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Bay Critters

Maryland Critters, Who Lives Where? with CoreShark H20

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Maryland is the treasured state that is not only home to the Chesapeake Bay, but also to a variety of amazing animals. During this program, students will learn about the four key c...

Required
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: STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Maryland is the treasured state that is not only home to the Chesapeake Bay, but also to a variety of amazing animals.

STEAM & Snacks

Thursday, May 8, 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.

A picture of several fake fish covered in paint and colorful papers with fish prints on them.

Gyotaku: Fish Printing

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come join us and learn about the art of Japanese Fish Printing (Gyotaku) by creating your very own marine art!

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Event Details:

Come join us and learn about the art of Japanese Fish Printing (Gyotaku) by creating your very own marine art!

Seventeen

K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room! Immerse yourself in a high-energy, music-themed experience where you’ll solve puz...

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

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It!

Saturday, May 10, 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!  

Child and adult playing with homemade toy rocket

Science Saturdays: Stomp Rockets

Saturday, May 10, 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:

Build a stomp rocket and see how far it flies. Here is a preview of the project from NASA: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/stomp-rockets/Part of this program ...

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:

Build a stomp rocket and see how far it flies. 

Here is a preview of the project from NASA: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/stomp-rockets/

bts

K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room! Immerse yourself in a high-energy, music-themed experience where you’ll solve puz...

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

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

P1Harmony

K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room! Immerse yourself in a high-energy, music-themed experience where you’ll solve puz...

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

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Stray Kids

K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room! Immerse yourself in a high-energy, music-themed experience where you’ll solve puz...

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

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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, May 10, 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...

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!

Ateez

K-Pop Escape Room

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room! Immerse yourself in a high-energy, music-themed experience where you’ll solve puz...

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

안녕하세요Annyeonghaseyo!  Dive into the ultimate K-Pop adventure with our K-Pop Escape Room!

Disclaimer(s)

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, May 12, 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. 

Hands holding yarn and fiber arts tools

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, May 12, 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.

kids making art

Homeschool Art Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Homeschool students are invited to engage in fun and creative art projects to master their artistic skills and try something new!This month: We will learn about a famous artist in ...

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Homeschool students are invited to engage in fun and creative art projects to master their artistic skills and try something new!

This month: We will learn about a famous artist in history and practice working in their style.

Mental Health Crafts

Mindfulness Crafts for Kids

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for some mental health related arts and crafts to help kids explore their emotions and creativity. 

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for some mental health related arts and crafts to help kids explore their emotions and creativity. 

a group of children sitting on the floor reading books

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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!

Optical Illusions and an eye

Mind Tricks with Optical Illusions!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children will explore optical illusions and learn how they trick our eyes. They’ll also have the opportunity to create their own optical illusions!

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

Children will explore optical illusions and learn how they trick our eyes. They’ll also have the opportunity to create their own optical illusions!

two children using a magnifying glass to look at flowers

Nature Explorers Club at Busch Annapolis

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Our big world contains many small worlds. Get an up-close look at a piece of our planet by joining the Nature Explorers Club. Each month we'll investigate an aspect of the ecosyste...

Required
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)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Our big world contains many small worlds. Get an up-close look at a piece of our planet by joining the Nature Explorers Club.

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

Chess Club

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Mark H Rooney headshot

An Introduction to Taiko, the Art of Japanese Drumming

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one’s voice in taiko, and a bit of...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms and explores the instruments, the use of one’s voice in taiko, and a bit of history and Japanese vocabulary, as well.

Dog wearing glasses, reading a book.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, May 14, 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. 

Required
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.

a group of children sitting on the floor together

Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
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 beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
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 beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme.

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, 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!  

Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

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

Build & Play

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

Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

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.