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Lois Lowry and the Ability to See Beyond
A Dystopian Discussion
2025-04-27 14:00:00
2025-04-27 15:30:00
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Lois Lowry and the Ability to See Beyond
Lois Lowry talks about her groundbreaking 1993 novel The Giver as a cultural touchstone for generations of adults and looks at its continuing relevance.
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Sunday, April 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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2025-04-27 14:00:00
2025-04-27 15:30:00
America/New_York
Lois Lowry and the Ability to See Beyond
Lois Lowry talks about her groundbreaking 1993 novel The Giver as a cultural touchstone for generations of adults and looks at its continuing relevance.
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Owings Mills Branch
Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)Lois Lowry talks about her groundbreaking 1993 novel The Giver as a cultural touchstone for generations of adults and looks at its continuing relevance.
In the young adult novel The Giver, Lois Lowry examines the idea that people might freely choose to give up their humanity in order to create a more stable society. Frequently challenged for tackling mature themes, the book won the prestigious Newbery Award in 1994 and is part of the curriculum in schools across the country. Lowry is in conversation with librarian Jamie Watson, our library system's Collection Development department manager. Book sales and signings to follow. Sponsored by Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library.
Due to high interest in this event, tickets are available starting at 1 p.m. on the third floor of the building, just outside the presentation area. A ticket guarantees a general admission seat. Each guest must be present to get a ticket. Tickets cannot be held or picked up for others. Doors to the presentation area open at this time.
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Thu, Jun 04, 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 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia aficionados. Individuals and teams welcome. A limit of four people per team. Sponsored by the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Locust Hops Farm Brewery
Join us for lively conversation in a relaxed, friendly setting as we share our favorite books and latest reads.
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Join a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and learn to use this step-by-step method to create something unexpected and creative.
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books. Offered in partnership with the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.
Fri, Jun 05, 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 05, 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 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Adults with physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities along with caregivers are welcome to join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Fingerpaint some fossils to help decorate the branch for the Summer Reading Challenge. Dress for a mess.
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Jun 05, 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 05, 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, Jun 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
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 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Fri, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Do your homework with your friends in a relaxed, quiet environment; receive tutoring from your peers; or earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers.
Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Sat, Jun 06, 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 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Sat, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Connect with the community and beautify the parking lot garden beds by planting, weeding, mulching and watering.
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Sat, Jun 06, 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 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Craft your vehicle for the Dino Drive-in Theatre.
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Get together with other Pokémon enthusiasts for games, crafts and activities.
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Offsite
Join us at the Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum where we will share books about flying and participate in a guided tour of the museum and grounds.
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Create a colorful rainbow collage to celebrate Pride Month. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Learn the art of paper quilling in this hands-on workshop. Explore basic quilling techniques using paper strips to create a pendant. Materials provided.
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Enjoy free family fun including face painting, balloon animals, live music and giveaways. Register for Summer Reading Challenge, get a free book and earn prizes all summer long.
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Challenge by decorating our sidewalks with your own chalk design.
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Celebrate Pride Month with stories from several LGBTQ+ community spaces in the area.
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Learn tips and tools to help navigate end-of-life financial decisions for an aging parent or other loved one from a certified financial planner.
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Explore the origins and evolution of popular music forms that originated in the African American community.
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Enjoy an afternoon of music with Gayssie Lugo and Faith S. Synderman from Opera Baltimore.
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Create a colorful rainbow with buttons to celebrate Pride Month.
Sat, Jun 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.
Sat, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Sat, Jun 06, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Sat, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Sat, Jun 06, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
This event is full
Mon, Jun 08, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
Mon, Jun 08, 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 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Jun 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
Mon, Jun 08, 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, Jun 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area
Join us Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Help us celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading 2026: "Unearth a Story" with a special extended Monday Crafternoon and scavenger hunt.
Mon, Jun 08, 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 08, 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 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Hone your writing skills and polish your stories. Local author Dale E. Lehman presents an exploration of fiction writing principles and techniques. Bring your ideas along to this hands-on workshop.
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
Crochet in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event. Bring your projects and learn from each other. Individual instruction not available. Light snacks provided.
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Local hairstylist Danielle Fischer discusses her book and how standing behind the chair has shaped her reflections on humor, honesty and everyday human connection.
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Mon, Jun 08, 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 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.
Tue, Jun 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jun 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jun 09, 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 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall 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 09, 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 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, use your imagination and connect with the coolest dinosaurs that have ever walked this planet.
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Tue, Jun 09, 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 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to learn and create.
Tue, Jun 09, 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 09, 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, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1,Recording Studio 2
Explore the recording studio in a relaxed atmosphere with your friends and other teens. Make and record music with provided instruments and let your creativity shine.
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
Cancelled
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Perry Hall Branch
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 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
In this introductory class for new adults ages 18-25, create something uniquely yours on the Glowforge 3D laser printer.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us on the second Tuesday of every month. Players of all skill levels welcome. Space is limited; players are assigned to a match on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn about Portuguese culture and paint a ceramic coaster inspired by azulejos, which are Portuguese ceramic tiles. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Indulge in a rousing discussion of Time Loops & Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau and enjoy a themed mocktail.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Decorate a pot and plant a houseplant in it to take home. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your fiber arts projects and chat about what you've been reading. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Build LEGO creations from random prompts before time runs out.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen. July's selection is Night Will Find You by Julia Heaberlin.
