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Paws to Read

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Riviera Beach - Study Room 134 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:

Call the Riviera Beach Library at 410-222-6286 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Required
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Study Room 134
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:

Call the Riviera Beach Library at 410-222-6286 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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.

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Early Reader Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 based on beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different theme.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Event Details:

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

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Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours? Have great ideas to improve our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. We will also be doing orientation for su...

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+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours? Have great ideas to improve our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. We will also be doing orientation for summer volunteering.

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Mountain Road Adventurer's Guild

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as th...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as the Dame themself has left for battle - leaving you without a graduat

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D20 Gamers Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!Novices are welc...

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

Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

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English Conversation Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome.Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.Únase a nosotros para practicar Inglés...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

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Musical Preschool Art

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Come participate in this fun preschool art event. Preschoolers will have the opportunity to create and explore art inspired by music. Upcoming Preschool Art & Sensory:TBD

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: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Come participate in this fun preschool art event. Preschoolers will have the opportunity to create and explore art inspired by music. 

Upcoming Preschool Art & Sensory:

  • TBD
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Pre-K Art Party

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of art exploration where we create process art magic with our hands! Wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little messy.

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of art exploration where we create process art magic with our hands! Wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little messy.

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Build & Play:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

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: Special Events, STEAM

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 2-4 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Lego Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Build & Play:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, STEAM

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

brick wall with the words library after hours teens only

After Hours Lock-In Party

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. 

Required
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Other In-library location
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes, and more! For ages 12 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. 

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Little Yogis

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

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

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Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

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

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Riviera Beach Library Community Festival

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us for a day of fun with music, crafts, and activities while getting a chance to meet your neighbors and visit information tables from organizations within our community.

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

Join us for a day of fun with music, crafts, and activities while getting a chance to meet your neighbors and visit information tables from organizations within our community.

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Building Block Challenge

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Building Block Challenges! How quick can you complete the challenges? We will supply the building blocks.

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: Games, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Building Block Challenges! How quick can you complete the challenges? We will supply the building blocks.

Movie poster for Turning Red

Family Movie: Turning Red

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Enjoy snacks and crafts with the whole family as we watch the movie Turning Red (PG, 2022, 1hr 40min).

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy snacks and crafts with the whole family as we watch the movie Turning Red (PG, 2022, 1hr 40min).

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.

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Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

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

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

pretty purple tarot

Read the Cards: Mental Health and Tarot

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore how to read and interpret tarot as a method of meditation, and stress relief. Work with tarot decks to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself, and even seek guidance fro...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Explore how to read and interpret tarot as a method of meditation, and stress relief. Work with tarot decks to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself, and even seek guidance from the cards. 

Beverly Triton Nature Park

Nature Story Time at Beverly Triton Nature Park

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Off Site at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a fresh-air story time at Beverly Triton Nature Park! Children will build literacy skills and develop an appreciation for nature while we read books, sing songs, and ta...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Off Site
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Join us for a fresh-air story time at Beverly Triton Nature Park! Children will build literacy skills and develop an appreciation for nature while we read books, sing songs, and take a short hike on the trails accompanied by a park ranger.

Teen Hangout

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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. 

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+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

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

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.

Teen Study Break: Game Night

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

As the semester comes to a close, relax and re-group with a much-needed study break! Bring your friends along for a game night. A mix of board games and video games will be availab...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

As the semester comes to a close, relax and re-group with a much-needed study break! Bring your friends along for a game night. A mix of board games and video games will be available. 

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.

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Anime & Manga Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
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...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
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 discussions, play games, and more!

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Dancing Stories with Kalanidhi Dance

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Join Kalanidhi Dance on an exciting journey to India through the South Indian classical dance form of Kuchipudi. Discover how dancers use rhythms, hand gestures, and facial express...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Join Kalanidhi Dance on an exciting journey to India through the South Indian classical dance form of Kuchipudi.

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Open Mic Night: Coffee House Style

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring your talent! Sing, dance, read a poem, play an instrument, show your art, or perform a skit for a library audience. Come and perform or to be entertained by the local talent ...

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: Arts & DIY, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Bring your talent! Sing, dance, read a poem, play an instrument, show your art, or perform a skit for a library audience.

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.

baby bottle, pacifier, and duck drawing

Community Baby Shower | Baby Shower Comunitario

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Calling all expecting parents! Enjoy free baby supplies, exciting prizes, and access to valuable community resources. Sponsored by the Georgetown East Judy Center in partnership wi...

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: All
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Calling all expecting parents! Enjoy free baby supplies, exciting prizes, and access to valuable community resources. Sponsored by the Georgetown East Judy Center in partnership with the Library.

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.