African Americans and the Arts

Mon, Sep 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor,Picture Book 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.

Movie Monday

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Chill Time

Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

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

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Be Involved - History Room Helpers

Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Teens can earn service-learning hours for attending this program to assist in our Catonsville History Room.

Knitting Night

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Essex NAMI Family Support Group

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Computers for Beginners - Navigating Windows

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh 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.

Parkville-Carney Book Club

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Join us for a lively discussion of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.

Small Business Administration Resource Day

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

The SBA Baltimore District Office connects entrepreneurs with partners who offer valuable resources. Expand your network, attend a lender match-making session and grow your business.

Digital Literacy for Adults With Disabilities - What Is a Computer?

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

This beginner-friendly class for adults with disabilities introduces participants to the computer and how it works.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Stories and More - A Story and Craft Hour

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a story and craft. This month: In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming.

Open History Room

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Meet Danny Joe and his puppet pals from the streaming preschool series Danny Joe's Tree House.

Armchair Tourism

Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch

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

Tue, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.

Tue, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Teen Study Hall

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Meet with friends to do homework, study for exams or other school projects and enjoy snacks.

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Taste Test Throwdown

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch

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

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

Staff from the Baltimore County Board of Elections is available to register voters and provide election information.

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table on the public floor to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch

Staff from the Baltimore County Board of Elections is available to register voters and provide election information.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Staff from the Baltimore County Board of Elections are available to register voters and provide election information.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

Staff from the Baltimore County Board of Elections are available to register voters and provide election information.

Anime Club

Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Two Truths and a Lie - Separating Facts From Fiction

Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

In this series of three interactive workshops, learn about disinformation, its impact on your community and our democracy, and how to disrupt its spread.

Pet Rock Craft

Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sollers Point Branch

Transform ordinary rocks into fun companions using your imagination and art supplies. Design your pet rock and receive an adoption certificate for your new friend.

Third Tuesday Poker Club

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Join your fellow players to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.

Researching the History of a House

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Discover where to find government records related to your home, how to research historical archives for information and what clues to look for in the house itself.

Fall Painting - Craft Night at the Library

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Learn the basics to paint an autumnal scene with sunflowers using acrylic paint. Materials provided.

Silent Book Club

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

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

Anime Club for Teens

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Owings Mills Community Mixer

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Meet your Owings Mills neighbors in a fun social gathering. Light refreshments and ice breakers provided.

Chess Club

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Public Computers

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

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.

Entrepreneur Academy - Small Business Accelerator

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

A free eight-week business accelerator designed to guide you through every step of launching a successful business. Learn from experienced professionals to turn your business dreams into reality.

Registration is now closed

Public Benefits Assistance

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

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

Baltimore County Mobile Health Unit - Information Table

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

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

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

BiblioBOP

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Pirate Story Time and Craft

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Ahoy, mateys. Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure. Join our crew of buccaneers as we dive into tales of treasure, adventure and legendary pirates of the high seas. Story time is followed by a craft.

Be Playful

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Books and Conversation

Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Enjoy sharing books that you have read and take away book suggestions that others recommend.

Cancelled

Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch

Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.

Speaker Series - Local Food Reporter

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Christina Tkacik discusses her experiences as a food reporter for The Baltimore Banner, stories of her most memorable meals and tips on finding the best restaurants in town.

Business and Finance Titles - Non-BCPL Sponsored Training

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Offsite

Business and finance books are always useful, guiding readers in times of boom and bust. Whether they help us better understand the current economic landscape or show readers how to plan for the...

Wednesday Tween and Teen Time

Wed, Sep 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.

Celebrating Our Stories - A Monthly Craft Program

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Learn about the traditions and cultures of communities through crafting.

Sit and Stitch Meetup

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Be a Scam Buster

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Spot and avoid various investment, social media and telecommunications scams while learning how to protect your identity and wallet from scammers.

Board Game Night

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Recording Studio Music Production

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.

This event is full

Be Crafty - Beaded Wind Chimes

Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Explore your creative side. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

This event is full

Music Meetup

Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

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

Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Meet Danny Joe and his puppet pals from the streaming preschool series Danny Joe's Tree House.

Computers for Beginners - Introduction to the Internet

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Learn computer basics and internet skills. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Digital Literacy for Adults With Disabilities - Introduction to the Internet

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

This beginner-friendly class for adults with disabilities introduces participants to the internet and how to perform basic searches.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Homeschool Meetup and Resource Swap

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Gather with other homeschool families to network, share resources and build a community.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Cancelled

Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch

Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.

Chase Brexton Health Care Information Table

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Visit the information table about Chase Brexton, a federally qualified health center that provides primary care regardless of one's ability to pay.

Movie at Lansdowne Senior Center

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne Senior Center

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

Pop-Up Cinema - Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition: Exhibition on Screen

Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

In 2023, the Rijksmuseum presented the largest Vermeer exhibition in history. The show sold out within days. Experience this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition on the big screen. (NR; 1 hour, 30 minutes)

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens

Thu, Sep 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 18, 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 Creative Writing Group

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch

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

Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Gaming Hour

Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Garden Group

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Loch Raven Branch

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

Crochet for Beginners

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Help Build a Welcome Blanket

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch

Calling all knitters and crocheters. Bring your hooks and needles and engage with a community of caring crafters. Get a free pattern to create squares for a communal Welcome Blanket.

