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Plant Swap
Saturday, April 26
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Plant Swap
Bring healthy, pest-free plants or cuttings to trade or simply come to meet fellow plant lovers and adopt a new green friend.
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Woodlawn Branch
Woodlawn Meeting RoomBring healthy, pest-free plants or cuttings to trade or simply come to meet fellow plant lovers and adopt a new green friend.
Bring your own bags or containers.
Tips for success: If your plants are in containers, be sure they are in containers that you are ready to give away or exchange. Rooted cuttings may be brought in a sealed plastic bag wrapped in a moist paper towel.
AGE GROUP: | Tween (12-13 years) | Teen (14-17 years) | Older Adult | New Adult (18-25) | Late Elementary (9-11 years) | Early Elementary (6 to 8 years) | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Crafts and DIY |
TAGS: | Earth Day |
Woodlawn Branch
Phone: 410-887-1336
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We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM
| Mon, Jun 08 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 09 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 10 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 11 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 12 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 14 | Closed |
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- Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Notice of eight business days prior to the event is requested.
- For youth and family programs, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
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Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
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Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
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Virtual
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Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
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Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
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Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
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Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Cancelled
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
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Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jun 16, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Tue, Jun 16, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Connect with fellow homeschool families in this freeform program designed to promote community and information sharing.
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
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Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
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Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
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Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
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Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Public Computers
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Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Wed, Jun 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Outside
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
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Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
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Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Towson Branch - Towson Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Cancelled
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
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Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Conference Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
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Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Catonsville Branch
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Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
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Wed, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
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Cancelled
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Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
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Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Jun 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, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Explore your creative side. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
This event is full
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Thu, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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, and early learning and reading skills.
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Jalapeños Market
Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, visits for a story time.
Cancelled
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center
Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of Migration at the Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center. (PG; 1 hour, 22 minutes)
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.
Thu, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
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Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
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Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts. Snacks provided.
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
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Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome.
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 3rd Floor
Join local artist Kate McCulloch for a beginner collage workshop and art reception. Supplies and light refreshments provided. Space is limited.
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Woodlawn Branch
Test your knowledge of African American history and culture while enjoying a fun, competitive evening. Bring friends, win prizes and celebrate together.
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Make a postcard to exchange with other public library customers across the country. Materials provided.
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
Thu, Jun 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 Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid.
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Loch Raven Branch
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.
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Put down your digital screen and create some mechanical art. Learn the basics of Etch A Sketch from professional artist Jane Labowitch, AKA Princess Etch.
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Heavy Seas Beer
Join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom and enjoy a cold beer and conversation.
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Rescheduled
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Monday, June 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch
Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses. A change of clothes is recommended.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - History Room
Visit the history room to view photos and artifacts from Catonsville's days of yore, find a reference book or relive your days at Catonsville High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor,Picture Book Room
Let your little ones go on an artistic adventure as they create their own painted masterpiece.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Sat, Jun 20, 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.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Learn basic vinyasa yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn about Pride and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ in a child-friendly environment.
Sat, Jun 20, 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.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch
Join us each month for a delightful and educational program specially crafted for the youngest members of our community.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Join the Caribbean-inspired band Guava Jelly for fun family music featuring puppets and original songs. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Celebrate Juneteenth with crafts, music, face painting and more.
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Enjoy a morning of music with Sherwin Thwaites, playing instrumental arrangements of popular songs highlighting the steel drum as the lead instrument.
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Put down your digital screen and create some mechanical art. Learn the basics of Etch A Sketch from professional artist Jane Labowitch, AKA Princess Etch.
Sat, Jun 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch
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 our therapy cat.
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Children and parents discover there's a world of music waiting to be uncovered as we sing, play, create and dance along with this live, interactive, music performance.
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Public librarian and local historian Ben Egerman discusses Maryland's queer history hidden in plain sight within the pages of local newspapers from the past century.
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Drop in to play a few rounds of dinosaur bingo. Learn fun dinosaur facts, practice listening skills and enjoy friendly competition. Space is limited; first come, first served.
Sat, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Designed for those who enjoy reading and writing poetry, participants share and critically discuss each other's works in a supportive atmosphere.
Sat, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Earn service-learning hours by packing laundry kits.
