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Chill Time
2025-02-10 15:00:00 2025-02-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Chill Time Just chill. Anyone ages 13-18 is welcome in our Teen Space from 3-4 p.m. We'll have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play Switch or PS5. Towson Branch -

Monday, February 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-10 15:00:00 2025-02-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Chill Time Just chill. Anyone ages 13-18 is welcome in our Teen Space from 3-4 p.m. We'll have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play Switch or PS5. Towson Branch -

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

AGE GROUP: | Teen (14-17 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Games, Gaming and Recreation | Crafts and DIY |

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Towson Branch
Phone: 410-887-6166
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jan 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Event Guidelines
  • Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Notice of eight business days prior to the event is requested.
  • For youth and family programs, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Events

Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jan 27, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Jan 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, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Movie Monday
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Designed for adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Jan 27, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Jan 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.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Mon, Jan 27, 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.
Baby Craft Time
Mon, Jan 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
One-Shot Adventures
Mon, Jan 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Grab your dice and roll for initiative at this drop-in game of Dungeons & Dragons (5E). Players of all skill levels welcome; pre-generated sheets available. Materials included.
Teen Time
Mon, Jan 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.
Movie Mondays - The Maze Runner
Mon, Jan 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us every Monday as we screen a movie. This week, we watch The Maze Runner (2014). (PG-13; 1 hour, 53 minutes)
Teen Time
Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday afternoon for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Beyond the Bell
Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Chill Time
Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Anyone ages 13-18 is welcome in our Teen Space from 3-4 p.m. We have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play Switch or PS5. 
Club de lectura
Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Acompáñenos a conversar sobre el libro Rota se camina igual de Lorena Pronsky. ¡Venga a comentar sus opiniones y a compartir sus partes favoritas!
Veterans Book Group
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Join us for a monthly book discussion and dinner. January's title: The Peacock and the Sparrow by I. S. Berry.
Board Game Night
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Hang out and play some board games.
PokéMonday
Mon, Jan 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.
Maker Monday - Valentines
Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Children in grades K-5 can make a craft to benefit the community. Use your creativity to make someone smile.
Mad Science - Cartesian Divers
Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create and decorate your own cartesian diver while learning about scientific principles of buoyancy and pressure.
Practice English at the Library
Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Microsoft Word for Beginners
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Learn about Microsoft Word and how to use it. Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required; experience with computers strongly encouraged.
Open History Room
Tue, Jan 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Small Business Counseling
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 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.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Teen Time
Tue, Jan 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.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Jan 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop by the meeting room for teen gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Be Involved
Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Teen Area
Join us in the Teen Room every Tuesday to create items to be donated to Meals on Wheels. Help others and earn service-learning hours.
Teen Time
Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Beyond the Bell
Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Jan 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.
Pikesville Chess Night
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Owings Mills Book Club
Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Generations Unite - Be Connected
Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Get to know your neighbors through thought-provoking conversations.
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Workforce Development - Drop-in Job Help
Wed, Jan 29, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Baltimore County Workforce Development career counselors are available to help with resumes, cover letters, job searching or general computer help.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Jan 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgement-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jan 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jan 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, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Elephant and Piggie's Crafty Adventures
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join us for all things Elephant and Piggie as we read stories, sing songs and make a craft.
Be Playful
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch
Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Supplies provided.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Jan 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jan 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.
Craft Time
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Bring your creativity to make fun crafts.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Harm Reduction - Narcan Training
Wed, Jan 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.
Any Book Book Club - Theme: Fiction About Traveling
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Read a book you have an interest in for book club. The only criteria are to discuss a book you have read from the chosen theme and have a desire to discover new books to read.
LEGO Fun
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Teddy Bear Tea Party
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Bring your favorite teddy bear, stuffed animal or doll for a tea party as we celebrate with snacks, reading, crafts and other activities.
No-Snow Snowman
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Color a snowman, hear snowman stories and create your own sock snowman.
