English Conversation Club/Club de conversación en inglés

Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Mar 13, 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.

Small Business Counseling

Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch

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

SNAP Benefits Tabling

Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

A 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 - Edie

Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Following the death of her husband, Edie breaks free from years of his control and rebels against her daughter's wishes by embarking on an adventure to climb a mountain. (NR; 1 hour, 41 minutes)

Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Ready, Set, Duel - Magic: The Gathering

Thu, Mar 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Get ready, trading card game fans, it's time to duel.

Thu, Mar 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Red Flags and Green Flags - Healthy Relationships With TurnAround, Inc.

Thu, Mar 13, 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.

Thu, Mar 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Explore signs and develop skills for identifying and building healthy relationships with Alejandra Lema of TurnAround, Inc.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Mar 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4

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

Meet the Library Social Workers

Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full 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.

Thu, Mar 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Reisterstown Branch

Learn about the services that library social workers offer.

Teen Game Night

Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Hang out, play and learn from each other. Board games and D&D materials provided. All experience levels welcome.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch

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

Reisterstown Readers Book Club

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Go as a River by Shelley Read.

Food War for Teens - Potato Chips

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Send your taste buds on an adventure as you sample and vote for the best potato chip brand.

The Sexual Evolution With Nathan Lents - Book Lovers Bash

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Evolutionary biologist Nathan Lents talks with WYPR journalist Ashley Sterner about his new book, The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships.

Upcycled CD Coasters

Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Repurpose old CDs and turn them into fun and festive coasters.

Agatha Christie Book Club

Thu, Mar 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Discuss Sleeping Murder and share your thoughts and ideas about the Queen of Mystery, Agatha Christie.

Taxes for Individuals

Thu, Mar 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

It's tax season. Learn what you need to know about filing your taxes.

Thu, Mar 13, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

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

Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.

Fri, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 2

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Fri, Mar 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 14, 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.

Fri, Mar 14, 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.

History Room Research Hours

Sat, Mar 15, 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.

Hands-Only CPR Training

Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

Help save a life. Drop in and learn the simple steps of Hands-Only CPR from members of the Baltimore County Fire Department.

Sat, Mar 15, 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.

LEGO Fun

Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Self Defense for Teens

Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Rob Sullivan of Baltimore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches basic self-defense skills. Teens can use these tactics to build confidence, awareness and decision-making skills.

Meet the Author - Ellen Oh

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Meet the author of You Are Here: Connecting Flights, which is featured in our Battle of the Books competition.

Wild Slime - Teen Advisory Board Presents

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us in learning about the mysteries of wildlife while expressing your artistic side by decorating your own slime to take home.

LEGO Fun

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Early Explorers

Sat, Mar 15, 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.

Spring Fever - A Spring Story Time and Craft

Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Beyond the Books: Library Fun Fair - Teen Advisory Board Presents

Sat, Mar 15, 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.

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

We have board games, LEGO blocks, a photo booth and more. Snacks provided. This program is open to all ages.

Untidy Toddler Time

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Toddlers are encouraged to get messy in this fun, sensory play without structure.

Captivating Creatures

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Adventure in Fun presents a fun, family animal show.

Make and Eat No-Bake Treats - Teen Advisory Board Presents

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Craft your own snacks and leave with extra recipes to take home.

Meet the Author - Ellen Oh

Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Meet the author of You Are Here: Connecting Flights, which is featured in our Battle of the Books competition.

Get Your Poetry On

Sat, Mar 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

An Afternoon With Chris Bohjalian - Book Lovers Bash

Sat, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cockeysville 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.

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Acclaimed author Chris Bohjalian introduces his new book, The Jackal's Mistress, a riveting story of love, honor and sacrifice set during the Civil War.

Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film.

Mon, Mar 17, 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.

Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Meet With BCPS Birth to Five Services

Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area

Learn about early intervention and special education programs provided by Baltimore County Public Schools Birth to Five Services.

Conozca los servicios de Birth to Five de BCPS

Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - Children's Area

Obtenga más información sobre los programas de intervención temprana y educación especial que ofrecen los servicios Birth to Five de las Escuelas Públicas del condado de Baltimore.

Emerging Infectious Disease Unit

Mon, Mar 17, 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.

The Overtones

Mon, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Enjoy a live performance of The Overtones, blending Celtic and folk music with live, ambient songs as they play in the background during your visit to the branch.

Mon, Mar 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.

