Writers Studio

Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Computers for Beginners

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Learn computer basics and improve your typing. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 16, 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.

Friends of the Towson Library Book Sale

Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Towson Branch

Friends of the Towson Library is hosting their annual book sale. Shop books of all genres and for all ages, including a large selection of children's books.

Pop-Up Cinema - Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

This in-depth documentary chronicles the story of Fiddler on the Roof, exploring the unexpected richness of its themes as well as its long reach across time and cultures. (PG-13; 1 hour, 36 minutes)

Thursday Tween and Teen Time

Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Anime Club for Teens

Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch

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

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

Thu, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training

Thu, Apr 16, 5:45pm - 6:30pm

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.

Sit and Stitch

Thu, Apr 16, 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.

Gaming Hour

Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Perry Hall Book Club

Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney.

Thirsty Third Thursday

Thu, Apr 16, 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 Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco.

Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.

Books & Brews

Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Heavy Seas Taproom - Purple Lounge

Join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom and enjoy a cold beer and conversation.

Writing Group (Offsite) - At the Towson Panera

Thu, Apr 16, 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.

Friends of the Towson Library Book Sale

Fri, Apr 17, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Towson Branch

Friends of the Towson Library is hosting their annual book sale. Shop books of all genres and for all ages, including a large selection of children's books.

Fri, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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.

Mobile Career Center

Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development's Mobile Career Center is on site to provide resume development, job search assistance and career coaching services.

Fri, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Third Friday Poker Club

Fri, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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.

CCBC Information Table

Fri, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space

Fri, Apr 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.

Fri, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Birding by the Branch

Sat, Apr 18, 9:00am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch

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

Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 9:30am - 10:30am

White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area

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

Meet the Author - Hena Khan

Sat, Apr 18, 9:30am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch

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

Early Explorers

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

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.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

Meet the author of We Are Big Time, which is featured in our Battle of the Books competition.

History Room Research Hours

Sat, Apr 18, 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.

Celebrate Earth Day - Branch Grounds Cleanup

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch Exterior

Take some time to clean up the space surrounding the branch, making it beautiful, healthy and welcoming for all. Service-learning hours available for students.

Friends of the Towson Library Book Sale

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard

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

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Towson Branch

Friends of the Towson Library is hosting their annual book sale. Shop books of all genres and for all ages, including a large selection of children's books.

Animal Ambassadors

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Interact with a variety of animals with Jenn's Uncommon Critters.

Caregiver Meetup and Well-Being Workshop - Spotlight on Caregiving

Sat, Apr 18, 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.

Celebrate Earth Day - Biodegradable Newspaper Planters

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Loch Raven Branch

Save money while upcycling old newspapers into newspaper pots for seed starting.

Celebrate Earth Day - Story Time and Picnic

Sat, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Loch Raven Branch

Pack a lunch and a blanket and enjoy a picnic outside while listening to a book celebrating Earth Day.

Celebrate Earth Day - Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Apr 18, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Loch Raven Branch Exterior

Explore the wonders of nature and discover hidden treasures as you stroll along the library's scenic trail on a fun scavenger hunt in celebration of Earth Day.

Ask a Master Gardener

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area

A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.

Garden Buddies - Adult Volunteer Orientation

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Learn about volunteer opportunities for adults with the Catonsville Library Community Garden.

Canvas Connections - An Intergenerational Sip and Paint

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Celebrate the joy of family and togetherness through art. Refreshments served.

Paws to Read

Sat, Apr 18, 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 dog or cat.

Dahlia Growing Tips and Tuber Swap

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room Side B

Get tips from a member of the Dahlia Growers of Central Maryland on how to grow these prized beauties in your summer garden.

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Be Involved - Period Party

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Assemble period product kits and earn service-learning hours. Learn about menstrual health while making crafts and enjoying snacks.

Life-Size Snakes and Ladders

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

It's time for fun on a massive scale as we play a giant version of the classic board game Snakes and Ladders.

Vegetable Garden Basics

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

This presentation covers a range of great topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden.

Meet the Author - Hena Khan

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Towson Branch - Public Service Area

Meet the author of We Are Big Time, which is featured in our Battle of the Books competition.

Eggs-treme 60-Second Challenges

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Using plastic eggs, various abilities are tested through multiple challenges. Complete each challenge in 60 seconds or less. The winner of each challenge wins a small prize.

Get Your Poetry On

Sat, Apr 18, 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.

Beginner Bachata Class

Sat, Apr 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Learn some basic bachata, a fun Latin partner dance. This class is for absolute beginners. No prior experience necessary; no partner necessary.

