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Drawing of Astrodon johnstoni (Maryland State Dinosaur) by Mark Crowell, 1998

Dinosaur Park Adventures

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Calling dinosaur fans! Explore Maryland's rich dinosaur history with an expert from Dinosaur Park in Laurel, MD. See fossils and enjoy dino crafts and activities. 

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Calling dinosaur fans! Explore Maryland's rich dinosaur history with an expert from Dinosaur Park in Laurel, MD. See fossils and enjoy dino crafts and activities. 

Pantry

Tuesday Community Pantry

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm unt...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: All
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first T

Thank You to Our Troops

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Military/Veterans Interest
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Write a letter to our troops to thank them for their service.

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

Write a letter to our troops to thank them for their service.

Two bingo cards with red chips

Family Bingo

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of playing Bingo with family and friends!

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of playing Bingo with family and friends!

Kids Vote

Kids Vote!

All Day
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Help us answer an eternal question: Cats or Dogs? Come read and check out books about your favorite dog and cat characters. Vote in person that day or vote early in the branch all ...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Help us answer an eternal question: Cats or Dogs? Come read and check out books about your favorite dog and cat characters. Vote in person that day or vote early in the branch all week.  Get your very own “I voted” sticker!

SoCo Farmer's Market

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 10:15pm
Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Farmer's Market in parking lot

Library Branch: Deale Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Farmer's Market in parking lot

Person playing trumpet

Music in the Navy: A Salute to Veterans and Military Families with the U.S. Naval Academy Band

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Military/Veterans Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join musicians of the United States Naval Academy ceremonial unit to hear music and learn about the Naval Academy and music in the Navy. 

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Military/Veterans Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join musicians of the United States Naval Academy ceremonial unit to hear music and learn about the Naval Academy and music in the Navy. 

IF Movie Cover

BYOD Family Movie Night - IF Movie

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Movies, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Grab dinner from a local restaurant or from home and come enjoy a family friendly movie at the library.  IF Movie PG

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

Grab dinner from a local restaurant or from home and come enjoy a family friendly movie at the library. 

IF Movie PG

Night at the Museum

Family Movie Night: Night at the Museum

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a family movie together! This month's feature is Night at the Museum (2006; PG). Bring your friends, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. ...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a family movie together! This month's feature is Night at the Museum (2006; PG). Bring your friends, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie!

 

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.

Brain Model

Mind Matters: Alzheimer's and Brain Health Day

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Affecting over 6 million Americans, please join us for an engaging presentation by the Curing Alzheimer's Dream (CAN Dream) Foundation. ...

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Affecting over 6 million Americans, please join us for an engaging presentation by the Curing Alzheimer's Dream (CAN Dream) Foundation.

Woman on a blue background smiling at a laptop computer

Tech Help

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, All
Event Details:

Individual sessions to help users start using a computer, laptop or Chromebook or cell phone. Sessions are tailored to the needs and interests of users.   Get personalized ...

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, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Event Details:

Individual sessions to help users start using a computer, laptop or Chromebook or cell phone. Sessions are tailored to the needs and interests of users.  

Get personalized help with:

Friday Storytime Fun!

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

A Bingo card with 16 colorful images

Let's Play Lotería! / ¡A Jugar Lotería!

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Come play ¡Lotería! Lotería is a popular board game that originated in Mexico and is played throughout Latin America. It's similar to Bingo and it's usually played at family r...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Come play ¡Lotería! Lotería is a popular board game that originated in Mexico and is played throughout Latin America. It's similar to Bingo and it's usually played at family reunions, birthday parties, and community festivals.

Photo of a young girl holding an American flag while hugging her father. The father is wearing a military uniform.

Military Family Appreciation Social Hour

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

In celebration of Military Family Appreciation Month, the Deale Library will be hosting social hour for military families and their friends and family. Light refreshments will be p...

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Military Family Appreciation Month, the Deale Library will be hosting social hour for military families and their friends and family. Light refreshments will be provided.

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.

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.

Homeschool Lunch & Recess

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. 

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

Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. 

Two bingo cards with red chips

Family Bingo

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Bingo:

Enjoy playing Bingo with family and friends and win prizes!

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games

Bingo

Enjoy playing Bingo with family and friends and win prizes!

Movie Night

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Movie Night at Riviera Beach Library  Bring your blanket and pillow or use chairs provided and join us for Popcorn and a Movie! Movie Detail coming soon.  

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Movie Night at Riviera Beach Library 

Bring your blanket and pillow or use chairs provided and join us for Popcorn and a Movie!

Movie Detail coming soon.  

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.

bingo

Family Bingo

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of playing bingo with family and friends. Grab bags or books for winners.

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of playing bingo with family and friends. Grab bags or books for winners.

Friday Storytime Fun!

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Crate and Barrel Court at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Native American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

The Piscataway were the first Native Americans to encounter Captain John Smith along the banks of the Potomac River in 1608. Today, the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers car...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Crate and Barrel Court
Age Group: All
Program Type: Native American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

The Piscataway were the first Native Americans to encounter Captain John Smith along the banks of the Potomac River in 1608.

woman in blue shirt sitting down outside beside a bush

Stories of the Four Directions

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Native American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Native American Storyteller Dovie Thomason shares a sampling of stories from the diverse Native cultures of North America.

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: All
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Native American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Native American Storyteller Dovie Thomason shares a sampling of stories from the diverse Native cultures of North America.

DVD cover for Spirit movie

Family Movie: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Movies, Native American Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Enjoy snacks and crafts with the whole family as we watch the classic movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron (G, 2002, 1hr 23min).

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Movies, Native American Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy snacks and crafts with the whole family as we watch the classic movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron (G, 2002, 1hr 23min).

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.

Colorful glass chess pieces

Chess Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: 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.

Happy children

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!  

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!

 

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.