LEGO Fun
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
LEGO Fun
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
DIY Polymer Clay Incense Holder
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Sculpt and create your own Lunar New Year-inspired polymer clay incense holder or dish. Limited space. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Glowforge for Kids
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Make and decorate fun crafts using a Glowforge laser cutter.
This event is full
Teen Time
Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Junior Marketplace
Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Kids ages 5-7 get a fun, hands-on introduction to starting their own "business."
Teen Gaming Tournament - Mario Kart
Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play Mario Kart and compete to win small prizes.
Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training
Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.   
This event is full
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 4
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Investing 101
Wed, Jan 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Learn the fundamentals of investing with the Maryland Chapter of BetterInvesting® in this four-week series.
This event is full
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Jan 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, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Basics Training
Thu, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio A: Session 3
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Teen Time
Thu, Jan 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 Teens
Thu, Jan 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Teen Time
Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Beyond the Bell
Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
New Year, New You, Numerology
Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Explore the relationship between your life and numbers.
Empowering Parents to Advocate for Student Growth
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
This Claude C Thornton Foundation series offers a welcoming space for parents to deepen their knowledge of advocacy, educational rights and the tools needed to navigate the school environment.
Crafterwork - Decorative Kite for Sankranti
Thu, Jan 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, Jan 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.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
A drop-in Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Beginners and veterans welcome. Materials provided.
Knitting Introduction and Social
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Learn to knit and meet others who craft. Beginners are encouraged; all levels of experience welcome. Materials provided for free; first come, first served. Light refreshments available.
LEGO Challenge - Marble Run
Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Design and create a marble run using LEGO blocks, tape and paper tubes.
Build a Miniature Library
Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Create and build your own miniature library. Supplies are limited.
Writing Group
Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Whether you're an indie author, a sometime poet or a budding novelist, participate in this workshop for monthly discussion and practice. Bring out your best work to share in a supportive setting.
The Hidden Costs of Spotify With Liz Pelly
Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Journalist and author Liz Pelly discusses how Spotify creates an algorithm to produce playlists, how it makes money and what the hidden costs are that face both music artists and appreciators.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Jan 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Jan 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Gamer Friday
Fri, Jan 31, 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, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 31, 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.
Beyond the Bell
Fri, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Mosaic Landscapes: Alma Thomas - Black History Celebration 10th Anniversary
Sat, Feb 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch
Drop in to create an Alma Thomas-inspired mosaic.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Feb 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.
Instrument Trial Day
Sat, Feb 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.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Drop in to donate a used puzzle and take one home that is new to you. General adult puzzles (250+ pieces) accepted. Please check that the puzzle you bring is complete with no pieces missing.
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Books and Conversation
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Author Visit With Grace Lin - Celebrate Lunar New Year
Sat, Feb 01, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Award-winning author and illustrator Grace Lin uses her books to explain and share the customs of the Lunar New Year.
Paws to Read
Sat, Feb 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.
Free Tax Assistance - Tax Compliance Day
Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Get free, in-person help with tax questions, tax problems and tax preparation.
Lunar New Year Festival - Year of the Snake
Sat, Feb 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with presentations, crafts and activities by the Chinese American Parent Association of the Baltimore Community.
Passion to Purpose - The African American Flag Story With Chloe and Kaylah Harvey
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn the history and messages behind the African American flag.
Creativi-TEA - Crafting Tea Party
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Come ready to relax and let your creativity flow with a Valentine's Day-themed craft while enjoying a hot cup of tea from a local Black-owned business. Tea, cookies and art supplies provided.
Candle Painting
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
A night of creating unique designs on wax candles by painting with wax. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Chess Meetup
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room C
Enjoy friendly matches with other chess enthusiasts. No formal instruction, just open play and fun. Players matched by ability, all levels welcome.
Artist Hour
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Calling all young artists. Use your imagination to create your very own masterpiece. Supplies provided.
Black Superhero Showcase
Sat, Feb 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month as we highlight some amazing Black superheroes.
Paws to Read
Sat, Feb 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.
Paws to Read
Sat, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for informal conversation with the goal of gathering people to encourage community connections.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Feb 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.