This event is full
Mon, Jun 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, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Kids pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations and connect with the coolest dinosaurs that have ever walked the planet.
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Enjoy a movement-themed story time with songs, music and activities meant to get your preschooler moving.
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville 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.
Mon, Jun 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, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Jun 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Public Service Area
Meet the Mandalorian and pose for photos when Superhero Support visits for the Reisterstown Community Day Celebration.
Mon, Jun 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Children's Area
Meet adoptable animals, learn about spay and neuter services, and pick up other useful information when the Baltimore County Animal Shelter's Cuddle Shuttle stops by.
Mon, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
Enjoy a performance by Bob Burke, playing classic rock from the '50s through the '80s.
Mon, Jun 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Celebrate the first days of summer with flower crowns, snacks and outdoor activities.
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting. Supplies and good vibes provided. This week's spotlight craft is cave paintings. Come help us create a mural for our children's area.
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around dinosaurs and archeology.
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Celebrate the start of summer with dino-themed snacks, crafts and cartoons.
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Locate, dig up and identify dinosaurs at our dinosaur dig.
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity like Uno, Jenga or button making.
Mon, Jun 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.
Mon, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Celebrate sunshine, adventures and imagination at this special story time. Join us as we read cheerful tales of beach days, picnics and exploring the great outdoors.
Mon, Jun 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, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Calling all teen readers. Chat about your newest reading obsessions with other enthusiasts. Make friends while exercising your right to read.
Mon, Jun 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.
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
This event is full
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
An introductory Excel course where we create and modify a take-home budget template. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's past, research your family history, or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch
Get ready to stomp like a stegosaurus and uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs. Children explore sensory bins, uncover fossils and engage in prehistoric play activities.
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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.
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jun 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.
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Dive back in time and race through the streets of Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, India or the United States to unearth stories.
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Meet live reptile ambassadors, including Red our velociraptor, and experience dino-sized excitement the whole family will love. Roars highly encouraged.
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Towson Branch
After story time, make a rainbow twirler and have fun watching your colors twirl.
Tue, Jun 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.
Tue, Jun 23, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Students aged 5 and up explore creative new territory inspired by our most beloved visionary artists, their unusual art materials and their unforgettable stories.
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Drop in for gaming. Play some classics or discover a new favorite. Both video and board games are available.
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Use your imagination to create your own painting or decorate one of our simple dinosaur canvases.
Tue, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
Tue, Jun 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.
Tue, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Commit to your good health. Join Prevent T2, a proven, free program designed to help you make and maintain healthy lifestyle changes to cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half.
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Conference Room
A Dungeons & Dragons adventure for teens. Dice available if needed.
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Stephanie Dray discusses her new historical fiction novel about the influential first lady Abigail Adams.
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Create mixed-media works of art to honor one of June's many celebrations and observances using recycled magazines, public domain images and various craft supplies. Materials provided.
Wed, Jun 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Wed, Jun 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Wed, Jun 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.
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities. Designed to ignite curiosity, nurture a love for learning and foster valuable social interactions.
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Wednesday morning for board games, bingo and other activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Turn trash to thrash in this epic hands-on challenge by designing your own mini skatepark from recycled materials. Create gnarly ramps, sick rails and rad obstacles.
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 10:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 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.
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown 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.
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lansdowne 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.
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
White Marsh Branch
Celebrate summer lunch at the library with free family fun.
Wed, Jun 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.
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Catonsville Branch
A program that pairs younger readers with teen volunteers to build confidence, practice reading skills and foster a love of books in a fun and supportive setting.
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Meet Pterry and Sheldon, our Summer Reading puppets, as we read some stories and learn all about dinosaurs, archaeology, and the ancient world.
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Franklin Woodland Trail
We discover what creatures can be found under logs in the woods and what it is they are doing there.
Wed, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Sollers Point Branch
Join the Caribbean-inspired band Guava Jelly for fun family music featuring puppets and original songs.
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Paint your own wooden dinosaur with a set of paints you can take home. Supplies provided.
This event is full
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer.
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Defenders of Animal Rights
In partnership with Defenders of Animal Rights, the Hereford Branch seeks children who love animals and would like to practice their reading skills. Program takes place at DOAR, 14412 Old York Road.
