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Beyond the Desk

Meet Video Game Development Professionals
2025-08-16 14:45:00 2025-08-16 15:30:00 America/New_York Beyond the Desk 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. Owings Mills Branch -

Saturday, August 16
2:45pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-16 14:45:00 2025-08-16 15:30:00 America/New_York Beyond the Desk 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. 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.

Joined by Kirsten Mize, voice actress in games like Larger Than Light (2021) and Beacon Pines (2022), and Melissa LaMartina, developer of the Amanda the Adventurer series.

AGE GROUP: | Teen (14-17 years) | New Adult (18-25) |

EVENT TYPE: | Jobs and Careers |

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Owings Mills Branch
Phone: 410-887-2092
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

We're closed Sunday August 03 due to Sunday Closure for Summer 2025
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
(Sunday Closure for Summer 2025)
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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

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.
Cancelled
Teen Writers' Club
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Rosedale Branch
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.
Summer Teen Advisory Board Presents - Be Aware Fair
Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Come visit us at this fair that raises awareness of a variety of health issues. Enjoy displays, games and giveaways.
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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 - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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