how the library can help by joining us for a guided tour through some of our amazing digital resources!

The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides

Arnold Senior Center Book Club

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults

We will be discussing The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition

View Details
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition

The words "explore art" on a colorful background

Summer @ Your Library Grand Finale: Art Extravaganza

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Challenge! Now it's time to celebrate! Visit our stations to make unique creations and learn more about different forms of art.

View Details
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+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Challenge! Now it's time to celebrate! Visit our stations to make unique creations and learn more about different forms of art.

Book club members discussing book

Explore the World in Books

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Adults

Each month we will explore a new destination. Readers will share what they have learned through books which might include a history, biography, cookbook, mystery or even a picture book.  Destination: TBD

View Details
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Each month we will explore a new destination. Readers will share what they have learned through books which might include a history, biography, cookbook, mystery or even a picture book.  Destination: TBD

Bird as if seen through binoculars

Story Hike: For the Birds

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edgewater - Off Site at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Storytimes, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Join us for a special Story Hike at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center!

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Off Site
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Storytimes, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special Story Hike at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Paint Night: Summer

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Join us for an evening of inspired creativity & paint along with us as we recreate a seasonal masterpiece!
All materials will be provided by the library.

**Please register all attendees individually.**

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

Join us for an evening of inspired creativity & paint along with us as we recreate a seasonal masterpiece!
All materials will be provided by the library.

**Please register all attendees individually.**

Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

It's easier than you think to have fun playing the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele?

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
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: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's easier than you think to have fun playing the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele?

Sneaks and officer in front of police boat

National Night Out Community Event

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Join us in celebrating National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Enjoy games, giveaways and free food, courtesy of our community partners. The

View Details
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Enjoy games, giveaways and free food, courtesy of our community partners. The

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.

Pantry

Tuesday Community Pantry

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services
Audience:
All

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first T

View Details
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: All
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first T

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.