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Babies in Bloom

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis 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: 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)
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!

Friday Storytime Fun!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

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), All
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us every Friday for stories, songs and activities perfect for young children. Each week will be a different theme and activities!

Babies playing and laughing.

Babies at Play

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Babies at Play:

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

Babies at Play

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.

donuts and discussions

Donuts and Discussion for Adults

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Community Services, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing, and donuts.  

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: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Community Services, Older Americans
Event Details:

Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing, and donuts.

 

children dancing in programming room, balloons and scarves in the air

Let's Dance! / ¡Bailemos!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

It’s time for a Latin music dance party! Enjoy the rhythm of Latin music and learn some new moves with your baby, toddler, or pre-schooler/kindergartener.  ¡Es hora de una ...

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

It’s time for a Latin music dance party! Enjoy the rhythm of Latin music and learn some new moves with your baby, toddler, or pre-schooler/kindergartener. 

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road 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: Mountain Road Library
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!

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

Music and Movement

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Music & Movement:

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness

Music & Movement

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

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!

Scrapbooking page displayed

Scrapbooking Hangout

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a scrapbooking social! Work on an independent project and share ideas! Bring your own photos and scrapbook, and we will provide a variety of craft supplies for you to g...

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, Older Americans, Women’s Interest
Event Details:

Join us for a scrapbooking social! Work on an independent project and share ideas! Bring your own photos and scrapbook, and we will provide a variety of craft supplies for you to get creative.

"CRICUT"

Cricut Design Basics

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join us in learning all about the basics of Cricut Design Studio! Learn how this software will help you be a cut above the rest and how it is used when making designs with our Make...

Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Belcher Conference Room C
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in learning all about the basics of Cricut Design Studio! Learn how this software will help you be a cut above the rest and how it is used when making designs with our MakerSpace's Cricut Maker machine.

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

Summer Math Club

Friday, July 26, 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.

Small child with a messy, colorful painting

Pre-K Process Art

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations. FOR AGES 3 & 4

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Let's have some messy fun today!  Let your young people enjoy the process of creating art with no expectations.

FOR AGES 3 & 4

Dog with bookshelf

Paws to Read

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Paws to Read:

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Required
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: Special Events
Required

Paws to Read

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors.  

Event Details:

Call the Odenton Library at 410-222-6277 to register for a 15 minute appointment beginning two weeks before the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Animal Waiver Form

Programs that involve interaction with animals require a signed Animal Waiver Form. 


Las programas que tienen interacción con animales requieren un formulario de exención de animales firmado.

Person with gardening gloves planting flowers in soil

Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, July 27, 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/Hora del Cuento Bilingüe

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Bilingual Storytime:

Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish / Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, cancion...

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)
Program Type: Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Bilingual Storytime

Young children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready to read skills in English and in Spanish / Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de historias, canciones, rimas y actividades mientras desarrollan habilidades de lectura en inglés y en español.

Storytime graphic with various illustrated animals reading books

Family Storytime

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Las familias con niños pequeños disfrutan de...

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Storytime at Riviera Beach Library

Preschool Storytime

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
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: Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
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

Saturday Storytime Surprise

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Enjoy a different surprise storytime every week. Will there be a craft? Music? Dragons? Unicorns? Whatever the theme, families with little ones are sure to have a lot of fun!

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy a different surprise storytime every week. Will there be a craft? Music? Dragons? Unicorns? Whatever the theme, families with little ones are sure to have a lot of fun!

a drum and drumsticks

Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls.  ...

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: Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Come and try Cardio Drumming for Fun & Fitness. You can stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls. 

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.

 

Discoveries Olympics

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families can drop in anytime between 12pm and 5pm to participate in the Discoveries Olympics! Games and an obstacle course will be available for preschoolers to show off their athl...

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Families can drop in anytime between 12pm and 5pm to participate in the Discoveries Olympics! Games and an obstacle course will be available for preschoolers to show off their athletic skills. 

Books! The Magic is Real Logo

Books! The Magic is Real!

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Crofton Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Magician Joe Romano’s “Books! The Magic is Real! Show celebrates this summer’s  theme by weaving magic with stories about adventure.This show will ignite a passion for reading...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Magician Joe Romano’s “Books! The Magic is Real! Show celebrates this summer’s  theme by weaving magic with stories about adventure.This show will ignite a passion for reading that will last.

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!

a collection of colorful dice

Adventure Begins at Your Tabletop: TTRPGs for Kids

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us for beginner instruction on how to play Dungeons and Dragons, but designed for younger audiences with simpler TTRPG rules, then participate in a fun one shot where you'll p...

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: Games
Event Details:

Join us for beginner instruction on how to play Dungeons and Dragons, but designed for younger audiences with simpler TTRPG rules, then participate in a fun one shot where you'll put the skills you just learned to use in an adventure of your own!

Annapolis Opera poster

Annapolis Opera presents: Stories through Music

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. 

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.