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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?

Community Service Crafternoon: A hand writing the word "Volunteer" in blue marker

Community Service Crafternoon

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Community Services
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Earn service hours while making a craft to serve a community need. Project to be announced.

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

Earn service hours while making a craft to serve a community need. Project to be announced.

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.

Watercolor paints and a gradient painting of blue and pink

"Share You Story With Pride" Gallery Hours

Monday, July 22, 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. 

person at a an easel in wheelchair

All Abilities Art

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Everyone deserves to experience and access the joy of making something beautiful. We welcome teen and adult artists of all abilities to an hour of making art and new friends.

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: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Everyone deserves to experience and access the joy of making something beautiful. We welcome teen and adult artists of all abilities to an hour of making art and new friends.

Heart pillows in different colors

Craft for a Cause: Heart Pillows

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come make heart pillows for cancer patients - and earn service hours at the same time! Finished pillows will be donated to Kits to Heart.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Come make heart pillows for cancer patients - and earn service hours at the same time!

Finished pillows will be donated to Kits to Heart.

Kids sitting in theater seats and eating popcorn while watching a movie

Movie and Craft Night

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch a movie on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Come join our crafting fun! Come watch a movie on our big screen and make a cool movie craft.

yellow cloth bag with yellow flower graphics on a red stripe

Family Craft Night: Reusable T-Shirt Bag

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Make a reusable shopping bag from a t-shirt. No sewing required! All supplies will be provided.

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), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Make a reusable shopping bag from a t-shirt. No sewing required! All supplies will be provided.

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Clickin and Brickin

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Stop by and put your building skills to the test with four different brick building stations! Build a miniature golf course, or a mashed up monster! Play a new twist on charades an...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Stop by and put your building skills to the test with four different brick building stations! Build a miniature golf course, or a mashed up monster! Play a new twist on charades and more!

An image of the sentence, "What's Your Hobby?" written in colorful chalk on a chalkboard.

Hobby Fair

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Games, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Looking to start a new hobby or meet up with fellow hobbyists and don't know where to start? Come check out our Hobby Fair! Enjoy meeting with a variety of local organizations, ...

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Games, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Looking to start a new hobby or meet up with fellow hobbyists and don't know where to start? Come check out our Hobby Fair!

Enjoy meeting with a variety of local organizations, clubs, and hobby groups that you can learn from and join!

An adult coloring at a table

Color Me Calm

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge? Come join us in this peaceful and low-stimulus environment.  Feel free to use our coloring materials ...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Older Americans
Event Details:

Are you looking for some peace and quiet to let your inner artist emerge?

Buddy Bracelets!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Happy Friendship Day! Come and celebrate friendship at the library by making friendship bracelets!

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Happy Friendship Day! Come and celebrate friendship at the library by making friendship bracelets!

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

Paint Night

Tuesday, July 30, 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.

Father with children playing a board game

Family Hangout

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Beat the heat and join us for some games, building block challenges, coloring, and more!

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, Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Beat the heat and join us for some games, building block challenges, coloring, and more!

2023 Story Quilt; colorful squares made by last year's participants

Adventure Awaits! Story Quilting Part 3

Wednesday, July 31, 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 final session of this series you’ll learn how to machine quilt fabric squares and prepare them for assembly into a finished wall hanging. Program is targeted to Adults and T...

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 final session of this series you’ll learn how to machine quilt fabric squares and prepare them for assembly into a finished wall hanging. Program is targeted to Adults and Teens 11+ who know how to use a sewing machine.

Tarot for Mindfulness

Tarot for Mindfulness

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever been curious about Tarot, and what these beautiful cards are used for? Join us for an introduction to Tarot. This will include how to find spreads, how to read the ca...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing
Event Details:

Have you ever been curious about Tarot, and what these beautiful cards are used for? Join us for an introduction to Tarot. This will include how to find spreads, how to read the cards, and how to apply these skills to your mindfulness journey.

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. 

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

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!

Man with glasses painting a small figure

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!
 

Paint like Pollock!

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun painting event where you'll get to throw paint around like famous painter Jackson Pollock did! Will be held outdoors if weather permits. 

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a fun painting event where you'll get to throw paint around like famous painter Jackson Pollock did! Will be held outdoors if weather permits. 

Famous painting made with yarn

Yarn Art

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun art project! We'll be making famous paintings with yarn. All 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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for a fun art project! We'll be making famous paintings with yarn. All supplies will be provided.

Stitch n'Chat details

Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome. Guests from the Embroiders Guild of American will be on hand to help those interested in learn more abou...

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for some social stitching! All types of stitchers are welcome. Guests from the Embroiders Guild of American will be on hand to help those interested in learn more about cross stitch and embroidery. 

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.