FYI... LIBRARY CLOSINGS Labor Day : Sunday and Monday, September 3 and 4
FOR TWEENS & TEENS
MOVIES T E E N
AUTHOR VISITS FOR TEENS
Broadneck Teen Puzzle and Game Hangout Thursday, November 2 at 3:30 pm Take a break after school to do puzzles and play games with friends. Brooklyn Park Tabletop Game Fun! Wednesdays as listed below at 6 pm Bring friends and try a new tabletop RPG! September 13: One Night Ultimate Werewolf October 11: Dungeons and Dragons November 8: Pathfinder Teen Action Group Saturdays, September 16, October 14 and November 11 at 2 pm Participate in hands-on service projects benefiting the local community. Training and materials will be provided. Busch Annapolis R Dungeons & Dragons Saturdays, September 2, October 14 and November 11 at 2 pm Join forces with other daring adventurers and fight deadly monsters, meet strange foes and search for fame and fortune! Magic: The Gathering (Commander) Saturdays, September 2, October 14 and November 11 at 2 pm Meet with players of all skill levels and enjoy Magic: The Gathering! Deale R After-Hours Teen Lock-In Friday, October 13 at 6:30 pm Get ready for the spooky season with this after-hours lock-in! Enjoy a game of whodunnit, snacks and more! Permission slip required at arrival time. R Color Your Own Tarot Monday, October 30 at 3 pm Unwind and relax by coloring your own tarot deck.
Eastport-Annapolis Neck R Tween Art Night Thursdays, September 28 and October 26 at 6:30 pm Hang out and socialize while completing an art project. Materials provided. R ⚛ Pixel Art Thursday, November 9 at 6 pm Create your own classic video game art with fusible craft beads and free online pixel art tools. Edgewater R Skincare 101 & DIY Face Mask Wednesday, September 6 at 6 pm Join a professional from Earth Radiance to learn how to build good skincare habits. Everyone will get to make their own face mask to take home. All Together Now Teen Art Show Reception Monday, September 25 at 5:30 pm Celebrate the artists featured in the All Together Now Teen Art Show. Works will be on display throughout September. Drop in and play Jackbox games and hang out with friends. Snacks provided. Odenton Welcome Back Teen Extravaganza Tuesday, September 5 at 3:30 pm Come after school for crafts, games and more to start the school year off right! Learn to Crochet Mondays, September 11, October 9 and November 13 at 4 pm Learn to crochet or bring your own project to work on. Maryland City at Russett Jackbox Games for Teens Wednesday, September 27 at 3 pm
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Fall Tween & Teen Book Boxes Starting September 5, while supplies last, sign up to get a personalized book box! Boxes come with treats and goodies, plus a surprise library book selected just for you. R 2nd Saturday Service Project Participate in hands-on service projects and earn community service hours. • Paracord lanyard for Operation Gratitude: September 9 at 2 pm • Halloween costume swap: October 14 at 1 pm • No-sew blankets for NICU babies: November 11 at 2 pm Career Speed Dating Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 pm Is college not for you? Look for inspiration for your future and meet professionals who took the road less traveled. Día De Los Muertos Shoebox Ofrenda Wednesday, November 1 at 2 pm Celebrate Día De Los Muertos by making an Ofrenda out of a shoebox. All you need to bring is a photograph of your loved one and an item that honors your loved one.
General Staff Meeting : Wednesday, October 25 Thanksgiving:
Miércoles 1 de noviembre a las 14 pm Celebra el Día de los Muertos haciendo una Ofrenda con una caja de zapatos. Todo lo que necesita traer es una fotografía de su ser querido y un artículo que honre a su ser querido. R Fall Cosplay Ball Friday, November 3 at 5:30 pm Come dressed to impress as your favorite character and ready for music, video games, snacks and more! R ⚛ Tech Takedown at the Mall Saturday, November 4 at 2 pm Take apart various electronics from computers, keyboards, toys and other electronic devices in this breaker space event. Neurodiverse Meet Up- for Kids! Saturday, November 18 at 2 pm Enjoy games and activities during this social event for neurodiverse kids and teens.
