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Happy Lunar New Year with lanterns and a snake.

Lunar New Year Storytime

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

It's the Year of the Snake! Celebrations all over the world begin on January 29th and end on February 12th. Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a story, songs, and a craft...

Photo from JHU Yong Han Lion Dance Troupe, pictured a white Chinese Lion named Sir Acha

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Xīn nián kuài lè! 新年快乐! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with crafts and a special activities. 

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Holiday, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Gong Hei Fat Choy means Happy New Year!  Listen to a story about the Lunar New Year and watch the Wulin Institute perform the Lion Dance.   

Valentine's Day

LGBTQ Valentine's Day Card Crafternoon

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a chill afternoon of queer Valentine's Day card making! Whether you're expressing love for your queerly beloved, your queerplatonic cuties, your LGBTQ BFFs - make somet...

Two bingo cards with red chips

Valentine's Day Chocolate Bingo

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
All
Bingo:

Enjoy playing Bingo with family and friends and win prizes!

Event Details:

Come and celebrate Valentine's Day with bingo at the Mountain Road Library!

paper valentine cards

Hearts and Crafts

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Preschoolers can make gifts for their loved ones at this Valentine's Day themed art party! 

Green shamrocks

St. Patrick's Day Party

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day with fun crafts and a scavenger hunt. 

Calendar with a day marked as "Holidays!"

St. Paddy's Day Storytime

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early this year with the library! We'll have songs, stories and games to celebrate the greenest of holidays! 

Spring Holidays Around the World

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Jewish American Heritage Month, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come learn about the Spring holidays being celebrated in our community: Ramadan, Holi, Passover, Easter, and the Spring Equinox. Explore the traditions and meanings behind these ho...

Making Cards for our Troops

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Military/Veterans Interest
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that U.S. military exchanges in some foreign countries do not sell greeting cards? Join the team from Making Cards for Our Troops in making blank professiona...

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.