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The Magic of a Book
2024-12-21 14:00:00 2024-12-21 15:00:00 America/New_York The Magic of a Book Magician Mike Rose presents an entertaining and motivational magic show that is all about reading and the love of books. Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Saturday, December 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-21 14:00:00 2024-12-21 15:00:00 America/New_York The Magic of a Book Magician Mike Rose presents an entertaining and motivational magic show that is all about reading and the love of books. Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Randallstown Branch

Randallstown Meeting Room

Magician Mike Rose presents an entertaining and motivational magic show that is all about reading and the love of books.

AGE GROUP: | Teen (14-17 years) | Preschool (3 to 5 years) | Late Elementary (9-11 years) | Early Elementary (6 to 8 years) | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Performances and Receptions |

TAGS: | Winter Break |

Randallstown Branch
Phone: 410-887-0770
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We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Oct 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 Closed
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  • 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.

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Cancelled
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Oct 22, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 22, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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.
Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Move and Groove Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Enjoy a movement-themed story time, with songs, music and activities meant to get your preschooler moving.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Wed, Oct 22, 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 and more.
Be Playful
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Dance Party
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Show off your best moves to family-friendly dance music.
Yoga for Beginners
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table
Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Books and Conversation
Wed, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Cancelled
Wednesday Tween and Teen Time
Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Be Involved - Mount Zion Cemetery Cleanup
Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Grab some friends (and some trash bags) and earn service-learning hours by helping us pick up trash at Mount Zion Cemetery. Weather permitting. Supplies provided.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Practice English at the Library
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Adult Craft and Create - Upcycled Autumn Wreaths
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Assemble an autumnal wreath using upcycled fabric scraps. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own scraps.
Yoga in the Black Community - Healing Practices and Principles of Yoga
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Hear from Charlene Marie Muhammad and Marilyn Peppers-Citizen, authors of Yoga in the Black Community, and participate in a chair yoga and mindfulness session.
Cancelled
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch
Drop in for a Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Players new and old welcome. Materials provided.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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.
Homeschool Meetup
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Join other homeschooling families in a space to swap materials and resources, network and socialize. STREAM activity provided for students.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Teen Gaming Tournament - Mario Kart 8
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time - Celebrate Filipino American History Month
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. This week, celebrate Filipino American History Month by reading books about Filipino culture.
Name Change Legal Clinic With FreeState Justice 
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
FreeState Justice is offering a free legal name change clinic open to all Maryland residents.
Art Reception and Beginner Watercolor Workshop: Kas Rohm
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 3rd Floor
Join watercolor artist Kas Rohm for an art reception and beginner watercolor workshop. Light refreshments and art supplies provided while supplies last.
This event is full
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Be a Scam Buster
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn about current frauds and scams from those that try to separate you from your money. Avoid falling victim by discovering tips and resources on how to protect yourself.
Constellation Art
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Create a stellar work of art. Materials provided.
Paws to Read
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
Towson Book Club
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home: A Welcome to Night Vale Novel by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.
Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training  
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.
Trivia Night
Thu, Oct 23, 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 - The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Heavy Seas Taproom - Purple Lounge
Join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom and enjoy a cold beer and conversation.
Let's Talk About It - Culturally Responsive Mental Health Therapy
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Clinical psychologist Dr. Nakieta Lankster discusses current perceptions of mental well-being in BIPOC communities and the cultural factors that impact mental health services to those communities.
High School Battle of the Books - Information Session
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
This is a fun reading competition open to teens ages 13 to 19. Find out how to participate and explore the book list.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Oct 23, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language. 
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Totally Untidy Toddler Time
Fri, Oct 24, 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.
Cancelled
Gamer Friday
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch
Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Chair Yoga for Beginners
Fri, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
A certified yoga Instructor guides you through yoga moves for a gentle stretch and strengthening of the body.
Teen Time
Fri, Oct 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Hands-on Computer Learning Hour
Fri, Oct 24, 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.