Movie Monday - Black History Celebration 10th Anniversary
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Every Monday morning in February features a different family-friendly film that celebrates Black culture. Painting and coloring supplies provided.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Mon, Feb 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.
Maryland Insurance Administration
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
The Maryland Insurance Administration answers your insurance-related questions.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Feb 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.
Little Chef - Cupid Chow
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
It's never too early to get started in the kitchen. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a sweet treat. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Build a Positive Credit Score and History
Mon, Feb 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Understand the importance of your credit score in accessing personal or mortgage loans, renting an apartment and more.
Teen Time
Mon, Feb 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.
Be Creative
Mon, Feb 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Let your creativity shine by creating art however you see fit.
Teen Time
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday afternoon for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Chill Time
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Anyone ages 13-18 is welcome in our Teen Space from 3-4 p.m. We'll have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play Switch or PS5.
Beyond the Bell
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville 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.
Teen Hangout
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for games, crafts, movies, snacks and more.
Practice English at the Library
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
White Marsh Writers Group
Mon, Feb 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.
African Americans and the Arts - Alma Thomas
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Alma Thomas and creating your own collage inspired by her work.
Understanding Social Security - Make Your Benefits Work for You
Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Learn to make an informed decision about when to start collecting Social Security benefits based on your health and finances.
Emerging Infectious Disease Unit
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Arbutus Branch
The Emerging Infectious Disease Unit provides referrals to resources and services for known diseases through the Health Department.
Open History Room
Tue, Feb 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Making Masterpieces Story Time - Ed Emberley
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about an artist or art style. Then, try it out yourself.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
VA Homeless Outreach
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm
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.
Connecting Threads
Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Come hang out at the branch for a monthly sewing and knitting group. Bring your current needlework, loom, felt or other sewing project and work alongside fellow textile enthusiasts.
Teen Time
Tue, Feb 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.
Be Involved
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Teen Area
Join us in the Teen Room every Tuesday to create items to be donated to Meals on Wheels. Help others and earn service-learning hours.
Teen Time
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Trading Card Club
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Battle, duel and trade with your favorite collectible card games.
Beyond the Bell
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Random Acts of Kindness - Valentines for Seniors
Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Spread a little kindness by making cards for local seniors while earning service-learning hours.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Feb 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.
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
North Point Book Club
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune.
Black-Owned Business Panel - Be Inspired
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Celebrate Black History Month with stories from several successful Black entrepreneurs in our community.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other. All skill levels and varieties of needlework welcome.
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Workforce Development - Drop-in Job Help
Wed, Feb 05, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Baltimore County Workforce Development career counselors are available to help with resumes, cover letters, job searching or general computer help.
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Feb 05, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals. A Maryland Certified Navigator is also available to assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions and enrollment.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgement-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Feb 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mobile Career Center
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Woodlawn Branch
Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center.
Be Playful
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Feb 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
Wed, Feb 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. Supplies provided.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Feb 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.
Playful Pals
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Enjoy fun activities and music while making friends.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Feb 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Harm Reduction - Narcan Training
Wed, Feb 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.
A Lighter Read
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Bring your smartphone, iPad or Kindle for an introduction to Libby and cloudLibrary. This hands-on class is perfect for those who want to know more about e-books and e-audio books.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Teen Time
Wed, Feb 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.
Teen Time
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Beyond the Bell
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Anime Hangout
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts
Summer of Soul - Black History Celebration 10th Anniversary
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Randallstown Branch
This award-winning documentary shares the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, a celebration of African American music. (PG-13; 1 hour, 58 minutes)
Mason Jar Candy Bouquets
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Make a candy bouquet and custom Mason jar vase for your valentine. 
DIY Shower Bombs
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Make soothing shower bombs to treat yourself or a loved one. Supplies provided.
Sit and Stitch Meetup
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Share your love of traditional needle arts or be introduced to something new.
Be Spicy - Racy Romance Book Club
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Are you a spicy romance reader who wants to connect with other romance fans? Each month, we get together to discuss a new spicy read. This month's selection is Neon Gods by Katee Robert.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Feb 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.
