Name: The Queer Agenda Book Club
Start: 2025-05-20T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-20T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Odenton Library

The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang

The Queer Agenda Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Odenton - Staff Conference Room at Odenton Library

Program Type:

Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting. All identities are welcome!This month, we will be reading The Emperor and the Endless Pala...

Library Branch: Odenton Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Staff Conference Room

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest

Event Details:

A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting. All identities are welcome!

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

Wednesday, May 21, 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

Pasadena Senior Center Book Club: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Riviera Beach - Off Site at Riviera Beach Library

Program Type:

Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Women’s Interest

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

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, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Women’s Interest

Event Details:

Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

Introduction to Project Budgets: a Virtual Program

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Candid Grants & Nonprofits

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don't know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come ...

Open

Required

Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Online Events

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Candid Grants & Nonprofits

Required

Event Details:

Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don't know what and how much to ask for?

Tech Help Hours

Wednesday, May 21, 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...

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!

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library

Program Type:

Games

Audience:

Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Chess Club:

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

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, All

Program Type: Games

Chess Club

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

Quiet Reading Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library

Program Type:

Books and Writing

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Event Details:

Carve out an hour dedicated to reading your book! We will gather in a quiet space to read and spend the last 10 minutes sharing thoughts about your book, but only if you want to.&n...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing

Event Details:

Carve out an hour dedicated to reading your book! We will gather in a quiet space to read and spend the last 10 minutes sharing thoughts about your book, but only if you want to.

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.

Book Nook Series #1: Shelves and Books

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Mountain Road Library

Program Type:

Arts & DIY, Special Events

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Event Details:

Craft a library themed book nook for your shelf! Supplies are limited. Registration required. Teens and Adults only.

Required

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events

Required

Event Details:

Craft a library themed book nook for your shelf! Supplies are limited. Registration required. Teens and Adults only.

Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

Mad Hatters Knitting Club

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

Scrabble

Thursday, May 22, 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, May 22, 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 set of traditional bluegrass instruments

Beginner's Bluegrass Jam

Thursday, May 22, 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.

A picture of a book, a set of eye glasses, and a glass of wine in front of a large fire.

You Had Me At Merlot Book Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Busch Annapolis - Off Site at Busch Annapolis Library

Program Type:

Books and Writing

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for hot drinks and enjoy even hotter reads in our romance book club!May's Book is The Serpent and the Wolf, by Rebecca Robinson.

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Off Site

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing

Event Details:

Join us for hot drinks and enjoy even hotter reads in our romance book club!

Hallyu Club: Meetup

Thursday, May 22, 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.

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

SoCo Book Chat

Friday, May 23, 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.

Donuts & Discussion: Chair Yoga

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of socializing and learning some new chair yoga poses. Bring a towel to help with some of the stretches.

Library Branch: Linthicum Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans

Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of socializing and learning some new chair yoga poses. Bring a towel to help with some of the stretches.

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:30pm

Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

You are eligible to donate if you are 17 or older (16 with written parental consent), weigh a minimum of 110 lbs, and are in good health. You may walk in or schedule an appoin...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

You are eligible to donate if you are 17 or older (16 with written parental consent), weigh a minimum of 110 lbs, and are in good health. You may walk in or schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767.

Musical Movie Series

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Brooklyn Park - Teen Area at Brooklyn Park Library

Program Type:

Movies, Performing Arts & Music

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

May 9th - The Wizard of Oz (1939) - G - 101 minutesMay 23 - Mary Poppins (1964) - G - 140 minutes

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Teen Area

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Movies, Performing Arts & Music

Event Details:

May 9th - The Wizard of Oz (1939) - G - 101 minutes

May 23 - Mary Poppins (1964) - G - 140 minutes

After Hours Author Event: Mary Alice Monroe with Kate Quinn

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library

Program Type:

Books and Writing, Special Events

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Park Books: Severna Park. Join us for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe. Monroe will be in conversat...

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: Books and Writing, Special Events

Event Details:

Presented in partnership with Park Books: Severna Park.

Art Outside: Make a Sun Print

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library

Program Type:

Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEAM

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Event Details:

Turn the sun's energy into art you can keep! Learn the science behind cyanotype and make your own sun print art with light-sensitive paper and natural materials. In the event ...

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: Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEAM

Event Details:

Turn the sun's energy into art you can keep! Learn the science behind cyanotype and make your own sun print art with light-sensitive paper and natural materials.

Houseplant Swap

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Event Details:

Calling all houseplant lovers! Bring a houseplant or cuttings to swap and chat with other plant enthusiasts. (All experience levels are welcome!)Please ensure that your plants and ...

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: Special Events

Event Details:

Calling all houseplant lovers! Bring a houseplant or cuttings to swap and chat with other plant enthusiasts. (All experience levels are welcome!)

Please ensure that your plants and cuttings are pest-free.

Introduction to Tai Chi for Stress Reduction

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Program Type:

Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Special Events

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Event Details:

Join the Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi and learn more about the benefits of practicing Tai Chi to reduce stress in your daily life.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Special Events

Event Details:

Join the Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi and learn more about the benefits of practicing Tai Chi to reduce stress in your daily life.

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.

Deaf Social and Game Day

Saturday, May 24, 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.

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