Week Calendar

Name: Cruz the Traffic Safety Car
Start: 2025-04-14T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-14T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Annapolis Library

Featured Events

Cruz the Traffic Safety Car

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Program Type:

Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events

Audience:

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

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

Program Type: Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events

Event Details:

Come meet and learn the traffic safety pledge and tips from Cruz the Traffic Safety car! For children aged 4-7.

Portrait of woman, miniature ship on right corner, ballet slippers on right corner

Meet the Author: Katherine Haas

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Program Type:

Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Older Americans, Special Events, Women’s Interest

Audience:

Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), 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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Older Americans, Special Events, Women’s Interest

Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring event with Katherine Haas, a longtime Annapolis resident of 50 years.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Audience:

Adults

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Library Branch: Edgewater Library

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

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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!

Trade School Fair

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Glen Burnie Library

Program Type:

Career Development, Special Events, STEAM

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Career Development, Special Events, STEAM

Event Details:

University or for-credit community college is not the only way to obtain a successful and fulfilling career.

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Adult Book Club: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Adult Learning, Books and Writing

Audience:

Adults

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Library Branch: Off Site

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing

Event Details:

What's better than diving into a fantastic new book? Discussing it with other readers afterwards!

Join us this month at PJ's Coffee since Linthicum Library will be closed for renovations.

Portrait of Wafa Ghnaim wearing a Tatreez scarf of red embroidery on a blue fabric, photo credit Carlos Khalil Guzman, 2020

Tatreez with Wafa Ghnaim

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library

Program Type:

Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY, History & Genealogy, Special Events

Audience:

Adults

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Library Branch: Crofton Library

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

Audience: Adults

Program Type: Arab American Interest, Arts & DIY, History & Genealogy, Special Events

Event Details:

Join Wafa Ghnaim—a Palestinian dress historian—to learn about traditional Palestinian embroidery: Tatreez, and Palestinian arts and culture in an educational presentation.

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10 am		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Toddler Time 10:15am - 10:45am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. 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, Storytimes Toddler Time Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.	This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Babies in Bloom 10:15am - 11:15am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. 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, 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!	This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. 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, 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.	This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime 10:15am - 11:15am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) Open Required This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Open 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, Storytimes, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse Required Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime This supportive, judgment-free storytime is geared toward Preschool children (0-5) who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. Space is limited and registration is required. Siblings welcome. Please register once per family.
11 am		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Toddler Time 11:15am - 11:45am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. 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, Storytimes Toddler Time Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Preschool Storytime 11:15am - 11:45am Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. 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, 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.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Spring Field Day Games 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 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+) Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness Event Details: Get out and moving during Spring Break at the Odenton Spring Field Day Games Event. Meet up with your friends for outdoor games, activities, and challenges at the library. We will supply the space, games, materials, and snacks. 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.	This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. STEM Free Play 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: 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+) Program Type: Special Events, STEAM Event Details: Drop in and have fun experimenting with a variety of STEM games and gadgets.	This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Secret Agent Science! 2:00pm - 3:30pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10) This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. 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: Arts & DIY, STEAM Event Details: Take part in some secret agent science! We will write messages with invisible ink, analyze fingerprints, and complete some fun spy crafts!		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. Game Swap and Play 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults 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. 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 Program Type: Games, Special Events Event Details: Trade your gently used board games and puzzles with other gamers, and stick around for an afternoon of gaming. Don't have something to trade? That's OK! You don't have to donate to take something new to you.
3 pm
4 pm	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. Friends and Fiber Arts 4:30pm - 6:00pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults 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. 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: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Older Americans Event Details: Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn? We meet to share fiber arts projects, learn techniques, and make new friends. Beginning materials provided, if needed.
5 pm			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. Chess Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All 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: 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: Games Chess Club Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Google Sheets- More Skills, Tips and Tricks 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Odenton Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Computer Lab Audience: Adults Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology Event Details: Learn how to make and format a chart, conditional formatting, transpose data, collaborate on workbooks, and more. You must use a Gmail account to register for this class and to participate.	This event is in the "Adults" group. The Queer Agenda Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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, LGBTQIA+ Interest Event Details: A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting. All identities are welcome!		This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. D20 Gamers Club 6:00pm - 7:45pm Teens (Ages 11+) This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Library Branch: Odenton Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB Audience: Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Games, Special Events Event Details: Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, and your imagination!

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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