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Book Tasting for Kids

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Expand your palate! Join us as we eat snacks, take a taste of a variety of books, and make a menu of our favorites! This program is perfect for readers in 3rd –5th grade. &nbs...

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

Expand your palate! Join us as we eat snacks, take a taste of a variety of books, and make a menu of our favorites! This program is perfect for readers in 3rd –5th grade.  

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.

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Books! The Magic is Real!

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Magician Joe Romano’s “Books! The Magic is Real! Show celebrates this summer’s  theme by weaving magic with stories about adventure.This show will ignite a passion for reading...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Magician Joe Romano’s “Books! The Magic is Real! Show celebrates this summer’s  theme by weaving magic with stories about adventure.This show will ignite a passion for reading that will last.

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Books! The Magic is Real!

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Magician Joe Romano’s “Books! The Magic is Real! Show celebrates this summer’s  theme by weaving magic with stories about adventure.This show will ignite a passion for reading...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Magician Joe Romano’s “Books! The Magic is Real! Show celebrates this summer’s  theme by weaving magic with stories about adventure.This show will ignite a passion for reading that will last.

A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
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: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Build & Play

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

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

"Share Your Story With Pride" Gallery Hours

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come and view the "Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show in our meeting room. Or call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule your own viewing time. 

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: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Come and view the "Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show in our meeting room. Or call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule your own viewing time. 

Science Guys of Baltimore

STEAM Adventure with the Science Guys

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure! Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacl...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure! Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacles, all while exploring science principles to navigate an escape!

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Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

 

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Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Faith R Goldstein & Jesse R Cunitz Children's Collaboration Room 216 at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-2 are welcome to join us to practice some reading skills through books, activities, and games. The goal of this club is to build your child's confidence in reading...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Faith R Goldstein & Jesse R Cunitz Children's Collaboration Room 216
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-2 are welcome to join us to practice some reading skills through books, activities, and games. The goal of this club is to build your child's confidence in reading and discover books that they love! 

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Flying V Theatre presents: Bulleketroet

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

When a desperate woodcutter is sent on a wild-goose chase to find quick riches, he encounters something much darker in the woods instead. Based on Dutch lore, BULLEKETROET is an in...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

When a desperate woodcutter is sent on a wild-goose chase to find quick riches, he encounters something much darker in the woods instead.

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

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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.

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The Lego Movie and Craft Night

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch The Lego Movie on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch The Lego Movie on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

Annapolis Opera poster

Annapolis Opera presents: Stories through Music

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

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Family Craft Night: Reusable T-Shirt Bag

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Make a reusable shopping bag from a t-shirt. No sewing required! We have a limited supply of tshirts, so please bring an old tshirt if you can.

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
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Make a reusable shopping bag from a t-shirt. No sewing required! We have a limited supply of tshirts, so please bring an old tshirt if you can.

Forest

Nature Connections with a Wildlife Ranger from Patuxent Research Refuge (Bilingual)

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Hispanic/Latino Interest, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your library with special programs with a Ranger from nearby Patuxent Research Refuge. See how you can connect with nature right in your backyard. Dress for pos...

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
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Hispanic/Latino Interest, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your library with special programs with a Ranger from nearby Patuxent Research Refuge. See how you can connect with nature right in your backyard. Dress for possible outdoor experiences.

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

Sneaks sitting in the grass reading a book wearing a safari hat.

Series Safari: Who Would Win!

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 3pm and 5pm. This m...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 3pm and 5pm.

Baba Bomani

Baba Bomani's Open Mic

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has be...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Bomani uses his life experiences, mixed with his musical and poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he sees it, and the future as he envisions it.  Bomani has been performing his brand of thought provoking-head-nodding music on

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

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
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

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
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

All Ages Campout Storytime

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of indoor camping-themed fun. We'll begin our adventure with each family building their blanket fort style tents, then gather 'round a faux campfire for an e...

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)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of indoor camping-themed fun. We'll begin our adventure with each family building their blanket fort style tents, then gather 'round a faux campfire for an entertaining Storytime.

Annapolis Opera poster

Annapolis Opera presents: Stories through Music

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Other In-library location
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing, and poetry at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcom...

Open
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
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing, and poetry at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome!

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Clickin and Brickin

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Stop by and put your building skills to the test with four different brick building stations! Build a miniature golf course, or a mashed up monster! Play a new twist on charades an...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Stop by and put your building skills to the test with four different brick building stations! Build a miniature golf course, or a mashed up monster! Play a new twist on charades and more!

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Summer Math Club

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Build your math skills this summer with art, games and puzzles! Intended for older elementary students, but open to anyone 6 - 10. No prior knowledge required. Drop in for one sess...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Build your math skills this summer with art, games and puzzles! Intended for older elementary students, but open to anyone 6 - 10. No prior knowledge required. Drop in for one session or come to all.

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.