Community Events in Capitol Heights, MD

Volunteer opportunities, meetups, and community events in Capitol Heights, MD. Get involved locally.

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Sit and Stitch

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lansdowne Branch · 500 Third Ave., Baltimore, MD

Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.

KidsFree

Visionary Explorers: Hands on Artmaking with the AVAM

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · 8604 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, Randallstown, MD

Art facilitators from AVAM will supply a treasure trove of unique materials for students to explore and use to create original artwork of their own! Join us each week to create something new!

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Kids Create: Prehistoric Paintings

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Largo-Kettering Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will make their own prehistoric painting.

Black Music Month Crafternoon: Jazz Inspired Collage

In 2 weeks · Mon, Jun 29, 8:00 PM UTC · Waverly · 400 East 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD

Its Black Music Month, and we've got a jazzy Crafternoon planned for you. Join us to make a jazz-inspired collage.

KidsFree

Story Time at Jalapeños Market

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Jalapeños Market is located at 1790 Merritt Boulevard, Dundalk, 21222.

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Pride Story Time

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Hereford Branch · 16940 York Road, Monkton, MD

Learn about Pride and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ in a child-friendly environment.

Kids

Out of the Cove

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Port Discovery Children’s Museum · 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD, 21202, Baltimore, MD

Get creative and crafty outside of the Art Cove with one of our learning specialists in a hands-on art project out on the museum floor. Become inspired with an immersive art piece! Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to change or cancellations. Thank you for your understanding.

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STEM Fun: Amber Insect Slime

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Largo-Kettering Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Create slime that resembles the look of amber and add in fake insects that look like prehistoric bugs stuck in amber!

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Teen After Hours

In 2 weeks · Fri, Jun 26, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD · Ages 10–17

The branch is going to have its very own trinket library in the teen area. But we need your artistic touch to fill the trinket library by creating keychains, zines and mini art. A trinket library works similarly to a little free library—instead of taking a book or leaving a book, people can...

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Kids Create: Painting Sweet Treats

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Spauldings Branch · 5811 Old Silver Hill Rd, District Heights, MD 20747, District Heights, MD

Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. Use puff paint, and sponges, to create a sweet little ice cream art.

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Visionary Explorers

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · 8604 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, Randallstown, MD

Art facilitators from the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) supply a treasure trove of unique materials for students to explore and use to create original artwork of their own. Join us each week to create something new.

KidsFree

Baby Paint and Sip

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Parkville-Carney Branch · 9509 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD · Ages Up to 5

Art programs strengthen fine and gross motor skills, color awareness, vocabulary and sensory processing. Dress for a mess — you and your little one might get messy during this program. After they paint, they can enjoy some tasty treats, sip on refreshing drinks and have some time to...

Crafty Cat Blankets

In 2 weeks · Sat, Jun 27, 3:00 PM UTC · Light Street · 1251 Light Street, Baltimore, MD

June is National Adopt-A-Cat Month. Come be crafty and create a no-sew, fleece blanket. Blankets will be donated to BARCS and given to adopted cats to take to their new homes. All supplies are provided.

Movie & Craft: Soul

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Edmondson Avenue · 4330 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Make some egg shakers and join in with the music during the movie! Synopsis: What is it that makes you...YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film SOUL introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz.

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Celebrate the Flag

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 30, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Arbutus Branch · 855 Sulphur Spring Road, Baltimore, MD

Craft a flag windsock to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

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Juneteenth Jubilee

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

Activities include line dancing, face painting and balloon sculpting. Culture Queen opens the celebration with an interactive, engaging activity with movement and music at 11 a.m.

Craftmaking : Do It Yourself American Star Ornaments

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 30, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Herring Run · 3801 Erdman Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary by creating American Star Ornaments. Please call to register as supplies are limited. 410-396-0996

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Dinosaur Story Time With Pterry and Sheldon

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 24, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Lansdowne Branch · 500 Third Ave., Baltimore, MD

Meet Pterry and Sheldon, our Summer Reading puppets, as we read some stories and learn all about dinosaurs, archaeology, and the ancient world.

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Teen Crafternoon

In 2 weeks · Mon, Jun 29, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Bel Air Library · 100 E Pennsylvania Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014, Bel Air, MD · Ages 10–17

Get ready for summer by making a personal list of Must-Do's! Posterboard and decorating supplies will be provided. Register for Summer Reading during the program! Each person attending must register prior to the event. Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

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Patriotic Diamond Art Magnets

In 2 weeks · Mon, Jun 29, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD

Celebrate Maryland's 250th anniversary by creating sparkling star-shaped diamond art magnets in red, white and blue.

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Owings Mills Book Club

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 30, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

Join us for a lively discussion of Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo.

KidsFree

Unearth a Story

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 30, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

A special dinosaur-themed craft time to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge: "Unearth a Story."

Pratt Page-Turners Book Club

In 2 weeks · Sat, Jun 27, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a discussion of The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. At once a powerful evocation of James Baldwin's early life in Harlem and a disturbing examination of the consequences of racial injustice, the book is an intensely personal and provocative document from the iconic author of If...

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Craft and Create: Keychains

In 2 weeks · Mon, Jun 29, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Largo-Kettering Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create something unique and have fun along the way.

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Etch That Sketch

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Parkville-Carney Branch · 9509 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD

Lessons include etching shapes, letters, skylines, interactive mazes and more. Participants receive a free Etch A Sketch to continue their art at home. Materials are limited; first come, first served. Read about Princess Etch here .

Pride Crafternoon: Wool Wrap Rainbow

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue · 1531 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Every stripe on the pride flag has a meaning - can you name them all? Explore the symbolism behind the iconic rainbow - then make your own “wool wrap” rainbow out of cardboard and colorful yarn!

Monday Movies: The Princess and the Frog & Craft

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn · 300 East Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Celebrate Black Music month with a showing of Disney's The Princess and the Frog! Make a fun craft while watching.

KidsFree

Kids Create: Patriotic Sun Catchers

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 30, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Largo-Kettering Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own tissue paper suncatcher to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America.

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Evening Story Time: Summer

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 9:30 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Perry Hall Branch · 9685 Honeygo Blvd., Baltimore, MD

Children will enjoy fun songs, playful movement activities, and a small craft. Together we will soak up the joys of summer - no sunscreen needed! Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating...

Crafternoon: Retro Weave Workshop

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Walbrook · 3203 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a fun and creative Crafternoon at the library! Whether you call it craftlace, scoobies, lanyard, gimp, or boondoggle, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to weave bracelets or keychains.

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Pins and Needles

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Largo-Kettering Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Do you love to crochet? Would you like to learn? Join us to crochet & make new friends. Beginners welcome & materials will be provided for first-time participants.

KidsFree

Pride Month Crafts

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 30, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, MD

Celebrate Pride Month with fun and creative crafts. Materials provided; just bring your creativity.

KidsFree

Teen Book Club

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD · Ages 10–17

Calling all teen readers. Chat about your newest reading obsessions with other enthusiasts. Make friends while exercising your right to read.

KidsFree

Freeform Painting

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Parkville-Carney Branch · 9509 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD

Canvases and supplies provided. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.