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AFAM Department Book Club

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM UTC · Central Library

Join a book club hosted by librarians of the African American Department. We will be discussing Death of the author: a novel by Nnedi Okorafor. Click here for a summary of the book, or to place a hold on a print copy. It is also offered as an ebook and eaudiobook through Libby/Overdrive.

#DouglassWeek 2026: “Reading Frederick Douglass Together” Community Reading

Fri, May 15, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Central Library

This special community gathering invites participants to experience the powerful words of Frederick Douglass together through a shared public reading. Audience members, invited guests and community participants will take turns reading selected excerpts from Douglass’s speeches and writings,...

#DouglassWeek 2026: Drum Calls | Body Recalls, A Film Screening

Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Central Library

Drum Calls | Body Recalls, a short research-art film by artist and scholar Deirdre Molloy that explores Black Atlantic memory through music, movement and the enduring echoes of the Middle Passage. Blending historical inquiry with artistic expression, the film reflects on how embodied practices such.

Lunch & Learn: The Art and History of Drag

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM UTC · Enoch Pratt Free Library — Central Library

Program registration is recommended but not required. From William Dorsey Swann, the first self-described “Queen of Drag,” to the legacy of John Waters and Divine, Maryland has been home to numerous figures and places significant to the history of drag. Join librarian Ash Baker to travel...

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Outdoor Storytime

Sat, May 16, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Monument Park

Enjoy stories, music and movement in the park! Bring your own blanket to sit on! We will meet in Mount Vernon Place on the west side by the lion statue. For GPS, the location is "W Mt Vernon Pl." Ideal for kids ages 5 and under.

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Coffee and Classics Book Club

Tue, May 12, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Light Street

Join our book discussion on the second Tuesday of each month. This book club is geared toward the classics - both the book kind and the people kind. Our May 2026 book is Big Rock Candy Mountain by Wallace Stegner. This book chronicles the nomadic and often desperate life of the Mason family in...

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Pop! Goes the Playdate

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 2:30 PM UTC · Light Street · Ages Up to 5

Pop! in for a special Playdate at the Library featuring toys, books, and a simple craft inspired by Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi. Best for ages 0–5 with a caregiver.

Guerilla Art: Celebrate Earth Day

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM UTC · Light Street

Celebrate Earth Day by creating unique pieces of art using upcycled materials and items from nature. Release your inner creativity and show off nature's beauty.

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Family Storytime

Thu, Apr 2, 8:00 PM UTC · Orleans Street · Ages Up to 5

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 0-5. All abilities welcome.

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

Fri, Mar 27, 2:30 PM UTC · Orleans Street · Ages Up to 5

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.

Spring into Color: A Community Paint Class for Adults

Wed, May 20, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Orleans Street

Creating Art that reflects the beauty of the Spring Season, with Melku, of Culture in Canvas. Join us for a relaxing and inspiring painting class where adults from all walks of life can come together to create art in a welcoming and supportive space. Whether you're an experienced artist or picking..

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Special Saturday Storytime: Fairies Welcome

Sat, May 9, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Johnston Square

Join us for a fairy-themed storytime featuring Lily’s Dream: A Fairy Friendship from the Fairies Welcome series, a story about friendship and celebrating what makes us unique. After the story, children will make fairy flower crowns to take home.

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Teen Art Club: Button Making

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Johnston Square · Ages 10–17

Join us for a button bonanza at Johnston Square! Come punch out, design, or draw your own buttons that show off the stuff that you love! Materials will be provided.

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Teen Art Club: Pop Up Flowers

Thu, May 21, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Johnston Square · Ages 10–17

After April showers we see an abundance of May flowers! Join us for Teen Art Club where we will be making our own May flowers pop out of cards. No registration is needed but supplies are limited.

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Family Storytime

Thu, Apr 2, 8:00 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue · Ages 2–5

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities welcome.

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue · Ages Up to 5

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.

STEM-tastic Crafts: Rain Cloud in a Jar

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue

We all know the saying, “April showers bring May flowers”—but why does it rain? And how? Discover the answers to these questions (and more!) by creating a rain cloud in a jar. Then, kick back and enjoy a read-aloud of Judi Barrett’s delightfully silly story, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

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Making Together: Collaboration Across Art and Design

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library

How does a blank space become a welcoming coffee shop, or an intersection become safer for everyone who uses it? How do museums, products, and shared spaces take shape? Collaboration is often at the center of these transformations. Collaboration is one of the most meaningful aspects of Annie...

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Family Storytime

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00 PM UTC · Central Library · Ages 3–5

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 3-5. All abilities welcome

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Paint Party!

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library

Try a new painting technique with us! We will have materials for kids to do individual crafts as well as contribute to a mural that we will put up in the department. All ages welcome!

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day!

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 2, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library

Join us to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! Pick up a free comic book, while supplies last, and enjoy a fun craft.

Steve Parke: "Prince"

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 5, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library

Marking the 10th anniversary of Prince’s death, Prince by Steve Parke reveals a stunning collection of exclusive photographs by the singer’s own award-winning photographer and art director, Steve Parke. Prince. Visionary, multi-instrumentalist and extraordinary showman. One of the most...

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Free Comic Book Day: Comics & Crafts

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Central Library · Ages 10–17

Celebrate all things comics and graphic novels and get free comic issues in the teen center.

Observational Drawing from Natural History Specimens

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library

Explore the art of observational drawing with amazing collections from the Natural History Society of Maryland, a private nonprofit dedicated to conserving Maryland’s natural heritage and educating its citizens on the natural sciences since 1929. Learn more at marylandnature.org. Thanks to the..

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A Solo Exhibition by Connie Matricardi | Fabric Portraits: Older Women in the Arts

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 2, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library

A Solo Exhibition by Connie Matricardi | Fabric Portraits: Older Women in the Arts April 10 – May 8, 2026 2nd Floor Hallway Connie Matricardi presents a series of fabric portraits celebrating women artists who have sustained lifelong creative practices. Each 12 x 16” mixed-media work combines...

Howard Fishman: "To Anyone Who Ever Asks"

In 3 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library

The mysterious true story of Connie Converse—a mid-century New York City songwriter, singer, and composer whose haunting music never found broad recognition—and one writer’s quest to understand her life This is the mesmerizing story of an enigmatic life. When musician and New Yorker contributor.

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Lerone Martin: "Young King"

Thu, May 7, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library

From a preeminent King scholar, the origin story of the man, minister, and civil rights hero who would lead the nation and change the world. We know who Martin Luther King, Jr. became, but who was he at the beginning of his life? How did his youth inform his outlook and his approach to activism.

Afterimage Animation Club

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library

A hands-on and collaborative workshop series for adults of any skill level interested in the art of animation. Sessions will demystify the medium and encourage community members to develop animation skills through play and discovery of new materials and techniques. Explore the art of stop motion...

Drowning in Color: An Ekphrastic Writing Workshop

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library

Inviting all poets to join in this Ekphrastic writing workshop. Ekphrastic writing is the practice of using visual art to inspire new literary work. In this program, poets and poets-to-be will transform the visual into the verbal using the diverse artworks housed in the African American Center; as.

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From Truth to Punchlines: “The Funniest Story is Your Real Story” with Fred Watkins

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 PM UTC · Central Library

In this workshop, participants will learn how to take honest experiences and turn them into structured jokes. We will break down how truth, perspective, and timing work together to create comedy that connects with audiences and builds confidence on stage and off. Fred “Big Fred” Watkins, is a...