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Beneficial Bats in Your Belfry

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

It's Bat Week! Dive in to the beneficial qualities of bats as we learn about species worldwide and in Maryland. Discover how to attract these misunderstood creatures to your yard. ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

It's Bat Week! Dive in to the beneficial qualities of bats as we learn about species worldwide and in Maryland. Discover how to attract these misunderstood creatures to your yard.

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 30, 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

Jack-o-lanterns

Halloween Hubbub

All Day
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Stop by anytime from 10am-8pm for Halloween fun! Join us for our monster themed Storytime, have fun with Halloween crafts, trick-or-treat at our information desk, and cast your ...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Stop by anytime from 10am-8pm for Halloween fun!

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.

Baby girl with bow in her hair holding onto a pumpkin

Halloween Story Time Parade

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Put on your costumes for a Halloween story time and parade! Meet under the Edgewater Library portico and march over to the South County Senior Center for a special spooky story tim...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Put on your costumes for a Halloween story time and parade! Meet under the Edgewater Library portico and march over to the South County Senior Center for a special spooky story time and show off your costumes to our friends at the Senior Center.

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.

Cursive text of the word "boo!" with a black bat in the upper left corner.

Haunted Library Adventure!

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Games, Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Enter if you dare! Join us for a spell-binding Haunted Library Adventure! Families can enjoy ghostly games and creepy crafts. Drop in for a fang-tastic time. Costumes encouraged!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Games, Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Enter if you dare! Join us for a spell-binding Haunted Library Adventure! Families can enjoy ghostly games and creepy crafts. Drop in for a fang-tastic time. Costumes encouraged!

Baby girl with bow in her hair holding onto a pumpkin

Trick or Treat at Westfield!

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Trick or Treat in a safe, dry environment at Westfield Annapolis. Start at the library to decorate a treat bag, then visit other retailers for some treats!

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: All
Program Type: Holiday, Special Events
Event Details:

Trick or Treat in a safe, dry environment at Westfield Annapolis. Start at the library to decorate a treat bag, then visit other retailers for some treats!

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.

Baby looking at picture book

Young Child at Play

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children from birth to 5 years old (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.&...

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

Young children from birth to 5 years old (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time. A representative from Anne Arundel Community College's B.E.S.T

Baby Explores Nature

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Babies (birth to 18 months) will explore the wonders of nature and learn through play. Please wear clothing that is mess friendly.

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

Babies (birth to 18 months) will explore the wonders of nature and learn through play. Please wear clothing that is mess friendly.

Coco

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Holiday, Movies, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!  We'll watch Coco, then do some themed crafts! Feel free to bring your own pillows and blankets to get comfy while we w...

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

Come to the library to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!  We'll watch Coco, then do some themed crafts!

Feel free to bring your own pillows and blankets to get comfy while we watch!

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.

brick wall with the words library after hours teens only

After Hours Lock-In Party

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. 

Required
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Other In-library location
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. 

Dog with bookshelf

Paws to Read

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
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 the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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

Paws to Read

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

Event Details:

Call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 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.

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Begin your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey or celebrate your milestones with stories, songs, and a dance party! You'll get a free book and bag just for signing up and ...

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: Special Events
Event Details:

Begin your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey or celebrate your milestones with stories, songs, and a dance party! You'll get a free book and bag just for signing up and can read books and earn prizes all year round.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Saturday Storytime Surprise

Saturday, November 2, 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!

A musician with a blue hat and blue blazer, hands resting on drum

Annapolis Jazz and Roots Festival: African Roots in Jazz

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Venezuelan percussionist & educator Fran Vielma will explore the contributions of African cultures to jazz music.  

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+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, African American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Venezuelan percussionist & educator Fran Vielma will explore the contributions of African cultures to jazz music.

 

soco D&D

Young Adventurer's Guild

Saturday, November 2, 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, November 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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...

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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!

deale anime club

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, November 4, 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! 

black and white sign that says voting day next to voting stickers

Kids Vote!

All Day
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Visit the library on election day to enter the voting booth and vote for one of your favorite book characters. Get a voting sticker and think about what you'd want to accomplish if...

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

Visit the library on election day to enter the voting booth and vote for one of your favorite book characters. Get a voting sticker and think about what you'd want to accomplish if you were elected president!

Building blocks

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, November 5, 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.

Drawing of Astrodon johnstoni (Maryland State Dinosaur) by Mark Crowell, 1998

Dinosaur Park Adventures

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Calling dinosaur fans! Explore Maryland's rich dinosaur history with an expert from Dinosaur Park in Laurel, MD. See fossils and enjoy dino crafts and activities. 

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

Calling dinosaur fans! Explore Maryland's rich dinosaur history with an expert from Dinosaur Park in Laurel, MD. See fossils and enjoy dino crafts and activities. 

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Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Do you have an awesome idea for an event you wish the library would host? Do you want to know more about how event planning at the library works? Or are you look...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Do you have an awesome idea for an event you wish the library would host? Do you want to know more about how event planning at the library works? Or are you looking for a way to earn some service hours?

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.

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, November 6, 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

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Lego Challenge

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Take the LEGO Challenge and build a masterpiece! LEGO creations will be displayed after program.

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

Take the LEGO Challenge and build a masterpiece! LEGO creations will be displayed after program.

Kids Vote

Kids Vote!

All Day
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Help us answer an eternal question: Cats or Dogs? Come read and check out books about your favorite dog and cat characters. Vote in person that day or vote early in the branch all ...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Help us answer an eternal question: Cats or Dogs? Come read and check out books about your favorite dog and cat characters. Vote in person that day or vote early in the branch all week.  Get your very own “I voted” sticker!

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.