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Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different th...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme.

Various people playing card game

Party with Nintendo Switch!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!

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

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!

A wooden chess board ready for play, set with tan and maple pieces.

Chess Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Chess Club:

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

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

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

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Pajama Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Deale - Other In-library location at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Enjoy a special evening storytime with your little ones - just before bedtime! Pajamas are encouraged, and children can even bring their favorite stuffie. We will read books, sing ...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Other In-library location
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy a special evening storytime with your little ones - just before bedtime! Pajamas are encouraged, and children can even bring their favorite stuffie. We will read books, sing songs, and have fun while learning. 

 

Dog wearing glasses, reading a book.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Riviera Beach - Study Room 134 at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Paws to Read:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Riviera Beach Library at 410-222-6286 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Study Room 134
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events
Required

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Riviera Beach Library at 410-222-6286 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form. 


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

Girl with virtual reality headset

Meet the Robots with FTC Power Robotics Teams

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Other In-library location at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Robotics Week with the FTC Power Robotics teams and their award-winning robots! Watch a live demonstration on the library floor, meet the teams, and learn more a...

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

Celebrate National Robotics Week with the FTC Power Robotics teams and their award-winning robots! Watch a live demonstration on the library floor, meet the teams, and learn more about competitive robotics. For all ages.

STEAM & Snacks

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM crafts and snacks!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM crafts and snacks!

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.

Spring Holidays Around the World

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Jewish American Heritage Month, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come learn about the Spring holidays being celebrated in our community: Ramadan, Holi, Passover, Easter, and the Spring Equinox. Explore the traditions and meanings behind these ho...

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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Jewish American Heritage Month, Special Events
Event Details:

Come learn about the Spring holidays being celebrated in our community: Ramadan, Holi, Passover, Easter, and the Spring Equinox.

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
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!  

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

Build & Play

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

Red and white magnet attracting nails

Science Saturdays: Fun With Magnets

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Explore magnets with us. What do they attract? What do they repel? What can we create?Explore a different science topic on the second Saturday of each month. Join us on May 10 for ...

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)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Explore magnets with us. What do they attract? What do they repel? What can we create?

Glaciers

Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join Dr. Rose Pesce-Rodriguez from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of glaciers and celebrate Earth Day, a little early. Program is appropriate...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Join Dr. Rose Pesce-Rodriguez from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of glaciers and celebrate Earth Day, a little early.

fairy house make of sticks and stones

Build a Gnome or Fairy Home

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Put your architecture skills to work constructing a Gnome or Fairy Home to debut in your yard in time for May Day. Materials will be provided or bring in your favorite nature treas...

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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, STEAM
Event Details:

Put your architecture skills to work constructing a Gnome or Fairy Home to debut in your yard in time for May Day. Materials will be provided or bring in your favorite nature treasures to incorporate.

The Malikat Al Dabke dance troupe

Malikat Al Dabke Performance

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis 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: 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: 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!

Paired Program - Family Finance and Pretend Play Farmers Market

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Kindergarten Readiness, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Adults
Event Details:

Join us and our partners from M&T Bank to learn tips and methods to teach financial education to children of all ages along with ideas for families to work together in reaching...

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), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Kindergarten Readiness, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us and our partners from M&T Bank to learn tips and methods to teach financial education to children of all ages along with ideas for families to work together in reaching financial goals while your little ones develop their financial lit

Line art image of a tree with a field backpack nestled between two large polyhedral dice at the base of its trunk. To the left of the tree are the words "League of Young Adventurers" curved up around the base of the words "Tree Scouts."

Tree Scouts - League of Young Adventurers

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

In the wilds of Arethu, none are more revered than the Wardens – caretakers of the land, friends of the fey, protectors the people, and keepers of the bond that unites them al...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

In the wilds of Arethu, none are more revered than the Wardens – caretakers of the land, friends of the fey, protectors the people, and keepers of the bond that unites them all. But, this isn't a story about them!

Cruz the traffic safety car

Cruz the Traffic Safety Car

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come meet and learn the traffic safety pledge and tips from Cruz the Traffic Safety car!  For children aged 4-7.

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)
Program Type: Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Come meet and learn the traffic safety pledge and tips from Cruz the Traffic Safety car!  For children aged 4-7.

Homeschool Lunch & Recess

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
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
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

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

Library Spring Break!

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:Monday, April 14: Intro to D&DTuesday, April 15: ArtWednesday, April 16: Optical IllusionsTh...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:

spring

Spring Crafternoon

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with fun crafts and a scavenger hunt!

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with fun crafts and a scavenger hunt!

Hands holding yarn and fiber arts tools

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn?We meet to share fiber arts projects, learn techniques, and make new friends. Beginning materials prov...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Event Details:

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn?

We meet to share fiber arts projects, learn techniques, and make new friends. Beginning materials provided, if needed.

Two children reading under text that reads Arab American Heritage Month Family Storytime and crafts. Images of cresent moon and star, and melty bead crafts. Arab architecture borders image.

Arab American Heritage Family Storytime & Craft

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

وقت القصة العائليةFamilies with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities, and create crafts.

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Storytimes
Event Details:

وقت القصة العائلية

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities, and create crafts.

Library Spring Break!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:Monday, April 14: Intro to D&DTuesday, April 15: ArtWednesday, April 16: Optical IllusionsTh...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:

Children playing with a parachute

Spring Field Day Games

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Get out and moving during Spring Break at the Odenton Spring Field Day Games Event. Meet up with your friends for outdoor games, activities, and challenges at the library. We will ...

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+)
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get out and moving during Spring Break at the Odenton Spring Field Day Games Event. Meet up with your friends for outdoor games, activities, and challenges at the library. We will supply the space, games, materials, and snacks.

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.

vision board

Mindful Moments

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for Mindful Moments, a fun and interactive program designed just for tweens! In this monthly series, we will explore mindfulness techniques, stress-busting activities, and ...

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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Mindful Moments, a fun and interactive program designed just for tweens! In this monthly series, we will explore mindfulness techniques, stress-busting activities, and creative ways to boost your well-being.

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.