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Having a Say in Your Care: How to Make Advance Care Planning Work For You

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Presenter Tammy Turner, Founder of Care Prepared Inc., will discuss how creating an advance healthcare plan can empower individuals to take charge of their future healthcare a...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Presenter Tammy Turner, Founder of Care Prepared Inc., will discuss how creating an advance healthcare plan can empower individuals to take charge of their future healthcare and improve their quality of life.

a group of children sitting on the floor together

Early Reader Book Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 based on beginner reader books.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
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.

The word "wellness" on a green leaf

Yoga for You

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice breath work and physical poses that best support your physical and emotional needs so you can cultivate and maintain a stronger mind-body connection on and off your m...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Practice breath work and physical poses that best support your physical and emotional needs so you can cultivate and maintain a stronger mind-body connection on and off your mat.  Through gentle guidance from an experienced and trusted y

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.

 

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Pride Crafternoon

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
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: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
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.

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

Share Your Story With Pride Community Art Project

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Creation Station at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come and create a multimedia masterpiece that will become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the 3rd Annual "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show this ...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Come and create a multimedia masterpiece that will become part of a community art project that will be displayed at the 3rd Annual "Share Your Story With Pride" Art Show this June.

Kids "Sail-In" Movie: Moana 2

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Movies, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come decorate a cardboard boat and then dock it at our "sail-in" movie theater for a showing of Moana 2.

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)
Program Type: Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

Come decorate a cardboard boat and then dock it at our "sail-in" movie theater for a showing of Moana 2.

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.

Animated image of a brown skin girl. "Juneteenth" and "1865" typed in red, yellow and green circling her face.

Juneteenth Jubilee: What Is Juneteenth?

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Jubilees typically feature music, food, dancing, parades, and educational activities to honor the end of slavery in the United States. Join us as we read a book about the celebrati...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Jubilees typically feature music, food, dancing, parades, and educational activities to honor the end of slavery in the United States. Join us as we read a book about the celebration of Juneteenth, followed by snacks and 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.

"Cardboard Crafternoon, what will you create?", cardboard house and plane

Cardboard Crafternoon

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our Cardboard Crafternoon! Whether you dream of building a castle, maze, spaceship, or something entirely different, come and use our cardboard and art s...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our Cardboard Crafternoon! Whether you dream of building a castle, maze, spaceship, or something entirely different, come and use our cardboard and art supplies to create it. Your imagination is the limit!

A group of adults line dancing in a gymnasium.

Line Dancing for Beginners

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Instructor Marie Brault will introduce basic line dance steps, provide guidance through the steps and demonstrate how to perform line dances to various genres of music. This class ...

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

Instructor Marie Brault will introduce basic line dance steps, provide guidance through the steps and demonstrate how to perform line dances to various genres of music.

one hand encasing another in an gesture of help

When You Need a Helping Hand

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Community Services, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Sometimes older adults, both those who live alone and those with a partner or spouse, find they need someone to help with the tasks of daily life in order to continue living safely...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Community Services, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Sometimes older adults, both those who live alone and those with a partner or spouse, find they need someone to help with the tasks of daily life in order to continue living safely and comfortably at home.  And often the caregiver,

"Cardboard Crafternoon, what will you create?", cardboard house and plane

Cardboard Crafternoon (in the Morning!)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our Cardboard Crafternoon (in the Morning)! This is an encore event from the night before. Add onto what is already built or build your own creation. Whe...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our Cardboard Crafternoon (in the Morning)! This is an encore event from the night before. Add onto what is already built or build your own creation.

All Abilities Activities

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and...

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: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and meet some new friends. 

 

image of gavel and legal books

Ask a Lawyer in the Library - Virtual Program / Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca - Programa Virtual

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructio...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointme

Color Our World

Summer @ Your Library Kickoff - Color Our World

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

"Color Our World" crafts and activities to kickoff your summer reading adventure! Drop in anytime to register for the summer reading challenge and participate in activities al...

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: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

"Color Our World" crafts and activities to kickoff your summer reading adventure! Drop in anytime to register for the summer reading challenge and participate in activities all around the library.

People discussing over pie charts and documents

Special Needs, Special Care: Trust Planning 101

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

This session is designed for families navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with special needs. Learn how to plan for their future with a focus on financial and legal...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Special Events
Event Details:

This session is designed for families navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with special needs.

S@YL Color Our World image

Summer @ Your Library Colorful Kick-Off

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Courtyard at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Kick off your Summer @ Your Library challenge by coloring the library! Enjoy a chalk art party in the library courtyard, play games, and sign up for the Summer @ Your Library chall...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Courtyard
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Kick off your Summer @ Your Library challenge by coloring the library! Enjoy a chalk art party in the library courtyard, play games, and sign up for the Summer @ Your Library challenge.

mulit colored illustration of 3 children, two are drawing, one is reading

Summer @ Your Library Kickoff - Color Our World

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

"Color Our World" crafts and activities to start your summer reading adventure!   

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

"Color Our World" crafts and activities to start your summer reading adventure!   

People discussing over pie charts and documents

Special Needs, Special Care: Trust Planning 101

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

This session is designed for families navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with special needs. Learn how to plan for their future with a focus on financial and legal...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Special Events
Event Details:

This session is designed for families navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with special needs.

Sensory crafting with kids

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Kindergarten Readiness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Through sensory play, children use scientific processes to investigate new se...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Accessibility, Kindergarten Readiness, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Through sensory play, children use scientific processes to investigate new sensations. We will have different stations to explore!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Art Explorers

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Color your world at the library! Every month, Art Explorers will investigate new art concepts, materials, and techniques to make a unique work of art.June: Print-makingJuly: Textil...

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, Special Events
Event Details:

Color your world at the library! Every month, Art Explorers will investigate new art concepts, materials, and techniques to make a unique work of art.

June: Print-making

July: Textiles

Miss Bella

Drag Story Time with Miss Bella

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join local drag performer Miss Bella for a special story time celebrating the joyfulness of our differences and the importance of being true to you! All families are welcome to joi...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Storytimes, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

Join local drag performer Miss Bella for a special story time celebrating the joyfulness of our differences and the importance of being true to you! All families are welcome to join in the fun. 

Homeschool Book Swap: A cart covered in books and school supplies.

Homeschool Book Swap

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Gently used curriculum, reading or other books may be donated on the day of the program starting at 10:30 am. Families wishing to exchange materials can stay and swap starting at 1...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Gently used curriculum, reading or other books may be donated on the day of the program starting at 10:30 am. Families wishing to exchange materials can stay and swap starting at 11:00 am.

Random Fandom: Pokemon

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of your favorite fandoms and fan culture. Meet other teens, share what you love about your fandoms and join in the discussion and activities!

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of your favorite fandoms and fan culture. Meet other teens, share what you love about your fandoms and join in the discussion and activities!

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.

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.