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movie poster of My Man Godfrey, with a man and woman looking at each other

The Great Movies: My Man Godfrey (1936)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

NOTE: Movie titles are subject to change. Please contact the library for the most up-to-date information. Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a li...

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

NOTE: Movie titles are subject to change. Please contact the library for the most up-to-date information. 

A floral arrangement inspired by The Senator's Wife by Liv Constantine

Books in Bloom Presented by Hollyberry Garden Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Enjoy floral arrangements inspired by books displayed throughout the library.

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Enjoy floral arrangements inspired by books displayed throughout the library.

Fishing Fun- Casting Practice!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

It's getting warm, and the fish are hungry after a long winters nap! Practice casting so you can drop your bait or lure right where it needs to be and "catch a "Big-Un!"  Than...

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

It's getting warm, and the fish are hungry after a long winters nap!

A dancer wearing ocean greens and blues poses and is visible from many angles.

Prakriti Dance Performance: Through Fish Eyes

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

“Through Fish Eyes” is a unique performance that utilizes Bharata Natyam to create awareness about the ocean and its dwindling marine ecosystems. The ocean comes to life, telling t...

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

“Through Fish Eyes” is a unique performance that utilizes Bharata Natyam to create awareness about the ocean and its dwindling marine ecosystems. The ocean comes to life, telling tales of how man and nature once co-existed in harmony.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Make A Comic Book

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn how comic book professionals work together to make and publish comics, and then work as a team to make a comic book to print, share, and take home.

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, STEAM
Event Details:

Learn how comic book professionals work together to make and publish comics, and then work as a team to make a comic book to print, share, and take home.

hands using tools to clip a bonsai tree

Bonsai Basics Workshop

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

The Maryland Bonsai Association, known for its commitment to the promotion and education of bonsai, brings its expertise for a 2 hour hands-on workshop. Participants will have the ...

Required
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: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

The Maryland Bonsai Association, known for its commitment to the promotion and education of bonsai, brings its expertise for a 2 hour hands-on workshop.

Small Fabric Basket

Machine Sewing Basics

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Did you know the Odenton Library Has Sewing Machines? Come to one of our Machine Sewing Basics classes to learn how to operate the library's sewing machines and practice a few simp...

Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Did you know the Odenton Library Has Sewing Machines? Come to one of our Machine Sewing Basics classes to learn how to operate the library's sewing machines and practice a few simple sewing techniques.

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 floral arrangement inspired by The Senator's Wife by Liv Constantine

Books in Bloom: Presented by Hollyberry Garden Club

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Hollyberry Garden Club members create floral arrangements inspired by books. Enjoy displays throughout the library. 

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Hollyberry Garden Club members create floral arrangements inspired by books. Enjoy displays throughout the library. 

Blood Drive Heart

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today!Click here to preregister ...

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: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today!

Past Lives

Movie Mondays - Past Lives

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Start your week off right with Movie Mondays! Join us coffee and snacks as we watch movie selections from across the world.March: Leonor Will Never Die (2022, no rating, Filip...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Event Details:

Start your week off right with Movie Mondays! Join us coffee and snacks as we watch movie selections from across the world.

Katherine Center book covers

Arnold Senior Center Book Club

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

We will be discussing books by the author Katherine Center at this month's meeting. This book club is held at the Broadneck Library in partnership with the Arnold Senior Center. Al...

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 books by the author Katherine Center at this month's meeting.

Board Games

Monday Game Night

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Grab your family & friends for a fun evening playing classic board games such as checkers, chess, and many more. We will have a selection to choose from or you can bring your o...

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

Grab your family & friends for a fun evening playing classic board games such as checkers, chess, and many more. We will have a selection to choose from or you can bring your own. 

Shot of people in crowd listening to a lecturer

Safely Aging in Place

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation by Lauren Symmes, Interior Designer and Certified Aging In Place Specialist.  She will be presenting solutions and simple home modifications&nb...

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, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation by Lauren Symmes, Interior Designer and Certified Aging In Place Specialist.  She will be presenting solutions and simple home modifications to help Seniors to safely age in place.

Woman assisting patron at desktop computer

Microsoft Word Basics

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Computer Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word while formatting text, line spacing, bullets & numbers, page layout, columns, inserting pictures, shapes and more.All classes are taught ...

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 Microsoft Word while formatting text, line spacing, bullets & numbers, page layout, columns, inserting pictures, shapes and more.

letters STEAM

Homeschool STEAM: Protecting Waterways

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Discover how pollution enters our waterways and impacts water quality. Learn simple steps you can take to help protect and preserve the health of our waterways for generations to c...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Discover how pollution enters our waterways and impacts water quality. Learn simple steps you can take to help protect and preserve the health of our waterways for generations to come. 

The word "wellness" on a green leaf

Free Hearing Screening

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

May is Better Speech-Language-Hearing Month! We invite you to join us for a free hearing screening, allowing you to check your hearing capabilities and identify any potential conce...

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: Accessibility, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

May is Better Speech-Language-Hearing Month! We invite you to join us for a free hearing screening, allowing you to check your hearing capabilities and identify any potential concerns.

Book club members discussing book

Explore the World in Books

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Each month we will explore a new destination. Readers will share what they have learned through books which might include a history, biography, cookbook, mystery or even a picture ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Each month we will explore a new destination. Readers will share what they have learned through books which might include a history, biography, cookbook, mystery or even a picture book.  Destination: Jamaica

What to Know about Parkinson's Disease

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Living with Parkinson's can be challenging, but there are many things that can be done to maintain and improve the quality of life for a loved one.  This program will provide ...

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

Living with Parkinson's can be challenging, but there are many things that can be done to maintain and improve the quality of life for a loved one.  This program will provide families with information to help those with Parkinson's find the b

Screen-Free Week logo

Screen-Free Week Celebration

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Museums and Birds and Ukes, oh my! There is so much to borrow from the library beyond books. Discover ways to stay busy using good old-fashioned fun during Screen-Free Week. Drop i...

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

Museums and Birds and Ukes, oh my! There is so much to borrow from the library beyond books. Discover ways to stay busy using good old-fashioned fun during Screen-Free Week.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Paint Night: Spring

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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 at...

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.**

Hands strumming a ukulele

Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
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? No problem...

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: Performing Arts & Music, 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?

Mocktails and Makerspace

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

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 - Belcher Conference Room C
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

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

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.

People discussing over pie charts and documents

What Caregivers Want (and Need) to Know

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented by: Dept. of Aging & Disabilities Family Caregiver Support Programs StaffCaregivers typically want to know about the specific medical condition of the person they are...

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: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Presented by: Dept. of Aging & Disabilities Family Caregiver Support Programs Staff

Colorful chess pieces.

Chess Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Cancelled
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: Games

Chess Club

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

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.