Cantaré Presents: Shake Your Bones

History Room Research Hours

Sat, Jan 17, 9:30am - 10:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Early Explorers

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

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

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Visit the history room to view photos and artifacts from Catonsville's days of yore, find a reference book or relive your days at Catonsville High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Drop in to donate a used puzzle and take one home that is new to you. General adult puzzles (250+ pieces) accepted. Please check that the puzzle you bring is complete with no pieces missing.

Cancelled

Dragon Day - Story Time and Craft

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch

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

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Enjoy a story time filled with dragons and make a fun dragon craft afterward.

Hawaiian Ukulele With Shaun Gomban

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Fun With STEM

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Learn about building, physics, engineering and robotics with the McDonogh School robotics team. Space is limited to 20 guests. Tickets available on the first floor 15 minutes before the program.

Sat, Jan 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Native Hawaiian Shaun Gomban uses his unique vocal tone and custom ukulele to take you to the sand and sun of the Hawaiian tropics.

Be Involved - Decorate Backpacks for Health Care for the Homeless

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours by decorating back packs to be donated to Health Care for the Homeless.

Registration is now closed

Baby Rave

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Hustle your little heart out at our party featuring toddler-friendly dance music. Limited space available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Be Involved - Heart Pillows for Cancer Patients

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Earn service-learning hours making pillows for cancer patients. No sewing experience is necessary; materials provided.

Jigsaw Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Sat, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus 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 or cats.

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Tired of your old jigsaw puzzles and board games? Looking for something new for those rainy days at home? Bring your gently used puzzles and board games to the branch for a community exchange.

Math Madness

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

DIY Bird Feeder

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Learn how to make a DIY bird feeder to take home and use to feed birds. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Get Your Poetry On

Sat, Jan 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

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

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Computers for Beginners - Navigating Windows

Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Perler Beads

Sun, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Get creative with Perler beads. Fun, cool designs are provided along with all other required materials. All you need to bring is your imagination.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Learn computer basics while improving your mouse skills. Topics include using the start menu, opening applications and switching between windows. Limited space available; first come, first served.

Stories and More - A Story and Craft Hour

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a story and craft. This month: Be Brave, Little Penguin by Giles Andreae.

Parkville-Carney Book Club

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch

Join us for a lively discussion of The Prospectors by Ariel Djanikian.

Open History Room

Tue, Jan 20, 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.

Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time

Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Hamilton Relay Information Table

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Connect with a representative from Hamilton Relay to learn about their resources and services.

Tue, Jan 20, 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 - Information Table

Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area

Homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness can drop in to connect with a Peer Support Specialist who helps them access services available in the VA and the community.

Homeschool Meetup

Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Connect with fellow homeschool families in this freeform program designed to promote community and information sharing.

Armchair Toursim

Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.

Taste Test Throwdown

Tue, Jan 20, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Taste Test Throwdown

Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Infant and Toddler Parent Education With GBMC

Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, snacks and more.

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Discuss safe sleep, maintaining sleep schedules, feeding picky eaters and other infant/toddler care topics with a certified doula from GBMC. Children welcome to attend with adults.

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch

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

Anime Club

Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Be Social - Libraries for All

Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Towson Branch - 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.

Nature Club for Kids - Symbiotic Sidekicks

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Share your appreciation for nature with others by learning about symbiosis and making a clownfish and anemone craft. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Be Creative - January Paint Night

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Create a seasonal scene at our paint night. Materials provided.

Anime Club for Teens

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

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

Silent Book Club

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

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

Paint Night - Paint Your Own Cherry Blossom Tree

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Using materials provided, create your own personalized cherry blossom landscape.

New Adult Poker Meetup

Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Bring a friend and meet other fellow players, ages 18-25, to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.

Enneagram - Getting Unstuck From Anxiety

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Anxiety often signals that something within us is calling for attention -- not just worry or a reaction to stress, but a sacred yearning for change, meaning and alignment.

Chess Club

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Public Computers

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

Mad Science - Pinecone Bird Feeder

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Make a pinecone bird feeder while learning about local birds.