Woodlawn Page Turners - Island Queen by Vanessa Riley

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Writing Group - Meets at the Towson Branch

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Perry Hall Book Club

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Books & Brews - One Maryland One Book

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Heavy Seas Beer - Purple Lounge

Meet us at the Heavy Seas Taproom to discuss Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, this year's One Maryland One Book selection, over a pint of beer.

Thirsty Third Thursdays Book Club

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Indulge as we explore sizzling romance novels while sipping chilled mocktails. Join us for a lively discussion of Bride by Ali Hazelwood.

Writing Group

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Towson Branch - Wilson 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.

Cancelled

Practice English at the Library

Thu, Sep 18, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch

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

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Fri, Sep 19, 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.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Sep 19, 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.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program visits our meeting room to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit using tobacco.

Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

CCBC Information Table

Fri, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Bingo Day

Fri, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

History Room Research Hours

Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Pirate Crafting

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Ahoy, mateys. Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day by making pirate-themed crafts. Will ye join us or walk the plank?

Birding by the Branch

Sat, Sep 20, 9:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch

A fall birding walk beginning and ending at the Cockeysville Branch, led by an expert from the Baltimore Bird Club. All levels of birding experience welcome.

Sat, Sep 20, 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.

Putting Your Garden to Bed

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Learn how to apply best practices to ensure soil and plant health through the winter for minimal work and fewer pest and virus issues in the spring.

Be Involved - Laundry Kits

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Earn service-learning hours by packing laundry kits.

This event is full

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Early Explorers

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

A Celebration of Dance Cultures in Mexico - With Bailes de Mi Tierra

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

The Baltimore-based Mexican folkdance group presents an interactive family program featuring regional dances and costumes from Mexico and Latin America.

The Pynkverse Painting Experience

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Step into the magical world of the Pynkverse -- where kindness, courage and creativity come to life through story and art. Presented by artist and storyteller Tallal Ibad.

Welcoming Week - Friendship Bracelets

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B

Celebrate Welcoming Week by making a friendship bracelet to share with a friend, old or new. Supplies provided.

K-Pop Kraze

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Make crafts, eat snacks and jam to your favorite K-pop songs with other K-pop fans.

STEM Saturday - Earthquake Challenge

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Use spaghetti and mini marshmallows to build a tower to see if it can withstand a potential earthquake. Materials provided.

Get Your Poetry On

Sat, Sep 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room Side A

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

Booked for Baltimore County Public Library: Erik Larson

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Offsite

The inaugural season kicks off with a captivating conversation between Erik Larson, master of narrative nonfiction, and Sonia Alcántara-Antoine, CEO of Baltimore County Public Library.

Be In Tune With Your Library - Jazz Vocalist Rhonda Robinson

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Enjoy an afternoon of music with jazz vocalist and flutist Rhonda Robinson, who received training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Mon, Sep 22, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or gently used jigsaw puzzles to share.

Mon, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:30am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville 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.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Meet Danny Joe and his puppet pals from the streaming preschool series Danny Joe's Tree House.

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Sep 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.

One Shot Adventures

Mon, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 22, 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 Recording Studio Time - Drums and Beats

Mon, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Tour the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn about its connection to our community.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Chill Time

Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Mezzanine

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

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Celebrate National Self-Care Awareness Month - DIY Sugar Scrub

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Stop in to mix up a sweet-scented sugar scrub for home.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation

Mon, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program visits our meeting room to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit using tobacco.

PokéMonday

Mon, Sep 22, 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.

Mon, Sep 22, 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.

Microsoft Word for Beginners

Tue, Sep 23, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or gently used jigsaw puzzles to share.

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Small Business Counseling

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Digital Literacy for Adults With Disabilities - The Ins and Outs of Email and Social Media

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

This beginner-friendly class for adults with disabilities introduces participants on how to set up an email account and navigate social media safely.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Open History Room

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

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

Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.

VA Homeless Outreach - Information Table

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Mona Lisa Makeover

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Children's Area

Come in and give the Mona Lisa the makeover it has always deserved. Photos encouraged for your fashion masterpieces.

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.

LEGO Fun

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table

Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Taste Test Throwdown

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area

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

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Two Truths and a Lie - Separating Facts From Fiction

Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

In this series of three interactive workshops, learn about disinformation, its impact on your community and our democracy, and how to disrupt its spread.

Mario Kart Tournament - Teen Gaming

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Test your skills against other teens in our video game tournaments. The winner of each tournament receives a gift card.

Nature Club for Kids - Outrageous Owls

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Share your appreciation for nature with others. This month, we learn about owls and make our own snowy owlet craft. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Knitting Introduction and Social

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Mad Science - Paper Power

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Explore how paper, a simple material, can become strong, stable and aerodynamic with creative design.

