Early Literacy

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

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Jul 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.

Crafts Gone Wild

Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Help us use up all of our extra craft supplies to make something new and wonderful.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Maryland State Fair

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rosedale Branch

Meet the animals and staff from the Maryland State Fair. Learn what happens at the largest agricultural celebration in Maryland and why it is a great time for the whole family.

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

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jul 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.

Fun Friday Films

Fri, Jul 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Join us every Friday afternoon for different family-friendly films. Coloring supplies available.

Bingo Day

Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

Fri, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 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. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.

Chalk the Walk

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

Help us color our library world by beautifying our outdoor walkways with welcoming images and messages to celebrate Summer Reading.

Summer Slow Stitching

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Come relax from the heat of summer and enjoy the art of slow stitching where we make fabric collages using simple stitching. Supplies provided.

Garden Group

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch

Connect with the community and beautify the parking lot garden beds by planting, weeding, mulching and watering.

LEGO Fun

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Taste Test Throwdown

Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Sat, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around color and lots of audience participation.

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

The Eco Adventures colorologist guides audiences through the wild world of animal pigmentation with live animal color ambassadors.

Create Your Own Pokémon

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Reisterstown Branch

Learn how to create your own competitive Pokémon and then battle each other and/or trade with one another.

Tie-Dye Party - Adult Art Camp

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Matt Schwaab from Boring Tie Dye helps you create a tie-dye shopping tote to take home.

This event is full

Artist Hour

Sat, Jul 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.

Jigsaw Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Teen Crafternoon

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

Use an assortment of craft supplies to make whatever you can imagine. Supplies provided.

Chess Club for Kids

Sat, Jul 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Free Youth Hearing Screenings

Mon, Jul 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Perry Hall Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Mon, Jul 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Study Room B

Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.

Mon, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jul 14, 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.

Movie Monday

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Baby Craft Time

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Join us for open-ended art projects as your little one explores different art materials in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Dress for a mess.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

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

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

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

Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction

Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free, on-the-spot opioid overdose response training on recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using intranasal naloxone.

Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

A relaxed afternoon of crafts and projects for all ages and skill levels.

Summer Teen Hour

Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.

Plant Parts We Eat

Mon, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Presented by a Master Gardener from the University of Maryland Extension program, this four-part gardening series focuses on the plant parts we eat.

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around color and lots of audience participation.

Summer TAB Presents: Community Arts and Crafts

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us on Mondays for a different craft each week. Supplies provided.

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Join us for fun hands-on experiences, like painting, coloring and clay, for all ages. Make sure to wear clothing you don't mind getting stained.

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us each week for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Chill Time

Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Take a break from the heat in our Teen Area. We have snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play PS5.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Book Buzz for Kids

Mon, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Students in grades 3-8 are invited to discover their next great read. Hear about all the new and exciting upcoming books and graphic novels for kids.

Creative Writing Workshop

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Hone your writing skills and polish your stories. Local author Dale E. Lehman presents an exploration of fiction writing principles and techniques. Bring your ideas along to this hands-on workshop.

Crochet and Cookies

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Public Service Area

Crochet, or learn how to crochet, in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event for all skill levels, from beginner to expert.

Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Bring a blanket and pillow and be prepared to curl up with your book as we drop everything and read. Time spent reading at this program counts toward your Summer Reading total.

Mind Over Matter - Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area

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

Cockeysville Book Club

Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.

Cancelled

Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch

A workshop designed to give women the tools they need to take control of their bladder and bowel symptoms.

Open History Room

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

Parkville-Carney Book Club

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Join us for a lively discussion of The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier.

Stories and More - A Story and Craft Hour

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a story and craft. This month: Alfred's Book of Monsters by Sam Streed.

Field Day

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Owings Mills Branch

A morning full of outdoor games. From an egg-and-spoon race to a water balloon toss find out what team will be declared the ultimate winner.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jul 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.

Tue, Jul 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.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Movie Matinee - Earth to Echo

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

North Point Branch

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of Earth to Echo (PG; 1 hour, 31 minutes).

Tuesday Gaming

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Rescheduled

Prologue, Inc. Homeless Outreach Program - Information Table

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Thursday, July 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch

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 toward housing.

