Discoveries: The Library at the Mall

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Location Details


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Directions

Located near the Crate & Barrel court in Annapolis Mall.

Parking

The most accessible parking when visiting Discoveries is the Green Parking Deck between Crate & Barrel and Macy’s. Follow the ramp to the parking deck and make a right. Continue straight to the parking spots near the AACPL blue library book drop. There is a set of double glass doors which will take you to the escalator and elevator.  Arrive on the first floor and turn right, Discoveries will be at the corner across from Crate and Barrel. 

Public Transit

Technology

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall offers laptops with Microsoft Office to check out for use inside the Library.

Wifi service is available inside and outside of the library.

Wireless printingcopying, and scanning are available.

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

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

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.

All Abilities Activities

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and meet some new friends. 

 

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 "All" group.

Nutcracker Storytime & Preview

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Holiday, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for the story of the Nutcracker and a preview of the ballet by The Chesapeake Ballet Company.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

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

Thankful Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Holiday, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join the library for a special storytime to celebrate the season of thankfulness and gratitude! 

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Family Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

AACPL Latino Outreach - ALO

Anne Arundel County Public Library Latino Outreach (ALO) tiene como objetivo promover los servicios que la Biblioteca ofrece a las comunidades Latina e Hispana, reconocer la importancia de las culturas Latina e Hispana y celebrar la diversidad en nuestro condado.

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Discoveries FAQs

Yes! Discoveries: the Library at the Mall opened inside the Annapolis Mall in 2018 in what is now Blank Slate. In 2020, Discoveries officially became the 16th branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library. We are now open in our larger beautiful space across from Crate and Barrell courtyard. 

Our collection is curated to bring you the most recent titles in books, DVDs, magazines, and audiobooks. 

No, you can return to any AACPL branch. We do offer two book returns. One immediately in our hallway and the other on the Green Parking deck. When we are closed, our book returns are always available. 

Discoveries does not have public restrooms available. There are two readily available nearby. One, near Stoney River and the other in the hallway before Auntie Anne's Pretzels.

The most accessible parking when visiting Discoveries is the Green Parking Deck between Crate & Barrel and Macy’s. Follow the ramp to the parking deck and make a right. Continue straight to the parking spots near the AACPL blue library book drop. There is a set of double glass doors which will take you to the escalator and elevator.  Arrive on the first floor and turn right, Discoveries will be at the corner across from Crate and Barrel. 

Nothing! Enjoy our space to read, study, have an online meeting, eat, play, attend one of our events, meet up with friends or make new ones. 

Yes, we have laptops that are available to check out with your AACPL library card to use inside the branch.