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Building blocks

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, October 22, 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.

Text reads Haunted Laboratory. An angry ghost sits in the bottom right corner with three floating beakers and test tubes.

Haunted Laboratory: Halloween Science

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Wander through the spooky lab to finish the scientist's abandoned experiments. 

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

Wander through the spooky lab to finish the scientist's abandoned experiments. 

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

Paint Night

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Odenton - Creation Station at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and fun acrylic paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season. Highly recommended to arrive as close t...

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

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

One purple balloon with a white smiley face.

Celebrate Purple Party

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Is purple your favorite color? Let's have a party celebrating purple! We will read a story about purple, dance, and do crafts. Wear purple or any fun color and join us!

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Is purple your favorite color? Let's have a party celebrating purple! We will read a story about purple, dance, and do crafts. Wear purple or any fun color and join us!

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 23, 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

Golden Retriever with bib

Paws to Read

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Paws to Read:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call Discoveries: Library at the Mall at 410-222-0133 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call Discoveries: Library at the Mall at 410-222-0133 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form. 


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

Various people playing card game

D20 Gamers Club

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Bonus night of the D20 club! Sometimes more D&D, sometimes board games or other fun! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagina...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Bonus night of the D20 club! Sometimes more D&D, sometimes board games or other fun! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

Image of children meditating in easy pose

Little Yogis

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Elementary aged yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs, and games in this family-friendly yoga practice.  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Elementary aged yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs, and games in this family-friendly yoga practice.  

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Thursday, October 24, 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.

A warm bowl of minestrone soup and a spoon to the right.

Vibrant Soups

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Cozy up and learn to make vibrant soups perfect for those autumn weeknights and weekends! Enjoy a cooking demonstration of a healthy Italian soup ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Cozy up and learn to make vibrant soups perfect for those autumn weeknights and weekends!

A sign of a microphone in front of a red curtain with text that reads "Open Mic Night"

Open Mic Night

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, comedy, and poetry! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome! Acts should be a dur...

Required
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+), Adults, All
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, comedy, and poetry! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome! Acts should be a duration of 3-5 minutes for each person or shared act.

costumed children smile for the camera

Halloween Dance Party

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Jump up, turn around, clap your hands and stomp around at this high energy Halloween bash. Costumes encouraged!

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: Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Jump up, turn around, clap your hands and stomp around at this high energy Halloween bash. Costumes encouraged!

Young Child at Play

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children will enjoy books, music, and developmentally appropriate toys and activities during an hour of unstructured social time. 

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

Young children will enjoy books, music, and developmentally appropriate toys and activities during an hour of unstructured social time. 

Jack-o-lanterns on a bench

After Hours Lock-In: Halloween Edition

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for a special after-hours event where we have the whole library to ourselves! Get in the spooky spirit with Halloween themed games and activities. Signed permission slip re...

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

Join us for a special after-hours event where we have the whole library to ourselves! Get in the spooky spirit with Halloween themed games and activities. Signed permission slip required at the door. Costumes are welcome!

US Coast Guard Logo, crossing anchors with a flag in the middle.

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

Saturday, October 26, 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.

Halloween

Spook-Tackular Story-Time and Costume Parade

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Don your Halloween costume and come join us at the Broadneck Library for a Halloween themed storytime and party! We'll be celebrating the spooky season with some silly Halloween st...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Don your Halloween costume and come join us at the Broadneck Library for a Halloween themed storytime and party! We'll be celebrating the spooky season with some silly Halloween stories, a costume parade, and more treats & activities!

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.

Mexican folk dance group posing for a photo. 3 men standing up, 3 women standing up, and 3 other women sitting down.

Bailes de Mi Tierra Dance Performance

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Road Library
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 and Dia de los Muertos by watching a traditional Mexican folk dance performance by Bailes de Mi Tierra dance group!  ¡Para...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
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 and Dia de los Muertos by watching a traditional Mexican folk dance performance by Bailes de Mi Tierra dance group! 

Stretchy blue slime

Slime Making

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for some homemade slime fun! Learn about the science behind slime and make some of your own!  

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for some homemade slime fun! Learn about the science behind slime and make some of your own!  

Capital letters STEAM

STEAM Mondays

Monday, October 28, 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. 

soco D&D

SoCo D&D Club

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Welcome Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons!  Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet (lv 2), dice set, ...

Required
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: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

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

Teacup with skull and leaves graphic on saucer

Death Café

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discuss death with no agenda, objectives, or themes.  Please note - this is not a grief counseling group.  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Discuss death with no agenda, objectives, or themes.  Please note - this is not a grief counseling group.  

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.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Little Artists: Process Art

Tuesday, October 29, 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!

Halloween Crafternoon

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Kids are invited to unleash their creativity and dive into a world of Halloween-themed crafts. From creepy critters to ghostly decorations, this fun-filled session is perfect for y...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Kids are invited to unleash their creativity and dive into a world of Halloween-themed crafts. From creepy critters to ghostly decorations, this fun-filled session is perfect for young crafters who love Halloween. 

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Bedtime Storytime

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts about space while building early literacy skills.

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

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts about space while building early literacy skills.

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.