Sunday Book Club - Tevye the Dairyman and Motl the Cantor's Son

Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Tevye the Dairyman and Motl the Cantor's Son by Sholem Aleichem, translated from Yiddish to English by Aliza Shevrin.

Q&A With the Small Business Administration - One-on-One Appointments With an SBA Specialist

Mon, Apr 20, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area,Study Room C

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, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 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.

Movie Monday

Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 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.

Understanding Elder Law With Maryland Legal Aid - Spotlight on Caregiving

Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn to make informed decisions on healthcare, financial and other legal issues that arise as part of the caregiving journey.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Mon, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

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

Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Chill Time

Mon, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Come to the teen room to chill with a snack and a low-key activity like Uno or using the button maker.

Mon, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Apr 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us each week for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Be Involved - Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Children's Area

The program pairs younger readers with teen volunteers to build confidence, practice reading skills and foster a love of books in a fun and supportive setting.

Essex NAMI Family Support Group

Mon, Apr 20, 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.

Knitting Night

Mon, Apr 20, 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 skill levels welcome.

Toddler Pajama Story Time

Mon, Apr 20, 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.

LEGO Challenge - Food and Drinks

Mon, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Calling all LEGO fans. Build your LEGO creations using food-themed prompts.

Computers for Beginners - Navigating Windows

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Open History Room

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch - History Room

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.

Stories and More - A Story and Craft Hour

Tue, Apr 21, 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: Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato.

Parkville-Carney Book Club

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Join us for a lively discussion of Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.

Meet the Library Social Workers

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Meet with our West Region Social Worker and Social Work Supervisor to explore library resources, referrals and community services available to you and your family.

Tue, Apr 21, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Homeschool Meetup

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Armchair Tourism

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Tue, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven 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, Apr 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Apr 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.

Tue, Apr 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Taste Test Throwdown

Tue, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Homeschool RoboMasterminds

Tue, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Students build miniature versions of classic carnival games using LEGO bricks, such as an attic ride, ferry boat and more. Games are programmed in block code.

Tue, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch

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

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Anime Club

Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

RoboMasterminds

Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Students build miniature versions of classic carnival games using LEGO bricks, such as an attic ride, ferry boat and more. Games are programmed in block code.

Nature Club for Kids - Fantastic Frogs

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Understanding Dementia

Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

This presentation provides guidance to better understand dementia and helps your loved ones live well, even with cognitive decline.

DIY Planting for Kids

Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sollers Point Branch

Pick and plant started seeds to begin your own garden. Supplies provided.

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Share your appreciation for nature with others. This month, we learn about frogs and then craft a frog to take home. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Be Creative - Paint Night

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Create a piece of art you can take home. Materials provided.

New Adult Poker Meetup

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Bring a friend and meet other fellow players, ages 18-25, to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.

Silent Book Club

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

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, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

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

Mending and Embroidery

Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Learn how to embroider, hand sew and mend by making a needle book. A needle book holds needles, pins, buttons and other notions as you build these essential needlework skills.

Pajama Story Time

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Chess Club

Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Public Computers

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

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Sensory Story Time

Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Be Playful

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities. Designed to ignite curiosity, nurture a love for learning and foster valuable social interactions.

Mobile Career Center

Wed, Apr 22, 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.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Wed, Apr 22, 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.

Be Playful

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area

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

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

Wed, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.

Homeschool Group

Wed, Apr 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Join us for the Perry Hall homeschool group's monthly academic session.

Indie Lens Pop-Up - The Librarians

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Librarians across the U.S. examine how book review policies are shaping their communities. (TV-14; 1 hour, 30 minutes)

Books and Conversation

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 22, 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.

Be Involved - Mount Zion Cemetery Cleanup

Wed, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Mt. Zion Cemetery

Grab some friends (and some trash bags) and earn service-learning hours by helping us pick up trash at Mount Zion Cemetery. Weather permitting. Supplies provided.

Taste Test Throwdown

Wed, Apr 22, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Improv Workshop for Tweens and Teens

Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard

Baltimore Improv Group teaches the basics of improv through exercises and games for better listening, agreement and response.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.

Wed, Apr 22, 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.

Ask a Master Gardener

Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Public Service Area

A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.

Wed, Apr 22, 5:45pm - 6:30pm

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.

Recording Studio Basics

Wed, Apr 22, 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

Vegetable Gardening Basics

Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Pajama Story Time

Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

This presentation covers a range of great topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden.

Thu, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Apr 23, 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.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 23, 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.

Homeschool Meetup

Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab,North Point Meeting Room

Join other homeschooling families in a space to swap materials and resources, network, and socialize. LEGO activity provided for students.