Bubble Fun

Tue, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Essex Branch

Some outdoor fun in the sun as we play with bubble wands to make bubbles. In the event of adverse weather, this program may be cancelled.

Armchair Tourism

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

CD Spinners

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Design your very own CD spinner. Then battle with others to see which one spins the longest.

Tote Bag Transformation

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Get creative and personalize your very own reusable mini tote bag with paint, markers and stencils.

Be Social - Libraries For All

Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 3:20pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Jul 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, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jul 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.

Craft Around the World

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Get your hands messy by learning about crafts from around the world.

Third Tuesday Poker Club

Tue, Jul 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. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.

Anime Club for Teens

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

That '70s Night

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Tie-dye, friendship bracelets, pet rocks, music and more.

Downeyoshun With Local Author Art Young

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Art Young talks about his debut novel, set during the civil rights era, the Vietnam War and the early feminist movement.

Silent Book Club

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

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

Chess Club

Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Public Computers

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

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Sensory Story Time

Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

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

Baltimore County Mobile Health Unit - Information Table

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

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

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Supplies provided.

Community Choice Pantry Registration Event

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Register for weekly pick up of food for you and your family from Community Assistance Network's Community Choice Pantry at the Liberty Family Resource Center. Must meet eligibility requirements.

BiblioBOP

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 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.

Be Playful

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.

Build With Us

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Bring your creativity and build with different materials.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.

Photo Editing, Sharing and Storage

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around color and lots of audience participation.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Learn the basics of how to enhance, manipulate and preserve your digital photos using free online software.

Q&A With the Small Business Administration - You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Drop in and learn how the Small Business Administration's (SBA) counseling, training, financing and government contracting programs can help you start, grow, expand or recover your small business.

Color Our World - Shrinky Dinks

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Get creative by making your own keychains and magnets with Shrinky Dinks.

Retro Gaming

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Dust off your joysticks and join us for an evening of retro gaming.

Adult Craft and Create - Personalized Keychains

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Customize a keychain using a fun assortment of beads and charms. Supplies provided.

This event is full

Sit and Stitch Meetup

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

Share your love of traditional needle arts or be introduced to something new. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring their projects to this learning and sharing evening.

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Board Game Night

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Come out for a relaxing night of board gaming. We have chess, Scrabble, Uno and a variety of other games on hand.

Be Crafty - Foil Your Imagination

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Explore your creative side by creating foil sculptures. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

This event is full

Music Meetup

Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

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

Thu, Jul 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm

White Marsh Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Quiet Study-Magazine Room

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

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 17, 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.

Animals and Their Habitats With Oregon Ridge Nature Center

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Meet some of the animals that call Maryland home. Learn about their habitats and how you can make your neighborhood and even your backyard wildlife-friendly.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Computers for Beginners

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:30am

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Learn computer basics and improve your typing. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Animal Encounter With Marshy Point Nature Center

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Discover what kinds of animals live in Maryland and what their roles in our ecosystem are. Get an up-close encounter with some of Marshy Point's animal ambassadors to find out.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Movie Time at Lansdowne Senior Center

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a film showing at the Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center.

Sit back, relax and enjoy a film screening at the Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center.

Chase Brexton Health Care Mobile Testing Van

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Chase Brexton Health Care?s mobile testing van makes a visit to perform free and private health screenings.

Minute to Win It

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Compete against your friends in small challenges that are completed in under 60 seconds. Winners get a prize.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Compete in a tournament against others in the game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch.

Pop-Up Cinema - Mark: A Call to Action

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Dr. Mark Bookman, a severely disabled American, becomes one of Japan's leading experts on accessibility and a policy consultant to governments around the world. (NR; 1 hour, 27 minutes)

Spin Art

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Create a fun and colorful piece of spin art.

Teen Creative Writing Group

Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Workshop your writing projects with others, whether it is journaling, fanfiction or even school assignments. Teens are welcome to join to practice writing skills and get feedback.

Woodlawn Page Turners - Island Queen by Vanessa Riley

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Island Queen by Vanessa Riley.

Gaming Hour

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Family Bingo Night

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

A family-friendly evening of bingo. Win prizes!

Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free - With Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

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

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jul 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.

