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Lego Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Take on a challenge and build a masterpiece! Creations will be displayed after the program.

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: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, STEAM
Event Details:

Take on a challenge and build a masterpiece! Creations will be displayed after the program.

AI generated fantasy picture of a little girl sitting in a basic yoga pose in the sky.

Kids Yoga and Mindful Crafting

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

For Mental Health Awareness Month, drop in for a time of fun yoga from 1:30 - 2:00. Then at 2:00, create a mindful journal and other arts and crafts. 

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

For Mental Health Awareness Month, drop in for a time of fun yoga from 1:30 - 2:00. Then at 2:00, create a mindful journal and other arts and crafts. 

Pile of red, blue, yellow, green and orange Legos

Lego Create Challenge

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the Riviera Beach branch! STEM/STEAM 

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the Riviera Beach branch! STEM/STEAM

 

Baymax the inflatable nursing robot from Big Hero 6 leans into frame. The title of the film "Big Hero 6" is at the bottom right of the poster.

Movies at the Library: Big Hero 6 (2014)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Take good care of yourself and fly on over to a screening of Big Hero 6 (2014).A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who toget...

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:

Take good care of yourself and fly on over to a screening of Big Hero 6 (2014).

Paintbrush with rainbow-colored paint and text "share your story with pride art show"

"Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show Submissions

All Day 5/27 - 6/18
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Show your Pride through art! Interested artists and crafters can submit their paintings, drawings, graphic designs, photography, collages, poetry/written word submissions, and...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Show your Pride through art!

Kids sitting in theater seats and eating popcorn while watching a movie

Moana Movie and Craft Night

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch Moana 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
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Event Details:

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

Campfire Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Gather around the "campfire" at the library for an evening of stories, songs and fun! Enjoy spooky tales, followed by a sweet treat—making your own s'mores. Perfect for families an...

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: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Gather around the "campfire" at the library for an evening of stories, songs and fun! Enjoy spooky tales, followed by a sweet treat—making your own s'mores.

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.

Paintbrush with rainbow-colored paint and text "share your story with pride art show"

Share Your Story With Pride Community Art Project

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come and create a multimedia masterpiece that will become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the 3rd Annual "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show this ...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Come and create a multimedia masterpiece that will become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the 3rd Annual "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show this June.

Happy children

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure! 

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

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!

 

book cover for The Truth About Dragons

Art Night: The Truth About Dragons

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Make art inspired by a picture book! We'll talk about the illustration, then create art in the style of the book using the illustrator's tools and techniques. Best for ages 8 and u...

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: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Event Details:

Make art inspired by a picture book! We'll talk about the illustration, then create art in the style of the book using the illustrator's tools and techniques. Best for ages 8 and up.

bee leaning into the center of a purple flower

Bee Hotels

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Create a bee hotel using recycled materials to give these important pollinators a place to rest. Learn about different types of bees, and why they are beneficial for the environmen...

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: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Create a bee hotel using recycled materials to give these important pollinators a place to rest. Learn about different types of bees, and why they are beneficial for the environment. 

Anne Arundel County Library card shown in the foreground of an early evening photo overlooking Quebec City

Have Library Card, Will Travel 2025

All Day
Online Events
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Take a photo of yourself holding your Anne Arundel County Public Library card on your summer vacation or staycation. Tag @aacpl on Facebook, Instagram, Threads or Bluesky (make sur...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Take a photo of yourself holding your Anne Arundel County Public Library card on your summer vacation or staycation. Tag @aacpl on Facebook, Instagram, Threads or Bluesky (make sure the photo is publicly viewable) and we'll reshare!

Books arranged in semi circle

Summer Book Bags at Discoveries

All Day 6/2 - 6/7
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Let Discoveries help you get started on your summer reading with a bag filled with personalized book selections. Each bag comes with some new reads, plus a small treat! The books a...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Let Discoveries help you get started on your summer reading with a bag filled with personalized book selections. Each bag comes with some new reads, plus a small treat!

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.

Pajama Family Storytime animals in pajamas under moonlight

Pajama Family Storytime

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Family Storytime:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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: 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)
Program Type: Storytimes

Family Storytime

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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. 

Summertime Adventure Music & Movement

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the summer season with an outdoor, weather permitting, music & movement session with Ms. Caroline. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the summer season with an outdoor, weather permitting, music & movement session with Ms. Caroline. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held in our meeting room.

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Early Reader Book Club

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
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: 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: Books and Writing
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.

sewing machine

Sewing for Elementary Students - Basics 1

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Want to learn something that’s functional, creative and fun? Come to the library and learn the basic skills and techniques for using sewing machines and irons safely.For elementary...

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

Want to learn something that’s functional, creative and fun? Come to the library and learn the basic skills and techniques for using sewing machines and irons safely.

For elementary students ages 8-10

letters STEAM

Homeschool STEAM: Diamonds in the Sand

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us to explore the fascinating world of terrapins, Maryland’s state reptile! Discover the skills scientists use and learn how human actions and natural forces shape their survi...

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
Event Details:

Join us to explore the fascinating world of terrapins, Maryland’s state reptile! Discover the skills scientists use and learn how human actions and natural forces shape their survival.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Share Your Story With Pride Community Art Project

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come express yourself and your identity through art! We'll supply a variety of materials for participants to create paintings, collages, and other multi-media pieces. Create a mult...

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

Come express yourself and your identity through art! We'll supply a variety of materials for participants to create paintings, collages, and other multi-media pieces.

Pride Escape Room

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Oh no! While working on the Pride Parade float you accidentally got locked in the library! Work together to solve puzzles, learn LGBTQ+ history, and uncover the security code neede...

Required
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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Required
Event Details:

Oh no! While working on the Pride Parade float you accidentally got locked in the library! Work together to solve puzzles, learn LGBTQ+ history, and uncover the security code needed to escape and make it to the Pride Parade on time! 

Pride Escape Room

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Oh no! While working on the Pride Parade float you accidentally got locked in the library! Work together to solve puzzles, learn LGBTQ+ history, and uncover the security code neede...

Required
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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Required
Event Details:

Oh no! While working on the Pride Parade float you accidentally got locked in the library! Work together to solve puzzles, learn LGBTQ+ history, and uncover the security code needed to escape and make it to the Pride Parade on time! 

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Lego Challenge

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Take the LEGO Challenge and build a masterpiece! LEGO creations will be displayed after program.

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)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Take the LEGO Challenge and build a masterpiece! LEGO creations will be displayed after program.

Pride Escape Room

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Oh no! While working on the Pride Parade float you accidentally got locked in the library! Work together to solve puzzles, learn LGBTQ+ history, and uncover the security code neede...

Required
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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Required
Event Details:

Oh no! While working on the Pride Parade float you accidentally got locked in the library! Work together to solve puzzles, learn LGBTQ+ history, and uncover the security code needed to escape and make it to the Pride Parade on time! 

Various people playing card game

Learn and Play Board Games

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Use our space to play board games with friends or make new ones. Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection including everything from chess to checkers to modern classic...

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, All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Use our space to play board games with friends or make new ones. Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection including everything from chess to checkers to modern classics. 

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.