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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!

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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 poster

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. 

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.

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!  

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!

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.

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
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. 

 

 

 

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!

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

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.

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.

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.**

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
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?

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
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

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

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

image of gavel and legal books

Ask a Lawyer in the Library - Virtual Program / Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca - Programa Virtual

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointme

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointme

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Marble Painting

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach - Outdoor Patio at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
All
:

Unleash--or unroll--your inner Jackson Pollock (or Lee Krasner) and see what masterpiece you can create at our marble painting extravaganza!

 

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Outdoor Patio
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Unleash--or unroll--your inner Jackson Pollock (or Lee Krasner) and see what masterpiece you can create at our marble painting extravaganza!

 

Person knitting with blue yarn

Skeins & Stitches

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

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
Event Details:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

Blue and gray arrows with the words "Special Event" in one of the prominent arrows

Colorful Summer Extravaganza!!

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
All
:

Celebrate a Colorful Summer with the Mountain Road Library! Games, crafts, and lots of fun! 

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate a Colorful Summer with the Mountain Road Library! Games, crafts, and lots of fun! 

Various people playing card game

Learn and Play Board Games

Wednesday, August 6, 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, All
:

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. 

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, All
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. 

Riviera Beach Library Silent Book Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

Do you need some quiet time? Maybe an hour to focus on your next book? Join the Riviera Beach Silent Book Club for a full hour of reading with quiet company.

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

Do you need some quiet time? Maybe an hour to focus on your next book? Join the Riviera Beach Silent Book Club for a full hour of reading with quiet company.

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.

Campfire with Children

Celebrate Summer - Story, Hike and Campfire at Patuxent Research Refuge (NORTH tract)

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maryland City - Off Site at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Special Events, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

Celebrate summer and "Exercise with your Child Week" with a Story, Hike, and Campfire at the North Tract of Patuxent Research Refuge.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Maryland City at Russett Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Maryland City - Off Site
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Storytimes, Special Events, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Celebrate summer and "Exercise with your Child Week" with a Story, Hike, and Campfire at the North Tract of Patuxent Research Refuge.

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.