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Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It!

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
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
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Build & Play

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

Graphic illustration of various books

Paws to Read

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Call the Busch Annapolis Library at 410-222-1750 for available t...

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)
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Call the Busch Annapolis Library at 410-222-1750 for available times and to register.

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

STEM graphic with science icons

Science Saturdays: Fairy Tales

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Did you know there are fun ways to learn about science and engineering from fairy tales? Come explore science concepts that can be found in The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy G...

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
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Did you know there are fun ways to learn about science and engineering from fairy tales? Come explore science concepts that can be found in The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Books arranged in semi circle

Mini-Masters: Learn to be a Librarian

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Career Development, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Get a tour of the library and complete different library tasks like checking out books and storytimes. At the end we'll have a "graduation" ceremony and all participants will get a...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Career Development, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Get a tour of the library and complete different library tasks like checking out books and storytimes. At the end we'll have a "graduation" ceremony and all participants will get a Mini-Masters Certificate! 

Young Historians

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Travel back in time! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures.

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Travel back in time! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures.

Gorros Gaucho / Argentine Gaucho Hats

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Teen Area at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

¡Aprende a hacer un gorro de gaucho mientras aprendes sobre los vaqueros argentinos: los gauchos!   Learn how to make a gaucho hat while learning about Argentina's cowboy: ...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Teen Area
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

¡Aprende a hacer un gorro de gaucho mientras aprendes sobre los vaqueros argentinos: los gauchos!  

Learn how to make a gaucho hat while learning about Argentina's cowboy: the Gaucho!

 

Mindful Making

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
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 - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

Colorful glass chess pieces

Chess Club

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), 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.

Kids Create: Aztec inspired Mosaic

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

School aged children are invited to attend the first session of our new Kids Create series. Each month we will learn about an individual artist or art movement, and create a piece ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

School aged children are invited to attend the first session of our new Kids Create series. Each month we will learn about an individual artist or art movement, and create a piece of artwork inspired by what we learn.

"Smile" by Raina Telgemeier

Rad Readers

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Does your 3rd-5th grader like to read, play games, and have fun? Join our RAD Readers book club for kids in grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Prior to our in-person program, you’ll read&nb...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Does your 3rd-5th grader like to read, play games, and have fun? Join our RAD Readers book club for kids in grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: 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.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Paint Like... Frida Kahlo

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, STEM/STEAM, Women’s Interest
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Frida Kahlo and create art in her style.  Supplies are limited. Registration required. Kids in grades K-5 only. 

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, STEM/STEAM, Women’s Interest
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Frida Kahlo and create art in her style. 

Supplies are limited. Registration required. Kids in grades K-5 only. 

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club just for beginning readers! Kids will listen to a story, play word-decoding games, participate in a read-along, and make a craft. This program is be...

Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club just for beginning readers! Kids will listen to a story, play word-decoding games, participate in a read-along, and make a craft. This program is best for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

Weird But True! World 2024

Book Buddies: Weird But True! Series

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Read any book from the Weird But True! series. We will discuss the books, followed by snacks and activities!

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Read any book from the Weird But True! series.

A sign of a microphone in front of a red curtain with text that reads "Open Mic Night"

Open Mic Night

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, comedy, and poetry! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome! Acts should be a dur...

Required
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, comedy, and poetry! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome! Acts should be a duration of 3-5 minutes for each person or shared act.

A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
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: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Build & Play

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

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Be an Artist like Fernando Llort

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Learn about the life and art of the world-renowned artist from El Salvador, Fernando Llort, and then do art projects based off this artwork. 

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Learn about the life and art of the world-renowned artist from El Salvador, Fernando Llort, and then do art projects based off this artwork. 

Sneaks sitting in the grass reading a book wearing a safari hat.

Series Safari: A Jack Book

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Journey through the pages of some of our most popular book series! Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in th...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Journey through the pages of some of our most popular book series! Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm.

A group of children eating lunch together at a cafeteria table.

Homeschool Lunch and Learn

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us as Eric Epstein from Traveling Science demonstrates how electricity is used in everyday objects. Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy afterward in the library meeting room wit...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as Eric Epstein from Traveling Science demonstrates how electricity is used in everyday objects. Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy afterward in the library meeting room with other homeschoolers.

*Lunch is not provided.

Home Sweet Homeschool Chalkboard

Homeschool Hangout

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are welcome! Note: Activ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are welcome!

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.

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build and Play Challenge

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM

Build & Play

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

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Faith R Goldstein & Jesse R Cunitz Children's Collaboration Room 216 at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-2 are welcome to join us to practice some reading skills through books, activities, and games. The goal of this club is to build your child's confidence in reading...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Faith R Goldstein & Jesse R Cunitz Children's Collaboration Room 216
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-2 are welcome to join us to practice some reading skills through books, activities, and games. The goal of this club is to build your child's confidence in reading and discover books that they love! 

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

Chess Club

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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.

Onward movie poster.

Family Movie Night - Onward

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

  PG, 2020 Join us for a Family Movie Night! Bring your favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie! ...

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

 

PG, 2020

Join us for a Family Movie Night! Bring your favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie!  

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.