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Early Literacy

Symbols Have Meaning
2024-09-25 10:30:00 2024-09-25 11:30:00 America/New_York Early Literacy Participate in playful activities that will help your child learn that symbols have meaning. Towson Branch - Children's Area

Wednesday, September 25
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-09-25 10:30:00 2024-09-25 11:30:00 America/New_York Early Literacy Participate in playful activities that will help your child learn that symbols have meaning. Towson Branch - Children's Area

Towson Branch

Children's Area

Participate in playful activities that will help your child learn that symbols have meaning.

Help your child develop foundational skills they need to become successful readers by participating in fun learning activities.

AGE GROUP: | Toddler (1 to 3 years) | Preschool (3 to 5 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning and Reading |

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Towson Branch
Phone: 410-887-6166
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Event Guidelines
  • Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Notice of eight business days prior to the event is requested.
  • For youth and family programs, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Events

Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Be Social - Libraries for All
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
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.
Express Yourself
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
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.
Turtle Dance Music
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.
The Magic of a Book
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
The Three Not-So-Little Pigs
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.
Turtle Dance Music
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.
Movie Mondays for Tweens and Teens
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.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Express Yourself
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.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Turtle Dance Music
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.
Recording Studio Basics Training
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.
Crafterwork - Vision Boards
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Express Yourself
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.
Turtle Dance Music
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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 Magic of a Book
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)
The Three Not-So-Little Pigs
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.
Practice English at the Library
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.
The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club
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
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Recording Studio Basics Training
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
Paws to Read
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.
Phil Ravita Jazz Group Presents - Sounds of the Season
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)
Recording Studio Basics Training
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
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
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.
Express Yourself
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
The Magic of a Book
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.
Movie Mondays for Tweens and Teens
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. 
Express Yourself
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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.  
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Noon Year's Eve
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.
Movie Matinee: 2024 Closeout - Inside Out 2
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.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Be Social - Libraries for All
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.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Pop-Up Cinema - Jane's Journey
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)
Recording Studio Basics Training
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
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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.
Teen Time
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.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
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.
Teen Time
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.
Learn How to Draw and Shade by Mechanical Pencil
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.
Practice English at the Library
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
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.
Teen Time
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.
Teen Time
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.
Practice English at the Library
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.
Paws to Read
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.
Paws to Read
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.
Goals and Grit - A Vision Board Party
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.
Paws to Read
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.
Paws to Read
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.
Paws to Read
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.
Paws to Read
Sat, Jan 04, 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.
Sunday Chat
Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for informal conversation with the goal of gathering people to encourage community connections.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jan 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Adults with physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities along with caregivers are welcome to join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.
Movie Monday
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Designed for adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Jan 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.
Little Chef - Banana Pudding
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
It's never too early to get started in the kitchen. You will go bananas for our banana pudding. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Teen Time
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Movie Mondays - Willow
Mon, Jan 06, 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us every Monday as we screen a movie. This week, we watch Willow (1988). (PG; 2 hours, 6 minutes)
Teen Time
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Jan 06, 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
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch
Just chill. Anyone ages 13-18 is welcome in our Teen Space from 3-4 p.m. We have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play Switch or PS5.
Beyond the Bell
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville 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.
Prevent T2 - A Proven Program to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes
Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Commit to your good health. If you are at risk for type 2 diabetes, join Prevent T2, a proven, free year-long program designed to help you make and maintain healthy lifestyle changes.
Crochet Introduction and Social
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Learn to crochet or bring your current project. Materials provided for free; first come, first served. Light refreshments available. Beginners are encouraged; all experience levels welcome.
Code Club
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's code together. Learn and build with friends using Scratch, Python, JavaScript and more. All levels of experience welcome.
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Friends of the Arbutus Library
Mon, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch
Join the Friends of the Arbutus Library, a community group dedicated to preserving the history of Southwest Baltimore County.
White Marsh Writers Group
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Practice English at the Library
Mon, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
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