Severn

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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)

Technology

 

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

What's Happening at Severn Library

Weekly Storytimes

  • Babies in Bloom: every Tuesday at 10:30 am
  • Preschool Storytime: every Wednesday at 10:30 am
  • Toddler Storytime: every Thursday at 10:30 am

Note: no storytimes December 25 - January 1st

 


Meet Twig! An outreach truck that provides pop-up events, books, kindergarten readiness, wifi, faxing, scanning, and copying, and job help. See below for our schedule.

Meet Twig, the smallest library branch!

Twig was funded by the Local Development Council to provide enhanced library access. Twig regularly visits neighborhoods and community gathering places in and around the Severn area. Updated Spring schedule coming soon!

Severn Renovation

The Severn Library was recently renovated! Come take a look at our fresh new design including glassed in meeting room space, plentiful study nooks, and a café area.

Military and Veteran Family Resource Center

The Severn Library, located near Fort Meade, is proud to serve military and veteran families from all backgrounds. Whether you're new to the area, a long-time resident, or transitioning out of service, our library is here to help you feel at home in your community.

Visit our Military and Veteran Family Resource Center, a dedicated space featuring a curated collection of books, digital resources, and community guides tailored to the unique experiences of military life, veteran transitions, and family well-being. Stop by today and discover how we can support you on your journey!

Healing Library selections

Healing Library

The Healing Library: Death of a Loved One collection is available at all Anne Arundel County Public Library branches. The kit is a briefcase-sized bag which includes books, activities, and local resources gathered by professionals to help explain death to young children and navigate the journey of healing. Place a hold on the Healing Library: Death of a Loved One

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Hangout

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (Ages 11+)
Severn Library
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: Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Teen Advisory Board

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

Young Child at Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Severn Library
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: Kindergarten Readiness
Event Details:

Young children will enjoy books, music, and developmentally appropriate toys and activities during an hour of unstructured social time. 

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

Magic Demystified: A Tutorial of Tricks!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Severn Library
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 "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Sensory Playtime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Severn Library
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!

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.

Malikat Al Dabke Performance

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Severn Library
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), 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!

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.