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

STEM Open Play

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of STEM fun! Get curious and explore a variety of hands-on STEM activities at the library.

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

If I Fits, I Sits: DIY Cat House

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Design a cat house for your furry friend! We'll provide the supplies. You bring your best ideas and if you'd like, a photo of your favorite kitty to share with the group.

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

Panda Party

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Celebrate the return of the Giant Panda to the Smithsonian National Zoo! Wear your favorite black-and-white panda inspired outfit and join us for fun Giant Panda themed activities ...

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

Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

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

Preschool Craft

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Please join us for a fun arts and crafts activity.

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

Bingo Night

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come join us for a night of Bingo in the library! All ages welcome. Books and small prizes for winners.

This event is in the "All" group.

Puzzle Swap

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Swap out your puzzles for some new ones!  Please be sure that the puzzles to exchange have all their pieces. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Colorful Acrylics

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the magic of mixing colors to start your painting journey. Make every color with only 5 starting colors, and learn when to use magenta vs red - cyan vs blue. A colorful wheel...

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

D20 Gamers Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Bonus night of the D20 club! Sometimes more D&D, sometimes board games or other fun! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagina...

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

Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

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

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

Bedtime Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts about space while building early literacy skills.

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

Mountain Road Manga and Anime Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Open Mic Night

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, comedy, and poetry! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome! Acts should be a dur...

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

Young Child at Play

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children from birth to 5 years old (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.&...

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

Lunar New Year Storytime

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

It's the Year of the Snake! Celebrations all over the world begin on January 29th and end on February 12th. Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a story, songs, and a craft...

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

Little Yogis

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Elementary aged yogis will practice mindfulness and movement with yoga books, songs, and games in this family-friendly yoga practice.  

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

I Love Summer Party!

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Winter got you feeling chilly? Let’s celebrate summertime! We will read a story about summer, dance, and do a craft. Wear your favorite summer clothes and join us!

This event is in the "All" group.

Eastport Library 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Prepare your favorite chili at home, then bring it to the library to compete in our 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off. Crockpots to keep the chili warm are encouraged. Judging begins promp...

Required
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Xīn nián kuài lè! 新年快乐! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with crafts and a special activities. 

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

Teen Hangout

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, snacks and more every other Monday afternoon. 

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

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have dis...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Death Café

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Discuss death with no agenda, objectives, or themes.  Please note - this is not a grief counseling group.  

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Milk and Cookies Family Storytime

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Adults, All
Family Storytime:

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

Event Details:

Enjoy a cookie themed storytime followed by a sweet treatFor preschoolers and their families

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

Snowy Day Art Adventure: Creating Winter Wonders

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Artsy Partsy will present a fun, engaging art activity centered around snowy themes based on the book The Snowy Day. 

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.