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Young Adventurer's Guild

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons!  Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, a...

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! 

Blood Drive Heart

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today! Click here to preregis...

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)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today!

Capital letters STEAM

STEAM Mondays

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Drop in for a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activity every Monday during the month of October. 

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in for a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activity every Monday during the month of October. 

deale anime club

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
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 ...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events
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 have discussions, play games, watch shows, and more! 

Building blocks

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
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
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
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.

a group of children sitting on the floor reading books

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different th...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme.

Hackathon

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Level cybersecurity and technology skills by hacking your way through different computer activities. This event is presented in partnership with the 780th Military Intelligence ...

Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Level cybersecurity and technology skills by hacking your way through different computer activities.

This event is presented in partnership with the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber).

Anime Club for Adults! in speech bubble on teal sunburst background.

Anime & Manga Club for Adults!

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Age Group:
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...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: 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.

STEM graphic with science icons

Toddler Tinker Time

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive - through play!

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive - through play!

image of gavel and legal books

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

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
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
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
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 instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointme

Riparian Buffers

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

October is Riparian Buffer Month. What is a riparian buffer?  Why are they so beneficial to Maryland? What plants grow in a riparian buffer that can also grow in a reside...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Event Details:

October is Riparian Buffer Month. What is a riparian buffer?  Why are they so beneficial to Maryland? What plants grow in a riparian buffer that can also grow in a residential landscape? 

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us in the meeting room for snacks and games for an after-school wind down time.

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us in the meeting room for snacks and games for an after-school wind down time.

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.

Photo by Alison Milligan of a Blue Heron standing in a riparian buffer

The Importance of Riparian Buffers

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

October is Riparian Buffer Month but what exactly is a Riparian Buffer and why are they so beneficial to Maryland? Alison Milligan is a Master Gardener and Master Naturalist of Mar...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Event Details:

October is Riparian Buffer Month but what exactly is a Riparian Buffer and why are they so beneficial to Maryland?

Books arranged in semi circle

Teen Writing Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
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...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Required
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 share, or just listen.

kids stand beneath a colorful parachute smiling

Music & Me at Discoveries

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

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch a special in...

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

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Pre-K children sitting in circle playing a game.

Pre-K Academy!

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Build early literacy and math skills for Kindergarten Readiness through learning stations. Activities include fun hands-on interactive games!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Build early literacy and math skills for Kindergarten Readiness through learning stations. Activities include fun hands-on interactive games!

kids stand beneath a colorful parachute smiling

Music & Me at Discoveries

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch a special in...

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

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

National Chemistry Week

Chemistry in the Library: Photography and Imaging

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join our favorite scientist, Dr. Rose Pesce-Rodriguez, as we celebrate National Chemistry Week and learn about photography through hands-on experiments.

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join our favorite scientist, Dr. Rose Pesce-Rodriguez, as we celebrate National Chemistry Week and learn about photography through hands-on experiments.

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
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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.

Marimba Linda Xelajú

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Listen to a Guatemalan family band from the Washington Metropolitan area! Marimba Linda Xelajú's goal is to spread Guatemalan culture in America through their music. / Escucha...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Listen to a Guatemalan family band from the Washington Metropolitan area! Marimba Linda Xelajú's goal is to spread Guatemalan culture in America through their music.

Dancer in custume a profile pose.

Cali Fair | Feria de Cali

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport - Other In-library location at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Join us for Cali Fair, an unforgettable experience featuring a live salsa performance, and a captivating miniature exhibition.   Únase a nosotros para la Feria de Cali, una...

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport - Other In-library location
Age Group: All
Program Type: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for Cali Fair, an unforgettable experience featuring a live salsa performance, and a captivating miniature exhibition.  

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®! Also occurs on: Saturday November 23

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

Also occurs on: Saturday November 23

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
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

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

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

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

Capital letters STEAM

STEAM Mondays

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Drop in for a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activity every Monday during the month of October. 

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in for a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activity every Monday during the month of October. 

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.