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Creative Writing Workshop
2025-08-11 18:00:00 2025-08-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Creative Writing Workshop 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. Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Monday, August 11
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-11 18:00:00 2025-08-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Creative Writing Workshop 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. Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing Workshop |

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Essex Branch
Phone: 410-887-0295
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 Closed
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Event Guidelines
  • Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Notice of eight business days prior to the event is requested.
  • For youth and family programs, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Events

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Mon, Jul 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Vision to Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Mon, Jul 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Baby Craft Time
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Join us for open-ended art projects as your little one explores different art materials in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Dress for a mess.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Maker Monday
Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
A relaxed afternoon of crafts and projects for all ages and skill levels.
Summer Teen Hour
Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.
Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Sculpting
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Interact with a variety of animals while sculpting a piece of art inspired by the animal ambassadors.
Maker Monday
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us on Mondays for a different craft each week. Supplies provided.
Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Trivia Night
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
A fun community event where we play different game shows, including Jeopardy!, Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune.
RUFUS! Read! Draw! With Blue Sky Puppets
Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
An engaging and funny story about positive inclusion, celebrating differences and the interplay between art and reading.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us each week for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Chill Time
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Take a break from the heat in our Teen Area. We have snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play PS5. 
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
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.
Department of Health Tobacco Cessation
Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program visits our meeting room to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.
One Shot Adventures - Blood on the Clocktower
Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Test your deduction skills in this game of whodunit.
Board Game Night
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Hang out and play some board games.
PokéMonday
Mon, Jul 28, 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.
Kids' Books and Conversation
Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Children's Area
Talk about your favorite books in a group setting.
Create a Pressed Flower Sun Catcher - Two sessions: Monday, June 30 and July 28
Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Learn how to make a flower press and a sun catcher. A horticulturist shares information about the types of flowers you can gather in your yard or from your garden.
This event is full
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Tue, Jul 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Free Youth Hearing Screenings
Tue, Jul 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.
Open History Room
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's days of yore, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Pulled String Art
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch
Design a fun and colorful project using strings to create a piece of art. No artistic experience necessary.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jul 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tuesday Gaming
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop by the meeting room for teen gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Play-Doh Fun
Tue, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Create with Play-Doh. Supplies provided.
BCDH Adolescent Behavioral Unit Information Table
Tue, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
The Baltimore County Department of Health Adolescent Behavioral Unit provides education and resources for parents and guardians, community members and adolescents concerning adolescent substance use.
Animals and Colors With Cromwell Valley Park
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Learn how the animals and plants use color to communicate in Baltimore County parks from a Cromwell Valley naturalist.
Bleeding Tissue Paper Collage
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Use bleeding tissue paper to experiment with color mixing. Then add drawings, sequins and pompoms to create a rainbow masterpiece.
Cancelled
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 3:20pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Jul 29, 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.
Movie Night at the Library
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of Loving Vincent. Light refreshments served. (PG-13; 1 hour, 34 minutes)
Nature Club for Kids - Fabulous Flamingos
Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Share your appreciation for nature with others. This month, we learn about flamingos and then make a flamingo craft. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Importance of Separating Personal and Business Finances
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Baltimore District Office and an SBA-approved lender teaches how to separate your business and personal finances.
Culturally Responsive Mental Health Therapy
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
A discussion on cultural factors and current perceptions impacting delivery of services and mental well-being.
Owings Mills Book Club
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Reformatory by Tananarive Due.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Wed, Jul 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - History Room
Visit the history room to view exhibits or research Catonsville's rich history. A librarian is available to assist you. For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Supplies provided.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Playful
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Grow With Me
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
Blood Drive
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Save lives and show your support by donating blood. Your blood donation can save up to three lives. Contact the branch or Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
RUFUS! Read! Draw! With Blue Sky Puppets
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
An engaging and funny story about positive inclusion, celebrating differences and the interplay between art and reading. 
Homeschool Fair
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Learn about the homeschooling process and find out what resources are available to help you.
Colorful Magic With Mike Rose
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around color and lots of audience participation.
Celebrating Our Stories - A Monthly Craft Program
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about the traditions and cultures of communities through crafting.
Reading Cuddly Buddies
Wed, Jul 30, 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. 
This event is full
Make a Macramé Wall Hanging - Adult Art Camp
Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Learn the art of macramé with Sarah Mikkelsen from Lovely Yarns and take home a wall hanging of your very own.
This event is full
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
We dive into Curveball, the award-winning graphic novel by Pablo Cartaya.
Recording Studio Basics
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
Mad Science - Superhero Science
Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Discover the science behind superhero gadgets and powers. Design, build and test cool tech just like your favorite heroes and villains.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Thu, Jul 31, 9:00am - 3:00pm
North Point Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Free Youth Hearing Screenings
Thu, Jul 31, 9:00am - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Sculpting
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Interact with a variety of animals while sculpting a piece of art inspired by the animal ambassadors.
