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Family and Friends Story Time
2024-11-21 10:00:00 2024-11-21 10:30:00 America/New_York Family and Friends Story Time Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

Thursday, November 21
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-11-21 10:00:00 2024-11-21 10:30:00 America/New_York Family and Friends Story Time Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

Owings Mills Branch

Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

AGE GROUP: | Toddler (1 to 3 years) | Preschool (3 to 5 years) | Infant (newborn to 12 months) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time |

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Owings Mills Branch
Phone: 410-887-2092
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

We're closed Thursday June 19 due to Closed for Juneteenth 2025
We're closed Sunday June 22 due to Sunday Closure for Summer 2025
Mon, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
(Closed for Juneteenth 2025)
Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed
(Sunday Closure for Summer 2025)
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Event Guidelines
  • Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Notice of eight business days prior to the event is requested.
  • For youth and family programs, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Events

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm
North Point Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Fri, Jun 20, 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.
Bingo Day
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Baltimore County Department of Health Information Table
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Hereford Branch - Public Service Area
The Bureau of Behavioral Health, Mental Health Team hosts a resource table to raise suicide awareness and promote gun safety.
Recording Studio Certification
Fri, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Rosedale Community Yard Sale
Sat, Jun 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Rosedale Branch
Enjoy shopping with your neighbors and learning about library resources at our annual community yard sale. Contact branch to register as a vendor.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
Totally Untidy Toddler Time - Parkville-Carney Community Day
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor,Picture Book Room
Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses.
History Room Research Hours
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - History Room
Visit the history room to view exhibits or research Catonsville's rich history. A librarian is available to assist you. For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.
Canterbury Strings - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch
Canterbury Strings, a trio of Peabody Conservatory-trained musicians, play a selection of classical music, selected pop music and jazz standards.
Bob Burke - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch
Enjoy a performance by Bob Burke, playing classic rock from the '50s through the '80s.
The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
LEGO Fun
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Early Explorers
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab,Study Room 1
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Wayne Johnson Trio - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Drummer Wayne Johnson has been performing since 1970 and plays a combination of jazz, R&B and the blues.
Juneteenth Jubilee
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area,Public Service Area
Celebrate Juneteenth with crafts, music, an author visit and more.
Gourd Art Workshop - Parkville-Carney Community Day
Sat, Jun 21, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 3rd Floor
Create your own "gourd-eous" piece of art using pieces of a gourd. Learn wood burning and dyeing techniques to create a beautiful sunflower. Supplies provided.
This event is full
Deep Water Trio - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
Bassist Daryl Adams is joined by drummer Daruba Kenyatte, guitarist Robert Wilson Jr. and singer Ron Lewis for an afternoon of jazz and world music.
Keller Remington Trio - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
Trumpeter Keller Remington, currently studying at the Peabody Institute, teaches and performs music in the Baltimore/D.C. area. Performance is in the rotunda.
Julien Xuereb - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Julien Xuereb, a Peabody Institute-trained classical guitarist, performs Baroque, bossa nova, flamenco, tango and original compositions.
Canterbury Strings - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Canterbury Strings, a trio of Peabody Conservatory-trained musicians, play a selection of classical music, selected pop music and jazz standards.
Tomás Jonsson Trio - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Pianist Tomás Jonsson leads a jazz trio that brings a refined and expressive take on the jazz tradition. The performance features rich harmonies, groovy rhythms and timeless jazz classics.  
Lior Leigh - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Dr. Lior Leigh holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Peabody Conservatory and performs classical pieces on his digital piano.
Taste Test Throwdown
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Taste test, rank and guess the flavor of popular snacks.
A Is for Art - Family and Friends Story Time and Craft
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures - Parkville-Carney Community Day
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
The Eco Adventures colorologist guides audiences through the wild world of animal pigmentation with live animal color ambassadors.
Beyond the Desk - Exploring Digital Design
Sat, Jun 21, 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 digital design industry by exploring 3D design, creating 3D models and more.
Duncan S. Moore - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hereford Branch - Public Service Area
Bagpiper Duncan S. Moore performs traditional Scottish, Irish and Celtic music on the great Highland bagpipe (if performing outdoors) or the border pipes and uilleann pipes (for indoor settings).
Sounds Good - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Sounds Good features Bob Jacobson on sax, Bill Kalkman on guitar and Tom Hensler on bass, performing swing, Brazilian, blues and jazz standards.
Get Your Poetry On
Sat, Jun 21, 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. 
Moonstone - Make Music Day 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Moonstone features singer Pamela King and guitarist Rich Marcinek playing a selection of modern acoustic feel-good rock.
Beyond the Desk - Meet Digital Design Professionals
Sat, Jun 21, 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 digital design industry by speaking with industry professionals.
Paws to Read
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes - Parkville-Carney Community Day
