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Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
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: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: 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!

Librarian holding a storybook and a puppet as several small children watch

Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

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

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, August 27, 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! 

The word "wellness" on a green leaf

Yoga Nidra

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Yoga Nidra is a sleep-based relaxation practice designed to rejuvenate the body and mind. 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is as restorative as three hours of sleep. Yoga Nidra can help re...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Yoga Nidra is a sleep-based relaxation practice designed to rejuvenate the body and mind. 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is as restorative as three hours of sleep.

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

Chess Club

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

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

Kubo and the Two Strings Movie and Craft Night

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch Kubo and the Two Strings 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
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch Kubo and the Two Strings on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

White Horse

Mountain Road's Adult Book Club: White Horse by Erika Wurth

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Mountain Road's August Book Club when we'll be reading White Horse by Erika Wurth - a book that Stephen Graham Jones, author of The Only Good Indian...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

Join us for Mountain Road's August Book Club when we'll be reading White Horse by Erika Wurth - a book that Stephen Graham Jones, author of The Only Good Indians, described as “It’s metal to the

Librarian holding a storybook and a puppet as several small children watch

Toddler Time

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Librarian holding a storybook and a puppet as several small children watch

Toddler Time

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Pasadena Senior Center Book Club: Homecoming by Kate Morton

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riviera Beach - Off Site at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Homecoming by Kate Morton

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Homecoming by Kate Morton

Happy children

Homeschool Curriculum, Puzzle, & Game Swap

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring in any curriculum, books, puzzles or games you'd like to swap!  Bring your littles for a group game and craft activities. Bring your teen to meet new friends and start a...

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

Bring in any curriculum, books, puzzles or games you'd like to swap!  Bring your littles for a group game and craft activities. Bring your teen to meet new friends and start a Homeschool Teen ___________.

Tech Help Hours

Tech Help Hours

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your devices? Sign up for Mountain Road Library's Tech Help Hours. We can provide personalized help for basic tech requests, such as computer and internet basics, Mi...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events, Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your devices? Sign up for Mountain Road Library's Tech Help Hours. We can provide personalized help for basic tech requests, such as computer and internet basics, Microsoft Office or Google apps, personal devices, and more!

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

Series Safari: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

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 3pm and 5pm. This m...

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

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 3pm and 5pm.

Close up of a watermelon on a vine, with community garden behind, and Crofton Library in background. Blue sky with several puffy clouds.

FarmUnity Harvest Festival

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Services, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Meet us by the Crofton Library Community Garden to celebrate the hard work of our community volunteers and FarmUnity this season. Try a sample of vegetables from the garden with a ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Services, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Meet us by the Crofton Library Community Garden to celebrate the hard work of our community volunteers and FarmUnity this season. Try a sample of vegetables from the garden with a delicious potluck provided by the volunteers.

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.

Background: Maryland Flag,foreground image of gargoyle face with text: Blood on the Clocktower Baltimore/Annapolis

Game Night: Blood on the Clocktower

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Blood on the Clocktower is a social role-playing game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storytell...

Required
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Blood on the Clocktower is a social role-playing game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.

a set of traditional bluegrass instruments

Beginner's Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking ...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking to develop deeper knowledge of tunes commonly played.

Various people playing card game

D20 Gamers Club

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Bonus night of the D20 club! Sometimes more D&D, sometimes board games or other fun! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagina...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Bonus night of the D20 club! Sometimes more D&D, sometimes board games or other fun! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities. Los niños de tres a cin...

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

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Severn - Other In-library location at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Other In-library location
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

SoCo Farmer's Market

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 10:15pm
Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Farmer's Market in parking lot

Library Branch: Deale Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Farmer's Market in parking lot

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.