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

Little Artists: Process Art

Tuesday, October 15, 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:

Explore open-ended activities and different art techniques with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, so please dress accordingly!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore open-ended activities and different art techniques with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, so please dress accordingly!

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

Who Polluted the Chesapeake?

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

This hands-on activity allows the audience to learn about how pollution is impacting the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Key concepts will include land use, runoff, industriali...

Required
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

This hands-on activity allows the audience to learn about how pollution is impacting the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Key concepts will include land use, runoff, industrialization, and consumerism.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

STEM Tinker Lab

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Help us celebrate for Maryland STEM Festival and join us for some open-ended, explorative fun! Get creative and inventive with some STEM-based activities.

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Help us celebrate for Maryland STEM Festival and join us for some open-ended, explorative fun! Get creative and inventive with some STEM-based activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

All Abilities Activities

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 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
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, October 16, 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

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.

Pumpkin Painting Contest Submissions!

10/18/2024 @ 10:00am to 10/23/2024 @ 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.  

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

Autumn Art Through the Senses

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Explore the colors of fall through sensory-based process art.  Wear clothes you dont mind getting a little messy.

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: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Explore the colors of fall through sensory-based process art. 

Wear clothes you dont mind getting a little messy.

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

Library Lock-In: Halloween Party

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens are invited to a fun, lowkey Halloween celebration full of food, crafts, videos games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after hours program just for teen...

Required
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Holiday, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens are invited to a fun, lowkey Halloween celebration full of food, crafts, videos games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after hours program just for teens!

Costumes encouraged!

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

After Hours Teen Lock-In Halloween Party

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library to see just how spooky it can be after hours! We'll have Halloween-themed crafts, games, snacks, a costume contest, and lots of fun activities to explor...

Required
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library to see just how spooky it can be after hours! We'll have Halloween-themed crafts, games, snacks, a costume contest, and lots of fun activities to explore! For ages 11-18.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

FREE US Coast Guard Boater's Safety Certification Course (Part 1 of 2)

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Maryland law specifies that anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, must have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate a mechanically propelled vessel on...

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

Maryland law specifies that anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, must have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate a mechanically propelled vessel on Maryland waters.

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

Saturday Storytime Surprise

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
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!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
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 "Adults" group.

Photograph Identification and Preservation Workshop

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Go through a brief overview of photography history with the Laurel Historical Society, as they share the basics of preservation for print and digital photographs. Examples will be ...

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
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

Go through a brief overview of photography history with the Laurel Historical Society, as they share the basics of preservation for print and digital photographs.

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

Renfaire at Your Library

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Hear ye, Hear ye! Wander through medieval tales, try your hand at our different fun activities, and indulge in the spirit of the Renaissance Fair.  

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

Hear ye, Hear ye! Wander through medieval tales, try your hand at our different fun activities, and indulge in the spirit of the Renaissance Fair.

 

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.

Science Saturday: Spooky Science

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Try out some creepy cool experiments and learn about the spooky science behind what's happening! 

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: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Try out some creepy cool experiments and learn about the spooky science behind what's happening! 

This event is in the "All" group.

Bailes de Mi Tierra Dance Performance

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Crate and Barrel Court at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month by watching a traditional Mexican folk dance performance by Bailes de Mi Tierra dance group!  ¡Celebra el final del Mes de la H...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Crate and Barrel Court
Age Group: All
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month by watching a traditional Mexican folk dance performance by Bailes de Mi Tierra dance group! 

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

Series Safari: The Baby-Sitters Club

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
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...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
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 this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm.

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

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

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

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

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

Beyond the Veil - Exploring Questions with Tarot

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

From the Fool's Journey to the Minor Arcana, learn the basics of Tarot, and this 15th century card game became a tool of self-reflection and discovery. Work with tarot decks t...

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:

From the Fool's Journey to the Minor Arcana, learn the basics of Tarot, and this 15th century card game became a tool of self-reflection and discovery. Work with tarot decks to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself, and even seek guidance

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.

STEAM Mondays

Monday, October 21, 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. 

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

Young Historians

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Special Events
Age Group:
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.

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)
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

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

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 "All" group.

Autumn Cookie Decorating Workshop

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Decorate sugar cookies inspired by the season! 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
Age Group: 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! 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.

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

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, October 21, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga for You

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
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...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Required
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 mat.  Through gentle guidance from an experienced and trusted y

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 "All" group.

Autumn Cookie Decorating Workshop

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Decorate sugar cookies inspired by the season! 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
Age Group: 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! 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.

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.