Be Social

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Books and Conversation

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books. Offered in partnership with the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

Cancelled

Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jun 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Bead Making of Indigenous Peoples

Fri, Jun 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Learn how to make bead jewelry from air-dry clay to imitate tribal beads from Indigenous Peoples.

Sat, Jun 07, 9:30am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Chalk It Up

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch

Help us decorate the front of the branch for this year's Summer Reading Challenge, "Color Our World," with chalk art.

Instrument Trial Day

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Engage in hands-on discovery where professional music educators from The Music Space provide various musical instruments to explore in a fun, supportive environment.

Creative Candles - A Kid's DIY Workshop

Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Bunnies in the Library

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Meet members of the Baltimore County 4-H Rabbit Club and some of their four-legged, nose-twitching friends.

Crochet 101 for Teens

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Learn the basics of crochet. This program is for ages 12-18 who have either never picked up a crochet hook or want to sharpen their current skills.

This event is full

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

A fun and colorful candle-making workshop designed just for kids.

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab,Study Room 1

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

A fun day of entertainment, including face painting, balloon animals, live music and giveaways. Pick up a game board so you can have fun all summer long.

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.

Chalk Our Walks

Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Challenge and decorate our sidewalks with your own chalk design.

Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures

Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Children's Area

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.

Plant Swap

Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch

Bring healthy, pest-free plants or cuttings to trade or simply come to meet fellow plant lovers and adopt a new green friend.

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

The Eco Adventures colorologist guides audiences through the wild world of animal pigmentation with live animal color ambassadors.

Cancelled

STEAM Saturday - Epic Energy

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch

Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.

What the Sprout? - Learn to Grow Microgreens

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Discover the power of microgreens. Learn how to grow these nutrient-packed greens at home, explore their health benefits and get creative ideas for adding them to your meals.

DIY Pride Tumblers

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Make a snow globe-style tumbler with Pride-colored glitter.

Sat, Jun 07, 3:30pm - 3:45pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.

This event is full

Sat, Jun 07, 3:45pm - 4:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.

Sat, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 4:15pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.

This event is full

Sat, Jun 07, 4:15pm - 4:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Mon, Jun 09, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or gently used jigsaw puzzles to the branch for an exchange.

Mon, Jun 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Family and Friends Story Time - Pride Month

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Movie Monday

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

We celebrate what it means to be a family for Pride Month.

Tobacco Cessation

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program visits our meeting room to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.

Baby Craft Time

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Join us for open-ended art projects as your little one explores different art materials in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Dress for a mess.

Family and Friends Story Time - Pride Month

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

We celebrate what it means to be a family for Pride Month.

Meet the Baltimore County Public Library Social Workers

Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn about the services offered by the library system's social workers. Bring your questions. A Q&A session follows the presentation.

Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing - Provided by Baltimore County Department of Health

Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

The Baltimore County Department of Health Harm Reduction Program is on site offering free HIV and hepatitis C testing.

Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction

Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free, on-the-spot opioid overdose response training on recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using intranasal naloxone.

Plant Parts We Eat

Mon, Jun 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Presented by a Master Gardener from the University of Maryland Extension program, this four-part gardening series focusing on the plant parts we eat.

Teen Time - One-Shot Adventures

Mon, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Mon, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

Grab your dice and roll for initiative. Join us for a drop-in game of Dungeons & Dragons (5E). Players of all skill levels welcome; pre-generated sheets available. Materials included.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Chill Time

Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Anyone ages 13-18 is welcome in our Teen Space from 3-4 p.m. We have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play PS5.

DIY Pride Beaded Wind Chime

Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Create your own beaded wind chime to celebrate Pride.

Creative Writing Workshop

Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Hone your writing skills and polish your stories. Local author Dale E. Lehman presents an exploration of fiction writing principles and techniques. Bring your ideas along to this hands-on workshop.

Crochet and Cookies

Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Public Service Area

Crochet, or learn how to crochet, in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event for all skill levels, from beginner to expert.

Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Cockeysville Book Club

Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion Ride of Her Life: A True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America by Elizabeth Letts.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Tue, Jun 10, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or gently used jigsaw puzzles to the branch for an exchange.

Maryland State Fair

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sollers Point Branch

Meet the animals and staff from the Maryland State Fair. Learn what happens at the largest agricultural celebration in Maryland and why it is a great time for all.