Minute to Win It
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Compete against your friends in small challenges that are completed in under 60 seconds. Winners get a prize.
Shrinky Dinks
Thu, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Draw your own designs and watch them shrink to create fun accessories.
Colors in Nature
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
When it comes to the natural world, colors are everywhere. Join us for a nature walk as we explore the trail behind the Loch Raven Branch, then create some nature-inspired art.
Rufus! Read! Draw! With Blue Sky Puppets
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
An engaging and funny story about positive inclusion, celebrating differences and the interplay between art and reading.
Tactile Art
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Art isn't just for looking, it's for feeling, too. In celebration of Disability Pride Month, kids explore different textures and create artwork designed to be experienced by touch.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
A drop-in Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Beginners and veterans welcome. Materials provided.
Crafterwork - Bookend Decorating
Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Garden Group
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Connect with the community and beautify the parking lot garden beds by planting, weeding, mulching and watering.
Cancelled
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Jul 31, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Public Benefits Assistance
Fri, Aug 01, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals. A Maryland Certified Navigator is also available to assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions and enrollment.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Books and Conversation
Fri, Aug 01, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Gamer Friday
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Animals and Their Habitats With Oregon Ridge Nature Center
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Meet some of the animals that call Maryland home. Learn about their habitats and how you can make your neighborhood and even your backyard wildlife-friendly.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Bluey Dance Party
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Bring your best dance moves to our Bluey Dance Party. Have fun with "Keepy Uppy" and get into "Dance Mode" with other Bluey fans.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Certification
Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Fun Friday Films
Fri, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Join us every Friday afternoon for different family-friendly films. Coloring supplies available.
Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Painting
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Interact with a variety of animals while painting a piece of art inspired by the animal ambassadors.
Wreck This Painting
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Get creative by putting your own spin on a donated painting. Add a UFO or colorful Pokémon and bring your imagination to life. Supplies provided, while they last.
Instrument Trial Day With The Music Space
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Engage in hands-on discovery where professional music educators from The Music Space provide various musical instruments to explore in a fun, supportive environment.
The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club
Sat, Aug 02, 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.
Hands-on Water Critters Workshop
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Explore water ecology and backyard science by creating your own closed aquatic ecosystem. Offers a fun way for young scientists to learn about local water habitats.
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Paws to Read
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cockeysville 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 one of our therapy dogs.
Teen Writers' Club
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Teen writers are invited to build skills by sharing and critiquing work in a supportive group. All writing forms welcome. Led by the Maryland Writers' Association.
Ask a Master Gardener 
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension is at a table in the branch to answer questions and offer gardening tips.
Paws to Read
Sat, Aug 02, 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.
Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
An exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them.
STEAM Saturday
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.
Slime Time - Color-Changing Slime
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Have fun making stretchy, squishy slime that changes color when it changes temperature.
Paws to Read
Sat, Aug 02, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Paws to Read
Sat, Aug 02, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Paws to Read
Sat, Aug 02, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Paws to Read
Sat, Aug 02, 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.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Mon, Aug 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Free Youth Hearing Screenings
Mon, Aug 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Aug 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Adults with physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities along with caregivers are welcome to join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.
Movie Monday
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
The Bubble, Comedy and Music Show - Reading Colors Your World
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join Turtle Dance for a colorful "turtle-riffic" musical experience that is designed to engage children through songs about colors, movement activities and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Baltimore Hoop Love presents a fun, interactive program featuring a variety of hula hoops for the whole family.
Little Chef - Edible Mosaics
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Point Branch
Prepare your artistic flair. We use candy and other treats to create a one-of-a-kind edible work of art. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Recommended for ages 3-5. 
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Public Service Area,Wilson Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Keeping Up to Date on Vaccines for Young People
Mon, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Learn about recommended vaccines across childhood from a nurse practitioner and professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Discussion and Q&A session afterward.
Maker Monday
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
A relaxed afternoon of crafts and projects for all ages and skill levels.
Summer Teen Hour
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.
Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Scavenger Hunt and Crafts
Mon, Aug 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Join us for a scavenger hunt in the children's area, win a prize and make a variety of crafts.
Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
An exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them.  
Maker Monday
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us on Mondays for a different craft each week. Supplies provided.
Color Our World With Scratch Art
Mon, Aug 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Express your creativity with us by creating scratch art drawings.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us each Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Chill Time
Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Take a break from the heat in our Teen Area. We have snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play PS5.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Two Truths and a Lie - Separating Facts From Fiction
Mon, Aug 04, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
In this series of three interactive workshops, learn about disinformation, its impact on your community and our democracy and how to disrupt its spread.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Essex NAMI Family Support Group
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
White Marsh Writers Group
Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Share your writing with like-minded people and improve your craft. Writers of all levels are welcome, whether exploring the world of writing or looking for feedback on a draft of their work.
