Meet the Author

Wed, Jul 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Towson Branch

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

Wed, Jul 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Rescheduled

Wed, Jul 23, 9:00am - 4:00pm

New date Friday, July 25, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch

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, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Creative Reuse - Tube Art

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Use your imagination to create with cardboard tubes. Supplies provided; first come, first served. Space is limited.

Yoga for Beginners

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

White Marsh 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.

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Art

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Draw and paint your own work of art with watercolors inspired by the animal ambassadors.

Registration is now closed

Getting Started With eBooks in Libby

Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Bring your smartphone, iPad or Kindle and get an introduction to Libby. This hands-on class is perfect for those who want to know more about ebooks and e-audio books.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

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

Registration is now closed

Cooking Healthy Meals at Home - Protein

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Discover how to create healthy and delicious meals at home through hands-on practice.

Registration is now closed

Mario Kart Tournament - Teen Gaming

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Registration is now closed

Collage Club

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Collaborate with others who are interested in making collages. Instructor Joy Herrick facilitates the session.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Registration is now closed

Writers Studio - Self-Publishing Panel

Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

Wed, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

Would you like to publish your own work but still have questions?

Registration is now closed

Thu, Jul 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

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

Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction

Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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.

Minute to Win It

Thu, Jul 24, 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.

Prologue, Inc. Homeless Outreach Program - Information Table

Thu, Jul 24, 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.

Beaded Wind Chime

Thu, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Color your world with a wind chime made from beads and recycled materials. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Color Your World - Tie-Dye

Thu, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Make your own colorful T-shirt. Limited supplies provided, while they last.

This event is full

The Colorful World of Music With The Fifty 7's

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 2:50pm

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

Discover that there is a colorful world waiting to be explored as we sing, play, create and dance along at this live, interactive, music performance.

Pet Portraits - Adult Art Camp

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Receive a pre-sketched canvas of your pet and meet fellow painters as you create a pet portrait for your home. You will need to submit a photo of your pet by July 17. Presented by T.C. Studios.

This event is full

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

Thu, Jul 24, 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.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

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

Teen Gaming Tournament - Super Smash Bros.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Jul 24, 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.

DIY Floral Bookmarks

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Create your own whimsical, floral bookmarks. Supplies provided.

Cooking Healthy Meals at Home - Dairy and Grains

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Discover how to create healthy and delicious meals at home through hands-on practice.

This event is full

Make a Macramé Wall Hanging - Adult Art Camp

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Learn the art of macramé with Sarah Mikkelsen from Lovely Yarns and take home a wall hanging of your very own.

Color Our World - Pottery Painting

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Unleash your inner artist at an evening of fun and creativity as we decorate pottery to color our world. Supplies provided.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Towson Book Club

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead.

The Business of Influence and Content Creation - Marketing Your Small Business Online

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Learn to show up confidently, create content with intention and understand how the world of influence and content creation really works.

Trivia Night

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

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

DIY Woven Necklace

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Are you feeling nostalgic for a summer camp craft? Create a woven necklace or keychain using yarn, beads and a simple carboard loom. Supplies provided.

Cancelled

Practice English at the Library

Thu, Jul 24, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch

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

Fri, Jul 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.

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Jul 25, 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.

Dance a Story

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

A multifaceted program geared toward kinesthetic learning.

Story Time at Northwest Regional Park

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch

Join librarians from the Owings Mills Branch at Northwest Regional Park to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes at this outdoor story time for the whole family.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Art

Fri, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale 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.

Fun Friday Films

Fri, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Interact with a variety of animals while creating a piece of art inspired by the animal ambassadors.

Beautiful Batik With Port Discovery

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Friday DIY

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Drop in to our teen area for make-and-take art for tweens and teens. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Warrior Cats Book Party

Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Calling all Warrior Cats fans. Join us for games, crafts and quizzes based on the Warrior Cats series by Erin Hunter. Create your own Warrior Cat name and find out which clan you belong in.

Hands-on Computer Learning Hour

Fri, Jul 25, 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.

Lunch & Learn - In-Depth Photography Workshop

Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Take your photography skills to the next level. Learn camera basics, lighting techniques and tools to help you feel confident behind the lens.

Sensory Painting

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Experiment with color and texture. Try painting on multiple textures with different materials to create community artwork.

