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Downs Park Family Day

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road - Off Site at Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Visit Mountain Road library at the Downs Park Family Day community event!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Mountain Road - Off Site
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Visit Mountain Road library at the Downs Park Family Day community event!

S@YL Kickoff: Touch-a-Truck

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Other In-library location at Severn Library
Program Type:
LGBTQIA+ Interest, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Kickoff the start of Summer @ Your Library and Pride month by joining us for a family friendly touch-a-truck! You'll be able to have a hands on opportunity to explore library vehic...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Other In-library location
Age Group: All
Program Type: LGBTQIA+ Interest, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Kickoff the start of Summer @ Your Library and Pride month by joining us for a family friendly touch-a-truck!

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Anime Program

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest
Age Group:
Adults
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: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest

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!

Silhouette of man on Movie camera, the Kanopy logo, and the words "The Great Movies at AACPL virtual discussion series"

The Great Movies Discussion: Summer Edition

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Each month, we will discuss a specific movie from our Kanopy collection. Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Each month, we will discuss a specific movie from our Kanopy collection. Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on Zoom.&nbs

Blood Drive Heart

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today! Click here to preregis...

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: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today!

Rafiki

Movie Mondays - Rafiki

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start your week off right with Movie Mondays! Join us coffee and snacks as we watch movie selections from across the world. Rafiki (NR) for June (Pride month) Official C...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Start your week off right with Movie Mondays! Join us coffee and snacks as we watch movie selections from across the world.

Rafiki (NR) for June (Pride month)

Official Competition (rated R) for July

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

Arnold Senior Center Book Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Alice Network by Kate Quinn at this month's meeting. This book club is held at the Broadneck Library in partnership with the Arnold Senior Center. Al...

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

We will be discussing The Alice Network by

deale anime and manga club

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

AACC Logo

Anne Arundel Community College Info Session

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to go to college, receive job training, or simply learn something new? Join an Anne Arundel Community College Admissions Officer to discover all that AACC has to offe...

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

Are you ready to go to college, receive job training, or simply learn something new? Join an Anne Arundel Community College Admissions Officer to discover all that AACC has to offer for students of all ages.

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Discover English Conversation Club / Club de Conversación Descubriendo Inglés

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join our conversation hour to practice speaking English in a fun and in an informal setting. There will be topics to get us chatting. In addition, you will have the chance to learn...

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: Adult Learning, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Join our conversation hour to practice speaking English in a fun and in an informal setting. There will be topics to get us chatting. In addition, you will have the chance to learn about FREE library resources available with your library card.

Using a cellphone to take photographs.

Virtual Visit: Better Smartphone Photography

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to take better photos with your smartphone? Photographer and teacher Christine Edwards will give us many great tips and tricks to help us learn about camera controls, c...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Do you want to take better photos with your smartphone? Photographer and teacher Christine Edwards will give us many great tips and tricks to help us learn about camera controls, composition, photo editing and so much more. 

green background with oranges and an image of coffee with the words English-Spanish Conversation Hour in english and spanish/fondo verde con naranjas y una imagen de café con las palabras Hora de conversación inglés-español en inglés y español

English-Spanish Conversation Hour

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Want to practice your Spanish or English speaking skills but don't have anyone to talk to? Join our conversation hour! There will be snacks, conversation prompts, and the chance to...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Want to practice your Spanish or English speaking skills but don't have anyone to talk to? Join our conversation hour! There will be snacks, conversation prompts, and the chance to learn about library and county resources!

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.

Pantry

Tuesday Community Pantry

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm unt...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: All
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services
Event Details:

The Community Pantry is open at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall the first Saturday of the month from 10 am until noon and the first T

Rainbow paint colors

Express Yourself Through Art

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come express yourself and your identity through art! We'll supply a variety of materials for participants to create paintings, collages, and other multi-media pieces.  This...

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

Come express yourself and your identity through art! We'll supply a variety of materials for participants to create paintings, collages, and other multi-media pieces. 

Hands strumming a ukulele

Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

It's easier than you think to have fun on the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele? No problem - yo...

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

It's easier than you think to have fun on the ukulele. We start with the basics, and you'll be playing songs by the end of your first session. Don't have a ukulele?

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Financial Literacy for Women

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events, Women’s Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A variety of social factors create financial challenges unique to women in America, such as longer lifespans, comparatively smaller salaries, and the expectation of being primary c...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events, Women’s Interest
Event Details:

A variety of social factors create financial challenges unique to women in America, such as longer lifespans, comparatively smaller salaries, and the expectation of being primary caregivers, all of which influence how they learn about and mana

image of gavel and legal books

Ask a Lawyer in the Library - Virtual Program / Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca - Programa Virtual

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructio...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointme

Woman on a blue background smiling at a laptop computer

Connected Devices Chromebook Giveaway

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

As part of AACPL's commitment to help close the digital divide, through a grant provided by Anne Arundel County, we are proud to participate in a free Chromebook giveaway for eligi...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

As part of AACPL's commitment to help close the digital divide, through a grant provided by Anne Arundel County, we are proud to participate in a free Chromebook giveaway for eligible Anne Arundel County residents.  Please visit 

Person knitting with blue yarn

Skeins & Stitches

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

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

Meet old friends and new while sharing your talents with others as we teach and learn the relaxing craft of knitting, crocheting and all forms of needlework. Everyone is welcome.

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. 

Conversation Speech Bubbles

English/Spanish Exchange - Intercambio de Idiomas

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Foundation Café at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice English and Spanish conversation in an informal environment. All language levels are welcome! En un ambiente informal, puede practicar conversar en inglés y en español. ¡T...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Foundation Café
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Practice English and Spanish conversation in an informal environment. All language levels are welcome! En un ambiente informal, puede practicar conversar en inglés y en español. ¡Todos son bienvenidos, no importa su nivel de los idiomas!

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.

Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, June 6, 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, June 6, 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.

 

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

Paint Night

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

Join us for a watercolor paint night! Complete a painting in a fun and relaxed environment.

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

Join us for a watercolor paint night! Complete a painting in a fun and relaxed environment.

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.