Open History Room

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch

Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's days of yore, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Under the Sea With Guava Jelly & Friends

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

Fun family music featuring puppets and original songs by the Caribbean-inspired band Guava Jelly.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to learn and create.

Community Outreach - Kennedy Krieger Institute

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Learn about Kennedy Krieger's Integrated Early Learning Center, an inclusive pre-K program.

Tue, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Teen Gaming

Tue, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Drop by the meeting room for teen gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.

Summer Reading Club: Color Our World - Puppet Making

Tue, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch

An afternoon of puppetry and puppet making.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table in one of our study rooms to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.

Red Flags and Green Flags - Healthy Relationships With TurnAround, Inc.

Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Explore signs and develop skills for identifying and building healthy relationships with Alejandra Lema of TurnAround, Inc.

Dementia Demystified

Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Dr. David Ajibade explores emerging ideas in dementia care, discussion causes, practical prevention strategies and how to recognize early signs.

Write and Self-Publish Your First Book

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn how to turn your book idea into a reality. In this six-part series, author John Lim guides you through every step of writing, editing and self-publishing on Amazon KDP.

This event is full

Pikesville Chess Night

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Players of all skill levels welcome. Space is limited; players are assigned to a match on a first-come, first-served basis.

Catonsville Book Club

Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Three-Inch Teeth by C. J. Box. July's selection is A Refiner's Fire by Donna Leon.

Stitch and Lit

Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

Bring your fiber arts projects and chat about what you've been reading. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Public Benefits Assistance

Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other. All skill levels and varieties of needlework welcome.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Wed, Jun 11, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or gently used jigsaw puzzles to the branch for an exchange.

Mobile Career Center

Wed, Jun 11, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center. No appointment necessary. Times subject to change, please check availability in advance.

Wed, Jun 11, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals. A Maryland Certified Navigator is also available to assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions and enrollment.

Sensory Story Time

Wed, Jun 11, 9:30am - 10:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Wed, Jun 11, 9:30am - 10:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Learn about Pride and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ in a child-friendly environment. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Visit the history room to view exhibits or research Catonsville's rich history. A librarian is available to assist you. For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch

Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Supplies provided.

Music and Movement - Featuring Kirsten From The Music Space

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Be Playful

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.

Sensory Social

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Public Service Area

Introduce your child to the world of music with Kirsten from The Music Space.

Chase Brexton Health Care Information Table

Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.

Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Visit the information table about Chase Brexton, a federally qualified health center that provides primary care regardless of one's ability to pay.

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.

CCBC SNAP - Information Table

Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.

Book Buzz - Hottest Titles This Summer

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Not sure what to pick up next? Feeling desperate? Pikesville Branch librarians share the season's best-rated books and help you build your to-be-read list.

Teen Time - Virtual Reality

Wed, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Wed, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

Play VR games with us on PlayStation 4.

Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach

Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosedale Branch

Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.

This event is full

Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach

Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rosedale Branch

Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.

This event is full

Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach

Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosedale Branch

Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.

This event is full

Adult Craft and Create - Rainbow Pinch Pots

Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Create a one-of-a-kind pinch pot using air dry clay and a variety of multicolored sequins, beads and buttons. Supplies provided.

Father's Day Salon - A Hairstyling Workshop for Fathers and Daughters

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Dads, learn the basics of hairstyling in this fun, hands-on workshop. Bond with your daughter while mastering simple hairstyles with guidance from a styling expert.

Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch

Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.

This event is full

Electric Efficiency - At Home and on the Go

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

BGE takes us on an electrifying journey into tools, programs and resources that can save you energy at home and on the road. Stay afterward for an EV car show.

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Academia de Emprendedores

Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

¡Haga realidad su negocio! Esta serie gratuita de 5 semanas le dará las herramientas y la confianza para emprender con éxito.

How Do Democracies Survive? - Democratic Backsliding

Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Democracies worldwide are under stress, restricting rights, eliminating checks and balances. Johns Hopkins political science department faculty provide context and background, followed by discussion.

Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Small Business Counseling

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

SNAP Benefits Eligibility

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

A CCBC SNAP Benefits Eligibility Specialist speaks with you about SNAP, provides materials and can schedule a phone meeting to complete your online SNAP application.

Pop-Up Cinema - Arthur the King

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Based on an incredible true story, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. (PG-13; 1 hour, 47 minutes)

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thu, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Thu, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Red Flags and Green Flags - Healthy Relationships With TurnAround, Inc.