Outside Grounds Cleanup - Hosted by the Sollers Point Teen Advisory Board

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sollers Point Branch

Help clean up the space surrounding the branch, making it beautiful, healthy and welcoming for all.

Ask a Master Gardener

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area

A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension is at a table in the branch to answer questions and offer gardening tips.

Community Choice Pantry Registration Event

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Register for weekly pick up of food for you and your family from Community Assistance Network's Community Choice Pantry at the Liberty Family Resource Center. Must meet eligibility requirements.

LEGO Design Challenge

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Sat, Jul 26, 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.

Teen Writers' Club

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Teen writers are invited to build skills by sharing and critiquing work in a supportive group. All writing forms welcome. Led by the Maryland Writers' Association.

Sat, Jul 26, 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.

Calligraphy Workshop - Adult Art Camp

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full 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.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

TaNeisha D. Jeanty presents a "Sip and Script" workshop where you receive all the supplies needed to learn modern calligraphy as well as tools to take with you to practice the skill at home.

This event is full

Black Baseball in America - From Segregation to Integration

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

David Shuffler shines a light on racism, racial discrimination and social injustice in Major League Baseball and shares stories of determination, hopefulness and jubilation.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Chess Club for Kids

Sat, Jul 26, 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, Jul 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch

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

Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Baby Craft Time

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Sculpting

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Summer Teen Hour

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Interact with a variety of animals while sculpting a piece of art inspired by the animal ambassadors.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Trivia Night

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us on Mondays for a different craft each week. Supplies provided.

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

A fun community event where we play different game shows, including Jeopardy!, Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune.

RUFUS! Read! Draw! With Blue Sky Puppets

Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

An engaging and funny story about positive inclusion, celebrating differences and the interplay between art and reading.

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us each week for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Chill Time

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Take a break from the heat in our Teen Area. We have snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play PS5.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

One Shot Adventures - Blood on the Clocktower

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Test your deduction skills in this game of whodunit.

Board Game Night

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Hang out and play some board games.

PokéMonday

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Calling trainers of all ages. Join us once a month for a variety of activities, including crafts, gaming and trading. Bring your own PokéGear and hang with other trainers.

Kids' Books and Conversation

Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Children's Area

Talk about your favorite books in a group setting.

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

Mon, Jul 28, 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

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

Tue, Jul 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Reisterstown Branch

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

Tue, Jul 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Open History Room

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Pulled String Art

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Owings Mills Branch

Design a fun and colorful project using strings to create a piece of art. No artistic experience necessary.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Animals and Colors With Cromwell Valley Park

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tuesday Gaming

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Play-Doh Fun

Tue, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Create with Play-Doh. Supplies provided.

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Learn how the animals and plants use color to communicate in Baltimore County parks from a Cromwell Valley naturalist.

Bleeding Tissue Paper Collage

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Use bleeding tissue paper to experiment with color mixing. Then add drawings, sequins and pompoms to create a rainbow masterpiece.

Cancelled

Tue, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Movie Night at the Library

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 3:20pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of Loving Vincent. Light refreshments served. (PG-13; 1 hour, 34 minutes)

Nature Club for Kids - Fabulous Flamingos

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Share your appreciation for nature with others. This month, we learn about flamingos and then make a flamingo craft. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Importance of Separating Personal and Business Finances

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Baltimore District Office and an SBA-approved lender teaches how to separate your business and personal finances.

Culturally Responsive Mental Health Therapy

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

A discussion on cultural factors and current perceptions impacting delivery of services and mental well-being.

Owings Mills Book Club

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Reformatory by Tananarive Due.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

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

Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

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

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

Grow With Me

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

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Decorate a pot and plant a plant to take home. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Blood Drive

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 4:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Save lives and show your support by donating blood. Your blood donation can save up to three lives. Contact the branch or Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment.

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

RUFUS! Read! Draw! With Blue Sky Puppets

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

An engaging and funny story about positive inclusion, celebrating differences and the interplay between art and reading.

Homeschool Fair

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Learn about the homeschooling process and find out what resources are available to help you.

Celebrating Our Stories - A Monthly Craft Program

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Learn about the traditions and cultures of communities through crafting.

Reading Cuddly Buddies

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

Make a Macramé Wall Hanging - Adult Art Camp

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Learn the art of macramé with Sarah Mikkelsen from Lovely Yarns and take home a wall hanging of your very own.

