FOR TWEENS & TEENS 😎
Games for Everyone! Brooklyn Park Pokémon Go Pokéstop & Gym Tour! Wednesdays, December 1 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23 at 3:45 pm Walk with library staff and search for elusive Pokémon in the Pokémon Go game! Visit several Pokéstops and PokéGyms in Brooklyn Park. Pokémon Go App required. Edgewater R Wings of Fire Escape Room Saturday, January 22 from 10 am to 5 pm Show off your Wings of Fire knowledge in this fun escape room for kids and families! Call the Edgewater Library to register your group for a 45-minute appointment. R Pokemon Party! Wednesday, February 16 at 5:30 pm Make your own Pokeballs, play Pokemon trivia and catch the Pokemon hiding in the library! Feel free to bring your own Pokemon cards and devices to play Pokemon Go. Severna Park Beyond Monopoly: Board Game Club Wednesdays, December 29 and January 26 at 6 pm Bring your friends or make some new ones while playing games and discover the variety of experiences modern tabletop gaming has to offer you!
BUILD & PLAY WITH LEGO BRICKS ® Crofton Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30 pm For adults
Glen Burnie R After Hours Winter Cosplay Party! Saturday, January 15 at 6 pm
Odenton Poetry and Art Club Mondays, December 6, January 3 and February 7 at 3:30 pm Create, write, remix and relax! Use materials supplied by the library to express yourself! STEAM Tuesdays Tuesdays, December 14, January 11 and February 8 at 4 pm Embrace your inner scientist and artist to create through building, taking apart and repurposing everyday materials. Teen Time! December 15, January 19 and February 16 at 3:30 pm Play board games, create art, perform music ...whatever! No registration required. Drop in to meet with old and new friends to refresh, relax and remix after school! D20 Gamers Club Thursdays, December 16, January 20 and February 17 at 6:30 pm Enjoy the role-playing and adventures of Dungeons and Dragons! Recommended to bring a character sheet, dice set Join us for a day of film dedicated to the celebration of Black joy. All are welcome (films will be rated PG-13 or lower). See also: Adult Black Joy Film Fest, page 3. R Virtual Teen Events Take College Courses while in High School with Anne Arundel Community College Thursday, December 2 at 5 pm High school students are invited to meet with an admissions officer from AACC to learn about the Early College Access Program (ECAP) enrollment process, the 50 percent tuition reduction and the $200 per semester ECAP grant. Virtual Anime & Manga Club! Tuesdays, December 7, January 4 and 18, February 1 and 15 at 6 pm Join your fellow Otaku online and enjoy discussing your favorite anime and/or manga with others. Artwork sharing and cosplay is always welcome! Saving & Investing 101 for Teens Tuesday, December 14 at 7 pm Join us for an interactive class on the basics of saving for short and long-term goals as well as investing in your future. Presenter: Crusaders for Change, LLC R Tech Tuesday: Building A Blog Tuesday, January 11 at 6:30 pm Learn how to develop a blog by using free online software. and your imagination! Beginners welcome. Teen Film Fest: Celebrating Black Joy Saturday, February 19 at 10 am
Broadneck R Crochet Club Wednesday, January 19 at 4:30 pm Get together for an afternoon of relaxed crochet and conversation. All levels of experience are welcome. Materials provided. Deale Learn to create your own bath bombs using simple items you can find at home. We will provide the supplies and recipe. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall R Teen Mario Kart Tournament Wednesday, December 8 at 3 pm and Monday, February 21 at 11 am Sign up for a Mario Kart Tournament to prove your skills. Winners get both bragging rights and a gift card! Cosplay Q&A Saturday, February 5 at 2 pm R Bath Bombs Workshop Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm
R Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Thursdays, December 16, January 13 and February 17 at 4 pm Take on building challenges. Linthicum Thursdays, January 27 and February 24 at 6:30 pm Odenton Saturdays, January 15 and February 19 at 2 pm BINGO Broadneck Mondays, December 6, January 3 and February 7
