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Mindful Making

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

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Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

metals and small wheels

STEAM Robotics

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Experience the thrill of innovation with the Mech Hawks Robotics Team from South River High School! Join us for an exciting FIRST Tech Challenge demonstration as they showcase the incredible machines they’ve built and programmed.

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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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Experience the thrill of innovation with the Mech Hawks Robotics Team from South River High School! Join us for an exciting FIRST Tech Challenge demonstration as they showcase the incredible machines they’ve built and programmed.

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

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. 

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

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

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

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

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. 

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

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

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. 

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All

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

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

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

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Be An Artist

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Engage your creativity and create your own masterpieces inspired by the artwork of great artists from around the world. 

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Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Engage your creativity and create your own masterpieces inspired by the artwork of great artists from around the world. 

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Eco Adventures: Wild World of Colors

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Calling all wildlife artists! Join our Camo expert by choosing animal figures to put into our canvas and help create a wildlife masterpiece. Then poof!

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Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Calling all wildlife artists! Join our Camo expert by choosing animal figures to put into our canvas and help create a wildlife masterpiece. Then poof!

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.

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

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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.

An adult coloring at a table

Color Me Calm - Family Edition

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge? Come join us in this peaceful and low-stimulus environment. Families encouraged to come together for this relaxing and low-key event!

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Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge? Come join us in this peaceful and low-stimulus environment. Families encouraged to come together for this relaxing and low-key event!

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Paws to Read:

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

15 minute appointments must be made in person or by calling the Riviera Beach branch. 

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Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Paws to Read

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

15 minute appointments must be made in person or by calling the Riviera Beach branch. 

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.

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Flying V Theatre presents: Bulleketroet

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

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

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

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

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

Image depicts a loteria gameboard, dried corn, and playing card.

¡Lotería in the Library!

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Games, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All, Hispanohablantes (Presented in Spanish)

Let's play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game that is similar to bingo! Learn how to play while enjoying light snacks. This event will be in English and Spanish.

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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, Hispanohablantes (Presented in Spanish)
Program Type: Bilingual, Games, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Let's play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game that is similar to bingo! Learn how to play while enjoying light snacks. This event will be in English and Spanish.

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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Books! The Magic is Real!

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Magician Joe Romano returns with his show that features tricks and books with color, art and invisible paint! 

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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)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Magician Joe Romano returns with his show that features tricks and books with color, art and invisible paint! 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

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. 

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

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

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. 

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Books! The Magic is Real!

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Magician Joe Romano returns with his show that features tricks and books with color, art and invisible paint! 

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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)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Magician Joe Romano returns with his show that features tricks and books with color, art and invisible paint! 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

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. 

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

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

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. 

Books! The Magic is Real Logo

Books! The Magic is Real!

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Magician Joe Romano returns with his show that features tricks and books with color, art and invisible paint! 

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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)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Magician Joe Romano returns with his show that features tricks and books with color, art and invisible paint! 

Dog with bookshelf

Paws to Read

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton 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.  

Call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Upcoming
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Registration Required
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)
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paws to Read

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

Call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 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.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Art Explorers

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Color your world at the library! Every month, Art Explorers will investigate new art concepts, materials, and techniques to make a unique work of art.

June: Print-making

July: Textiles

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

Color your world at the library! Every month, Art Explorers will investigate new art concepts, materials, and techniques to make a unique work of art.

June: Print-making

July: Textiles

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Books! The Magic is Real!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Magician Joe Romano returns with his show that features tricks and books with color, art and invisible paint! 

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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: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Magician Joe Romano returns with his show that features tricks and books with color, art and invisible paint! 

Mr. Lilo

Mr. Lilo Live!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Lilo Gonzalez is a singer and songwriter who has touched the lives of many people with his fun yet thoughtful music, sending a message to adults and children of all cultures that we can and should unite to build a better world for all.

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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), All
Program Type: Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Lilo Gonzalez is a singer and songwriter who has touched the lives of many people with his fun yet thoughtful music, sending a message to adults and children of all cultures that we can and should unite to build a better world for all.

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Books! The Magic is Real!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Magician Joe Romano returns with his show that features tricks and books with color, art and invisible paint! 

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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: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Magician Joe Romano returns with his show that features tricks and books with color, art and invisible paint! 

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Flying V Theatre presents: Bulleketroet

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

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

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

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

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

The title "The Wild Robot" is a the top center of the image. Behind it is a tree at night and sitting under the tree is the titular robot. The robot is holding a baby goose and is joined by a friendly red fox.

Movies At The Library: The Wild Robot (2024)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Find your inner purpose and join us for a screening of The Wild Robot (2024).

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

Find your inner purpose and join us for a screening of The Wild Robot (2024).

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.