Name: How Do Democracies Survive?
Start: 2025-08-20T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-20T19:45:00-04:00
Location: Perry Hall Branch

How Do Democracies Survive?

Prospects for Democracy Renewal

2025-08-20 18:30:00 2025-08-20 19:45:00 America/New_York How Do Democracies Survive? Democracies worldwide are under stress, restricting rights, eliminating checks and balances. Johns Hopkins political science department faculty provide context and background followed by discussion. Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 20
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 18:30:00 2025-08-20 19:45:00 America/New_York How Do Democracies Survive? Democracies worldwide are under stress, restricting rights, eliminating checks and balances. Johns Hopkins political science department faculty provide context and background followed by discussion. Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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.

How Do Democracies Survive? is a three-part series examining the fragility of democracies around the world, including the United States. Faculty from the Johns Hopkins political science department, including Consuelo Amat, Matthew Kocher, Adria Lawrence, Adam Sheingate and Lester Spence, share thoughts and historical context followed by audience discussion. Attend any or all programs in the series.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Community and Civic Engagement |

Perry Hall Branch

Hours

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

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 - Daddy Day Care

Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

North Point Branch

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of Daddy Day Care. (PG; 1 hour, 32 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.

This event is full

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.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Crafts Made From Recyclable Materials

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Recycle materials into cute and useful items. Perry Hall teens have four awesome projects for you to choose from: make a birdfeeder, piggy bank, bookmark or animal.

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 - Study Room 1

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.

This event is full

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.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Crafts Made From Recyclable Materials

Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Recycle materials into cute and useful items. Perry Hall teens have four awesome projects for you to choose from: make a birdfeeder, piggy bank, bookmark or animal.

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.

This event is full

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.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Cromwell Connect

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cromwell Valley Park

Join us for an hour of fun and games at Cromwell Valley Park connecting with other people and nature.

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.

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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.

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.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Kindness in Action: Teen Service Hour

Mon, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Join us for an hour of hands-on community service as we create items that will be donated to our local animal shelter and hospital -- helping bring comfort to animals and people in need.

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.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Free Youth Hearing Screenings

Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Conference Room

Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.

Open History Room

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Chalk Art

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Owings Mills Branch

Decorate our sidewalks with colorful chalk art and let your creativity shine.

Recording Studio Certification

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Family and Friends Story Time

Tue, Aug 12, 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 12, 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.

Be Social - Libraries for All

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Family and Friends Story Time

Tue, Aug 12, 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 12, 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 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Be Social - Libraries for All

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to learn and create.

Cancelled

Community Outreach - Kennedy Krieger Institute

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch

Learn about Kennedy Krieger's Integrated Early Learning Center, an inclusive pre-K program.

Family and Friends Story Time

Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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 - Chalk the Walk

Tue, Aug 12, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Essex Branch

Gather on our front sidewalk and help color our world with sidewalk chalk. In the event of adverse weather, this program may be cancelled.

BCDH Adolescent Behavioral Unit Information Table

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

RUFUS! Read! Draw! With Blue Sky Puppets

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

An engaging and funny story about positive inclusion, celebrating differences and the interplay between art and reading.

Balancing Mobile Challenge

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Experiment with balance, forces and levers to create a mobile inspired by Alexander Calder.

Tissue Color Watercolors

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Create your own watercolor-style painting using bleeding tissue paper. Keep it simple and abstract or add resistance lines to create shapes and figures.

Be Involved - DIY Cat Toys

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Recording Studio Certification

Tue, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Family and Friends Story Time

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 3:20pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Hair Lab - Read and Style

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Learn how to care for and style your hair while exploring stories that celebrate culture, identity and confidence.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Bring Your Game On

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Bring your friends and family and get ready to compete against the best of the best.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation Information Table

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Color Our World - Comics and Sequential Art

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Create your own comic or graphic novel. Learn some tips and tricks for writing and drawing your own story.

Pikesville Chess Night

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Players of all skill levels welcome. Space is limited; players are assigned to a match on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gem Painting

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Learn how to create an artwork of gem dots with this fun and relaxing activity. Limited supplies provided; first come, first served.

Stitch and Lit

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

Bring your fiber arts projects and chat about what you've been reading. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

Pajama Story Time

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

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

Catonsville Book Club

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Hunter by Tana French. September's book selection is Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Alcohol Ink Coasters

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Alcohol ink coasters are quick and easy to make, pretty and a great gift idea -- something hand-made by you with love and color. Come make them in your favorite color scheme.

Public Benefits Assistance

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Mobile Career Center

Wed, Aug 13, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center. No appointment necessary. Times subject to change, please check availability in advance.

Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun

Wed, Aug 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch

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

Be Playful

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun

Wed, Aug 13, 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 13, 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, Aug 13, 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 13, 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.

The Bubble, Comedy and Music Show - Reading Colors Your World

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full 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.

Music and Movement Featuring Kirsten From The Music Space

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Introduce your child to the world of music with Kirsten from The Music Space.

