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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton 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: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett 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: Maryland City at Russett Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Maryland City at Russett - 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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck 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: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - 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.

STEM graphic with science icons

Homeschool STEM: Riverkeepers

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join the Arundel Rivers Federation, your local Riverkeeper group, for a hands-on learning experience about our rivers! Discover what a watershed is, what lives within it, and ways ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Join the Arundel Rivers Federation, your local Riverkeeper group, for a hands-on learning experience about our rivers! Discover what a watershed is, what lives within it, and ways we can protect and enjoy our natural surroundings and more.

Woman and baby on cover

Afternoon Book Club- Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

The selection this month is Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper

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)
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

The selection this month is Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper

kids making art

Homeschool Art Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Homeschool students are invited to engage in fun and creative art projects to master their artistic skills and try something new! This month: We will play with collected object ...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Homeschool students are invited to engage in fun and creative art projects to master their artistic skills and try something new!

This month: We will play with collected object collages like Lois Ehlert

Dementia Live Training

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

This in person workshop is a high-impact dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it is like t...

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

This in person workshop is a high-impact dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it is like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory changes.

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
Audience:
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
Audience: 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).

Disclaimer(s)

Walk-Ins Welcome

Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.

Golden Retriever with bib

Paws to Read

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Paws to Read:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call Discoveries: Library at the Mall at 410-222-0133 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call Discoveries: Library at the Mall at 410-222-0133 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form. 


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

Hands strumming a ukulele

Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

It's easier than you think to have fun playing the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele? No problem...

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

It's easier than you think to have fun playing the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele?

Chibi drawing with text, Teen Anime Club Glen Burnie Library

Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

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.

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Bibliobop Dance Party

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Bibliobop will get your preschoolers movin' and groovin'. Join us as we learn through songs, basic movement and reading. 

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Bibliobop will get your preschoolers movin' and groovin'. Join us as we learn through songs, basic movement and reading. 

Introduction to Scrapbook Journaling. Anne Arundel County Public Library.

Introduction to Scrapbook Journaling!

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room B at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Try your hand at Scrapbook Journaling and learn to create pages full of visual imagery and inspiration. A journal and a variety of scrapbook supplies provided.

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

Try your hand at Scrapbook Journaling and learn to create pages full of visual imagery and inspiration.

A journal and a variety of scrapbook supplies provided.

People discussing over pie charts and documents

Managing Your Money: Funds - Which One is Right for You?

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us each week to learn how to manage your money!   This week's topic is "Index Funds vs Mutual Finds vs ETFs." The session will explain the difference between the ...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us each week to learn how to manage your money!  

This week's topic is "Index Funds vs Mutual Finds vs ETFs." The session will explain the difference between the various funds and which one is right for you.

Example of Paper Gingerbread Library project

Mindful Making

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting.  November: Make a library themed paper gingerbread house. 

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

November: Make a library themed paper gingerbread house. 

Colorful glass chess pieces

Chess Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

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: Games

Chess Club

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Person knitting with blue yarn

Broadneck Needlecrafters

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

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

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

Photograph of the front of the Laurel Museum with its sign prominent in the foreground.

Laurel During the World Wars

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the staff of the Laurel Historical Society for an overview of Laurel's involvement in WWI and WWII, based on their previous exhibits "Laurel's WWI: From Here To Over There" an...

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
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Join the staff of the Laurel Historical Society for an overview of Laurel's involvement in WWI and WWII, based on their previous exhibits "Laurel's WWI: From Here To Over There" and "Over Here: Life in Laurel During WWII." The presentation will in

A Marvellous Light

The Queer Agenda Book Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Staff Conference Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting.  All identities are welcome! This month, we will be reading A Marvellous Light by Freya ...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Staff Conference Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting.  All identities are welcome!

White writing on black background with red line

True Crime Tuesday- A Virtual Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

True Crime Tuesday is a virtual true crime discussion group exploring famous solved and unsolved murders and crimes. Topics change every month. Please register for the Zoom link. H...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Event Details:

True Crime Tuesday is a virtual true crime discussion group exploring famous solved and unsolved murders and crimes. Topics change every month. Please register for the Zoom link. Hosted by Busch Annapolis Staff.

daisy darker cover

Mountain Road's Adult Book Club: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Nana's 80th birthday party takes a dark turn when she is murdered at the stroke of midnight. Who is slowly killing off Daisy Darker's family? And what other secrets will be reveale...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

Nana's 80th birthday party takes a dark turn when she is murdered at the stroke of midnight. Who is slowly killing off Daisy Darker's family? And what other secrets will be revealed?

This program is both virtual and in person.

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.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
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: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: 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

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park 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: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - 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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Toddler Time

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton 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: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton 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.

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.