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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 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Oct 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 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

Free Wills and Estate Planning Legal Clinic
Thu, Oct 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Volunteer attorneys prepare free wills, advance medical directives and power of attorney documents for income-eligible Baltimore County/City homeowners. Appointments required.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 10, 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. Designed for newborns and crawlers; siblings and all abilities welcome.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 10, 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. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
SNAP Benefits Tabling
Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
CCBC SNAP Benefits Eligibility Specialist speaks with you about SNAP, provides materials and can schedule a phone meeting to complete your online SNAP application.
Pop-Up Cinema - Jerry & Marge Go Large
Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
When retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the lottery, he and his wife go on a multimillion dollar winning spree to revive their small Michigan town. (PG-13, 1 hour 36 min)
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Play Dungeons & Dragons. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Ready, Set, Duel - Yu-Gi-Oh!
Thu, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Get ready, trading card game fans, it's time to duel. Trade cards or battle against other players in the card game Yu-Gi-Oh!
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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.
Chromebook Giveaway
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Registration for this event is full. Eligible adults (18 & over) can receive a Chromebook laptop from the Maryland Connected Devices program. Supplies are limited. Registration required.
Register
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
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.
Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training
Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.
Art Reception - Becky Ashway
Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 3rd Floor
Join local photographer Becky Ashway for an art reception and iPhone photography Q&A. Becky shares tips and tricks about capturing and editing photos using an iPhone.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Teen Game Night
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Hang out, play and learn from each other. We provide board games and D&D materials. All experience levels welcome.
Chess Club
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join us the second Thursday of each month. Players of all skill levels welcome. Ages 7 and up.
Tween Reads - Graphic Novel Book Club
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Join us for a different kind of book club. For October, bring a favorite graphic novel to discuss with new friends.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Reisterstown Readers Book Club
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Change by Kirsten Miller.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Oct 10, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Small Business Counseling
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
This event is full
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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
Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Small Business Counseling
Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
This event is full
Small Business Counseling
Fri, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
This event is full
Small Business Counseling
Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
This event is full
Bingo Day
Fri, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Teen Time
Fri, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Paws to Read
Fri, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
A Musical Evening With Wordsmith - Make Your Vote Count
Fri, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
In commemoration of National Voter Education Week, Baltimore songwriter and award-winning recording artist Wordsmith tells the story of the American Dream through music.
Be at the Table
Fri, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Share a meal and conversation, discover both common ground and new ideas, and help lead your community into the future. The dialogue starts when you come to the table.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Free Community Flu Vaccination Clinic
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center provides flu vaccinations to anyone age 9 and up. Only standard dose trivalent vaccine offered.
Spooky Slime
Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
Create your own spooky slime.
Paws to Read
Sat, Oct 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners. Registration required. Contact branch to register.
Nature Club - Spooky Spiders
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Learn all about spiders and make a fun spider craft to take home.
Artist Hour
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Calling all young artists. Use your imagination to create your very own masterpiece. Supplies provided.
Create Your Own Pokémon
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Learn how to create your own competitive Pokémon and then battle each other and/or trade with one another.
Make a Mola - Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Create a paper version of this handmade, brightly colored textile art traditionally made by the indigenous Guna people from Panama and Colombia in South America. Supplies provided.
U.S. Immigration Information Session
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn about the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Office, how to get U.S. citizenship, temporary protected status and other resources. Email baltimore.communityrelations@uscis.dhs.gov to register.
Board Game Social
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Bring your favorite board game or play one that we provide, including games from our Library of Things, which you can later check out. For adults and families of all ages.
Create a Gourd Ornament
Sat, Oct 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive
Create a mini gourd ornament using paints and dyes while learning about the history of these charming fruits from former Visiting Artist Trustina Fafa Sabah.
Succulent Giveaway
Sun, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
It's a wild Sunday! Take a bit of nature home with you. The first 100 people to visit receive a free succulent plant. These easy-to-care-for plants are the perfect way to bring the wild indoors.
Create Your Own Pokémon
Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn how to create your own competitive Pokémon and then battle each other and/or trade with one another.
Liberty Senior Center Information Session
Tue, Oct 15, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Learn about the Liberty Senior Center, a community resource whose mission is to end isolation and encourage socialization and liberation.