One-Shot Adventures

Mon, Mar 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4

Grab your dice and roll for initiative. Join us for a drop-in game of Dungeons & Dragons (5E). Players of all skill levels welcome; pre-generated sheets available. Materials included.

Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Information on Problem Gambling

Mon, Mar 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.

Chill Time

Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch

Just chill. Anyone ages 13-18 is welcome in our Teen Space from 3-4 p.m. We'll have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play Switch or PS5.

Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

A representative from the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling visits to share resources and answer questions.

Club de lectura

Mon, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Únase a nosotros para una discusión animada sobre ellibro, Ligereza de Yung Pueblo. ¡Venga preparado para hablar de sus ideas y compartir sus partes favoritas!

Knitting Night

Mon, Mar 17, 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.

Movie Monday - Great Unsung Women of Computing

Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Loch Raven Branch

Celebrate Women's History Month by watching three short documentaries about women who revolutionized the computing and internet technology we use today.

Plant a Seed - Teen Advisory Board Presents

Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join our Teen Advisory Board volunteers as they guide you through planting a seed in a pot for you to take home. Supplies provided.

STEAM Exploration - Teen Advisory Board Presents

Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) concepts with our Teen Advisory Board volunteers.

Chill Out Night - Crochet

Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Enjoy a relaxing evening learning how to crochet. Or for those more experienced, bring your crochet projects and meet new friends.

Five Years After COVID - Lessons Learned and Progress Made

Mon, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos discusses the aftermath of COVID-19 at the five-year anniversary of the pandemic to explore lessons learned and progress made.

Open History Room

Tue, Mar 18, 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.

Computers for Beginners

Tue, Mar 18, 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.

Parkville-Carney Book Club

Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Join us for a lively discussion of Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly.

Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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.

Homeschool Meetup

Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Mar 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Meet With BCPS Birth to Five Services

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Tue, Mar 18, 10:45am - 11:15am

Sollers Point Branch

Learn about early intervention and special education programs provided by Baltimore County Public Schools Birth to Five Services

Conozca los servicios de Birth to Five de BCPS

Tue, Mar 18, 10:45am - 11:15am

Sollers Point Branch

Obtenga más información sobre los programas de intervención temprana y educación especial que ofrecen los servicios Birth to Five de las Escuelas Públicas del condado de Baltimore.

Stories and More - A Story and Craft Hour

Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a story and craft hour. This month: Drum Dream Girl by Margarita Engle.

Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Help for the Homeless

Tue, Mar 18, 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.

Armchair Tourism

Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Tue, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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.

Trading Card Club

Tue, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4

Battle, duel and trade with your favorite collectible card games.

Taste Test Throwdown

Tue, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Information on Problem Gambling

Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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.

Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

A representative from the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling is available to share resources and answer questions.

Anime Club

Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Information on Problem Gambling

Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

A representative from the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling visits to share resources and answer questions.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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.

Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Silent Book Club

Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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.

Pajama Story Time

Tue, Mar 18, 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.

LEGO Challenge - Famous Landmarks

Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Calling all LEGO fans. Build your LEGO creations using famous landmark prompts.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Mar 18, 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.

Chess Club

Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Public Computers

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

The Irish in Hollywood

Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Join film scholar Annette Bochenek as she explores depictions of the Irish and people of Irish descent in classic film.

Public Benefits Assistance

Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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.

Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Be Playful

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

Wed, Mar 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.

Baltimore County Mobile Health Unit Drop-In Hours

Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch

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

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

BiblioBOP

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

Build With Us

Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Work on developing early writing skills. Your child participates in engaging activities that help them develop fine motor skills.

Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Gardening Group Planning Meeting

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Branch staff connect with the community to beautify the parking lot garden beds. Join our planning meeting to be a part of the gardening process for the spring and summer.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Share your comments about a book or two that you enjoyed and leave with some great suggestions of other books you may like to read.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

Pikesville Speaker Series - Christopher King Croft

Wed, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Writer, high-seas biologist and marine wildlife activist Christopher Croft discusses his time as a mature Peace Corps volunteer during 2018-2020 and 2023-2024 in Jamaica.

Wed, Mar 19, 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 With the American Visionary Art Museum

Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

Explore creative new territory inspired by our most beloved visionary artists, their unusual art materials and their unforgettable stories.

Adult Craft and Create - Perzine 101

Wed, Mar 19, 3:45pm - 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.

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Create a perzine, a personal magazine that can express your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Supplies provided.

