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Intro to Online Learning

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Online Events

Program Type:

Adult Learning, Technology

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Online Events

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

AACPL customers have access to a wealth of online learning resources with just their library card. Learn about resources offered and how to access them.

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Program Type:

African American Interest, History & Genealogy, Special Events

Audience:

Adults

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: African American Interest, History & Genealogy, Special Events

Event Details:

The State of Black Annapolis: Uplift Annapolis

How to Build Another Black Art District in Annapolis

Discussion on developing Black Entertainment District.

Image of front cover for the book Farrah Rocks Fifth Grade written by Susan Muaddi Darraj and illustrated by Ruaida Mannaa

Farah Rocks book series - Author visit

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arab American Interest, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events

Audience:

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

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

Program Type: Arab American Interest, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events

Event Details:

Come out and meet Susan Muaddi Darraj, author of the children's book series Farah Rocks. Susan will read excerpts from her books about Farah, a funny and brave girl navigating 5th grade.

a set of traditional bluegrass instruments

Beginner's Bluegrass Jam

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library

Program Type:

Performing Arts & Music

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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.

hand holding pen writting calligraphy

Arabic Calligraphy

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library

Program Type:

Adult Learning, Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Audience:

Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

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: Adult Learning, Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Event Details:

Explore its rich history and the training of master calligraphers, then watch a live demonstration of pen carving, material prep, and calligraphy on handmade paper.

Woman holding the hand of an elderly man

Developing a Care Plan for your Loved One

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

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

Program Type:

Adult Learning, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

Audience:

Adults

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, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

Event Details:

Every caregiving situation is unique, and any caregiving situation can be unpredictable. That’s why it is critical to have a caregiving plan — a framework you can adjust as your loved ones’ needs and resources change.

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Time	Sun (4/20)	Mon (4/21)	Tue (4/22)	Wed (4/23)	Thu (4/24)	Fri (4/25)	Sat (4/26)
10 am			This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. Toddler Time 10:30am - 11:00am 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, 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 10:30am - 11:00am 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, 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. Babies in Bloom 10:30am - 11:00am 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, 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. Babies at Play 10:00am - 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. Babies from birth to 18 months (with a caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this time of unstructured play.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. South County Senior Center Book Club - Open Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Edgewater Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room Audience: Adults Program Type: Books and Writing, Older Americans Event Details: In lieu of an assigned book, this month we will be having an open discussion about favorite books, recent reads, and reading itself. This book club is held in partnership with the South County Senior Activity Center. All are welcome.
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group. Herbs in Disguise 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events Event Details: You see them everywhere, but is a weed just a weed? What do they have in common with herbs? Learn about their variety, beauty, origins and uses that may surprise you with Maryland State Library Resource Center librarian Eva Slezak.
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Early Reader Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Edgewater Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10) Program Type: Books and Writing, Storytimes, Special Events Event Details: Join us for a special book club just for beginning readers! Kids will listen to a story, play word-decoding games, participate in a read-along, and make a craft. This program is best for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
5 pm		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group. This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group. Bedtime Stories: Royal Tales and Dragon Scales 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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: Edgewater Library Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10) Program Type: Books and Writing, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events Event Details: Hear ye, hear ye! All royal lads, lasses, knights and knaves are invited to enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Royal garb is encouraged, but not required.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Henna Around the World 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (Ages 11+), Adults This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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: Arab American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Special Events Event Details: 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.

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.