New Year, New Career - Get a Jumpstart on Your Next Job

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Make 2026 your year. Gain a competitive edge in the job market with resume tips, job searching strategies and best practices for getting hired.

This event is full

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Start the New Year With Meditation - A Workshop and Guided Meditation Session

Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

Begin the new year with a clean mental slate by reducing anxiety and stress while promoting clarity of thought with longtime meditation instructor Arvind Naik.

Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Sensory Story Time

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Visit the history room to view photos and artifacts from Catonsville's days of yore, find a reference book or relive your days at Catonsville High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Insurance Assistance at the Library

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Baltimore County Mobile Health Unit - Information Table

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch

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

Be Playful

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

BiblioBOP

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Trains and Tracks

Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Little train engineers can build tracks, let their imaginations take the lead and send our wooden trains on an adventure.

Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Understanding Medicare - Be an Informed Consumer

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn about Medicare coverage, options and alternative plans. Topics covered include enrollment, Medicare coverage and its parts, Medicare Advantage plans and potential costs. Q&A session to follow.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Public Service Area

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

Homeschool Group

Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Join us for the Perry Hall homeschool group's monthly academic session.

Wednesday Tween and Teen Time

Wed, Jan 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.

Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Cancelled

Recording Studio Music Production

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

Clubhouse for Teens

Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

The Clubhouse is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe and fun place for teens with exciting and enriching activities. Visit the table to learn more about what the organization offers.

Sit and Stitch

Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.

This event is full

Pajama Story Time

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Hunt Valley Jazz Ensemble

Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us for a pleasant evening of jazz provided by our local Hunt Valley Jazz Ensemble.

Be Crafty - Perler Beads

Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Explore your creative side. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

This event is full

Music Meetup

Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

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

Thu, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Homeschool Meetup

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Join other homeschooling families in a space to swap materials and resources, network and socialize. STREAM activity provided for students.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Wilson 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.

Movie at Lansdowne Senior Center

Thu, Jan 22, 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.

Parent Support Group

Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Towson Branch

Stay after story time to connect with other parents and discuss infant care topics with a certified professional doula from GBMC.

Thu, Jan 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of Nonnas (2025) at the Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center. (PG; 1 hour, 51 minutes)

Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction

Thu, Jan 22, 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.

Red Flags of Advertising and Scams - Protecting Seniors and Caregivers in Today's Marketplace

Thu, Jan 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Learn how to recognize misleading ads, avoid falling victim to scams and safeguard your hard-earned money at this eye-opening session presented by the Better Business Bureau.

Be Social - Libraries for All

Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney 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, Jan 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Be Creative

Thu, Jan 22, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Flex your creative muscles via a variety of guided art projects. Jump into the new year by creating a vision board with all of your goals and hopes for 2026.

Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

A mindful movement practice that combines forms, movement and breath awareness to reset your nervous system and center your present moment experience.

Cozy Coloring

Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Relax and color pieces of a coloring page. Each piece is colored by a different person and combined at the end to create a colorful work of art.

Photography for Teens

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Mario Party Jamboree - Teen Gaming

Thu, Jan 22, 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.

Introduction to Tarot Card Reading

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Learn how tarot cards can help with checking in on your thoughts and feelings as well as making empowered decisions with a hands-on beginner's reading.

Teen Art - Pile It on Still Life

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Bring in a still life item to add to the pile. Then sketch the ever-growing mix of objects, hang out and explore creative drawing together.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Songwriter Support Group

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

A roundtable discussion about songwriting led by Recording Studio Specialist Chris Freeland.

Towson Book Club

Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II by Elyse Graham.

Trivia Night

Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

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

Adult Crafting - Folded Paper Cranes

Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch

Learn the steps to folding origami paper cranes. Then string them together to create a decoration that symbolizes peace.

This event is full

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

Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Discovering the Golden Shadow With Tarot

Thu, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Shannon Knight, author of Dark Shadow, Golden Shadow, guides you through reflective exercises, card pulls and symbolic inquiry. Discover your own golden shadow with the help of tarot.

