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Rad Readers Book Club

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

Does your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader like to read, play games, and have fun? Join us for the Rad Readers Book Club! Each month we meet to discuss a different book, followed by crafts ...

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:

Does your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader like to read, play games, and have fun? Join us for the Rad Readers Book Club! Each month we meet to discuss a different book, followed by crafts and activities related to the story!  

STEM graphic with science icons

Family STEAM Night: Create with Science!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edgewater - Courtyard at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM, Technology, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Color your world and create art with science at Family STEAM Night! Use engineering, chemistry, and physics to create original works of art in the library courtyard.

Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Courtyard
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM, Technology, Outdoor Event
Required
Event Details:

Color your world and create art with science at Family STEAM Night! Use engineering, chemistry, and physics to create original works of art in the library courtyard.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program will be held outside, weather permitting. Please plan accordingly. You are welcome to bring your own blanket or chair to enjoy this program. 

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Safety Storytime

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Exploration can be fun, and sometimes a little scary, but if we put safety first, we can learn so much about the world around us. Learn more about the importance of being safe thro...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Exploration can be fun, and sometimes a little scary, but if we put safety first, we can learn so much about the world around us. Learn more about the importance of being safe through stories, music, and other safety-focused activities. 

Dog with bookshelf

Paws to Read

Saturday, June 7, 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.  

Event Details:

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

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
Required

Paws to Read

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

Event Details:

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.

Golden Retriever with books

Paws to Read

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum 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 Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before 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: Special Events

Paws to Read

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

Event Details:

Call the Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 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 jack russell terrier and small orange kitten are sitting on a grand piano being moved with a crane next to a building in New York City. Five other dogs are on the fire escape looking at them with excitement. The title Oliver & Company is above the piano.

Movies at the Library: Oliver & Company (1988)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Cast your worries aside and join us for a screening of Oliver & Company (1988).A lost and alone kitten joins a gang of dogs engaged in petty larceny in New York City.The song "...

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:

Cast your worries aside and join us for a screening of Oliver & Company (1988).

A lost and alone kitten joins a gang of dogs engaged in petty larceny in New York City.

Hands holding yarn and fiber arts tools

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, June 9, 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.

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Party with Nintendo Switch!

Tuesday, June 10, 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!

Mindful Moments

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for Mindful Moments, a fun and interactive program designed just for tweens! In this monthly series, we will explore mindfulness techniques, stress-busting activities, and ...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Mindful Moments, a fun and interactive program designed just for tweens! In this monthly series, we will explore mindfulness techniques, stress-busting activities, and creative ways to boost your well-being.

Homeschool Book Swap: A cart covered in books and school supplies

Homeschool Curriculum, Book, Puzzle and Game Swap

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the school year by helping others get ready for the next. Bring your gently used books and materials and exchange them for "new to you" curriculum tools. All b...

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: Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the school year by helping others get ready for the next. Bring your gently used books and materials and exchange them for "new to you" curriculum tools.

Colorful paints and an assortment of artistic tools

Scrape Painting

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Create a colorful masterpiece using a form of abstract art called scrape painting. Dress for a bit of mess.

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, Special Events
Event Details:

Create a colorful masterpiece using a form of abstract art called scrape painting. Dress for a bit of mess.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Stuffed Animal Sleepover:

Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library. After storytime, tuck in the animals and say goodnight. Come back the next day to see what mischief they go...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library. After storytime, tuck in the animals and say goodnight. Come back the next day to see what mischief they got into overnight!  

Parachute Play and Dance Party

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Put on your dancing shoes and shake your sillies out before bedtime! Then join in for some parachute play at the end!

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

Put on your dancing shoes and shake your sillies out before bedtime! Then join in for some parachute play at the end!

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build it!

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Games, 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: Games, STEAM

Build & Play

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

Two side-profile silhouettes with a closed fist between in front of a green, yellow, and red background with the word 'Juneteenth' written across the top of the page.

Juneteenth Storytime

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for a Juneteenth Storytime celebrating freedom, diversity, and empathy with stories, music, and a fun craft. Don't miss this joyous storytime for the whole family!To learn ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a Juneteenth Storytime celebrating freedom, diversity, and empathy with stories, music, and a fun craft. Don't miss this joyous storytime for the whole family!

STEM graphic with science icons

Science Saturdays: Water Rainbows

Saturday, June 14, 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:

Explore capillary actions through different rainbow water experiments!Explore a different science topic on the second Saturday of each month.

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:

Explore capillary actions through different rainbow water experiments!

Explore a different science topic on the second Saturday of each month.

dnd dragon dice

Young Adventurer's Guild

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed 5E Standard Array character sheet (lv 6), dice ...

Required
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: Games
Required
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! 

Color Our World Craftapalooza

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Join us for Craftapalooza! Drop in and make a craft or two. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity !

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+), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for Craftapalooza! Drop in and make a craft or two. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity !

a group of children sitting on the floor together

Early Reader Book Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities, and games based on beginner reader books.

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: 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.

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

Share Your Story With Pride Community Art Project

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Creation Station 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
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.

Kids "Sail-In" Movie: Moana 2

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come decorate a cardboard boat and then dock it at our "sail-in" movie theater for a showing of Moana 2.

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)
Program Type: Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

Come decorate a cardboard boat and then dock it at our "sail-in" movie theater for a showing of Moana 2.

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.

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come learn and play chess with the Broadneck Highschool Chess Club. All ages and experience levels welcome. 

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

Come learn and play chess with the Broadneck Highschool Chess Club. All ages and experience levels welcome. 

Animated image of a brown skin girl. "Juneteenth" and "1865" typed in red, yellow and green circling her face.

Juneteenth Jubilee: What Is Juneteenth?

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Jubilees typically feature music, food, dancing, parades, and educational activities to honor the end of slavery in the United States. Join us as we read a book about the celebrati...

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: Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Jubilees typically feature music, food, dancing, parades, and educational activities to honor the end of slavery in the United States. Join us as we read a book about the celebration of Juneteenth, followed by snacks and fun activities!

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.

Mindful Making

Tuesday, June 17, 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
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

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. 

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.