We’re nearing back-to-school season, when little backpacks are full of fresh pencils and school supplies for the new academic year. Here are six free entertaining events to get your tot ready for their first day, as well as a fun crafting afternoon for children of all ages.
Back to School DIY Crafternoon
August 5, 2-4 p.m. | Odenton Library
1325 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113
Get ready to return to the classroom with personalized school accessories! Create DIY locker magnets and pencil toppers or bring notebooks and folders to decorate with available supplies.
Back to School Storytime
August 9, 11-11:30 a.m. | Mountain Road Library
4115 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122
Rising kindergarteners and their families are invited to a back-to-school themed storytime featuring stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Kindergarten, Here I Come
August 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Riviera Beach Library
1130 Duvall Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122
Celebrate the beginning of a new school year with a back-to-school storytime about kindergarten. Families with young children — ages 3 to 5 — can build early literacy skills through books, songs and activities.
School Skills for Preschoolers
August 25, September 29, October 27, November 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403
Get in some much-needed playtime, which is actually learning in disguise! These activities geared towards 3- to 5-year-olds support early literacy and school readiness skills.
Homeschool Hangout
September 8, 2-3 p.m. | Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
2250 Annapolis Mall Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Start off the new school year with fellow homeschool families and engaging activities. Connect with local homeschooling parents and share your goals for the academic year with library staff.
School Skills STEM Play
September 30, 2-3:30 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. | Odenton Library
1325 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113
Bring your little one to engage in early learning activities in science, technology, engineering and math while actively learning school skills.
