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Kids playing with puppets inside a box made to look like a stage with the words "reading", "writing", "listening", and "speaking" in bold black letters. Sad and happy theater masks in black.

Reader’s Theater

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Elementary aged children will practice their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills by performing fun short plays in groups. Children will be able to make their own sock ...

Person playing trumpet

USNA Band Instrument Petting Zoo

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Military/Veterans Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join musicians of the United States Naval Academy Band for an instrument petting zoo! Listen to and get hands-on experience with the different instruments from the band.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 18, 2025 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...

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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...

Female child wearing striped dress and safety goggles holds a pipette over a beaker of blue liquid, surrounded by beakers and test tubes.

Snowy STEM

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

This winter, young scientists can dive into fun activities inspired by the season! From learning about the science of snowflakes to building frosty creations, kids will enjoy ha...

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Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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:

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...

Hands holding up circles with "hello" is various languages

Ancient Voices: A Language Escape Room

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Native American Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

In this unique escape room experience, participants will explore the richness of Indigenous languages through challenging puzzles and interactive clues. As you decode messages, ...

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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:

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...

a group of children sitting on the floor reading books

Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Happy Lunar New Year with lanterns and a snake.

Lunar New Year Storytime

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

It's the Year of the Snake! Celebrations all over the world begin on January 29th and end on February 12th. Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a story, songs, and a craft...

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 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...

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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...

Shot of people in crowd listening to a lecturer

How to Avoid Fraud, Scams, and Identity Theft

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Community Services, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging information session with Steven Migdal, a Civil Litigator with 45 years of experience. He'll uncover the latest scams, share essential tips on how to avoid ...

Toddler Time

Monday, January 27, 2025 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:

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...

Toddler Time

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

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...

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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:

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...

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 30, 2025 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:

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...

The image shows materials on a surface such as wooden letters and numbers, pencils, paper crafts of a kite, and a rainbow puzzle.

Let's Play K: Winter Edition

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Interactive and play-based activities to help children practice skills used in Kindergarten! 

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 1, 2025 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...

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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...

Two bingo cards with red chips

Family Bingo!

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of BINGO for the whole family! There will be library prizes and light refreshments. ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar de una tarde divertida de BINGO par...

Toddler Time

Monday, February 3, 2025 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:

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...

Toddler Time

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

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...

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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:

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...

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.