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Name: Henna Around the World
Start: 2025-04-09T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-09T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Maryland City Library

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Henna Around the World

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library

Program Type:

Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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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: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy

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Where did henna come from? The answer might surprise you! In this event, participants are taken around the world to explore the varied ways henna has been adopted by cultural communities, from medicinal to body art, over thousands of years.

Meet the Robots with FTC Power Robotics Teams

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Edgewater - Other In-library location at Edgewater Library

Program Type:

Special Events, STEAM, Technology

Audience:

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

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Library Branch: Edgewater Library

Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Other In-library location

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

Program Type: Special Events, STEAM, Technology

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Celebrate National Robotics Week with the FTC Power Robotics teams and their award-winning robots! Watch a live demonstration on the library floor, meet the teams, and learn more about competitive robotics. For all ages.

Malikat Al Dabke Performance

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music

Audience:

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

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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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All

Program Type: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music

Event Details:

Join us for an awe-inspiring performance by Malikat Al Dabke (Queens of Dabke) and experience the vibrant and rhythmic traditional dance form known as dabke!

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!

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10 am	This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Cruz the Traffic Safety Car 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: 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.		This event is in the "All" group. Touch a Truck 10:00am - 12:00pm All This event is in the "All" group. Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Other In-library location Audience: All Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Get up close and personal with the large trucks and machines kids see but never get to touch! Event will be held in the former Sears parking lot at the Annapolis Mall.		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Earth Day Sensory Play 10:30am - 12:30pm 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: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events Event Details: This program is perfect for hands-on exploring while learning about the importance of Earth Day and taking care of our planet. Upcoming Preschool Art:	This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Sensory Playtime 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: 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!
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask a Lawyer in the Library - Virtual Program / Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca - Programa Virtual 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. 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			This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Trade School Fair 11:00am - 2:00pm Teens (Ages 11+), Adults This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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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2 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. Meet the Author: Katherine Haas 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 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. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Stuffed Animal Portrait Paint Afternoon 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10) Open Required This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Open 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 Required Event Details: Let your inner artist shine by creating a portrait of your favorite stuffed animal. You bring the stuffed animal, we will provide paint and a canvas. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Build and Play Challenge 2:00pm - 3:30pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10) This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Library Branch: Crofton Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10) Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events, 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 "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 "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. Patuxent Research Refuge Open House - Microscope Exploration 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: 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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEAM Event Details: Explore this hands-on microscope lab with educators from the Patuxent Research Refuge (PRR) where participants can discover the tiny world living in their own backyards. (Drop in anytime from 2-4 pm).	This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. STEM Tinker Lab 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Broadneck Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10) Program Type: Special Events, STEAM Event Details: Join us for some open-ended, explorative fun! Get creative and inventive with some STEM-based activities.	This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Magic Demystified: A Tutorial of Tricks! 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: Learn a few magic tricks that are beginner friendly through crafting and more!	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. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Stitch n'Chat 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (Ages 11+), Adults This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Mountain Road Library Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events Event Details: Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tatreez with Wafa Ghnaim 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Lego Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10) This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10) Program Type: Special Events, STEAM Build & Play Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Teen Paint-Along 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (Ages 11+) Open Required This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Open Library Branch: Edgewater Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room Audience: Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events Required Event Details: Channel your inner Bob Ross and follow along as we make a beautiful painting. Happy accidents are welcome! All materials will be provided. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sip n'Create 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens (Ages 11+), Adults This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Mountain Road Library Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events Event Details: Join us for some social crafting and enjoy some tasty sips! Bring your own projects or use the library's supplies.	This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Cancelled Early Reader Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids (Ages 6 – 10) This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Cancelled 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. Each session will focus on a different theme.
5 pm	This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Code Breakout: Virtual Escape Rooms 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens (Ages 11+), Adults This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults Program Type: Games, Special Events Event Details: Participate and try a variety of virtual themed escape rooms. Work together with other friends and family to solve the puzzles and escape.	This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens (Ages 11+) This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library Audience: Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events Event Details: Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome! 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 "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens (Ages 11+) This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Library Branch: Severn Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A Audience: Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Need volunteer hours? Have great ideas to improve our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. We will also be doing orientation for summer volunteering. This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Mountain Road Adventurer's Guild 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens (Ages 11+) Open Required This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Open Library Branch: Mountain Road Library Audience: Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events Required Event Details: The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova's Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as the Dame themself has left for battle - leaving you without a graduat
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Teen Advisory Board 6:00pm - 6:30pm Teens (Ages 11+) 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: Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Need service learning hours? Have great ideas to enhance our teen programming? Join us for our Teen Advisory Board meeting to share your thoughts. This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "All" group. Yoga Family Storytime! 6:00pm - 6:30pm Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "All" 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), All Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events Event Details: Families are invited to join us for a special evening yoga Storytime! We will read books as we practice stretching and breathing techniques.	This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Bibliobop Dance Party 6:00pm - 7:00pm Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Library Branch: Crofton Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5) Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events Event Details: Bibliobop will get your preschoolers movin' and groovin'. Join us as we learn through songs, basic movement and reading. This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn Google Sheets 6:00pm - 7:15pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Mountain Road Library Audience: Adults Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events, Technology Event Details: Come learn the basics of Google Sheets from a library staff member. Learn how to navigate the application, format cells, work with simple formula, and more!		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!	This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. After Hours Sensory Friendly Teen Lock-In 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (Ages 11+) Open Required This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Open Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library Audience: Teens (Ages 11+) Program Type: Accessibility, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events Required Event Details: Teens take over the library at our sensory-friendly lock-in! We'll have crafts, games, fidget toys, snacks and lots of fun while accommodating different sensory needs and abilities. 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 "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. After Hours Teen Lock-In 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (Ages 11+) Open Required This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. Open Library Branch: Crofton Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location 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 crafts, games, pizza + snacks and lots of fun activities to explore. For ages 11 to 18. 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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