Teen Time
Fri, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
3D Paper Pumpkin
Fri, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Make a cute pumpkin decoration to celebrate the season.
Teen After Hours
Fri, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Watch a movie, play games or hang out and have fun. Food provided. Contact branch for registration.
Teen After Hours - Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch
After we close down the building, we reopen it just for teens with a fun Halloween party. Play video games, make Halloween crafts and enjoy treats and free pizza. Costumes are encouraged.
Cancelled
Teen After Hours - Library After Dark
Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch
Tonight the branch is open just for teens. Come in your Halloween costume, play games, hang out and have fun. Food provided.
Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us in costume for a night of spooky fun.
Teen After Hours - Fright Night
Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
The library is yours for the night. Come for spooky scares, creepy fun and free food -- if you are brave enough. Teens only.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Oct 25, 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.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Paws to Read
Sat, Oct 25, 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.
Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Celebrate MD STEM fest with Mary Ann Jung as she presents an interactive program all about America's first female astronaut.  
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Involved - Decorate Picture Frames
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Earn service-learning hours by decorating picture frames to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
Essex Fall Community Fair 
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
An exciting fair for everyone, offering a special spotlight on support for justice-involved individuals.
Name Change Legal Clinic With FreeState Justice
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
FreeState Justice is offering a free legal name change clinic open to all Maryland residents.
Kai Jackson Presents - Blackyard Grill and the Story of Jeffrey Wilbur James
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Join us for a lively presentation as Maryland journalist, TV news anchor and filmmaker Kai Jackson shares the story of Baltimore Marine Jeffrey Wilbur James.
Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars 
Sat, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Celebrate MD STEM fest with Mary Ann Jung as she presents an interactive program all about America's first female astronaut.   
Paws to Read
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Reading to a therapy pet 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 pets.
Crafting at the Movies - Mini Pumpkin Painting
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Get into the spooky season by decorating a miniature paper-mâché pumpkin while you enjoy a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder.
Spooky Mini Golf
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Play nine holes of mini golf with a spooky twist -- if you dare.
Make a Candy Gobbler
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Decorate a goofy gobbler box to store Halloween candy or small objects. Supplies provided.
Fall Festival
Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Put on your favorite costume, bring a bag to collect goodies and join us for fall fun around the branch. 
Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism.
Mobile Career Center
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Movie Monday
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Baby Craft Time
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Cancelled
Mindful Breathing and Meditation
Mon, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch
This class is led by a certified instructor who guides you through calming breathwork and meditation in a peaceful space to release stress and invite clarity and relaxation.
Teen Time
Mon, Oct 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.
Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens
Mon, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area
Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.
Teen Time
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
LifeWorks, Foster Care Agency
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pikesville Branch
A representative from LifeWorks, a licensed child placement agency, is on hand to answer questions about foster parenting.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Create Your Own Pokémon 
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Learn how to create your own competitive Pokémon and then battle each other and/or trade with one another.
Spooky Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Wear your spookiest outfit and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family. 
Author Visit With Yuyi Morales - Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Meet children's author Yuyi Morales as she discusses her award-winning picture books.
PokéMonday
Mon, Oct 27, 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.
BYOC Halloween Party
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Bring your own craft or art project, wear your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a Halloween-themed craft party.
LEGO Challenge - Spooky Edition
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Calling all LEGO fans. Build your LEGO creations using spooky-themed prompts.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Intermediate Microsoft Word
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Move beyond the basics and learn more about Microsoft Word. Further develop your Word skills to create a flyer using a template and learn about other Word features.
Small Business Counseling
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Open History Room
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Baltimore County Workforce Development Mobile Unit  - Small Business Workshop
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Meet with our Baltimore County Workforce Development's Mobile Unit Startup Business Acceleration Team (SBAT) to learn about the free services they offer.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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 helps them access services available in the VA and the community.
Challenge Yourself - Herbs and Spices
Tue, Oct 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hereford Senior Center
Dr. Shauna Henley, Family & Consumer Sciences Senior Agent, University of Maryland Extension, presents Capture the Flowers: Herbs and Spices.