Public Benefits Assistance

Fri, Jan 23, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals.

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Jan 23, 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.

Fri, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Chair Yoga for Beginners

Fri, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

A certified yoga Instructor guides you through yoga moves for a gentle stretch and strengthening of the body.

Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space

Fri, Jan 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jan 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Do your homework with your friends in a relaxed, quiet environment; receive tutoring from your peers; or earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers.

LEGO Challenge - One Scoop

Fri, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

North Point Branch - Children's Area

We build LEGO creations with just one scoop of bricks. What will you build?

Teen After Hours - Summer Camp

Fri, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Shake off the winter blues with some summer fun. The library is yours for the night. Teens only.

Sat, Jan 24, 9:30am - 10:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Sat, Jan 24, 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.

New Adult Hangout - Just Dance

Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room C

Unplug and unwind in a chill environment with new people and play Just Dance. Intended for adults ages 18-25.

Creative Collage - Vision Boards

Sat, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Make a fresh start in 2026 by creating a vision board of your goals, hopes and dreams. Supplies provided.

Icicle Ball

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

A chilly good time with Pam the Kindersinger, along with Rascal and Scooter. Dance at the Icicle Ball, sing some silly songs and do a freeze dance.

Madhubani Art Workshop

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

In this hands-on workshop, mixed media artist Durga Ekambaram guides you through the process of creating your own Madhubani painting on canvas.

Yo-Yo Workshop

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Coffin Nachtmahr, a traveling yo-yo performer and designer, presents an interactive workshop featuring the basics of performing yo-yo. Space is limited; first come, first served.

STEM Saturday - Polar Bear Iceberg

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Children's Area

Reading to a therapy pet 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 pets.

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Create an iceberg that floats and see how many bears your iceberg holds before sinking.

Pop-Up Women's Chorus

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Join Dundalk Chorus in an afternoon of singing four-part a cappella harmony. No preparation or music experience required. The song and harmonies will be taught.

Sensory Story Time

Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

An inclusive story time that welcomes everyone of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgement-free story time followed by sensory play.

The Pynkverse Painting Experience

Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Enjoy a short story and explore the concepts of kindness and courage by painting a wood-carved figure from the Pynkverse. Presented by Sawtistic. Appropriate for ages 4-10.

Mon, Jan 26, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 26, 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, Jan 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Movie Monday

Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Mon, Jan 26, 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, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Baby Craft Time

Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Wilson 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.

Career Day at the Library - Librarian

Mon, Jan 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Are you still thinking about what job you would like to have as a grown-up? No problem! Homeschool students are invited to join us for a monthly series to learn about different careers.

Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Jan 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area

Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Chill Time

Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity.

Mon, Jan 26, 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.

Pokémon Club

Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

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.

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Jan 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Evening Story Time - Hot Cocoa

Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Bundle up as families can relax together while children enjoy stories that highlight kindness, togetherness and the joy of the colder months.

Understanding Dementia

Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Dementia is not a normal part of aging and can be caused by a number of diseases in the brain.

PokéMonday

Mon, Jan 26, 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.

Essex NAMI Family Support Group

Mon, Jan 26, 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.

Veterans Book Group

Mon, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Join us monthly for a book discussion with other current service members and veterans from all eras. This month: Every Weapon I Had: A Vietnam Vet's Long Road to the Medal of Honor by Paris Davis.

M&T Presents Money Matters - Practical Budgeting Skills for Everyday Life

Mon, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Explore the importance of creating and maintaining a budget, examine the difference between wants and needs, and set personal goals for spending, savings and debt repayment.

Toddler Pajama Story Time

Mon, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Excel for Beginners

Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

An introductory Excel course where we create and modify a take-home budget template. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Open History Room

Tue, Jan 27, 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.

Small Business Counseling

Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

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

Tue, Jan 27, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Jan 27, 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 - Information Table

Tue, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 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.

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Jan 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area,Study Room C

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, Jan 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table

Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, snacks and more.

Tue, Jan 27, 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.

