Trivia for Adults

History Room Research Hours

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

Owings Mills Branch

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

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

Catonsville Branch - History Room

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

Hereford Brass Celebrate Sounds of the Season

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

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Enjoy the melodious, magical sound of brass this holiday season.

Early Explorers

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

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

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

Winter Solstice Fun

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

Reisterstown Branch

Join us for seasonal stories and a fun lantern craft as we celebrate the winter solstice.

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

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Magician Mike Rose presents an entertaining and motivational magic show that is all about reading and the love of books.

Make a Model Human Hand

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

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Learn a little bit about how the human hand works while making an articulated and retractable model craft.

Connecting Threads

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Hang out at the branch for a monthly sewing and knitting group.

Uke Can Play Ukulele

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Towson Branch

Learn the history of the ukulele and enjoy a brief lesson for beginners.

Get Your Poetry On

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

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Monkton playwright and poet Robert Bowie Jr. and guest presenter Michael Fallon facilitate this group designed for those who enjoy reading, discussing and writing poetry.

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

Cockeysville 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.

Be Social - Libraries for All

Mon, Dec 23, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

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

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

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

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

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

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us for multiple passive activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

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

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Craft Time

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

Towson Branch - Children's Area

We provide the materials and you provide the creativity.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

A show that engages children with comedy, bubbles, music technology and children's stories that foster literacy, storytelling and a lifelong love of the local library.

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Magician Mike Rose presents an entertaining and motivational magic show that is all about reading and the love of books.

The Three Not-So-Little Pigs

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Holiday Sing-Along

Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

Sing and dance to tunes from your favorite animated movies and craft your own snowman with a special guest.

Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

The wolf is a vegetarian and the pigs jam on rock and roll guitars. This show offers an offbeat version of the classic children's tale that's as much fun for the adults as it is for the kids.

Make a Snow Globe

Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Create a small snow globe using glitter and a jar. Materials provided.

Cancelled

Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction

Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 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.

Cancelled

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

Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

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

Movie Mondays for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

A show that engages children with comedy, bubbles, music technology and children's stories that foster literacy, storytelling and a lifelong love of the local library.

Mon, Dec 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join us every Monday as we screen a movie. This week, watch Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). (PG; 1 hour, 16 minutes)

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Board Game Night

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

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Hang out and play some board games.

Knitting Introduction and Social

Mon, Dec 23, 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.

Thu, Dec 26, 9:30am - 10:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

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

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

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

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

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Dec 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us for multiple passive activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

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

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

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

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Dec 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

A show that engages children with comedy, bubbles, music technology and children's stories that foster literacy, storytelling and a lifelong love of the local library.

Glowforge for Kids

Thu, Dec 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Make and decorate fun crafts using a Glowforge laser cutter.

This event is full

Cookie Decorating

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

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

Unleash your inner artist to transform cookies into edible works of art. Let your imagination run wild as you decorate and try your creations. Supplies provided; limited to the first 20 in attendance.

Winter Rock Painting

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

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Decorate a rock with a beautiful winter theme. Supplies provided.

Crafterwork - Vision Boards

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

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

DIY Winter Luminary

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

Sollers Point Branch

Create a winter-themed luminary with paper and flameless candles. Supplies provided.

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

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Knit and Stitch

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

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Trivia Night

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

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

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

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

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us for multiple passive activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

A show that engages children with comedy, bubbles, music technology and children's stories that foster literacy, storytelling and a lifelong love of the local library.

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

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

The Three Not-So-Little Pigs

Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Magician Mike Rose presents an entertaining and motivational magic show that is all about reading and the love of books.

Frozen - Watch and Craft

Fri, Dec 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Watch the movie Frozen and enjoy some thematic crafts for a more immersive movie experience. (2013; PG)

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

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room C

The wolf is a vegetarian and the pigs jam on rock and roll guitars. This show offers an offbeat version of the classic children's tale that's as much fun for the adults as it is for the kids.

3D Winter Scene

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

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Create a small tabletop winter scene from craft materials. Supplies provided.

Blizzard in a Bottle

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

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Celebrate the winter season by creating your very own snowy sensory bottle.

The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Sat, Dec 28, 9:30am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch

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

Sat, Dec 28, 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.

Cancelled

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

Lansdowne Branch

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Phil Ravita Jazz Group Presents - Sounds of the Season

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

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Chess Club for Kids

Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Enjoy the soothing sounds of the season with the Phil Ravita Jazz Group.