Sat, Jun 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Can you disarm the bomb in time? Solve the cooperative puzzles by collaboratively playing the Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes video game.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Free Youth Hearing Screenings
Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Baby Craft Time
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Maryland State Fair
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arbutus 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 all.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Mon, Jun 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.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Now That's Silly! - Community Day Celebration
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
A giggle-filled story time to start our branch's Community Day celebration with stories and songs that will have you smiling all day long.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Superhero Support - Community Day Celebration
Mon, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Children's Area
Meet Spider-Man and Ghost-Spider and pose for photos when Superhero Support visits for the Reisterstown Community Day Celebration.
Visit the Cuddle Shuttle - Community Day Celebration
Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Public Service Area
Baltimore County Animal Shelter's Cuddle Shuttle visits. Meet adoptable animals, learn about its spay and neuter services and pick up other useful information.
Live Music With Bob Burke - Community Day Celebration
Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
Enjoy a performance by Bob Burke, playing classic rock from the '50s through the '80s.
Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures - Community Day Celebration
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
The Eco Adventures colorologist guides audiences through the wild world of animal pigmentation with live animal color ambassadors.
Maker Monday
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
A relaxed afternoon of crafts and projects for all ages and skill levels.
Fizz, Pop, Boom With The Science Guys of Baltimore - Community Day Celebration
Mon, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Learn about states of matter with The Science Guys of Baltimore.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Jun 23, 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, or feel free to bring your own.
Queer Film Alliance - The Color Purple (2023)
Mon, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Hang out and play some board games.
Design Your Own RPG Map
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
After learning how to age paper, create a fantasy world by throwing dice, rice and coins to randomly generate the terrain.
Libby on Vacation
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Learn about upcoming, highly anticipated book releases for summer, receive assistance using Libby to access our digital library and get ready for your vacation reading.
Movie Monday - Shifting Lines: New Queer Animation
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Watch six short animated films for Pride month. Light refreshments provided. (47 minutes)
Pop-Up Story Time
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Let's all go to Hawaii.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Writers Studio - How to Finish Your Novel
Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult
Tom Pyun shares advice on how to finish your novel to give your story the ending it deserves.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Tue, Jun 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Small Business Counseling
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
This event is full
Open History Room
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Paper Marbling
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch
Make simple marbled paper by laying cardstock on shaving cream with watercolor swirls.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Animal Encounter With Marshy Point Nature Center
Tue, Jun 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Sollers Point Branch
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.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
This event is full
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
VA Homeless Outreach - Information Table
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford 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.
Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
This event is full
Movie Matinee - The Wild Robot
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Point Branch
Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of The Wild Robot. (PG; 1 hour, 42 minutes)
Financial Counseling - Meet With a Personal Finance Coach
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Bring your questions to a one-on-one appointment to discuss your current financial situation and goals with certified personal finance coach Kathy Evans, founder of Higher Goals Learning.
This event is full
Tuesday Gaming
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
DIY Kaleidoscope
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Create a kaleidoscope out of a toilet paper tube and discover the science and math that make it work.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 3:20pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Emerging Adults - Getting Work Done and Networking
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Join us for two hours of designated work time. Feel free to network or focus on your own work. Light refreshments and snacks available.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Tournament - Teen Gaming
Tue, Jun 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.
This event is full
Pikesville Chess Night
Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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.
An Evening With Amanda Flower
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Meet the author of several mysteries, including the Katharine Wright series, the Emily Dickinson mysteries and the Amish Candy Shop mysteries. Book sales and signings following the presentation.
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Owings Mills Book Club
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Join us for a lively discussion of No Better Time by Sheila Williams.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Mobile Career Center
Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center. No appointment necessary. Times subject to change, please check availability in advance.
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Free Youth Hearing Screenings
Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Conference Room
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Maryland State Fair 
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Perry Hall 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. 
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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.
Animal Encounter With Marshy Point Nature Center
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale 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. 
Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
An exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them. 
Yoga for Beginners
Wed, Jun 25, 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 Playful
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Tie-Dye Party
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Get ready for a burst of colorful creativity with tie-dye.
Story Time With Poe
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.
Under the Sea With Guava Jelly & Friends
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Fun family music featuring puppets and original songs by the Caribbean-inspired band Guava Jelly.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Lawyers in the Library - Maryland Legal Aid
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Maryland Legal Aid lawyers are on hand to offer free legal advice for eligible individuals.
Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Story Time With Poe
Wed, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.
Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
An exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them.
Books and Conversation
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Celebrating Our Stories - A Monthly Craft Program
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about the traditions and cultures of communities through crafting.
Reading Cuddly Buddies
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Defenders of Animal Rights
In partnership with Defenders of Animal Rights, the Hereford Branch seeks children who love animals and would like to practice their reading skills. Program takes place at DOAR, 14412 Old York Road. 
This event is full
Rock Painting for Adults
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Create painted rocks to add to your own plants or hide them with uplifting messages for others to discover.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
We dive into Gamerville, the award-winning graphic novel by Johnnie Christmas.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Wardrobe and Wellness - Undressing Your Limitations
Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Discover the power of fashion as a tool for self-expression and empowerment. This workshop explores the connection between wardrobe and wellness, allowing you to redefine what fashion means to you.
Small Business Fraud
Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Learn how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud to prevent unwanted attacks on your business.
How Do Democracies Survive? - Prospects for Democracy Renewal
Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Democracies worldwide are under stress, restricting rights, eliminating checks and balances. Johns Hopkins political science department faculty provide context and background, followed by discussion. 
Small Business and Government Contracts - Road Map to Government Contracting
Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Learn to expand your small business opportunities through government contracting.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Thu, Jun 26, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Colorful Magic With Mike Rose
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Computers for Beginners
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Under the Sea With Guava Jelly & Friends
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Fun family music featuring puppets and original songs by the Caribbean-inspired band Guava Jelly.
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing - Provided by Baltimore County Department of Health
Thu, Jun 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
Thu, Jun 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.
Movie Time at Lansdowne Senior Center
Thu, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center
Sit back, relax and enjoy 2023's A Haunting in Venice. (PG-13; 1 hour, 43 minutes)
Minute to Win It
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Design a Library Bag
Thu, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Decorate a bag with your own design to carry your library books. Supplies provided, while they last.
Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
The Eco Adventures colorologist guides audiences through the wild world of animal pigmentation with live animal color ambassadors.
Kids Queer Film Alliance
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Join us for a craft and a viewing of The Mitchells vs. the Machines this Pride. (PG; 1 hour, 54 minutes)
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
A Rainbow of Emotions
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Have you ever felt a little blue? How about tickled pink or green with envy? Come explore the connection between colors and emotions and make a set of colorful emoji squishies to take home.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Celebrate Pride Month - Create a Pride Flag Keychain
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
A hands-on craft program where you can make your very own Pride flag keychain.
Teen Gaming Tournament - Mario Kart
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Mini Paint Pour Art
Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Create your own mini work of art using a paint pour style. Supplies provided.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
A drop-in Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Beginners and veterans welcome. Materials provided.
Recording Studio Open Office Hours
Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville Recording Studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Crafterwork - Chalk Prints
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Relax and socialize with an easy craft each month. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Garden Group
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Connect with the community and beautify the parking lot garden beds by planting, weeding, mulching and watering.
Towson Book Club
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Trivia Night
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia fans.
Books & Brews
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Heavy Seas Taproom
Join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom and enjoy a cold beer and conversation.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Jun 26, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Totally Untidy Toddler Time
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Dance a Story
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
A multifaceted program geared toward kinesthetic learning.
Story Time at Northwest Regional Park
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch
Join librarians from the Owings Mills Branch at Northwest Regional Park for an outdoor story time. Please use the park entrance on Deer Park Road.
Gamer Friday
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
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Bead Making of Indigenous Peoples
Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Arbutus Branch
Learn how to make bead jewelry from air-dry clay to imitate tribal beads from Indigenous Peoples.
Fun Friday Films
