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Front cover of the novel Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Adult Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

***Rescheduled from May 9th*** Join us at the Crofton Library for our Adult Book Club! This month we will discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. After T...

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: Books and Writing
Event Details:

***Rescheduled from May 9th***

Voice Your Story, Opera Baltimore

Voice Your Story with Opera Baltimore

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

"Voice your Story" is Opera Baltimore's interactive programming for children and youth, offering wellness-oriented opera-based storytelling activities. This programming includ...

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Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
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Event Details:

"Voice your Story" is Opera Baltimore's interactive programming for children and youth, offering wellness-oriented opera-based storytelling activities.

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.

meki's logo

Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc. will present an ...

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

Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki’s Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc.

Parachute Fun

Parachute Play for Seniors

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fun and games are not just for kids. Young at heart seniors are invited to join us for parachute games both sitting or standing. Enjoy movement and music together.

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: Older Americans
Event Details:

Fun and games are not just for kids. Young at heart seniors are invited to join us for parachute games both sitting or standing. Enjoy movement and music together.

Houseplant Repotting Demonstration- RAIN DATE

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Whether your thumb is green or not so green, we welcome plant enthusiasts to join us for a drop-in program as we repot some of the resident branch plants. Staff will be available t...

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: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Whether your thumb is green or not so green, we welcome plant enthusiasts to join us for a drop-in program as we repot some of the resident branch plants.

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, May 18, 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.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies in Bloom:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your c...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

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!

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

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 credit

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

FarmUnity Spring Harvest Festival

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the planting season at the FarmUnity community garden! Bring the whole family for demonstrations, crafts, STEM activities and more. Hopefully, the strawberr...

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

Join us as we celebrate the planting season at the FarmUnity community garden! Bring the whole family for demonstrations, crafts, STEM activities and more. Hopefully, the strawberries will be ready to pick! 

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.

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, May 25, 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.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Bilingual Storytime: American Sign Language

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Event Details:

Crofton High School ASL Honor Society joins the Crofton Library in presenting a Bilingual Storytime in American Sign Language. Books, songs, and activities will be presented in spo...

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)
Program Type: Accessibility, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Event Details:

Crofton High School ASL Honor Society joins the Crofton Library in presenting a Bilingual Storytime in American Sign Language. Books, songs, and activities will be presented in spoken word and American Sign Language.  

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.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies in Bloom:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your c...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Toddler Time

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Toddler Time:

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Preschool Storytime:

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Preschool Storytime

Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, June 1, 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.

A projector projecting a film

Anime Watch Party

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Anime/Manga Club:

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and co...

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: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Movies

Anime/Manga Club

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies in Bloom:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your c...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

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.