Services for Military Personnel & Veterans

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.

Hackathon

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Ages 11+)
Odenton Library
Registration
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Military/Veterans Interest, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level cybersecurity and technology skills by hacking your way through different computer activities.

This event is presented in partnership with the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber).

Disclaimer(s)

Walk-Ins Welcome

Registration helps us plan, but walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Nos ayuda planear si se inscribe de antemano, pero puede entrar sin inscribirse si hay cupos disponibles.

This event is in the "All" group.

Thank You to Our Troops

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All
Brooklyn Park Library
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: All
Program Type: Military/Veterans Interest
Event Details:

Write a letter to our troops to thank them for their service.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Big Feelings Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Community Services, Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Military/Veterans Interest
Event Details:

Families will enjoy books and songs about big feelings and how to take care of ourselves and each other. Stick around afterwards for a fun craft activity! 

This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Music in the Navy: A Salute to Veterans and Military Families with the U.S. Naval Academy Band

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Busch Annapolis Library
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Campbell-Chambliss Community Meeting Room AB (Both Sides)
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Military/Veterans Interest, Performing Arts & Music, Special Events
Event Details:

Join musicians of the United States Naval Academy ceremonial unit to hear music and learn about the Naval Academy and music in the Navy. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy: Crash Course on Using Fold3 Online

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Online Events
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Audience: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Fold3 database is a valuable genealogical and historical resource containing a vast collection of digitized U.S. military records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Family Storytime: Military Family Appreciation

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Odenton Library
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Military/Veterans Interest

Family Storytime

Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

Event Details:

Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month with us at this storytime!

Community Resources

Accessible Resources for Independence

Logo: Accessible Resources for Independence. Center for Independent Living.

The resource and advocacy organization by and for people with disabilities in Anne Arundel & Howard Counties in Maryland.

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Annapolis Vet Center

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs logo

410-605-7826

Annapolis location of the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs. 

For assistance after hours, weekends, and holidays call: 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)

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Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc.

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency logo

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc. provides crisis response systems and other resources that provide immediate help and assists with prevention, recovery, resiliency, health, and wellbeing of residents who are at risk. Anne Arundel County veterans returning from Iraq & Afghanistan and their families will receive free mental health and substance use treatment. Confidential services will include assessments, inpatient and outpatient treatment and intensive case management.

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Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower military families to thrive as they serve. They are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support.

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Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

Maryland State Seal and URL for maryland.gov

Statewide services and resources for Maryland veterans.

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Military Family Resource Center

Severn Library

The Military Family Resource Center housed at the Severn Community Library is a collection devoted to helping service members and their families navigate pre- and post-deployment life.

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Veterans Affairs Commission

Seal of Anne Arundel County Maryland

Information and assistance for military members, veterans, and their families.

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Veterans Service Coordination Center

Seal of Anne Arundel County Maryland

This phone line serves as an entry point for veteran's service coordination. Call 410-222-3500 for services.

 

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Veteran and Military Family Booklists

Adults - Teens - Kids