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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie 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: Glen Burnie 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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton 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: 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

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.

picture of exercise ball and people using drumsticks

Cardio Drumming For Fun and Fitness

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
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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: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - 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.

 

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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Created for children in kindergarten through second grade, this club will meet monthly to practice our reading skills as a group with fun book discussions, activities, and games. We’ll have a new theme each month!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Event Details:

Created for children in kindergarten through second grade, this club will meet monthly to practice our reading skills as a group with fun book discussions, activities, and games. We’ll have a new theme each month!

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Teen Hangout

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

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

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

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Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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Join us for a special book club just for beginning readers! Kids will listen to a story, play word-decoding games, participate in a read-along, and make a craft. This program is best for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club just for beginning readers! Kids will listen to a story, play word-decoding games, participate in a read-along, and make a craft. This program is best for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Spring Crafternoon

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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Join us for a fun and easy craft program with a special spring-themed project. This program is for ages 5-11 with an accompanying adult and registration is required.

Open
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: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and easy craft program with a special spring-themed project. This program is for ages 5-11 with an accompanying adult and registration is required.

Big Tree by Brian Selznick

Book Buddies: Big Tree by Brian Selznick

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
:

Read Big Tree by Brian Selznick.

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Read Big Tree by Brian Selznick.

Early spring greenery at Severn Library

Roadside Nature

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room B at Severn Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Holiday, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
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Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the plants, animals, and other nature that we see in our neighborhoods and roadsides! Dress for the weather and be prepared for a ramble around the sidewalks near Severn Library.

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room B
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Holiday, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the plants, animals, and other nature that we see in our neighborhoods and roadsides! Dress for the weather and be prepared for a ramble around the sidewalks near Severn Library.

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.

 

A white canvas, colorful watercolor paint pan, and several brushes are arranged on a wooden background

Paint Night

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

Join us for a relaxing and fun watercolor paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season.

Waitlist
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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and fun watercolor paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season.

a set of traditional bluegrass instruments

Beginner's Bluegrass Jam

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking to develop deeper knowledge of tunes commonly played.

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

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking to develop deeper knowledge of tunes commonly played.

STEM graphic with science icons

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
:

Celebrate Earth Day with us in an interactive Storytime where preschoolers explore science concepts through stories, songs, and hands-on activities!

Cancelled
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, STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with us in an interactive Storytime where preschoolers explore science concepts through stories, songs, and hands-on activities!

hand holding pen writting calligraphy

Arabic Calligraphy

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

Explore its rich history and the training of master calligraphers, then watch a live demonstration of pen carving, material prep, and calligraphy on handmade paper.

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Explore its rich history and the training of master calligraphers, then watch a live demonstration of pen carving, material prep, and calligraphy on handmade paper.

A tote bag with painted designs, next to a set of fabric ink markers.

Create Your Own Tote-ally Great Bag

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

Decorate and customize your very own reusable tote bag to take home!

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Decorate and customize your very own reusable tote bag to take home!

Eviction & Tenant's Rights

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
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Join Amanda Wisniewski of MARYLAND LEGAL AID ( https://www.mdlab.org/ ) and learn about Evictions and Tenant's rights in Maryland. 

Registration preferred, Walk-Ins are welcome.

Open
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, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join Amanda Wisniewski of MARYLAND LEGAL AID ( https://www.mdlab.org/ ) and learn about Evictions and Tenant's rights in Maryland. 

Registration preferred, Walk-Ins are welcome.

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.

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Soul Boxes

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Community Services
Audience:
All
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Fold a Soul Box. Raise Awareness for Gun Violence Prevention. 

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Community Services
Event Details:

Fold a Soul Box. Raise Awareness for Gun Violence Prevention. 

Hallyu

Hallyu Club: Meetup

Thursday, April 24, 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
:

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! 

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.

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English Conversation Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Lego Club

Lego Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
:

Take on a challenge and build a masterpiece! Creations will be displayed after the program.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, STEAM
Event Details:

Take on a challenge and build a masterpiece! Creations will be displayed after the program.

Babies playing and laughing.

Babies at Play

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room 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 - Community Meeting Room
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.

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SoCo Book Chat

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
:

SoCo Book Chat is book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed. In partnership with SoCo Book Chat Group.

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

SoCo Book Chat is book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed. In partnership with SoCo Book Chat Group.

Family Storytime

Friday, April 25, 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.

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
Event Details:

Family Storytime

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

Stay after for some age appropriate toys and conversation!

Baby looking at picture book

Young Child at Play

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
:

Young children from birth to 5 years old (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time. 

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, Special Events
Event Details:

Young children from birth to 5 years old (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time. 

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Music & Me at Discoveries

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
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Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch a special instrument at the end! 

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

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch a special instrument at the end! 

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.