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Pre-K Process Art

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations.FOR AGES 3 & 4

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations.

FOR AGES 3 & 4

Dog with bookshelf

Paws to Read

Saturday, April 5, 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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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: Special Events

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. 

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.

Golden Retriever with books

Paws to Read

Saturday, April 5, 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. 

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events

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. 

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.

Pantry

Saturday Community Pantry

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services
Audience:
All
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm unt...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: All
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first T

AARP Income Tax Assistance for Senior and Low-and-Middle Income Residents

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Community Services
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Trained volunteers will be available to answer tax questions and assist with tax preparation. AARP membership is not required. Not eligible if you have farm income, rental property...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Community Services
Event Details:

Trained volunteers will be available to answer tax questions and assist with tax preparation. AARP membership is not required. Not eligible if you have farm income, rental property income, or self-employed income with a net loss.

AARP Income Tax Assistance for Senior and Low-and-Middle Income Residents

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms. By appointment only.  Register online here or day-of onsite a...

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: Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms.

US Coast Guard Logo, crossing anchors with a flag in the middle.

FREE US Coast Guard Boater's Safety Certification Course (Part 1 of 2)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Maryland law specifies that anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, must have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate a mechanically propelled vessel on Maryland waters....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events
Required
Event Details:
Maryland law specifies that anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, must have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate a mechanically propelled vessel on Maryland waters.
Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Edgewater - Discovery Dock at Edgewater 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: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Discovery Dock
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!

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.Las familias con niños pequeños disfrutan de una...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Storytime at Riviera Beach Library

Preschool Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach 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: 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)
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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Saturday Storytime Surprise

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Enjoy a different surprise storytime each time. Will there be a craft? Music? Dragons? Unicorns? Whatever the theme, families with little ones are sure to have a lot of fun!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy a different surprise storytime each time. Will there be a craft? Music? Dragons? Unicorns? Whatever the theme, families with little ones are sure to have a lot of fun!

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Adding Native Plants to an Existing Garden

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join local Master Gardener, Ann Sawyer for a discussion on how to integrate native plants into pre-existing outdoor spaces.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Event Details:

Join local Master Gardener, Ann Sawyer for a discussion on how to integrate native plants into pre-existing outdoor spaces.

Middle aged man smiling and holding large yellow duck puppet

Magic Show Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a story and magic show for preschoolers where Dan the Magic Man will celebrate reading.

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a story and magic show for preschoolers where Dan the Magic Man will celebrate reading.

Bilingual Music and Movement - Música y Movimiento Bilingüe

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Hispanohablantes (Presented in Spanish)
Music & Movement:

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

Event Details:

Canta, toca instrumentos y baila mientras exploras los sonidos, ritmos y patrones que componen nuestra lengua.

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Hispanohablantes (Presented in Spanish)
Program Type: Bilingual, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Music & Movement

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

Event Details:

Canta, toca instrumentos y baila mientras exploras los sonidos, ritmos y patrones que componen nuestra lengua.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.Las familias con niños pequeños disfrutan de una...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Autism Acceptance Month Family Resource Event

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime about the joys of being yourself, no matter who you are! Following the storytime, representatives from The Autism Society of Maryland will offer resources t...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: All
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime about the joys of being yourself, no matter who you are! Following the storytime, representatives from The Autism Society of Maryland will offer resources to families and be available to answer questions. 

gamer-themed cake

Cook & Tell - Fandom Food!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Star Wars? Marvel? Lord of the Rings? Be as creative as you would like and prepare a fandom-themed dish at home, then bring your creation into the library to ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Star Wars? Marvel? Lord of the Rings? 

Be as creative as you would like and prepare a fandom-themed dish at home, then bring your creation into the library to share with other teens and tweens!

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.

The Malikat Al Dabke dance troupe

Malikat Al Dabke Performance

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us for an awe-inspiring performance by Malikat Al Dabke (Queens of Dabke) and experience the vibrant and rhythmic traditional dance form known as dabke! Malikat Al D...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Join us for an awe-inspiring performance by Malikat Al Dabke (Queens of Dabke) and experience the vibrant and rhythmic traditional dance form known as dabke!

Photograph of Comacell Brown, and background mural on court.

Meet the Artist: Comacell Brown

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Discover the vibrant world of Comacell Brown, the artist who brings color to Annapolis. Join us for an inspiring journey into his art and story!

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+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, African American Interest, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Event Details:

Discover the vibrant world of Comacell Brown, the artist who brings color to Annapolis. Join us for an inspiring journey into his art and story!

Reading Rebels: Read. Write. Relax.

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Reading Rebels is for teens (11-17) who love to read, write, and relax. Talk about the books you've read, try your hand at writing, and relax with music, games and snacks! 

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: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Reading Rebels is for teens (11-17) who love to read, write, and relax. Talk about the books you've read, try your hand at writing, and relax with music, games and snacks! 

Trumpet players and other musicians in Bay Winds playing concert music

Bay Winds Band Concert

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Enjoy a performance from the Annapolis community concert band, Bay Winds.

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy a performance from the Annapolis community concert band, Bay Winds.

Chelsea Stevenson - Artist's Business Headshot

Henna Around the World

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
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: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
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.

Sneaks sitting in the grass reading a book wearing a safari hat.

Series Safari: The Secret Explorers

Saturday, April 5, 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.

sco dnd

Young Adventurer's Guild

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and y...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! 

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.