An Afternoon With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm

North Point Branch

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

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.

Baltimore County Department of Health Information Table

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.

Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Hereford Branch - Public Service Area

The Bureau of Behavioral Health, Mental Health Team hosts a resource table to raise suicide awareness and promote gun safety.

Rosedale Community Yard Sale

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

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

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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.

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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.

Paws to Read

Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes - Parkville-Carney Community Day

Sat, Jun 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Can you disarm the bomb in time? Solve the cooperative puzzles by collaboratively playing the Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes video game.

Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch

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

Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

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

Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4

Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.

Mon, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jun 23, 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 23, 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 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Baby Craft Time

Mon, Jun 23, 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.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Maryland State Fair

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Arbutus 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.

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale 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.

Now That's Silly! - Community Day Celebration

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn 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.

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

A giggle-filled story time to start our branch's Community Day celebration with stories and songs that will have you smiling all day long.

Superhero Support - Community Day Celebration

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Children's Area

Meet Spider-Man and Ghost-Spider and pose for photos when Superhero Support visits for the Reisterstown Community Day Celebration.

Visit the Cuddle Shuttle - Community Day Celebration

Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Public Service Area

Baltimore County Animal Shelter's Cuddle Shuttle visits. Meet adoptable animals, learn about its spay and neuter services and pick up other useful information.

Live Music With Bob Burke - Community Day Celebration

Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard

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

Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures - Community Day Celebration

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Maker Monday

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

A relaxed afternoon of crafts and projects for all ages and skill levels.

Fizz, Pop, Boom With The Science Guys of Baltimore - Community Day Celebration

Mon, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Reisterstown Branch

Learn about states of matter with The Science Guys of Baltimore.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Jun 23, 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, or feel free to bring your own.

Queer Film Alliance - The Color Purple (2023)

Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Join us each month as we watch and discuss films celebrating the LGBTQ+ experience.

Board Game Night

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Hang out and play some board games.

Design Your Own RPG Map

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

After learning how to age paper, create a fantasy world by throwing dice, rice and coins to randomly generate the terrain.

Libby on Vacation

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Learn about upcoming, highly anticipated book releases for summer, receive assistance using Libby to access our digital library and get ready for your vacation reading.

Movie Monday - Shifting Lines: New Queer Animation

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Watch six short animated films for Pride month. Light refreshments provided. (47 minutes)

Pop-Up Story Time

Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Let's all go to Hawaii.

Writers Studio - How to Finish Your Novel

Mon, Jun 23, 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 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

Tom Pyun shares advice on how to finish your novel to give your story the ending it deserves.

Small Business Counseling

Tue, Jun 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch

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

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

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

Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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.

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Open History Room

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Paper Marbling

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Owings Mills Branch

Make simple marbled paper by laying cardstock on shaving cream with watercolor swirls.

Animal Encounter With Marshy Point Nature Center

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:15am - 11:15am

Sollers Point Branch

Discover what kinds of animals live in Maryland and what their roles in our ecosystem are. Get an up-close encounter with some of Marshy Point's animal ambassadors to find out.

Tue, Jun 24, 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 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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.

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VA Homeless Outreach - Information Table

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

Drop-in hours where homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness can connect with a social worker who help them access services available in the VA and the community.

Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford 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.

Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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.

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Movie Matinee - The Wild Robot

Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

North Point Branch

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of The Wild Robot. (PG; 1 hour, 42 minutes)

Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach

Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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.

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Tuesday Gaming

Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

DIY Kaleidoscope

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Create a kaleidoscope out of a toilet paper tube and discover the science and math that make it work.

Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table

Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 3:20pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Emerging Adults - Getting Work Done and Networking

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Join us for two hours of designated work time. Feel free to network or focus on your own work. Light refreshments and snacks available.

Super Mario Party Jamboree Tournament - Teen Gaming

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Test your skills against other teens in our video game tournaments. The winner of each tournament receives a gift card.

