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Library Olympiad

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater - Courtyard at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Are you a library Olympian? Test your library skills in a variety of challenges including book stacking, speed-alphabetizing, shelving relay races, and more. Bring the whole family...

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

Are you a library Olympian? Test your library skills in a variety of challenges including book stacking, speed-alphabetizing, shelving relay races, and more.

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.

 

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Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Thursday, August 1, 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.

 

Reuse Repair Upcycle

Upcycled Textiles: T-Shirts

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know the Odenton Library has sewing machines available? Did you know American’s throw away 17 million tons of fabric each year? Bring a couple of old T-Shirts and join us t...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Did you know the Odenton Library has sewing machines available? Did you know American’s throw away 17 million tons of fabric each year?

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.

 

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
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! Basic requirements for...

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: Health & Wellness
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!

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

"Share You Story With Pride" Gallery Hours

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. 

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Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, August 3, 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.

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Clínicas: Inmigración y Salud | Clinics: Immigration & Health

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Hispanic/Latino Interest, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Military/Veterans Interest, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Clínicas 1-Waleska Casiano-Matos, abogada de inmigración de Oficina Jurídica de Casiano, va a ofrecer consultas gratis de inmigración. Se puede dar consultas en inglés o español...

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: Adults
Program Type: African American Interest, Arab American Interest, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Hispanic/Latino Interest, LGBTQIA+ Interest, Military/Veterans Interest, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Clínicas

Blood Drive Heart

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
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!

Mr. Malcolm's List

Movie Mondays - Mr. Malcolm's List

Monday, August 5, 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

Painted rock that says "Always be kind"

Kindness Rocks!

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Help us spread kindness in our community! We will decorate rocks with inspiring messages and designs.  You can place your finished rock in Eastport's Rock Garden for othe...

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Help us spread kindness in our community! We will decorate rocks with inspiring messages and designs.  You can place your finished rock in Eastport's Rock Garden for others to enjoy or take it home to share with someone special. &nb

Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See

Arnold Senior Center Book Club

Monday, August 5, 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 Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See at this month's meeting. This book club is held at the Broadneck Library in partnership with the Arnold Senio...

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 Lady Tan's Circle of Women by

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

"Share You Story With Pride" Gallery Hours

Monday, August 5, 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. 

deale anime and manga club

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, August 5, 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!

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Discover English Conversation Club / Club de Conversación Descubriendo Inglés

Monday, August 5, 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.

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, August 5, 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.

SUMMER @ YOUR LIBRARY GRAND FINALE: D&D ESCAPE ROOM!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Quest! Now it's time to escape the campaign! Using your D&D knowledge, work together to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes...

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

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Quest! Now it's time to escape the campaign! Using your D&D knowledge, work together to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes and collect your rewards!

For Teens and Adults.

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National Night Out Community Event

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Enjoy games, gi...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Enjoy games, giveaways and free food, courtesy of our community partners. The

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.

Hands strumming a ukulele

Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, August 6, 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?

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, August 7, 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

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Skeins & Stitches

Wednesday, August 7, 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.

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Miniature Figure Painting Party

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come paint your own miniature figure perfect for your favorite Table Top Game character(s)! Paints, brushes, and a limited number of minis are provided. You are welcome and encoura...

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, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Come paint your own miniature figure perfect for your favorite Table Top Game character(s)! Paints, brushes, and a limited number of minis are provided. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own mini figures to paint!
 

Various people playing card game

Board Game Night

Wednesday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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.

The words "book Club" with a smiley face

Walking Book Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Exercise your body and mind as we walk the mall and discuss what you've been reading lately! Stop by the library afterwards to pick up your next read.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Exercise your body and mind as we walk the mall and discuss what you've been reading lately! Stop by the library afterwards to pick up your next read.

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.

 

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.