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Test your skills against other teens in our video game tournaments. The winner of each tournament receives a gift card.
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Celebrate a love of Pokémon. Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with helpful tips from a seasoned trainer. Practice strategic thinking and math skills. Sponsored by the American Library Association.
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Make your favorite recipe to bring, then come and taste everyone's creations!
This month's featured recipe is quick breads (breads that use baking powder or soda instead of yeast).
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Wed, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Public librarian and local historian Ben Egerman discusses Maryland's queer history hidden in plain sight within the pages of local newspapers from the past century.
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Learn practical strategies to help you find a job that aligns with your goals.
Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Thu, Jun 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, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Join the Caribbean-inspired band Guava Jelly for fun family music featuring puppets and original songs.
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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, and early learning and reading skills.
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB,Randallstown Meeting Room
Brain health expert Dr. David Ajibade presents practical advice on combating dementia and Alzheimer's. He emphasizes nutrition, lifestyle changes and understanding the brain's defense system.
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch
Grab your friends and earn service-learning hours by helping us pick up trash at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Meet at the library.
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Jalapeno's Market
Join us at Jalapeños Market as we encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 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, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Join us on Thursdays for LEGO brick building after lunch. We can't wait to see what you'll create!
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around dinosaurs and archeology.
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Explore color, texture and patterns as we use everyday objects and ink to make impressions on paper. Dress for a mess.
Thu, Jun 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.
Thu, Jun 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for a fun, relaxed afternoon of crafting. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Create images with glue and salt, then watch the paint spread colors through the salt crystals.
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play multiplayer on our Nintendo Switch 2 or PlayStation 5.
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area
The Bureau of Behavioral Health, Mental Health Team hosts a resource table to raise suicide awareness and promote gun safety.
Thu, Jun 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.
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Thu, Jun 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.
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Test your skills against other teens in our video game tournaments. Participants should bring their Switch 1 controllers. Snacks provided.
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon and learn the history of the franchise in all aspects with games, trades, trivia and prizes.
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Thursday Murder Club (Book 1) by Richard Osman.
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Have fun and compete with other trivia fans.
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
A roundtable discussion about songwriting led by our recording studio specialist, Chris Freeland.
Fri, Jun 26, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Lansdowne Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Mix, press and slice as we make no-bake granola bars. All ingredients are kosher. Limited space available; first come, first served. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Fri, Jun 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, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
A multifaceted program geared toward kinesthetic learning.
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Jun 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, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Hustle your little heart out at our party featuring toddler-friendly dance music. Limited space available; first come, first served. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Fri, Jun 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.
Cancelled
Fri, Jun 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Connect with a DMC Empowering Health Services representative. They offer free information and referrals surrounding mental health and substance abuse services in addition to resources.
Fri, Jun 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.
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Enjoy the music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Jimmy Heath and other Black musicians and composers as played by Clarence Ward on trumpet and accompanists.
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Children and parents discover there's a world of music waiting to be uncovered as we sing, play, create and dance along with this live, interactive, music performance.
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
We travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible.
Fri, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Drop in for notarization of some common personal and legal documents of up to three pages at no charge.
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Help kickstart our branch trinket library by creating keychains, zines and mini art. Snacks provided. Registration required. Contact branch to register.
Sat, Jun 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Earn service-learning hours by tidying up your local community.
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Join fellow dinosaur enthusiasts for a hands-on dinosaur tracks workshop. Take home your own dinosaur track made with a tracking mud recipe. Space is limited; first come, first served.
Sat, Jun 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.
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your place.
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Enjoy an interactive cultural experience with live traditional West African drumming, educational overview of instruments, African dance instruction and cultural storytelling.
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
A sing-along viewing of Jonathan Larson's revolutionary rock opera, which tells the story of a group of artists struggling to live and pay rent in the gritty background of New York's East Village.
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Discover how America's fight for independence sparked a worldwide upheaval that reshaped global power, economies and everyday lives far beyond the 13 colonies.
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Children's 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.
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Become an archaeologist for the day and dig for forgotten fossils. Learn about the dinosaurs that used to rule our planet.
Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio and learn the basics of recording.
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Celebrate Black Music Appreciation Month with a live performance honoring the iconic artists and unforgettable sounds of the early 2000s.