Meet the Library Social Workers

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Learn about the services that library social workers offer.

Nature Club for Kids - Cool Caves

Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Share your appreciation for nature with others. This month, we read books about caves and their ecosystems and then make a cave craft. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Sit and Stitch Meetup

Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

Share your love of traditional needle arts or be introduced to something new.

Board Game Night

Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

MWA Teen Writers Group

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

Henna Workshop - Magic Kitchen Mixology and Design

Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Henna artist Chelsea Stevenson shares the history of henna, where it is most used, why henna is typically a women-centered activity and how it can encourage self-care.

Pajama Story Time

Wed, Mar 19, 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.

Weeknight Story Time

Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Join us for a special weeknight story time geared to children ages 5-8.

Cash Flows and Financial Projections for Small Business

Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Understand cash flow and financial projections for your small business. Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. guides you through creating cash flow statements and understanding key financial documents.

Be Crafty - Braided Rope Belts

Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Explore your creative side. Join us for a guided craft or DIY project. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

This event is full

Tape Painting

Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Learn how to make unique abstract art using painter's tape and acrylic paint. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Music Meetup

Wed, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

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

Thu, Mar 20, 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.

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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.

Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch

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

Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of The Intern (2015). (PG-13; 2 hours, 1 minute)

Tax Information With the Comptroller of Maryland

Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

A representative from the Comptroller of Maryland is available to share resources about Direct File, tax credits and other tax services as well as answer questions.

Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Mar 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Taste Test Throwdown

Thu, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

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

Thu, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Beaded Animal Keychain Craft

Thu, Mar 20, 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.

Thu, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Make your own animal keychain with pony beads. Supplies provided.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4

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

Free Professional Headshots

Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

Get your photo taken for free by a professional photographer from Side A Photography.

Vegetable Gardening Basics

Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

This presentation covers a range of topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden.

Gaming Hour

Thu, Mar 20, 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 - The Maid by Nita Prose

Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Maid by Nita Prose.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Perry Hall Book Club

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.

Writing Group

Thu, Mar 20, 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.

Decoding Health News - Navigating Medical Misinformation in the Media

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Elizabeth Tracey, director of Johns Hopkins Health Newsfeed, breaks down how to recognize medical misinformation in the media and identify reliable, credible health news sources.

Thirsty Third Thursdays Book Club

Thu, Mar 20, 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 Close Knit by Jenny Colgan.

Books & Brews - A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Heavy Seas Taproom - Purple Lounge

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

Emerging Infectious Disease Unit

Thu, Mar 20, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

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

Fri, Mar 21, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

The EIDU provides information on different programs with their main focus being COVID-19 and any other infectious diseases.

Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Parent and Caregiver Education With GBMC - Infant and Child CPR

Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Staff from GBMC give a 30-minute demonstration of how to give an infant and child CPR.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 2

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Bingo Day

Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 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.

Fri, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 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.

The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Sat, Mar 22, 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.

Sat, Mar 22, 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.

Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Meet other puzzle and board game enthusiasts. Bring unwanted puzzles or board games to switch them out for new ones.

Career Spark - Teen Advisory Board Presents

Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room,Wilson Room

Find the spark to ignite your career path.

Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

LEGO Design Challenge

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Meet the Library Social Workers

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Backyard Animal Tracks

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

How many paw prints can you identify? Find out what animals may have been in your backyard by learning about animal paw prints. Take home your own pawprint made with our tracking mud recipe.

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Learn about the services that library social workers offer.

Chess Club for Kids

Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Lansdowne Branch

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

Financial Education

Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Bring your financial questions and meet your local bankers from M&T Bank.

Saturday Movie Matinee - The LEGO Batman Movie

Sat, Mar 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of The LEGO Batman Movie. (PG; 1 hour; 44 minutes)

Local Author Showcase

Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Meet local authors from all genres of adult and children's books.

Vegetable Gardening Basics

Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

This presentation covers a range of topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden.

Henna Workshop - The Science of the Ancient Art of Henna

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Children's Area

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

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Explore the feminine art of henna from a science-centered perspective. Learn how physical and chemical changes work with the body to produce beautiful stains.

Bingo - Teen Advisory Board Presents

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join our Teen Advisory Board volunteers for a fun and competitive afternoon of bingo, complete with prizes. Materials provided.

