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Hackathon

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Level cybersecurity and technology skills by hacking your way through different computer activities. This event is presented in partnership with the 780th Military Intelligence ...

Required
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: Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Level cybersecurity and technology skills by hacking your way through different computer activities.

This event is presented in partnership with the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber).

a child's hand taping four wooden blocks that spell out the word STEM

STEAM Club

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Interactive STEM and arts-based event for elementary age scientists and artists. Each hands-on session will focus on art, math, science, engineering, or technology. These engaging ...

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

Interactive STEM and arts-based event for elementary age scientists and artists. Each hands-on session will focus on art, math, science, engineering, or technology.

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!  

Sensory crafting with kids

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, September 14, 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
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Join us at our sensory playtime! Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Through sensory play, children use scientifi...

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

Join us at our sensory playtime! 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.

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.

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®! Also occurs on: Saturday October 12 and November 23

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

Also occurs on: Saturday October 12 and November 23

Sensory crafting with kids

Explore with Your Senses Playtime

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to play and explore with their senses. Just bring your imagination; we'll supply the materials!

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to play and explore with their senses. Just bring your imagination; we'll supply the materials!

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! 

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Little Artists: Process Art

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Explore open-ended activities and different art techniques with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, so please dress accordingly!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore open-ended activities and different art techniques with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, so please dress accordingly!

STEM graphic with science icons

Teen Breakerspace

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Take apart various electronic devices in this breakerspace event. See what's inside remotes, keyboards, and more! Devices, tools, and safety equipment will all be provided.

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

Take apart various electronic devices in this breakerspace event. See what's inside remotes, keyboards, and more! Devices, tools, and safety equipment will all be provided.

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. 

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 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!  

bonsai tree

Bonsai Basics

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the history of the Asian zen art of bonsai and the basics for growing your own bonsai tree. This presentation will be given by the Maryland Bonsai Association.

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: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn the history of the Asian zen art of bonsai and the basics for growing your own bonsai tree. This presentation will be given by the Maryland Bonsai Association.

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!  

Star explosion in vivid colors.

Virtual Visit: Supernovae: When Stars Go BOOM!

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stars much more massive than our Sun undergo spectacular, violent deaths: they explode! The carbon, nitrogen, and other atoms that they forged in their nuclear furnaces go on ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Stars much more massive than our Sun undergo spectacular, violent deaths: they explode! The carbon, nitrogen, and other atoms that they forged in their nuclear furnaces go on to form the basis of clouds of gas and dust from which solar system

Building blocks

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Children will explore open ended activities and play by building, shaping, and manipulating objects to create something new. Curiosity and creativity abound, fosteri...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Children will explore open ended activities and play by building, shaping, and manipulating objects to create something new. Curiosity and creativity abound, fostering the development of cognitive and functional skills.

Happy children

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!  

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: Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!

 

Heart with Numbers

Magical, Musical, Math for Preschoolers

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Math IS fun! Preschoolers and their caregivers will explore counting and identifying numbers with stories, music, movement and hands-on activities.

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Math IS fun! Preschoolers and their caregivers will explore counting and identifying numbers with stories, music, movement and hands-on activities.

Pile of red, blue, yellow, green and orange Legos

Lego Create Challenge

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the Riviera Beach branch! STEM/STEAM &nb...

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

Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the Riviera Beach branch! STEM/STEAM

 

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Little Artists: Process Art

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Explore open-ended activities and different art techniques with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, so please dress accordingly!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore open-ended activities and different art techniques with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, so please dress accordingly!

Girl with science stuff

Mini Scientist Storytime

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities with a science theme. 

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities with a science theme. 

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.