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Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL)
Public library system; 16 library locations/branches
Cost
Library access is free; no service fees stated
Best fit
kids, teens, ya, families
Before you go
Open year-round. Check hours on the official site before travelling.
What's here
- Makerspace
- 3D printing
- Laser, CNC and vinyl cutting
- Sewing and textiles
- Creative software
- Proctoring and testing
- Teen space
- Kids' STEM
- Gaming, esports and VR
- Memory lab and digitisation
- Library of Things
- Museum and park passes
Worth the trip for
AACPL has 16 locations and offers STEAM programming for children of all ages at every location
What you can do here
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Makerspace
Busch Annapolis Library Makerspace
Odenton Library Creation Station, a space enhanced for makerspace activities
Source3D printing
Busch Annapolis Makerspace: 3D pens and button makers
Busch Annapolis Library Makerspace: sewing machines, button-making, and 3D pens
SourceLaser, CNC and vinyl cutting
Busch Annapolis Makerspace: Cricut Maker; appointments use the Memory Lab procedures
Severna Park Library: Cricut Maker 4; a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with library staff is required before personal use, and training materials are provided
SourceSewing and textiles
Odenton Library: sewing machines in the Creation Station and Memory Lab
Busch Annapolis Library: sewing machines in the Makerspace and Memory Lab
Odenton Library Friends and Fiber Arts: knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, and cross-stitch; beginning materials are provided if needed
Creativebug offers thousands of arts-and-crafts videos, including sewing and crocheting
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Creative software
Public library computers provide Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Internet access
Public library computers include Windows Narrator screen-reader software and Windows Magnifier text-enlarging software
LinkedIn Learning provides online courses in technology, creative, and business skills
Udemy provides more than 4,000 courses in business, technology, and personal development
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Kids' STEM
AACPL offers STEAM programs for children of all ages at all 16 library locations
Homeschool STEAM: Atlantic Sturgeon at Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library is for kids ages 6–10 and requires registration
Lego Challenge at Severna Park Library is a STEAM program for preschoolers and kids ages 6–10
National Robotics Week Tech Try-Out at Edgewater Library featured Ozobots, Lego We-Do, Makey-Makey, Sphero Indi, and a demonstration by the FTC Cybirds Robotics team; it was for teens
SourceHomework help
Brainfuse HelpNow provides free online tutoring, live skills building, a foreign-language lab, a writing lab, and standardized-test practice quizzes
Brainfuse tutors are available every day from 12:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. EDT
Educator’s Resources states that HelpNow provides free online tutoring from 12 p.m. to midnight in English and Spanish
The Student Center provides homework help, research databases, and resources for high-school students and younger learners
SourceCareer resources
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep includes college and graduate-school directories, a resume builder, financial-aid information, scholarship information, and career-related practice tests
Brainfuse includes writing experts who assist users with perfecting a resume
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library hosts Grow Your Business with Local Resources for adults and local entrepreneurs
LinkedIn Learning and Udemy provide online professional-development resources in technology, creative skills, business, and personal development
SourceNature and farm programmes
Homeschool STEAM: Atlantic Sturgeon teaches kids about the endangered Atlantic sturgeon and the Chesapeake Bay
Nature Explorers Club at Busch Annapolis is a kids’ program categorized under Gardening & Environment and STEAM; registration is required
Build the Best Nest at Edgewater Library teaches children why, where, when, and how birds build nests
Taking Flight at Broadneck Library explores bird-migration research and tracking data from the Chesapeake Bay, Arctic Circle, and Argentina
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Library of Things
Birding kits are available at Maryland City Library in partnership with Patuxent Research Refuge
C-PEN ReaderPen kits scan printed text, read it aloud, and use OCR and text-to-speech
Playaway launchpads are durable tablets with built-in programs for young children and do not require an Internet connection
AACPL lends ukuleles with a padded bag, battery-powered tuner, and beginning-player instructions
SourceMuseum and park passes
Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park passes provide free general admission for up to four people, circulate for seven days, and can be picked up or returned at any AACPL location
Historic London Town and Gardens, Museum of Historic Annapolis, William Paca House and Garden, and Hammond-Harwood House Museum passes are available at each AACPL branch and through the Library of Things
One museum pass may be checked out per account at a time; museum passes have a seven-day loan period, cannot be automatically renewed, and may be placed on hold
SourceMemory lab and digitisation
Odenton Library Memory Lab and Creation Station digitize photos, photo negatives, slides, VHS tapes, audio cassettes, vinyl records, and Super 8/8mm reels
Busch Annapolis Library Memory Lab provides equipment for digitizing old-format photo, video, and audio memories
Busch Annapolis Memory Lab equipment includes digitization resources for photographs, video, and audio memories; specific additional donated equipment is not listed
Odenton Memory Lab appointments are made by calling 410-222-6277; Busch Annapolis appointments can be made online or by calling 410-222-1750
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Proctoring and testing
MVA Practice Test provides simulated Maryland MVA permit-test practice for cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep includes SAT, AP, citizenship, TOEFL, and civil-service online practice tests
Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test Prep includes practice tests and courses for the SAT, GED, and other tests
Brainfuse HelpNow includes a test center with practice quizzes for standardized tests
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Teen space
Busch Annapolis Library Teen Area hosts Teen Hangout, a drop-in program with games, snacks, craft supplies, and homework supplies for teens ages 11+
Club 1117 Teen Spaces are available at Michael E. Busch Annapolis, Crofton, Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, Glen Burnie, Linthicum, Odenton, and Severn
Club 1117 Review Crew is for teens ages 11–17; accepted book reviews earn one AACPS community service hour
Teen events include anime and manga events, movie nights, escape rooms, and book clubs
SourceGaming, esports and VR
Odenton D20 Gamers Club offers Dungeons & Dragons role-playing for all ages; novices are welcome
Chess Club at Odenton Library is for all ages and skill levels
Busch Annapolis Teen Hangout includes games for teens ages 11+
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Teen Hangout includes video games for teens ages 11+
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