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Machine Sewing Basics

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Did you know the Odenton Library Has Sewing Machines? Come to one of our Machine Sewing Basics classes to learn how to operate the library's sewing machines and practice a few simp...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Did you know the Odenton Library Has Sewing Machines? Come to one of our Machine Sewing Basics classes to learn how to operate the library's sewing machines and practice a few simple sewing techniques.

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.

 

Homeschool Lunch & Recess

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. 

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. 

Library Spring Break!

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:Monday, April 14: Intro to D&DTuesday, April 15: ArtWednesday, April 16: Optical IllusionsTh...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:

spring

Spring Crafternoon

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with fun crafts and a scavenger hunt!

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with fun crafts and a scavenger hunt!

Hands holding yarn and fiber arts tools

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn?We meet to share fiber arts projects, learn techniques, and make new friends. Beginning materials prov...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Event Details:

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn?

We meet to share fiber arts projects, learn techniques, and make new friends. Beginning materials provided, if needed.

Engineers

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
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...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Children will explore open ended activities and play by building, shaping, and manipulating objects to create something new. Curiosity and creativity abound, fostering the development of cognitive and functional skills.

Library Spring Break!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:Monday, April 14: Intro to D&DTuesday, April 15: ArtWednesday, April 16: Optical IllusionsTh...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:

chibi drawing with the words "Teen Anime Club"

Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!

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.

Journal with "dearest gentle reader" on cover

Mindful Making

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. April's project: Bridgerton inspired journals.

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

April's project: Bridgerton inspired journals.

Person knitting with blue yarn

Broadneck Needlecrafters

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

Library Spring Break!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:Monday, April 14: Intro to D&DTuesday, April 15: ArtWednesday, April 16: Optical IllusionsTh...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Stuffed Animal Portrait Paint Afternoon

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine by creating a portrait of your favorite stuffed animal. You bring the stuffed animal, we will provide paint and a canvas. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine by creating a portrait of your favorite stuffed animal. You bring the stuffed animal, we will provide paint and a canvas. 

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build and Play Challenge

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEAM

Build & Play

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

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Clickin and Brickin

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Stop by and put your building skills to the test with four different brick building stations! Build a miniature golf course, or a mashed up monster! Play a new twist on charades an...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Stop by and put your building skills to the test with four different brick building stations! Build a miniature golf course, or a mashed up monster! Play a new twist on charades and more!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Teen Paint-Along

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Channel your inner Bob Ross and follow along as we make a beautiful painting. Happy accidents are welcome! All materials will be provided.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Channel your inner Bob Ross and follow along as we make a beautiful painting. Happy accidents are welcome! All materials will be provided.

sip n create

Sip n'Create

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social crafting and enjoy some tasty sips! Bring your own projects or use the library's supplies. 

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for some social crafting and enjoy some tasty sips! Bring your own projects or use the library's supplies. 

anime photo

Anime + Manga Hangout

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come join other teens who love anime and manga in a casual club setting. We'll watch anime, enjoy light snacks, and more!

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Movies
Event Details:

Come join other teens who love anime and manga in a casual club setting. We'll watch anime, enjoy light snacks, and more!

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.

Anime girl in fantasy world

Anime & Manga Club for Adults!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

Anime/Manga Club

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!

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.

Knitting

Mad Hatters Knitting Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport - Other In-library location at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome at this monthly meeting. Bring your own project or use our materials to work on projects for charity.

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport - Other In-library location
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome at this monthly meeting. Bring your own project or use our materials to work on projects for charity.

Top Secret File

Secret Agent Science!

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Take part in some secret agent science! We will write messages with invisible ink, analyze fingerprints, and complete some fun spy crafts!

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: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Event Details:

Take part in some secret agent science! We will write messages with invisible ink, analyze fingerprints, and complete some fun spy crafts!

Library Spring Break!

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:Monday, April 14: Intro to D&DTuesday, April 15: ArtWednesday, April 16: Optical IllusionsTh...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

It's Spring Break at your library! Join us for a new activity every day of the week:

photo of earth globe

Earth Day - Paint A Pot

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come celebrate earth day a little early and decorate your own plant pot that you get to take home! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides)
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment
Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate earth day a little early and decorate your own plant pot that you get to take home! 

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

Beginning Crochet

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Riviera Beach - Programming Room at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Drop in to learn to crochet. Already know how? Stop by to chat and work on your own projects.Kids 7-11 years old will need an adult to help guide them as they learn.Crochet supplie...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Programming Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Drop in to learn to crochet. Already know how? Stop by to chat and work on your own projects.

Kids 7-11 years old will need an adult to help guide them as they learn.

Crochet supplies provided.

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.