LEGO Fun

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Be Creative - Soap Making

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Join us for relaxing soap making using aromatherapy to destress from the holidays. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Saturday Movie Matinee - The Polar Express

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of The Polar Express. (G; 1 hour, 40 minutes)

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

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Mon, Dec 30, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

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

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

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

Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us for multiple passive activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Mon, Dec 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.

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

LEGO Fun

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Movie Mondays for Tweens and Teens

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

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Magician Mike Rose presents an entertaining and motivational magic show that is all about reading and the love of books.

Chocolate Tournament

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

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

Competition can be sweet. Compete in a variety of chocolate-based tasks to find out who will be crowned the ultimate chocolatier. Please note: chocolate, nuts, dairy and gluten present.

Make a Giant Paper Chain

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

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Come together and make a giant paper chain to decorate our children's area.

LEGO Block Printing

Mon, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Learn how to create beautiful block print art using LEGO blocks. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Make sure to wear an old shirt or bring a smock.

Mon, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join us every Monday as we screen a movie. This week, watch Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland (2010). (PG; 1 hour, 48 minutes)

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Chill Time Winter Slime

Mon, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Create your own winter slime.

Club de lectura

Mon, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Acompáñenos a conversar sobre el libro El amante japonés de Isabel Allende. ¡Venga a comentar sus opiniones y a compartir sus partes favoritas!

Open History Room

Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch

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

Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us for multiple passive activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.

Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 10:30am

Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area

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

Toddler Dance Party

Tue, Dec 31, 10:15am - 11:00am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Dec 31, 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, Dec 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:15pm

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

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:15pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Movie Matinee: 2024 Closeout - Inside Out 2

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Tue, Dec 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Join us for a screening of Inside Out 2. Celebrate the year's end with this heartwarming sequel. (PG; 96 minutes)

Teen Gaming

Tue, Dec 31, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Dec 31, 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.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Dec 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 02, 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 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Be Social - Libraries for All

Thu, Jan 02, 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 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch

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

Artists' Meetup - Life Model Open Sessions

Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Join other artists for this biweekly drawing session.

Thu, Jan 02, 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 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Pop-Up Cinema - Jane's Journey

Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

A beautiful documentary about the life and work of Jane Goodall. The film follows Jane from her childhood home in England to Tanzania where she began her life's research. (TV-G; 1 hour, 51 minutes)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thu, Jan 02, 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 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Teen Study Hub

Thu, Jan 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

Spend time in our small study room to study, work in groups or complete school assignments.

Learn How to Draw and Shade by Mechanical Pencil

Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Beyond the Bell

Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.

Freestyle Art Session

Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

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

Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

Artist Negin Mohseni Nejad introduces participants on how to use mechanical pencil drawing techniques to make delicate and sensitive drawings.

Be Social - Libraries for All

Thu, Jan 02, 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.

Gaming Hour

Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Crafts and Cocoa - Zentangle®

Thu, Jan 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Drink cocoa and learn the Zentangle® Method, an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Supplies provided. Beginners welcome.

Chill Out Night - Natural Glow

Thu, Jan 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

In this hands-on workshop, create a customized sugar scrub using natural ingredients, perfect for pampering yourself or as a thoughtful gift.

Zentangle®

Thu, Jan 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Join a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and learn to use this step-by-step method to create something unexpected and creative.

Thu, Jan 02, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

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

Fri, Jan 03, 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, Jan 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Books and Conversation

Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch

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

Fri, Jan 03, 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 03, 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, Jan 03, 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 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Beyond the Bell

Fri, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.

Sat, Jan 04, 9:30am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch

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

Instrument Trial Day

Sat, Jan 04, 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, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cockeysville 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.

LEGO Fun

Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Goals and Grit - A Vision Board Party

Sat, Jan 04, 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, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Celebrate your New Year's resolutions. Create a visual representation of what you want in the upcoming year. Supplies provided; bring magazines if you wish.

Chess Meetup

Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Enjoy friendly matches with other chess enthusiasts. No formal instruction, just open play and fun. Players matched by ability, all levels welcome. Please note: Our last meetup is in February.

Inside Out Watch Party

Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Time to feel some big feelings with Inside Out 2. Enjoy a screening of the film while participating in themed activities and crafts. (PG; 1 hour, 36 minutes)

DIY Fantasy Map

Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Unleash your inner cartographer and create your very own fantasy map. Supplies provided.

Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Party

Sat, Jan 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Create neon art that is sure to glow up any room. Limited space available. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Sat, Jan 04, 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, Jan 04, 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, Jan 04, 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.