Teen Time
Tue, Oct 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.
Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Teen Time
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Frankentoys
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Create spooky Frankentoys by piecing together parts of old toys. Materials provided. Offered during Teen Time.
Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Practice English at the Library
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Knitting Introduction and Social
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Wicked Stories - Witches, Witchcraft and Maryland's Past
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
It's spooky season, book lovers. Take a break from pumpkin spice everything for a chat about witches.
Author Visit With Yuyi Morales - Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Meet children's author Yuyi Morales as she discusses her award-winning picture books.
Owings Mills Book Club - One Maryland One Book
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, this year's One Maryland One Book selection.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Horror Movie Trivia Night 
Tue, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
You've spent years watching horror movies, now it's time to put your knowledge to the test.
Cancelled
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Oct 29, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Oct 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Baby Rave - Monster Mash
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Hustle your little heart out at our party featuring Halloween-themed dance music.
BiblioBOO
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Dress up in your Halloween costume and dance, shake and sing your sillies out at this movement-based program. Older siblings welcome.
Be Playful
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Spooky Craft
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Celebrate the spooky season by making a craft.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Free Community Flu Vaccination Clinic
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center provides flu vaccinations to anyone age 9 and up. Only standard dose trivalent vaccine offered.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Wednesday Tween and Teen Time
Wed, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Teen Time
Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
We dive into Chickenpox by award-winning author and illustrator Remy Lai.
Pasta-Making Workshop
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Chef Laurie Boucher presents a fun, hands-on Southern Italian pasta-making workshop. 
Recording Studio Music Production
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.
This event is full
Grim Readers Book Club
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Share the horror and suspense books keeping you up at night with others -- if you dare. Light refreshments served and a cursed gift box will be raffled.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Outlive the Odds and Build a Business to Last - Take Your Business From Surviving to Thriving
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Learn the tools and strategies to help your business adapt in a changing market, identify how businesses fail early and how you can avoid common pitfalls.
Friends of the Perry Hall Library Annual Meeting
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for a review of Friends' projects, business and events for the past year and the election of new board officers and members.
CCBC Family Literacy ESOL Program - In-Person Registration
Thu, Oct 30, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
The Family Literacy ESOL program is for non-native speaking parents. These classes are designed to help parents learn English language skills for life, work and to help with their child's education.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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.
Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction
Thu, Oct 30, 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 at Lansdowne Senior Center
Thu, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Baltimore Highlands-Lansdowne Senior Center
Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of Hocus Pocus (1993) at the Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center.
Pop-Up Cinema - Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Grossing the highest box office of any British film in the U.S. in 1975, this cult classic comedy from the Monty Python team loosely follows the legend of King Arthur. (PG; 1 hour, 32 minutes)
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens
Thu, Oct 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Teen Time
Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Free Community Flu Vaccination Clinic
Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center provides flu vaccinations to anyone age 9 and up. Only standard dose trivalent vaccine offered.
Mini Pumpkin Craft
Thu, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Create a decorative mini pumpkin using fluffy yarn and recycled paper towel rolls.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Thu, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
A drop-in Dungeons & Dragons adventure for teens. Beginners and veterans welcome. Space is limited. Materials provided.
Crafterwork - Bookend Decorating
Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Mad Science - Spooky STEM Science
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn about various Halloween- and fall-related crafts and projects.
Mediums, Magicians and the Ouija Board - A Spiritualist History of Baltimore
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Do spirits return, and is it possible to communicate with the dead?
Spooky Story Time
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Children's Area
Come in costume for a spooky story, some monster-like movement and a ghoulish good time.
A Silent Treatment With Jeannie Vanasco
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Author Jeannie Vanasco discusses her new memoir, A Silent Treatment, with poet Lindsay Bernal. Book sales and signings to follow.
New Tax Laws for New Americans - Your Income and the Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill
Thu, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Understand how the changes in tax laws, part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," will impact your income and your federal and state tax returns.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Oct 30, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language. 
