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D20 Gamers Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!Novices are welc...

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

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

Sensory ben of blue confetti (representing the ocean). A child is "fishing" out "trash" and sorting them into proper bins (plastic, recycle, trash, and etc.).

Earth Day Sensory Play

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

This program is perfect for hands-on exploring while learning about the importance of Earth Day and taking care of our planet.Upcoming Preschool Art:May 16: Musical Presc...

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: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

This program is perfect for hands-on exploring while learning about the importance of Earth Day and taking care of our planet.

Upcoming Preschool Art:

Magic Demystified: A Tutorial of Tricks!

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Learn a few magic tricks that are beginner friendly through crafting and more!

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: Special Events
Event Details:

Learn a few magic tricks that are beginner friendly through crafting and more!

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Lego Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
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: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: 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!  

After Hours Sensory Friendly Teen Lock-In

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library at our sensory-friendly lock-in! We'll have crafts, games, fidget toys, snacks and lots of fun while accommodating different sensory needs and abilities...

Required
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Accessibility, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library at our sensory-friendly lock-in! We'll have crafts, games, fidget toys, snacks and lots of fun while accommodating different sensory needs and abilities.

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.

After Hours Teen Lock-In

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library at our after hours party! We'll have crafts, games, pizza + snacks and lots of fun activities to explore. For ages 11 to 18. Registration and signed per...

Required
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library at our after hours party! We'll have crafts, games, pizza + snacks and lots of fun activities to explore. For ages 11 to 18.

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.

 

Sensory crafting with kids

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Kindergarten Readiness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events, 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...

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)
Program Type: Accessibility, Kindergarten Readiness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events, STEAM
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 sensations. We will have different stations to explore!

Trade School Fair

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Career Development, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

University or for-credit community college is not the only way to obtain a successful and fulfilling career. Stop by our Trade School Fair to see what other options are out there -...

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

University or for-credit community college is not the only way to obtain a successful and fulfilling career.

Various people playing card game

Game Swap and Play

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Trade your gently used board games and puzzles with other gamers, and stick around for an afternoon of gaming. Don't have something to trade? That's OK! You don't have to donate to...

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+), Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Trade your gently used board games and puzzles with other gamers, and stick around for an afternoon of gaming. Don't have something to trade? That's OK! You don't have to donate to take something new to you.

Stitch n'Chat details

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

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.

Portrait of Wafa Ghnaim wearing a Tatreez scarf of red embroidery on a blue fabric, photo credit Carlos Khalil Guzman, 2020

Tatreez with Wafa Ghnaim

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Wafa Ghnaim—a Palestinian dress historian—to learn about traditional Palestinian embroidery: Tatreez, and Palestinian arts and culture in an educational presentation. Waf...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

Join Wafa Ghnaim—a Palestinian dress historian—to learn about traditional Palestinian embroidery: Tatreez, and Palestinian arts and culture in an educational presentation. 

Globe in the foreground that is reflecting light and clouds, and sitting on a fern frond on bare soil on a fern

Earth Day Celebration

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Kids (ages 6-10) come join us as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day! We will explore this day through fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Kids (ages 6-10) come join us as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day! We will explore this day through fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities. Weather permitting, this event will be outside.

pokemon play afternoon

Pokémon Play Afternoon

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Pokémon fun! Show off your Pokémon cards, make a Pokémon craft, or do our scavenger hunt and try to catch all the Pokémon hiding at the library. 

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

Join us for an afternoon of Pokémon fun! Show off your Pokémon cards, make a Pokémon craft, or do our scavenger hunt and try to catch all the Pokémon hiding at the library. 

Teen Hangout

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every other Monday afternoon. 

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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: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every other Monday afternoon. 

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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Bedtime Stories: Royal Tales and Dragon Scales

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Hear ye, hear ye! All royal lads, lasses, knights and knaves are invited to enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities 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: Books and Writing, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Hear ye, hear ye! All royal lads, lasses, knights and knaves are invited to enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Royal garb is encouraged, but not required.

deale anime

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have dis...

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: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have discussions, play games, and more!

A graphic of a bee flying in a heart trail over a section of the earth. the whole graphic is framed by grass, leaves, and flowers

Earth Day Celebration

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with us! Learn what we can do to help the environment right in our backyard through fun activities and crafts.

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: Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with us! Learn what we can do to help the environment right in our backyard through fun activities and crafts.

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift AnnapolisHow to Build Another Black Art District in AnnapolisDiscussion on developing Black Entertainment District.Catered reception in the Fou...

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: Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis

How to Build Another Black Art District in Annapolis

Discussion on developing Black Entertainment District.

Chelsea Stevenson - Artist's Business Headshot

Henna Around the World

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Where did henna come from? The answer might surprise you! In this event, participants are taken around the world to explore the varied ways henna has been adopted by cultural commu...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Special Events
Event Details:

Where did henna come from? The answer might surprise you! In this event, participants are taken around the world to explore the varied ways henna has been adopted by cultural communities, from medicinal to body art, over thousands of years.

Swirling design with numerous Zentangle patterns.

Virtual Visit: The Mindful Art of Zentangle

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us virtually for this meditative art form led by a certified Zentangle instructor. We will combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn patterns that inspire creativity an...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us virtually for this meditative art form led by a certified Zentangle instructor. We will combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn patterns that inspire creativity and relaxation. No previous art experience needed.

Fingerprint white and red

True Crime Tuesday

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

True Crime Tuesday is a virtual discussion group exploring famous true crime cases. Subject changes from month to month. The topic this month is the murder of Jam Master Jay Murder...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Event Details:

True Crime Tuesday is a virtual discussion group exploring famous true crime cases. Subject changes from month to month. The topic this month is the murder of Jam Master Jay Murder.

outdoor story time

Storytime at the Big Bean Coffee Shop

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime in the sunshine at Big Bean Coffee House in Annapolis. Complimentary treats for our young friends who come to enjoy stories, songs, and fun!  

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

Join us for a storytime in the sunshine at Big Bean Coffee House in Annapolis. Complimentary treats for our young friends who come to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program will be held outside, weather permitting. Please plan accordingly. You are welcome to bring your own blanket or chair to enjoy this program. 

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All Abilities Activities

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and...

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: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and meet some new friends. 

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.

image of gavel and legal books

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

Wednesday, April 23, 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

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.