Crochet
Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Guided instruction on how to crochet.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
ESOL Welcome Bus
Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
ESOL Welcome Bus provides English language proficiency screening and enrollment services to multilingual learners who are new to Baltimore County. All appointments are made by phone at 443-809-6752.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Free Youth Hearing Screenings
Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.
Open History Room
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's days of yore, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Splatter Paint
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch
Get messy and creative. Make the coolest splatter paint designs either with a stencil or free hand.
Making Masterpieces Story Time - Alan Bean
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about a different artist or art style and then try it out for yourself.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Aug 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Animals and Their Habitats With Oregon Ridge Nature Center
Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Meet some of the animals that call Maryland home. Learn about their habitats and how you can make your neighborhood and even your backyard wildlife-friendly.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Aug 05, 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
Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Outreach social workers from the VA Maryland Healthcare System are available to assist homeless veterans with finding healthcare, employment and housing resources.
Community Outreach - Kennedy Krieger Institute
Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randallstown Branch
Learn about Kennedy Krieger's Integrated Early Learning Center, an inclusive pre-K program.
Movie Matinee - Bookworm
Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Point Branch
Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of the children's movie Bookworm. (2024; 1 hour, 43 minutes)
Tuesday Gaming
Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop by the meeting room for teen gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Color Our World - Colorful Calm
Tue, Aug 05, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Sit for a bit and relax while coloring and listening to soft relaxing music.
Colorful Magic With Mike Rose
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around color and lots of audience participation.
Color Your LEGO World Challenge
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Complete color-based LEGO challenges.
Slime Time
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Join us for a gooey, hands-on, slime-making adventure.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 3:20pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Teen Trivia Night - Music Challenge
Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Test your knowledge of music across genres and decades in this fun trivia challenge.
Crochet Introduction and Social
Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Learn to crochet and meet others who craft. Beginners are encouraged; all levels of experience welcome. Materials provided for free; first come, first served. Light refreshments available.
B.Y.O.C. - Bring Your Own Craft
Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Do you sew, knit, bead, scrapbook or do another handicraft? Join a community of fellow crafters. Chat and make friends while you work on your latest project. All levels of experience welcome.
North Point Book Club
Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel by The Authors Guild, which include authors like Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston.
Pressed to Kill With Author Tom Marquardt
Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Tom Marquardt, former editor of the Capital Gazette, explores the events surrounding one of the worst mass murders of our time. Warning: This program may be triggering due to subject matter.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Wed, Aug 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Wed, Aug 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Lansdowne Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Aug 06, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals. A Maryland Certified Navigator is also available to assist with Medicare and Medicaid questions and enrollment.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - History Room
Visit the history room to view exhibits or research Catonsville's rich history. A librarian is available to assist you. For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Express your creativity with crafts and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Supplies provided.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time.
Snap Circuits
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Use our kits to make snap circuits.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Playful
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arbutus Branch
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family Crisis Center Open-Door Drop-in Information Table
Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Connect with an intimate partner violence (IPV) advocate, community resource specialist, job developer or lawyer who helps with landlord/tenant issues in our drop-in center.
Department of Health Harm Reduction Information Table
Wed, Aug 06, 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.
Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
The Eco Adventures colorologist guides audiences through the wild world of animal pigmentation with live animal color ambassadors.
Book Bingo
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Bingo with a twist where we use historical fiction book titles. Discover a new book to read and a chance to win a book.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Dundalk Family Crisis Center
Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Working with individuals, families and communities to interrupt and prevent cycles of violence in relationships. All are welcome.
Sit and Stitch Meetup
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive
Share your love of traditional needle arts or be introduced to something new. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring their projects to this learning and sharing evening.
Recording Studio Basics
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Aug 06, 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.
How Do Democracies Survive? - Democratic Backsliding 
Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Democracies worldwide are under stress, restricting rights, eliminating checks and balances. Johns Hopkins political science department faculty provide context and background followed by discussion. 
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Aug 07, 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.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Aug 07, 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.
Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
An exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Animal Encounter With Marshy Point Nature Center 
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Discover what kinds of animals live in Maryland and what their roles in our ecosystem are. Get an up-close encounter with some of Marshy Point's animal ambassadors to find out.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Color Me Wild With Eco Adventures
Thu, Aug 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
The Eco Adventures colorologist guides audiences through the wild world of animal pigmentation with live animal color ambassadors.
Painted Macaroni Necklaces
Thu, Aug 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Get colorful and create your own painted macaroni necklace. Supplies provided.