This event is full

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

We dive into Curveball, the award-winning graphic novel by Pablo Cartaya.

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Mad Science - Superhero Science

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Discover the science behind superhero gadgets and powers. Design, build and test cool tech just like your favorite heroes and villains.

Thu, Jul 31, 9:00am - 3:00pm

North Point Branch

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

Thu, Jul 31, 9:00am - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

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

Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Sculpting

Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Interact with a variety of animals while sculpting a piece of art inspired by the animal ambassadors.

Minute to Win It

Thu, Jul 31, 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.

Shrinky Dinks

Thu, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Draw your own designs and watch them shrink to create fun accessories.

Colors in Nature

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

When it comes to the natural world, colors are everywhere. Join us for a nature walk as we explore the trail behind the Loch Raven Branch, then create some nature-inspired art.

Rufus! Read! Draw! With Blue Sky Puppets

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

An engaging and funny story about positive inclusion, celebrating differences and the interplay between art and reading.

Tactile Art

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Art isn't just for looking, it's for feeling, too. In celebration of Disability Pride Month, kids explore different textures and create artwork designed to be experienced by touch.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Crafterwork - Bookend Decorating

Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Relax and socialize with an easy craft each month. Supplies provided. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Loch Raven Branch

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

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Practice English at the Library

Thu, Jul 31, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch

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

Fri, Aug 01, 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.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Books and Conversation

Fri, Aug 01, 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.

Animals and Their Habitats With Oregon Ridge Nature Center

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Gamer Friday

Fri, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:15am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Meet some of the animals that call Maryland home. Learn about their habitats and how you can make your neighborhood and even your backyard wildlife-friendly.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Bluey Dance Party

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Bring your best dance moves to our Bluey Dance Party. Have fun with "Keepy Uppy" and get into "Dance Mode" with other Bluey fans.

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Painting

Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Fun Friday Films

Fri, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Interact with a variety of animals while painting a piece of art inspired by the animal ambassadors.

Wreck This Painting

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Get creative by putting your own spin on a donated painting. Add a UFO or colorful Pokémon and bring your imagination to life. Supplies provided, while they last.

Instrument Trial Day With The Music Space

Sat, Aug 02, 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.

The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Sat, Aug 02, 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.

Hands-on Water Critters Workshop

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Explore water ecology and backyard science by creating your own closed aquatic ecosystem. Offers a fun way for young scientists to learn about local water habitats.

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

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.

Teen Writers' Club

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Teen writers are invited to build skills by sharing and critiquing work in a supportive group. All writing forms welcome. Led by the Maryland Writers' Association.

Ask a Master Gardener

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension is at a table in the branch to answer questions and offer gardening tips.

Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore

Sat, Aug 02, 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.

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

STEAM Saturday

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Slime Time - Color-Changing Slime

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Have fun making stretchy, squishy slime that changes color when it changes temperature.

Sat, Aug 02, 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.

Sat, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 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.

Sat, Aug 02, 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.

Mon, Aug 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

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

Mon, Aug 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

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

Mon, Aug 04, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Aug 04, 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.

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

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Adults with physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities along with caregivers are welcome to join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.

Movie Monday

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Little Chef - Edible Mosaics

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Baltimore Hoop Love

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:15am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Baltimore Hoop Love presents a fun, interactive program featuring a variety of hula hoops for the whole family.

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

North Point Branch

Prepare your artistic flair. We use candy and other treats to create a one-of-a-kind edible work of art. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Public Service Area,Wilson 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.

Keeping Up to Date on Vaccines for Young People

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Learn about recommended vaccines across childhood from a nurse practitioner and professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Discussion and Q&A session afterward.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Scavenger Hunt and Crafts

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Summer Teen Hour

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.

Mon, Aug 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Join us for a scavenger hunt in the children's area, win a prize and make a variety of crafts.

Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Color Our World With Scratch Art

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us on Mondays for a different craft each week. Supplies provided.

Mon, Aug 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Express your creativity with us by creating scratch art drawings.

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us each Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Chill Time

Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Take a break from the heat in our Teen Area. We have snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play PS5.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Aug 04, 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.

