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From Jazz to Hip Hop
Saturday, June 06
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Catonsville Meeting RoomExplore the origins and evolution of popular music forms that originated in the African American community.
Discuss the social and cultural changes that impacted each genre's development and revisit the songs and artists who remain timeless influences. Presented by Vivian Fisher, deputy chief, State Library Resource Center.
AGE GROUP: | Teen (14-17 years) | Older Adult | New Adult (18-25) | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | History and Learning | Author Visit |
Catonsville Branch
Phone: 410-887-0951
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| Mon, Jul 27 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jul 28 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 29 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 30 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 31 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Aug 01 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Aug 02 | Closed |
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Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Calling all teen readers. Chat about your newest reading obsessions with other enthusiasts. Make friends while exercising your right to read.
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Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
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Enjoy an evening learning to crochet or bring your own crochet project to work on while you socialize.
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
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Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Tue, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Further develop your skills with Microsoft Excel by learning about formulas, filtering, conditional formatting and more.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch
Learn about the littlest creatures that live all around us: bugs. Go on a bug hunt and create your own bug.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Show us your best moves as we dance and jump around to toddler-friendly dance music.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's past, research your family history, or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Towson Branch - Towson Room
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Tue, Jul 28, 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 helps them access services available in the VA and the community.
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
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Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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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 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area
Stop by to learn about the free Healthy Heart Ambassador Program. Discover resources on prediabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyle changes.
Tue, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
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Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Drop in for gaming. Play some classics or discover a new favorite. Both video and board games are available.
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
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Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Use watercolors to explore tape resist art and create your own dinosaur or other design.
Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
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Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Let's build things together. During this librarian-guided training, learn the basics of how 3D printing works and become certified to use a branch 3D printer independently.
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sollers Point Branch - Outside
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Wed, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
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Wed, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
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Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 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 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Wednesday morning for board games, bingo and other activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
The Baltimore County Department of Health presents a workshop on health insurance. Find information about available health plans and receive direct enrollment support.
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full 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.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 10:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Use real seashells to stamp intricate patterns into air-dry clay to make your own necklace.
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Elementary-age children who have learned to read but could benefit from some extra practice can find a patient ear with one of our teen volunteers.
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Meet Pterry and Sheldon, our Summer Reading puppets, as we read some stories and learn all about dinosaurs, archaeology, and the ancient world.
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.
Wed, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Craft colorful slime with a hidden dinosaur inside. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Play VR games with us on PlayStation 4.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Become a rock detective to learn how to "read" the secrets of Earth's layers like chapters in a storybook. Then build a delicious, no-bake layered dessert inspired by geological strata.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Meet the dinosaurs of Maryland and interact with paleontologists from the Dinosaur Park. This is a pop-up museum where families can come and go as they like, ask questions and see objects up close.
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
This event is full
Wed, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Craft a whimsical wind chime using thread, colored beads and tiny bells. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Bring a board game; go home with a new one. Stay and play with your friends or make some new friends.
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio and learn the basics of recording.
This event is full
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Learn classic watercolor techniques from artist Kas Rohm. Experiment with brush techniques using liquid watercolor to create a variety of tree architectures.
This event is full
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Thu, Jul 30, 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 30, 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 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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, and early learning and reading skills.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Unearth dinosaurs and great storytelling with Blue Sky Puppet Theatre's newest show featuring their original song, "I Dig Reading."
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
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 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Jalapeno's Market
Join us at Jalapeños Market as we encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Join us on Thursdays for LEGO brick building after lunch. We can't wait to see what you'll create!
Thu, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Thu, Jul 30, 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.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Play and win prizes at an evening of dinosaur-themed, family-friendly bingo.
Cancelled
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Angel Park Amphitheater
A Tyrannosaurus rex was spotted at the Perry Hall Branch. Escape to safety by completing our outdoor obstacle course.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Meet your Owings Mills neighbors in a fun social gathering. Light refreshments and ice breakers provided.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
A roundtable discussion about songwriting led by our recording studio specialist, Chris Freeland.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
To celebrate International Day of Friendship, bring a friend and make friendship bracelets together. Or make one for yourself and one to give to a friend later. Materials provided.