Pop-Up Cinema - Churchill's Secret
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
In the summer of 1953, Nurse Appleyard rushes to a secret location where she discovers her patient is Winston Churchill. Tensions rise as his family gathers at his bedside. (TV-PG; 1 hour, 40 minutes)
Colorful Science
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Calling all mad scientists. Have fun conducting wacky experiments while learning about scientific concepts. No lab coats needed; just bring your sense of adventure.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Teen Hangout
Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Teens are welcome to join us for video games, pizza, snacks, crafts and more in our hangout space.
Freestyle Art Session
Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Recording Studio Open Office Hours
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville Recording Studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Gaming Hour
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join fans of the video games, manga and TV shows for socializing, card trading, competitions, crafts and Pokémon Go!
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Trivia for Adults
Thu, Aug 07, 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.
Natural Glow for Teens - Build Your Own Sugar Scrub
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
In this hands-on workshop for teens, create a customized sugar scrub using natural ingredients. Limited to the first 12 participants registered.
Crafts and Conversation - Painted Pet Portraits
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Try something new. Bring a photograph or photocopy of your pet (or any cute animal) and use a reversed-glass technique to create a pop art painted animal portrait.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Gamer Friday
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Color Your World With Animal Ambassadors and Sculpting
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Interact with a variety of animals while sculpting a piece of art inspired by the animal ambassadors.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Certification
Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
Colorful Magic With Mike Rose
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around color and lots of audience participation.
Paws to Read
Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.
Talk to a Tutor
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Talk to tutors about services available for a variety of age ranges.
Chalk the Walk
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Help us color our library world by beautifying our outdoor walkways with welcoming images and messages to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge.
Celebrate Dogust - Maryland SPCA
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Celebrate Dogust with us and the Maryland SPCA. If you're looking to add a furry friend to your family, this is the perfect time to meet some adoptable dogs.
Celebrate Dogust - Dogs and Puppies Story Time
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Celebrate Dogust with us by enjoying a special doggie story time. Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Celebrate Dogust - Puppy Slime
Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Celebrate Dogust with us as we create our very own puppy-themed slime. From choosing your own color and puppy charm to decorating your slime, we'll know you'll have a paws-itively good time!
Adoption Express
Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rosedale Branch
Visit the Baltimore County Animal Shelter's Adoption Express. Meet adoptable animals, learn about its spay and neuter services and pick up other useful information.
Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Biology Buddies
Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Build a model of a cell with the guidance of our teen service-learning volunteers. Materials provided.
Celebrate Dogust - Pets on Wheels
Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point 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.
Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Library Fantasy Fair
Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area,Mezzanine,Public Service Area
An afternoon of fantasy-themed activities hosted by our Summer Teen Advisory Board.
Paws to Read
Sat, Aug 09, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Reading to a therapy cat can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to our therapy cat.
Colorful Magic With Mike Rose
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around color and lots of audience participation.
Create Your Own Pokémon 
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Learn how to create your own competitive Pokémon and then battle each other and/or trade with one another. 
Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Decorate and Donate
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Decorate tote bags, one for yourself and one full of items for a Street Survival Kit to be donated to Health Care for the Homeless.
LEGO Fun
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Mon, Aug 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Free Youth Hearing Screenings
Mon, Aug 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Study Room 1
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Aug 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Baby Craft Time
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Join us for open-ended art projects as your little one explores different art materials in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Dress for a mess.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Color Our World With The Science Guys of Baltimore
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
An exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Aug 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Cancelled
Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing - Provided by Baltimore County Department of Health
Mon, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
The Baltimore County Department of Health Harm Reduction Program is on site offering free HIV and hepatitis C testing.
Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction
Mon, Aug 11, 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.
Maker Monday
Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
A relaxed afternoon of crafts and projects for all ages and skill levels.
Summer Teen Hour
Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.
Plant Parts We Eat
Mon, Aug 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Presented by a Master Gardener from the University of Maryland Extension program, this four-part gardening series focusing on the plant parts we eat.
Registration opens Monday, August 4 2025 at 9:00am
Maker Monday
Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us on Mondays for a different craft each week. Supplies provided.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us each Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Chill Time
Mon, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Take a break from the heat in our Teen Area. We have snacks and a low-key activity, but feel free to chill on the couch and play PS5.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Aug 11, 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.
Two Truths and a Lie - Separating Facts From Fiction
Mon, Aug 11, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
In this series of three interactive workshops, learn about disinformation, its impact on your community and our democracy and how to disrupt its spread.
Creative Writing Workshop
Mon, Aug 11, 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.
Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Zoo-tastic Trivia
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Learn about a variety of animals and play a fun trivia game. Space is limited; first come, first served.
Crochet and Cookies
Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
Crochet, or learn how to crochet, in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event for all skill levels, from beginner to expert.
Kids' Books and Conversation
Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Children's Area
Talk about your favorite books in a group setting.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Cockeysville Book Club
Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Wedding People by Alison Espach.
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