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Line Dancing for Beginners

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Instructor Marie Brault will introduce basic line dance steps, provide guidance through the steps and demonstrate how to perform line dances to various genres of music. This class

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: Adult Learning, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:
Instructor Marie Brault will introduce basic line dance steps, provide guidance through the steps and demonstrate how to perform line dances to various genres of music. This class addresses the needs of beginners with attention to the basics of line ...
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindful Making

Tuesday, August 20, 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. 

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.  ...
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Family Movie Night - How to Train Your Dragon 2

Tuesday, August 20, 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, 2014 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, 2014 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!   Upcoming Movies @ Your Library: TBD ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Broadneck Needlecrafters

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome.

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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:
Sew, knit, needlepoint, crochet - we do it all! Meet old friends and new as we teach and learn from each other. Beginners welcome. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Queer Agenda Book Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Staff Conference Room at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting.  All identities are welcome! This month, we will be reading Greta and Valdin by Rebecca

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:
A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting.  All identities are welcome! This month, we will be reading Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, August 21, 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 appointment,...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafty Seniors

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a craft you are working on while visiting with your library neighbors.  Or, if you don't have your own project in the works, we will guide you as you create your own wor

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:
Bring a craft you are working on while visiting with your library neighbors.  Or, if you don't have your own project in the works, we will guide you as you create your own work of art using a variety of library provided art supplies.   ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting. Únase a un grupo de hablantes de inglés y español para practicar ha

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: Adult Learning, Bilingual
Event Details:
Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting. Únase a un grupo de hablantes de inglés y español para practicar hablar cualquiera de los dos idiomas en un ambiente divertido e informal...
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Chess Club

Wednesday, August 21, 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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Eat Around the World Family Potluck

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Bring a homemade or store-bought food or dish that is important to your family to share for a potluck supper! Your food should serve at least 10 people. We are unable to reheat or

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Bring a homemade or store-bought food or dish that is important to your family to share for a potluck supper! Your food should serve at least 10 people. We are unable to reheat or cook food at the library so please bring food that is ready to eat and...

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.

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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mad Hatters Knitting Club

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastport - Other In-library location at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participants may choose to work on their own knit and crochet projects or use our materials to work on projects that will be donated to a good cause.  

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport - Other In-library location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:
Participants may choose to work on their own knit and crochet projects or use our materials to work on projects that will be donated to a good cause.   ...
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art from Tik Tok: Pastels

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Create a pastel horizon that is seen on Tik Tok! Teens and Adults only. 

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:
Create a pastel horizon that is seen on Tik Tok! Teens and Adults only.  ...
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble

Thursday, August 22, 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. ...
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Summer @ Your Library Grand Finale!

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Courtyard at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come out and celebrate the end of the Summer @ Your Library Reading Challenge! Join us at the Edgewater library for games, activities and some good old fashioned summer fun.

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Courtyard
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:
Come out and celebrate the end of the Summer @ Your Library Reading Challenge! Join us at the Edgewater library for games, activities and some good old fashioned summer fun. ...
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Dance Party!

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

It’s time for a music dance party! Enjoy the music of the 1990's to today's best hits.  There will also be some K-pop in the dance mix. Learn some new moves with your family.&

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: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:
It’s time for a music dance party! Enjoy the music of the 1990's to today's best hits.  There will also be some K-pop in the dance mix. Learn some new moves with your family.  All ages are welcome!   ...
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movies At The Library: Beetlejuice (1988)

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Brush up on the rules in your Handbook For The Recently Deceased and join us at Severna Park Library for a frightful screening of Beetlejuice (1988). The spirits of a decea

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: Movies
Event Details:
Brush up on the rules in your Handbook For The Recently Deceased and join us at Severna Park Library for a frightful screening of Beetlejuice (1988). The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into th...
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Open Mic Night

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing, and poetry at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcom

Required
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: Books and Writing, Games, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing, and poetry at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome! Acts should be a duration of 3-5 minutes for each person or shared ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Donuts and Discussion for Adults

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Community Services, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing, and donuts.  

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Community Services, Older Americans
Event Details:
Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing, and donuts.   ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Department of Labor Presents: Vocational Rehab and Workforce Dev, Adult Learning

Friday, August 23, 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:

Workforce Development offers rehabilitation counselors in offices throughout Maryland to provide or arrange for services that may include career counseling, assistive technology, v

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:
Workforce Development offers rehabilitation counselors in offices throughout Maryland to provide or arrange for services that may include career counseling, assistive technology, vocational training and/or job placement assistance. Join us to learn m...
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Go Forth and Fort: Family Fort Night

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Other In-library location at Deale Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Adventure! Before this event begins, collect your summer reading prizes. Then we’ll enjoy some family-friendly stories and ca

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:
You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Adventure! Before this event begins, collect your summer reading prizes. Then we’ll enjoy some family-friendly stories and camp songs together. Afterwards, go forth and build your epic fort with ...

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Dog Days

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Hang out in the cool of the library with some special guests from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County and Pets on Wheels. Join us at 11am for a presentation on service dogs. Drop in to

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: Community Services, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:
Hang out in the cool of the library with some special guests from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County and Pets on Wheels. Join us at 11am for a presentation on service dogs. Drop in to meet one of the visiting therapy dogs and have a ball with our a...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, August 24, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

From Twilight to Sunshine: LGBTQ+ History in Maryland

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For as long as there has been a place called Maryland, there have been people whom we would today see as fitting within the LGBTQ+ community.    As cities grew in the

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:
For as long as there has been a place called Maryland, there have been people whom we would today see as fitting within the LGBTQ+ community.    As cities grew in the 19th century, newspapers began to offer tantalizing clues that all was...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. 

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:
Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls.  ...

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.