Fri, Jul 31, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Fri, Jul 31, 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 31, 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 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Jul 31, 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.
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Roland Park
Join librarians from the Towson Branch at Lake Roland Park for an outdoor reading and crafting event. Enjoy a walk on the story trail while reading the book together. Followed by a fun craft.
Fri, Jul 31, 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 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Cancelled
Fri, Jul 31, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Connect with a DMC Empowering Health Services representative. They offer free information and referrals surrounding mental health and substance abuse services in addition to resources.
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
We travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible.
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Unearth dinosaurs and great storytelling with Blue Sky Puppet Theatre's newest show featuring their original song, "I Dig Reading."
Sat, Aug 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Sat, Aug 01, 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.
Sat, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Get together with other Pokémon enthusiasts for games, crafts and activities.
Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Fairies, lovers and mischief await! Join our table reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Select a role, read along with fellow participants and experience Shakespeare's comedy in a relaxed setting.
Sat, Aug 01, 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 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus 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 dinosaurs and archeology.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 information sciences industry and hear from industry professionals during a Q&A.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Explore how fossils form and why they're important. See real fossils from Maryland and learn what they reveal about the region's ancient past and Earth's history.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Children and parents discover there's a world of music waiting to be uncovered as we sing, play, create and dance along with this live, interactive, music performance.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Discover fun series for early readers and build excitement around reading as you gear up for the new school year. Enjoy read-alouds, a craft and literacy-building games on the theme of dinosaurs.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Explore native butterflies and moths in a hands-on presentation by the Maryland Natural History Society. See live specimens and learn how to support and raise these insects from caterpillar to adult.
Sat, Aug 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 03, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Mon, Aug 03, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Arbutus Branch
Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
Mon, Aug 03, 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.
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Aug 03, 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.
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Coloring supplies available.
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, use your imagination and connect with the coolest dinosaurs that have ever walked this planet.
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Enjoy a movement-themed story time with songs, music and activities meant to get your preschooler moving.
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville 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.
Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting. Supplies and good vibes provided.
Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Meet live reptile ambassadors, including Red our velociraptor, and experience dino-sized excitement the whole family will love. Roars highly encouraged.
Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Learn about fossils that can be found in Maryland -- find out how they got here, where you can find them, how they can be identified and more.
Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Enjoy a new craft on the first and second Mondays of this month. Supplies provided.
Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Celebrate Coloring Book Day with coloring pages, artistic challenges and creative fun designed for all ages.
Mon, Aug 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Papercut artist Annie Howe teaches the basic technique of papercutting and how to create your very own custom papercut patterns in this hands-on workshop.
This event is full
Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity like Uno, Jenga or button making.
Mon, Aug 03, 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.
Mon, Aug 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Mon, Aug 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
The young art diva Zara Addy discusses her series Snow Globes Full of Feelings using snow globes to explore and express the full range of human emotions.
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
A lively and inclusive discussion of Rachel Reid's Game Changers series, the steamy, heartfelt hockey romances that inspired the show Heated Rivalry.
Mon, Aug 03, 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.
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Bring your basic computer questions to this drop-in session with a librarian. Share challenges you have with common apps and devices, and tackle them together in a group setting.
Mon, Aug 03, 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.
Mon, Aug 03, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Mon, Aug 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Decorate the cover of a journal with your own creative collage. Supplies provided.
This event is full
Tue, Aug 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about an artist or art style, then try it out for yourself. Supplies provided.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch
Get ready to engineer, build and experiment. Work in teams to design a contraption that protects an egg from a high fall. Then test your creations and see whose egg survives the drop.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's past, research your family history, or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Computers
Stop by the Baltimore County Department of Health's information table to learn about the free Healthy Heart Ambassador Program. Ask questions, get your blood pressure checked and more.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Aug 04, 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 04, 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 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Learn about the YMCA Head Start program that provides free early childhood education and family support services to help young children learn, grow and get ready for school.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Aug 04, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Students ages 5 and up explore creative new territory inspired by our most beloved visionary artists, their unusual art materials and their unforgettable stories.