Computers for Beginners
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Learn computer basics and improve your typing. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Open History Room
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
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.
Parkville-Carney Book Club - One Maryland One Book
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Join us for a lively discussion of What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy, this year's One Maryland One Book selection.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown 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
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Oct 15, 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. Designed for newborns and crawlers; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
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
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Stories and More - A Story and Craft Hour
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a story and craft. This month: The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch.
Help for the Homeless
Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Are you or someone you know experiencing homelessness in Baltimore County? Meet with a social worker from Prologue, Inc. and develop a plan to remove barriers towards housing.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Teen Time Tuesdays
Tue, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Relax after school and take part in a fun activity or craft. This week's activity: votive candle jars. Decorate a votive candle jar with tissue paper and modge podge.
Teen Time
Tue, Oct 15, 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 Gaming
Tue, Oct 15, 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. Play games, discuss gaming and connect with peers. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and board games available.
Trading Card Club
Tue, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Battle, duel and trade with your favorite collectible card games.
Be Involved
Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Teen Area
Join us in the Teen Room every Tuesday to create items to be donated to Meals on Wheels. Help others and earn service-learning hours.
Beyond the Bell
Tue, Oct 15, 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.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table on the public floor to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.
Anime Club
Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Anime Club for Teens
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Third Tuesday Poker Club
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join your fellow players to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games.
Practice English at the Library
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Oct 15, 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.
Entrepreneur Academy - Small Business Accelerator
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join our dynamic seven-week, no-cost business accelerator, Entrepreneur Academy, designed to guide you through every step of launching and growing a successful business.
This event is full
Practice English at the Library
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Fair Housing Laws and You - Know Your Rights
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult
Are you a victim of housing discrimination? A first-time landlord who wants to avoid legal issues? Join LaToya McKay of Economic Action Maryland to learn about your rights and responsibilities.
Workforce Development - Drop-in Job Help
Wed, Oct 16, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Baltimore County Workforce Development career counselors are available to help with resumes, cover letters, job searching or general computer help.
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Oct 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals. A Maryland Certified Navigator is also available to assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions and enrollment.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgement-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 16, 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
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Express Yourself
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us for multiple passive activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Be Playful
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome.
Build With Us
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Bring your creativity and build with different materials.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome.
Parents, Babies and Breastfeeding Support Group
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Parents, siblings and support partners are invited to discuss the adventures of parenthood, developmental milestones and receive breastfeeding support from a Certified Lactation Counselor.
Books and Conversation - Book Buzz
Wed, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Looking for your next great read?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Harm Reduction: General Health Services
Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Receive confidential assessments and education related to drug use and sexual health, including HIV and hepatitis C testing, health screenings and consultations.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 16, 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
Wed, Oct 16, 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
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Yoga for Beginners
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness.
SNAP Outreach Presented by CAN
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
A specialist from CAN (Community Assistance Network) provides one-on-one assistance with SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) eligibility and re-determinations.
Middle School Entrepreneur Academy
Wed, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
If you are between ages 11 and 14 and want to learn the steps involved in starting a business, join the Middle School Entrepreneur Academy.
Sit and Stitch Meetup
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive
Share your love of traditional needle arts or be introduced to something new.
MWA Teen Writers' Group
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area
Join us for the Maryland Writers' Association's free monthly teen writing program. Author and instructor Johanna Greenlaw presents fun writing exercises, techniques, group workshops and more.
Cross Stitch 101
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Learn how to cross stitch or bring a project you want to finish, need help on or just want to share. Materials provided. Supplies are limited.
Practice English at the Library
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Book Bingo
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Join us for bookish bingo, where we use book titles from The New York Times Bestsellers list instead of numbers. Find a new book to read and a chance to win advanced reader copies.
Be Crafty - Hojalata Art
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, create your own tin art inspired by hojalata, a form of Mexican folk art.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
The Anti-Ableist Manifesto With Tiffany Yu
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Hear from Tiffany Yu, author of the new book The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Music Meetup
Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Calling all music lovers. Join us for a lively discussion about the songs we love.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 17, 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. Designed for newborns and crawlers; siblings and all abilities welcome.