Thu, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Teen Craft Corner

Thu, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Whether you paint, crochet or write, join us to collaborate and share your work with others. Or pick up a new craft with materials provided for by the library.

Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Explore signs and develop skills for identifying and building healthy relationships with Alejandra Lema of TurnAround, Inc.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Visit the Catonsville Recording Studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.

Photography for Teens

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Learn the basics of photography and then try them out. Materials provided.

Teen Game Night

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Hang out, play and learn from each other. Board games and D&D materials provided. All experience levels welcome.

Computers for Beginners - Internet Skills

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Learn computer basics while improving your mouse skills. Topics include using a web browser, copy and paste, and upload and download. Limited space available; first come, first served.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch

Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.

Writing Group

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Whether you're an indie author, a sometime poet or a budding novelist, participate in this workshop for monthly discussion and practice. Bring out your best work to share in a supportive setting.

Revoluciona tu negocio - Usa la IA para marketing, planificación y más

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Descubra cómo la Inteligencia Artificial puede transformar su negocio.

Reisterstown Readers Book Club

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Piglet by Lottie Hazell.

Lego Challenge - Build the Blockbuster

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Build a movie scene with LEGO bricks. Recreate your favorite moment and then see if others can guess the movie in this fun, creative challenge.

Thu, Jun 12, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Jewelry Making Workshop With MaryAlice

Fri, Jun 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Yoga for Beginners

Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.

CCBC Information Table

Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

See what you can be at CCBC. Explore over 300 academic and workforce training programs to help you further your career.

Taste Test Throwdown

Fri, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area

Taste test, rank and guess the flavor of popular snacks. Can you stand the heat?

Dementia Demystified

Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Dr. David Ajibade explores emerging ideas in dementia care, discussion causes, practical prevention strategies and how to recognize early signs.

Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Artisan MaryAlice teaches you how to make your own jewelry piece. Limited to the first 10 registrants.

This event is full

Fri, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.

Teen After Hours

Fri, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

An exciting Teen After Hours movie night. Enjoy a fun evening watching a popular film with delicious popcorn, pizza and candy provided.

Vegetable Gardening - Beyond the Basics

Sat, Jun 14, 9:30am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Learn about advanced techniques in vegetable gardening, such as succession planting, crop rotation and soil testing.

Community Shred Day

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Essex Branch

Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only.

Bamboo Hiking Sticks

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 10:45am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Join fellow nature enthusiasts for a creative and educational bamboo hiking sticks workshop.

Juneteenth Festival

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Celebrate Juneteenth with performances, vendors, activities and more.

Juneteenth Crafts

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Drop in and make crafts to celebrate Juneteenth.

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Garden Group

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch

Connect with the community and beautify the parking lot garden beds by planting, weeding, mulching and watering.

Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Bloom Buddies - Make a Seed Snail

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab,Study Room 1

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Math Madness

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Practice your math skills by playing math games and win small prizes.

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Kids are invited to make seed snails with a Master Gardener from the University of Maryland Extension.

Juneteenth - What It Is All About

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Discover the origin and legacy of Juneteenth and its celebration.

An Afternoon With Dolen Perkins-Valdez - Happy Land

Sat, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Reading to a therapy cat can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to our therapy cat.

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

NAACP Image Award winner Dolen Perkins-Valdez writes novels focusing on the untold experiences of African Americans. She discusses her latest book, Happy Land, which is inspired by a true story.

Sat, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Chess Club for Kids

Sat, Jun 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Drop in to learn, play and practice your beginner chess skills with others. Beginners and more advanced players welcome.

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Movie Monday

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

The Bubble, Comedy and Music Show - Reading Colors Your World

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Turtle Dance presents a colorful "turtle-riffic" musical experience that is designed to engage children through songs about colors, movement activities and more.

Emerging Infectious Disease Unit

Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Cancelled

Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm

North Point Branch

The Emerging Infectious Disease Unit provides referrals to resources and services for known diseases through the Health Department.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Jun 16, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Kindness Clips

Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

Celebrate kindness and friendship by making a kindness clip. You can keep it for yourself or trade it with a friend. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Chill Time

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Anyone ages 13-18 is welcome in our Teen Space from 3-4 p.m. We have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play PS5.

