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Teen Writing Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teen and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to s...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teen and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to share, or just listen.

Stitch n'Chat details

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome.

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: The King's Speech (2010, R)

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis An...

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)
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Movies
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters also very 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.

soco D&D

Young Adventurer's Guild

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons!  Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet, dice set, a...

Required
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Welcome Young Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! 

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Alien Adventure Escape Room!

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Put on your space suit, it's time to fly into the unknown universe to crack some puzzles.  So many mysteries to solve, so little time! Will you be able to escape the aliens?&n...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Put on your space suit, it's time to fly into the unknown universe to crack some puzzles.  So many mysteries to solve, so little time!

Anne Arundel Community College logo

Anne Arundel Community College Information Session

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Career Development
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Trying to decide what your next step is after High School? Looking to change careers? Are you an older adult who wants to go back to finish a degree, or do you simply want take a f...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Career Development
Event Details:

Trying to decide what your next step is after High School? Looking to change careers? Are you an older adult who wants to go back to finish a degree, or do you simply want take a few classes for your own growth?

deale anime and manga club

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have dis...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork, cosplay, etc. - all things anime and manga! We will have discussions, play games, and more!

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Family Bingo

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come enjoy bingo night for all ages. Bring your family and friends and win prizes!

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come enjoy bingo night for all ages. Bring your family and friends and win prizes!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

"Share You Story With Pride" Gallery Hours

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come and view the "Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show in our meeting room. Or call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule your own viewing time. 

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:

Come and view the "Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show in our meeting room. Or call the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 to schedule your own viewing time. 

wreath that looks like a buoy. "Ahoy" and 3 anchors adorn the wreath.

Mindful Making

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. July Craft: Nautical Wreath

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Practice mindfulness with crafting. July Craft: Nautical Wreath

mocktails and refreshers

Summer Mocktails and Refreshers

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Use simple ingredients to create summer drinks to pair with your favorite beach reads.   

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Use simple ingredients to create summer drinks to pair with your favorite beach reads. 

 

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.

Over the Hedge movie poster.

Family Movie Night - Over the Hedge

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

  PG, 2006 Join us for a Family Movie Night! Bring your favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie! ...

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

 

PG, 2006

Join us for a Family Movie Night! Bring your favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You're in for a great movie!  

Chibi drawing with text, Teen Anime Club Glen Burnie Library

Otaku Unite! Teen Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Anime/Manga Club:

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 co...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events

Anime/Manga Club

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.

LEGO Bricks

Teen LEGO Gather and Create

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

If you enjoy creating and building with LEGO, join other teens to free-form design and build sets of LEGO intended for Teens and up!

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Makerspace
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

If you enjoy creating and building with LEGO, join other teens to free-form design and build sets of LEGO intended for Teens and up!

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.

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Chess Club:

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games

Chess Club

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

2023 Story Quilt; colorful squares made by last year's participants

Adventure Awaits! Story Quilting Part 2

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

In the second session of this series you’ll learn how to machine quilt fabric squares. You can create new images to be printed on fabric following the library’s summer theme of Sta...

Required
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Other In-library location
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Required
Event Details:

In the second session of this series you’ll learn how to machine quilt fabric squares. You can create new images to be printed on fabric following the library’s summer theme of Starting the Adventure in Reading. (Continuing on July 31)

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Travel Journal: Ideas for setting up and creating a fun Souvenir

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to start and use a travel journal while on your adventures! Supplies are limited. Registration required. Teens and Adults only. 

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to start and use a travel journal while on your adventures! Supplies are limited. Registration required. Teens and Adults only. 
Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Exercise your brain with a friendly game of Scrabble! For teens and adults.

a group of people dancing in lines

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you like doing the Wobble or the Cupid Shuffle? Come learn some more beginner soul line dances and discover a fun, low impact physical activity!

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.

 

Cat sitting on a chair near a fireplace with a lamp, reading a book.

Quiet Reading Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join the Quiet Reading Club for a cozy evening with your book and quiet company. Classical music will be playing softly in the background. You will have the option to stick around ...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Join the Quiet Reading Club for a cozy evening with your book and quiet company. Classical music will be playing softly in the background.

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.

Club 1117 logo

Teen Advisory Board Presents: Trivia Night

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of trivia! We will divide into teams and see who has the most uncommon knowledge. Winners will receive prizes!

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of trivia! We will divide into teams and see who has the most uncommon knowledge. Winners will receive prizes!

people with books

Teen Pizza and Pages Book Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Pizza and Pages Book Club! Bring a favorite read or two or even your own "Top 10" list of titles you love and share your thoughts over pizza!

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Pizza and Pages Book Club! Bring a favorite read or two or even your own "Top 10" list of titles you love and share your thoughts over pizza!

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.

Anime/Manga Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Anime/Manga Club:

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 co...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, Special Events

Anime/Manga Club

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!

A twenty-sided die superimposed over crossed swords with the words Mountain Road Adventurer's Guild above and below.

Mountain Road Adventurer's Guild

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
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 th...

Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
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, worst of all – with the school

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.