Games Check out our entire lineup of games, including bingo, chess, LEGOs and D20 programs, at aacpl.net/events . BOARD GAMES Enjoy board games and have fun with friends! Brooklyn Park Tuesday, January 17 at 3 pm Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Wednesdays, December 28 and January 25 at 11 am Edgewater Wednesday, January 18 at 5:30 pm
ANIME & MANGA CLUBS Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games and more. Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome! Deale Mondays, December 12 and February 6 and Tuesday, January 17 at 6 pm Glen Burnie Tuesdays, December 20, January 17 and February 21 at 6 pm Mountain Road Thursdays, December 1, January 26 and February 23 at 5:30 pm FOR TWEENS AND TEENS
TEEN BOOK CLUBS Crofton R READING REBELS Read an Award Winner Thursday, January 26 at 4:30 pm
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia Wednesday, February 22 at 4:30 pm
Deale R Pokémon Party! Tuesday, February 28 at 5:30 pm Make your own Pokéballs, play Pokémon trivia and catch the Pokémon hiding in the library! Discoveries: The Library at the Mall R Welcome to Warhammer Saturdays, December 10 and January 7 at 2 pm Learn with us as we explore Warhammer, the strategy wargame! Edgewater R Hunt a Killer: Mystery at Magnolia Gardens Saturday, January 21 at 2 pm Channel your inner detective to solve the mystery. Work with your fellow investigators to examine clues, solve
Broadneck Treat Yourself and Others Wednesday, February 8 at 3:30 pm Create pampering products for yourself while making something special for someone else. Busch Annapolis R DIY Gift Boxes, Bags & Tags Thursday, December 8 at 5 pm Create in our MakerSpace! We’ll provide gift tags, paper and bags — all you need to personalize holiday gifts! R Shadow of the Weird Wizard! Adventurers are seeking refuge in the Lands of the Weird Wizard. But in a land filled with danger, mystery and magic the only way to survive is to become a hero. Supplies provided. Deale Black History Month Crafternoon Thursday, February 2 at 4 pm Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 pm (reception) Create an art piece inspired by a famous African American artist. We will provide examples and supplies. Submit your creation to be displayed in our art gallery throughout Black History Month. Come back on February 23 for an art reception! Many more Black History Month events on page 3 Fantasy Role-Playing Saturday, February 25 at 2 pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck R Teen Art Nights Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 pm Monday, February 13 at 6 pm Hang out and socialize while completing an art project. Materials provided. Edgewater After School Games Thursdays, December 8, January 19 and February 16 at 4 pm Spend time after school with your friends and enjoy our collection of board games. R After Hours Lock-In: Life Sized Games Friday, January 27 at 6 pm Play epic life-sized games like giant Angry Birds, human foosball and more! Signed permission slip required. R One Love Workshop Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30 pm Watch a series of humorous short videos and discuss the differences between healthy and unhealthy behaviors in romantic relationships and friendships. Led by an Anne Arundel County Public Schools One Love facilitator. Linthicum Make a voodoo doll or anti-valentine, write a love letter (to yourself, someone else or a favorite fictional character), make a body scrub, eat snacks and play games! UnValentine’s Day Party Tuesday, February 14 at 4:30 pm
Severn Rainbow Reading: LGBTQ+ Teen Book Club
Odenton Tuesdays, December 13, January 10 and February 14 at 4:30 pm R Online Tuesdays, December 6, January 3 and February 7 at 6 pm
The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater Saturday, December 10 at 2 pm Join us at our seasonal book club for LGBTQ+ teens and their families where each season we will be reading a title with a LGBTQ+ theme and discussing it.
Broadneck Family Puzzle Night Tuesday, January 24 at 6 pm Bring your old puzzles to swap for new ones. Work together to complete a new puzzle! Brooklyn Park Make Your Own Board Games Wednesday, December 7 at 1 pm Invent your own board game. Use ancient or new board games for inspiration. Party with Nintendo Switch! Tuesdays, December 13, January 10 and February 14 at 4 pm Play games and have fun with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch Video Game System!
Maryland City at Russett R Bullet Journal 101 Tuesday, January 24 at 2 pm Bullet journaling is a mindfulness
Riviera Beach Teen Writers’ Club Tuesdays, December 13, January 10 and 24, February 14 and 28 at 6 pm Explore the craft of writing with the help of a volunteer from the Maryland Writers’ Association. A completed permission form is required for new attendees. Severn Zines: Art from the Fringes! Thursday, February 9 at 6 pm Learn about the fascinating and subversive history of zines and make one yourself! Severna Park Community Service Crafternoon Monday, January 23 at 2 pm Earn service hours while making a craft for someone in need. We will make no- sew winter hats to donate to the library coat tree. R Online Events Take College Courses While in High School Thursdays, December 1 and January 12 at 5 pm High school students are invited to meet with an admissions officer from Anne Arundel Community College to learn about the Early College Access Program. Teen Writing Club Thursdays, December 8, January 12 and February 9 at 7 pm Explore the craft of writing through writing prompts, discussion and feedback. Bring something you’ve already written to share or just listen.
puzzles and find the culprit. For ages 14+ and adults Mountain Road Scrabble
TEEN MOVIE NIGHTS! Deale Black Panther (PG-13, 2018) Thursday, February 9 at 6 pm Linthicum Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG, 2000) Monday, December 5 at 4:15 pm Black Panther (PG-13, 2018) Monday, February 6 at 4:15 pm
practice and journal rolled into one that helps you be productive. Learn how to create a bullet journal and decorate with decoupage! Mountain Road R Thrift Store Art Series: Art Revamp Tuesday, December 13 at 7 pm Get the chance to edit or add to an existing piece of thrift store art. Supplies provided. For teens and adults The Wednesday Wind Down Wednesdays, January 18 and February 15 at 4 pm Spend an afternoon with us – relaxing making art, playing games and more. Odenton Adulting 101 Adulting got you down? Come learn with the library.
Thursdays at 10:30 am For teens and adults R Online Events Trivia Night with New Castle County Libraries Wednesday, December 14 at 7 pm Join us for virtual trivia night with New Castle
One Night Ultimate Werewolf! Tuesday, February 21 at 6 pm Enjoy the mystery and chaos.
County Libraries (DE) as you compete against players from another state! Family Trivia Night Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Anti-Valentine’s Day Tuesday, February 14 at 6:30 pm This Anti-Valentine’s day party is all about celebrating the non-romantic relationships in our lives- family, friends and best of all self-love. Join us for crafts, snacks and a movie about friendship! SECOND SATURDAY SERVICE PROJECT Participate in a variety of hands-on service projects benefiting the local community. Make toys for SPCA animals Saturday, December 10 at 2 pm Join our teen advisory board Saturday, January 14 at 2 pm Create handmade cards and crafts Saturday, February 11 at 2 pm
Cooking Thursday, December 1 at 5:30 pm
Finance Tuesday, January 24 at 5:30 pm
Make Your Own Gifts Monday, December 5 at 4 pm
Make (and wrap) your own gifts for family, friends and loved ones for the upcoming gift-giving holidays. Supplies provided. R Keychain Design with Cricut Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 pm Learn how to design your own keychain using Cricut Design Space.
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