Totally Untidy Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses. A change of clothes is recommended.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 17, 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. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Small Business Counseling
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
This event is full
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Small Business Counseling
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
This event is full
Small Business Counseling
Thu, Oct 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
This event is full
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Small Business Counseling
Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Thu, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Play Dungeons & Dragons all skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Free Community Flu Vaccination Clinic
Thu, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center provides flu vaccinations to anyone age 9 and up. Only standard dose trivalent vaccine offered.
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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.
Disinformation and Gender Bias - Make Your Vote Count
Thu, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Nina Jankowicz discusses how gender bias and disinformation often work together and how to recognize false statements and get to the truth.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Gaming Hour
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.
Woodlawn Page Turners - One Maryland One Book
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Woodlawn Branch
Join us for a lively discussion of What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy, this year's One Maryland One Book selection.
Be Crafty - Tie-Dye Tea Towel
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Explore your creative side. Join us for a guided craft or DIY project. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Registration opens Thursday, October 10 2024 at 9:00am
Middle School Entrepreneur Academy
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
If you are between ages 11 and 14 and want to learn the steps involved in starting a business, join the Middle School Entrepreneur Academy.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio
This event is full
Writing Group
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Whether you're an indie author, a sometime poet or a budding novelist, participate in this workshop for monthly discussion and practice. Bring out your best work to share in a supportive setting.
Perry Hall Book Club - One Maryland One Book
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy, this year's One Maryland One Book selection.
Thirsty Third Thursdays Book Club and Mocktails
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Indulge as we explore sizzling romance novels while sipping chilled mocktails. Join us for a lively discussion of Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne and a refreshing mocktail.
Books & Brews
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Heavy Seas Taproom - Purple Lounge
Join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom to enjoy a cold beer and a discussion of The September House by Carissa Orlando.
Stalking and Relationship Red Flags - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Whether you are dating in person or meeting someone online, learn how to start a healthy and safe relationship and identify relationship red flags.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Oct 17, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Emerging Infectious Disease Unit
Fri, Oct 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
The EIDU brings a little bit of information on different programs with their main focus being COVID-19 and any other infectious diseases.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Express Yourself
Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us for multiple passive activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Collector of the Impossible - Peter Wood
Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.
Spooky Craft
Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Join us for a crafty good time and let your spooky side shine.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Cantaré Presents: Shake Your Bones - Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:35am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
In this playful and highly interactive presentation, Cantaré introduces audiences to songs, rhythms and instruments from Latin America.
Indoor Pumpkin Patch
Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Pick your own mini pumpkin from our indoor pumpkin patch. After you have chosen your pumpkin, you can decorate it and take it home with you. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Cantaré Presents: ¡Mucha música!
Fri, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Cantaré introduces audiences to the beautiful songs and rhythms of Latin America, drawing from the musical heritage of the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Code Club
Fri, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's code together. Learn and build with friends using Scratch, Python, JavaScript and more. All experience levels welcome.
Collector of the Impossible - Peter Wood
Fri, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.
Mysterious Messages
Fri, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Become the best secret agent or detective by learning how to encode and decode secret messages. Create your own secret codes and experiment with making invisible ink. Supplies provided.
Mothman Craft
Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Make your own Mothman craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Teen After Hours - Fear Fest
Fri, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Watch a movie, play games or hang out and have fun. Food provided. Registration required. Contact branch to register.
The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club
Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
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.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Community Read-In - Celebrate Freedom to Read Day of Action
Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Essex Branch
Come together and read a book of your choosing, meet other readers, share titles and learn about the importance of literacy, libraries and information access.
Community Read-In - Celebrate Freedom to Read Day of Action
Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch
Come together and read a book of your choosing, meet other readers, share titles and learn about the importance of literacy, libraries and information access.
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Community Shred Day
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lansdowne Branch
Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only.
Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Sollers Point Branch
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
This event is full
History Room Research Hours
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Winterizing Your Garden
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch
Baltimore County Master Gardener Norman Cohen reviews best practices to ensure soil and plant health through the winter for minimal work and fewer pest and virus issues in the spring.
Spooky Story Time
Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Horror hostess Aurora Gorealis joins us to celebrate the Halloween season with slightly spooky stories, songs and poems for the whole family.