Movie at Lansdowne Senior Center - The Fabelmans

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 2:30pm

Baltimore Highlands-Lansdowne Senior Center

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of The Fabelmans at the Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center. (PG-13; 2 hours, 31 minutes)

Narcan Training

Thu, Apr 23, 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.

Growing Herbs Indoors

Thu, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

University of Maryland Master Gardeners present a nuts-and-bolts seminar on how to grow herbs indoors. Topics include proper containers, growing mediums, environment, and water and fertilizer.

Thu, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

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

Garden Group

Thu, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch

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

Thu, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Be Creative - DIY Moss Terrariums

Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Celebrate Earth Day by building your own decorative moss terrarium. Limited supplies; first come, first served.

Gaming Tournament for Teens - Mario Kart

Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch

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

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

Button Accessories Craft

Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Use upcycled buttons to create a fun accessory.

Thu, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Super Smash Bros. Tournament - Teen Gaming

Thu, Apr 23, 5:45pm - 6:30pm

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.

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch

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

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Towson Book Club

Thu, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women by Lisa Perrin.

Trivia Night

Thu, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Have fun and compete with other trivia fans.

Recording Studio Music Production

Thu, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.

The Landscape of Music Heritage in Catonsville

Thu, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

This program is a part of Patapsco Heritage Greenway's Eighth Annual Patapsco Days Celebration.

Writers Studio - Writing Comic Books and Graphic Novels

Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

Comic books and graphic novels are some of the fastest growing art forms for writers. Hear from a published author and comic book writer about the unique advantages and challenges of this medium.

Tiny Chefs - Mango Salsa and Chips

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Dance a Story

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

A multifaceted program geared toward kinesthetic learning.

BiblioBOP

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Chop, mix and crunch as we read a story and then make mango salsa served with tortilla chips. All ingredients are kosher.

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses. A change of clothes is recommended.

Fri, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Chair Yoga for Beginners

Fri, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

A certified yoga Instructor guides you through yoga moves for a gentle stretch and strengthening of the body.

Harm Reduction Program - Drugs and Vaping

Fri, Apr 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.

Fri, Apr 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Learn the definition of drugs; the impact of drugs, alcohol and vaping on tweens and teens; and how to reduce harm related to drugs, alcohol and vaping.

Fri, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Teen After Hours - Carnival Games

Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.

Fri, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Try your luck with some carnival games. Teens only.

Sat, Apr 25, 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.

Be Kind Signs

Sat, Apr 25, 9:30am - 10:30am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Make a sign to show your support of kindness and love. All are welcome; supplies provided.

Sat, Apr 25, 9:30am - 10:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Sat, Apr 25, 9:30am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

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

Community Shred Day

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rosedale Branch

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.

Sat, Apr 25, 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.

Recording Studio Music Production - All About Drums!

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist, with a focus on recording and mixing drums.

How to Write an Explosive Resume With SLRC

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

This interactive resume-writing class equips participants with the skills and tools needed to create compelling, professional resumes that stand out in today's competitive job market.

LEGO Design Challenge

Sat, Apr 25, 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.

Paws to Read

Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Vegetable Gardening Basics

Sat, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

This presentation covers a range of great topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden.

Ask a Master Gardener

Sat, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.

Queer Film Alliance - Wild Nights With Emily

Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

This romantic comedy examines Emily Dickinson's writing process, her unsuccessful attempts to be published in her lifetime and her lifelong romantic relationship with another woman.

New Adult Hangout - Kawaii Perler Bead Crafts

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

Unplug and unwind in a chill environment with new people while making your own adorable creations using our Perler bead kit. Supplies provided. Intended for adults ages 18-25.

Be Involved - GBMC Newborn Care Kits

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Teens earn service-learning hours while assembling care kits for newborns at GBMC.

Color and Conversation: Exploring Beauty - Spotlight on Caregiving

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

A coloring program that provides a relaxing and inspiring gathering designed for women of all ages to come together and enjoy creativity, connection and conversation.

Voices in Clay - Instruments of the Ancient Americas

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Take an immersive, multisensory journey into the world of ancient sound through live demonstrations of instruments from the pre-Columbian Americas.

Paws to Read

Sat, Apr 25, 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.

Upcycled Earth Collage

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Celebrate Earth Day by creating a unique collage of the Earth.

Bibliotastic Book Fair 2026

Sat, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Still chasing the high of your elementary school book fair? Grab your friends and head to our adults-only night of good vibes and nostalgia.

Retro Drawing Fun - Etch A Sketch

Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Learn the basics of Etch A Sketch from a real pro, Princess Etch.

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Movie Monday

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Move and Groove Story Time

Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Baby Craft Time

Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Mon, Apr 27, 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, Apr 27, 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.

