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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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)
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: 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

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.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton 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: 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

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

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis 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: 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: 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

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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.

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
:

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!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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!

Children reading books

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum 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.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - 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, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale 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: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - 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.

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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater 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: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - 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

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett 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: 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

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

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn 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: 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

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!

Engineers

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
:

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.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
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.

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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road 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: Mountain Road Library
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

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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, April 29, 2025 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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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.

Person knitting with blue yarn

Homeschool Needlecrafters

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
:

Bring your own working project or come join us to start from scratch! Learn new crochet and knitting skills with the help of friends. All are welcome. 

Please note, individual crochet instruction is subject to availability.

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

Bring your own working project or come join us to start from scratch! Learn new crochet and knitting skills with the help of friends. All are welcome. 

Please note, individual crochet instruction is subject to availability.

A collage of poetry writings and images

Khalil Gibran Poetry Collage

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

Join us for a collage project featuring the poetry of Khalil Gibran, an Arab American poet and visual artist. Learn a bit about his life and work and create your own masterpiece in a fun and relaxed setting!

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a collage project featuring the poetry of Khalil Gibran, an Arab American poet and visual artist. Learn a bit about his life and work and create your own masterpiece in a fun and relaxed setting!

Girl with science stuff

Mini Scientist Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
:

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

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

Quiet Reading Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

Carve out an hour dedicated to reading your book! We will gather in a quiet space to read and spend the last 10 minutes sharing thoughts about your book, but only if you want to. 

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

Carve out an hour dedicated to reading your book! We will gather in a quiet space to read and spend the last 10 minutes sharing thoughts about your book, but only if you want to. 

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.

Teen Blackout Poetry & Open Mic Night

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Teen Area at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
:

Unleash your creativity at our teen-exclusive Blackout Poetry and Open Mic Night! Start by crafting unique poems using blackout art techniques, then share your words—or any creative work—at the open mic.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Teen Area
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our teen-exclusive Blackout Poetry and Open Mic Night! Start by crafting unique poems using blackout art techniques, then share your words—or any creative work—at the open mic.

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.

Parenting with Purpose: Effective Strategies for Behavior Management

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Services, Health & Wellness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse
Audience:
Adults
:

Discover effective tools and strategies for managing your child's challenging behaviors while promoting their growth and development.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Services, Health & Wellness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse
Event Details:

Discover effective tools and strategies for managing your child's challenging behaviors while promoting their growth and development.

Book cover

Mountain Road's Adult Book Club: Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
:

"An exciting debut novel that gives voice to the diverse residents of a Palestinian American community in Baltimore—from young activists in conflict with their traditional parents to the poor who clean for the rich—lives which intersect across div

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

"An exciting debut novel that gives voice to the diverse residents of a Palestinian American community in Baltimore—from young activists in conflict with their traditional parents to the poor who clean for the rich—lives which intersect across div

outdoor story time

Storytime at the Big Bean Coffee Shop

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
:

Join us for a storytime in the sunshine at Big Bean Coffee House in Annapolis. Complimentary treats for our young friends who come to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! 

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime in the sunshine at Big Bean Coffee House in Annapolis. Complimentary treats for our young friends who come to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program will be held outside, weather permitting. Please plan accordingly. You are welcome to bring your own blanket or chair to enjoy this program. 

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.