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Zombified doll on Pink background with Barbie Logo. Text: this Barbie is a zombie.

Return of the Zombie Dolls

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Create your very own zombie doll for spooky season. Supplies and dolls provided.

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+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday
Event Details:

Create your very own zombie doll for spooky season. Supplies and dolls provided.

Haunted House Escape Room

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Games, Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Step into a spine-chilling adventure with our Haunted House Escape Room! This immersive, interactive experience invites participants to unravel the mysteries of a haunted mansion. ...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Step into a spine-chilling adventure with our Haunted House Escape Room! This immersive, interactive experience invites participants to unravel the mysteries of a haunted mansion.

Painted pumpkins

Pumpkin Painting Contest Submissions!

10/14/2024 @ 10:00am to 10/16/2024 @ 8:00pm
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Paint a craft pumpkin and submit it to the Odenton Library Pumpkin Painting Contest! Submissions will be accepted from October 14-23.   Submitted pumpkins will be on d...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Paint a craft pumpkin and submit it to the Odenton Library Pumpkin Painting Contest! Submissions will be accepted from October 14-23.  

Hands holding Tarot cards

Tarot Basics

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Tarot in the library! Learn what Tarot is and is not, basic spreads, and some of the history behind it. Feel free to bring your own deck!

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: Holiday
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Tarot in the library! Learn what Tarot is and is not, basic spreads, and some of the history behind it. Feel free to bring your own deck!

STEM-O-WEEN!

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Holiday, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

What have our Mad Alchemists cooked up this time? Only one way to find out! Watch demonstrations of STEM Alchemy that you can do at home. Wear messy clothes or a costume you don't ...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Holiday, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

What have our Mad Alchemists cooked up this time? Only one way to find out! Watch demonstrations of STEM Alchemy that you can do at home.

Painted pumpkins

Pumpkin Painting Contest Submissions!

10/18/2024 @ 10:00am to 10/23/2024 @ 8:00pm
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Paint a craft pumpkin and submit it to the Odenton Library Pumpkin Painting Contest! Submissions will be accepted from October 14-23.   Submitted pumpkins will be on d...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Paint a craft pumpkin and submit it to the Odenton Library Pumpkin Painting Contest! Submissions will be accepted from October 14-23.  

Jack-o-Lanterns on the ground in front of trees and gravestones.

Library Lock-In: Halloween Party

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens are invited to a fun, lowkey Halloween celebration full of food, crafts, videos games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after hours program just for teen...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Holiday, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens are invited to a fun, lowkey Halloween celebration full of food, crafts, videos games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after hours program just for teens!

Costumes encouraged!

The Wonderful World of Bats

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Holiday, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Did you know? Bats are extremely important organisms that provide crucial pest control, pollination, and seed dispersal services around the world. Yet these wonderfully divers...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Holiday, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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Movie Night: Hocus Pocus (PG, 1993)

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Movies
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

I put a spell on you!  Come root for the Sanderson Sisters as the run amok amok amok in Salem! Costumes encouraged but not required. Popcorn and candy while supplies las...

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: Holiday, Movies
Event Details:

I put a spell on you! 

Come root for the Sanderson Sisters as the run amok amok amok in Salem! Costumes encouraged but not required.

Popcorn and candy while supplies last!

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.

Four cartoon ghosts surround a campfire below the words "Campfire Horror Stories"

Campfire Horror Stories

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Gather 'round the fake, hey - it's real in our hearts, campfire and listen to some great horror stories and even tell one yourself.  Snacks and frights included!

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Gather 'round the fake, hey - it's real in our hearts, campfire and listen to some great horror stories and even tell one yourself.  Snacks and frights included!

costumed children smile for the camera

Halloween Dance Party

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Jump up, turn around, clap your hands and stomp around at this high energy Halloween bash. Costumes encouraged!

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Jump up, turn around, clap your hands and stomp around at this high energy Halloween bash. Costumes encouraged!

Jack-o-lanterns on a bench

After Hours Lock-In: Halloween Edition

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for a special after-hours event where we have the whole library to ourselves! Get in the spooky spirit with Halloween themed games and activities. Signed permission slip re...

Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Holiday, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special after-hours event where we have the whole library to ourselves! Get in the spooky spirit with Halloween themed games and activities. Signed permission slip required at the door. Costumes are welcome!

Halloween

Spook-Tackular Story-Time and Costume Parade

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Don your Halloween costume and come join us at the Broadneck Library for a Halloween themed storytime and party! We'll be celebrating the spooky season with some silly Halloween st...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Other In-library location
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Don your Halloween costume and come join us at the Broadneck Library for a Halloween themed storytime and party! We'll be celebrating the spooky season with some silly Halloween stories, a costume parade, and more treats & activities!

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 group of children wearing Halloween costumes

Spooktacular Storytime

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Come in costume to enjoy not-so-scary stories, songs, and activities, followed by our traditional parade through the library!

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Come in costume to enjoy not-so-scary stories, songs, and activities, followed by our traditional parade through the library!

Table holding two leather books, a wooden magic wand, and two potion bottles holding yellow and blue liquid.

Potion Lab

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Holiday, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Step into the potion master's lab! Learn how to create magic with everyday objects in this magical exploration through STEM!

Required
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: Holiday, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Step into the potion master's lab! Learn how to create magic with everyday objects in this magical exploration through STEM!

Books arranged in semi circle

Scary Story Spook-A-Thon

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Holiday, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Prepare to be scared with some truly horrifying stories, with twisted turns featuring the putrid, dreadful, and more! Bring a scary story you enjoy and read it yourself, time permi...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Holiday, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Prepare to be scared with some truly horrifying stories, with twisted turns featuring the putrid, dreadful, and more! Bring a scary story you enjoy and read it yourself, time permitting!

Toddler Time - Halloween!

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

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

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.

Baby girl with bow in her hair holding onto a pumpkin

Spooky Stories at Himmel's Garden Center

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Road - Off Site at Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Weather permitting: Come explore Himmel's Garden Center and hear spooky strolling stories in the gardens!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Mountain Road - Off Site
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Holiday, Storytimes
Event Details:

Weather permitting: Come explore Himmel's Garden Center and hear spooky strolling stories in the gardens!

Toddler Time - Halloween!

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

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

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.

Purple flyer stating "Happy Diwali" with diya lamps all around.

Diwali Diya Lamps STEM Activity

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a holiday that is celebrated worldwide. It is observed by Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and some Buddhist communities. Diwali is a time of joy...

Required
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: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a holiday that is celebrated worldwide. It is observed by Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and some Buddhist communities. Diwali is a time of joy, gratitude, and hope and typically lasts for five days.

Halloween Crafternoon

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Kids are invited to unleash their creativity and dive into a world of Halloween-themed crafts. From creepy critters to ghostly decorations, this fun-filled session is perfect for y...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Kids are invited to unleash their creativity and dive into a world of Halloween-themed crafts. From creepy critters to ghostly decorations, this fun-filled session is perfect for young crafters who love Halloween. 

Decorated spooky truck

Halloween Trunk or Treat at the Glen Burnie Library (Parking Lot)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Games, Holiday, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come in costume and visit the different cars and tables decorated by partners and Library Staff for a Spook-tacular trick or treat experience!  There will be tr...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Community Services, Games, Holiday, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Come in costume and visit the different cars and tables decorated by partners and Library Staff for a Spook-tacular trick or treat experience!  There will be treats, crafts, games and more!

Jack-o-lanterns

Halloween Hubbub

All Day
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Stop by anytime from 10am-8pm for Halloween fun! Join us for our monster themed Storytime, have fun with Halloween crafts in the Kid's Cove, trick-or-treat at our information de...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Stop by anytime from 10am-8pm for Halloween fun!

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.

(Not So Spooky) Spooky Storytime

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Children's Area at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Holiday, 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:

It's Halloween, so put on your costume (not required) and come have some Halloween fun at our special storytime!

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Children's Area
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Holiday, Storytimes

Family Storytime

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

Event Details:

It's Halloween, so put on your costume (not required) and come have some Halloween fun at our special storytime!

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.