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Pikesville Chess Night

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Knitting Introduction and Social

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Learn to knit and meet others who craft. Beginners are encouraged; all levels of experience welcome. Materials provided for free; first come, first served. Light refreshments available.

An Evening With Amanda Flower

Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Meet the author of several mysteries, including the Katharine Wright series, the Emily Dickinson mysteries and the Amish Candy Shop mysteries. Book sales and signings following the presentation.

Public Benefits Assistance

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Owings Mills Book Club

Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Join us for a lively discussion of No Better Time by Sheila Williams.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Mobile Career Center

Wed, Jun 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.

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

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

Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Conference Room

Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.

Sensory Story Time

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

Maryland State Fair

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

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 the whole family.

Wed, Jun 25, 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 25, 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 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

Animal Encounter With Marshy Point Nature Center

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Discover what kinds of animals live in Maryland and what their roles in our ecosystem are. Get an up-close encounter with some of Marshy Point's animal ambassadors to find out.

Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

An exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them.

Yoga for Beginners

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. This program can be modified for those wanting to use a chair. Yoga mat optional.

Be Playful

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

Tie-Dye Party

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Get ready for a burst of colorful creativity with tie-dye.

Story Time With Poe

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

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

Lawyers in the Library - Maryland Legal Aid

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Maryland Legal Aid lawyers are on hand to offer free legal advice for eligible individuals.

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

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

Story Time With Poe

Wed, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.

Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

An exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

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

Celebrating Our Stories - A Monthly Craft Program

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Learn about the traditions and cultures of communities through crafting.

Reading Cuddly Buddies

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Defenders of Animal Rights

In partnership with Defenders of Animal Rights, the Hereford Branch seeks children who love animals and would like to practice their reading skills. Program takes place at DOAR, 14412 Old York Road.

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Rock Painting for Adults

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Create painted rocks to add to your own plants or hide them with uplifting messages for others to discover.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

We dive into Gamerville, the award-winning graphic novel by Johnnie Christmas.

Wardrobe and Wellness - Undressing Your Limitations

Wed, Jun 25, 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 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Discover the power of fashion as a tool for self-expression and empowerment. This workshop explores the connection between wardrobe and wellness, allowing you to redefine what fashion means to you.

Small Business Fraud

Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Learn how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud to prevent unwanted attacks on your business.

How Do Democracies Survive? - Prospects for Democracy Renewal

Wed, Jun 25, 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.

Small Business and Government Contracts - Road Map to Government Contracting

Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Learn to expand your small business opportunities through government contracting.

Thu, Jun 26, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch

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

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Colorful Magic With Mike Rose

Thu, Jun 26, 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 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville 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.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Computers for Beginners

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:30am

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Learn computer basics and improve your typing. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:45am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

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

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

Thu, Jun 26, 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

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Movie Time at Lansdowne Senior Center

Thu, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center

Sit back, relax and enjoy 2023's A Haunting in Venice. (PG-13; 1 hour, 43 minutes)

Minute to Win It

Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Compete against your friends in small challenges that are completed in under 60 seconds. Winners get a prize.

Design a Library Bag

Thu, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Decorate a bag with your own design to carry your library books. Supplies provided, while they last.

Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Kids Queer Film Alliance

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Join us for a craft and a viewing of The Mitchells vs. the Machines this Pride. (PG; 1 hour, 54 minutes)

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

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.

A Rainbow of Emotions

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Have you ever felt a little blue? How about tickled pink or green with envy? Come explore the connection between colors and emotions and make a set of colorful emoji squishies to take home.

Celebrate Pride Month - Create a Pride Flag Keychain

Thu, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

A hands-on craft program where you can make your very own Pride flag keychain.

Teen Gaming Tournament - Mario Kart

Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch

Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play Mario Kart 8 and compete to win prizes.

Mini Paint Pour Art

Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Create your own mini work of art using a paint pour style. Supplies provided.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

A drop-in Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Beginners and veterans welcome. Materials provided.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Crafterwork - Chalk Prints

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Relax and socialize with an easy craft each month. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Garden Group

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Loch Raven Branch

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

Towson Book Club

Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Trivia Night

Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia fans.

