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Ask a Lawyer in the Library - Virtual Program / Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca - Programa Virtual

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructio...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Community Service Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Odenton - Teen Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Do you have ideas for programs you want to see at the library? Do you need service learning hours? Do you want to give back to your community? Come to the Teen Community Service Cl...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grief Circle

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Services, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and join this gently guided group held in a private room setting. Whether you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one or pet, estrangement, health concerns, the...

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Afterschool Special: Zines

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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 after school and learn to make a zine. Snacks will be provided while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Hot Chocolate Chat & Chill

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Movies, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy evening at the library! Stir up a cup of hot chocolate and add a variety of mix-ins to make it unique! Chat with friends, enjoy a winter movie, and complete a cr...

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Writing Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teen and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to s...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Sip and Social

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Lock-In: Winter Self Care!

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Take a break from the winter stress and join us for a night of fun and relaxation! Enjoy DIY sugar scrubs, a hot chocolate bar, soothing crafts, and cozy spots to relax with fri...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Kindergarten Readiness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Through sensory play, children use scientific processes to investigate new se...

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Saturday Storytime Surprise

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
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!

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Science Saturdays: Helicopters and Parachutes

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Explore the science of helicopters and parachutes through hands on activities. Explore a different science topic on the second Saturday of each month. Join us on January 11 for ...

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Science Saturday: Bioluminescence

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come learn about bioluminescence, animals and plants that naturally glow in the dark! We are going to explore this concept with hands on experiments. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Talk: Kim West, The Sleep Lady

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Licensed family therapist and author Kim West will discuss her book Why Won't You Sleep?! and share methods to help alert children sleep, as well as self-care tips for ti...

Cancelled
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Series Safari: Owl Diaries

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Journey through the pages of some of our most popular book series! Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in th...

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Preschool Drive-In Movie

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Movies, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a special drive-in movie experience at the library! We'll be making cardboard cars and then watching short films with snacks! A limited number of cardboard boxe...

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Hangout

Monday, December 16, 2024 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. 

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Young Historians: Winter Solstice Traditions

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Travel back in time! Young historians will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with historical people and cultures.   Theme: Winter Solstice Traditions

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Season's Greetings Potluck & Open Mic

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, History & Genealogy, Holiday, Native American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come on down to the Odenton Library for a night of food, entertainment, and shared traditions! Bring a homemade or store-bought dish that is important to your family's cultura...

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Bedtime Stories for Night Owls

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for some fun as we read stories about owls, sing songs, and make a craft. Sure to be a hoot!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Share your favorites, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork and cosplay. We will ...

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make Your Own Puzzle

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Create your own puzzle using our library's new GlowForge! Choose from one of our premade designs and watch it get carved into a custom puzzle to solve at the branch or in the comfo...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga for You

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice breath work and physical poses that best support your physical and emotional needs so you can cultivate and maintain a stronger mind-body connection on and off your m...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Children will explore open ended activities and play by building, shaping, and manipulating objects to create something new. Curiosity and creativity abound, fosteri...

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.