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Drop in for gaming. Play some classics or discover a new favorite. Both video and board games are available.
Tue, Aug 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Cool down with a snow cone. There are many refreshing and delicious flavors to choose from. While supplies last; first come, first served.
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around dinosaurs and archeology.
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 1
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.
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Learn the ins and outs of D&D in this crash course. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Tue, Aug 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Bring a project or start a new one. Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for years or have never picked up a needle or hook, stop by for refreshments and chat with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts.
Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Earn service-learning hours by making hand towel comfort bears for patients with cancer.
This event is full
Tue, Aug 04, 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 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Wed, Aug 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Wed, Aug 05, 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 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Aug 05, 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 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services. Registration and consent form required.
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Wednesday morning for board games, bingo and other activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Assemble materials for menstruation kits.
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Create a Pokémon that has never been caught before. Choose how your Pokémon looks, its powers and name to create your own unique Pokémon card. Limited space available; first come, first served.
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall 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.
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC who can help you find resources and services, answer your questions and assist you with enrolling in SNAP.
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Branch
Connect with an intimate partner violence (IPV) advocate, community resource specialist or job developer in our drop-in center.
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lansdowne 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.
Wed, Aug 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Elementary-age children who have learned to read but could benefit from some extra practice can find a patient ear with one of our teen volunteers.
Wed, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Meet Pterry and Sheldon, our Summer Reading puppets, as we read some stories and learn all about dinosaurs, archaeology, and the ancient world.
Wed, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Make your own fossilized amber craft using glue, watercolor and toy plants/insects.
Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
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 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come out for a relaxing night of board games. We have chess, Scrabble, Uno and many other games for all ages and skill levels on hand.
Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Celebrate the joy that comes from living your most authentic life with books featuring LGBTQ+ characters, plus a craft.
Wed, Aug 05, 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 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Thu, Aug 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sollers Point Branch - Outside
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Thu, Aug 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Thu, Aug 06, 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 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Meet live reptile ambassadors, including Red our velociraptor, and experience dino-sized excitement the whole family will love. Roars highly encouraged.
Thu, Aug 06, 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 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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, and early learning and reading skills.
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch
Grab your friends and earn service-learning hours by helping us pick up trash at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Meet at the library. If there is inclement weather we will switch to indoor activities.
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Jalapeno's Market
Join us at Jalapeños Market as we encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
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 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Join us for LEGO brick building after lunch. We can't wait to see what you'll create!
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
With an interminable case of writer's block and a personal family crisis, playwright Nate is forced to move into his father's retirement community. (NR; 1 hour, 33 minutes)
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Celebrate a love of Pokémon. Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with helpful tips from a seasoned trainer. Practice strategic thinking and math skills. Sponsored by the American Library Association.
Thu, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Teens are welcome to join us for video games, pizza, snacks, crafts and more in our hangout space.
Thu, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join fans of the Pokémon video game, card game and TV show for socializing, card trading, competitions and crafts. You are welcome to bring your own Switch and controller.
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Bring your vinyl to swap and listen to our resident DJ spin some tunes.
Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia aficionados. Individuals and teams welcome. A limit of four people per team. Sponsored by the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.
Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Make your own suncatchers out of Mason jar lids. Supplies provided.
Fri, Aug 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Fri, Aug 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Perry Hall Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Fri, Aug 07, 9:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Public Service Area
A family education tabling event led by the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.
Fri, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books. Offered in partnership with the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh 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.
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Children's Area
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Fri, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Branch
Earn service-learning hours by helping us make the branch a more welcoming space as we clean the courtyard and decorate the space with gardening and signage.
