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The Science of Native Life

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Native American Interest, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the science of Native life with hands-on activities provided by educators from Jefferson Patterson Park. Find out how a wigwam stands up, how fletching helps arrows fly...

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

Learn about the science of Native life with hands-on activities provided by educators from Jefferson Patterson Park. Find out how a wigwam stands up, how fletching helps arrows fly, how Native American people made paint, and more!

Child with play dough

Preschool Play Dough Party

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

It's a play dough party! Preschoolers can build, squish, and explore color and texture with play dough. 

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, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

It's a play dough party! Preschoolers can build, squish, and explore color and texture with play dough. 

Homeschool Lunch & Recess

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. 

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: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. 

Cartoon turkey looking at viewer

Little Scientists Catch the Turkey!

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Listen to the story of How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace. Build your own turkey hideout, play with cranberry Oobleck and make a turkey craft!

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: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Listen to the story of How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace. Build your own turkey hideout, play with cranberry Oobleck and make a turkey craft!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Little Artists: Process Art

Tuesday, November 12, 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!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Paint Like... Bill Reid

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Native American Interest, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Bill Reid and create art in his 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, Native American Interest, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Bill Reid and create art in his style. 

Supplies are limited. Registration required. Kids in grades K-5 only. 

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

STEAM Club

Thursday, November 14, 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.

A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, November 15, 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!  

Home Sweet Homeschool Chalkboard

Homeschool Hangout

Monday, November 18, 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.

Building blocks

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, November 19, 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.

Hackathon

Tuesday, November 19, 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).

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Toddler Tinker Time

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive - through play!

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

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive - through play!

Happy children

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, 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, Kindergarten Readiness, 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!

 

STEM graphic with science icons

STEM - Grow Your Own Crystals

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

We'll learn how to crystallize things we find while foraging and experiment with creating the most colorful and exciting crystals we can! 

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

We'll learn how to crystallize things we find while foraging and experiment with creating the most colorful and exciting crystals we can! 

It's Dinovember!

Book Buddies: It's Dinovember!

Thursday, November 21, 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 a book of your choice about Dinosaurs! 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 a book of your choice about Dinosaurs! We will discuss the books, followed by snacks and activities!

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Saturday, November 23, 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®!

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®!

A group of children eating lunch together at a cafeteria table.

Homeschool Lunch and Hangout

Monday, November 25, 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:

Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy in the library meeting room with other homeschoolers, followed by indoor recess with games and activities. *Lunch is not provided.

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:

Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy in the library meeting room with other homeschoolers, followed by indoor recess with games and activities.

*Lunch is not provided.

Mario Escape Room

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out! Please be sure to separately register each participant.  ...

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

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out!

Please be sure to separately register each participant.  For ages 8 and up.

Mario Escape Room

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out! Please be sure to separately register each participant.  ...

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

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out!

Please be sure to separately register each participant.  For ages 8 and up.

Mario Escape Room

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out! Please be sure to separately register each participant.  ...

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

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out!

Please be sure to separately register each participant.  For ages 8 and up.

Mario Escape Room

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out! Please be sure to separately register each participant.  ...

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

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out!

Please be sure to separately register each participant.  For ages 8 and up.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Little Artists: Process Art

Tuesday, November 26, 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!

Mario Escape Room

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out! Please be sure to separately register each participant.  For ...

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

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out!

Please be sure to separately register each participant.  For ages 8 and up.

Mario Escape Room

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out! Please be sure to separately register each participant.  ...

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

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out!

Please be sure to separately register each participant.  For ages 8 and up.

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.