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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...

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

Book Cover of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

Adult Book Club: Freida McFadden's The Housemaid

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Crofton Library Staff as we discuss The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. "Every day I clean the Winchesters' beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughte...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Join Crofton Library Staff as we discuss 

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Teen Writing Club: In-Branch Edition

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Collaboration Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens 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 ...

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

Teens 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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South County Senior Center Book Club - The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we will be discussing The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. This book club is held in partnership with the South County Senior Activity Center. All are welcome. 

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, Older Americans
Event Details:

This month we will be discussing

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Early Reader Book Club

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Designed for emerging readers in kindergarten through 2nd grade, we'll meet every month to read several stories, play interactive games, engage in book discussions, and other liter...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Designed for emerging readers in kindergarten through 2nd grade, we'll meet every month to read several stories, play interactive games, engage in book discussions, and other literacy building activities! 

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Afternoon Book Club- The last murder at the end of the world by Stuart Turton

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's selection is The last murder at the end of the world by Stuart Turton

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: Books and Writing
Event Details:

This month's selection is The last murder at the end of the world by Stuart Turton

So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole

The Queer Agenda Book Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Staff Conference Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting.  All identities are welcome!This month, we will be reading So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Staff Conference Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting.  All identities are welcome!

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Riviera Beach Book Club: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riviera Beach - Programming Room at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Women’s Interest
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Unlikley Animals by Annie Hartnett

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Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Women’s Interest
Event Details:

Unlikley Animals by Annie Hartnett

Erasure

Adult Book Club: Erasure

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. August's...

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: Books and Writing, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards! Join the Linthicum Library for an hour of discussion and good vibes. 

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Mountain Road's Adult Book Club - Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

"Ocean's 8 meets Blade Runner in this trail-blazing debut science fiction novel and swashbuckling love letter to Hawai'i about being forced to find a new home and striving to build...

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Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
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Event Details:

"Ocean's 8 meets Blade Runner in this trail-blazing debut science fiction novel and swashbuckling love letter to Hawai'i about being forced to find a new home and strivin

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Pasadena Senior Center Book Club: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riviera Beach - Off Site at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Off Site
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

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Homeschool Curriculum, Puzzle, & Game Swap

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

On the day of the event, bring in any curriculum, books, puzzles or games you'd like to swap! Come out and enhance your homeschool with gently used curriculum. Talk to those who ha...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

On the day of the event, bring in any curriculum, books, puzzles or games you'd like to swap! Come out and enhance your homeschool with gently used curriculum. Talk to those who have used and loved these resources.

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Mountain Road Anime and Manga Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Movies
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...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Movies

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 cosplay is always welcome!

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Pigeon Palooza

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, literary extravaganza to celebrate everyone's favorite, stubborn Pigeon. 

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, literary extravaganza to celebrate everyone's favorite, stubborn Pigeon. 

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Early Reader Book Club

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different th...

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)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme.

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Early Reader Book Club

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different th...

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)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme.

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Early Reader Book Club

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different th...

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)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme.

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.