I Hardly Knew Me With Nia Chiaramonte

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Memoirist Nia Chiaramonte talks about her gender transition and living as a trans person. She explores the early stages of coming out -- to finally start living as her authentic self.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.

Public Benefits Assistance

Wed, Sep 24, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or gently used jigsaw puzzles to share.

Mobile Career Center

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Meet Danny Joe and his puppet pals from the streaming preschool series Danny Joe's Tree House.

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

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

Be Playful

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Yoga for Beginners

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Fall Craft

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Celebrate fall at the library with a fall-themed craft.

Be Playful

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Blood Drive

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 4:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Save lives and show your support by donating blood. Your blood donation can save up to three lives. Contact the branch or Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Lawyers in the Library - Maryland Legal Aid

Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

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

Wednesday Tween and Teen Time

Wed, Sep 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.

Admissions 101/Admisiones 101 - Higher Education/Educación superior

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Find out about resources and what to consider as you start to look at higher education options./Ven a la biblioteca para aprender sobre el proceso de admisión universitaria y los recursos disponibles.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

We dive into The Cartoonists Club by the award-winning artists Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud.

Be Involved - DIY Cat Toys

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Make a DIY toy or enrichment item for a cat in need. Crafted items will be donated to the Maryland SPCA. Help animals in need and earn service-learning hours.

Recording Studio Basics

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Thu, Sep 25, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or gently used jigsaw puzzles to share.

Thu, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch

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

Digital Literacy for Adults With Disabilities - Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

This beginner-friendly class for adults with disabilities introduces participants on how to stay online and be a responsible digital citizen.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Meet Danny Joe and his puppet pals from the streaming preschool series Danny Joe's Tree House.

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Thu, Sep 25, 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 Gaming Tournament - Super Smash Bros.

Thu, Sep 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch

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

DIY Trinket Tray

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Create your own trinket tray using air dry clay and a variety of beads, sequins and other materials. Supplies provided.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Crafterwork - Upcycled CD Lippan Art

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Paws to Read

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Woodlawn 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.

Towson Book Club

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern: A Novel by Lynda Cohen Loigman.

Trivia Night

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

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

Writers Studio - How to Outline a Novel

Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

Do you have a fantastic idea for a novel (or at least a vague concept) but your story needs structure? Learn strategies that can be used for short stories, screenplays and graphic novel scripts.

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Practice English at the Library

Thu, Sep 25, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch

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

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Story Time at Northwest Regional Park

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch

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

Gamer Friday

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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.

Friday DIY

Fri, Sep 26, 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.

Hands-on Computer Learning Hour

Fri, Sep 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, Sep 26, 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.

Plant Magnets

Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch

Create a cute plant magnet out of pasta shapes to decorate your locker, desk or other space. Materials provided. (Offered during Teen Time.)

Community Shred Day

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only.

The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Sat, Sep 27, 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.

Musical Counting and Drum Jam

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of musical counting and jam in this fun and interactive program for kids ages 3-11.

LEGO Design Challenge

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Crochet 101 for Teens

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Learn the basics of crochet. This program is for ages 12-18 who have either never picked up a crochet hook or want to sharpen their current skills.

Putting Your Garden to Bed

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Learn how to apply best practices to ensure soil and plant health through the winter for minimal work and fewer pest and virus issues in the spring.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

Play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition with our experienced Dungeon Master. Beginners and veterans welcome. Materials provided, though you are welcome to bring your own dice and books.

Be Involved - Blind Book Swap Prep

Sat, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Help us prepare books for our Blind Book Swap. Bring a book or two to wrap and get our swap started. Wrapping supplies provided.

LEGO Fun

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Paws to Read

Sat, Sep 27, 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.

Taylor Swift Party

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Celebrate Taylor Swift's upcoming album and engagement to Travis Kelce. Make colorful friendship bracelets while enjoying Ring Pop candy and listening to Taylor's top hits with other Swifties.

Fall in Love With Music

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

A day of musical celebration. Learn about music and instruments from all around the world. Then we make our own instrument crafts.

Recording Studio Basics

Sat, Sep 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.

This event is full

Paws to Read

Sat, Sep 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Be In Tune With Your Library - Louisianan Guitarist Fred Moss

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

Enjoy an afternoon of music with Louisianan guitarist and educator Fred Moss, who teaches jazz, rock and music production at St. Paul's School in Baltimore.

Mon, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh 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.

Mon, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Sep 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.

Mon, Sep 29, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Chill Time

Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

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

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Admissions 101/Admisiones 101 - Higher Education/Educación superior

Mon, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

Learn about the college admissions process. Find out about resources and what to consider as you start to look at higher education options. English and Spanish.

Crochet for Beginners

Mon, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Enjoy an evening learning to crochet or bring your own crochet project to work on while you socialize.

Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time

Mon, Sep 29, 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.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities.

Open History Room

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Cancelled

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch

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

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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.

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Sep 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.

Tue, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.