Early Explorers
Sat, Oct 19, 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.
Chess Club for Kids
Sat, Oct 19, 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.
Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
Filipino American Heritage Story Time
Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us for a special story time as we celebrate and learn about Filipino American History Month through stories, songs and more of your favorite story time activities.
Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Sat, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Sat, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Join us for a drop-in D&D campaign. Players of all skill levels welcome, pre-generated character sheets supplied to all. Materials provided.
Yarn Wall Hanging
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Create your own yarn art to hang on your wall. Supplies provided.
Cut It Off - An Amputation Demonstration and Discussion
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Over 50,000 amputations were conducted during the Civil War. Watch an amputation on a (fake) leg and discover the medicine behind the operation.
Connecting Threads Needlework Group
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Hang out at the branch for a monthly sewing and knitting group. All experience levels welcome.
Wicked Wicks - DIY Halloween Candles
Sat, Oct 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Get in the spirit and make your own decorative Halloween candle. Supplies provided. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Paws to Read
Sat, Oct 19, 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.
SOLD OUT - An Afternoon With Sir Alexander McCall Smith
Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
EVENT FULL. WAIT LIST AVAILABLE. Meet Sir Alexander McCall Smith, author of several popular series, including The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The Sunday Philosophy Club.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point 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.
Gardening for Preschoolers
Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
A representative from the Master Gardeners children's division presents stories and crafts about gardening.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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. Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Express Yourself
Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us for multiple passive activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Small Business Counseling
Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome. First come, first served with limited space. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.
Emerging Infectious Disease Unit
Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
The Emerging Infectious Disease Unit provides referrals to resources and services for known diseases through the Health Department.
Small Business Counseling
Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
This event is full
Small Business Counseling
Mon, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
This event is full
Small Business Counseling
Mon, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development's Small Business Action Team.
Teen Time
Mon, Oct 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.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Teen Time
Mon, Oct 21, 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
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Chill Time
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
We have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play Switch or PS5.
Middle School Entrepreneur Academy
Mon, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
If you are between ages 11 and 14 and want to learn the steps involved in starting a business, join the Middle School Entrepreneur Academy.
Knitting Night
Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join other knitters and stitchers for a night of conversation and needlework. This meetup is held in the magazine reading area.
Sonic Superstars Battle Mode Tournament
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Knitting Introduction and Social
Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
Learn to knit or bring your current project. Materials provided for free; first come, first served. Light refreshments available.
History Room Research Hours
Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Practice English at the Library
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Mad Science - Invisible Ink
Mon, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Have you ever wanted to send your friend a secret message that no one else can read? Explore how invisible ink is used and write your own secret message.
Creating Wealth - Stocking Up for the Long Haul
Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Achieving financial goals takes planning and commitment. This workshop provides an overview of investing principles and products that can help you reach your goals sooner.
Open History Room
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
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.
Excel for Beginners
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Oct 22, 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. Designed for newborns and crawlers; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
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
Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville 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.
Homeless Veteran Support Hours
Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Drop-in hours where homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness can connect with a social worker who will help them access services available to them in the VA and in the community.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Teen Time
Tue, Oct 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.
Teen Time Tuesdays
Tue, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Relax after school and take part in a fun activity, game or craft. This week's activity: Uno tournament. Winner gets bragging rights.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Oct 22, 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. Play games, discuss gaming and connect with peers. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and board games available.
Trading Card Club
Tue, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Battle, duel and trade with your favorite collectible card games.
Be Involved
Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Teen Area
Join us in the Teen Room every Tuesday to create items to be donated to Meals on Wheels. Help others and earn service-learning hours.
Teen Time
Tue, Oct 22, 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
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
Pikesville Chess Night
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Players of all skill levels welcome. Space is limited; players are assigned to a match on a first-come, first-served basis.
Practice English at the Library
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
STEM Challenge - Spaghetti Structures
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Children's Area
Explore STEM fields through hands-on learning and fun challenges that look to spark curiosity and foster critical thinking.
Entrepreneur Academy - Small Business Accelerator
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join our dynamic seven-week, no-cost business accelerator, Entrepreneur Academy, designed to guide you through every step of launching and growing a successful business.