White Marsh Book Club
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Artists' Meetup - Life Model Open Sessions
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join other artists for this biweekly drawing session.
This event is full
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Pop-Up Cinema - Voodoo Macbeth
Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Harlem Renaissance Broadway actress Rose McClendon convinces 20-year-old Orson Welles to direct Shakespeare's Macbeth with an all-Black cast in Harlem. Based on true events. (NR; 1 hour, 48 minutes)
Teen Time
Thu, Feb 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.
Teen Study Hub
Thu, Feb 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Spend time in our small study room to study, work in groups or complete school assignments.
Teen Time
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Beyond the Bell
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Learn How to Draw and Shade by Mechanical Pencil
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive
Artist Negin Mohseni Nejad introduces participants on how to use mechanical pencil drawing techniques to make delicate and sensitive drawings.
Freestyle Art Session
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.
College Cash - Find It, Get It, Manage It
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Covers all the ins and outs of financial planning for college, from securing federal and state aid to ensuring that your applications for private aid are as advantageous as possible.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Feb 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.
Gaming Hour
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.
Arbutus Trading Card League
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Play, trade and strategize with your favorite card games. Bring friends and meet new players as you hone your skills to build competitive or casual decks in games like Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!
Empowering Parents to Advocate for Student Growth
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
This Claude C Thornton Foundation series offers a welcoming space for parents to deepen their knowledge of advocacy, educational rights and the tools needed to navigate the school environment.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Feb 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.
Trivia for Adults
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia aficionados. Individuals and teams welcome. A limit of four people per team. Sponsored by the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.
Investing in Your Future
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Learn financial literacy strategies. Topics covered: saving for short- and long-term goals, understanding life insurance, and legacy and wealth building.
Crafts and Cocoa - Create String Art
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Try something new by learning how to create a flower design using string, nails and wood. Supplies provided. Beginners welcome.
Pajama Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Zentangle®
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
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, Feb 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Books and Conversation
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Dyslexia Tutoring Progam
Fri, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
A representative from the Dyslexia Tutoring Program visits to answer questions.
Teen Time
Fri, Feb 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Teen Time
Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Beyond the Bell
Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Feb 08, 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.
LEGO Fun
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club
Sat, Feb 08, 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.
Maryland's Largest Dinosaurs
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Did you know that dinosaurs once roamed Maryland and that there is even a state dinosaur?
Passion to Purpose - The African American Flag Story With Chloe and Kaylah Harvey
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Learn the history and messages behind the African American flag.
LEGO Fun
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Chess Club for Kids
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in to learn, play and practice your beginner chess skills with others. Beginners and more advanced players welcome.
Saturday Movie Matinee - Black History Celebration 10th Anniversary
Sat, Feb 08, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Randallstown Branch
This February is the 10th anniversary of our Black History Celebration. Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of The Woman King. (PG-13; 2 hours, 15 minutes)
Hands-Only CPR Training
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Help save a life. Drop in and learn the simple steps of Hands-Only CPR from members of the Baltimore County Fire Department. 
Interactive Movie - The Wiz (1978)
Sat, Feb 08, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
"Ease on down the road" with us at this interactive movie event for the whole family. You've never seen The Wiz like this before.
Ravita Jazz Presents - Songs of Justice and Freedom
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Enjoy a musical journey featuring songs from the days of slavery through the year 2000, reflecting on important benchmarks in social justice, all with an uplifting theme of freedom.
Trio Sirènes
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hereford Branch - Public Service Area
Trio Sirènes, featuring Marcia McHugh, flute; Karin Brown, viola; and Jacqueline Pollauf, harp, present a varied musical program.
North Point Movie Matinee - Inside Out 2
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of Inside Out 2.
Frederick Douglass Show - With Bomani Armah
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Learn the importance of literacy by following the life and career of Frederick Douglass through multimedia presentations and song.
Passion to Purpose - The African American Flag Story With Chloe and Kaylah Harvey
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Learn the history and messages behind the African American flag.