Fri, Aug 07, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with a DMC Empowering Health Services representative. They offer free information and referrals surrounding mental health and substance abuse services in addition to resources.
Fri, Aug 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Loch Raven Branch
Join us for passive Summer Reading Club activities.
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
We travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible.
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Work together to create a larger-than-life dinosaur mural in this fun, hands-on art adventure.
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Business coach and automation strategist Jason Winters presents a hands-on session designed for small business owners who are ready to get organized, save time and build a business to run smoothly.
Fri, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Explore gentle self-care using traditional Chinese medicine and essential oils to support mental clarity, relaxation and overall mind-body well-being.
Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Towson Branch
Grab a book bundle and beat summer boredom.
Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 10:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Perry Hall Branch
Learn basic vinyasa yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
The truth is out there. Craft your own UFO with a tractor beam and design a miniature alien to pilot it.
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room,Wilson Room
Learn the basics of shibori, the technique of folding and binding cloth and dipping it in indigo dye to create beautiful, intricate patterns.
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around dinosaurs and archeology.
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
We travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible.
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 culinary arts industry and hear from industry professionals during a Q&A session.
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Baltimore Improv Group teaches the basics of improv through exercises and games for better listening, agreement and response.
Sat, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.
This event is full
Mon, Aug 10, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Mon, Aug 10, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Mon, Aug 10, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
Mon, Aug 10, 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.
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Coloring supplies available.
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Unearth dinosaurs and great storytelling with Blue Sky Puppet Theatre's newest show featuring their original song, "I Dig Reading."
Mon, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville 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.
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Aug 10, 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.
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting. Supplies and good vibes provided.
Cancelled
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch
Enjoy a new craft on the first and second Mondays of this month. Supplies provided.
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Use alcohol ink to create a colorful dinosaur tile.
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Children's Area
Explore the children's area to find your new pet and learn all about taking care of them. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Mon, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity like Uno, Jenga or button making.
Mon, Aug 10, 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.
Mon, Aug 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Mon, Aug 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Teens earn service-learning hours while assembling care kits for newborns at GBMC.
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch
Hone your writing skills and polish your stories. Local author Dale E. Lehman presents an exploration of fiction writing principles and techniques. Bring your ideas along to this hands-on workshop.
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Representatives from NFM Lending present an informative homeownership seminar designed to guide you through the homebuying process.
Mon, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
Crochet in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event. Bring your projects and learn from each other. Individual instruction not available. Light snacks provided.
Mon, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson.
Tue, Aug 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Tue, Aug 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Tue, Aug 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's past, research your family history, or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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.
Tue, Aug 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, use your imaginations and connect with the coolest dinosaurs that have ever walked this planet.
Tue, Aug 11, 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 11, 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 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to learn and create.
Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Aug 11, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Students ages 5 and up explore creative new territory inspired by our most beloved visionary artists, their unusual art materials and their unforgettable stories.
Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Drop in for gaming. Play some classics or discover a new favorite. Both video and board games are available.
Tue, Aug 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Use fuse beads to create your favorite dinosaurs and transform them into magnets, keychains and more.
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1,Recording Studio 2
Explore the recording studio in a relaxed atmosphere with your friends and other teens. Make and record music with provided instruments and let your creativity shine.
Tue, Aug 11, 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.
Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
Paint your own miniature master piece mimicking Salvador Dalí's The Persistence of Memory, also referred to as melting clocks. Supplies provided.
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us on the second Tuesday of every month. Players of all skill levels welcome. Space is limited; players are assigned to a match on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Indulge in a rousing discussion of The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch and enjoy a themed mocktail.
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your fiber arts projects and chat about what you've been reading. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies.
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer. September's selection is James by Percival Everett.
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Build and launch an air-powered paper rocket using simple materials, like paper, tape and a recycled bottle.
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Financial management can impact business borrowing. Learn various tools available to manage business income/expenses and the importance of doing so.
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.