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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.

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

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), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

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), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

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.

Annapolis Opera poster

Annapolis Opera presents: Stories through Music

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

An image depicting a miniature man painting the words "THINK BIG" on a green pipe and green wall.

Make a Mini-Adventurer!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Makerspace at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come bring a miniature or adopt an unpainted adventurer from the library to decorate! Will they become the hero of your next quest, the villain, or perhaps your D&D party's fav...

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+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games
Event Details:

Come bring a miniature or adopt an unpainted adventurer from the library to decorate! Will they become the hero of your next quest, the villain, or perhaps your D&D party's favorite NPC? You decide!

Panda-Art

Art Night- Kawaii Art

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? Have you always wanted to learn how to create your very own masterpiece? Join us for a night of creating art! During Art Night, we...

Required
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
Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy painting, drawing or sketching? Have you always wanted to learn how to create your very own masterpiece?

Friday Storytime Fun!

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

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

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Image of women practicing chair-supported down dog

Chair Supported Yoga

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice gentle movement, breathing, and meditation with a chair-supported, beginner-friendly yoga practice.  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Practice gentle movement, breathing, and meditation with a chair-supported, beginner-friendly yoga practice.  

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.

 

Regie Cabico image

Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

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), All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

 

Regie Cabico image

Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

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), All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

 

Maryland Department of Labor

Department of Labor Presents: Is Your Mortgage Late? Don’t Wait! Be Proactive.

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If your mortgage is late and you don’t know what to do, this workshop is for you. Are you falling behind or have you already received a Notice of Intent to Foreclose? We’ll share i...

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

If your mortgage is late and you don’t know what to do, this workshop is for you. Are you falling behind or have you already received a Notice of Intent to Foreclose?

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations.

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations.

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Crofton - Lobby at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Ask A Master Gardener:

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Ask A Master Gardener

Ask gardening questions and bring your bug, weed or plant in a sealed plastic bag for analysis.

An image of the logo for Meki's Tamure Polynesian Art Group. It features a wooden sign with their name on it with a darker border. There is a guitar to the left, a flower to the right, and grass surrounding the left and right sides of the sign.

Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc. will present an ...

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc.

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 1 - 3 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 1 - 3 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

Man on adventure

Adventure Begins! Matinee Movie - Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Family movie matinee with a fun adventure movie. Adventure Begins! with Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark. MPAA rating: PG. Run Time 115 min.

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Family movie matinee with a fun adventure movie. Adventure Begins! with Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

MPAA rating: PG.

Run Time 115 min.

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.

Mister Jon

Rock and Rhyme with Mr. Jon and Friends

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winner Mr. Jon for a concert for the whole family.  This musical comedy show will have everyone up and dancing and laughing along for an ex...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winner Mr.

Mister Jon

Rock and Rhyme with Mr. Jon and Friends

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Summer @ Your Library (S@YL):

Event Details:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winner Mr. Jon for a concert for the whole family.  This musical comedy show will have everyone up and dancing and laughing along for an ex...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events

Summer @ Your Library (S@YL)

Event Details:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winner Mr.

Adult Crafternoon

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of crafting!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of crafting!

dragon w d20

SoCo D&D Club

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Welcome Adventurers! Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons!  Recommended to bring a completed Standard Array character sheet (lv 2), dice set, ...

Required
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: Games, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

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

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.