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

DIY Rock Painting

Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sollers Point Branch

Get creative painting rocks. Supplies provided.

Knitting Night

Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Learn how to knit or just hang out with others in this stitch craft meetup. Start your first knitting pattern or bring your current project. Limited supplies are available. All levels welcome.

Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training

Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.

Juneteenth - A Historical Retrospective

Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

How much do you know about Juneteenth? Learn the origins of this holiday celebration in the United States and why it resonates with us.

Meet the Baltimore County Public Library Social Workers

Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn about the services offered by the library system's social workers. Bring your questions. A Q&A session follows the presentation.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Tue, Jun 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Lansdowne Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Stories and More - A Story and Craft Hour

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a story and craft. This month: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.

Parkville-Carney Book Club

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Join us for a lively discussion of The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez.

Open History Room

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch

Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's days of yore, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

The Bubble, Comedy and Music Show - Reading Colors Your World

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Turtle Dance presents a colorful 'turtle-riffic" musical experience that is designed to engage children through songs about colors, movement activities and more.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Prologue, Inc. Homeless Outreach Program - Information Table

Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

Are you or someone you know experiencing homelessness in Baltimore County? Meet with a social worker from Prologue, Inc. and develop a plan to remove barriers toward housing.

Armchair Tourism

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Experience another country's culture, food and history without leaving your hometown. Each month, we explore a documentary that takes us to new places.

Colorful Magic With Mike Rose

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around color and lots of audience participation.

Celebrate Juneteenth - Story and Craft

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Get ready to celebrate Juneteenth. We read A Flag for Juneteenth by Kim Taylor and make a flag to take home.

Teen Gaming

Tue, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Drop by the meeting room for teen gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.

Teen Creative Writing Group

Tue, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Workshop your writing projects with others, whether it is journaling, fanfiction or even school assignments. Teens are welcome to join to practice writing skills and get feedback.

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table on the public floor to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.

Anime Club

Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.

Art of Black Voices - Inspiring Words

Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Third Tuesday Poker Club

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Join your fellow players to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.

Anime Club for Teens

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.

Silent Book Club

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Bring your own book and join other readers for a silent reading session, followed by an optional book discussion to share what you are reading. Snacks provided.

Zentangle®-Inspired Art

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Discover the meditative and creative world of the Zentangle® Method, an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. No experience necessary.

Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Be inspired by famous African American speakers by reading from their greatest speeches and then creating an art piece with their words. Come with your favorite quotes or select from our collection.

Small Business Administration Programs and Services

Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Learn about the many programs and services the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers to assist small businesses with start-up and business growth.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other. All skill levels and varieties of needlework welcome.

Chess Club

Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Public Computers

Join fellow chess enthusiasts for friendly, casual games in a welcoming environment.

Rescheduled

Mobile Career Center

Wed, Jun 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm

New date Wednesday, June 25, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center. No appointment necessary. Times subject to change, please check availability in advance.

Public Benefits Assistance

Wed, Jun 18, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals. A Maryland Certified Navigator is also available to assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions and enrollment.

Sensory Story Time

Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Juneteenth Story Time

Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Celebrate hope, strength and joy with books, songs and activities for youth and families. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Visit the history room to view exhibits or research Catonsville's rich history. A librarian is available to assist you. For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.

Baltimore County Mobile Health Unit - Information Table

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Visit the Baltimore County Department of Health Mobile Truck for Narcan training, HIV and hepatitis C testing, syringe exchange, information about emerging infectious diseases and more.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Supplies provided.

BiblioBOP

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Explore dancing, shaking and singing your sillies out at this movement-based program. Older siblings welcome.

Be Playful

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.

Build With Us

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Bring your creativity and build with different materials.

Juneteenth Story Time

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Celebrate hope, strength and joy with books, songs and activities for youth and families.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Public Service Area

Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.

Sit and Stitch Meetup

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

Share your love of traditional needle arts or be introduced to something new. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring their projects to this learning and sharing evening.

Board Game Night

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Come out for a relaxing night of board gaming. We have chess, Scrabble, Uno and a variety of other games on hand.

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Be Crafty - Leaf Imprint Dishes

Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.

Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Explore your creative side with a guided craft or DIY project. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

This event is full

How Do Democracies Survive? - Causes and Consequences of Backsliding

Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Democracies worldwide are under stress, restricting rights, eliminating checks and balances. Johns Hopkins political science department faculty provide context and background, followed by discussion.

