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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn Canva

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Want to easily design eye-catching fliers, compelling presentations, or slick Instagram posts? Come learn the basics of Canva from a library staff member and start creating with th...

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

Want to easily design eye-catching fliers, compelling presentations, or slick Instagram posts? Come learn the basics of Canva from a library staff member and start creating with this versatile design and presentation program!   

This event is in the "Adults" group.

All Abilities Activities

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 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
Age Group:
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
Age Group: 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. 

 

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Kids Create: Aztec inspired Mosaic

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

School aged children are invited to attend the first session of our new Kids Create series. Each month we will learn about an individual artist or art movement, and create a piece ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

School aged children are invited to attend the first session of our new Kids Create series. Each month we will learn about an individual artist or art movement, and create a piece of artwork inspired by what we learn.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Paint Like... Frida Kahlo

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, STEM/STEAM, Women’s Interest
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Frida Kahlo and create art in her style.  Supplies are limited. Registration required. Kids in grades K-5 only. 

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, STEM/STEAM, Women’s Interest
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Frida Kahlo and create art in her style. 

Supplies are limited. Registration required. Kids in grades K-5 only. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mad Hatters Knitting Club

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport - Other In-library location at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome at this monthly meeting. Bring your own project or use our materials to work on projects for charity.

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport - Other In-library location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome at this monthly meeting. Bring your own project or use our materials to work on projects for charity.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Fresh Air Process Art

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Weather permitting, we'll have some messy fun today with paint and sidewalk chalk!  Find us outside, under the pine trees.  Let your young people enjoy the process of cre...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Weather permitting, we'll have some messy fun today with paint and sidewalk chalk!  Find us outside, under the pine trees.  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations.  Program will

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bonsai Basics

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the history of the Asian zen art of bonsai and the basics for growing your own bonsai tree. This presentation will be given by the Maryland Bonsai Association.

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn the history of the Asian zen art of bonsai and the basics for growing your own bonsai tree. This presentation will be given by the Maryland Bonsai Association.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Be an Artist like Fernando Llort

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Learn about the life and art of the world-renowned artist from El Salvador, Fernando Llort, and then do art projects based off this artwork. 

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Learn about the life and art of the world-renowned artist from El Salvador, Fernando Llort, and then do art projects based off this artwork. 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, September 21, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Flicks with Sticks: McFarland, USA (2015, PG)

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis An...

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)
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Movies
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters also very 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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Me Calm

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge? Come join us in this peaceful and low-stimulus environment.  Feel free to use our coloring materials ...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge?

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Homeschool Lunch and Learn

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us as Eric Epstein from Traveling Science demonstrates how electricity is used in everyday objects. Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy afterward in the library meeting room wit...

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

Join us as Eric Epstein from Traveling Science demonstrates how electricity is used in everyday objects. Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy afterward in the library meeting room with other homeschoolers.

*Lunch is not provided.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Homeschool Hangout

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are welcome! Note: Activ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Crafternoon

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of crafting!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of crafting!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
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
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
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.

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Movie and Craft Night

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch a movie on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch a movie on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

The Wednesday Wind-Down

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

The world, and school, can be a pretty rough place - why don't you take a break?  Spend an afternoon with us relaxing, making art, playing games, and more.  This month...

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

The world, and school, can be a pretty rough place - why don't you take a break?  Spend an afternoon with us relaxing, making art, playing games, and more. 

This month - take a break and make some Kandi bracelets with us!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Banned Book Tiny Art Showcase

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate art, creativity, community, and the Freedom to Read! Our Tiny Art Showcase is back, featuring tiny masterpieces created by your friends and your neighbors, and maybe...

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
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate art, creativity, community, and the Freedom to Read! Our Tiny Art Showcase is back, featuring tiny masterpieces created by your friends and your neighbors, and maybe you!  

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint Night

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and fun watercolor paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season. Highly recommended to arrive as clos...

Required
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: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and fun watercolor paint night! Follow the instructor's detailed guide and create an art piece related to the season.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hallyu Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Participants have the option to bring a dish of their choosing to share with other participants.  ...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia.

Participants have the option to bring a dish of their choosing to share with other participants. 
Library will provide tea and other 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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Down Under Bash!

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Do you love the show, "Bluey"? We do too! Join us at the library for a morning of "Bluey" themed crafts, fun games, and snap some memorable photos! 

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Do you love the show, "Bluey"? We do too! Join us at the library for a morning of "Bluey" themed crafts, fun games, and snap some memorable photos! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit & Stitch

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room B at Severn Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join us at the Severn Library for an afternoon of crafting and stitching!  Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching or embroidery, all projects are fun projects.  ...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Come join us at the Severn Library for an afternoon of crafting and stitching! 

Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching or embroidery, all projects are fun projects.

 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Craft for a Cause: Friendship Bracelets

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Community Services, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come make friendship bracelets for cancer patients - and earn service hours at the same time!  

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

Come make friendship bracelets for cancer patients - and earn service hours at the same time!

 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit and Stitch

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come join others who enjoy needle arts, including embroidery, cross stitch, needle point and knitting. Spend time stitching and chatting.  If you are new to needle arts...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Come join others who enjoy needle arts, including embroidery, cross stitch, needle point and knitting. Spend time stitching and chatting.  If you are new to needle arts, you can learn basic skills from members of the Constel

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.