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International Snack Food Tasting

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Send your tastebuds around the world at our International Snack Food Tasting program! Explore other cultures through sweet and savory snacks and vote on your favorites.  No...

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+)
Program Type: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Send your tastebuds around the world at our International Snack Food Tasting program! Explore other cultures through sweet and savory snacks and vote on your favorites. 

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.

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Eco Adventures: Ultimate Animal Adventure

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join our Eco-Explorers on an adventure to track down the elusive rainbow lizard! Along the way, we are relying upon your explorer skills to help us make critical decisions all alon...

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

Join our Eco-Explorers on an adventure to track down the elusive rainbow lizard! Along the way, we are relying upon your explorer skills to help us make critical decisions all along the way.

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.

A messy paint palette with the word 'Art' written in white paint.

Let's Make Bad Art! (Teen Event)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Unleash your creative side and come make some "Bad Art" at the library! We will provide a plethora of inspiring materials, but feel free to bring any of your own materials, media, ...

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

Unleash your creative side and come make some "Bad Art" at the library! We will provide a plethora of inspiring materials, but feel free to bring any of your own materials, media, and muses. The wilder the better. 

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.

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Flying V Theatre presents: Bulleketroet

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

When a desperate woodcutter is sent on a wild-goose chase to find quick riches, he encounters something much darker in the woods instead. Based on Dutch lore, BULLEKETROET is an in...

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

When a desperate woodcutter is sent on a wild-goose chase to find quick riches, he encounters something much darker in the woods instead.

Books arranged in semi circle

Teen Writing Club

Thursday, July 11, 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...

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.

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Toddler Tinker Time

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive - through play!

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, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive - through play!

Happy sun finger drawn in the sand by a child. Sun surrounded by a green pair of flip flops, yellow pair of flip flops, towel, and seashells.

Preschool Summer Sensory Play

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Enjoy the adventure of exploring the smooth and warm textures of summer! This program is perfect for hands-on exploring and sensory play. Upcoming Preschool Art/Sensor...

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)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy the adventure of exploring the smooth and warm textures of summer! This program is perfect for hands-on exploring and sensory play.

Upcoming Preschool Art/Sensory Play:

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Eco Adventures: Ultimate Animal Adventure

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join our Eco-Explorers on an adventure to track down the elusive rainbow lizard! Along the way, we are relying upon your explorer skills to help us make critical decisions all alon...

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

Join our Eco-Explorers on an adventure to track down the elusive rainbow lizard! Along the way, we are relying upon your explorer skills to help us make critical decisions all along the way.

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.

Two mugs of coffee on a table, the handle of each mug is being held.

Senior Sip and Social

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a hot beverage while participating in a fun activity at our monthly social hour.

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.

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Process Art for Littles (Ages 0-5)

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Babies and children up to age 5 explore open-ended art activities with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, so please dress accordingly!

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: Arts & DIY, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events
Event Details:

Babies and children up to age 5 explore open-ended art activities with a focus on the creative process. This activity may get messy, so please dress accordingly!

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Saturday Storytime Surprise

Saturday, July 13, 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!

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Science Saturdays: Newspaper Adventure Challenge

Saturday, July 13, 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
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Go on an adventure with newspaper pages and tape to design and build a tent, a hat and a shoe. Work with a team or by yourself. Bring your ideas and we will provide the supplies. ...

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
Event Details:

Go on an adventure with newspaper pages and tape to design and build a tent, a hat and a shoe. Work with a team or by yourself. Bring your ideas and we will provide the supplies.

Mr. Lilo

Mr. Lilo Live!

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Lilo Gonzalez is a singer and songwriter who has touched the lives of many people with his fun yet thoughtful music, sending a message to adults and children of all cultures that w...

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Bilingual, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Lilo Gonzalez is a singer and songwriter who has touched the lives of many people with his fun yet thoughtful music, sending a message to adults and children of all cultures that we can and should unite to build a better world for all.

Summer Skills with Discoveries

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Bilingual, Books and Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Build your skills or learn a new one with Discoveries! Kids will have the opportunity to work on practical skills in this series of classes. This Month: Creative Writing Worksho...

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)
Program Type: Bilingual, Books and Writing, Special Events
Event Details:

Build your skills or learn a new one with Discoveries! Kids will have the opportunity to work on practical skills in this series of classes.

This Month: Creative Writing Workshop

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Stitch n'Chat

Saturday, July 13, 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.

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.

The Lion King Sing-a-long

Saturday, July 13, 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 games from the Pride Lands! 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 games from the Pride Lands! Dress up is welcome for this event. Enjoy a craft at the end. 

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Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

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), All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

 

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Books! The Magic is Real!

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis 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: 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: 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.

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewater Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

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Alien Adventure Escape Room!

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Put on your space suit, it's time to fly into the unknown universe to crack some puzzles.  So many mysteries to solve, so little time! Will you be able to escape the aliens?&n...

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: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Games, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Put on your space suit, it's time to fly into the unknown universe to crack some puzzles.  So many mysteries to solve, so little time!

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Books! The Magic is Real!

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis 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: 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: 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.

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Mangos to Apples Tumble from a Filipino Rainbow

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

  Lean in to hear the Mango Poem, go through the rainbow spectrum and be transported to Cebu, a Southern Island in the Philippines. We swim on the shores to meet sea creatu...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: Asian/Pacific American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

 

Groovy Nate

Groovy Nate

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater Library
Program Type:
African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funka...

Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), All
Program Type: African American Interest, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Groovy Nate® is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy—a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic. 

Bedtime Storytime -Adventures

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts about space while building early literacy skills.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts about space 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.