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Rainbow on a sidewalk

Color Your World: Sidewalk Chalk Party

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Linthicum - Other In-library location at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Let's color Linthicum as we draw with sidewalk chalk which will be provided.

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Other In-library location
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Let's color Linthicum as we draw with sidewalk chalk which will be provided.

Create a Comic

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in our create a comic program. Learn how to design characters, storyboard, and bring your ideas to life through panels and speech bubbles. Whether you’re a ...

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

Unleash your creativity in our create a comic program. Learn how to design characters, storyboard, and bring your ideas to life through panels and speech bubbles.

Mindful Making

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

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

Practice mindfulness with crafting. 

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Mocktails & Art Night: Witches & Wizards

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? If so, then join us to create art.  Be sure to check back later to see the image we'll be creating.Registration is required for th...

Required
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: Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? If so, then join us to create art.  Be sure to check back later to see the image we'll be creating.

Registration is required for this special event. 

Person knitting with blue yarn

Broadneck Needlecrafters

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

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

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Be An Artist

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Engage your creativity and create your own masterpieces inspired by the artwork of great artists from around the world. 

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Engage your creativity and create your own masterpieces inspired by the artwork of great artists from around the world. 

An adult coloring at a table

Color Me Calm - Family Edition

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
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. Families encouraged to come together for ...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
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. Families encouraged to come together for this relaxing and low-key event!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Remix, Reuse, Recycle Art Night

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Get inspired by famous artwork, then use the library's supplies and recycled materials to make something new! Teens and adults will recreate well-known artworks in their own styles...

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

Get inspired by famous artwork, then use the library's supplies and recycled materials to make something new! Teens and adults will recreate well-known artworks in their own styles by remixing with new mediums. 

The words: Maryland City at Russett Library Tiny Art Showcase on colorful background

Tiny Art Showcase - Color Our World!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate art and creativity with the community once again at our Tiny Art Showcase, featuring tiny masterpieces created by your friends and neighbors, and maybe you! Light refresh...

Full
Required
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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate art and creativity with the community once again at our Tiny Art Showcase, featuring tiny masterpieces created by your friends and neighbors, and maybe you! Light refreshments will be served.  

An image of someone using a sewing machine

Sewing Basics 3

Wednesday, July 16, 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 programs. All materials suppl...

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 programs. All materials supplied.

Knitting

Mad Hatters Knitting Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport - Other In-library location at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome at this monthly meeting. Bring your own project or use our materials to work on projects for charity.

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

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome at this monthly meeting. Bring your own project or use our materials to work on projects for charity.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Teen Art Blast

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Time for an art blast! Come by the library for an afternoon of various artistic activities! 

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Time for an art blast! Come by the library for an afternoon of various artistic activities! 

hand holding paintbrush next to palette of watercolors and a watercolor painting of strawberries

Coloring with Watercolors

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Paint an image that has been printed on watercolor paper or create your own original artwork in a relaxed atmosphere. No experience with watercolors necessary. All supplies 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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Paint an image that has been printed on watercolor paper or create your own original artwork in a relaxed atmosphere. No experience with watercolors necessary. All supplies will be provided.

 

 

 

Explore the Colors of Your World

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Explore the science of mixing colors and create a fun craft to take home!

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Event Details:

Explore the science of mixing colors and create a fun craft to take home!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Art Explorers

Saturday, July 19, 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

Little Artists: Process Art

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Explore open-ended activities and different art techniques with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, so please dress accordingly!

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

Explore open-ended activities and different art techniques with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, so please dress accordingly!

A stack of cookbooks

Scrappy Cookbooks

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Flip through a selection of cookbooks ready for a new chapter! Cut out your favorite recipes and build a custom collection to take home. All supplies will be provided. Cookboo...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Event Details:

Flip through a selection of cookbooks ready for a new chapter! Cut out your favorite recipes and build a custom collection to take home. All supplies will be provided. 

Cookbook donations will be accepted at the program.

School Skills Free Play

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Are you preparing for Kindergarten?  Caregivers drop in with your children to engage in early learning activities and creative play while practicing school skills!  Child...

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

Are you preparing for Kindergarten?  Caregivers drop in with your children to engage in early learning activities and creative play while practicing school skills!

School Skills Free Play

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Are you preparing for Kindergarten?  Caregivers drop in with your children to engage in early learning activities and creative play while practicing school skills!  Child...

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

Are you preparing for Kindergarten?  Caregivers drop in with your children to engage in early learning activities and creative play while practicing school skills!

Whimsical Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 23, 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.

The text "Craft Night", "Custom Buttons", and "Shrinky Dinks" are printed above a pinback button with a graffiti art cat on the front and two pineapple earrings. Two cartoon bears wearing sunglasses are at the bottom of the image.

Shrinky Dink and Button Making Craft Night

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Spend some time making custom accessories and jewelry with shrink plastic, design your own buttons, and enjoy some tasty snacks!

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

Spend some time making custom accessories and jewelry with shrink plastic, design your own buttons, and enjoy some tasty snacks!

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

Gallery Hours: Share Your Story With Pride Art Exhibit

Friday, July 25, 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. 

Club 1117

After Hours Teen Lock-In

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teens take over the library at our after hours party! We'll have a movie, crafts, games, pizza and snacks! For ages 11 to 18. Registration and signed permission slip required. The ...

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

Teens take over the library at our after hours party! We'll have a movie, crafts, games, pizza and snacks! For ages 11 to 18.

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.

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.

 

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.