Thursday and Sunday, November 23 and 26 National Native American Heritage Day Friday, November 24 LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS Thursday, September 21 at 4 pm Thursday, October 19 at 4 pm Virtual Thursday, November 16 at 4 pm at the Severn Library Board of Trustees meetings are aired on our AACPL YouTube Channel . Anne Arundel County Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided for library- sponsored programs upon request to the branch manager at least one week in advance of the program date. Library Happenings is published four times a year by the Marketing and Communications Office, Library Headquarters, 5 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21401-7084. 410.222.7371 Christopher B. Nelson, chairman, Library Board of Trustees Skip Auld, chief executive officer
Deale Hunger Games: Catching Fire Watch Party (PG-13, 2013) Thursday, November 16 at 6 pm Bring your appetites, friends, blanket and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event complete with snacks inspired by each district. Dress up, support our local food drive and bring canned goods to donate.
Crofton R Poetry Workshop with Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. Saturday, October 14 at noon Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. leads a poetry workshop to explore writing as therapy, affirmation and manifestation. See also: live poetry reading, page 8.
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall YA Author Visit: Ann Fraistat Saturday, October 21 at 2 pm Come listen to author Ann Fraistat talk about her debut young adult novel What We Harvest , how it started out as a National Novel Writing Month project and what she’s working on now.
GAMES AGES Check out our entire lineup of games including bingo, chess, LEGO® Bricks and D20 programs at aacpl.net/events. FOR ALL
Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Interactive Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG, 1993) Tuesday, October 24 at 6 pm Enjoy an interactive movie experience. Costumes encouraged. Props and snacks provided.
ESCAPE ROOMS Enjoy puzzles and mystery and explore escape rooms. Multiple time slots available. Please register for a specific time slot online or by calling the branch. Brooklyn Park Tuesday, October 31 at 1 pm Odenton R Haunted Escape Room Monday, November 20, Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22 R ONLINE TRIVIA Virtual Trivia Night: The 90s Show your smarts at our trivia nights! Wednesday, November 1 at 7 pm
Book Clubs for Teens: see page 9
Brooklyn Park Party with Nintendo Switch! Tuesdays, September 12, October 10 and November 14 at 4 pm Play games with fellow fans of the Nintendo Switch video game system! Busch Annapolis Magic: The Gathering (Commander) Saturdays, September 2, October 14 and November 11 at 2 pm Meet with players of all skill levels and enjoy Magic: The Gathering! Severna Park Board Game Night Wednesdays, September 6, October 4, November 1 at 6:30 pm Bring your own game or play one of ours. Dinocar: A Chaotic Art RPG for All Ages Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30 pm Work together to create a whimsical place where dinosaurs drive cars! Use art supplies to drive across terrain and weave fantastical stories.
Odenton, continued Repair Sewing Monday, September 18 at 6 pm Learn to make simple sewing repairs to clothes and other fiber materials. R Odenton Library Trash Pickup Saturday, November 4 at 10 am Help your local environment by cleaning up trash near the library. School age customers can earn service hours! Presenter: Chesapeake Bay Alliance Severna Park R Community Service Crafternoon Mondays, September 18 and November 6 and Tuesday October 10 at 2 pm Earn service hours while making a craft to serve a community need. Zombie Dolls Saturday, October 7 at 2 pm Create a zombie doll for spooky season. Supplies and dolls provided.
TEEN WRITING CLUBS Join us for fun and creative events full of interesting writing prompts. Writers are welcome to bring something they’ve already written to share or just listen. A completed permission form is required for new attendees. Glen Burnie Tuesdays, September 5, October 3 and November 7 at 6 pm Odenton Write In Monday, November 27 from 6 to 8:30 pm R Online Events Thursdays, September 14, October 12 and November 9 at 6:30 pm
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ANIME & MANGA CLUBS Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Join your fellow Otaku and enjoy watching anime, manga discussions, games and more. Cosplay is always welcome! Deale Mondays, September 18, October 2 and November 6 at 6 pm Glen Burnie Tuesdays, September 19, October 17 and November 21 at 6 pm Odenton Tuesdays, September 12, October 10 and November 14 at 4:30 pm Severn Wednesdays, September 6, October 4 and November 1 at 6 pm
Edgewater R After Hours Lock-In Movie Night: Hocus Pocus (PG, 1993) Friday, October 20 at 6 pm Enjoy a special after-hours event for an interactive watch party. Permission slip required and costumes are welcome!
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