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The words "Anime Club for Adults!" are displayed next to a girl and boy in a country field.

Anime & Manga Club for Adults!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

Anime/Manga Club

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always 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.

An image of several women painting and drinking tasty beverages.

Mocktails & Makerspace

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Time to mix, mingle, and make!Join us for a craft night! Complete a craft while enjoying a mocktail in a fun and relaxed environment.

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

Time to mix, mingle, and make!

Join us for a craft night! Complete a craft while enjoying a mocktail in a fun and relaxed environment.

Stitchin' in the Stacks- Evening Edition

Tuesday, April 8, 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. 

Everyone on This Train

Co-Conspirators Book Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

The Co-Conspirators love the mystery genre! Join us for a book club dedicated to mysteries and thrillers. This month we will be discussing Everyone on this Train is a Suspect by Be...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

The Co-Conspirators love the mystery genre! Join us for a book club dedicated to mysteries and thrillers. This month we will be discussing Everyone on this Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson.

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, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
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 instructio...

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

Tech Help Hours

Tech Help Hours

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your devices? Sign up for Mountain Road Library's Tech Help Hours. We can provide personalized help for basic tech requests, such as computer and internet basics, Mi...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events, Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your devices? Sign up for Mountain Road Library's Tech Help Hours. We can provide personalized help for basic tech requests, such as computer and internet basics, Microsoft Office or Google apps, personal devices, and more!

Stacks of quarters showing growing on soil with plants growing from the top.

Addressing Long-Term Care

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Make a plan for you and your loved ones' futures with certified financial planner Matthew O'Keefe. In his presentation, Mr. O'Keefe will explain five key areas surrounding long-ter...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Make a plan for you and your loved ones' futures with certified financial planner Matthew O'Keefe. In his presentation, Mr. O'Keefe will explain five key areas surrounding long-term care and long-term care insurance.

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

Chess Club

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

a group of people dancing in lines

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

 

People discussing over pie charts and documents

Managing Your Money: Investment Portfolios

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us each week to learn how to manage your money!  This week's topic is "How to Analyze, Research, and Build an Investment Portfolio". 

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: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us each week to learn how to manage your money!  

This week's topic is "How to Analyze, Research, and Build an Investment Portfolio". 

Italian Foods

Cookbook Club: Italian

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Choose a recipe that fits the monthly cooking theme from a cookbook of your choice. Prepare the recipe at home and bring it to share. Call the branch for more i...

Open
Required
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+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Required
Event Details:

Choose a recipe that fits the monthly cooking theme from a cookbook of your choice. Prepare the recipe at home and bring it to share. Call the branch for more information.

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.

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.

Nicole T. Livingston

Estate Planning Essentials

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Attorney Nicole T. Livingston of Council Baradel will present on “Estate Planning Essentials.” She will discuss the differences between Wills and Trusts, Power of Attorney, Medical...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Older Americans
Required
Event Details:

Attorney Nicole T. Livingston of Council Baradel will present on “Estate Planning Essentials.” She will discuss the differences between Wills and Trusts, Power of Attorney, Medical Directives and more.

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.

Chelsea Stevenson - Artist's Business Headshot

Henna Around the World

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Where did henna come from? The answer might surprise you! In this event, participants are taken around the world to explore the varied ways henna has been adopted by cultural commu...

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Where did henna come from? The answer might surprise you! In this event, participants are taken around the world to explore the varied ways henna has been adopted by cultural communities, from medicinal to body art, over thousands of years.

Zentangles

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to practice mindfulness while creating zentangles.

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

Learn how to practice mindfulness while creating zentangles.

Books arranged in semi circle

South County Freewrites

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

With Natalie Goldberg's guidelines and a set of guided writing prompts, we write.Sharing is optional.There is no critiquing, commenting, or suggestions made."I can shake off everyt...

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

With Natalie Goldberg's guidelines and a set of guided writing prompts, we write.

Sharing is optional.

There is no critiquing, commenting, or suggestions made.

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, April 10, 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.

picture of exercise ball and people using drumsticks

Cardio Drumming For Fun and Fitness

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
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: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: 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.

 

Grief Circle

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Services, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this gently guided group held in a private room setting. Whether you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one or pet, estrangement, health concerns, the season c...

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

Join this gently guided group held in a private room setting. Whether you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one or pet, estrangement, health concerns, the season change, or any other significant loss, you are welcome.

Expungement and Community Resource Fair

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Services
Audience:
Adults, All
Event Details:

The Maryland Department of Labor will provide an expungement clinic, on-site attorneys, and other community resource tables to help the Brooklyn Park community take advantage of th...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Services
Event Details:

The Maryland Department of Labor will provide an expungement clinic, on-site attorneys, and other community resource tables to help the Brooklyn Park community take advantage of the services Maryland provides!

front cover of the novel the faculty lounge by Jennifer Mathieu

Adult Book Club: The Faculty Lounge

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu.This is a darkly comedic novel set in a high school, focusing on the lives of teachers and staff as they navigate perso...

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

Join us as we discuss The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Ma

illustration of pills, and hand

Overdose Awareness and Narcan Training

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a vital training session on the Maryland Overdose Response Program, designed to raise awareness and empower our communities. In partnership with Blessed in Tech Ministr...

Open
Required
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: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a vital training session on the Maryland Overdose Response Program, designed to raise awareness and empower our communities. In partnership with Blessed in Tech Ministries and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health.

AARP Income Tax Assistance for Senior and Low-and-Middle Income Residents

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms. By appointment only.  Register online or day-of onsite as app...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms.

Girl with virtual reality headset

Meet the Robots with FTC Power Robotics Teams

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Other In-library location at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Robotics Week with the FTC Power Robotics teams and their award-winning robots! Watch a live demonstration on the library floor, meet the teams, and learn more a...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Other In-library location
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Celebrate National Robotics Week with the FTC Power Robotics teams and their award-winning robots! Watch a live demonstration on the library floor, meet the teams, and learn more about competitive robotics. For all ages.

A picture of a 20-sided die nestled in the pages of a tabletop roleplaying game book.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Adventurers new and seasoned are welcome to join us for D&D at the library! Come roll the dice and take a chance to be part of a delightfully daring venture.

Waitlist
Required
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: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Adventurers new and seasoned are welcome to join us for D&D at the library! Come roll the dice and take a chance to be part of a delightfully daring venture.

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.