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Winter Solstice Storytime

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun and warm storytime about all things wintery and cold!

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: Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun and warm storytime about all things wintery and cold!

Cancelled - Hold for possible Bay Winds Band Concert

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Community concert band performance including winter holiday music.

Cancelled
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: All
Program Type: Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Community concert band performance including winter holiday music.

The phrase "Queer Cocoa & Chill" is superimposed on an image of a rainbow tinted star-filled evening sky. Snow flakes dangle from the top. At the bottom of the image is a snowdrift with a pine tree and a snowman wearing a rainbow colored scarf and beanie in the bottom left corner. In the bottom right corner is a grey cartoon cat that is jumping from the middle of the image down into the corner, trailing a rainbow behind it.

Queer, Cocoa, & Chill

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
All
Event Details:

The holiday season can be a difficult one for the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us for a moment of relaxation and camaraderie between friends and compatriots and let the stress of it al...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

The holiday season can be a difficult one for the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us for a moment of relaxation and camaraderie between friends and compatriots and let the stress of it all fade away just a bit.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Teen Gift Making Crafternoon

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Stop by the library to make some hand-crafted holiday gifts! We will have project supplies and instructions to make some amazing gifts as well as some extra supplies to come up ...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday
Event Details:

Stop by the library to make some hand-crafted holiday gifts!

We will have project supplies and instructions to make some amazing gifts as well as some extra supplies to come up with unique gift creations of your own.

 

TAHIRA and the Mishumaa Sabaa

Kwanzaa Tales

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
African American Interest, Holiday, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

In her interactive performance, TAHIRA shares the seven principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa through storytelling and music. 

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: African American Interest, Holiday, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

In her interactive performance, TAHIRA shares the seven principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa through storytelling and music. 

Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Help us bring in the New Year 2024 with crafts and music! A countdown and celebration will occur right before noon. 

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Holiday, Storytimes
Event Details:

Help us bring in the New Year 2024 with crafts and music! A countdown and celebration will occur right before noon. 

Dark night sky with fireworks and text that says Happy New Year

Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Let little ones ring in 2025 a little early at noon on December 31! We will have music, dancing, noisemakers, and a countdown to noon. Stick around after the countdown to make a fi...

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

Let little ones ring in 2025 a little early at noon on December 31! We will have music, dancing, noisemakers, and a countdown to noon. Stick around after the countdown to make a fireworks painting to take home.

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year by counting down to noon at our special party just for kids who won't make it to midnight!

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year by counting down to noon at our special party just for kids who won't make it to midnight!

Happy Lunar New Year with lanterns and a snake.

Lunar New Year Storytime

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

It's the Year of the Snake! Celebrations all over the world begin on January 29th and end on February 12th. Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a story, songs, and a craft...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

It's the Year of the Snake! Celebrations all over the world begin on January 29th and end on February 12th. Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a story, songs, and a craft! Traditional clothing is encouraged! 

Photo from JHU Yong Han Lion Dance Troupe, pictured a white Chinese Lion named Sir Acha

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Xīn nián kuài lè! 新年快乐! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with crafts and a special activities. 

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Xīn nián kuài lè! 新年快乐! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with crafts and a special activities. 

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Holiday, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Gong Hei Fat Choy means Happy New Year!  Listen to a story about the Lunar New Year and watch the Wulin Institute perform the Lion Dance.   

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Holiday, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Gong Hei Fat Choy means Happy New Year!  Listen to a story about the Lunar New Year and watch the Wulin Institute perform the Lion Dance.   

Valentine's Day

LGBTQ Valentine's Day Card Crafternoon

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a chill afternoon of queer Valentine's Day card making! Whether for your queerly beloved, your queerplatonic cuties, or your LGBTQ BFFs, share your love with cards (in ...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a chill afternoon of queer Valentine's Day card making! Whether for your queerly beloved, your queerplatonic cuties, or your LGBTQ BFFs, share your love with cards (in a gay way). 

Two bingo cards with red chips

Valentine's Day Chocolate Bingo

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Events
Audience:
All
Bingo:

Enjoy playing Bingo with family and friends and win prizes!

Event Details:

Come and celebrate Valentine's Day with bingo at the Mountain Road Library!

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: All
Program Type: Holiday, Special Events

Bingo

Enjoy playing Bingo with family and friends and win prizes!

Event Details:

Come and celebrate Valentine's Day with bingo at the Mountain Road Library!

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.

paper valentine cards

Hearts and Crafts

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Preschoolers can make gifts for their loved ones at this Valentine's Day themed art party! 

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday
Event Details:

Preschoolers can make gifts for their loved ones at this Valentine's Day themed art party! 

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.