Name: Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime
Start: 2025-05-16T10:15:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-16T11:15:00-04:00
Location: Odenton Library

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime

Friday, May 16, 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.

Young Child at Play

Friday, May 16, 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 in Bloom

Friday, May 16, 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!

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library

Program Type:

Special Events, STEM/STEAM

Audience:

All

Build & Play:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!

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

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!

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®!

brick wall with the words library after hours teens only

After Hours Lock-In Party

Friday, May 16, 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.

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

Required

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.

Fresh Air Storytime

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park 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:

Weather permitting, we'll have our storytime outside, in the fresh air! Families with young children will enjoy a variety of stories, songs and movement activities while buil...

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

Family Storytime

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

Event Details:

Weather permitting, we'll have our storytime outside, in the fresh air! Families with young children will enjoy a variety of stories, songs and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Music and Movement | Community Festival Day!

Saturday, May 17, 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)

Music & Movement:

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

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

Music & Movement

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

Blue and gray arrows with the words "Special Event" in one of the prominent arrows

Riviera Beach Library Community Festival

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Event Details:

Join us for a day of fun with music, crafts, and activities while getting a chance to meet your neighbors and visit information tables from organizations within our community.

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Join us for a day of fun with music, crafts, and activities while getting a chance to meet your neighbors and visit information tables from organizations within our community.

Building Block Challenge

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library

Program Type:

Games, 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: Games, 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.

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mountain Road Library

Program Type:

Arts & DIY, Special Events

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events

Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

Babies in Bloom

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck 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...

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 c...

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

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!

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!

Babies in Bloom

Monday, May 19, 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)

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: 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

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!

Babies In Bloom

Monday, May 19, 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)

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: 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

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

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck 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: 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

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.

Teen Hangout

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library

Program Type:

Games, Special Events

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+)

Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every other Monday afternoon.

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+)

Program Type: Games, Special Events

Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every other Monday afternoon.

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.

old microphone with caption Your time to shine

Open Mic Night: Coffee House Style

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library

Program Type:

Arts & DIY, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Event Details:

Bring your talent! Sing, dance, read a poem, play an instrument, show your art, or perform a skit for a library audience. Come and perform or to be entertained by the local talent ...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Program Type: Arts & DIY, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Event Details:

Bring your talent! Sing, dance, read a poem, play an instrument, show your art, or perform a skit for a library audience.

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.

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park 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...

Event Details:

Babies in Bloom Storytimes are 15-20 minutes, followed by social time for caregivers and little ones.

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

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!

Event Details:

Babies in Bloom Storytimes are 15-20 minutes, followed by social time for caregivers and little ones.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, May 20, 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!

Toddler Time

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Event Details:

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.

Event Details:

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, May 20, 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!

Event List

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Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime

Babies in Bloom

Build & Play

Family Storytime

Music & Movement

Babies in Bloom

Babies in Bloom

Babies in Bloom

Toddler Time

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Babies in Bloom

Preschool Storytime

Babies in Bloom

Toddler Time

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Toddler Time

Babies in Bloom

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