Writing Group

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson talks about "the most influential fashion designer you've never heard of," Claire McCardell, in conversation with novelist Jane Delury.

Perry Hall Book Club

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Husbands by Chandler Baker.

Thirsty Third Thursdays Book Club

Thu, Jul 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 Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton.

Books & Brews - Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Heavy Seas Taproom - Purple Lounge

Join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom and enjoy a cold beer and conversation.

Agatha Christie Book Club

Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Sad Cypress by the queen of English mysteries.

Practice English at the Library

Thu, Jul 17, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

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

Public Benefits Assistance

Fri, Jul 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Fri, Jul 18, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Jul 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.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville 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.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Outdoor Bubble Party

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch - Children's Area

Join us for music, sidewalk chalk and bubbles - fun for all ages and a perfect way to soak up the sunshine. In the event of adverse weather, this program may be cancelled.

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Beautiful Batik With Port Discovery

Fri, Jul 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.

CCBC Information Table

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

See what you can be at CCBC. Explore over 300 academic and workforce training programs to help you further your career.

Fun Friday Films

Fri, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Join us every Friday afternoon for different family-friendly films. Coloring supplies available.

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Discover and explore the traditional methods of producing batik fabric art and create your own stunning fabric piece to take home. Supplies are limited to the first 30 participants.

Math in the Garden

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Discover how math is all around us, even in the garden. Explore fun, hands-on activities that connect numbers, shapes and patterns to the world of plants.

Chair Yoga

Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

An experienced yoga Instructor guides you through yoga moves for a gentle stretch and strengthening of the body. This class will be continued in fall 2025.

The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Sat, Jul 19, 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.

History Room Research Hours

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

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

Ask a Master Gardener

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension is stationed at a table to answer questions and offer gardening tips.

Maryland State Fair

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Meet the animals and staff from the Maryland State Fair. Learn what happens at the largest agricultural celebration in Maryland and why it is a great time for the whole family.

Bluey Dance Party

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Dance, play games and craft with other Bluey fans.

Create Your Own Pokémon

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Learn how to create your own competitive Pokémon and then battle each other and/or trade with one another.

Early Explorers

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

Create a Nature Mandala

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Franklin Woodland Trail

We explore the Franklin Woodland Trails and gather leaves, flowers, twigs and other natural materials to create art in a visually appealing design. Meet in the lobby of the branch.

Color and Conversation - Exploring Beauty

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

A coloring program that provides a relaxing and inspiring gathering designed for women of all ages to come together and enjoy creativity, connection and conversation.

Tie-Dye Party - Adult Art Camp

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Matt Schwaab from Boring Tie Dye helps you create a tie-dye shopping tote to take home.

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Design Your Own Poké Ball

Sat, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Design your own Poké Ball on paper and then recreate that design using Perler beads. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Beyond the Desk - Exploring Body Modification

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

Are you curious about careers that don't involve sitting at a desk all day? Learn what it's like to work in the body modification industry by exploring tattoo styles, ear piercing curations and more.

An Afternoon at the Opera and the Unexpected Diva

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Baltimore soprano Amanda Sheriff performs a selection of arias, followed by an author chat with Tiffany L. Warren, who discusses her latest novel, The Unexpected Diva.

Learn to Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game using helpful tips from seasoned Trainers. This event welcomes players of all skill levels.

Get Your Poetry On

Sat, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room Side A

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

Beyond the Desk - Meet Body Modification Professionals

Sat, Jul 19, 2:45pm - 3:30pm

Owings Mills Branch

Are you curious about careers that don't involve sitting at a desk all day? Learn what it's like to work in the body modification industry by speaking with industry professionals.

Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

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

Pokémon Terrarium

Sat, Jul 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Create your own Poké Ball terrarium. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Mon, Jul 21, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jul 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.

Mon, Jul 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.

Movie Monday

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Maryland State Fair

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area

Meet the animals and staff from the Maryland State Fair. Learn what happens at the largest agricultural celebration in Maryland and why it is a great time for the whole family.

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

A relaxed afternoon of crafts and projects for all ages and skill levels.

Summer Teen Hour

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.

Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

An exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them.

Summer TAB Presents: Cultural Fun Night

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us on Mondays for a different craft each week. Supplies provided.

