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Book Cover of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Discussion of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: a Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid We will meet every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles in a safe

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: Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Event Details:
Discussion of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: a Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid We will meet every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles in a safe and healthy space. All are welcome.  ...
minari

AAPI Film Series - Minari

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Severn Library welcomes you to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month with a screening of Minari (2021). A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, MINARI follo

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Event Details:
Severn Library welcomes you to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month with a screening of Minari (2021). A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, MINARI follows a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search o...

Microsoft Word Extended

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Computer Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn more Microsoft Word including using mail merge to print letters, labels, and envelopes: rind and replace foreign characters, bibliography, footnotes & endnotes. All cl

Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn more Microsoft Word including using mail merge to print letters, labels, and envelopes: rind and replace foreign characters, bibliography, footnotes & endnotes. All classes are taught on library computers. Please bring a USB flas...
a group of people dancing in lines

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
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!

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: Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Registration Required
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.

 

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons in the Library

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the Forgotten Realms and beyond!

Required
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: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the Forgotten Realms and beyond! ...

African American Genealogy

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hannah Lane will describe methods and resources related to African American genealogy research and for researching enslaved ancestors in Maryland. Reflecting on her personal experi

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Hannah Lane will describe methods and resources related to African American genealogy research and for researching enslaved ancestors in Maryland. Reflecting on her personal experiences in working with government records, Hannah will discuss how rese...
Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Monday, May 20, 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 ...
White and blue cover

Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The book selection this month is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: a novel by Gabrielle Zevin

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: Books and Writing
Event Details:
The book selection this month is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: a novel by Gabrielle Zevin ...
Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Crofton Village Garden Club Flower Show

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

The Crofton Village Garden Club will be holding a free Flower Show on May 21, 2 PM to 6 PM at the Library! There will be over 200 horticulture exhibits, 24 floral design exhibits,

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:
The Crofton Village Garden Club will be holding a free Flower Show on May 21, 2 PM to 6 PM at the Library! There will be over 200 horticulture exhibits, 24 floral design exhibits, 12 youth exhibits and several educational exhibits.  This flower ...
Maximizing your job search with AI.

AI Techniques for Job Seekers

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Career Development, Technology
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Power up your job search with AI (Artificial Intelligence)! This Brainfuse JobNow workshop will cover 3 key areas to help you maximize the power of AI (ChatGPT) when job searchi

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Career Development, Technology
Event Details:
Power up your job search with AI (Artificial Intelligence)! This Brainfuse JobNow workshop will cover 3 key areas to help you maximize the power of AI (ChatGPT) when job searching:   Tips for leveraging AI to create an attention-grabbin...
flyer for the baby shower

Community Baby Shower

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Women’s Interest
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Food, games, prizes, music and fun for women with a baby on the way! Sponsored by the Georgetown East Judy Center. Comida, juegos, premios, música y diversión para las mujeres e

Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Community Services, Women’s Interest
Event Details:
Food, games, prizes, music and fun for women with a baby on the way! Sponsored by the Georgetown East Judy Center. Comida, juegos, premios, música y diversión para las mujeres embarazadas. Evento patrocinado por Georgetown East Judy Center. ...
Stacks of quarters showing growing on soil with plants growing from the top.

Do You Know Who Has an Eye on your Money?

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to protect yourself from consumer scams, identity thefts and learn smart consumer purchasing decisions. Presented in partnership with the Annapolis Anne Arundel Financ

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:
Learn how to protect yourself from consumer scams, identity thefts and learn smart consumer purchasing decisions. Presented in partnership with the Annapolis Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition. ...
Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

Art Inspired By Music

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we listen to music from different genres as inspiration for creating pieces of art. All art supplies will be provided.

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: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:
Join us as we listen to music from different genres as inspiration for creating pieces of art. All art supplies will be provided. ...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie poster

Family Movie Night - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Tuesday, May 21, 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, 2023 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, 2023 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 ...
Person knitting with blue yarn

Broadneck Needlecrafters

Tuesday, May 21, 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. ...
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, May 22, 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,...
Woman on a blue background smiling at a laptop computer

Connected Devices Chromebook Giveaway

Wednesday, May 22, 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 Connected D...
Woman assisting patron at desktop computer

Anne Arundel Community College - Information Session for Adult Learners

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Career Development
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult learners will meet with an Anne Arundel Community College Admissions officer to learn about the admissions process for new and returning students, AACC Fields of Interest (tr

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: Adult Learning, Career Development
Event Details:
Adult learners will meet with an Anne Arundel Community College Admissions officer to learn about the admissions process for new and returning students, AACC Fields of Interest (transfer, career and certificate programs), transferability of credits a...
Artificial Intellience image

Conversations on Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Edgewater Library or online via Zoom to discuss artificial intelligence in a casual setting. Share your thoughts and discuss the opportunities and challenges afforde

Required
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, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the Edgewater Library or online via Zoom to discuss artificial intelligence in a casual setting. Share your thoughts and discuss the opportunities and challenges afforded by this technology. We will be joined by Dr. Angelo Thalassinidis, A...

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.

Various instruments laid out on floor including symbols, drum, keyboard, microphone, and guitar

Beginner's Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking

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: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:
Come jam with us at the library! Our traditional Bluegrass jam is both for folks new to bluegrass music interested in learning its standards and those with more experience seeking to develop deeper knowledge of tunes commonly played. This group meets...

Demystifying Elder Law: A workshop for Seniors and Those who Love Them

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:45pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about how the law can affect you and your loved ones with particular stress on wills, trusts, and elder law. 

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: Adult Learning
Event Details:
Learn about how the law can affect you and your loved ones with particular stress on wills, trusts, and elder law.  ...
Various people playing card game

Scrabble

Thursday, May 23, 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, May 23, 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.

 

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Foraging 101

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to forage at the library! Anne Arundel County Park Ranger Victor Jones will introduce basic foraging how-tos, including how to spot edible plants, how to avoid dangerous

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, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:
Learn how to forage at the library! Anne Arundel County Park Ranger Victor Jones will introduce basic foraging how-tos, including how to spot edible plants, how to avoid dangerous look-alikes, how to prepare foraged food, and more!  ...

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.