Name: Preschool Storytime
Start: 2024-11-14T11:15:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-14T11:45:00-05:00
Location: Odenton Library

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am

Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library

Program Type:

Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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)

Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Front Cover of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto

Adult Book Club: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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 Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto. "Sixty-year-old self-proclaimed tea expert Vera Wong enjoys nothing more ...

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 Vera Wong's Unsoli

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Severn - Other In-library location at Severn Library

Program Type:

Arts & DIY, Games, Movies

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+)

Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm!

Library Branch: Severn Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Other In-library location

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Movies

Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm!

Fail-A-Bration!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library

Program Type:

Special Events, STEM/STEAM

Audience:

Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Event Details:

Celebrate Failure and how it makes us better! Learn about famous failures and how their wrongs went right. Challenge yourself to create something that fixes a problem or task...

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: Special Events, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Celebrate Failure and how it makes us better! Learn about famous failures and how their wrongs went right. Challenge yourself to create something that fixes a problem or task. Enjoy the process!

Movie Night

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library

Program Type:

Movies

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Event Details:

Movie Night at Riviera Beach Library Bring your blanket and pillow or use chairs provided and join us for Popcorn and a Movie! Movie Detail coming soon.

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB

Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Movie Night at Riviera Beach Library

Bring your blanket and pillow or use chairs provided and join us for Popcorn and a Movie!

Movie Detail coming soon.

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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Busch Annapolis - Children's Area at Busch Annapolis Library

Program Type:

Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Family Storytime:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Children's Area

Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Family Storytime

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Author Visit: Olivia Sparrow

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library

Program Type:

Books and Writing, Special Events

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

Please join us for a visit and conversation with local author Olivia Sparrow, writer of Secret of the Sassafras. Interested in reading the book before you attend? Place a hold h...

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: Books and Writing, Special Events

Event Details:

Please join us for a visit and conversation with local author Olivia Sparrow, writer of Secret of the Sassafras.

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

Required

Library Branch: Severna Park Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

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.

Elementary STEAM: Marshmallow Engineering

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Audience:

Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Event Details:

Join us to learn all about engineering. Then you will get the chance to build your own structure!

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: STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Join us to learn all about engineering. Then you will get the chance to build your own structure!

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.

One Maryland One Book Discussion at Seoul Blues Cafe

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discoveries - Off Site at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Program Type:

Books and Writing

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Event Details:

Join us for coffee and dessert at Seoul Blues Cafe as we discuss this year's One Maryland One Book pick What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancey. Find a librar...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Off Site

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing

Event Details:

Join us for coffee and dessert at Seoul Blues Cafe as we discuss this year's One Maryland One Book pick What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancey.

a child's hand taping four wooden blocks that spell out the word STEM

STEAM Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Glen Burnie Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Audience:

Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Event Details:

Interactive STEM and arts-based event for elementary age scientists and artists. Each hands-on session will focus on art, math, science, engineering, or technology. These engaging ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library

Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)

Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Interactive STEM and arts-based event for elementary age scientists and artists. Each hands-on session will focus on art, math, science, engineering, or technology.

aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown, in the middle of the ocean

Naval Aviation Maintenance in World War II

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

Naval officer, historian and author Stan Fisher will discuss how America's naval success in World War II against Japan depended on enlisted aircraft technicians crucial role in the...

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: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest

Event Details:

Naval officer, historian and author Stan Fisher will discuss how America's naval success in World War II against Japan depended on enlisted aircraft technicians crucial role in the US victory.

aerial view of greenbury point and radio towers

Wings on the Severn: Naval Aviation in Annapolis, 1911-1961

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

Local historian Kenneth Sabel, through curated photos and research, presents the role of the Annapolis area, including the Broadneck Peninsula and the Naval Academy, in the birth a...

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, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events

Event Details:

Local historian Kenneth Sabel, through curated photos and research, presents the role of the Annapolis area, including the Broadneck Peninsula and the Naval Academy, in the birth and early development of Naval Aviation.

Anime & Manga Club for Adults!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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...

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.

Teen Writing Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Books and Writing, Special Events

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+)

Event Details:

Teen 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 s...

Required

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Online Events

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)

Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events

Required

Event Details:

Teen 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.

Family Bingo

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library

Program Type:

Games

Audience:

All

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of playing bingo with family and friends. Grab bags or books for winners.

Library Branch: Linthicum Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room

Audience: All

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of playing bingo with family and friends. Grab bags or books for winners.

What's Cooking? The Fault in Our Soups

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mountain Road Library

Program Type:

Books and Writing

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: Books and Writing

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.

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

SoCo Book Chat

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library

Program Type:

Books and Writing

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

SoCo Book Chat is book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed. In partnership with SoCo Book Chat Group.

Library Branch: Deale Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Books and Writing

Event Details:

SoCo Book Chat is book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed. In partnership with SoCo Book Chat Group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Audience:

Adults

Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today! Appointments are stron...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today!

Babies in Bloom

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library

Program Type:

Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Babies in Bloom:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your c...

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)

Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library

Program Type:

Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime:

This supportive, judgment-free storytime is geared toward Preschool children (0-5) who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory ove...

Required

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)

Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse

Required

Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime

This supportive, judgment-free storytime is geared toward Preschool children (0-5) who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. Space is limited and registration is required. Siblings welcome.

Please register once per family.

Friday Storytime Fun!

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library

Program Type:

Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All

Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

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, Storytimes

Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music and Movement

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library

Program Type:

Kindergarten Readiness

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Music & Movement:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

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: Kindergarten Readiness

Music & Movement

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

5 cartoon children hola written in the sky

SPANISH BILINGUAL STORYTIME / LA HORA DEL CUENTO BILINGÜE EN ESPAÑOL

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Program Type:

Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)

Event Details:

Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish. No prior Spanish needed to enjoy! Los niños disfru...

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: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Event Details:

Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish. No prior Spanish needed to enjoy!

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Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Family Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Anime/Manga Club

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Babies in Bloom

Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime

Music & Movement

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