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Celebrate diverse cultures through art, music and presentations.

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us each week for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Chill Time

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Take a break from the heat in our Teen Area. We have snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play PS5.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

An exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

DIY Tape Art Painting

Mon, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Sollers Point Branch

Use tape and paint to create shapes, designs and even letters. Supplies provided.

Queer Film Alliance - Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Join us each month as we watch and discuss films celebrating the LGBTQ+ experience.

Unlocking the Keys to Home Ownership

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Representatives from NFM Lending present an informative homeownership seminar designed to guide you through the homebuying process.

Knitting Night

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Learn how to knit or just hang out with others in this stitch craft meetup. Start your first knitting pattern or bring your current project. Limited supplies are available. All levels welcome.

"Neon" Sign Painting

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Create a small painting that looks like a neon sign for your room, locker or desk. Supplies provided. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Crochet

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Guided instruction on how to crochet.

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area

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

ESOL Welcome Bus

Tue, Jul 22, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

ESOL Welcome Bus provides English language proficiency screening and enrollment services to multilingual learners who are new to Baltimore County. All appointments are made by phone at 443-809-6752.

Small Business Counseling

Tue, Jul 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

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

Open History Room

Tue, Jul 22, 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.

Anything But a Paintbrush

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Owings Mills Branch

Create your own masterpiece using everyday objects as your paintbrush.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

The Colorful World of Music With The Fifty 7's

Tue, Jul 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.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:20am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Discover that there is a colorful world waiting to be explored as we sing, play, create and dance along at this live, interactive, music performance.

Tue, Jul 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.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

VA Homeless Outreach - Information Table

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

Drop-in hours where homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness can connect with a social worker who help them access services available in the VA and the community.

Tuesday Gaming

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

LEGO Fun

Tue, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

The Colorful World of Music With the Fifty 7's

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Discover that there is a colorful world waiting to be explored as we sing, play, create and dance along at this live, interactive, music performance.

Mixed Media Art

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Explore a variety of materials, like paint, markers, paper squares, magazine clippings and more, to make a work of mixed media art.

Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 3:20pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jul 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.

Victims' Rights in Maryland Community Town Hall - Q&A With Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Learn about your legal rights with the Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center. Ask questions during an open Q&A and connect with onsite resources. Get informed, connected and supported.

Cooking Healthy Meals at Home - Produce

Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Discover how to create healthy and delicious meals at home through hands-on practice.

Pikesville Chess Night

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us the second and fourth Tuesdays 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.

Knitting Introduction and Social

Tue, Jul 22, 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.

LEGO Challenge - Race Against the Clock

Tue, Jul 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.

Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Calling all LEGO fans. Individually complete a series of timed LEGO building challenges.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Jul 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.

Free Youth Hearing Screenings

Wed, Jul 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Towson Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Wed, Jul 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.

Public Benefits Assistance

Wed, Jul 23, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

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

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Supplies provided.

Be Playful

Wed, Jul 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.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Jul 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.

Be Playful

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Creative Reuse - Tube Art

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Use your imagination to create with cardboard tubes. Supplies provided; first come, first served. Space is limited.

Yoga for Beginners

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 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.

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

Wed, Jul 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.

Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Art

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Draw and paint your own work of art with watercolors inspired by the animal ambassadors.

Getting Started With eBooks in Libby

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Bring your smartphone, iPad or Kindle and get an introduction to Libby. This hands-on class is perfect for those who want to know more about ebooks and e-audio books.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

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

Cooking Healthy Meals at Home - Protein

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Discover how to create healthy and delicious meals at home through hands-on practice.

Mario Kart Tournament - Teen Gaming

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

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Collage Club

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Collaborate with others who are interested in making collages. Instructor Joy Herrick facilitates the session.

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Writers Studio - Self-Publishing Panel

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

Would you like to publish your own work but still have questions?

Thu, Jul 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free, on-the-spot opioid overdose response training on recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using intranasal naloxone.

Minute to Win It

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Compete against your friends in small challenges that are completed in under 60 seconds. Winners get a prize.

Prologue, Inc. Homeless Outreach Program - Information Table

Thu, Jul 24, 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 toward housing.

