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Science Saturdays: Colorful Chromatography

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

Chromatography is a technique used to separate mixtures. Let’s predict and experiment to separate the colors in washable markers. Explore a different science topic the second Sa...

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

Chromatography is a technique used to separate mixtures. Let’s predict and experiment to separate the colors in washable markers.

Fairy tale pictures showing characters in need of rescue

Save the Princess! Escape Room

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

OH NO! the princess has been kidnapped! Can you help us save her? Come solve riddles and mysteries in this fairytale escape room. Sessions will also run at 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, an...

Required
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: Games, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

OH NO! the princess has been kidnapped! Can you help us save her? Come solve riddles and mysteries in this fairytale escape room.

Various people playing card game

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the forgotten realms and beyond! Enjoy a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition One Sh...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

For beginners and seasoned dungeon crawlers. Come make new friends and adventure together into the forgotten realms and beyond!

Enjoy a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition One Shot! Pre-generated Character Sheets will be provided.

Summer @ Your Library Grand Finale: D&D Escape Room!

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crofton Community Meeting Room at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Quest! Now it's time to escape the campaign! Using your D&D knowledge, work together to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes...

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

You've made it through the Summer at Your Library Quest! Now it's time to escape the campaign! Using your D&D knowledge, work together to find clues, solve puzzles, crack codes and collect your rewards!

For Adults.

The picture shows a scrapbook page of ice cream cones and a phrase that says "summer treats"

Summer Scrapbooking

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you take pictures this summer and wish you could create something special with them? Look no further! Stop by the library to create a scrapbook page of your summer memories!&nb...

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: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Did you take pictures this summer and wish you could create something special with them? Look no further! Stop by the library to create a scrapbook page of your summer memories! 

Various people playing card game

Game Exchange and Play

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Trade your gently used board games and puzzles with other gamers, and stick around for an afternoon of gaming.

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: Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Trade your gently used board games and puzzles with other gamers, and stick around for an afternoon of gaming.

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. 

Young Historians: Treasure Hunt

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Explore the world around you as we travel back in time to the age of adventurers! Young historians will have the opportunity to learn how explorers used maps and tools to trav...

Required
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, All
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Explore the world around you as we travel back in time to the age of adventurers! Young historians will have the opportunity to learn how explorers used maps and tools to travel the world, and will work together on their very own treasure hun

Cartoon style bag of movie popcorn crafting with rainbow yarn

Flicks with Sticks: Notting Hill (1999)(PG-13)

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis An...

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: Arts & DIY, Movies
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, other needlework and enjoy crafting along to a movie! Patterns will be provided for those who wish to knit or crochet items requested by Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-crafters also very welcome.

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.

Fairy tale pictures showing characters in need of rescue

Save the Princess! Escape Room

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

OH NO! the princess has been kidnapped! Can you help us save her? Come solve riddles and mysteries in this fairytale escape room. Sessions will also run at 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM, a...

Required
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: Games, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

OH NO! the princess has been kidnapped! Can you help us save her? Come solve riddles and mysteries in this fairytale escape room.

Encanto Sing-a-long

Saturday, August 10, 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 your favorite songs and play some games from a magical family! 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 your favorite songs and play some games from a magical family! Dress up is welcome for this event. Enjoy a craft at the end. 

Fairy tale pictures showing characters in need of rescue

Save the Princess! Escape Room

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room AB at Severn Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

OH NO! the princess has been kidnapped! Can you help us save her? Come solve riddles and mysteries in this fairytale escape room. Sessions will also run at 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM, a...

Required
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: Games, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

OH NO! the princess has been kidnapped! Can you help us save her? Come solve riddles and mysteries in this fairytale escape room.

Books arranged in semi circle

Book Lovers

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's a book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed.

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: Adults
Program Type: Books and Writing
Event Details:

It's a book club without the book! Chat about a book you've read and hear about great books that others have enjoyed.

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton 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: 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)
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!

1000 Books for Kindergarten Dance Party!

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Start your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey or celebrate your milestones with a dance party! You'll get a free book and bag just for signing up! Already signed up? Move your...

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, Special Events
Event Details:

Start your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey or celebrate your milestones with a dance party! You'll get a free book and bag just for signing up! Already signed up? Move your star up and get your prize. Dress up clothes encouraged!

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck 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...

Event Details:

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: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - 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!

Event Details:

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!

Baby looking at picture book

Babies In Bloom

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett 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: 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: 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 at Riviera Beach Library

Babies in Bloom

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach 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: Riviera Beach Library
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

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!

Baby looking at picture book

Babies in Bloom

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie 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: Glen Burnie 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!

Toddler Time

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park 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: 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, 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.

Toddler Time

Monday, August 12, 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:

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: 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:

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.

Babies in Bloom

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park 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: 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, 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!

Librarian holding a storybook and a puppet as several small children watch

Toddler Time

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck 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: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - 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.

Toddler Time

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

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: 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:

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.

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.