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Storytime at the Big Bean Coffee Shop

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Discoveries - Off Site at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime in the sunshine at Big Bean Coffee House in Annapolis. Complimentary treats for our young friends who come to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! We recomme...

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

Join us for a storytime in the sunshine at Big Bean Coffee House in Annapolis. Complimentary treats for our young friends who come to enjoy stories, songs, and fun! 

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, April 2, 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

Cheery Spring Flower made with paper plate

Make a Sunny Flower

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Children's Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Make a paper plate flower for spring.

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

Make a paper plate flower for spring.

A rectangle, nested slightly within a larger purple rectangle, contains a pixel art picture of a library storefront flanked by trees with clouds and stars above it. The words "The Wednesday Wind-Down" sits in the top right corner with "Crafts, Art, Games, & More - relax at your library" below.

The Wednesday Wind-Down

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Audience:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

The world, and school, can be a pretty rough place - why don't you take a break?  Spend an afternoon with us relaxing, making art, playing games, and more. This month - s...

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

The world, and school, can be a pretty rough place - why don't you take a break?  Spend an afternoon with us relaxing, making art, playing games, and more. 

Golden Retriever with bib

Paws to Read

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, 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 Discoveries: Library at the Mall at 410-222-0133 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the event.

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

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call Discoveries: Library at the Mall at 410-222-0133 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the event.

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.

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Throw and Sow: Making Seed Balls

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEAM
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Use natural materials to make seed balls. Throw seed balls in your garden and watch beautiful flowers bloom!

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, Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

Use natural materials to make seed balls. Throw seed balls in your garden and watch beautiful flowers bloom!

People discussing over pie charts and documents

Managing Your Money: Dollar Cost Averaging and Bond Laddering

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us each week to learn how to manage your money!  This week's topics are "Dollar Cost Averaging" and "Bond Laddering". 

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: Adult Learning, Business and Finance, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us each week to learn how to manage your money!  

This week's topics are "Dollar Cost Averaging" and "Bond Laddering". 

AARP Income Tax Assistance for Senior and Low-and-Middle Income Residents

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms. By appointment only.  Register online or day-of onsite as app...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms.

The Wild Robot

BYOD Family Movie Night - The Wild Robot

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Movies, Special Events
Audience:
All
Event Details:

Grab dinner from a local restaurant or from home and come enjoy a family friendly movie at the library. The Wild Robot 2024 rated PG 1h 41m

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: All
Program Type: Movies, Special Events
Event Details:

Grab dinner from a local restaurant or from home and come enjoy a family friendly movie at the library. 

The Wild Robot 2024 rated PG 1h 41m

AARP Income Tax Assistance for Senior and Low-and-Middle Income Residents

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms. By appointment only.  Register online here or day-of onsite a...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms.

children dancing in programming room, balloons and scarves in the air

Let's Dance! / ¡Bailemos!

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a short bilingual storytime followed by a Latin music dance party! Enjoy the rhythm of Latin music while showing off your dance moves with your baby, toddler, or pre-sc...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a short bilingual storytime followed by a Latin music dance party! Enjoy the rhythm of Latin music while showing off your dance moves with your baby, toddler, or pre-schooler/kindergartener.

Two hands holding mugs of coffee

Senior Sip and Social

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

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.

Dog with bookshelf

Paws to Read

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton 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 Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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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: Special Events

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 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.

Golden Retriever with books

Paws to Read

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum 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 Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

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)
Program Type: Special Events

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 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.

AARP Income Tax Assistance for Senior and Low-and-Middle Income Residents

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms. By appointment only.  Register online here or day-of onsite a...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms.

US Coast Guard Logo, crossing anchors with a flag in the middle.

FREE US Coast Guard Boater's Safety Certification Course (Part 1 of 2)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Maryland law specifies that anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, must have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate a mechanically propelled vessel on Maryland waters....

Open
Required
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, Special Events
Required
Event Details:
Maryland law specifies that anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, must have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate a mechanically propelled vessel on Maryland waters.
Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Adding Native Plants to an Existing Garden

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Join local Master Gardener, Ann Sawyer for a discussion on how to integrate native plants into pre-existing outdoor spaces.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Special Events
Event Details:

Join local Master Gardener, Ann Sawyer for a discussion on how to integrate native plants into pre-existing outdoor spaces.

Middle aged man smiling and holding large yellow duck puppet

Magic Show Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Join us for a story and magic show for preschoolers where Dan the Magic Man will celebrate reading.

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, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a story and magic show for preschoolers where Dan the Magic Man will celebrate reading.

gamer-themed cake

Cook & Tell - Fandom Food!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Star Wars? Marvel? Nintendo? Taylor Swift? Wicked? Be as creative as you would like and prepare a fandom-themed dish at home, then bring your creation into th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Star Wars? Marvel? Nintendo? Taylor Swift? Wicked? 

Be as creative as you would like and prepare a fandom-themed dish at home, 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.

Trumpet players and other musicians in Bay Winds playing concert music

Bay Winds Band Concert

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Enjoy a performance from the Annapolis community concert band, Bay Winds.

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

Enjoy a performance from the Annapolis community concert band, Bay Winds.

Sneaks sitting in the grass reading a book wearing a safari hat.

Series Safari: The Secret Explorers

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Journey through the pages of some of our most popular book series! Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in th...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Journey through the pages of some of our most popular book series! Curious readers will have the opportunity to explore some of their favorite characters and their adventures in this hands-on program. Drop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm.

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Young Adventurer's Guild

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Audience:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and y...

Open
Required
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: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! 

AARP Income Tax Assistance for Senior and Low-and-Middle Income Residents

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Older Americans, Special Events
Audience:
Adults
Event Details:

Free tax help. Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms. By appointment only. Register online .Please visit the f...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Community Services, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Free tax help. Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms. By appointment only.

Five children dancing and singing with musical notes

Music & Movement Story Time

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
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: 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: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events

Music & Movement

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

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.