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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 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.

Kids playing with puppets inside a box made to look like a stage with the words "reading", "writing", "listening", and "speaking" in bold black letters. Sad and happy theater masks in black.

Reader’s Theater

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Elementary aged children will practice their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills by performing fun short plays in groups. Children will be able to make their own sock ...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Elementary aged children will practice their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills by performing fun short plays in groups. Children will be able to make their own sock puppets and use props to perform the plays.

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971, G)

Thursday, January 16, 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:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), 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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), 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.

artifacts

Artifacts Exploration with a Ranger

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate an early dismissal day from school by visiting an Open House with Patuxent Research Refuge Rangers. Explore a variety of hands-on activities and artifacts plus MAYBE a sp...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate an early dismissal day from school by visiting an Open House with Patuxent Research Refuge Rangers. Explore a variety of hands-on activities and artifacts plus MAYBE a special visit from a forest friend

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.

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Computer 101

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

A beginner-friendly computer course designed to help you navigate everyday tasks. Learn essential skills in Microsoft Apps, Google Apps, and Windows. This course is led by Blessed ...

Required
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: Adult Learning
Required
Event Details:

A beginner-friendly computer course designed to help you navigate everyday tasks. Learn essential skills in Microsoft Apps, Google Apps, and Windows.

Afterschool Special: Ember

Thursday, January 16, 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 for (Ember to enter activity)

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 for (Ember to enter activity)

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in kindergarten through second grade can  practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games.

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)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Children in kindergarten through second grade can  practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games.

The Last Kids on Earth series!

Book Buddies: The Last Comics On Earth Series

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Read any book from the Last Comics On Earth series. We will discuss the books, followed by snacks and activities!

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 any book from the Last Comics On Earth series.

A twenty-sided die superimposed over crossed swords with the words Mountain Road Adventurer's Guild above and below.

Mountain Road Adventurer's Guild

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as th...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Required
Event Details:

The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as the Dame themself has left for battle - leaving you without a graduat

cartoon cat playing ukulele

Ukulele Group Strum

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Strumming and singing is more fun in a group! Meet with fellow ukulele players from the area, and feel free to bring song requests. The level of play is paced for the playing abili...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Strumming and singing is more fun in a group! Meet with fellow ukulele players from the area, and feel free to bring song requests.

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STEM Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive Storytime where kids explore STEM concepts through fun, hands-on 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, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive Storytime where kids explore STEM concepts through fun, hands-on activities! 

Earn it, Plan it, Keep it

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to set smart financial goals and tell your money where to go. We will discuss money values vs. habits, learn how to set financial goals and understand how and why to use ...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Learn how to set smart financial goals and tell your money where to go. We will discuss money values vs. habits, learn how to set financial goals and understand how and why to use a spending plan.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Teen Creative Crash Course: 3D pens!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

All teens are welcome to join us for this Creative Crash Course with 3D pens! Create unique 3-d designs!

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

All teens are welcome to join us for this Creative Crash Course with 3D pens! Create unique 3-d designs!

Various people playing card game

D20 Gamers Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination! Novices are ...

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

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

Silhouette of two people talking.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Únase a nosotros para practica...

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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Friday, January 17, 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

Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime:

This supportive, judgment-free storytime is geared toward Preschool children (0-5) who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory ove...

Required
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, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse
Required

Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime

This supportive, judgment-free storytime is geared toward Preschool children (0-5) who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. Space is limited and registration is required. Siblings welcome. 

Please register once per family.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Young Child at Play

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Other In-library location 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 - Other In-library location
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. 

Babies playing and laughing.

Babies at Play

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 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.

Senior Hangout

Friday, January 17, 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.

Person playing trumpet

USNA Band Instrument Petting Zoo

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Military/Veterans Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join musicians of the United States Naval Academy Band for an instrument petting zoo! Listen to and get hands-on experience with the different instruments from the band.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Military/Veterans Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join musicians of the United States Naval Academy Band for an instrument petting zoo! Listen to and get hands-on experience with the different instruments from the band.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

You are eligible to donate if you are 17 or older (16 with written parental consent), weigh a minimum of 110 lbs, and are in good health. You may walk in or schedule an appoin...

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

You are eligible to donate if you are 17 or older (16 with written parental consent), weigh a minimum of 110 lbs, and are in good health. You may walk in or schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Friday, January 17, 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, January 17, 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.

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.