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Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual
Audience:
Adults, Hispanohablantes (Presented in Spanish)
Event Details:

Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting. Únase a un grupo de hablantes de inglés y español para practicar ha...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Adults, Hispanohablantes (Presented in Spanish)
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual
Event Details:

Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting.

The Wild Robot (2024) movie poster.

Movie Night - The Wild Robot

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

 PG, 2024Movie Night at the library! Bring your favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie!  Upcomin...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

 

PG, 2024

Movie Night at the library! Bring your favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie!  

Knitting

Mad Hatters Knitting Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport - Other In-library location at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome at this monthly meeting. Bring your own project or use our materials to work on projects for charity.

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

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome at this monthly meeting. Bring your own project or use our materials to work on projects for charity.

The tarot card The Magician.

Tarot for Life

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Linthicum library for an introduction to Tarot!We'll be talking about using tarot 'for life' - for self-reflection and spiritual guidance - by diving into its origins an...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Join us at Linthicum library for an introduction to Tarot!

We'll be talking about using tarot 'for life' - for self-reflection and spiritual guidance - by diving into its origins and structure.

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, August 21, 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, August 21, 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.

 

A grayscale drawing of a stone mansion over a black background is shown with character names above it pointing to various places on the mansion some including actual pictures of various cast members in costume. The title Clue in in the bottom left above the film credits at the very bottom. The words "Was it", "In the", and "With the", appear in different colors above the character names.

Movies At The Library: Clue (1985)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Gather evidence and join us for a mysterious screening of Clue (1985). Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they...

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: Movies
Event Details:

Gather evidence and join us for a mysterious screening of Clue (1985). 

animals

Riviera Beach Book Club: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riviera Beach - Programming Room at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Women’s Interest
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Unlikley Animals by Annie Hartnett

Cancelled
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Women’s Interest
Event Details:

Unlikley Animals by Annie Hartnett

Introduction to Meditation

Saturday, August 23, 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:

Join us for a transformative series where we explore the incredible power of meditation and mindfulness through simple effective techniques. We will delve into deep relaxation and ...

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:

Join us for a transformative series where we explore the incredible power of meditation and mindfulness through simple effective techniques.

Erasure

Adult Book Club: Erasure

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. August's...

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

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. 

The word "wellness" on a green leaf

Cardio Drumming for Fun and Fitness

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale 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: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - 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.

 

the image shows a light box with the words "self care" on display with a heart in the middle.

Teacher Self-Care

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Teachers can recharge and get ready for the new school year with mindful activities and creating self-care goodies! 

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Teachers can recharge and get ready for the new school year with mindful activities and creating self-care goodies! 

Preserve Your Family Memories

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use our Memory Lab technology to digitize your family photos, slides, and home movies. Participants who complete this class will be certified to book the Odenton Libra...

Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use our Memory Lab technology to digitize your family photos, slides, and home movies. Participants who complete this class will be certified to book the Odenton Library's Memory Lab for independent appointments. 

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.

self care

Queer Community and Self Care Saturday

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Unwind from the summer and spend a soothing afternoon making DIY self care products. Friends and allies welcome.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Unwind from the summer and spend a soothing afternoon making DIY self care products. Friends and allies welcome.

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: Moonstruck (1987, PG)

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis An...

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: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters also very 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.

Wicked Movie Poster

Movie Sing-Along: Wicked

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

"So if you care to find us, look to the library! Where tonight, we will be singing along to this superb movie!" Don your finest pink, green, or both for a Wicked Movie Sing-Along! ...

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, All
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

"So if you care to find us, look to the library! Where tonight, we will be singing along to this superb movie!" Don your finest pink, green, or both for a Wicked Movie Sing-Along! (PG-13, 2024, 2hrs 40min).

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 adult coloring at a table

Color Me Calm

Saturday, August 23, 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?

dnd dragon dice

SoCo D&D Club

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Welcome Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed 5E Standard Array character sheet (lv 5), dice set, a...

Required
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: Games
Required
Event Details:

Welcome Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! 

a peace lily plant in a gray pot with the AACPL logo

Crofton Houseplant Club

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and ...

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: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons in the Library

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the Forgotten Realms and beyond!

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

For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the Forgotten Realms and beyond!

Breakfast

Cook the Book: Breakfast for Dinner!

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

We'll celebrate the end of the season with a burst of whimsy! Bring your favorite breakfast food for our celebration of the most important meal of the day.

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We'll celebrate the end of the season with a burst of whimsy! Bring your favorite breakfast food for our celebration of the most important meal of the day.

The image is a book cover featuring a person in a red hoodie who sits at the forefront of a futuristic vista in the bottom left of the image. At the top of the image are the words "Hammajang Luck"

Mountain Road's Adult Book Club - Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

"Ocean's 8 meets Blade Runner in this trail-blazing debut science fiction novel and swashbuckling love letter to Hawai'i about being forced to find a new home and striving to build...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Required
Event Details:

"Ocean's 8 meets Blade Runner in this trail-blazing debut science fiction novel and swashbuckling love letter to Hawai'i about being forced to find a new home and strivin

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 27, 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

animals

Pasadena Senior Center Book Club: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riviera Beach - Off Site at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Off Site
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

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.