3D Printing for Beginners

Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

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.

Be Creative - Knitting Introduction and Social

Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

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

Be Involved - Snuffle Mats

Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Earn service-learning hours by making snuffle mats for shelter animals in need.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Owings Mills Book Club

Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Join us for a lively discussion of A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst.

Mobile Career Center

Wed, Jan 28, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

Maryland Relay - Information Table

Wed, Jan 28, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Sensory Story Time

Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

Stop by and receive information about Maryland Relay, a free public service that allows people unable to use a standard telephone to both make and receive calls.

Be Playful

Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Visit the history room to view photos and artifacts from Catonsville's days of yore, find a reference book or relive your days at Catonsville High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Baby Rave

Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

A special program specifically designed for our littlest customers (birth-2 years old) with fun music and sensory play areas. Dressing up encouraged.

Move and Groove Story Time

Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Enjoy a movement-themed story time featuring songs, music and activities meant to get your preschooler moving.

Be Playful

Wed, Jan 28, 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.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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 and more.

LEGO Fun

Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Create with LEGO blocks.

Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Wed, Jan 28, 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.

Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

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

Wednesday Tween and Teen Time

Wed, Jan 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.

Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Reading Cuddly Buddies

Wed, Jan 28, 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.

Cancelled

Free Play - LEGO and Magna-Tiles

Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

We discuss Into the Bewilderness by author and illustrator Gus Gordon.

Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Let your imagination be your guide as you design and build your own unique structures.

Recording Studio Basics

Wed, Jan 28, 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

Pajama Story Time

Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Wilson 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, Jan 29, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens

Thu, Jan 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.

Be Creative

Thu, Jan 29, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Flex your creative muscles via a variety of guided art projects. Jump into the new year by creating a vision board with all of your goals and hopes for 2026.

Be Involved - Snack Bags and Notes of Encouragement

Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.

Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours while making a positive impact in your community. For this month's project, we pack snack bags and make notes for local children in need of food and encouragement.

Teen Gaming Tournament - Super Smash Bros.

Thu, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play Super Smash Bros. and compete to win prizes.

Be Involved - Valentine's Kits

Thu, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Create Valentine's card kits for the community to take home.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thu, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

A drop-in Dungeons & Dragons adventure for teens. Beginners and veterans welcome. Space is limited. Materials provided.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Crafterwork - Slow Stitching

Thu, Jan 29, 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.

Teen Book Club

Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Calling all teen readers. Chat about your newest reading obsessions with other enthusiasts. Make friends while exercising your right to read.

Make Your Own Junk Journal

Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Create your own junk journal, a handmade book crafted from repurposed materials.

Family Bingo

Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Come play all-ages bingo. Win fabulous prizes.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Public Benefits Assistance

Fri, Jan 30, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals.

BiblioBOP

Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Baby Rave

Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Hustle your little heart out at our party featuring toddler-friendly dance music. Limited space available; first come, first served. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Fri, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space

Fri, Jan 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jan 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Do your homework with your friends in a relaxed, quiet environment; receive tutoring from your peers; or earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers.

Saturday Morning Cereal Party - Cozy Classics

Sat, Jan 31, 9:30am - 10:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Sat, Jan 31, 9:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Enjoy a bowl of cereal while watching comforting classic episodes of Reading Rainbow, Arthur and more. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Sat, Jan 31, 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.

Recording Studio Basics

Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.

This event is full

LEGO Design Challenge

Sat, Jan 31, 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.

Chill DJ at the Library

Sat, Jan 31, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Local DJ SwampWhompa provides chill lo-fi hip hop for anyone to enjoy while they read, study or explore the branch.

Yo-Yo Workshop

Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Coffin Nachtmahr, a traveling yo-yo performer and designer, presents an interactive workshop featuring the basics of performing yo-yo. Space is limited; first come, first served.

This event is full

DIY Hot Chocolate Bar

Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

A warm and cozy winter experience with our DIY hot chocolate bar. Customize your drink with various delicious toppings to make your perfect hot chocolate masterpiece. While supplies last.