Sensory Social

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Family and Friends Story Time

Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Tie-Dye at the Library

Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Tie-dye wall hangings and dish towels with us. Fold, twist, crumple and pleat fabric to dye your favorite color. Materials provided. You may bring your own prewashed fabric or shirt to dye.

Department of Health Harm Reduction Information Table

Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

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

CCBC SNAP - Information Table

Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

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

Meditative Coloring for Mindfulness

Wed, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Take time out of your stressful day to relax through meditative coloring. We provide the music, art supplies and coloring sheets; you provide the creativity in a peaceful environment.

RUFUS! Read! Draw! With Blue Sky Puppets

Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

An engaging and funny story about positive inclusion, celebrating differences and the interplay between art and reading.

Be Involved - DIY Cat Toys

Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Adult Craft and Create - Decoupage Lanterns

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Make a summertime lantern using a glass jar, tissue paper and a bit of Mod Podge. Supplies provided.

Collage Club

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Instructor Joy Herrick facilitates a collaborative session with others who are interested in making collages.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Drop in for a Dungeons & Dragon adventure. Players new and old welcome. Materials provided.

Recording Studio Basics

Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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? - Causes and Consequences of Backsliding

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

What's Bugging You? - Integrated Pest Management in the Garden

Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn the best organic gardening practices to improve production and combat pests in the garden.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Lansdowne Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Free Youth Hearing Screenings

Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Study Room

Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Infant Story Time: Babies and Books

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Small Business Counseling

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Infant Story Time: Babies and Books

Thu, Aug 14, 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 14, 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.

Family and Friends Story Time

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Family and Friends Story Time

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Recording Studio Certification

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Family and Friends Story Time

Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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.

SNAP Benefits Eligibility

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

A CCBC SNAP Benefits Eligibility Specialist speaks with you about SNAP, provides materials and can schedule a phone meeting to complete your online SNAP application.

Minute to Win It

Thu, Aug 14, 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.

Ice Cream in a Bag

Thu, Aug 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Learn how to make your own ice cream with just a few simple ingredients.

Glass Suncatchers

Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Make a DIY glass bead suncatcher, they are beautiful and so easy to make. Simply press glass beads into clear glue and allow to dry.

Introduction to Home Composting

Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Learn about the environmental benefits of composting and how you can easily reduce waste at home.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Summer Fun

Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Join us for some family-friendly crafts, fun and games.

Recording Studio Certification

Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Teen Craft Corner

Thu, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Whether you paint, crochet or write, join us to collaborate and share your work with others. Or pick up a new craft with materials provided by the library.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Amazing August Arts and Crafts

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Drop in for a night of crafts, fun, imagination and color -- perfect for kids and teens of all ages.

DIY Photo Holder

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Create a photo holder to showcase your favorite summer memory. Supplies provided.

Be Social - Libraries for All

Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

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

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Outer Space Snow Globes

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Make your own stellar snow globe. Materials provided.

Teen Game Night

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Hang out, play and learn from each other. Board games and D&D materials provided. All experience levels welcome.

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Reisterstown Readers Book Club

Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Fri, Aug 15, 9:00am - 3:00pm

North Point Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Free Youth Hearing Screenings

Fri, Aug 15, 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.

Family and Friends Story Time

Fri, Aug 15, 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 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Be Social - Libraries for All

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Gamer Friday

Fri, Aug 15, 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 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Be Social - Libraries for All

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Family and Friends Story Time

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

CCBC Information Table

Fri, Aug 15, 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.

Recording Studio Certification

Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

RUFUS! Read! Draw! With Blue Sky Puppets

Fri, Aug 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

An engaging and funny story about positive inclusion, celebrating differences and the interplay between art and reading.

Fun Friday Films

Fri, Aug 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Join us every Friday afternoon for different family-friendly films. Coloring supplies available.

Bingo Day

Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

Thrifted Art - Upcycled Painting

Fri, Aug 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Bring new life to old paintings and prints with your own personal painting style. Paint, brushes and a limited supply of thrifted paintings provided. Feel free to bring your own painting.

Black Business Fair

Fri, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Towson Branch - Public Service Area,Towson Room,Wilson Room

Shop local during Black Business Month. Celebrate entrepreneurship and community at this special after-hours market featuring local Black-owned businesses.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Teen After Hours: Summer Bash

Fri, Aug 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch

Tonight, the library is open just for teens! Play video games, watch a movie or hang out with new friends. Pizza and refreshments provided. Registration online or by contacting the branch.

History Room Research Hours

Sat, Aug 16, 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.

Garden Group

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch

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

The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Sat, Aug 16, 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 Basics

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Yoga in the Black Community - Healing Practices and Principles of Yoga

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Hear from Charlene Marie Muhammad, one of the authors of Yoga in the Black Community, and participate in a chair yoga and mindfulness session.

Pet Rocks Craft

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

LEGO Fun

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Early Explorers

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

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

Beyond the Desk - Explore Video Game Development

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

Are you curious about careers that don't involve sitting at a desk all day? Learn what it's like to work in the video game development industry by exploring voice acting, video game coding and more.

Introduction to Home Composting

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Learn about the environmental benefits of composting and how you can easily reduce waste at home.

Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Saturday Movie Matinee

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us for a relaxing afternoon movie matinee as we screen Daddy Day Care. Bring the whole family and enjoy some laughs with your local community in the comfort of the library.

Recording Studio Basics

Sat, Aug 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Beyond the Desk - Meet Video Game Development Professionals

Sat, Aug 16, 2:45pm - 3:30pm

Owings Mills Branch

Are you curious about careers that don't involve sitting at a desk all day? Learn what it's like to work in the video game development industry by speaking with industry professionals.

Paws to Read

Sat, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Mon, Aug 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm

North Point Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Mon, Aug 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Perry Hall Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Family and Friends Story Time

Mon, Aug 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Q&A With the Small Business Administration - One-on-One appointments With an SBA Representative

Mon, Aug 18, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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.

The Bubble, Comedy and Music Show - Reading Colors Your World

Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book 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 18, 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 18, 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 Social - Libraries for All

Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Family and Friends Story Time

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Family and Friends Story Time

Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Summer Teen Hour

Mon, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Aug 18, 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 18, 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 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Make Your Own Travel Watercolor Kit

Mon, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B

Love art on the go? Make your own travel watercolor kit with upcycled materials. Whether you're at the beach, the park or just in your backyard, this DIY kit keeps creativity flowing anywhere.

Two Truths and a Lie - Separating Facts From Fiction

Mon, Aug 18, 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.

DIY Pencil Case Art

Mon, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sollers Point Branch

A great art project that you can customize for the new school year. Supplies provided; first come, first served.

Pajama Story Time

Mon, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Knitting Night

Mon, Aug 18, 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 are available. All skill levels welcome.

Essex NAMI Family Support Group

Mon, Aug 18, 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.

Pajama Story Time

Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm

White Marsh Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Free Youth Hearing Screenings

Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Open History Room

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Parkville-Carney Book Club

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Join us for a lively discussion of All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley.

Bubblepalooza

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Owings Mills Branch

Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles. Play with all manner of foam and suds in this bubble extravaganza. Be prepared to get sudsy. Location may change in the event of adverse weather.

Recording Studio Certification

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Stories and More - A Story and Craft Hour

Tue, Aug 19, 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: Arlo Needs Glasses by Barney Saltzberg.

Family and Friends Story Time

Tue, Aug 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Family and Friends Story Time

Tue, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Bubble Fun

Tue, Aug 19, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Essex Branch

Join us for some outdoor fun in the sun while we play with bubble wands to make bubbles. In the event of adverse weather, this program may be cancelled.

Armchair Tourism

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Hypnotizer Art

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Build a spring-driven machine to draw spirals and create rings of glowing light. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Recording Studio Certification

Tue, Aug 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Family and Friends Story Time

Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 3:20pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Hair Lab - Read and Style

Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Learn how to care for and style your hair while exploring stories that celebrate culture, identity and confidence.

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Be Social - Libraries for All

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

A beginners-level D&D campaign. Bring your own Level 2 character; pre-generated character sheets are available. Materials provided.

Third Tuesday Poker Club

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Anime Club for Teens

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Mad Science - Solar Science

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Learn about invisible light and make an ultraviolet light-sensitive bead bracelet.

Nature Club for Kids - Symbiotic Sidekicks

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Share your appreciation for nature with others. This month, we learn about symbiosis and make a clownfish and anemone craft. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Silent Book Club

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Starry Night Story Time

Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Join us for a special story time where we celebrate the wonders of the night sky.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Keeping Up to Date on Vaccines for Young People

Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Wed, Aug 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm

White Marsh Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Public Benefits Assistance

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

Vision To Learn - Free Eye Exams and Glasses

Wed, Aug 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.

Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

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

Baltimore County Mobile Health Unit Information Table

Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

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

Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun

Wed, Aug 20, 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 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

BiblioBOP

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Be Playful

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Breakerspace

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Ever wonder what is inside a toaster? Now is your chance to find out. Take apart small appliances to learn how they work.

Baby Rave

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

Family and Friends Story Time

Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

On the Rocks With Make Studio

Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Make Studio artist Ethan Smith helps you design and create painted rocks with an animal theme, including colorful creatures, playful patterns and inspirational messages, on a solid portable canvas.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven 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.

Be Social - Libraries for All

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

Be Creative - Paint Night

Wed, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Learn how to paint your own firefly Mason jar picture by following along with our easy tutorial. Supplies provided; no expertise required.

Sit and Stitch Meetup

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

Make It Mini - Miniature Bookshelf Making

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Create your own miniature library bookshelf inside a tin keepsake box. Decorate it to your taste with tiny books, knickknacks and wallpaper. Supplies provided.

Board Game Night

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Recording Studio Basics

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Learn the basics of recording at the Catonsville Recording Studio.

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Pajama Story Time

Wed, Aug 20, 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? - Prospects for Democracy Renewal

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

The Business of Influence and Content Creation - Marketing Your Small Business Online

Wed, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

Learn to show up confidently, create content with intention and understand how the world of influence and content creation really works.

Pajama Story Time

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

Be Crafty - Mason Jar Painting

Wed, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch

Explore your creative side by painting Mason jars. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

Music Meetup

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

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

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