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Homeschool STEM

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Homeschool STEM provides an educational experience for ages 11 - 14 led by experts in their fields. More details about this program will be posted online soon!

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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: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Homeschool STEM provides an educational experience for ages 11 - 14 led by experts in their fields. More details about this program will be posted online soon!

A pencil resting on a notebook next to a lightbulb

Teen Creative Writing Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Practice your craft and find your community! Hone your skills or just have fun with writing prompts, games, and group discussion. 

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

Practice your craft and find your community! Hone your skills or just have fun with writing prompts, games, and group discussion. 

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.

Colorful glass chess pieces

Chess Club

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Other In-library location at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), 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: 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: Games

Chess Club

Play chess and learn from other players. For all ages and skill levels.

Japanese lucky cat

Teen Anime Hangout

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout! Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, cre...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to our Anime Hangout!

Hands strumming a ukulele

Easy Ukulele Learn and Strum

Tuesday, May 7, 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...

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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?

After School Hangout

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Meet up with friends after school to enjoy snacks and games in the Crofton Library Lobby. Thank you to Wegmans for the food donation. 

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games
Event Details:

Meet up with friends after school to enjoy snacks and games in the Crofton Library Lobby.

Thank you to Wegmans for the food donation. 

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.

Adventure Art

Art Night: Art Is An Adventure

Wednesday, May 8, 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! This month we will be ...

Open
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? Join us for a night of creating art!

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Scrabble

Thursday, May 9, 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.

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Teen Hangout

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room A at Severn Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

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

Calling all teens - Drop in for video games, crafts, movies, snacks and more every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm at Severn Library!

a group of people dancing in lines

Beginner Line Dancing Fun

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park 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!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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.

 

Hallyu

SoCo Hallyu

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Everything from the northern reaches of Japan, east through China, South past the Himalayas, and west to the Phi...

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, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Books and Writing, Games
Event Details:

Explore and experience the shows, music, and cultures of East Asia. Everything from the northern reaches of Japan, east through China, South past the Himalayas, and west to the Philippines - explore a world of pop culture and vibrant history.

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.

Books arranged in semi circle

Teen Writing Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Teen and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to s...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Teen and tweens ages 11-17 explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion, and feedback. Young writers are welcome to bring something they've already written to share, or just listen.

cup of coffee with a speech bubble made out of the foam

English-Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, 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, 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.

tarot

Read the Cards: Mental Health and Tarot

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore how to read and interpret tarot as a method of meditation, and stress relief. Work with tarot decks to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself, and even seek guidance fro...

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: Special Events
Event Details:

Explore how to read and interpret tarot as a method of meditation, and stress relief. Work with tarot decks to unlock a deeper understanding of yourself, and even seek guidance from the cards. 

Library Obstacle Course

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to run the gauntlet of the Severn Library obstacle course? Stop on by and try your hand at our daring challenges.

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to run the gauntlet of the Severn Library obstacle course? Stop on by and try your hand at our daring challenges.

Photo of Stepping Stones performers

Modeumbuk-Sound of the Wind

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of Korea during a captivating modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones.  

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

Experience traditional rhythms and sounds of Korea during a captivating modeumbuk performance by the youth drumming team, Stepping Stones.  

Joshua Craddock_ Self-Defense Program

Self Defense Workshop

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join instructor Joshua Craddock for a 90-minute self-defense workshop for teens and adults to gain a greater understanding of what “self-defense” really means. Learn how to appropr...

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: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Join instructor Joshua Craddock for a 90-minute self-defense workshop for teens and adults to gain a greater understanding of what “self-defense” really means.

Avatar the last airbender characters squatting down

ATLA: ESCAPE ROOM

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Escape the wrath of Firelord Ozai by teaming up to escape the fire nation and helping Aang become the Avatar! Call the branch at 410-222-0133 starting April 27 to register for a...

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+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Escape the wrath of Firelord Ozai by teaming up to escape the fire nation and helping Aang become the Avatar!

Call the branch at 410-222-0133 starting April 27 to register for a time slot. 

 

Free Immigration Consultation / Consulta Gratis de Inmigración

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Bilingual, Community Services, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Waleska Casiano-Matos, immigration lawyer from Casiano Law Office, will be providing free immigration consultations. Consultations can be given in English or Spanish. Individuals w...

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: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Bilingual, Community Services, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Waleska Casiano-Matos, immigration lawyer from Casiano Law Office, will be providing free immigration consultations. Consultations can be given in English or Spanish. Individuals will register for separate 20-minute appointments upon arrival.

photo of Ellen Quay

Ask a Narrator

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

 Join us at this Spring's "Ask A Narrator" Workshop where professional audiobook narrator Ellen Quay will introduce us to the wonderful world of audiobook creation!  Whet...

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: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

 Join us at this Spring's "Ask A Narrator" Workshop where professional audiobook narrator Ellen Quay will introduce us to the wonderful world of audiobook creation!  Whether you're interested in narrating, an author considering making an

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

Community Service Crafternoon

Saturday, May 11, 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. This month we will make homemade placemats for Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit organization that delivers meals to t...

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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. This month we will make homemade placemats for Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit organization that delivers meals to the homebound.

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.

A set of black dice (d10, d6, d12, d4, d8, d20, d12) on top of a paper depicting an elf shooting an arrow.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Teen Area at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Brave heroes wanted! Join forces with other daring adventurers and fight deadly monsters, meet strange foes, and search for fame and fortune! Our Adventure Party is currently Le...

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Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Required
Event Details:

Brave heroes wanted! Join forces with other daring adventurers and fight deadly monsters, meet strange foes, and search for fame and fortune!

Our Adventure Party is currently Level 3.

 

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.

pink yarn and crochet hook

Beginning Crochet

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn to crochet or work on your own project while enjoying the company of other fiber artists. Kids ages 7-11 years old will need an adult to help guide them as they learn.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Learn to crochet or work on your own project while enjoying the company of other fiber artists. Kids ages 7-11 years old will need an adult to help guide them as they learn.

a peace lily plant in a gray pot with the AACPL logo

Crofton Houseplant Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and plenty of time for questions and discussion.

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.