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ALL Open Mic & Karaoke Night: Coffee House Style Monday, January 26 at 6:30 PM Sing, dance, read a poem, play an instrument, show your art or perform a skit for a library
TEENS Teen Service Club Students will be eligible to earn service learning hours. Snacks will be provided. No Sew Dog Toys, Visit from Pets on Wheels Wednesday, December 10 at 5:30 PM
ADULTS Cardio Drumming for Fun and Fitness Thursdays, December 4 and 18; January 8 and 15 and February 19 at Noon Stand or sit for this program where we will tap, stretch and move to music while drumming on large fitness balls.
Movie and Craft Night (For kids)
Frozen (PG, 2017) Tuesday, December 23 at 5:30 PM The Lego Batman Movie (PG, 2017) Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 PM The Princess and the Frog (G, 2009) Tuesday, February 24 at 5:30 PM
PRESCHOOL Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31 at 11:30 AM Dance and sing in the New Year before naptime
audience at this family-friendly event. Community Quilt Exhibit Reception Saturday, January 31 at 2 PM
Valentines for the Homebound Wednesday, January 14 at 5:30 PM Heart Pillows Wednesday, February 11 at 5:30 PM R After-Hours Teen Lock-in Friday, February 6 from 6 –8 PM
Anti-Valentines Saturday, February 14 at 1 PM Not feeling the romance this February? We’ll have two hours of non-romantic movies and crafts for people who are tired of hearts and cupids.
and count down to noon! Preschool Animal Party Tuesday, February 24 at 2 and 5:30 PM
Enjoy beautiful quilted creations shared by our community while enjoying hot cocoa. Quilts will be on display from January 31- March 15, 2026. ADULTS Quilted Hexi Wreaths Monday, December 8 at 4:30 PM Learn the essentials of English paper piecing such as fussy cutting, glue basting and whip stitching while creating a small quilted hexi wreath. For teens and adults. Paint your own miniature figure perfect for your favorite table top game character(s)! Supplies provided but you are encouraged to bring your own mini figures to paint. For teens and adults. R Resume Building and Interview Preparation Monday, February 9 at 10 AM Learn to create or update a resume and cover letter, organize experience effectively and explore tools that help you stand out to employers. Presenter: Maryland State Library Resource Center Sew Fun! Curious about using a sewing machine, but need a friendly guide? Have the skills already but need access to a machine? AACPL now offers group classes and access to sewing machines! Group training classes are offered at a variety of libraries to help build skills and have fun with sewing, knitting, quilting and crocheting. Miniature Figure Painting Party Wednesday, January 7 at 5:30 PM Once you’ve gained confidence using the sewing machines, you can book appointments to sew independently at the Busch Annapolis and Odenton libraries. (Parent/guardian supervision
KIDS Gift of Reading Thursday, December 4 at 5 PM Pick wrapped books to bring home and create cozy crafts. ⚛ Cave Painting Tuesday, January 20 at 2 PM Explore how cave paintings were made and what they mean and make some of your own! Dog Man Trivia! Tuesday, January 20 at 6 PM Go head-to-head in small groups to see who can get the most points by knowing the most about Dav Pilkey’s classic graphic novel. ⚛ Winter Olympic STEAM Games Saturday, February 7 at 11 AM Join us to have some fun with winter science in these fun challenges!
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Engage in activity stations focusing on school skills including animal X-rays, a sea animal sensory bin and more.
Teens take over the library in this after-hours party with crafts, games and more! Dinner and snacks will be provided! Permission slip required. KIDS Winter Solstice Crafternoon Saturday, December 20 at 2 PM Learn about the winter solstice and how it is celebrated around the world. Make a winter craft to take home or give as a gift. ⚛ Nature Explorers: Winter Edition Tuesday, January 20 at 2 PM Discover what happens in the natural world during the winter. Afterwards we’ll make a craft for our animal friends. ⚛ Money Smart Book Fair Monday, February 16 at 2 PM Use pretend money to shop for books to take home and keep!
R ⚛ Computers 101 with Chromebooks Wednesday, February 25 at 2 PM Learn the basics of using a computer. You may bring your own computer but Chromebooks will be available to all who sign up.
Kindergarten Readiness (No weekly programs held Dec. 22 – Jan 2) Babies in Bloom
Tech for checkout Hotspots Chromebook kits C•Pen Readers
Wednesdays at 10:15 AM Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM
copy | print | fax | scan Self-service kiosks are available at most library locations to copy, print, scan and fax. Wireless printing is also available. Customers are limited to ten free black and white pages for printing and copying per day. Scanning and faxing are free.
Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:15 AM Family Storytime Saturdays, December 13, January 10 and February 14 at 10:15 AM ASL Interpretation Provided: Mondays, December 15, January 26, and February 23 at 10:15 AM
Kindergarten Readiness (No weekly programs held December 22 – 31) Babies in Bloom TEENS R Winter Teen Lock-In Friday, January 9 from 5:30-7:30 PM Enjoy sweet treats, hot chocolate, games, crafts and more at this after-hours party!
computers
Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots are available for checkout. In-branch computers offer Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. All come equipped with Windows Narrator screen reader software and Windows Magnifier text- enlarging software. ADA accessible workstations are available at some libraries. aacpl.net/technology aacpl.net/technology
R Sewing Machine Basics Learn how to operate the library's sewing machines and practice a few simple sewing techniques. Busch Annapolis Saturday, Jan. 10 from 2-3:30 PM (for teens) Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 10:30 AM – noon (for kids) Wednesday, February 11 from 6:15–7:45 PM (teens and adults) Odenton Saturdays, Dec. 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 21 from 2-4 PM
⚛ Outstanding Oysters Tuesday, February 10 at 2:30 PM
Learn through hands-on activities about the Chesapeake Bay and an iconic animal that lives there - the oyster. Presenter: CoreShark H20 PRESCHOOL Yoga Family Storytime! Mondays, December 15, January 5 at 6 PM Enjoy books as we practice stretching and breathing techniques.
Wednesdays at 10:30 am Toddler Time Thursdays at 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 AM Young Children at Play Fridays at 10:30 AM
is required for children under age 11.) You can reserve a machine by calling the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277 or the Busch Annapolis Library at (410) 222-1750 .
Visit aacpl.info/4hqlgv9 or scan this QR code to search for a class near you.
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December 2025, January and February 2026
Bilingual Program
ASL Interpreter Available
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