Fri, Jun 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Join us every Friday afternoon for different family-friendly films. Coloring supplies available.
Beautiful Batik With Port Discovery
Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Discover and explore the traditional methods of producing batik fabric art and create your own stunning fabric piece to take home. Limited to 30 participants.
Tiny Garden Tour
Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Get ready for a hands-on adventure in the garden. Learn about the plants in our community garden, discover how a garden grows and why it's important to care for nature.
Hands-on Computer Learning Hour
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Recording Studio Certification
Fri, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Tobacco Cessation
Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program visits our meeting room to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Jun 28, 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.
Pride Story Time
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn about Pride and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ in a child-friendly environment.
LEGO Design Challenge
Sat, Jun 28, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time - Pride Story Time
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Learn about Pride and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ in a child-friendly environment.
Paws to Read
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab,Study Room 1
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Bubble Fun
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Essex Branch
Have some outdoor fun in the sun while we play with bubble wands to make bubbles. In the event of adverse weather, this program may be cancelled.
Color Our Woods - Using Yarn to Create Installation Art
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Franklin Woodland Trail
Have fun yarn bombing the weaving wall at the Franklin Woodland Trails. Materials provided. Meet in the lobby of the Reisterstown Branch.
Wardrobe and Wellness - Pause and Purge
Sat, Jun 28, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Clear the clutter and make room for a wardrobe that sparks joy.
Voices of Queer Fiction - Thien-Kim Lam and Naomi Rivers
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
A panel discussion featuring two local authors, Thien-Kim Lam and Naomi Rivers, who talk about their writing process and how they incorporate queer characters in their storytelling.
Cryptocurrency and Electronic Payment Platforms - Understanding FinTech and Digital Currency
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room C
Learn about FinTech and different types of cryptocurrencies, digital forms of money, and they're uses as types of alternative payment and in investing.
Paws to Read
Sat, Jun 28, 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.
Colorful Magic With Mike Rose
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville 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. 
Perler Bead Pride Accessories
Sat, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride by making Pride-themed accessories. Supplies provided. This program is part of North Point's Pride Fair, running from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chess Club for Kids
Sat, Jun 28, 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.  
Celebration in Song - Black Experience Through Music
Sat, Jun 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Learn about the origins of Black Music Appreciation Month and enjoy live performances that reflect the enduring power of music to express, uplift and unite.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Mon, Jun 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Free Youth Hearing Screenings
Mon, Jun 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Study Room 1
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jun 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Under the Sea With Guava Jelly & Friends
Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Fun family music featuring puppets and original songs by the Caribbean-inspired band Guava Jelly.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Summer Teen Hour
Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.
Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures
Mon, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
The Eco Adventures colorologist guides audiences through the wild world of animal pigmentation with live animal color ambassadors.   
Colorful Magic With Mike Rose
Mon, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne 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.
Under the Sea With Guava Jelly & Friends
Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Fun family music featuring puppets and original songs by the Caribbean-inspired band Guava Jelly.
The Bubble, Comedy and Music Show - Reading Colors Your World
Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Turtle Dance presents a colorful "turtle-riffic" musical experience that is designed to engage children through songs about colors, movement activities and more.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Know Your Rights With CASA/Conozca sus derechos con CASA
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
CASA presents a free in-person talk on knowing your rights. No registration required./Únase a CASA para una presentación gratuita en persona sobre sus derechos. No es necesario registrarse.
Kids Books and Conversation
Mon, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Children's Area
Talk about your favorite books in a group setting.
Transform Your Small Business Using AI
Mon, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Harness the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize your small business.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Create a Pressed Flower Sun Catcher - Two sessions: Monday, June 30 and July 28
Mon, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Learn how to make a flower press and a sun catcher. A horticulturist shares information about the types of flowers you can gather in your yard or from your garden.
This event is full
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Tue, Jul 01, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Free Youth Hearing Screenings
Tue, Jul 01, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.
Summer Meals Celebration With No Kid Hungry 
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Celebrate summer lunch at the library with free family fun.
Tuesday Gaming
Tue, Jul 01, 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.
Legal Pop-Up at the Library
Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Legal service providers are available to offer free legal advice and referrals on landlord/tenant, name changes, domestic violence protection, community organizing and LGBTQ legal issues.
Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training
Wed, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.
Minute to Win It
Thu, Jul 03, 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.
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