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Mocktails and Makerspace

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a craft night! Complete a craft while enjoying a mocktail in a fun and relaxed environment.

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a craft night! Complete a craft while enjoying a mocktail in a fun and relaxed environment.

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.

Person knitting with blue yarn

Skeins & Stitches

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is 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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

DIY Mother's Day Gifts

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Create your own handmade sugar scrubs, hand lotions, and bath bombs for the parent or caregiver in your life. 

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Create your own handmade sugar scrubs, hand lotions, and bath bombs for the parent or caregiver in your life. 

Large group of people staking their hands in team gesture

Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB 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 at Severn Library!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
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 at Severn Library!

STEAM & Snacks

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM crafts and snacks!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM crafts and snacks!

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.

A picture of several fake fish covered in paint and colorful papers with fish prints on them.

Gyotaku: Fish Printing

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come join us and learn about the art of Japanese Fish Printing (Gyotaku) by creating your very own marine art!

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest
Event Details:

Come join us and learn about the art of Japanese Fish Printing (Gyotaku) by creating your very own marine art!

Make Art: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Make Art: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn about notable Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, then create an art piece using of those artists' techniques.

Required
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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Learn about notable Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, then create an art piece using of those artists' techniques.

What's Cooking? In Search of Lost Time

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.

Senior Hangout

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Riviera Beach - Programming Room at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy puzzles, games and crafts while getting to know other seniors in the community.

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: Arts & DIY, Games
Event Details:

Come enjoy puzzles, games and crafts while getting to know other seniors in the community.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Marble Painting

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riviera Beach - Outdoor Patio at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Unleash--or unroll--your inner Jackson Pollock (or Lee Krasner) and see what masterpiece you can create at our marble painting extravaganza! 

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Outdoor Patio
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Unleash--or unroll--your inner Jackson Pollock (or Lee Krasner) and see what masterpiece you can create at our marble painting extravaganza!

 

A pencil resting on a notebook next to a lightbulb

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.

Sit and Stitch

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

Community Service Crafternoon

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Community Services
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Earn service hours while making a craft to serve a community need. Project to be announced.

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+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Community Services
Required
Event Details:

Earn service hours while making a craft to serve a community need. Project to be announced.

Disclaimer(s)

Walk-Ins Welcome

Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.

Small picture of a golf hole with ball and flag

Fairy Golf: Build and Play Mini Mini-Golf

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Get ready to design, build, and play in our magical library-wide Fairy Golf course! Craft your own tiny, creative mini-golf hole and see it become part of a tabletop adventure that...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready to design, build, and play in our magical library-wide Fairy Golf course! Craft your own tiny, creative mini-golf hole and see it become part of a tabletop adventure that winds through the Edgewater Library.

Homeschool Lunch & Recess

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. 

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, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your lunch and enjoy games and activities with your friends. 

Hands holding yarn and fiber arts tools

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn?We meet to share fiber arts projects, learn techniques, and make new friends. Beginning materials prov...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Event Details:

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn?

We meet to share fiber arts projects, learn techniques, and make new friends. Beginning materials provided, if needed.

Engineers

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
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...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Children will explore open ended activities and play by building, shaping, and manipulating objects to create something new. Curiosity and creativity abound, fostering the development of cognitive and functional skills.

kids making art

Homeschool Art Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Homeschool students are invited to engage in fun and creative art projects to master their artistic skills and try something new!This month: We will learn about a famous artist in ...

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Homeschool students are invited to engage in fun and creative art projects to master their artistic skills and try something new!

This month: We will learn about a famous artist in history and practice working in their style.

Person knitting with blue yarn

Stitchin' in the Stacks

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle, cross stitch, needle point, quilting, rug tufting, macramé, sewing, or any craft. Join fellow crafters on the main library f...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle, cross stitch, needle point, quilting, rug tufting, macramé, sewing, or any craft. Join fellow crafters on the main library floor for a stitchin' good time. 

Mental Health Crafts

Mindfulness Crafts for Kids

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for some mental health related arts and crafts to help kids explore their emotions and creativity. 

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for some mental health related arts and crafts to help kids explore their emotions and creativity. 

The words "Anime Club for Adults!" are displayed next to a girl and boy in a country field.

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.

Person knitting with blue yarn

Open Craft Night

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Looking for a space to work on a craft or art project? Want to socialize with other artists and crafters? Come join us for an open craft night at the library! We will provide mater...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Looking for a space to work on a craft or art project? Want to socialize with other artists and crafters? Come join us for an open craft night at the library!

closeup of man outdoors taking a photo using a camera

Virtual Visit: Capturing the World: Travel Photography

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Special Events, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Sometimes our photos are the most cherished things that we bring back from our travels. Photographer Rich Isaacman has been to 56 countries on 6 continents, and he makes photograph...

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

Sometimes our photos are the most cherished things that we bring back from our travels. Photographer Rich Isaacman has been to 56 countries on 6 continents, and he makes photography a central part of his visits.

Stitchin' in the Stacks- Evening Edition

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle, cross stitch, needle point, quilting, rug tufting, macramé, sewing, or any craft. Join fellow crafters on the main library f...

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

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, punch needle, cross stitch, needle point, quilting, rug tufting, macramé, sewing, or any craft. Join fellow crafters on the main library floor for a stitchin' good time. 

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.