R BOOK CLUBS Talk books, enjoy activities and more! Busch Annapolis R Comic Book Club War Bringer
A special after-hours event for anime and manga fans! Cosplay is the name of the game for this event, so be creative and have fun. Permission slips signed by a parent/guardian are required and will be sent prior to the event to the emails used at registration. R Lady Brion: Art of the Spoken Word Tuesday, February 8 at 6 pm Lady Brion is a local, award-winning and international spoken word artist, poetry coach, activist, organizer, and educator. She will be running a spoken word workshop for teens - teaching them what spoken word (any poetry recited aloud) is all about. She will also be Don’t know what to get your friends and family for the holidays? Come make a simple craft that you can give as a gift this season. For teens and adults Mountain Road Game Night Tuesday, December 7 at 4 pm Come in from the cold for some hot chocolate and some great games—classics and new favorites! MasQUEERade Saturday, January 15 at 4 pm Celebrate the new year with Pride! Music, dancing, crafts and more with your LGBTQ+ fam and ally friends! Prizes for best (family-safe) costumes! All ages welcome! performing a piece of her own! Maryland City at Russett R Nifty Thrifty Holiday Gifts Wednesday, December 1 at 7 pm
by Louise Simonson and Leigh Bardugo Thursday, December 16 at 6 pm
at 6:30 pm Linthicum Thursdays, January 13 and February 10 at 6:30 pm Riviera Beach Animal Crossing Bingo Tuesday, December 28 at 2 pm
I AmNot Starfire by Mariko Tamaki Thursday, January 13 at 6 pm
Cosplay enthusiasts will hear from a panel of costume professionals and experienced hobbyists. Learn about how to get ideas, plan your cosplay and essential tips and techniques for success. Glue guns and sewing machines available (no prop weapons, please). Celebrate. Period. Monday, February 21 at 3 pm Socialize with friends and take time to appreciate your period by making your own menstruation self-care kit. Edgewater Mind Resilience for Tweens and Teens Wednesday, December 8 at 6 pm Join a mental/behavioral health expert from Mind Resilience to learn about strategies and techniques that tweens and teens can use to develop the strengths, skills and resources that interrupt and prevent downward spirals, and enable and promote upward spirals. See more mind resilience programs for adults and kids on pages 9 and 14. R After Hours Lock-In Party Friday, February 11 at 6 pm
Ms. Marvel Vol. 1 Destined by Saladin Ahmed Thursday, February 10 at 6 pm
R Dungeons & Dragons Workshops at the Severna Park Library Learn to play DnD in this round of workshops and game sessions. Over the three sessions below, we’ll provide everything you need to get questing! Partner: Third Eye Comics Character Building Workshop Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30 pm Gameplay Tuesday, January 18 at 6:30 pm Campaign Play Tuesday, February 15 at 6:30 pm
Crofton
Jinxed by Amy McCulloch Wednesday, January 26 at 4:15 pm
R Virtual Trivia Nights and Bingo Trivia Night with New Castle County Libraries Wednesday, December 8 at 7 pm For teens and adults
Disney Virtual Trivia Night Wednesday, January 19 at 7 pm Superhero Trivia: Villain Edition Thursday, January 27 at 7 pm Musical Monday Virtual Trivia Monday, February 7 at 6:30 pm Parks and Rec Trivia: Galentine’s Day Edition Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm
Legend of Korra Trivia Night Monday, December 13 at 7 pm Tolkien Virtual Trivia Night Monday, January 3 at 6:30 pm Broadway Music BINGO Tuesday, January 18 at 6:30 pm
Tales of the Talented Tenth by Joel Christian Gill
Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with activities, games, prizes and more! Signed permission slip required. R DIY Bath Bombs and Body Scrubs Saturday, February 26 at 10 am Make homemade bath bombs and body scrubs using natural materials and essential oils.
Wednesday, February 23 at 4:15 pm
Lady Brion
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