Light-Up Valentines
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Learn about electrical circuits and create a special card that will light up your valentine's heart.
Write On, Right On, Say Word! - Black History Celebration 10th Anniversary
Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn rhythm, rhyme and poetry while using figurative language as tools of literary expression in the form of spoken word and hip-hop lyricism with Femi the Drifish.
Last Twilight in Paris With Pam Jenoff - Meet the Author
Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff introduces her latest historical novel, Last Twilight in Paris.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Quiet Study-Magazine Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Feb 10, 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 - Black History Celebration 10th Anniversary
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Every Monday morning in February features a different family-friendly film that celebrates Black culture. Painting and coloring supplies provided.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
We welcome adults with various abilities and their caregivers to learn and create. Join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.
Baby Craft Time
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction
Mon, Feb 10, 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.
Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing - Provided by Baltimore County Department of Health
Mon, Feb 10, 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.
The Three Not-So-Little Pigs
Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
The wolf is a vegetarian and the pigs jam on rock and roll guitars. This show offers an offbeat version of the classic children's tale that's as much fun for the adults as it is for the kids.
Teen Time
Mon, Feb 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
One-Shot Adventures
Mon, Feb 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Grab your dice and roll for initiative. Join us for a drop-in game of Dungeons & Dragons (5E). Players of all skill levels welcome; pre-generated sheets available. Materials included.
Teen Time
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday afternoon for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Chill Time
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch
Just chill. Anyone ages 13-18 is welcome in our Teen Space from 3-4 p.m. We'll have some snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play Switch or PS5.
Baba Got Bars
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Reisterstown Branch
Rap along to original, professionally released music created by Bomani, with songs highlighting tips on creative writing and historical facts about the birth and development of hip-hop culture.   
Beyond the Bell
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
DIY Abstract Art - Lilian Thomas Burwell
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
DIY abstract art based on the styles of Lilian Thomas Burwell.
Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training 
Mon, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.
Creative Writing Workshop
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Hone your writing skills and polish your stories. Local author Dale E. Lehman presents an exploration of fiction writing principles and techniques. Bring your ideas along to this hands-on workshop.
Code Club
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's code together. Learn and build with friends using Scratch, Python, JavaScript and more. All levels of experience welcome.
Cockeysville Book Club
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
Join us for a lively discussion of The Women by Kristin Hannah.
Crochet and Cookies
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
Crochet, or learn how to crochet, in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event for all skill levels, from beginner to expert.
Practice English at the Library
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
HBCU Made - With Ayesha Rascoe
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Ayesha Rascoe, host of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, talks with Dr. Steve D. Mobley Jr. of Morgan State University about her book HBCU Made, now out in paperback.
Hands-Only CPR Training
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Help save a life. Drop in and learn the simple steps of Hands-Only CPR from members of the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Open History Room
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to learn and create.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
Speak with a representative from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) about eligibility for the elderly, youth, adults and college students.
Teen Time
Tue, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Teen Gaming
Tue, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop by the meeting room for teen gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Be Involved
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Teen Area
Join us in the Teen Room every Tuesday to create items to be donated to Meals on Wheels. Help others and earn service-learning hours.
Teen Time
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Trading Card Club
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 4
Battle, duel and trade with your favorite collectible card games.
Beyond the Bell
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Hang out at the branch for some afterschool fun. Kids and teens can join us for games every weekday afternoon.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Resin Valentines
Tue, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Create a resin charm or keychain as a Valentine's Day gift for someone special or just for yourself.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Join us for a drop-in D&D campaign. Players of all skill levels welcome. Pre-generated character sheets supplied to all. Materials provided.
Pikesville Chess Night
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Stitch and Lit
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your fiber arts projects and chat about what you've been reading. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies.
Catonsville Book Club
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell. March's book selection: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan.
STEM Challenge - Toothpick Towers
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Explore STEM fields through hands-on learning and fun challenges that look to spark curiosity and foster critical thinking.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Understanding Medicare - Be an Informed Consumer
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Learn about Medicare coverage, options and alternatives plans.
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