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Golden Retriever with bib

Paws to Read

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, 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 Discoveries: Library at the Mall at 410-222-0133 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning January 2.

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, January 15, 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.

Kids playing with puppets inside a box made to look like a stage with the words "reading", "writing", "listening", and "speaking" in bold black letters. Sad and happy theater masks in black.

Reader’s Theater

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Elementary aged children will practice their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills by performing fun short plays in groups. Children will be able to make their own sock ...

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971, G)

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis An...

artifacts

Artifacts Exploration with a Ranger

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate an early dismissal day from school by visiting an Open House with Patuxent Research Refuge Rangers. Explore a variety of hands-on activities and artifacts plus MAYBE a sp...

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in kindergarten through second grade can  practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games.

The Last Kids on Earth series!

Book Buddies: The Last Comics On Earth Series

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Read any book from the Last Comics On Earth series. We will discuss the books, followed by snacks and activities!

Person playing trumpet

USNA Band Instrument Petting Zoo

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Military/Veterans Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join musicians of the United States Naval Academy Band for an instrument petting zoo! Listen to and get hands-on experience with the different instruments from the band.

Bluey and sister, Bingo, playing with balloons. The words "Bluey" and "Escape" are written in bubble letters in the middle. There is also a "Play" game symbol underneath the words.

Bluey Escape Room

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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:

  G’day mate! Come and escape the winter blues with Bluey and friends. All ages are welcome to join us for this sweet escape. There will be various puzzles, activities and ...

Required
Bluey and sister, Bingo, playing with balloons. The words "Bluey" and "Escape" are written in bubble letters in the middle. There is also a "Play" game symbol underneath the words.

Bluey Escape Room

Friday, January 17, 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:

  G’day mate! Come and escape the winter blues with Bluey and friends. All ages are welcome to join us for this sweet escape. There will be various puzzles, activities and ...

Required
snowman

Snowy Day Crafts

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Celebrate winter with fun snowy day crafts and a scavenger hunt!

Bluey and sister, Bingo, playing with balloons. The words "Bluey" and "Escape" are written in bubble letters in the middle. There is also a "Play" game symbol underneath the words.

Bluey Escape Room

Friday, January 17, 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:

  G’day mate! Come and escape the winter blues with Bluey and friends. All ages are welcome to join us for this sweet escape. There will be various puzzles, activities and ...

Required
A winter forest scene showing different animals as well as footprints in the snow.

Nature Detectives: Winter Animals

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

What do animals do during the winter? Come explore and learn about animal adaptations for the colder weather. Bring a coat!

Bluey and sister, Bingo, playing with balloons. The words "Bluey" and "Escape" are written in bubble letters in the middle. There is also a "Play" game symbol underneath the words.

Bluey Escape Room

Saturday, January 18, 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:

  G’day mate! Come and escape the winter blues with Bluey and friends. All ages are welcome to join us for this sweet escape. There will be various puzzles, activities and ...

Required

Tea Party Storytime

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Put your pinkies up for this tea party storytime. Bring your favorite stuffed friend to have tea, hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft.

Choose Your Own Adventure book cover

Write Your Own Adventure: Creative Writing Workshop

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Do you love Choose Your Own Adventure books? Have you ever wanted to write your own? In this creative writing workshop, kids will read a Choose Your Own Adventure novel as a group ...

Bluey and sister, Bingo, playing with balloons. The words "Bluey" and "Escape" are written in bubble letters in the middle. There is also a "Play" game symbol underneath the words.

Bluey Escape Room

Saturday, January 18, 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:

  G’day mate! Come and escape the winter blues with Bluey and friends. All ages are welcome to join us for this sweet escape. There will be various puzzles, activities and ...

Required
Bluey and sister, Bingo, playing with balloons. The words "Bluey" and "Escape" are written in bubble letters in the middle. There is also a "Play" game symbol underneath the words.

Bluey Escape Room

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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:

  G’day mate! Come and escape the winter blues with Bluey and friends. All ages are welcome to join us for this sweet escape. There will be various puzzles, activities and ...

Required
Bluey and sister, Bingo, playing with balloons. The words "Bluey" and "Escape" are written in bubble letters in the middle. There is also a "Play" game symbol underneath the words.

Bluey Escape Room

Saturday, January 18, 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:

  G’day mate! Come and escape the winter blues with Bluey and friends. All ages are welcome to join us for this sweet escape. There will be various puzzles, activities and ...

Required
Female child wearing striped dress and safety goggles holds a pipette over a beaker of blue liquid, surrounded by beakers and test tubes.

Snowy STEM

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

This winter, young scientists can dive into fun activities inspired by the season! From learning about the science of snowflakes to building frosty creations, kids will enjoy ha...

Required
Bluey and sister, Bingo, playing with balloons. The words "Bluey" and "Escape" are written in bubble letters in the middle. There is also a "Play" game symbol underneath the words.

Bluey Escape Room

Saturday, January 18, 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:

  G’day mate! Come and escape the winter blues with Bluey and friends. All ages are welcome to join us for this sweet escape. There will be various puzzles, activities and ...

Required

Odenton Library Community Quilt Exhibit Submissions

All Day 1/21 - 2/10
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Submit your quilted creations to be displayed at the Odenton Library during our 2nd Annual Community Quilt Exhibit by bringing it to the Information Desk on the 2nd floor of the Od...

Dog wearing glasses, reading a book.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riviera Beach - Programming Room 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

Retro Video Games

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Check out retro video games before the showing of Wreck It Ralph. 

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.