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Cardio Drumming for Fun and Fitness

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
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. T...

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
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 Malikat Al Dabke dance troupe

Malikat Al Dabke Performance

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us for an awe-inspiring performance by Malikat Al Dabke (Queens of Dabke) and experience the vibrant and rhythmic traditional dance form known as dabke! Malikat Al D...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Join us for an awe-inspiring performance by Malikat Al Dabke (Queens of Dabke) and experience the vibrant and rhythmic traditional dance form known as dabke!

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Game Swap and Play

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Trade your gently used board games and puzzles with other gamers, and stick around for an afternoon of gaming. Don't have something to trade? That's OK! You don't have to donate to...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Trade your gently used board games and puzzles with other gamers, and stick around for an afternoon of gaming. Don't have something to trade? That's OK! You don't have to donate to take something new to you.

Stitch n'Chat details

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

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

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

Portrait of Wafa Ghnaim wearing a Tatreez scarf of red embroidery on a blue fabric, photo credit Carlos Khalil Guzman, 2020

Tatreez with Wafa Ghnaim

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Wafa Ghnaim—a Palestinian dress historian—to learn about traditional Palestinian embroidery: Tatreez, and Palestinian arts and culture in an educational presentation. Waf...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

Join Wafa Ghnaim—a Palestinian dress historian—to learn about traditional Palestinian embroidery: Tatreez, and Palestinian arts and culture in an educational presentation. 

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: Dead Poets Society (PG, 1989)

Saturday, April 19, 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 starring Robin Williams. Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items...

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 starring Robin Williams. Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center.

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.

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Color Me Calm

Saturday, April 19, 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?

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South County Senior Center Book Club - Open Book Discussion

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

In lieu of an assigned book, this month we will be having an open discussion about favorite books, recent reads, and reading itself. This book club is held in partnership with the ...

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, Older Americans
Event Details:

In lieu of an assigned book, this month we will be having an open discussion about favorite books, recent reads, and reading itself. This book club is held in partnership with the South County Senior Activity Center. All are welcome. 

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Spring movie series, "A Salute to the American Road Movie"- Stagecoach

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Busch Annapolis Library's Spring 2025 Classic Film Series hosted by Ann Glenn. Ann introduces each film with information about the fi...

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: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for Busch Annapolis Library's Spring 2025 Classic Film Series hosted by Ann Glenn. Ann introduces each film with information about the film's production, history, casting and

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Severna Park Plant Club - Different Location!

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Off Site at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Due to the Library's planned closure, this event will take place at Homestead Gardens at the same date and time:522 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146Join us for a fun and plant-c...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Off Site
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Required
Event Details:

Due to the Library's planned closure, this event will take place at Homestead Gardens at the same date and time:

522 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146

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Google Docs Basics

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Computer Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn Google Docs basics including word processing app on Google Workspace, with formatting text, shapes, text boxes, Word Art & more. To register for this class, you must have...

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

Learn Google Docs basics including word processing app on Google Workspace, with formatting text, shapes, text boxes, Word Art & more. To register for this class, you must have basic computer skills and register with your gmail.

Preserve Your Home Movies

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 turn your old home movies from VHS and VHS-C tapes, and from Super8 and 8mm reels into digital files. Participants who complete this c...

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 turn your old home movies from VHS and VHS-C tapes, and from Super8 and 8mm reels into digital files.

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.

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Intro to Online Learning

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

AACPL customers have access to a wealth of online learning resources with just their library card. Learn about resources offered and how to access them. Topics include Rosetta...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Required
Event Details:

AACPL customers have access to a wealth of online learning resources with just their library card. Learn about resources offered and how to access them.

Chess Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come learn and play chess with the Broadneck Highschool Chess Club. All ages and experience levels welcome. 

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

Come learn and play chess with the Broadneck Highschool Chess Club. All ages and experience levels welcome. 

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Earth Day Celebration

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with us! Learn what we can do to help the environment right in our backyard through fun activities and crafts.

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with us! Learn what we can do to help the environment right in our backyard through fun activities and crafts.

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift AnnapolisHow to Build Another Black Art District in AnnapolisDiscussion on developing Black Entertainment District.Catered reception in the Fou...

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: African American Interest, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis

How to Build Another Black Art District in Annapolis

Discussion on developing Black Entertainment District.

The word "wellness" on a green leaf

Yoga Nidra

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Yoga Nidra is a sleep-based relaxation practice designed to rejuvenate the body and mind. 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is as restorative as three hours of sleep. Yoga Nidra can help re...

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: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Yoga Nidra is a sleep-based relaxation practice designed to rejuvenate the body and mind. 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is as restorative as three hours of sleep.

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.

 

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Henna Around the World

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Special Events
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: 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: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Special Events
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.

Swirling design with numerous Zentangle patterns.

Virtual Visit: The Mindful Art of Zentangle

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us virtually for this meditative art form led by a certified Zentangle instructor. We will combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn patterns that inspire creativity an...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us virtually for this meditative art form led by a certified Zentangle instructor. We will combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn patterns that inspire creativity and relaxation. No previous art experience needed.

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True Crime Tuesday

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

True Crime Tuesday is a virtual discussion group exploring famous true crime cases. Subject changes from month to month. The topic this month is the murder of Jam Master Jay Murder...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Event Details:

True Crime Tuesday is a virtual discussion group exploring famous true crime cases. Subject changes from month to month. The topic this month is the murder of Jam Master Jay Murder.

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All Abilities Activities

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and...

Cancelled
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: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and meet some new friends. 

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form. 


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

Bebidas y Pinturas

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Teen Area at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Audience:
Adults, Hispanohablantes (Presented in Spanish)
Event Details:

Venga a la biblioteca para pasar tiempo pintando en comunidad!Este programa cera presentado completamente en español.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Teen Area
Audience: Adults, Hispanohablantes (Presented in Spanish)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Venga a la biblioteca para pasar tiempo pintando en comunidad!

Este programa cera presentado completamente en español.

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.

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

Wednesday, April 23, 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

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Pasadena Senior Center Book Club: Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riviera Beach - Off Site at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen

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:

Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen

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.