Week Calendar

Name: Nutcracker Storytime & Preview
Start: 2024-11-20T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-20T18:45:00-05:00
Location: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Featured Events

nutcracker doll in front of sparkly lights

Nutcracker Storytime & Preview

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Program Type:

Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All

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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall

Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All

Program Type: Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Event Details:

Join us for the story of the Nutcracker and a preview of the ballet by The Chesapeake Ballet Company.

a set of traditional bluegrass instruments

Beginner's Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library

Program Type:

Performing Arts & Music

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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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: Performing Arts & Music

Event Details:

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking to develop deeper knowledge of tunes commonly played.

Donuts and Discussion: Holiday Cards

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning, Older Americans

Audience:

Adults

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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, Older Americans

Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing, and donuts.

This month, we'll get ready for the holiday season by making paper holiday cards. Feel free to bring your own festive supplies or use some of ours!

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.

woman in blue shirt sitting down outside beside a bush

Stories of the Four Directions

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library

Program Type:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Native American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Audience:

All

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Library Branch: Broadneck Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room

Audience: All

Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Native American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Event Details:

Native American Storyteller Dovie Thomason shares a sampling of stories from the diverse Native cultures of North America.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Events

Audience:

Adults

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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: Health & Wellness, Special Events

Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today!

Holiday Songs from Around the World

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library

Program Type:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Audience:

Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

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Library Branch: Linthicum Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room

Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Event Details:

Spend time with your family this holiday season and enjoy live and recorded music from many different countries, as we discover the sites and sounds of holiday celebrations from around the world!

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Time	Sun (12/22)	Mon (12/23)	Tue (12/24)	Wed (12/25)	Fri (12/27)	Sat (12/28)
All Day	Closing CRO Closure for Reno All Day 11/18 - 12/30 Branches: Crofton Library
	Closing Crofton Library Closed All Day 11/18 - 1/5 Branches: Crofton Library
	Closing Sunday Before Christmas Day - Closed All Day Branches: Online Events, Broadneck Library, Brooklyn Park Library, Busch Annapolis Library, Crofton Library, Deale Library, Discoveries: the Library at the Mall, Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, Edgewater Library, Glen Burnie Library, Headquarters (Staff Only), Linthicum Library, Maryland City at Russett Library, Mountain Road Library, Odenton Library, Riviera Beach Library, Severn Library, Severna Park Library, Off Site		Closing Christmas Eve Day - Closed All Day Branches: Online Events, Broadneck Library, Brooklyn Park Library, Busch Annapolis Library, Crofton Library, Deale Library, Discoveries: the Library at the Mall, Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, Edgewater Library, Glen Burnie Library, Headquarters (Staff Only), Linthicum Library, Maryland City at Russett Library, Mountain Road Library, Odenton Library, Riviera Beach Library, Severn Library, Severna Park Library, Off Site	Closing Christmas Day - Closed All Day Branches: Online Events, Broadneck Library, Brooklyn Park Library, Busch Annapolis Library, Crofton Library, Deale Library, Discoveries: the Library at the Mall, Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, Edgewater Library, Glen Burnie Library, Headquarters (Staff Only), Linthicum Library, Maryland City at Russett Library, Mountain Road Library, Odenton Library, Riviera Beach Library, Severn Library, Severna Park Library, Off Site
10 am			This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Cancelled Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Cancelled 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) 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. Event Details: Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Babies at Play 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. 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 Babies at Play Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.	This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Pre-K Process Art 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. 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 This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Build It! 10:00am - 11:30am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. 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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All Program Type: STEM/STEAM Build & Play Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity! This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Music and Movement 10:30am - 11:00am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. 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) Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events Event Details: Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language. This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Music and Movement 10:30am - 11:00am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. 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: Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music Event Details: Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language! This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Kwanzaa Tales 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10) Program Type: African American Interest, Holiday, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music Event Details: In her interactive performance, TAHIRA shares the seven principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa through storytelling and music.
11 am					This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Homeschool Teen Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens (Ages 11+) This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. 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!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cardio Drumming For Fun and Fitness 11:45am - 12:15pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Show and Tell! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10) This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. 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: Special Events Event Details: Does your elementary schooler have a topic they want to talk about with everyone who'll listen? We'll provide space for them to show off and tell all about their interests with other kids and families! This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Teen Gift Making Crafternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (Ages 11+) This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall Audience: Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Arts & DIY, Holiday Event Details: Stop by the library to make some hand-crafted holiday gifts! We will have project supplies and instructions to make some amazing gifts as well as some extra supplies to come up with unique gift creations of your own.			This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Party with Nintendo Wii! 2:00pm - 5:00pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+) This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. 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), Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Games Event Details: Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Wii Video Game System!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Deaf Social and Game Day 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+) This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Build & Play Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!	This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Color Me Calm 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (Ages 11+), Adults This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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?

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.

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