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Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
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...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
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 looking for a way to earn some service hours?

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.

Green dinosaur

Preschool Dinosaur Adventure

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Children will engage in early learning activities and creative play through dinosaur themed activity stations. Complete a scavenger hunt, stomp around the dance floor, create a din...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Children will engage in early learning activities and creative play through dinosaur themed activity stations. Complete a scavenger hunt, stomp around the dance floor, create a dinosaur masterpiece, and more!

SUMMER @ YOUR LIBRARY GRAND FINALE: D&D ESCAPE ROOM!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Quest! Now it's time to escape the campaign! Using your D&D knowledge, work together to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes...

Required
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Quest! Now it's time to escape the campaign! Using your D&D knowledge, work together to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes and collect your rewards!

For Teens and Adults.

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National Night Out Community Event

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Enjoy games, gi...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Enjoy games, giveaways and free food, courtesy of our community partners. The

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.

Japanese lucky cat

Teen Anime Hangout

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout! Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, and...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout!

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Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

It's easier than you think to have fun on the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele? No problem - yo...

Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Event Details:

It's easier than you think to have fun on the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele?

outdoor story time

Storytime at the Big Bean Coffee Shop

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Discoveries - Off Site at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
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!  We rec...

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
Age Group: 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! 

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

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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

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Minute to Win It Games Competition

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Bring the family and compete in teams to win quick one minute challenges such as stacking cups or keeping a feather in the air for a whole minute. The team with the highest score w...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Bring the family and compete in teams to win quick one minute challenges such as stacking cups or keeping a feather in the air for a whole minute. The team with the highest score wins special prizes at the end. 

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Miniature Figure Painting Party

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come paint your own miniature figure perfect for your favorite Table Top Game character(s)! Paints, brushes, and a limited number of minis are provided. You are welcome and encoura...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Come paint your own miniature figure perfect for your favorite Table Top Game character(s)! Paints, brushes, and a limited number of minis are provided. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own mini figures to paint!
 

Three books are arranged on a table. They are "I am the Storm," "Always Be Safe," and "Marew's Stormwater Adventure"

Be Prepared Storytime

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
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.

Event Details:

Learn to be prepared in an emergency event with the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management.  Designed to teach children about emergencies in a fun and engaging ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events

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.

Event Details:

Learn to be prepared in an emergency event with the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management. 

Three books are arranged on a table. They are "I am the Storm," "Always Be Safe," and "Marew's Stormwater Adventure"

Be Prepared Storytime

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
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.

Event Details:

Learn to be prepared in an emergency event with the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management.  Designed to teach children about emergencies in a fun and engaging ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events

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.

Event Details:

Learn to be prepared in an emergency event with the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management. 

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Summer Extravaganza!!

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Celebrate Summer with the Mountain Road Library! Games, crafts, and lots of fun! 

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate Summer with the Mountain Road Library! Games, crafts, and lots of fun! 

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Family Camp-Out Story Time

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Beat the heat by camping inside! Bring the family to listen to a story, build a blanket tent, and enjoy s'mores and camping songs by the "campfire." Some blankets will be available...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Beat the heat by camping inside!

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Teen Writing Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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.

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Pre-K Art Party

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of art exploration where we create process art magic with our hands! Wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little messy.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of art exploration where we create process art magic with our hands! Wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little messy.

Cardboard Box Cars

Preschool Drive-In Movie

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Movies, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a special drive-in movie experience at the library! We'll be making cardboard cars and then watching short films with snacks! Registration required. Please regi...

Required
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Movies, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special drive-in movie experience at the library! We'll be making cardboard cars and then watching short films with snacks!

Registration required. Please register each child seperately.

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.

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Senior Sip and Social

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

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.

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Saturday Storytime Surprise

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Enjoy a different surprise storytime every week. 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
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

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

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Science Saturdays: Colorful Chromatography

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Chromatography is a technique used to separate mixtures. Let’s predict and experiment to separate the colors in washable markers. Explore a different science topic the second Sa...

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
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Chromatography is a technique used to separate mixtures. Let’s predict and experiment to separate the colors in washable markers.

NASA Sunspots

Sunspot Viewing

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Come celebrate the most important object in our solar system: The Sun! If this year's Solar Eclipse left you wanting more, then be sure to join us for prime sunspot viewing! Sun...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Come celebrate the most important object in our solar system: The Sun!

If this year's Solar Eclipse left you wanting more, then be sure to join us for prime sunspot viewing! Sunspots are dark areas on the Sun’s surface.

Summer @ Your Library Grand Finale: D&D Escape Room!

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Quest! Now it's time to escape the campaign! Using your D&D knowledge, work together to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes...

Required
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Quest! Now it's time to escape the campaign! Using your D&D knowledge, work together to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes and collect your rewards!

For Adults.

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Game Exchange and Play

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: 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.

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Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome. Guests from the Embroiders Guild of American will be on hand to help those interested in learn more abou...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome. Guests from the Embroiders Guild of American will be on hand to help those interested in learn more about cross stitch and embroidery. 

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.