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Young Child at Play

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children from birth to 5 years old (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.&...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Young children from birth to 5 years old (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time. 

Friday Storytime Fun!

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

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

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Babies playing and laughing.

Babies at Play

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies at Play:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

Babies at Play

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.

Baby Explores Nature

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Babies (birth to 18 months) will explore the wonders of nature and learn through play. Please wear clothing that is mess friendly.

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)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Babies (birth to 18 months) will explore the wonders of nature and learn through play. Please wear clothing that is mess friendly.

Child with Playdough

Native American History - Storytime

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Native American Interest
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Read "Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story" by Kevin Noble Maillard and explore Native American culture through music and activities in this lively Storytime for Preschoolers....

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Native American Interest
Event Details:

Read "Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story" by Kevin Noble Maillard and explore Native American culture through music and activities in this lively Storytime for Preschoolers.

Words "Dia de los Muertos" with smiling skulls, flowers and leaves

Coco & Calaveras Movie & Craft

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Holiday, Movies
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Step into the magical world of 'Coco' and unleash your creativity with a Dia de los Muertos calavera/skull craft. With themes of love and remembrance, let your imagination run wild...

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, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Holiday, Movies
Event Details:

Step into the magical world of 'Coco' and unleash your creativity with a Dia de los Muertos calavera/skull craft. With themes of love and remembrance, let your imagination run wild as you decorate your own sugar skull ornament.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies in Bloom:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your c...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

A group of teens building a structure out of K'NEX.

Homeschool Teen Time

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Hang out with other homeschool teens as we play a variety of games, try out some cool library technology, and more!

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hang out with other homeschool teens as we play a variety of games, try out some cool library technology, and more!

Two mugs of coffee on a table, the handle of each mug is being held.

Senior Sip and Social

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

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.

Various instruments laid out on floor including symbols, drum, keyboard, microphone, and guitar

Music and Movement

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Music & Movement:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

Music & Movement

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Coco

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Holiday, Movies, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!  We'll watch Coco, then do some themed crafts! Feel free to bring your own pillows and blankets to get comfy while we w...

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+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Holiday, Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!  We'll watch Coco, then do some themed crafts!

Feel free to bring your own pillows and blankets to get comfy while we watch!

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.

Adults doing chair yoga

Get Fit Where You Sit

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Get Fit Where You Sit with the Lakshmi Voelker method. A gentle form of sitting and standing Kripalu Yoga using support of a chair to stretch and strengthen the entire body. A...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Get Fit Where You Sit with the Lakshmi Voelker method. A gentle form of sitting and standing Kripalu Yoga using support of a chair to stretch and strengthen the entire body. A full practice of asana, breathing, and meditation. 

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.

 

A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Audience:
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
Audience: 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!  

brick wall with the words library after hours teens only

After Hours Lock-In Party

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. 

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Required
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Other In-library location
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. 

Poster for The Third Man with Orson Wells

The Great Movies: The Third Man (1949)

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

NOTE: Movie titles are subject to change. Please contact the library for the most up-to-date information.  Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Required
Event Details:

NOTE: Movie titles are subject to change. Please contact the library for the most up-to-date information. 

Librarian reading to children outside

Fresh Air Storytime

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Family Storytime:

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

Event Details:

Weather permitting, we'll have our storytime outside, in the fresh air!  Families with young children will enjoy a variety of stories, songs and movement activities while buil...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Family Storytime

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

Event Details:

Weather permitting, we'll have our storytime outside, in the fresh air!  Families with young children will enjoy a variety of stories, songs and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Dog with bookshelf

Paws to Read

Saturday, November 2, 2024 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.

Pantry

Saturday Community Pantry

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services
Audience:
All
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm unt...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: All
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first T

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Las familias con niños pequeños disfrutan de...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Sensory crafting with kids

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Kindergarten Readiness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Through sensory play, children use scientific processes to investigate new se...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Accessibility, Kindergarten Readiness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Through sensory play, children use scientific processes to investigate new sensations. We will have different stations to explore!

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Begin your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey or celebrate your milestones with stories, songs, and a dance party! You'll get a free book and bag just for signing up and ...

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)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Begin your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey or celebrate your milestones with stories, songs, and a dance party! You'll get a free book and bag just for signing up and can read books and earn prizes all year round.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Saturday Storytime Surprise

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Enjoy a different surprise storytime every week. Will there be a craft? Music? Dragons? Unicorns? Whatever the theme, families with little ones are sure to have a lot of fun!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy a different surprise storytime every week. Will there be a craft? Music? Dragons? Unicorns? Whatever the theme, families with little ones are sure to have a lot of fun!

Genealogy: Dig Deeper

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Dive deep into advanced genealogy! Discover the power of DNA insights, explore hidden gems in FamilySearch, and unlock the secrets of Maryland land records. Perfect for anyone look...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Dive deep into advanced genealogy! Discover the power of DNA insights, explore hidden gems in FamilySearch, and unlock the secrets of Maryland land records. Perfect for anyone looking to expand or refine their genealogical skills!

The title of the book and its author are in large grey text at the top and bottom. The cover is of a hand with a scorpion on it holding a chain.

Adult Book Club: The Familiar

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes.  Nove...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. 

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.