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The Poetry of Taylor Swift

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, Women’s Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all members of the tortured poets department! Come explore the poetry of Taylor Swift's song lyrics with award-winning YA author Saundra Mitchell in honor of National Poetr...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, Women’s Interest
Event Details:

Calling all members of the tortured poets department! Come explore the poetry of Taylor Swift's song lyrics with award-winning YA author Saundra Mitchell in honor of National Poetry Month.

The film's title text, with an image of a little girl in the film with her arms outstretched

Arab American Heritage Month Movie Night- Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Movies, Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

PG 2014In celebration of Arab American Heritage and National Poetry Month enjoy a screening of The Prophet(2014) an animated anthology film adapted from from Lebanese-American Kahl...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

PG 2014

Line art image of a tree with a field backpack nestled between two large polyhedral dice at the base of its trunk. To the left of the tree are the words "League of Young Adventurers" curved up around the base of the words "Tree Scouts."

Tree Scouts - League of Young Adventurers

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

In the wilds of Arethu, none are more revered than the Wardens – caretakers of the land, friends of the fey, protectors the people, and keepers of the bond that unites them al...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

In the wilds of Arethu, none are more revered than the Wardens – caretakers of the land, friends of the fey, protectors the people, and keepers of the bond that unites them all. But, this isn't a story about them!

Cruz the traffic safety car

Cruz the Traffic Safety Car

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come meet and learn the traffic safety pledge and tips from Cruz the Traffic Safety car!  For children aged 4-7.

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Come meet and learn the traffic safety pledge and tips from Cruz the Traffic Safety car!  For children aged 4-7.

code breakout. virtual escape rooms. solve puzzles to escape.

Code Breakout: Virtual Escape Rooms

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Participate and try a variety of virtual themed escape rooms. Work together with other friends and family to solve the puzzles and escape. 

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Participate and try a variety of virtual themed escape rooms. Work together with other friends and family to solve the puzzles and escape. 

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
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.

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.

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Yoga Family Storytime!

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a special evening yoga Storytime! We will read books as we practice stretching and breathing techniques.

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

Families are invited to join us for a special evening yoga Storytime! We will read books as we practice stretching and breathing techniques.

chibi drawing with the words "Teen Anime Club"

Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!

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.

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Bibliobop Dance Party

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Bibliobop will get your preschoolers movin' and groovin'. Join us as we learn through songs, basic movement and reading. 

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Bibliobop will get your preschoolers movin' and groovin'. Join us as we learn through songs, basic movement and reading. 

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Learn Google Sheets

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of Google Sheets from a library staff member. Learn how to navigate the application, format cells, work with simple formula, and more! Please bring your ...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events, Technology
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of Google Sheets from a library staff member. Learn how to navigate the application, format cells, work with simple formula, and more! 

Touch a Truck

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Other In-library location at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Get up close and personal with the large trucks and machines kids see but never get to touch! Event will be held in the former Sears parking lot at the Annapolis Mall.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Other In-library location
Audience: All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Get up close and personal with the large trucks and machines kids see but never get to touch! 

Event will be held in the former Sears parking lot at the Annapolis Mall.

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

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
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
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

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Meet the Author: Katherine Haas

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Older Americans, Special Events, Women’s Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring event with Katherine Haas, a longtime Annapolis resident of 50 years. Katherine will read excerpts from her book, Little Jade, which recounts her journey a...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Older Americans, Special Events, Women’s Interest
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring event with Katherine Haas, a longtime Annapolis resident of 50 years.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Stuffed Animal Portrait Paint Afternoon

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine by creating a portrait of your favorite stuffed animal. You bring the stuffed animal, we will provide paint and a canvas. 

Open
Required
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
Required
Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine by creating a portrait of your favorite stuffed animal. You bring the stuffed animal, we will provide paint and a canvas. 

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build and Play Challenge

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Build & Play:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

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

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

STEM graphic with science icons

STEM Free Play

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Drop in and have fun experimenting with a variety of STEM games and gadgets.

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

Drop in and have fun experimenting with a variety of STEM games and gadgets.

Patuxent Research Refuge Open House - Microscope Exploration

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Explore this hands-on microscope lab with educators from the Patuxent Research Refuge where participants can discover the tiny world living in their own backyards. (Drop in anytime...

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Explore this hands-on microscope lab with educators from the Patuxent Research Refuge where participants can discover the tiny world living in their own backyards. (Drop in anytime from 2-4 pm).

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Teen Paint-Along

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Channel your inner Bob Ross and follow along as we make a beautiful painting. Happy accidents are welcome! All materials will be provided.

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

Channel your inner Bob Ross and follow along as we make a beautiful painting. Happy accidents are welcome! All materials will be provided.

sip n create

Sip n'Create

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social crafting and enjoy some tasty sips! Bring your own projects or use the library's supplies. 

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

Join us for some social crafting and enjoy some tasty sips! Bring your own projects or use the library's supplies. 

Anime girl in fantasy world

Anime & Manga Club for Adults!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

Anime/Manga Club

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!

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.

STEM graphic with science icons

STEM Tinker Lab

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

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
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for some open-ended, explorative fun! Get creative and inventive with some STEM-based activities.

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Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities, and games based on beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming 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 beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme.

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Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours? Have great ideas to improve our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. We will also be doing orientation for su...

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

Need volunteer hours? Have great ideas to improve our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. We will also be doing orientation for summer volunteering.

A twenty-sided die superimposed over crossed swords with the words Mountain Road Adventurer's Guild above and below.

Mountain Road Adventurer's Guild

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as the Dame themself has left for battle - leaving you without a graduat

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.