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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.&...

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, Special Events
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. 

Donuts and Discussions graphic

Donuts & Discussion: Chair Yoga

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of socializing and learning some new chair yoga poses. Bring a towel to help with some of the stretches. 

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of socializing and learning some new chair yoga poses. Bring a towel to help with some of the stretches. 

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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Young Child at Play

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Other In-library location at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children will enjoy books, music, and developmentally appropriate toys and activities during an hour of unstructured social time. 

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Other In-library location
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness
Event Details:

Young children will enjoy books, music, and developmentally appropriate toys and activities during an hour of unstructured social time. 

Happy Lunar New Year with lanterns and a snake.

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...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
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! Traditional clothing is encouraged! 

Three children play with wooden blocks and dinosaurs

Preschool Hangout

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Hang out with library friends as we build Kindergarten 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: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Hang out with library friends as we build Kindergarten skills! 

 

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road 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: Mountain Road Library
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!

A group of teens building a structure out of K'NEX.

Homeschool Teen Time

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Hang out with other homeschool teens as we play a variety of games, try out some cool library technology, and more!

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+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hang out with other homeschool teens as we play a variety of games, try out some cool library technology, and more!

Various instruments laid out on floor including symbols, drum, keyboard, microphone, and guitar

Music and Movement

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Music & Movement:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

Music & Movement

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Scrapbooking page displayed

Scrapbooking Hangout

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a scrapbooking hangout! Bring your own scrapbook, bullet journal, or crafting project to work on, and we will provide a variety of supplies for you to get creative!&nbs...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Older Americans
Event Details:

Join us for a scrapbooking hangout!

An image of a cup of tea resting on a wooden coaster. There are several plates in the background.

Create Cozy Coasters

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own set of coasters to take home! Choose one of our premade designs and material from our GlowForge and watch as it carves out your coasters. Add any final touches you'...

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

Create your own set of coasters to take home! Choose one of our premade designs and material from our GlowForge and watch as it carves out your coasters. Add any final touches you'd like with our MakerSpace art supplies.

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

Small child with a messy, colorful painting

Pre-K Process Art

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations. FOR AGES 3 & 4

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations.

FOR AGES 3 & 4

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Las familias con niños pequeños disfrutan de...

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: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Storytime at Riviera Beach Library

Preschool Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach 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: 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)
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.

a tiny island of sand with a palm tree, chair, umbrella, and sandals

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!

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, Special Events
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!

Odenton Library Trash Pickup

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Gardening & Environment, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Help your local environment by cleaning up trash near the Odenton Library! For our school age customers, earn a service-learning hour! Safety equipment and trash bags will ...

Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Community Services, Gardening & Environment, Outdoor Event
Required
Event Details:

Help your local environment by cleaning up trash near the Odenton Library! For our school age customers, earn a service-learning hour!

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

Walk-Ins Welcome

Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Las familias con niños pequeños disfrutan de...

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: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Pile of red, blue, yellow, green and orange Legos

Lego Create Challenge

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the Riviera Beach branch! STEM/STEAM &nb...

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the Riviera Beach branch! STEM/STEAM

 

picture of exercise ball and people using drumsticks

Cardio Drumming For Fun and Fitness

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls.  ...

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

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. 

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

usna jazz combo musicians

Jazz Concert with USNA The Superintendent's Combo

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Spend a winter afternoon enjoying live music from The Superintendent's Combo which is the United States Naval Academy Band's jazz combo designated to support the many events hosted...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Spend a winter afternoon enjoying live music from The Superintendent's Combo which is the United States Naval Academy Band's jazz combo designated to support the many events hosted by the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.

game night

Deaf Social and Game Day

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Games
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Severn Library for a silent afternoon of games, ASL practice, and socializing! Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, ASL Communities, CODA, Interpreters and Friends welcome.&nbs...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us at the Severn Library for a silent afternoon of games, ASL practice, and socializing!

Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, ASL Communities, CODA, Interpreters and Friends welcome. 

Voice-off event. 

Pot of Chili

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
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: Special Events
Required
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 promptly at 2:30pm. Open to all ages.

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.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.

Shot of people in crowd listening to a lecturer

How to Avoid Fraud, Scams, and Identity Theft

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Community Services, Older Americans
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging information session with Steven Migdal, a Civil Litigator with 45 years of experience. He'll uncover the latest scams, share essential tips on how to avoid ...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Community Services, Older Americans
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging information session with Steven Migdal, a Civil Litigator with 45 years of experience.

Books arranged in semi circle

Comics and Graphic Novels Club

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Staff Conference Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join other comic and graphic novel fans to discuss what you are currently reading and recommend other books that the group would enjoy in our quarterly book club. Bring in pieces o...

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
Event Details:

Join other comic and graphic novel fans to discuss what you are currently reading and recommend other books that the group would enjoy in our quarterly book club.

Photo from JHU Yong Han Lion Dance Troupe, pictured a white Chinese Lion named Sir Acha

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:

Gong Xi Fa Cai! 恭喜发财! Celebrate the new year with crafts and a special activites. 

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

Gong Xi Fa Cai! 恭喜发财! Celebrate the new year with crafts and a special activites. 

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.