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By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

Arnold Senior Center Book Club

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

We will be discussing By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult at this month's meeting. This book club is held at the Broadneck Library in partnership with the Arnold Senior Center. All 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, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Event Details:

We will be discussing By Any Other Name by

A glass of refreshing beverage sitting on a table in a cool dark room

Keep It Cool

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Older Americans
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Listen to cool jazz and try some traditional summertime nonalcoholic mixed drinks while we share ways to stay cool in the heat without air conditioning.

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Older Americans
Event Details:

Listen to cool jazz and try some traditional summertime nonalcoholic mixed drinks while we share ways to stay cool in the heat without air conditioning.

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 cookbook, carton of eggs and a whisk

What's Cooking? Chili Contest

Thursday, July 10, 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.

Hands holding yarn and fiber arts tools

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, July 14, 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.

A group of adults line dancing in a gymnasium.

Line Dancing for Beginners

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Instructor Marie Brault will introduce basic line dance steps, provide guidance through the steps and demonstrate how to perform line dances to various genres of music. This class ...

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, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Instructor Marie Brault will introduce basic line dance steps, provide guidance through the steps and demonstrate how to perform line dances to various genres of music.

An image of someone using a sewing machine

Sewing Basics 3

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Continue your journey learning how to use the library’s sewing machines. Build on the fundamental skills you learned in the introductory Sewing Basics programs. All materials suppl...

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Continue your journey learning how to use the library’s sewing machines. Build on the fundamental skills you learned in the introductory Sewing Basics programs. All materials supplied.

The tarot card The Magician.

Tarot for Life

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Linthicum library for an introduction to Tarot!We'll be talking about using tarot 'for life' - for self-reflection and spiritual guidance - by diving into its origins an...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Join us at Linthicum library for an introduction to Tarot!

We'll be talking about using tarot 'for life' - for self-reflection and spiritual guidance - by diving into its origins and structure.

Donuts and Discussions graphic

Donuts and Discussions

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing, and donuts.   

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Older Americans
Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing, and donuts.

 

 

 

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 stack of cookbooks

Scrappy Cookbooks

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Flip through a selection of cookbooks ready for a new chapter! Cut out your favorite recipes and build a custom collection to take home. All supplies will be provided. Cookboo...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Event Details:

Flip through a selection of cookbooks ready for a new chapter! Cut out your favorite recipes and build a custom collection to take home. All supplies will be provided. 

Cookbook donations will be accepted at the program.

Tech Help Hours

Tech Help Hours

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your devices? Sign up for Mountain Road Library's Tech Help Hours. We can provide personalized help for basic tech requests, such as computer and internet basics, Mi...

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

Need help with your devices? Sign up for Mountain Road Library's Tech Help Hours. We can provide personalized help for basic tech requests, such as computer and internet basics, Microsoft Office or Google apps, personal devices, and more!

Sound Bath

Sound Bath with Golden Road Healing

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Create a sense of tranquility, contentment, and joy with the healing powers of a Sound Bath!  Wear comfortable clothing.

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: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Create a sense of tranquility, contentment, and joy with the healing powers of a Sound Bath!  Wear comfortable clothing.

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.

 

Farmer's Market

Cookbook Club: Farmer's Market

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Choose a recipe that fits the monthly cooking theme from a cookbook of your choice. Prepare the recipe at home and bring it to share. Call the branch for more i...

Required
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
Required
Event Details:

Choose a recipe that fits the monthly cooking theme from a cookbook of your choice. Prepare the recipe at home and bring it to share. Call the branch for more information.

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.

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.

Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual
Audience:
Adults, Hispanohablantes (Presented in Spanish)
Event Details:

Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting. Únase a un grupo de hablantes de inglés y español para practicar ha...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Adults, Hispanohablantes (Presented in Spanish)
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual
Event Details:

Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting.

Girl with virtual reality headset

APPerNoon - Library Apps

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentatio...

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: Adult Learning, Older Americans, Technology
Event Details:

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentation and demonstration.

Roadside Nature - Summer Colors

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Enjoy summer colors by learning about the plants, animals, and other nature that we see in our neighborhoods and roadsides! Dress for the weather and be prepared for a ramble aroun...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Enjoy summer colors by learning about the plants, animals, and other nature that we see in our neighborhoods and roadsides! Dress for the weather and be prepared for a ramble around the sidewalks near Severn Library.

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. 

a peace lily plant in a gray pot with the AACPL logo

Crofton Houseplant Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and plenty of time for questions and discussion.

All Abilities Activities

Wednesday, July 30, 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...

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. 

 

Group chair yoga class, four people sitting in chairs, stretching their arms over their heads

Chair Yoga for Beginners

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

A modified Hatha yoga class focuses on increasing range of motion and mobility. The postures in this adaptive class take place either seated in a chair or standing while using a ch...

Required
Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Required
Event Details:

A modified Hatha yoga class focuses on increasing range of motion and mobility. The postures in this adaptive class take place either seated in a chair or standing while using a chair as support for balance.

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.

 

The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides

Arnold Senior Center Book Club

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook by Hampton Sides at this month's meeting. This book clu...

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, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition

Financial Literacy: Family Budgeting

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Teen Area at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Managing a household budget can be challenging, but with the right tools and strategies, you can achieve financial stability and peace of mind. Join us for an engaging Family Budge...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Teen Area
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Managing a household budget can be challenging, but with the right tools and strategies, you can achieve financial stability and peace of mind.

Hands holding yarn and fiber arts tools

Friends and Fiber Arts

Monday, August 11, 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.

paper bag with mystery ingredients

Cookbook Club Mystery Ingredient Challenge

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Shake up your cooking and reading repertoires with this mystery ingredient virtual program. After registering you will be notified by email when your mystery ingredi...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Shake up your cooking and reading repertoires with this mystery ingredient virtual program. After registering you will be notified by email when your mystery ingredient and library materials (two random ingredient-related books

Donuts and Discussions

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing, and donuts.   

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Older Americans
Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing, and donuts.

 

 

 

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.

Hands planting flowering plants

Severna Park Plant Club

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and plant-centered evening!  Our local Homestead Gardens expert will present a seasonal lecture and lead a lively question-and-answer conversation.  Bri...

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: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and plant-centered evening!  Our local Homestead Gardens expert will present a seasonal lecture and lead a lively question-and-answer conversation.  Bring your gardening questions and enthusiasm.

 

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.