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Introduction to Proposal Writing: a Virtual Program

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Candid Grants & Nonprofits
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? Join this course for an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. The class includes the basi...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Candid Grants & Nonprofits
Required
Event Details:

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? Join this course for an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation.

Words that spell out stop gun violence, two hands

Mental Health Check-in and Gun Violence Intervention

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative program addressing the devastating impact of gun violence on our society. In partnership with Blessed in Tech Ministries and the Anne Arundel County De...

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, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative program addressing the devastating impact of gun violence on our society.

Tech Help Hours

Tech Help Hours

Wednesday, April 23, 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...

Cancelled
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!

Image of front cover for the book Farrah Rocks Fifth Grade written by Susan Muaddi Darraj and illustrated by Ruaida Mannaa

Farah Rocks book series - Author visit

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come out and meet Susan Muaddi Darraj, author of the children's book series Farah Rocks. Susan will read excerpts from her books about Farah, a funny and brave girl navigating 5th&...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Come out and meet Susan Muaddi Darraj, author of the children's book series Farah Rocks. Susan will read excerpts from her books about Farah, a funny and brave girl navigating 5th grade.

Riviera Beach Movie Night: The Wild Robot

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us for Popcorn and a Movie!Come watch The Wild Robot Popcorn provided by Horizon Cinemas

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

Join us for Popcorn and a Movie!

Come watch The Wild Robot 

Popcorn provided by Horizon Cinemas

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.

Books arranged in semi circle

South County Freewrites

Wednesday, April 23, 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 24, 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 24, 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 bright red mushroom or toadstool growing out of mulch

Roadside Nature

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room B at Severn Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Holiday, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the plants, animals, and other nature that we see in our neighborhoods and roadsides! Dress for the weather and be prepared for a ramble aroun...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room B
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Holiday, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the plants, animals, and other nature that we see in our neighborhoods and roadsides! Dress for the weather and be prepared for a ramble around the sidewalks near Severn Library.

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

Paint Night

Thursday, April 24, 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
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.Highly recommended to arrive as close to...

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
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.

a set of traditional bluegrass instruments

Beginner's Bluegrass Jam

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking ...

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: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking to develop deeper knowledge of tunes commonly played.

hand holding pen writting calligraphy

Arabic Calligraphy

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore its rich history and the training of master calligraphers, then watch a live demonstration of pen carving, material prep, and calligraphy on handmade paper.

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, Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Explore its rich history and the training of master calligraphers, then watch a live demonstration of pen carving, material prep, and calligraphy on handmade paper.

A tote bag with painted designs, next to a set of fabric ink markers.

Create Your Own Tote-ally Great Bag

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Decorate and customize your very own reusable tote bag to take home!

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Decorate and customize your very own reusable tote bag to take home!

Eviction & Tenant's Rights

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Amanda Wisniewski of MARYLAND LEGAL AID ( https://www.mdlab.org/ ) and learn about Evictions and Tenant's rights in Maryland. Registration preferred, Walk-Ins are welcome...

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

Join Amanda Wisniewski of MARYLAND LEGAL AID ( https://www.mdlab.org/ ) and learn about Evictions and Tenant's rights in Maryland. 

Registration preferred, Walk-Ins are welcome.

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.

Hallyu

Hallyu Club: Meetup

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. All fans are welcome: lovers of Kpop and Jpop, of anime and K-dramas, history buffs and pop-culture savants; new...

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: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. All fans are welcome: lovers of Kpop and Jpop, of anime and K-dramas, history buffs and pop-culture savants; new and experienced fans alike are 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.

Silhouette of two people talking.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome.Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.Únase a nosotros para practicar Inglés...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

SoCo Book Chat

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

SoCo Book Chat is book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed. In partnership with SoCo Book Chat Group.

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:

SoCo Book Chat is book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed. In partnership with SoCo Book Chat Group.

People playing tabletop games.

Deaf Social and Game Day

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a silent afternoon of games, ASL practice, and socializing!Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, ASL Communities, CODA, Interpreters and Friends welcome. Voice-off...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a silent afternoon of games, ASL practice, and socializing!

Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, ASL Communities, CODA, Interpreters and Friends welcome. 

Voice-off event. 

Performers from the dance group Malikat al Dabke.

Malikat Al Dabke Performance

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton 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: 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: 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!

Woman assisting patron at desktop computer

Power Point Basics

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Odenton - Computer Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Power Point and how to navigate and create slides.Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. .

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 the basics of Power Point and how to navigate and create slides.

Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. 

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Different herbs laying on a surface

Herbs in Disguise

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

You see them everywhere, but is a weed just a weed? What do they have in common with herbs? Learn about their variety, beauty, origins and uses that may surprise you with Maryland ...

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, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

You see them everywhere, but is a weed just a weed? What do they have in common with herbs? Learn about their variety, beauty, origins and uses that may surprise you with Maryland State Library Resource Center librarian Eva Slezak.

arab spring helen zughaib

Kids Create: Art inspired by Helen Zughaib

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Kids and families are invited to about Lebanese-American painter and multimedia artist Helen Zughaib and create a colorful work of art inspired by what we learn.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Kids and families are invited to about Lebanese-American painter and multimedia artist Helen Zughaib and create a colorful work of art inspired by what we learn.

a pair of hands sewing a button on a black shirt

Mend in Public Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Participate in Mend in Public Day by learning to fix simple garment repairs with patches and hand stitching. Bring an item of clothing that might be missing a button, have a hole, ...

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: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Participate in Mend in Public Day by learning to fix simple garment repairs with patches and hand stitching. Bring an item of clothing that might be missing a button, have a hole, or need a seam repaired.

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Build & Play:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

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: Special Events, STEAM

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

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.