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Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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.

 

Hands strumming a ukulele

Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
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
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: 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?

Leaves and a plug

Electric Efficiency: at Home and On the Go

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

BGE will take us for an electrified journey into programs that can save you energy at home and on the road! Then stay for an EV car show. Bring your EV and your friends to see what...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

BGE will take us for an electrified journey into programs that can save you energy at home and on the road! Then stay for an EV car show. Bring your EV and your friends to see what you can save!

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

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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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Skeins & Stitches

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

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Words On The Thirds Poetry Group Presents: Liminal Spaces

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Words on the Thirds Poetry Group of South County presents the art and poetry from their Liminal Spaces exhibit and companion book. Come see and listen to the collaborative work and...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Words on the Thirds Poetry Group of South County presents the art and poetry from their Liminal Spaces exhibit and companion book. Come see and listen to the collaborative work and then join us for an open mic. 

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Anime Watch Party

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Anime fans! Join us for a fun night of anime watching, lively discussion, and Japanese snacks. Everyone is welcome, novices and longtime fans alike. 

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse
Event Details:

Anime fans! Join us for a fun night of anime watching, lively discussion, and Japanese snacks. Everyone is welcome, novices and longtime fans alike. 

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English/Spanish Exchange - Intercambio de Idiomas

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Foundation Café at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice English and Spanish conversation in an informal environment. All language levels are welcome! En un ambiente informal, puede practicar conversar en inglés y en español. ¡T...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Foundation Café
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Practice English and Spanish conversation in an informal environment. All language levels are welcome! En un ambiente informal, puede practicar conversar en inglés y en español. ¡Todos son bienvenidos, no importa su nivel de los idiomas!

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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Board Game Night

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Use our space to play board games with friends or make new ones. Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection including everything from chess to checkers to modern classic...

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

Use our space to play board games with friends or make new ones. Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection including everything from chess to checkers to modern classics. 

Anne Arundel County Mobile Food Pantry

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The mobile pantry is designed for neighbors to come on board and self-select the items they need. The Mobile Food Pantry gives the Anne Arundel Co. Food Bank the ability to go t...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The mobile pantry is designed for neighbors to come on board and self-select the items they need.

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Scrabble

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

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Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more 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.

 

Art Night

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a night of creating art!  During Art Night, we will guide you as you create your very own work of art using a variety of art supplies. Registration is REQU...

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of creating art!  During Art Night, we will guide you as you create your very own work of art using a variety of art supplies.

Thursday Night Art Club

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Each session we will meet to learn, experiment, and create with a specific art medium or technique. Create something new using our provided supplies, or bring your current paper cr...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Each session we will meet to learn, experiment, and create with a specific art medium or technique.

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Get Fit Where You Sit

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get Fit Where You Sit with the Lakshmi Voelker method. A gentle form of sitting and standing Kripalu Yoga using support of a chair to stretch and strengthen the entire body. A...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Get Fit Where You Sit with the Lakshmi Voelker method. A gentle form of sitting and standing Kripalu Yoga using support of a chair to stretch and strengthen the entire body. A full practice of asana, breathing, and meditation. 

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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The Great Movies Discussion

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Each month, we will discuss a specific movie from our Kanopy collection. Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Each month, we will discuss a specific movie from our Kanopy collection. Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on Zoom.&nbs

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Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Crofton - Lobby at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Ask A Master Gardener:

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Ask A Master Gardener

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

Beginner Yoga

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

An introductory class to the practice of Hatha yoga focusing on learning the safe alignment of foundational postures, common poses, the flow of Sun Salutation A, and linking breath...

Required
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Required
Event Details:

An introductory class to the practice of Hatha yoga focusing on learning the safe alignment of foundational postures, common poses, the flow of Sun Salutation A, and linking breath to movement.

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.

 

Ancestry in Library Edition logo

Getting Started in Genealogy

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy! Join us for an engaging introduction to uncovering your family history using essential records and resources. Perfect for beginners eag...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy! Join us for an engaging introduction to uncovering your family history using essential records and resources. Perfect for beginners eager to explore their roots.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the forgotten realms and beyond! Enjoy a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition One Sh...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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

Enjoy a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition One Shot! Pre-generated Character Sheets will be provided.

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Anne Arundel Waterway Restoration

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Why is stormwater such a big deal, and how can we take action upstream? Join the Anne Arundel County Bureau of Watershed Protection & Restoration (BWPR) for a lively discuss...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Event Details:

Why is stormwater such a big deal, and how can we take action upstream?

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Book Lovers

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's a book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed.

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

It's a book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, September 9, 2024 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
Age Group:
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 preregis...

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)
Age Group: 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!

Yuli

Movie Mondays - Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Hispanic/Latino Interest, Movies
Age Group:
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. 9/9 - Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story (2018), NR ...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hispanic/Latino 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.

  • 9/9 - Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story (2018), NR - Hispanic Heritage Month

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.