Event List

Filters
Audience
Program Type
The image shows an example of colors in a spiral. The colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Groovy Tie Dye

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Join us for some tie dye fun! Bring your own items and get creative! We’ll provide the dye—just drop in and make something colorful!

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for some tie dye fun! Bring your own items and get creative! We’ll provide the dye—just drop in and make something colorful!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Money Smart Art Market

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Use pretend money to purchase arts and crafts supplies for making your own creations. Learn how to be smart about money and take home your unique creation! 

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:

Use pretend money to purchase arts and crafts supplies for making your own creations. Learn how to be smart about money and take home your unique creation! 

Hand Sewing

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn a new skill: how to sew by hand! Learn simple alterations and repairs. Materials will be provided.

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

Learn a new skill: how to sew by hand! Learn simple alterations and repairs. Materials will be provided.

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: The Notebook (2005, PG-13)

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis An...

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters also very 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.

An adult coloring at a table

Color Me Calm

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge? Come join us in this peaceful and low-stimulus environment.  Feel free to use our coloring materials ...

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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge?

School Skills Free Play

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Are you preparing for Kindergarten?  Caregivers drop in with your children to engage in early learning activities and creative play while practicing school skills!  Child...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Are you preparing for Kindergarten?  Caregivers drop in with your children to engage in early learning activities and creative play while practicing school skills!

School Skills Free Play

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Are you preparing for Kindergarten?  Caregivers drop in with your children to engage in early learning activities and creative play while practicing school skills!  Child...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Are you preparing for Kindergarten?  Caregivers drop in with your children to engage in early learning activities and creative play while practicing school skills!

A cookbook, carton of eggs and a whisk

Summer Cookie Decorating Workshop

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Decorate sugar cookies inspired by the season! Learn piping skills and decorating techniques with friends. All are welcome.**Please register attendees individually.**

Required
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Decorate sugar cookies inspired by the season! Learn piping skills and decorating techniques with friends. All are welcome.

**Please register attendees individually.**

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 cookbook, carton of eggs and a whisk

Summer Cookie Decorating Workshop

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Decorate sugar cookies inspired by the season! Learn piping skills and decorating techniques with friends. All are welcome.**Please register attendees individually.**

Required
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Decorate sugar cookies inspired by the season! Learn piping skills and decorating techniques with friends. All are welcome.

**Please register attendees individually.**

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.

Glow in the Dark Paint Night

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Get creative with glow-in-the-dark paints and create your own glowing art! 

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Get creative with glow-in-the-dark paints and create your own glowing art! 

All Abilities Activities

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and meet some new friends. 

 

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

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

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

Paintbrush with rainbow-colored paint and text "share your story with pride art show"

Last Chance! Gallery Hours: Share Your Story With Pride Art Exhibit

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Drop in to this gallery viewing hour for our 3rd annual Share Your Story With Pride art exhibit created by community contributions. 

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Drop in to this gallery viewing hour for our 3rd annual Share Your Story With Pride art exhibit created by community contributions. 

Color Carnivàle

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Drop-in and celebrate the midpoint of S@YL with a variety of color themed games, activities, and crafts for the whole family.

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Drop-in and celebrate the midpoint of S@YL with a variety of color themed games, activities, and crafts for the whole family.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Summer Crafternoon

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and easy craft program with a special summer-themed project. This program is for ages 5-11 with an accompanying adult and registration is required.

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
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and easy craft program with a special summer-themed project. This program is for ages 5-11 with an accompanying adult and registration is required.

A white canvas, colorful watercolor paint pan, and several brushes are arranged on a wooden background

Paint Night

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and fun watercolor paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season.Highly recommended to arrive as close to...

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

Join us for a relaxing and fun watercolor paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season.

UNO cards, scissors and glue, snacks, and the words Summer Teen Hangout

Summer Teen Hangout

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Celebrate the summer with friends and enjoy some snacks, crafts, and games!

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
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Celebrate the summer with friends and enjoy some snacks, crafts, and games!

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.

book cover for There Was a Party for Langston

Art Night: There Was a Party for Langston

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Make art inspired by a picture book! We'll talk about the illustration, then create art in the style of the book using the illustrator's tools and techniques. Best for ages 8 and u...

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Make art inspired by a picture book! We'll talk about the illustration, then create art in the style of the book using the illustrator's tools and techniques. Best for ages 8 and up.

Sit and Stitch

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location at Brooklyn Park 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: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location
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.

Craft items

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Want to clean out your crafting shelves?  Is your fabric stash starting to take over?  Looking for a new creative hobby?  Come swap your extra crafting supplies for ...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Want to clean out your crafting shelves?  Is your fabric stash starting to take over?  Looking for a new creative hobby?  Come swap your extra crafting supplies for something new!  

STEM graphic with science icons

Tech Takedown at the Mall: Circuitry Creations

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

It's Tech Takedown with a fun creative twist! Take apart various electronic pieces and make your own sculptures and "robots" with the parts. Use tools to explore the pieces that ma...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Event Details:

It's Tech Takedown with a fun creative twist! Take apart various electronic pieces and make your own sculptures and "robots" with the parts. Use tools to explore the pieces that make our tech work!  Safety goggles must be worn at all times.

"Fun with the Sun", drawing of a sun

Fun with the Sun

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

The sun is out and ready to play! Join our playdate to make a suncatcher craft, draw with sidewalk chalk, and learn how to use the light of the sun to “print” images on p...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

The sun is out and ready to play! Join our playdate to make a suncatcher craft, draw with sidewalk chalk, and learn how to use the light of the sun to “print” images on paper.

Rocks painted with colorful designs

Kindness Rocks!

Monday, August 4, 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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Decorate rocks that you can place in Eastport Library's Kindness Rocks Garden, or take it home to share with someone special.    

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Decorate rocks that you can place in Eastport Library's Kindness Rocks Garden, or take it home to share with someone special. 

 

 

 

The words "explore art" on a colorful background

Summer @ Your Library Grand Finale: Art Extravaganza

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Challenge! Now it's time to celebrate! Visit our stations to make unique creations and learn more about different forms of art.

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Challenge! Now it's time to celebrate! Visit our stations to make unique creations and learn more about different forms of art.

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.