Books & Brews

Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Heavy Seas Taproom

Join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom and enjoy a cold beer and conversation.

Thu, Jun 26, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch

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

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses. A change of clothes is recommended.

Story Time at Northwest Regional Park

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Dance a Story

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

A multifaceted program geared toward kinesthetic learning.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch

Join librarians from the Owings Mills Branch at Northwest Regional Park for an outdoor story time. Please use the park entrance on Deer Park Road.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jun 27, 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 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Bead Making of Indigenous Peoples

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch

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

Cancelled

Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Arbutus Branch

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

Fun Friday Films

Fri, Jun 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Join us every Friday afternoon for different family-friendly films. Coloring supplies available.

Beautiful Batik With Port Discovery

Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

Discover and explore the traditional methods of producing batik fabric art and create your own stunning fabric piece to take home. Limited to 30 participants.

Tiny Garden Tour

Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Get ready for a hands-on adventure in the garden. Learn about the plants in our community garden, discover how a garden grows and why it's important to care for nature.

Hands-on Computer Learning Hour

Fri, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Essex Branch - Public Computers

Learn how to use a computer, fix up your resume or create an email account. Stop by one of our learning stations where a dedicated librarian answers any of your computer questions.

Fri, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tobacco Cessation

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Family and Friends Story Time - Pride Story Time

Sat, Jun 28, 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.

Pride Story Time

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

LEGO Design Challenge

Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Drop in and test out your creative problem-solving skills by solving our monthly challenges.

Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Paws to Read

Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Color Our Woods - Using Yarn to Create Installation Art

Sat, Jun 28, 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.

Bubble Fun

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Essex Branch

Have some outdoor fun in the sun while we play with bubble wands to make bubbles. In the event of adverse weather, this program may be cancelled.

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Franklin Woodland Trail

Have fun yarn bombing the weaving wall at the Franklin Woodland Trails. Materials provided. Meet in the lobby of the Reisterstown Branch.

Wardrobe and Wellness - Pause and Purge

Sat, Jun 28, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Clear the clutter and make room for a wardrobe that sparks joy.

Voices of Queer Fiction - Thien-Kim Lam and Naomi Rivers

Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

A panel discussion featuring two local authors, Thien-Kim Lam and Naomi Rivers, who talk about their writing process and how they incorporate queer characters in their storytelling.

Cryptocurrency and Electronic Payment Platforms - Understanding FinTech and Digital Currency

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room C

Learn about FinTech and different types of cryptocurrencies, digital forms of money, and they're uses as types of alternative payment and in investing.

Paws to Read

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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.

Colorful Magic With Mike Rose

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville 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.

Perler Bead Pride Accessories

Sat, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Celebrate Pride by making Pride-themed accessories. Supplies provided. This program is part of North Point's Pride Fair, running from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chess Club for Kids

Sat, Jun 28, 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.

Celebration in Song - Black Experience Through Music

Sat, Jun 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Reisterstown Branch

Learn about the origins of Black Music Appreciation Month and enjoy live performances that reflect the enduring power of music to express, uplift and unite.

Mon, Jun 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch

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

Mon, Jun 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Study Room 1

Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Summer Teen Hour

Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.

Mon, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

Colorful Magic With Mike Rose

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

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne 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.

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

Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven 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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Jun 30, 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.

Know Your Rights With CASA/Conozca sus derechos con CASA

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

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

CASA presents a free in-person talk on knowing your rights. No registration required./Únase a CASA para una presentación gratuita en persona sobre sus derechos. No es necesario registrarse.

Kids Books and Conversation

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

Cockeysville Branch - Children's Area

Talk about your favorite books in a group setting.

Transform Your Small Business Using AI

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

Virtual

Harness the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize your small business.

Create a Pressed Flower Sun Catcher - Two sessions: Monday, June 30 and July 28

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Learn how to make a flower press and a sun catcher. A horticulturist shares information about the types of flowers you can gather in your yard or from your garden.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 01, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

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