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Fairytale STEM: Three Billy Goats Gruff

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Let's build a bridge for The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Bring your imagination and engineering skills. 

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Let's build a bridge for The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Bring your imagination and engineering skills.  ...
A group of children eating lunch together at a cafeteria table.

Homeschool Lunch and Hangout

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy in the library meeting room with other homeschoolers, followed by indoor recess with games and activities. *Lunch is not provided.

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy in the library meeting room with other homeschoolers, followed by indoor recess with games and activities. *Lunch is not provided. ...
Home Sweet Homeschool Chalkboard

Homeschool Hangout: Field Day Special

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are welcome! This Homesc

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:
Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are welcome! This Homeschool Hangout we will be hosting a special FIELD DAY! Weather permittin...

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.

Building blocks

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

Tuesday, May 21, 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. ...
Lego 1

LEGO® Build and Create Monthly Challenge!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

We will have a monthly theme to inspire your build. This is a drop in program, swing by at a time that is convenient for you! We will have a monthly theme and Legos to inspire

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
We will have a monthly theme to inspire your build. This is a drop in program, swing by at a time that is convenient for you! We will have a monthly theme and Legos to inspire your build.   ...
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Conversations on Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Edgewater Library or online via Zoom to discuss artificial intelligence in a casual setting. Share your thoughts and discuss the opportunities and challenges afforde

Required
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the Edgewater Library or online via Zoom to discuss artificial intelligence in a casual setting. Share your thoughts and discuss the opportunities and challenges afforded by this technology. We will be joined by Dr. Angelo Thalassinidis, A...

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.

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.

legos

Build It

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations.

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. ...
Origami Crane

Origami Crafternoon

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Edgewater Library! Learn the Japanese art of origami, or paper folding. Make a simple paper crane or try a more advanced patt

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Edgewater Library! Learn the Japanese art of origami, or paper folding. Make a simple paper crane or try a more advanced pattern! All supplies will be provided. ...
Happy children

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!  

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), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:
Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!   ...
STEM graphic with science icons

Tinker Lab

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Broadneck - Community Meeting Room at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive! Featured activities will vary monthly.

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive! Featured activities will vary monthly. ...
A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Build & Play:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

S@YL Kickoff: Touch-a-Truck

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Severn - Other In-library location at Severn Library
Program Type:
LGBTQIA+ Interest, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Kickoff the start of Summer @ Your Library and Pride month by joining us for a family friendly touch-a-truck! You'll be able to have a hands on opportunity to explore library vehic

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Other In-library location
Age Group: All
Program Type: LGBTQIA+ Interest, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Kickoff the start of Summer @ Your Library and Pride month by joining us for a family friendly touch-a-truck! You'll be able to have a hands on opportunity to explore library vehicles, participate in Pride related crafts, and register for Summer @ Yo...
Home Sweet Homeschool Chalkboard

Homeschool Hangout: End of the Year Party!

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Celebrate the end of the school year with crafts, games and other fun activities! All ages are welcome! Homeschool caregivers will have the option to

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:
Calling all homeschoolers! Celebrate the end of the school year with crafts, games and other fun activities! All ages are welcome! Homeschool caregivers will have the option to participate in a focus group to offer feedback and suggestions we can ...

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.

Girl with science stuff

Little Scientist Storytime

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides) at Busch Annapolis Library
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Event Details:

Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities with a science theme. 

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, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities with a science theme.  ...
A heart built out of legos surrounded by scattered legos

LEGO Club

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Build & Play:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

multicolored lego bricks

Science Saturdays: LEGO Challenge

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room at Maryland City at Russett Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Inspire your inner engineer with a LEGO challenge! Explore a different science topic the second Saturday of each month. Join us on July 13 for a Newspaper Adventure Challenge.&n

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Inspire your inner engineer with a LEGO challenge! Explore a different science topic the second Saturday of each month. Join us on July 13 for a Newspaper Adventure Challenge.  ...
Pile of red, blue, yellow, green and orange Legos

Lego Create Challenge

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB at Riviera Beach Library (New Location Opening Soon)
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

June Challenge: Build a Library!  A Maryland STEM Festival Event Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
June Challenge: Build a Library!  A Maryland STEM Festival Event Test out your creative problem solving skills by solving our monthly challenges. Have the chance to have your finished work displayed at the Riviera Beach branch! STEM/STEAM ...
Lego 1

LEGO® Build and Create Monthly Challenge!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Event Details:

We will have a monthly theme to inspire your build. This is a drop in program, swing by at a time that is convenient for you! We will have a monthly theme and Legos to inspire

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), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
We will have a monthly theme to inspire your build. This is a drop in program, swing by at a time that is convenient for you! We will have a monthly theme and Legos to inspire your build.   ...
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Story Hike at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edgewater - Off Site at Edgewater Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Event Details:

Join us at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center for a special Story Hike! All are welcome to enjoy a story and learn about hiking etiquette at the Reed Center before we se

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Off Site
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Storytimes, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center for a special Story Hike! All are welcome to enjoy a story and learn about hiking etiquette at the Reed Center before we set off on the Fox Creek Nature trail to explore the flora and fauna on ...
a question mark plus a balled up piece of paper equals an exclamation point over a yellow background

Summer Math Club

Friday, June 14, 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. ...

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3-4:30 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Families are welcome to drop-in anytime between 3-4:30 PM for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®! ...
Multicolored Pile of Lego Bricks

Build It!

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Event Details:

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations.

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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. ...
rainbow

Science Saturday - Rainbows

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Deale - Community Meeting Room at Deale Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Explore color and weather through Rainbows! Learn all about these colorful natural occurrences as you create a rainbow and experiment with weather related activities.

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
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Explore color and weather through Rainbows! Learn all about these colorful natural occurrences as you create a rainbow and experiment with weather related activities. ...

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.