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This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies in Bloom

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

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: 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: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Young Adventurer's Guild

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
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 Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and y...

Open
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, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Nature Explorers At Deale

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

We'll investigate an aspect of the ecosystem through presentations, conversations, active games and hands on activities. For ages 7-11.

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: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

We'll investigate an aspect of the ecosystem through presentations, conversations, active games and hands on activities. For ages 7-11.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have dis...

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

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have discussions, play games, and more!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
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: 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: 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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
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: 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: 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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Pajama Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Deale - Other In-library location at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Other In-library location
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
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. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

South County Freewrites

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

With Natalie Goldberg's guidelines and a set of guided writing prompts, we write.Sharing is optional.There is no critiquing, commenting, or suggestions made."I can shake off everyt...

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

With Natalie Goldberg's guidelines and a set of guided writing prompts, we write.

Sharing is optional.

There is no critiquing, commenting, or suggestions made.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies in Bloom

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

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: 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: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hallyu Club: Meetup

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. All fans are welcome: lovers of Kpop and Jpop, of anime and K-dramas, history buffs and pop-culture savants; new...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. All fans are welcome: lovers of Kpop and Jpop, of anime and K-dramas, history buffs and pop-culture savants; new and experienced fans alike 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cardio Drumming for Fun and Fitness

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. &...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. 

 

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.

 

This event is in the "All" group.

Arab American Heritage Month Movie Night- Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Movies, Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

PG 2014In celebration of Arab American Heritage and National Poetry Month enjoy a screening of The Prophet(2014) an animated anthology film adapted from from Lebanese-American Kahl...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

PG 2014

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Need service learning hours? Have great ideas to enhance our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts.

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

Need service learning hours? Have great ideas to enhance our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Game Night

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, board games, crafts, chill vibes and more!

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

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, board games, crafts, chill vibes and more!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
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: 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: 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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Family Movie Night - Wish

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Movies
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

 PG, 2023Join 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!  U...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

 

PG, 2023

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!  

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
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: 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: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anime & Manga Club for Adults!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

Anime/Manga Club

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always 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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies in Bloom

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

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: 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: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art Night: Canvas Bags

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? If so, then join us to create art.  Be sure to check back later to see the image we'll be creating.Registration is required for th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? If so, then join us to create art.  Be sure to check back later to see the image we'll be creating.

Registration is required for this special event. 

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Earth Day Sensory Play

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

This program is perfect for hands-on exploring while learning about the importance of Earth Day and taking care of our planet.Upcoming Preschool Art:May 16: Musical Presc...

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: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

This program is perfect for hands-on exploring while learning about the importance of Earth Day and taking care of our planet.

Upcoming Preschool Art:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cardio Drumming for Fun and Fitness

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. T...

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

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. 

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.

 

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Young Historians

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have dis...

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

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have discussions, play games, and more!

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.