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

Series Safari: Mindy Kim

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Journey through the pages of some of our most popular book series! Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in th...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Journey through the pages of some of our most popular book series! Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm.

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

Homeschool Hangout

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are welcome!Note: Activitie...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arnold Senior Center Book Club

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

We will be discussing books by the author Katherine Center at this month's meeting. This book club is held at the Broadneck Library in partnership with the Arnold Senior Center. Al...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Event Details:

We will be discussing books by the author Katherine Center at this month's meeting.

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

Early Reader Book Club

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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 th...

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)
Program Type: Books and Writing
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 "Adults" group.

Explore the World in Books

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Each month we will explore a new destination. Readers will share what they have learned through books which might include a history, biography, cookbook, mystery or even a picture ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Each month we will explore a new destination. Readers will share what they have learned through books which might include a history, biography, cookbook, mystery or even a picture book.  Destination: Jamaica

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

Paws to Read

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
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 event.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: 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 event.

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 "Adults" group.

Adult Book Club: Kristin Hannah's The Women

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Crofton Library Staff as we discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah.'Women can be heroes, too.' When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances Frankie McGrath hears these unexpected...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Join Crofton Library Staff as we discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah.

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

Teen Writing Club: Online Edition

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
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 ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Required
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.

What's Cooking? In Search of Lost Time (Decades Dishes)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to What’s Cooking?!, Mountain Road's cookbook club. Every month we come together and share dishes across a theme, so be sure to bring enough to feed at least five people. P...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Welcome to What’s Cooking?!, Mountain Road's cookbook club. Every month we come together and share dishes across a theme, so be sure to bring enough to feed at least five people.

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

Journaling for Mental Health

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Journaling can be a great way to express yourself and relieve stress, but there's no one right way to do it! Explore the possibilities by decorating your own journal and getting ti...

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

Journaling can be a great way to express yourself and relieve stress, but there's no one right way to do it! Explore the possibilities by decorating your own journal and getting tips on different journaling techniques. 

 

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 "Adults" group.

Book Lovers

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

It's a book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed.

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: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

It's a book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed.

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

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 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)
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 th...

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 "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Odenton - Teen Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

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

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anime & Manga Club for Adults!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Glen Burnie 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...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
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.

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

Teen Writers' Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room A at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Teen Writers Club:

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attende...

Event Details:

Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees. Pleas...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing

Teen Writers Club

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.  

Event Details:

Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Co-Conspirators Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

The Co-Conspirators love the mystery genre! Join us for a book club dedicated to mysteries and thrillers. This month, we will be discussing The Blue Hour, by Paula Hawkins. From th...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

The Co-Conspirators love the mystery genre! Join us for a book club dedicated to mysteries and thrillers. This month, we will be discussing The Blue Hour, by Paula Hawkins.

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

Cookbook Club Mystery Menu Challenge

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

We're changing things up this month to reflect our commitment to food access as essential to learning and literacy. Can you create a full day's menu using ingredients costing up to...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

We're changing things up this month to reflect our commitment to food access as essential to learning and literacy. Can you create a full day's menu using ingredients costing up to just $6/person?

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

Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Riviera Beach Book Club: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riviera Beach - Programming Room at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Women’s Interest
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Women’s Interest
Event Details:

Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Club: All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. May's Se...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

O'Malley Senior Center Book Club: Nature Writing

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Odenton - Off Site at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Community Services, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Seniors, join us for our monthly genre book club! Each month members read and discuss from a different genre. This month we will be reading and discussing Nature Writing.This book ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Off Site
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Community Services, Older Americans
Event Details:

Seniors, join us for our monthly genre book club! Each month members read and discuss from a different genre. This month we will be reading and discussing Nature Writing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

South County Senior Center Book Club - How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we will be discussing How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley. This book club is held in partnership with the South County Senior Activity Center. All are welcome. ...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Older Americans
Event Details:

This month we will be discussing

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

Early Reader Book Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Designed for emerging readers in kindergarten through 2nd grade, we'll meet every month to read several stories, play interactive games, engage in book discussions, and other liter...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Designed for emerging readers in kindergarten through 2nd grade, we'll meet every month to read several stories, play interactive games, engage in book discussions, and other literacy building activities! 

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Bedtime Stories for Little Dinosaurs

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for a ROAR-some time with dinosaur themed stories and crafts!

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: Books and Writing, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a ROAR-some time with dinosaur themed stories and crafts!

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.