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

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...

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

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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)
Event Details:

Help us bring in the New Year 2025 with crafts and music! A countdown and celebration will occur right before noon with dancing following. 

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

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!

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

1000 Books Before Kindergarten New Year's Ball

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Celebrate your New Year's resolution to nurture your child's early literacy development by signing up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Come ready to party in your New Year's bes...

This event is in the "All" group.

BYOD Family Movie Night - Inside Out 2

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Movies, Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Grab dinner from a local restaurant or from home and come enjoy a family friendly movie at the library.  Inside Out 2 rated PG

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

Music & Me at Discoveries

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch a special in...

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

Music & Me at Discoveries

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring the sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. Children will have the opportunity to see and touch a special in...

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

Paws to Read

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
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 the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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

Paws to Read

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
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 the Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Kindergarten Readiness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Through sensory play, children use scientific processes to investigate new se...

This event is in the "All" group.

Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Busch Annapolis - Foundation Café at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Looking for a new puzzle to piece together? You'll fit right in at our Puzzle Exchange!Bring any puzzles you're looking to swap out with fellow enthusiasts and either take them hom...

This event is in the "All" group.

Birding Bonanza

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Wintertime is perfect for bird watching. Join us for crafts and activities to explore all there is to enjoy about our feathered backyard friends!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Estate Planning Discussion

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Business and Finance, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Attorney Raymond E. Brown, author of The Marylander’s Handbook to Estate Planning, will lead an engaging discussion on wills, trusts, and essential estate planning tools. Discover ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sip and Savor: Mocktail Creations for Dry January

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Kick off the new year with refreshing and flavorful non-alcoholic drinks! Discover creative mocktail recipes and learn how to make a couple of standout options. Use the library's r...

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.

Crafting and Fabric Swap

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Want to clean out your crafting shelves?  Is your fabric stash starting to take over?  Looking for a new creative hobby?  Come swap your extra crafting supplies for ...

This event is in the "All" group.

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

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

Make a Vision Board

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year by making your own 2025 Vision Board! Vision boards are a fun way to display your goals and interests, and they can help you stay on track for what you want to...

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

Cruz the Traffic Safety Car

Monday, January 6, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anne Arundel Community College Information Session for Adult Learners

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you an adult learner considering a career change, starting or finishing a degree, or taking college courses for professional growth or personal enrichment?Attend an Information...

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

Teen Hangout: Lego Edition

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Drop in after school and build a LEGO masterpiece! LEGO kits, and snacks, are provided. 

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

Who Would Win Animal Smackdown

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Fans of the Who Would Win? series, build up your animal’s natural defenses to see if they would win against other predators in this ultimate Who Would Win Smackdown.  

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

Yoga Family Storytime!

Monday, January 6, 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.

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

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
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...

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

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
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...

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.