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Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!  

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, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!

 

Live in the Studio with The Paperback Writers

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Get a sneak peek of the Paperback Writers upcoming Summer at Your Library tour at this live practice! The live band will be rehearsing a mix of songs all about adventure. 

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

Get a sneak peek of the Paperback Writers upcoming Summer at Your Library tour at this live practice! The live band will be rehearsing a mix of songs all about adventure. 

Music-Bingo

K-Pop & Anime Music Bingo

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of Music Bingo! We will show you an image or play a song and you'll see if it's on your card! We will play different versions of Bingo to vary the challenge...

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, All
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of Music Bingo! We will show you an image or play a song and you'll see if it's on your card! We will play different versions of Bingo to vary the challenges.

STEM graphic with science icons

Tinker Lab

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive! Featured activities will vary monthly.

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive! Featured activities will vary monthly.

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Early Reader Book Club | Club de Lectura Temprana

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different se...

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Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Children in K-2 can practice their reading skills through group reading, activities and games based on popular beginner reader books. Each session will focus on a different series or theme. Register online or call 410-222-1770.

A white canvas, colorful watercolor paint pan, and several brushes are arranged on a wooden background

Family Paint Night

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you love paint night at the Odenton Library, but struggle to find a babysitter? Join us for a special intergenerational paint night at the Odenton Library. Come collaborate and ...

Full
Required
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
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Do you love paint night at the Odenton Library, but struggle to find a babysitter? Join us for a special intergenerational paint night at the Odenton Library.

A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Build & Play:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

"Share Your Story with Pride" Art Show Submissions

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

This June, show your Pride through art! Interested artists and crafters can submit their paintings, drawings, graphic designs, collages, poetry/written word submissions, and h...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Event Details:

This June, show your Pride through art!

Golden Retriever with books

Paws to Read

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Paws to Read:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Linthicum Library at 410-222-6265 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form. 


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

Books arranged in semi circle

Summer Book Bags at Discoveries

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Sign up to get a bag filled with personalized book selections! Each bag comes with some new reads for summer, plus a small treat! The books are checked out to your library account ...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Sign up to get a bag filled with personalized book selections! Each bag comes with some new reads for summer, plus a small treat!

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.

Fishing - Casting Practice!

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

It's getting warm, and the fish are hungry after a winters nap! Practice casting so you can drop your bait or lure right where it needs to be to "catch a "Big-Un!"  Thanks to ...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

It's getting warm, and the fish are hungry after a winters nap!

Ren faire opening ceremonies

A Renaissance Adventure at the Odenton Library

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Odenton - Other In-library location at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Hear ye, Hear ye! Start your Summer @ Your Library adventure at this outdoor faire that will be fun for all ages! Experience the historical sights, sounds, and fun activities as...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Games, Storytimes, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Hear ye, Hear ye! Start your Summer @ Your Library adventure at this outdoor faire that will be fun for all ages!

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.

Home Sweet Homeschool Chalkboard

Homeschool Hangout: End of the Year Party!

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Celebrate the end of the school year with crafts, games and other fun activities! All ages are welcome! Homeschool caregivers will have the option to ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Celebrate the end of the school year with crafts, games and other fun activities! All ages are 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.

Pajama Family Storytime animals in pajamas under moonlight

Pajama Family Storytime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Family Storytime:

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

Event Details:

Severna Park Library invites you to come enjoy a special evening storytime with your little ones - just before bedtime! Pajamas are encouraged, and they can even bring their favori...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Storytimes

Family Storytime

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

Event Details:

Severna Park Library invites you to come enjoy a special evening storytime with your little ones - just before bedtime! Pajamas are encouraged, and they can even bring their favorite stuffie.

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.

Summertime Adventure Music & Movement

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the summer season with an outdoor, weather permitting, music & movement session with Ms. Caroline. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the summer season with an outdoor, weather permitting, music & movement session with Ms. Caroline. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held in our meeting room.

STEM graphic with science icons

Build Your Own Lava Lamp

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Ever wondered how a lava lamp works? Make your own hypothesis and experiment with multiple different strategies to make the most colorful and interesting lava lamp you can! Supplie...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Ever wondered how a lava lamp works? Make your own hypothesis and experiment with multiple different strategies to make the most colorful and interesting lava lamp you can! Supplies will be provided.

Various people playing card game

Board Game Night

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Use our space to play board games with friends or make new ones. Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection including everything from chess to checkers to modern classic...

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: Games
Event Details:

Use our space to play board games with friends or make new ones. Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection including everything from chess to checkers to modern classics. 

Paint Your Pal

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Celebrate Annapolis Arts Week at Discoveries! Bring a friend, stuffed animal, or lovie, and paint their portrait! All other supplies provided. 

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate Annapolis Arts Week at Discoveries! Bring a friend, stuffed animal, or lovie, and paint their portrait! All other supplies provided. 

soco D&D

Young Adventurer's Guild

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

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

Graphic illustration of various books

Paws to Read

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Call the Busch Annapolis Library at 410-222-1750 for available t...

Required
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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Call the Busch Annapolis Library at 410-222-1750 for available times and to register.

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.

 

multicolored lego bricks

Science Saturdays: LEGO Challenge

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Inspire your inner engineer with a LEGO challenge! Explore a different science topic the second Saturday of each month. Join us on July 13 for a Newspaper Adventure Challenge.&n...

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
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Inspire your inner engineer with a LEGO challenge!

Pile of red, blue, yellow, green and orange Legos

Lego Create Challenge

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

June Challenge: Build a Library!  A Maryland STEM Festival Event Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have...

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

June Challenge: Build a Library! 

A Maryland STEM Festival Event

Bike Rodeo!

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Meet us on top of the Green Garage at Westfield Annapolis where you'll learn about safe biking in Anne Arundel County and participate in a bike rodeo to practice your skills! Bikes...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Meet us on top of the Green Garage at Westfield Annapolis where you'll learn about safe biking in Anne Arundel County and participate in a bike rodeo to practice your skills! Bikes and safety equipment recommended.

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.

 

Anne Arundel County Library card shown in the foreground of an early evening photo overlooking Quebec City

Have Library Card Will Travel

All Day 6/10 - 8/25
Online Events
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Take a photo of yourself holding your Anne Arundel County Public Library card on your summer vacation or staycation. Tag @aacpl on Facebook or Instagram (make sure the photo is pub...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Take a photo of yourself holding your Anne Arundel County Public Library card on your summer vacation or staycation. Tag @aacpl on Facebook or Instagram (make sure the photo is publicly viewable) and we'll reshare!

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.