Career Day at the Library - Mental Health Professional

Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Are you still thinking about what job you would like to have as a grown-up? No problem. Homeschool students are invited to join us for a monthly series to learn about different careers.

Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Apr 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Mon, Apr 27, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area

Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Chill Time

Mon, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Come to the teen room to chill with a snack and a low-key activity like Uno or using the button maker.

Mon, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us each week for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Evening Story Time: Springtime

Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.

Cancelled

Mon, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Perry Hall Branch

Celebrate the season with songs, movement and stories that capture the joy of sunshine, blossoms and fresh beginnings.

PokéMonday

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Calling trainers of all ages. Join us once a month for a variety of activities, including crafts, gaming and trading. Bring your own PokéGear and hang with other trainers.

Teen Book Club

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Toddler Pajama Story Time

Mon, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Crochet for Beginners

Mon, Apr 27, 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

Veterans Book Group

Mon, Apr 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Join us monthly for a discussion with other current service members and veterans from all eras. This month: The Nine by Gwen Strauss.

Intermediate Microsoft Word

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Move beyond the basics and learn more about Microsoft Word. Further develop your Word skills to create a flyer using a template and learn about other Word features.

Open History Room

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch - History Room

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.

Small Business Counseling

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an advisor from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.

Tue, Apr 28, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Be Social - Libraries for All - Create With Make Studio

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

VA Homeless Outreach - Information Table

Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

Drop-in hours where homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness can connect with a social worker who helps them access services available in the VA and the community.

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Apr 28, 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.

Pathways to Housing - A Community Resource Fair

Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Learn about housing resources for renters, older adults, homebuyers and more.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Tue, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Open Recording Studio Session for Teens

Tue, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Tue, Apr 28, 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.

Know Your Rights as a Renter - Source of Income Discrimination Laws

Tue, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

Learn about fair housing laws and your rights when navigating the intersection of disability and renting. Economic Action Maryland Fund presents information and offers time for a Q&A session.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table

Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.

Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table in one of our study rooms to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.

National Diabetes Prevention Program - Prevent T2: A CDC Proven Program to Prevent Type-2 Diabetes

Tue, Apr 28, 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.

Fiction Addiction - Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley

Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Join our parent-teen book club and chat about this month's pick while working on a fun craft inspired by the story.

Owings Mills Book Club

Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 29, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

Meet with a worker from Healthcare for the Homeless and get connected with resources and referrals.

Wed, Apr 29, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Sensory Story Time

Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Be Playful

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Baby Rave

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Craft Time

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Make a fun craft at the library.

Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Reading Cuddly Buddies

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Plant and Seed Swap

Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Refresh your garden this spring. Grab your plants, cuttings and seeds and join us for a springtime plant swap. Share your excess plants and find new ones for your garden.

Cheesemaking With Charlottetown Farm - Spotlight on Caregiving

Wed, Apr 29, 5:45pm - 6:30pm

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.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

We discuss The Night Librarian by cartoonist Christopher Lincoln.

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Pam Miller of Charlottetown Farm talks about her cheesemaking journey, demonstrates how to make ricotta and chevre at home and shares product samples made from goat milk.

This event is full

Bingo for New Adults

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Join us for a fun evening of bingo.

Pokémon Club

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Pajama Story Time

Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

Cannabis 101 - From Just Say No to Medical Miracle

Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn what medical cannabis is, the science behind how it works, when it is appropriate to use, where to safely obtain it and why it is not a medical miracle.

Thu, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Apr 30, 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.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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.

Be Involved - First Aid Kits

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours by creating first aid kits for tweens and teens.

Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

A drop-in Dungeons & Dragons adventure for teens. Beginners and veterans welcome. Space is limited. Materials provided.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Crafterwork - Beaded Plants

Thu, Apr 30, 5:45pm - 6:30pm

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.

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Relax and socialize with an easy craft each month. Supplies provided. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

May Day Pop-Up Story Time

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Bring your fairy wings and flower crowns to celebrate spring and the return of summer. Enjoy a fun-filled evening listening to stories, doing a themed craft and learning about May Day.

Rikud Baltimore - Israeli Dance Class

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Bring your family and friends to learn the basics of Israeli folk dancing with Rikud Baltimore's dance instructor Joshua Rosenthal.

Owings Mills Community Mixer

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 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.

Strategies for Successful Aging in Place - Spotlight on Caregiving

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Learn about the latest recommendations, technology and services designed to help aging loved ones stay in their homes longer.

Mad Science - Introduction to 3D Printing

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Learn basic principles of 3D printing and design.

Thu, Apr 30, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

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