CCBC Family Literacy ESOL Program - In-Person Registration
Fri, Oct 31, 9:00am - 9:30am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
The Family Literacy ESOL program is for non-native speaking parents. These classes are designed to help parents learn English language skills, for life, work and to help with their child's education.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 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.
Story Time at Northwest Regional Park
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch
Join librarians from the Owings Mills Branch at Northwest Regional Park to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes at this outdoor story time for the whole family.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Teen Time
Fri, Oct 31, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Cryptid Scavenger Hunt at Northwest Regional Park
Fri, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Join us for an exciting adventure as you explore the park in search of elusive mythological creatures.
Friday DIY
Fri, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Drop in to our teen area for make-and-take art for tweens and teens. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Birding by the Branch
Sat, Nov 01, 9:00am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
A fall birding walk beginning and ending at the Arbutus Branch, led by an expert from the Baltimore Bird Club. All levels of birding experience welcome.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Nov 01, 9:30am - 10:30am
White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Nov 01, 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.
Free Community Flu Vaccination Clinic
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center provides flu vaccinations to anyone age 9 and up. Only standard dose trivalent vaccine offered.
Understanding Social Security - Make Your Benefits Work for You
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Learn to make an informed decision around when to start collecting social security benefits based on your health and finances
Instrument Trial Day With The Music Space
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Engage in hands-on discovery where professional music educators from The Music Space provide various musical instruments to explore in a fun, supportive environment.
Fun With STEM
Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Learn about building, physics, engineering and robotics with the McDonogh School robotics team. Space is limited to 20 guests. Tickets available on the first floor 15 minutes before the program.
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Paws to Read
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Paws to Read
Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Día de los Muertos Festival/Festival del Día de los Muertos
Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Honor and celebrate the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos at a festival for all ages./Honre y celebre las ricas tradiciones del Día de los Muertos en un festival para todas las edades. 
Spooky Silly Story Time
Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us as we read some not-so-scary stories and make a monster mask. Come in costume and bring family and friends.
STEAM Saturday
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.
Madan Sara Screening and Q&A
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us in commemorating the sixth anniversary of Etant Dupain's powerful documentary Madan Sara with a special screening. (50 minutes)
Be Involved - Community Cleanup
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Earn service-learning hours by tidying up your local community.
DIY Papel Picado
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Make your own hand-cut papel picado (perforated paper) while learning about how Día de Los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico.
Uhwachi-Reh Native American Dance Troup
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Louis Campbell showcases northern traditional dance while sharing information on Native American issues and culture. Campbell is joined by singer Keith Colston.
Día de los Muertos Wooden Skull Painting
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Paint wooden sugar skulls in celebration of the holiday. Materials provided.
Share Your Story - Make Your Own Book
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Become the author and illustrator of your very own book in this fun, hands-on adventure. Create wild stories, draw pictures and take home a one-of-a-kind book made entirely by you.
Francis Scott Key - Enslaved People's Enemy or Friend
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Dr. Ruthie Bethea-Sholly presents an examination of Francis Scott Key's views on race.
Día de los Muertos Wreaths
Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Color flowers and sugar skull cutouts to create your own wreath to celebrate the Day of the Dead.
Paws to Read
Sat, Nov 01, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Write Your Name in Cursive
Sat, Nov 01, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Owings Mills Branch
A friendly, hands-on session where kids learn the timeless art of writing their name in elegant cursive.
Paws to Read
Sat, Nov 01, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Paws to Read
Sat, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Paws to Read
Sat, Nov 01, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Sunday Chat
Sun, Nov 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Join us for informal conversation with the goal of gathering people to encourage community connections.
Build Your Own Skate Park - A Maryland STEM Festival Program
Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Test out your building and design skills to create a miniature skate park. Limited supplies and space; first come, first served.
Family Bingo - An International Games Month Program
Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Come play family-friendly bingo and win prizes.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Adults with physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities along with caregivers are welcome to join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.
