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Friday Storytime Fun!

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Babies playing and laughing.

Babies at Play

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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.

Baby Explores Science

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Babies (birth to 18 months) will explore the wonder of science and learn through play. Please wear clothing that is mess friendly.

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Babies (birth to 18 months) will explore the wonder of science and learn through play. Please wear clothing that is mess friendly.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Bilingual Storytime & Craft

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, songs, rhymes and crafts while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish. Venga a celebrar el Mes de la Herenc...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, songs, rhymes and crafts while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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, October 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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.

Adults doing chair yoga

Get Fit Where You Sit

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get Fit Where You Sit with the Lakshmi Voelker method. A gentle form of sitting and standing Kripalu Yoga using support of a chair to stretch and strengthen the entire body. A...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Get Fit Where You Sit with the Lakshmi Voelker method. A gentle form of sitting and standing Kripalu Yoga using support of a chair to stretch and strengthen the entire body. A full practice of asana, breathing, and meditation. 

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 heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Build & Play:

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

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: 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!  

Silhouette of man on Movie camera, the Kanopy logo, and the words "The Great Movies at AACPL virtual discussion series"

The Great Movies Discussion

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Each month, we will discuss a specific movie from our Kanopy collection. Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Each month, we will discuss a specific movie from our Kanopy collection. Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on Zoom.&nbs

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music and Movement

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
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: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: 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.

Dog with bookshelf

Paws to Read

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Paws to Read:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events
Required

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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.

Golden Retriever with books

Paws to Read

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Paws to Read:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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.

Pantry

Saturday Community Pantry

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm unt...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: All
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first T

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Crofton - Lobby at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Ask A Master Gardener:

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Ask A Master Gardener

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Las familias con niños pequeños disfrutan de...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Storytime at Riviera Beach Library

Preschool Storytime

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
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: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: 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

Saturday Storytime Surprise

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Enjoy a different surprise storytime every week. Will there be a craft? Music? Dragons? Unicorns? Whatever the theme, families with little ones are sure to have a lot of fun!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy a different surprise storytime every week. Will there be a craft? Music? Dragons? Unicorns? Whatever the theme, families with little ones are sure to have a lot of fun!

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Genealogy: Next Steps

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ready to take your genealogical research to the next level? Join us to explore deeper, richer records, including probate, land, and military documents, that will bring your family ...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Ready to take your genealogical research to the next level? Join us to explore deeper, richer records, including probate, land, and military documents, that will bring your family history to life!

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Las familias con niños pequeños disfrutan de...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Lunch and Learn: Queer Icons

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate LBTQ+ History month by learning about three iconic queer trailblazers! Bring your lunch and snack while learning and sharing about the legacy and impact of these queer fi...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Celebrate LBTQ+ History month by learning about three iconic queer trailblazers! Bring your lunch and snack while learning and sharing about the legacy and impact of these queer figures. 

Various people playing card game

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the forgotten realms and beyond! Enjoy a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition One Sh...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the forgotten realms and beyond!

Enjoy a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition One Shot! Pre-generated Character Sheets will be provided.

backhoe scooping dirt

Construction Vehicle Meet & Greet Storytime

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Start with a short storytime and then get up close and personal with some vehicles provided by our friends at Ferguson Trenching. Meet us in the mall parking lot near the old Nords...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Start with a short storytime and then get up close and personal with some vehicles provided by our friends at Ferguson Trenching. Meet us in the mall parking lot near the old Nordstrom store.

Five colorful ofrendas made from matchboxes

Hispanic Heritage Month: Make Matchbox Shrines

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by making an ofrenda! We are making tiny shrines using matchboxes as the base. Supplies will be provided, but please bring your creativity and any...

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
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by making an ofrenda! We are making tiny shrines using matchboxes as the base. Supplies will be provided, but please bring your creativity and any small photos or embellishments that you might like to use.

Various people playing card game

Game Swap and Play

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Trade your gently used board games and puzzles with other gamers, and stick around for an afternoon of gaming.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Trade your gently used board games and puzzles with other gamers, and stick around for an afternoon of gaming.

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.