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Afterschool Special: Blackout Poetry

Thursday, April 10, 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 create your very own Blackout poetry. Paper and markers will be provided - all you need to do is bring your creative ideas. There will be examples as well if...

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 create your very own Blackout poetry. Paper and markers will be provided - all you need to do is bring your creative ideas. There will be examples as well if you are not sure where to start. 

Girl with virtual reality headset

Meet the Robots with FTC Power Robotics Teams

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Other In-library location at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Robotics Week with the FTC Power Robotics teams and their award-winning robots! Watch a live demonstration on the library floor, meet the teams, and learn more a...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Other In-library location
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Celebrate National Robotics Week with the FTC Power Robotics teams and their award-winning robots! Watch a live demonstration on the library floor, meet the teams, and learn more about competitive robotics. For all ages.

STEAM & Snacks

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM crafts and snacks!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM crafts and snacks!

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.

A picture of a 20-sided die nestled in the pages of a tabletop roleplaying game book.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Adventurers new and seasoned are welcome to join us for D&D at the library! Come roll the dice and take a chance to be part of a delightfully daring venture.

Full
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: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Adventurers new and seasoned are welcome to join us for D&D at the library! Come roll the dice and take a chance to be part of a delightfully daring venture.

a group of people dancing in lines

Beginner Line Dancing

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

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

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

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.

 

Hallyu

Hallyu Club: Meetup

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. All fans are welcome: lovers of Kpop and Jpop, of anime and K-dramas, history buffs and pop-culture savants; new...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. All fans are welcome: lovers of Kpop and Jpop, of anime and K-dramas, history buffs and pop-culture savants; new and experienced fans alike 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.

Make Art: Arab American Heritage Month

Make Art: Arab American Heritage Month

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn about notable Arab American artists, then create an art piece using those artists' styles or techniques. The highlighted artists will be Yasmine Nasser Diaz and Jackie Milad.

Open
Required
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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Learn about notable Arab American artists, then create an art piece using those artists' styles or techniques. The highlighted artists will be Yasmine Nasser Diaz and Jackie Milad.

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.

Chesapeake Clock Tower Logo - Black Clocktower with black red text reading Chesapeake Clocktower

Mystery Social Deduction Game: Blood on the Clock Tower

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Blood on the Clocktower is the worlds #1 game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.Blood...

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: Games
Event Details:

Blood on the Clocktower is the worlds #1 game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.

Books arranged in semi circle

Teen Writing Club: In-Branch Edition

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Collaboration Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to ...

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

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to share, or just listen. 

bingo

Family Bingo

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of playing bingo with family and friends. Grab bags or books for winners.

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of playing bingo with family and friends. Grab bags or books for winners.

What's Cooking? The Green Meal

What's Cooking? The Green Meal (Farmer's Market/Fresh Spring Produce)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to What’s Cooking?!, Mountain Road's cookbook club. Every month we come together and share dishes across a theme, so be sure to bring enough to feed at least five people. P...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Welcome to What’s Cooking?!, Mountain Road's cookbook club. Every month we come together and share dishes across a theme, so be sure to bring enough to feed at least five people.

Babies playing and laughing.

Babies at Play

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Discovery Dock at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
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: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Discovery Dock
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

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.

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

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Free tax help. Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms. Appointments can be made online in advance.  Register online,...

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
Event Details:

Free tax help. Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms.

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

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms. By appointment only.  Register online here or day-of onsite a...

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, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms.

Family Storytime

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis 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.

Event Details:

Stay after for some age appropriate toys and conversation!

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

Family Storytime

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

Event Details:

Stay after for some age appropriate toys and conversation!

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Young Child at Play

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children will enjoy books, music, and developmentally appropriate toys and activities during an hour of unstructured social time. 

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
Event Details:

Young children will enjoy books, music, and developmentally appropriate toys and activities during an hour of unstructured social time. 

Little Artists: Process Art

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness
Audience:
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: 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: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness
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!

Little Explorers Explore Librarianship

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Littles will explore the library, get to use a beep-beep scanner, push a cart, and have a build-your-own storytime kit bundle ready to take home. 

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: Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Littles will explore the library, get to use a beep-beep scanner, push a cart, and have a build-your-own storytime kit bundle ready to take home. 

Senior Hangout

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Riviera Beach - Programming Room at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy puzzles, games and crafts while getting to know other seniors in the community.

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: Arts & DIY, Games
Event Details:

Come enjoy puzzles, games and crafts while getting to know other seniors in the community.

Spring Holidays Around the World

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Jewish American Heritage Month, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come learn about the Spring holidays being celebrated in our community: Ramadan, Holi, Passover, Easter, and the Spring Equinox. Explore the traditions and meanings behind these ho...

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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Jewish American Heritage Month, Special Events
Event Details:

Come learn about the Spring holidays being celebrated in our community: Ramadan, Holi, Passover, Easter, and the Spring Equinox.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road 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: Mountain Road Library
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!

Various instruments laid out on floor including symbols, drum, keyboard, microphone, and guitar

Music and Movement

Friday, April 11, 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.

bag and box with groceries

Mobile Food Pantry | Despensa Móvil de Alimentos

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport - Other In-library location at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Blessed in Tech Ministries will be providing fresh produce, canned and dry foods. The distribution will take place in the library parking lot.Blessed in Tech Ministries proporciona...

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport - Other In-library location
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Blessed in Tech Ministries will be providing fresh produce, canned and dry foods. The distribution will take place in the library parking lot.

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music and Movement

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna 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: 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

Music & Movement

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

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.