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Babies at Play

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies at Play:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.

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 at Play

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn 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: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
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.

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All Abilities Storytime!

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Experience a storytime for neurodivergent adults and their caregivers. Enjoy a variety of developmentally appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while having fu...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Experience a storytime for neurodivergent adults and their caregivers. Enjoy a variety of developmentally appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while having fun and making new friends.

 

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road 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: Mountain Road Library
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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Tech Help Hours

Tech Help Hours

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your devices? Sign up for Mountain Road Library's Tech Help Hours. We can provide personalized help for basic tech requests, such as computer and internet basics, Mi...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events, Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your devices? Sign up for Mountain Road Library's Tech Help Hours. We can provide personalized help for basic tech requests, such as computer and internet basics, Microsoft Office or Google apps, personal devices, and more!

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Afterschool Special: Shrinkydinks

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Riviera Beach - Programming Room at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Stop by afterschool to make a shrinkydink. Activity and snacks provided while supplies last.

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

Stop by afterschool to make a shrinkydink. Activity and snacks provided while supplies last.

“Peter Nimble and his fantastic eyes” Johnathan Auxier

Rad Readers

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Does your 3rd-5th grader like to read, play games, and have fun? Join our RAD Readers book club for kids in grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Prior to our in-person program, you’ll re...

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)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Does your 3rd-5th grader like to read, play games, and have fun?

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Teen Winter Reading Challenge Wrap-Up

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Enjoy sweet treats, cool prizes, and come chill at our Winter Reading Challenge Wrap-Up celebration!

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Enjoy sweet treats, cool prizes, and come chill at our Winter Reading Challenge Wrap-Up celebration!

two children using a magnifying glass to look at flowers

Nature Explorers Club at Busch Annapolis

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Our big world contains many small worlds. Get an up-close look at a piece of our planet by joining the Nature Explorers Club. Each month we'll investigate an aspect of the ecosyste...

Required
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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Required
Event Details:

Our big world contains many small worlds. Get an up-close look at a piece of our planet by joining the Nature Explorers Club.

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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
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.

An image of hands reaching up, with the text Teen Community Service Club at the top

Teen Community Service Club

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Odenton - Teen Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Do you have ideas for programs you want to see at the library? Do you need service learning hours? Do you want to give back to your community? Come to the Teen Community Service Cl...

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

Do you have ideas for programs you want to see at the library? Do you need service learning hours? Do you want to give back to your community?

A wooden chess board ready for play, set with tan and maple pieces.

Chess Club

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Chess Club:

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

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

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

Fabric DIY

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come be creative! Use basic sewing and other crafting skills to create fun take-home projects of your own design! All supplies provided. In December, make scrunchies, braided he...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Come be creative! Use basic sewing and other crafting skills to create fun take-home projects of your own design! All supplies provided.

In December, make scrunchies, braided headbands and other accessories.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Stuffed Animal Sleepover:

Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library. After storytime, tuck in the animals and say goodnight. Come back the next day to see what mischief they go...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library. After storytime, tuck in the animals and say goodnight. Come back the next day to see what mischief they got into overnight!  

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Valentine's Day Chocolate Bingo

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
All
Bingo:

Enjoy playing Bingo with family and friends and win prizes!

Event Details:

Come and celebrate Valentine's Day with bingo at the Mountain Road Library!

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: All
Program Type: Holiday, Special Events

Bingo

Enjoy playing Bingo with family and friends and win prizes!

Event Details:

Come and celebrate Valentine's Day with bingo at the Mountain Road Library!

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.

Nicole T. Livingston

Estate Planning Essentials

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Attorney Nicole T. Livingston of Council Baradel will present on “Estate Planning Essentials.” She will discuss the differences between Wills and Trusts, Power of Attorney, Medical...

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

Attorney Nicole T. Livingston of Council Baradel will present on “Estate Planning Essentials.” She will discuss the differences between Wills and Trusts, Power of Attorney, Medical Directives and more.

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.

Happily-Ever-After PowerPoint Party

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Special Events, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Defend your favorite romance trope! Come prepared with a PowerPoint supporting your favorite plot device or build your slides before we begin. We'll help with some useful pres...

Required
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Special Events, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Defend your favorite romance trope! Come prepared with a PowerPoint supporting your favorite plot device or build your slides before we begin. We'll help with some useful presentation and design tips.

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.

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.

Bedtime Storytime

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Family Storytime:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Family Storytime

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

paper bag with mystery ingredients

Cookbook Club Mystery Ingredient Challenge

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Shake up your cooking and reading repertoires with this mystery ingredient virtual program. After registering you will be notified by email when your mystery ingredi...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Shake up your cooking and reading repertoires with this mystery ingredient virtual program. After registering you will be notified by email when your mystery ingredient and library materials (two random ingredient-related books

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Music & Movement:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music

Music & Movement

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton 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: 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

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

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park 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: 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

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.

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.