Odenton

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Location Details

Hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm 
Friday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm 
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm (Sept - May)

Directions

Just off 175 at Winmeyer Avenue, close to the intersection of 170 and 175.

Public Transportation

RTA Bus: 504
Anne Arundel County Bus: 202

Technology

Please call or email for more information about technology at this location.

Text: Odenton Library Creation Station. One-on one appointments available. Call or Email. 410-222-6277

What's Happening at Odenton Library

 Need basic computer help?

Our Lab Tech is available for virtual or in-person help! Topics include:

  • Foundations of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Internet navigation 101
  • Setting up an email account

Call us at 410-222-6277 to make an appointment.

 

Volunteens Needed!

The Odenton Library is asking for Volunteens again this summer!  This is for teens who will be 14-18 by the beginning of the program.  Paper applications can be picked up at Odenton library and an online application can be found here.  Applications are due by April 30th.


Reoccurring Events 


 Toddler Time

Tuesdays
10:15am - 10:45am and 11:15am - 11:45 am
Age Group: Toddlers (8 - 36 months)
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.

Babies in Bloom

Wednesdays
10:15am - 11:15am 
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 18 months)
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!

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays
10:15 am - 10:45am and 11:15 am-11:45 am 
Age Group: Children (3 - 5 years)
Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Chess Club

3rd Wednesdays 
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: For All Ages
Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Teen Writing Club

2nd Thursdays
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Age Group: Teens (11-17)
Teens and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through prompts, sharing, and feedback. Must register to receive a Zoom link to this online event. 

Anime and Manga Club

2nd Tuesdays
4:30-5:30pm

Age Group: Teens (11-17)
Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! We will have discussions, games/events, or even an anime viewing.

D20 Gamers Club

3rd Thursdays & 4th Wednesdays
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Age Group: All Ages
Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a character sheet, dice set, and your imagination! Novices are welcome, the drop-in nature of the club may not be suited to brand new players.


Friends and Fiber Arts

2nd Mondays 
4:30 - 6pm

Age Group: All Ages

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.

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Secret Agent Science!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Odenton Library
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 "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

D20 Gamers Club

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens (Ages 11+)
Odenton Library
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 "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Odenton Library
Open
Registration
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
Registration 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.

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
Odenton Library
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 "Adults" group.

Google Docs Basics

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Odenton Library
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn Google Docs basics including word processing app on Google Workspace, with formatting text, shapes, text boxes, Word Art & more. To register for this class, you must have basic computer skills and register with your gmail.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Preserve Your Home Movies

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Odenton Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use our Memory Lab technology to turn your old home movies from VHS and VHS-C tapes, and from Super8 and 8mm reels into digital files.

Disclaimer(s)

Walk-Ins Welcome

Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.

Outdoor Wifi Access

 

Outdoor Wi-Fi Available at This Library

The library now offers outdoor Wi-Fi. Customers may access the internet even when the library is closed.