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Librarian holding a storybook and a puppet as several small children watch

Toddler Time

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck 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: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett 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: 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

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.

Person knitting with blue yarn

Stitchin' in the Stacks

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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 project and join fellow crafters on the main library floor for a stitchin' good time. All crafters welcome.

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 project and join fellow crafters on the main library floor for a stitchin' good time. All crafters welcome.

STEM graphic with science icons

Tech Takedown at the Mall

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come take apart various electronics from computers, keyboards, toys, and other electronic devices in this breaker space event. Use tools and follow guided challenges to explore the...

Required
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Come take apart various electronics from computers, keyboards, toys, and other electronic devices in this breaker space event. Use tools and follow guided challenges to explore the pieces that make our tech work!

Snowy scene with text that says Happy Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice Crafternoon

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Holiday
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Celebrate the longest night of the year and the holiday giving season with us. Learn about the winter solstice and how it is celebrated around the world. Make a winter craft to tak...

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

Celebrate the longest night of the year and the holiday giving season with us. Learn about the winter solstice and how it is celebrated around the world. Make a winter craft to take home or give as a gift. 

Dog wearing glasses, reading a book.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach 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:

Registration required. Call the Riviera Beach Library at 410-222-6286 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning 11/28/2024.

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

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Registration required.

Call the Riviera Beach Library at 410-222-6286 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning 11/28/2024.

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.

a group of children sitting on the floor reading books

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games.

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

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games.

Various people playing card game

Party with Nintendo Switch!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Odenton - Teen Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Teen Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

coffee cup, three cookies and an ereader

Intro to Library eBooks and Streaming

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), 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...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Required
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.

Books arranged in semi circle

Teen Writers' Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room A at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Teen Writers Club:

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attende...

Event Details:

Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees. Pleas...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing

Teen Writers Club

Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.  

Event Details:

Teens, ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers' Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees.

Colorful chess pieces.

Chess Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

And Then There Were None

Co-Conspirators Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

The Co-Conspirators love the mystery genre! Join us for a book club dedicated to mysteries and thrillers. This month, we will be discussing Agatha Christie's iconic whodunit And Th...

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: Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

The Co-Conspirators love the mystery genre! Join us for a book club dedicated to mysteries and thrillers. This month, we will be discussing Agatha Christie's iconic whodunit And Then There Were None. All are welcome.

Stitchin' in the Stacks- Evening Edition

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 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 project for a stitchin' good time. All crafters welcome.

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 project for a stitchin' good time. All crafters welcome.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck 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: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
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!

Librarian holding a storybook and a puppet as several small children watch

Toddler Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

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: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Toddler Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis 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: 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: 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.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton 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: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
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!

Bears reading

Babies in Bloom

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum 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: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
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: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: 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.

Toddler Storytime written in a big cloud with a pile of books. Clouds, a rainbow, and a sun surrounds the big cloud.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

children reading a book

Toddler Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

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

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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.