Movie Monday
Mon, Nov 03, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Public Service Area,Wilson Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Nov 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Teen Time
Mon, Nov 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Create Your Own Pokémon
Mon, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Learn how to create your own competitive Pokémon and then battle each other and/or trade with one another.
Be Involved - Wellness Kits
Mon, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Mezzanine
Earn service-learning hours by assembling wellness kits for the Towson community.
After School Chess Tournament
Mon, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Enjoy a competitive game of chess with your peers.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us each Monday for a fun drop-in craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
KEVA Plank Painting
Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Help us say goodbye to our KEVA planks by adding your own design. Now you can have a little part of the library at home. Supplies provided.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Nov 03, 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Lansdowne Branch
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.
Computers for Beginners - Navigating Windows
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Learn computer basics while improving your mouse skills. Topics include using the start menu, opening applications and switching between windows. Limited space available; first come, first served.
Board Game Night
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Play board games, meet new people and make friends at the library.
Essex NAMI Family Support Group
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
Understanding Social Security - Make Your Benefits Work for You
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn to make an informed decision around when to start collecting social security benefits based on your health and finances.
White Marsh Writers Group
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Share your writing with like-minded people and improve your craft. Writers of all levels are welcome, whether exploring the world of writing or looking for feedback on a draft of their work.
Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB,Randallstown Meeting Room
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Jurassic Terrariums - Dinovember: A Celebration of Dinosaurs for Adults 
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Create an open-air dish garden where mini dinos roam. Materials provided. Adults only.
How Do Democracies Survive? - Democratic Backsliding
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Democracies worldwide are under stress, restricting rights, eliminating checks and balances. Johns Hopkins political science department faculty provide context and background followed by discussion.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Writers Studio - How to Write a Novel in a Month
Mon, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult
Challenge yourself to write a novel in one month. Join us for tips, tricks and good old-fashioned basics when it comes to stretching your writing chops.
Open History Room
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Making Masterpieces Story Time - Romare Bearden
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Learn about an artist or art style and then try it out for yourself.
Tiny Word Wonders
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Using fun educational tools, help your child learn and practice the alphabet, spelling and sight words.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Nov 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Catonsville Branch
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Nov 04, 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
Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Outreach social workers from the VA Maryland Healthcare System are available to assist homeless veterans with finding healthcare, employment and housing resources.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Interested in learning more about NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations? Drop by to learn more about these programs and to sign up.
Community Outreach - Kennedy Krieger Institute
Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn about Kennedy Krieger's Integrated Early Learning Center, an inclusive pre-K program.
Teen Recording Studio Time - Drums and Beats
Tue, Nov 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Tour the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn about its connection to our community.
Teen Time
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Nov 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Teen Time
Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Practice English at the Library
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
3D Printing for Beginners
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Let's build things together. During this librarian-guided training, learn the basics of how 3D printing works and become certified to use a branch 3D printer independently.
Diamond Dot Dinosaur Art - Dinovember: A Celebration of Dinosaurs for Adults
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Try out one of the hottest crafting trends -- combining elements of paint by number, cross stitch and mosaic art. Limited space. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program. Adults only. 
Be Creative - Crochet Introduction and Social
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Learn to crochet and meet others who craft. Beginners are encouraged; all levels of experience welcome. Materials provided for free; first come, first served.
Weave a Bookmark
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn the basics of weaving and create your own woven bookmark to take home. Presented in partnership with the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum.
North Point Book Club
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Join us for a lively discussion of James by Percival Everett.
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LEGO Challenge - Brick Bazaar
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch
We're transforming our meeting room into a vibrant fairground of LEGO stations. Each station is designed to spark imagination, celebrate self-expression and explore the art of building.
The Life of a Crafter - A Taylor Swift Program
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Diamond paint your own compact mirror while we listen to Taylor Swift's newest release, The Life of a Showgirl. Materials and themed snacks provided. Adults only.
Dinosaur Jewelry - Dinovember: A Celebration of Dinosaurs for Adults
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Design and make your choice of dino earrings or pendant. Materials provided. Adults only. 
