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Music and Movement

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
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: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

Music & Movement

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

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Riviera Beach Book Club: The Searcher by Tana French

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riviera Beach - Programming Room at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

The Searcher by Tana French

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

The Searcher by Tana French

Museum exhibit

Escape Room: Mystery at the Museum

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Step into the world of art and ancient artifacts in our Museum Mystery Escape Room! Your mission: to solve puzzles, decode clues, and uncover the secrets hidden within the museum b...

Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Step into the world of art and ancient artifacts in our Museum Mystery Escape Room! Your mission: to solve puzzles, decode clues, and uncover the secrets hidden within the museum before time runs out.

A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Audience:
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
Audience: 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!  

brick wall with the words library after hours teens only

After Hours Teen Party

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required.

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Other In-library location
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required.

Museum exhibit

After-Hours Lock-In: Mystery at the Museum Escape Room

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library for an after-hours escape room! Your mission: to solve puzzles, decode clues, and uncover the secrets hidden within the mysterious museum before time ru...

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+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library for an after-hours escape room! Your mission: to solve puzzles, decode clues, and uncover the secrets hidden within the mysterious museum before time runs out.

Small child with a messy, colorful painting

Pre-K Process Art

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations.FOR AGES 3 & 4

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations.

FOR AGES 3 & 4

AARP Income Tax Assistance for Senior and Low-and-Middle Income Residents

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Community Services
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Trained volunteers will be available to answer tax questions and assist with tax preparation. AARP membership is not required. Not eligible if you have farm income, rental property...

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: Community Services
Event Details:

Trained volunteers will be available to answer tax questions and assist with tax preparation. AARP membership is not required. Not eligible if you have farm income, rental property income, or self-employed income with a net loss.

Museum exhibit

Escape Room: Mystery at the Museum

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Step into the world of art and ancient artifacts in our Museum Mystery Escape Room! Your mission: to solve puzzles, decode clues, and uncover the secrets hidden within the museum b...

Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Step into the world of art and ancient artifacts in our Museum Mystery Escape Room! Your mission: to solve puzzles, decode clues, and uncover the secrets hidden within the museum before time runs out.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 22, 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...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Image of children meditating in easy pose

Little Yogis

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Elementary aged yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs, and games in this family-friendly yoga practice.  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Elementary aged yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs, and games in this family-friendly yoga practice.  

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music and Movement

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

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

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: Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

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

Storytime at Riviera Beach Library

Preschool Storytime

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach 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: 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

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.

Warm up with Saturday Fun!

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Stories, dance and crafts for toddlers, preschoolers and the young at heart! 

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Stories, dance and crafts for toddlers, preschoolers and the young at heart! 

Cuddles & Cocoa STEM Storytime

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children cuddle up to enjoy stories, songs, and simple science activities all about cookies and cocoa!

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, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Families with young children cuddle up to enjoy stories, songs, and simple science activities all about cookies and cocoa!

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.

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Adult Book Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes.  Febr...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. 

USA flag and man

Meet Dr. King

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

This powerful production brings the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to audiences of all ages through an engaging, easy-to-follow narrative. It highlights key moments ...

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+), Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

This powerful production brings the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to audiences of all ages through an engaging, easy-to-follow narrative.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 22, 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...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

picture of exercise ball and people using drumsticks

Cardio Drumming For Fun and Fitness

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls.  ...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. 

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

Oysters 101

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

This program takes a “deeper dive” into one of the keystone species in our Chesapeake Bay. The activity will discuss how an oyster grows, their life cycle and the importance of a h...

Required
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

This program takes a “deeper dive” into one of the keystone species in our Chesapeake Bay. The activity will discuss how an oyster grows, their life cycle and the importance of a healthy habitat.

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.

Picture of Baba Bomani

The ABC's of Hip Hop

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Crate and Barrel Court at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Baba Bomani’s program uses rhythm and rhyme to explain basic reading and math concepts such as how to recognize syllables and showing how a rapper’s flow is simply a number bond ma...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Crate and Barrel Court
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Baba Bomani’s program uses rhythm and rhyme to explain basic reading and math concepts such as how to recognize syllables and showing how a rapper’s flow is simply a number bond math equation!

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Building Block Challenge

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Building Block Challenges! How quick can you complete the challenges? We will supply the building blocks.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Building Block Challenges! How quick can you complete the challenges? We will supply the building blocks.

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM 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
Audience: All
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: Sleepless in Seattle (2003, PG)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis An...

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters also very 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.

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.