Two Truths and a Lie - Separating Facts From Fiction

Mon, Aug 04, 5:15pm - 7:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

In this series of three interactive workshops, learn about disinformation, its impact on your community and our democracy and how to disrupt its spread.

Essex NAMI Family Support Group

Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Catonsville Branch

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, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

A free and confidential group for loved ones of people living with mental health conditions. No insurance required. See a staff member about registration or register at bit.ly/popupfsgsx.

White Marsh Writers Group

Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Share your writing with like-minded people and improve your craft. Writers of all levels are welcome, whether exploring the world of writing or looking for feedback on a draft of their work.

Crochet

Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Guided instruction on how to crochet.

Mon, Aug 04, 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.

ESOL Welcome Bus

Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

ESOL Welcome Bus provides English language proficiency screening and enrollment services to multilingual learners who are new to Baltimore County. All appointments are made by phone at 443-809-6752.

Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch

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

Making Masterpieces Story Time - Alan Bean

Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch

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

Open History Room

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Splatter Paint

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Owings Mills Branch

Get messy and creative. Make the coolest splatter paint designs either with a stencil or free hand.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Learn about a different artist or art style and then try it out for yourself.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Animals and Their Habitats With Oregon Ridge Nature Center

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Meet some of the animals that call Maryland home. Learn about their habitats and how you can make your neighborhood and even your backyard wildlife-friendly.

Community Outreach - Kennedy Krieger Institute

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

VA Homeless Outreach

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Outreach social workers from the VA Maryland Healthcare System are available to assist homeless veterans with finding healthcare, employment and housing resources.

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch

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

Movie Matinee - Bookworm

Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

North Point Branch

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of the children's movie Bookworm. (2024; 1 hour, 43 minutes)

Tuesday Gaming

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Color Our World - Colorful Calm

Tue, Aug 05, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Sit for a bit and relax while coloring and listening to soft relaxing music.

Color Your LEGO World Challenge

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

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.

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Complete color-based LEGO challenges.

Slime Time

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Join us for a gooey, hands-on, slime-making adventure.

Tue, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Teen Trivia Night - Music Challenge

Tue, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 3:20pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Test your knowledge of music across genres and decades in this fun trivia challenge.

Crochet Introduction and Social

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

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

B.Y.O.C. - Bring Your Own Craft

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Do you sew, knit, bead, scrapbook or do another handicraft? Join a community of fellow crafters. Chat and make friends while you work on your latest project. All levels of experience welcome.

North Point Book Club

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel by The Authors Guild, which include authors like Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston.

Pressed to Kill With Author Tom Marquardt

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Tom Marquardt, former editor of the Capital Gazette, explores the events surrounding one of the worst mass murders of our time. Warning: This program may be triggering due to subject matter.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

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

Wed, Aug 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Lansdowne Branch

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

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time.

Snap Circuits

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Use our kits to make snap circuits.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Arbutus Branch

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.

Family Crisis Center Open-Door Drop-in Information Table

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Connect with an intimate partner violence (IPV) advocate, community resource specialist, job developer or lawyer who helps with landlord/tenant issues in our drop-in center.

Department of Health Harm Reduction Information Table

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

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

Book Bingo

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Bingo with a twist where we use historical fiction book titles. Discover a new book to read and a chance to win a book.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosedale 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.

Dundalk Family Crisis Center

Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Working with individuals, families and communities to interrupt and prevent cycles of violence in relationships. All are welcome.

Sit and Stitch Meetup

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

How Do Democracies Survive? - Democratic Backsliding

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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.

Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore

Thu, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch

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, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Animal Encounter With Marshy Point Nature Center

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Essex Branch - Essex 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 Me Wild With Eco Adventures

Thu, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Painted Macaroni Necklaces

Thu, Aug 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Get colorful and create your own painted macaroni necklace. Supplies provided.

Pop-Up Cinema - Churchill's Secret

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

In the summer of 1953, Nurse Appleyard rushes to a secret location where she discovers her patient is Winston Churchill. Tensions rise as his family gathers at his bedside. (TV-PG; 1 hour, 40 minutes)

Colorful Science

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Calling all mad scientists. Have fun conducting wacky experiments while learning about scientific concepts. No lab coats needed; just bring your sense of adventure.

Thu, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Teen Hangout

Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Teens are welcome to join us for video games, pizza, snacks, crafts and more in our hangout space.

Freestyle Art Session

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.