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Nov 05, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
SNAP/Food Supplement Outreach
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Learn about SNAP/food supplement outreach from representatives tabling in the branch.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. All supplies will be provided.
Be Playful
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Enjoy fun activities and music while making friends.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus 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.
Be Playful
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Interested in learning more about NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations? Drop by to learn more about these programs and to sign up.
Lawyers in the Library - Maryland Legal Aid
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown 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, Nov 05, 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.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Speaker Series - Wild Women of Maryland
Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Join author Lauren R. Silberman for a discussion of her book Wild Women of Maryland: Grit & Gumption in the Free State. Discover Maryland's rich history of adventurous, daring and tenacious women.
Teen Time
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Wednesday Tween and Teen Time
Wed, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Teen Time
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Mario Kart Tournament
Wed, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
Compete with your peers in Mario Kart. This program is part of International Games Month, a celebration that encourages players of all ages to connect, explore and have fun through games. 
Dundalk Family Crisis Center
Wed, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Working with individuals, families and communities to interrupt and prevent cycles of violence in relationships. All are welcome.
Sit and Stitch Meetup
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive
Share your love of traditional needle arts or be introduced to something new. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring their projects to this learning and sharing evening.
Bingo
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
In recognition of International Games Month, join us for an evening of bingo. Win fun prizes, including advanced copies of new books. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Recording Studio Basics
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.
White Marsh Book Club
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Dorothy Parker - Unique American Writer
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
We explore the dazzling highs and haunting lows of a literary icon whose words still sparkle with relevance today.
Their Stories, Our Voices - Teach the Shoah
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
We commemorate Holocaust Education Week with a presentation from Teach the Shoah speakers Dorothy Gold and Judy Gartner, who share the stories of family members who survived the Holocaust.
Jurassic Terrariums - Dinovember: A Celebration of Dinosaurs for Adults 
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Create an open-air dish garden where mini dinos roam. Materials provided. Adults only. 
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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.
Hereford Book Club - One Maryland One Book
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join us for a lively discussion of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, this year's One Maryland One Book selection.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Nov 06, 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.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Interested in learning more about NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations? Drop by to learn more about these programs and to sign up.
Parents Support Group
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Towson Branch
Stay after story time to connect with other parents and discuss infant care topics with a Certified Professional Doula from GBMC.
Free Community Flu Vaccination Clinic
Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center provides flu vaccinations to anyone age 9 and up. Only standard dose trivalent vaccine offered.
Pop-Up Cinema - More Than a Word: Native American-Based Sports Mascots
Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Scholars, tribal leaders, lawyers, policy experts, activists and Washington R*dskins fans explore the history of the slanderous term "r*dskin." (NR; 1 hour, 9 minutes)
Teen Time
Thu, Nov 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens
Thu, Nov 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Teen Time
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Teen Hangout Hour
Thu, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Teens are welcome to join us for video games, pizza, snacks, crafts and more in our hangout space.
Freestyle Art Session
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Pre-Diabetes Screenings
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Receive a pre-diabetes screening with a LifeBridge Health professional.
Gaming Hour - An International Games Month Program
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Be Involved
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Calling all teens who want to make a difference in the community. Use your creative and artistic skills to make a positive impact.
Crochet for Beginners
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Discover the art of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basic stitches and techniques to start your own projects. Materials provided.
Kin: Rooted in Hope - One Maryland One Book
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, this year's One Maryland One Book selection.
Dinosaur Trivia Night  - Dinovember: A Celebration of Dinosaurs for Adults
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Know the difference between a brachiosaurus and brontosaurus? Which Broadway actor voiced the audio tour in Jurassic Park? Compete against other dino fans for bragging rights and prizes. Adults only.
Crafts and Conversation - Embroider a Handkerchief
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Stitch like Jane Austen. Learn four basic stitch techniques and embroider your own handkerchief as part of our celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Supplies provided.
Zentangle®
Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Join a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and learn to use this step-by-step method to create something unexpected and creative.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Nov 06, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
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