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Paws to Read

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Call the Busch Annapolis Library at 410-222-1750 for available t...

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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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing
Required
Event Details:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Call the Busch Annapolis Library at 410-222-1750 for available times and to register.

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.

 

multicolored lego bricks

Science Saturdays: LEGO Challenge

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Inspire your inner engineer with a LEGO challenge! Explore a different science topic the second Saturday of each month. Join us on July 13 for a Newspaper Adventure Challenge.&n...

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)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Inspire your inner engineer with a LEGO challenge!

Pile of red, blue, yellow, green and orange Legos

Lego Create Challenge

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

June Challenge: Build a Library!  A Maryland STEM Festival Event Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have...

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

June Challenge: Build a Library! 

A Maryland STEM Festival Event

Bike Rodeo!

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Meet us on top of the Green Garage at Westfield Annapolis where you'll learn about safe biking in Anne Arundel County and participate in a bike rodeo to practice your skills! Bikes...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Special Events, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Meet us on top of the Green Garage at Westfield Annapolis where you'll learn about safe biking in Anne Arundel County and participate in a bike rodeo to practice your skills! Bikes and safety equipment recommended.

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.

 

Anne Arundel County Library card shown in the foreground of an early evening photo overlooking Quebec City

Have Library Card Will Travel

All Day 6/10 - 8/25
Online Events
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Take a photo of yourself holding your Anne Arundel County Public Library card on your summer vacation or staycation. Tag @aacpl on Facebook or Instagram (make sure the photo is pub...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Take a photo of yourself holding your Anne Arundel County Public Library card on your summer vacation or staycation. Tag @aacpl on Facebook or Instagram (make sure the photo is publicly viewable) and we'll reshare!

A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Build & Play:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

pink yarn and crochet hook

Beginning Crochet

Monday, June 10, 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.

Square graphic with a fire in a stone fire ring and a marshmallow roasting on a stick. Text on graphic says, "Glen Burnie Library: Campfire Stories".

Campfire Stories

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Gather around the campfire, and together we'll tell a story unlike any story told before! With this interactive family storytime, we can create an alternate ending to a storytime f...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Storytimes, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Gather around the campfire, and together we'll tell a story unlike any story told before! With this interactive family storytime, we can create an alternate ending to a storytime favorite or we can create an entirely new adventure.

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.

Microphone

Open Mic Night

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum 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, poetry, jokes, whatever at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ag...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - 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
Event Details:

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing, poetry, jokes, whatever at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome! You can be a star!

Various people playing card game

Party with Nintendo Switch!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!

Lego 1

LEGO® Build and Create Monthly Challenge!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

We will have a monthly theme to inspire your build. This is a drop in program, swing by at a time that is convenient for you! We will have a monthly theme and Legos to inspire...

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: Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

We will have a monthly theme to inspire your build. This is a drop in program, swing by at a time that is convenient for you! We will have a monthly theme and Legos to inspire your build.

 

Up movie poster.

Family Movie Night - Up

Tuesday, June 11, 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, 2009 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, 2009

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!  

Homeschool Book Swap: A cart covered in books and school supplies

Homeschool Curriculum, Book, Puzzle and Game Swap

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the school year by helping others get ready for the next. Bring your gently used books and materials and exchange them for "new to you" curriculum tools. All b...

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: Community Services, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the school year by helping others get ready for the next. Bring your gently used books and materials and exchange them for "new to you" curriculum tools.

Various people playing card game

Party with Nintendo Wii!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Wii Video Game System!

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+)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Wii Video Game System!

Black and white chess pieces displayed on a chess board

Chess Club

Wednesday, June 12, 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.

The Paperback Writers - An Adventure Singalong

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

AACPL staff band The Paperback Writers are back for another summer of music and fun! Join us for covers of classic adventure-themed songs.

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: Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

AACPL staff band The Paperback Writers are back for another summer of music and fun! Join us for covers of classic adventure-themed songs.

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Story Hike at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewater - Off Site at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center for a special Story Hike! All are welcome to enjoy a story and learn about hiking etiquette at the Reed Center before we se...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Off Site
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center for a special Story Hike!

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Adventure Movie Afternoon: Wonka!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a family movie with us! This month, we'll be watching the 2023 film, Wonka (PG). Bring your friends, a blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event...

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: Movies
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a family movie with us! This month, we'll be watching the 2023 film, Wonka (PG). Bring your friends, a blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event! 

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.

a question mark plus a balled up piece of paper equals an exclamation point over a yellow background

Summer Math Club

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Build your math skills this summer with art, games and puzzles! Intended for older elementary students, but open to anyone 6 - 10. No prior knowledge required. Drop in for one sess...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Build your math skills this summer with art, games and puzzles! Intended for older elementary students, but open to anyone 6 - 10. No prior knowledge required. Drop in for one session or come to all.

Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It!

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations.

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations.

rainbow

Science Saturday - Rainbows

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore color and weather through Rainbows! Learn all about these colorful natural occurrences as you create a rainbow and experiment with weather related activities.

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore color and weather through Rainbows! Learn all about these colorful natural occurrences as you create a rainbow and experiment with weather related activities.

Image of ocean creatures with the words "Sing-a-long"

The Little Mermaid Sing-a-long

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us to sing songs from your favorite mermaid Ariel! Dress up is welcome for this event. Enjoy a craft at the end. 

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us to sing songs from your favorite mermaid Ariel! Dress up is welcome for this event. Enjoy a craft at the end. 

STEM graphic with science icons

Elementary STEM Three Billy Goats Gruff

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Read The Three Billy Goats Gruff and build a bridge that can help the goats get safely across the water. 

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: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Read The Three Billy Goats Gruff and build a bridge that can help the goats get safely across the water. 

Summerween Masquerade

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Come celebrate Summerween with a costume contest! Put on your best costume and join us for a mask craft, masquerade, and a chance to win prizes!

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

Come celebrate Summerween with a costume contest! Put on your best costume and join us for a mask craft, masquerade, and a chance to win prizes!

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.