Beaded Wind Chime

Thu, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Color your world with a wind chime made from beads and recycled materials. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Color Your World - Tie-Dye

Thu, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Make your own colorful T-shirt. Limited supplies provided, while they last.

This event is full

The Colorful World of Music With The Fifty 7's

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 2:50pm

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

Discover that there is a colorful world waiting to be explored as we sing, play, create and dance along at this live, interactive, music performance.

Pet Portraits - Adult Art Camp

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Receive a pre-sketched canvas of your pet and meet fellow painters as you create a pet portrait for your home. You will need to submit a photo of your pet by July 17. Presented by T.C. Studios.

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

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

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

Teen Gaming Tournament - Super Smash Bros.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch

Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play Mario Kart 8 and compete to win prizes.

DIY Floral Bookmarks

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Create your own whimsical, floral bookmarks. Supplies provided.

Cooking Healthy Meals at Home - Dairy and Grains

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Discover how to create healthy and delicious meals at home through hands-on practice.

Make a Macramé Wall Hanging - Adult Art Camp

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Learn the art of macramé with Sarah Mikkelsen from Lovely Yarns and take home a wall hanging of your very own.

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Color Our World - Pottery Painting

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Unleash your inner artist at an evening of fun and creativity as we decorate pottery to color our world. Supplies provided.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jul 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.

Towson Book Club

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead.

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

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Trivia Night

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

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

DIY Woven Necklace

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Are you feeling nostalgic for a summer camp craft? Create a woven necklace or keychain using yarn, beads and a simple carboard loom. Supplies provided.

Practice English at the Library

Thu, Jul 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.

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses. A change of clothes is recommended.

Dance a Story

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

A multifaceted program geared toward kinesthetic learning.

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Story Time at Northwest Regional Park

Fri, Jul 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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch

Join librarians from the Owings Mills Branch at Northwest Regional Park to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes at this outdoor story time for the whole family.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Eco Adventures Presents Ultimate Animal Adventure

Fri, Jul 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.

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Join our Eco-Explorers on an adventure to track down the elusive rainbow lizard as we rely upon your explorer skills to help us make critical decisions all along the way.

Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Art

Fri, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around color and lots of audience participation.

Fun Friday Films

Fri, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Join us every Friday afternoon for different family-friendly films. Coloring supplies available.

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Interact with a variety of animals while creating a piece of art inspired by the animal ambassadors.

Beautiful Batik With Port Discovery

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Discover and explore the traditional methods of producing batik fabric art and create your own stunning fabric piece to take home.

Friday DIY

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Drop in to our teen area for make-and-take art for tweens and teens. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Warrior Cats Book Party

Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Calling all Warrior Cats fans. Join us for games, crafts and quizzes based on the Warrior Cats series by Erin Hunter. Create your own Warrior Cat name and find out which clan you belong in.

Hands-on Computer Learning Hour

Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Essex Branch - Public Computers

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.

Lunch & Learn - In-Depth Photography Workshop

Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Take your photography skills to the next level. Learn camera basics, lighting techniques and tools to help you feel confident behind the lens.

Sensory Painting

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Experiment with color and texture. Try painting on multiple textures with different materials to create community artwork.

Outside Grounds Cleanup - Hosted by the Sollers Point Teen Advisory Board

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sollers Point Branch

Help clean up the space surrounding the branch, making it beautiful, healthy and welcoming for all.

Ask a Master Gardener

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area

A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension is at a table in the branch to answer questions and offer gardening tips.

LEGO Design Challenge

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Drop in and test out your creative problem-solving skills by figuring out our monthly challenges.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.

Teen Writers' Club

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Teen writers are invited to build skills by sharing and critiquing work in a supportive group. All writing forms welcome. Led by the Maryland Writers' Association.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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.

Calligraphy Workshop - Adult Art Camp

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around color and lots of audience participation.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

TaNeisha D. Jeanty presents a "Sip and Script" workshop where you receive all the supplies needed to learn modern calligraphy as well as tools to take with you to practice the skill at home.

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Black Baseball in America - From Segregation to Integration

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

David Shuffler shines a light on racism, racial discrimination and social injustice in Major League Baseball and shares stories of determination, hopefulness and jubilation.