This event is full
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Practice English at the Library
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
White House Memories
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Alan DeValerio presents a riveting conversation about what it is like to work as a White House butler.
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Oct 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals. A Maryland Certified Navigator is also available to assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions and enrollment.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Oct 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgement-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Playful
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play stations as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 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
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Animals and Their Habitats With Oregon Ridge Nature Center
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Meet and learn about some of the animals that call Maryland home.
Express Yourself
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us for multiple passive activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Be Playful
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome.
Early Literacy - Wiggly Writers
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Your child develops early writing skills by participating in engaging activities that helps them grow fine motor skills.
Parents, Babies and Breastfeeding Support Group
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Parents, siblings and support partners are invited to discuss the adventures of parenthood, developmental milestones and receive breastfeeding support from a Certified Lactation Counselor.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Harm Reduction: Narcan Training
Wed, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Books and Conversation
Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 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.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 23, 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
Wed, Oct 23, 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.
Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Wed, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
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Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lansdowne Branch
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
Practice English at the Library
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Franken-Art
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Find your inner Dr. Frankenstein by using old parts of various electronics and machines to create a piece of art. No electricity involved. Materials provided.
Nature Club for Kids - Batty for Bats
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Share your appreciation for nature with others. This month, we read books about bats and make our very own spooky bat craft. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lansdowne Branch
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families. Designed for newborns and crawlers; siblings and all abilities welcome.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Medstar Family Choice "Think Pink" - Breast Care Health and Awareness Screening Day
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
Get connected with health resources from Medstar Family Medical, including free mammograms.
Happy Birthday, Rosedale!: A Celebration Story Time
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Celebrate the branch's 50th birthday with a special story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Cancelled
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive, and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction
Thu, Oct 24, 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.
Free Walk-Up Health Screenings - Provided by Baltimore County Department of Health
Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
The Baltimore County Department of Health Harm Reduction Program is on site offering free health screenings.
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
Let your creativity shine by creating art however you see fit.
Teen Gaming Tournament - Madden 24
Thu, Oct 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play Madden 24 on the PS5 and compete to win small prizes.
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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.
DIY Fall Suncatcher
Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Create your own fall-themed suncatcher. Supplies provided.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Celebrate STEMfest - Test Your Engineering Skills
Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Drop in between 6 and 7 p.m. to test your engineering skills by completing a series of building challenges.
Middle School Entrepreneur Academy
Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
If you are between ages 11 and 14 and want to learn the steps involved in starting a business, join the Middle School Entrepreneur Academy.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Trivia Night
Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia fans.
Towson Book Club
Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls.
DIY Marbled Paint Effect Pencils
Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Learn the simple technique of making marbled paint effects on pencils. These decorated pencils make a great gift or journaling pencil. Supplies provided.
Horror Movie Trivia Night
Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
You have spent years watching horror movies, now it is time to put your knowledge to the test.
Chill Out Night - Crochet and Knit Social
Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Enjoy a relaxing evening crocheting and knitting with others.
WTH Is the Electoral College? - Make Your Vote Count
Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
In five presidential elections, the candidate who won the popular vote didn't win the election because the Electoral College chose someone else. How is this possible? What is the Electoral College?
Practice English at the Libary
Thu, Oct 24, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Story Time at Northwest Regional Park
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch
Join librarians from the Owings Mills Branch at Northwest Regional Park for an outdoor story time. Please use the park entrance on Deer Park Road.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Dance a Story/Learn to Read
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
A multifaceted program geared toward kinesthetic learning.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us for multiple passive activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Hands-on Computer Learning Hour
Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Essex Branch
Trying to learn how to use a computer, fix up your resume or create an email account? Stop by one of our learning stations where a dedicated librarian answers any of your computer questions.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Yoga for Beginners
Fri, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. This program can be modified for those wanting to use a chair. Yoga mat optional.
Teen Time
Fri, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Teen After Hours
Fri, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Watch a movie, play games or hang out and have fun. Food provided. Contact branch for registration.
Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
Fri, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us in costume for a night of spooky fun, trick-or-treating around the parking lot, a story time and other festivities.
Spooky Stories Open Mic
Fri, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
Find out just how creepy the library can be when it's closed. Share your original tale or read one of your frightening favorites. This is an after-hours program.
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