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

Pre-K Art Party

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
:

Join us for a morning of art exploration where we create process art magic with our hands! Wear clothes that you don't 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
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of art exploration where we create process art magic with our hands! Wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little messy.

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

Summer Teen Lock-In

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
:

Celebrate the end of summer at an after-hours party in the library! Enjoy sweet treats, colorful crafts, games and more.

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of summer at an after-hours party in the library! Enjoy sweet treats, colorful crafts, games and more.

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.

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

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

Music & Movement

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Music & Movement:

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

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

Music & Movement

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

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

Science Saturdays: Paper Circuits

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
:

Learn about simple electric circuits by creating a light up greeting card.

Explore a different science topic the second Saturday of each month.  

 

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

Learn about simple electric circuits by creating a light up greeting card.

Explore a different science topic the second Saturday of each month.  

 

This event is in the "All" group.

Caturday

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
All
:

It's everyone's favorite day of the year: Caturday! Join Riviera Beach staff and our feline friends as we celebrate all that is wonderful about these inscrutable, lovable creatures.

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

It's everyone's favorite day of the year: Caturday! Join Riviera Beach staff and our feline friends as we celebrate all that is wonderful about these inscrutable, lovable creatures.

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.

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

Random Fandom: Marvel

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
:

Join us for a celebration of your favorite fandoms and fan culture. Meet other teens, share what you love about your fandoms and join in the discussion and activities!

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of your favorite fandoms and fan culture. Meet other teens, share what you love about your fandoms and join in the discussion and activities!

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

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

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

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: 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 "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Bedtime Stories for Little Artists

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts all about art while building early literacy skills.

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

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, movement activities, and crafts all about art while building early literacy skills.

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

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
:

Need service learning hours? Have great ideas to enhance our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. 

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Need service learning hours? Have great ideas to enhance our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. 

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 "All" group.

Summer @ Your Library Grand Finale Celebration

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Celebrate the last weeks of our 2025 Summer @ Your Library program with games, crafts, activities, community partners, and our mascot Sneaks the cat!

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

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Celebrate the last weeks of our 2025 Summer @ Your Library program with games, crafts, activities, community partners, and our mascot Sneaks the cat!

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

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
:

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.

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: 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.

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

Toddler Tinker Time

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials and 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
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

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

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, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
:

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

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: 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.

Are You Ready for Kindergarten?

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
:

Get ready to go to Kindergarten with a fun school-themed storytime. We will discuss all of the things to expect on the first day, including the feelings, and, of course, the fun!

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

Get ready to go to Kindergarten with a fun school-themed storytime. We will discuss all of the things to expect on the first day, including the feelings, and, of course, the fun!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Summer @ Your Library Messy Art Festival

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Courtyard at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
:

Celebrate the end of Summer @ Your Library with a Messy Art Festival! Color Our World with new ways to make unique art, like fly-swatter painting, color rockets, marble painting, balloon-pop painting, and more!

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Courtyard
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of Summer @ Your Library with a Messy Art Festival! Color Our World with new ways to make unique art, like fly-swatter painting, color rockets, marble painting, balloon-pop painting, and more!

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

Teen Writing Club: In-Branch Edition

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Collaboration Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
:

Teens 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. 

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Collaboration Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Event Details:

Teens 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
:

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! Help build the blood supply, donation by donation! All blood types are needed now!

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: 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! Help build the blood supply, donation by donation! All blood types are needed now!

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.

Diamonds in the Sand

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

Join us to explore the fascinating world of terrapins, Maryland’s state reptile! Discover the skills scientists use and learn how human actions and natural forces shape their survival.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us to explore the fascinating world of terrapins, Maryland’s state reptile! Discover the skills scientists use and learn how human actions and natural forces shape their survival.

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.

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

After Hours Teen Lock In Party

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
:

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

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

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

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 "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Art Explorers

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
:

Color your world at the library! Every month, Art Explorers will investigate new art concepts, materials, and techniques to make a unique work of art.

June: Print-making

July: Textiles

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

Color your world at the library! Every month, Art Explorers will investigate new art concepts, materials, and techniques to make a unique work of art.

June: Print-making

July: Textiles

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

Music and Movement

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Music & Movement:

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

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

Music & Movement

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

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.

Beauty of African Rhythm: An Introduction to Traditional West African Instruments

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
:

Celebrate West African culture and heritage through music! Families will see how popular West African instruments are played, learn how they are constructed and how they are used within traditional society.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate West African culture and heritage through music! Families will see how popular West African instruments are played, learn how they are constructed and how they are used within traditional society.

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

Escape Room: Art Heist at the Louvre

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
:

The Mona Lisa is missing! In this escape room experience, you will step into the role of the detectives hired to locate this priceless piece of art

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

The Mona Lisa is missing! In this escape room experience, you will step into the role of the detectives hired to locate this priceless piece of art

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

My Gym: Parent & Me

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
:

Children ages 18 months to 3 years, along with caregivers, will have fun as they exercise and gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, flexibility and social skills.

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

Children ages 18 months to 3 years, along with caregivers, will have fun as they exercise and gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, flexibility and social skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

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.