Music Meetup

Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

Calling all music lovers. Join us for a lively discussion about the songs we love.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Bingo Day

Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

Rosedale Community Yard Sale

Fri, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Sat, Jun 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Rosedale Branch

Enjoy shopping with your neighbors and learning about library resources at our annual community yard sale. Contact branch to register as a vendor.

Totally Untidy Toddler Time - Parkville-Carney Community Day

Sat, Jun 21, 9:30am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor,Picture Book Room

Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses.

History Room Research Hours

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Visit the history room to view exhibits or research Catonsville's rich history. A librarian is available to assist you. For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.

Canterbury Strings - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch

Canterbury Strings, a trio of Peabody Conservatory-trained musicians, play a selection of classical music, selected pop music and jazz standards.

Bob Burke - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch

Enjoy a performance by Bob Burke, playing classic rock from the '50s through the '80s.

The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch - Conference Room

Meet other writers, polish your craft and share your work in a supportive group with an adult facilitator. All genres and skill levels welcome.

LEGO Fun

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Early Explorers

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

Join us each month for a delightful and educational program specially crafted for the youngest members of our community.

Wayne Johnson Trio - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab,Study Room 1

Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Drummer Wayne Johnson has been performing since 1970 and plays a combination of jazz, R&B and the blues.

Juneteenth Jubilee

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area,Public Service Area

Celebrate Juneteenth with crafts, music, an author visit and more.

Gourd Art Workshop - Parkville-Carney Community Day

Sat, Jun 21, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 3rd Floor

Create your own "gourd-eous" piece of art using pieces of a gourd. Learn wood burning and dyeing techniques to create a beautiful sunflower. Supplies provided.

This event is full

Deep Water Trio - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

Bassist Daryl Adams is joined by drummer Daruba Kenyatte, guitarist Robert Wilson Jr. and singer Ron Lewis for an afternoon of jazz and world music.

Keller Remington Trio - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Towson Branch - Public Service Area

Trumpeter Keller Remington, currently studying at the Peabody Institute, teaches and performs music in the Baltimore/D.C. area. Performance is in the rotunda.

Julien Xuereb - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Julien Xuereb, a Peabody Institute-trained classical guitarist, performs Baroque, bossa nova, flamenco, tango and original compositions.

Canterbury Strings - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch

Canterbury Strings, a trio of Peabody Conservatory-trained musicians, play a selection of classical music, selected pop music and jazz standards.

Tomás Jonsson Trio - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Pianist Tomás Jonsson leads a jazz trio that brings a refined and expressive take on the jazz tradition. The performance features rich harmonies, groovy rhythms and timeless jazz classics.

Lior Leigh - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

Dr. Lior Leigh holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Peabody Conservatory and performs classical pieces on his digital piano.

Taste Test Throwdown

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Taste test, rank and guess the flavor of popular snacks.

A Is for Art - Family and Friends Story Time and Craft

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures - Parkville-Carney Community Day

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

The Eco Adventures colorologist guides audiences through the wild world of animal pigmentation with live animal color ambassadors.

Beyond the Desk - Exploring Digital Design

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

Are you curious about careers that don't involve sitting at a desk all day? Learn what it's like to work in the digital design industry by exploring 3D design, creating 3D models and more.

Duncan S. Moore - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hereford Branch - Public Service Area

Bagpiper Duncan S. Moore performs traditional Scottish, Irish and Celtic music on the great Highland bagpipe (if performing outdoors) or the border pipes and uilleann pipes (for indoor settings).

Sounds Good - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Sounds Good features Bob Jacobson on sax, Bill Kalkman on guitar and Tom Hensler on bass, performing swing, Brazilian, blues and jazz standards.

Get Your Poetry On

Sat, Jun 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room Side A

Designed for those who enjoy reading and writing poetry, participants share and critically discuss each other's works in a supportive atmosphere.

Moonstone - Make Music Day 2025

Sat, Jun 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Moonstone features singer Pamela King and guitarist Rich Marcinek playing a selection of modern acoustic feel-good rock.

Beyond the Desk - Meet Digital Design Professionals

Sat, Jun 21, 2:45pm - 3:30pm

Owings Mills Branch

Are you curious about careers that don't involve sitting at a desk all day? Learn what it's like to work in the digital design industry by speaking with industry professionals.