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
A pleasant time to meet others, enjoy playing bingo and, for the lucky winners, prizes.
Tue, Jun 09, 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 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
A ghostwriter steps inside a survivor's fortress and finds a murder that shouldn't be possible in this sharp, twist-filled mystery set on a locked-down Utah estate.
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Volunteer attorneys prepare free wills, advance medical directives and power of attorney documents for income-eligible Baltimore County/City homeowners. Appointments required.
Wed, Jun 10, 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 10, 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 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 10, 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 10, 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.
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 10, 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 10, 10:00am - 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, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Bring your best dance moves and have fun with "Keepy Uppy" and get into "Dance Mode" with other Bluey fans.
Wed, Jun 10, 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 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Bring your creativity and build with different materials.
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
A tabling event to learn about Family Crisis Center resources.
Wed, Jun 10, 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 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne 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.
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Join us the second Wednesday of every month for a special themed story time to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area
Healthy Heart Ambassador is a free program that teaches how to monitor your blood pressure and educates on the dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH), with incentives to make healthier choices.
Wed, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Wed, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Reminisce about the the school year with games, crafts and snacks.
Wed, Jun 10, 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.
Wed, Jun 10, 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 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Celebrate Pride Month by weaving together a macrame rainbow in a color scheme of your choice. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come out for a relaxing night of board games. We have chess, Scrabble, Uno and many other games on hand.
Wed, Jun 10, 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 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio and learn the basics of recording.
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 11, 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 11, 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 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area,Study Room C
Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center from the Baltimore County Department of Economics and Workforce Development. No appointment necessary.
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 11, 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 11, 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 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
Thu, Jun 11, 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 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jun 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Enjoy the music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Jimmy Heath and other Black musicians and composers as played by Craig Alston on saxophone and accompanists.
Thu, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Thu, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Enjoy a chill social hour in our teen space with snacks, board games, video games and more provided for free by us.
Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Bring your own supplies and work on personal crochet projects in a relaxed, community setting at this self-directed crochet time.
Thu, Jun 11, 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 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time followed by play time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Dr. Kyla Cools, Heritage Program manager for Patapsco Heritage Greenway, talks about some of the ways in which archaeologists are able to date certain objects.
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Explore the world of picture books as we look at stories from different parts of the world.
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
Join us for a lively discussion of James by Percival Everett.
Thu, Jun 11, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Enjoy a performance from the Hands of Harmony Sign Language Choir, an all-volunteer group that interprets songs via sign language.
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Join the Caribbean-inspired band Guava Jelly for fun family music featuring puppets and original songs.
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Fri, Jun 12, 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 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Roll, squish and sculpt your own colorful playdough creations while developing fine motor skills and sparking your imagination. Materials provided. Space is limited.
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses.
Fri, Jun 12, 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 12, 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, Jun 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
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 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.
Fri, Jun 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Taste test, rank and guess the flavor of familiar snacks.
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Fri, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Do your homework with your friends in a relaxed, quiet environment; receive tutoring from your peers; or earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers.
Fri, Jun 12, 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 place.
Fri, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
Enjoy an energetic evening of joy, community and fitness at this after-hours social for everyone from total beginners to seasoned dancers. Get out on the floor with the Cha Cha Slide and more.
Sat, Jun 13, 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 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Towson Branch
Grab a book bundle and beat summer boredom.
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Sat, Jun 13, 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 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Celebrate love, identity and community at our special Pride story time.
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Caregivers learn tools for self-care that strengthen brain health, reduce stress, build resilience and connect with community in a supportive environment.
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Decorate a pot and plant a plant to take home. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Discover the origin and legacy of Juneteenth and its celebration.
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Experience the tarot hands-on with author and tarot expert Michael M. Hughes, who guides participants on a three-hour, highly visual journey.
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Painted window screens are a folk art form that originated in Baltimore. Learn about their history from artist Michael Seipp and create your own small masterpiece. Materials provided.
This event is full
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
One of the Mid-Atlantic's premier woodwind specialists wows the audience on clarinet, flute and saxophone.
Sat, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
An afternoon of jazz, history and Harlem's golden age with bestselling author Tiffany L. Warren.
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Teens may earn service-learning hours while assembling care kits for newborns at GBMC.
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Dig into the depths of your imagination to decorate rocks. Bring your creative mind; we provide the supplies.
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Enjoy an afternoon of music with the Canterbury Strings, a trio of Peabody Conservatory-trained musicians who perform a selection of classical music favorites, popular music and jazz standards.
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Discover some fun, engaging book series for early readers and build excitement around reading this summer with read-alouds, a craft and literacy-building games all on the theme of superheroes.
Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
An afternoon of speed friend matching and socializing to find your next book buddy, game night crew or coffee chat friend. Connect with other LGBTQ+ folks and allies.