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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today! Click here to preregis...

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: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Young Kids at Play

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Other In-library location at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to play with toys, meet new friends, and explore the new library while learning about upcoming storytimes and programs. 

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to play with toys, meet new friends, and explore the new library while learning about upcoming storytimes and programs. 

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Preschool Play Dough Party

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

It's a play dough party! Preschoolers can build, squish, and explore color and texture with play dough. 

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, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

It's a play dough party! Preschoolers can build, squish, and explore color and texture with play dough. 

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Graphic Novel Book Club: Plants vs. Zombies by Paul Tobin and Ron Chan

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Read any Plants vs. Zombies graphic novel and join us for a discussion, activities, and crafts. For 3rd-6th grade

Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Special Events
Event Details:

Read any Plants vs. Zombies graphic novel and join us for a discussion, activities, and crafts.

For 3rd-6th grade

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Share your favorites, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork and cosplay. We will ...

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+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, Special Events
Event Details:

Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Club! Come hangout with us for Anime and Manga Share your favorites, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork and cosplay. We will have discussions, play games, watch shows, and more! 

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Inter-Galactic Music & Movement

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

May the force be with you as we celebrate the revenge of the sixth! Come in costume and be ready to listen to stories, dance, and make a craft. You won't find a more wretched hive ...

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)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

May the force be with you as we celebrate the revenge of the sixth! Come in costume and be ready to listen to stories, dance, and make a craft. You won't find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy anywhere else.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Visit: My Iran: Six Women Photographers

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual visit with the National Museum of Asian Art. This online tour, featuring the 2019–20 exhibition of the same name, highlights Iranian postrevoluti...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual visit with the National Museum of Asian Art.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Children will explore open ended activities and play by building, shaping, and manipulating objects to create something new. Curiosity and creativity abound, fosteri...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Children will explore open ended activities and play by building, shaping, and manipulating objects to create something new. Curiosity and creativity abound, fostering the development of cognitive and functional skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Basics Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you turning 65 soon? Or have you already turned 65? A State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselor will explain and answer your questions about Medicare. Bring a lunch t...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Are you turning 65 soon? Or have you already turned 65? A State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselor will explain and answer your questions about Medicare. Bring a lunch to enjoy during this presentation.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

PREKINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT EVENT WITH AACPS

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Adults
Event Details:

Do you need support completing your child's Pre-Kindergarten application for Anne Arundel County Public Schools?  Visit Discoveries: The Library at the Mall to meet representa...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Do you need support completing your child's Pre-Kindergarten application for Anne Arundel County Public Schools?  Visit Discoveries: The Library at the Mall to meet representatives from AACPS that can help you with the process!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

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!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...

Open
Required
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?

This event is in the "All" group.

Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
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: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Lawyer in the Library - Virtual Program / Haga una pregunta a un abogado en la biblioteca - Programa Virtual

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructio...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Event Details:

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Once you have signed up, you will be sent an intake sheet and instructions for meeting with the attorney. To register for an appointme

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.

Build the Best Nest

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Can you build a bird nest? Join naturalist Kerry Wixted to learn why, where, when and how birds build nests. Participate in a STEM challenge where kids use natural and recycled mat...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:

Can you build a bird nest? Join naturalist Kerry Wixted to learn why, where, when and how birds build nests. Participate in a STEM challenge where kids use natural and recycled materials to build the best bird nest they can.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Young Kids at Play

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Other In-library location at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to play with toys, meet new friends, and explore the new library while learning about upcoming storytimes and programs. 

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to play with toys, meet new friends, and explore the new library while learning about upcoming storytimes and programs. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anne Arundel Community College Information Session for Adult Learners

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult learners are invited to meet with an Admissions officer from Anne Arundel Community College   to learn about the admissions process for new and returning students. ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events
Event Details:

Adult learners are invited to meet with an Admissions officer from Anne Arundel Community College   to learn about the admissions process for new and returning students.

 

 

 

 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

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...

Open
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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Baby Prom

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Break out your dancing shoes and get your little one dressed in their itty-bitty best for our Third annual Baby Prom! Black-tie onesies optional.

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: Special Events
Event Details:

Break out your dancing shoes and get your little one dressed in their itty-bitty best for our Third annual Baby Prom! Black-tie onesies optional.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Preschool Literacy Fun!

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Build early literacy skills including letter name and sound recognition, sight word practice, blending sounds to read CVC words and more!  Activities include fun hands-on inte...

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

Build early literacy skills including letter name and sound recognition, sight word practice, blending sounds to read CVC words and more!  Activities include fun hands-on interactive games!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Young Kids at Play

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riviera Beach - Other In-library location at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to play with toys, meet new friends, and explore the new library while learning about upcoming storytimes and programs. 

Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Other In-library location
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Young children and their grown-ups are invited to play with toys, meet new friends, and explore the new library while learning about upcoming storytimes and programs. 

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Saturday Storytime Surprise

Saturday, May 11, 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!

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.