Conversations and Cinema - The Six Triple Eight

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

View The Six Triple Eight (2024) and hear from a panel of women veterans as they discuss the advancements made by and for them as well as the future of women in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Professor Mike's Science and Magic Show

Sun, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Professor Mike explores the wonders of science through the lens of magic and juggling.

Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film.

Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn 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.

Baby Craft Time

Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch

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, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Mon, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Mar 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.

Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Queer Film Alliance - To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Mon, Mar 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.

Chill Time

Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch

Just chill. Anyone ages 13-18 is welcome in our Teen Space from 3-4 p.m. We'll have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play Switch or PS5.

Mon, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Board Game Night

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Hang out and play some board games.

Sonic Superstars Battle Mode Tournament - Teen Gaming

Mon, Mar 24, 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.

PokéMonday

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Calling trainers of all ages. Join us once a month for a variety of activities, including crafts, gaming and trading. Bring your own PokéGear and hang with other trainers.

Essex NAMI Family Support Group

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

A free and confidential group for loved ones of people living with mental health conditions. No insurance required. See a staff member about registration or register at bit.ly/popupfsgsx.

WE WANT THE FUNK! Screening

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

A special preview screening and community discussion of the PBS Indie Lens documentary WE WANT THE FUNK!

Maker Monday - Butterfly

Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Children in grades K-5 can make a craft to benefit the community. Use your creativity to make someone smile.

Open History Room

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Presenting With PowerPoint

Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Learn how to create a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Small Business Counseling

Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio

Tue, Mar 25, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Homeless Veteran Support Hours

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Tue, Mar 25, 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 to them in the VA and in the community.

Meet With BCPS Birth to Five Services

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch

Learn about early intervention and special education programs provided by Baltimore County Public Schools Birth to Five Services.

Conozca los servicios de Birth to Five de BCPS

Tue, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Obtenga más información sobre los programas de intervención temprana y educación especial que ofrecen los servicios Birth to Five de las Escuelas Públicas del condado de Baltimore.

Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tue, Mar 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 Gaming

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Tue, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Trading Card Club

Tue, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4

Battle, duel and trade with your favorite collectible card games.

Knitting Introduction and Social

Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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.

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Celebrating Women's Art - Pindell-Inspired Craft

Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

In honor of Women's History Month, create a piece of art inspired by Howardena Pindell's unique style. Supplies provided.

Owings Mills Book Club

Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Behind You is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Mar 25, 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.

Game Changer - Overcoming Problem Gambling

Tue, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn about the warning signs of problem gambling, tips on prevention and how to get help.

Workforce Development - Drop-in Job Help

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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.

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Be Playful

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Wed, Mar 26, 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 Playful

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch

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

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Early Literacy, Part 3 - Numbers and Patterns

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Discover basic concepts as we learn about numbers, counting and patterns through music and play.

Yoga for Beginners

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

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

Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 26, 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

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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.

Any Book Book Club - Theme: Fiction and Nonfiction Featuring Animals

Wed, Mar 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Read a book you have an interest in for book club. The only criteria are to discuss a book you have read from the chosen theme and have a desire to discover new books to read.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

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

Wed, Mar 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Be Creative With the American Visionary Art Museum

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Wed, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

Explore creative new territory inspired by our most beloved visionary artists, their unusual art materials and their unforgettable stories.

Wed, Mar 26, 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.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Join us as we dive into Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer, the bestselling middle grade graphic novel by Gillian Goerz.

Understanding Medicare - Be an Informed Consumer

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Pajama Story Time

Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn about Medicare coverage, options and alternative plans.

Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall 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.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch

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

Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Teen Gaming Tournament - Super Smash Bros.

Thu, Mar 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Mar 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

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

Thu, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Mar 27, 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.

Hands-Only CPR Training

Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area

Help save a life. Drop in and learn the simple steps of Hands-Only CPR from members of the Baltimore County Fire Department.

Thu, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4

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

Crafterwork - Decoupage Oyster Shells

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Writers Studio - Memoir Author Kate Gies

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

A drop-in Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Beginners and veterans welcome. Materials provided.

Towson Book Club

Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by C. L. Miller.

Trivia Night

Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

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

Thu, Mar 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

Author and educator Kate Gies discusses her experiences writing her book It Must Be Beautiful to Be Finished.

Thu, Mar 27, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

BiblioBOP

Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room C

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

Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 28, 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.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Friday DIY - Art for Tweens and Teens

Fri, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 2

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Fri, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Hands-on Computer Learning Hour

Fri, Mar 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, Mar 28, 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.

Fri, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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