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A wooden letter A pendant on a necklace.

Make and Decorate: Pendants & Earrings

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come join us as we create, decorate, and customize your very own pendant or earring set with the help of the library's Glowforge!

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Come join us as we create, decorate, and customize your very own pendant or earring set with the help of the library's Glowforge!

Colorful rays of light says Color Our World STEAM Fair June 21 2pm-4pm

Color Our World S@YL S.T.E.A.M. Fair

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Come play and create with all the colors of the rainbow while we learn about the science of what makes our world so colorful. We will have stations where you will be able to conduc...

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+), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEAM

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Come play and create with all the colors of the rainbow while we learn about the science of what makes our world so colorful.

Kids sitting in theater seats and eating popcorn while watching a movie

Kung Fu Panda Movie and Craft Night

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch Kung Fu Panda 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
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

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

Paintbrush with rainbow-colored paint and text "share your story with pride art show"

"Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show Reception

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us for the opening celebrations of our Pride Art Show with contributions made from customers, community, and staff.Information for how you can submit artwork can be found here...

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+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for the opening celebrations of our Pride Art Show with contributions made from customers, community, and staff.

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.

The Pride flag that uses the original rainbow, black pride, trans pride, and intersex pride.

Show Your Colors! Design Your Own Pride Flag

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

The Pride flag has a long and storied history to discover. Enjoy a presentation on the development of the flag and then design your own and share it! 

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: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

The Pride flag has a long and storied history to discover. Enjoy a presentation on the development of the flag and then design your own and share it! 

zines

LGBTQ Crafternoon: Zines and Posters

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate queer history through art! Get creative and make some zines and collage posters. 

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

Celebrate queer history through art! Get creative and make some zines and collage posters. 

Progress Pride Flag

Pride Crafternoon

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

All are welcome for an afternoon of rainbow and Pride-themed crafts, including pronoun buttons, flag making, and more! Feel free to bring your own craft to work on or share as well...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

All are welcome for an afternoon of rainbow and Pride-themed crafts, including pronoun buttons, flag making, and more! Feel free to bring your own craft to work on or share as well.

An image of someone using a sewing machine

Sewing Basics 2

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Technology
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Continue your journey learning how to use the library’s sewing machines. Build on the fundamental skills you learned in the introductory Sewing Basics program. All materials suppli...

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Continue your journey learning how to use the library’s sewing machines. Build on the fundamental skills you learned in the introductory Sewing Basics program. All materials supplied.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Portrait Pals

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Paint a portrait of a new pal at the library! Kids will pair up with volunteer models from the South County Senior Center to paint a portrait of someone from their community. Portr...

Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Paint a portrait of a new pal at the library! Kids will pair up with volunteer models from the South County Senior Center to paint a portrait of someone from their community.

Two mocktails with an alcohol ink background design

Sip and Sample Craft Night

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Sip signature mocktails while sampling the arts and crafts supplies the library has to offer. Always wanted to try painting with alcohol inks, create a new statement look with a t-...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Sip signature mocktails while sampling the arts and crafts supplies the library has to offer.

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.

Paintbrush with rainbow-colored paint and text "share your story with pride art show"

Gallery Hours: Share Your Story With Pride Art Exhibit

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Drop in to this gallery viewing hour for our 3rd annual Share Your Story With Pride art exhibit created by community contributions. 

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+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Drop in to this gallery viewing hour for our 3rd annual Share Your Story With Pride art exhibit created by community contributions. 

After Hours Summer Teen Lock-In

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library at our after-hours lock in! We'll kick off Summer @ Your Library for teens with crafts, games, snacks and lots of other fun activities!

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

Teens take over the library at our after-hours lock in! We'll kick off Summer @ Your Library for teens with crafts, games, snacks and lots of other fun activities!

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.

cake pops

Cook & Tell - Food on a Stick

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Be as creative as you would like and prepare a dish that fits the 'food on a stick' theme, then bring your creation into the library to share with other teens and tweens!Although i...

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Be as creative as you would like and prepare a dish that fits the 'food on a stick' theme, then bring your creation into the library to share with other teens and tweens!

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.

Splotch Monster Island Watercolor Workshop

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Create your own Splotch Monster with artist Steve Loya! Make your own and collaborate with friends!Workshop for beginning artists, art enthusiasts, and anyone who likes to have fun...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Create your own Splotch Monster with artist Steve Loya! Make your own and collaborate with friends!

Workshop for beginning artists, art enthusiasts, and anyone who likes to have fun, ages 5 and up!

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: The Birdcage (1996, R)

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Movies
Audience:
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)
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ 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.

An adult coloring at a table

Color Me Calm

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Audience:
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
Audience: 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?

Paintbrush with rainbow-colored paint and text "share your story with pride art show"

Gallery Hours: Share Your Story With Pride Art Exhibit

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Drop in to this gallery viewing hour for our 3rd annual Share Your Story With Pride art exhibit created by community contributions. 

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+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Drop in to this gallery viewing hour for our 3rd annual Share Your Story With Pride art exhibit created by community contributions. 

Pride

Pride Night

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come and take over the library! Join us for an after-hours Rainbow Party to celebrate Pride Month in style! Get creative and craft your own colorful bath bombs, then hang out, list...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Come and take over the library! Join us for an after-hours Rainbow Party to celebrate Pride Month in style! Get creative and craft your own colorful bath bombs, then hang out, listen to music, mingle and enjoy the fun vibes.

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.

Person knitting with blue yarn

Homeschool Needlecrafters

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Bring your own working project or come join us to start from scratch! Learn new crochet and knitting skills with the help of friends. All are welcome. Please note, individual ...

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

Bring your own working project or come join us to start from scratch! Learn new crochet and knitting skills with the help of friends. All are welcome. 

Please note, individual crochet instruction is subject to availability.

Paintbrush with rainbow-colored paint and text "share your story with pride art show"

Gallery Hours: Share Your Story With Pride Art Exhibit

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Drop in to this gallery viewing hour for our 3rd annual Share Your Story With Pride art exhibit created by community contributions. 

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+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Drop in to this gallery viewing hour for our 3rd annual Share Your Story With Pride art exhibit created by community contributions. 

sewing machine

Sewing for Elementary Students - Basics 2

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Want to learn more skills using a sewing machine? For those who have some experience already, come build your confidence and practice more skills.For elementary students ages 8-10 ...

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Want to learn more skills using a sewing machine? For those who have some experience already, come build your confidence and practice more skills.

For elementary students ages 8-10  

Jurassic World Dino Party

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, History & Genealogy, Movies, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come show your love of dinosaurs as we celebrate the release of the upcoming movie. Make dino crafts, play games, and watch a dino movie!

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, History & Genealogy, Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

Come show your love of dinosaurs as we celebrate the release of the upcoming movie. Make dino crafts, play games, and watch a dino movie!

Painted rocks on mulch, "Kindness Rocks"

Kindness Rocks (Rock Painting)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Spread kindness one rock at a time! Come and paint a rock or two, then hide it in the community for someone else to find (or take it home to spread joy there). All supplies are pro...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Spread kindness one rock at a time! Come and paint a rock or two, then hide it in the community for someone else to find (or take it home to spread joy there). All supplies are provided. 

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Event Details:

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Find the whimsy at your library this summer! Stop by every Wednesday in July to try out a new adventurous activity.

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.