Essex Fall Community Fair

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Baltimore County Workforce Development Mobile Career Center

Fri, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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.

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Stop by for a visit aboard the Baltimore County Workforce Development Mobile Unit to learn about their free resources for job seekers.

Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.

Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Yoga for Beginners

Fri, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.

Fri, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Banned Books Week - Teen Banned Books Bingo

Fri, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Play bingo, win prizes and celebrate your freedom to read while learning about Banned Books Week.

Fri, Oct 10, 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.

Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Celebrate Catober - Maryland SPCA

Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:30am

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

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

Community Shred Day

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area

Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only.

Become a Mini Librarian

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Learn what a librarian does. Complete fun tasks and get your very own mini-librarian badge.

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Celebrate Catober 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 cats.

Read Out Proud - Author Visit and Story Hour With Lil Miss Hot Mess

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Enjoy a themed story time with author and performer Lil Miss Hot Mess.

The Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Sat, Oct 11, 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.

Celebrate Catober - Cats and Kittens Story Time

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Celebrate Catober with us by enjoying a special kitten story time. Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.

LEGO Fun

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Read Out Proud - Celebration Hour: Crafts, Games and Community

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

Drop in for crafts, games, face painting, book signings and more during our Read Out Proud celebration.

Read Out Proud - Author Visit With Sarah Prager

Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

Explore LGBTQ+ history with Sarah Prager, author of Queer, There, and Everywhere.

A Celebration of Dance Cultures in Mexico - With Bailes de Mi Tierra

Sat, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to our therapy dog or cat.

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

The Baltimore-based Mexican folkdance group presents an interactive family program featuring regional dances and costumes from Mexico and Latin America.

Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism.

Celebrate Catober - Adopt a Desk Cat

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Celebrate Catober by adopting your very own desk cat. From choosing your mochi cat to designing their habitat, you're sure to have a purrrfect companion for your desk.

Make a Monster - Sewing Basics

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Learn basic machine sewing techniques as you make a plush monster friend.

This event is full

Pasión Dance Team - Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room,Wilson Room

Towson University's Pasión Dance Team performs traditional Latin American dances, such as bachata, merengue and salsa.

Artist Hour

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Calling all young artists. Use your imagination to create your very own masterpiece. Supplies provided.

Monster Moves and Grooves

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Come get your groove on at our Halloween-themed dance party. Feel free to wear a costume if you'd like.

Be In Tune With Your Library - Bass Clarinetist Todd Marcus

Sun, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

Enjoy an afternoon of music with bass clarinetist, composer and arranger Todd Marcus, known for compositions that feature straight-ahead jazz.

Sesión de comentarios

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Estamos planificando el futuro de nuestros servicios y programas bibliotecarios, y su voz es importante.

Mobile Career Center

Tue, Oct 14, 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.

Open History Room

Tue, Oct 14, 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.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

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

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Community Outreach - Kennedy Krieger Institute

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

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

Lawyers in the Library - Maryland Legal Aid

Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Maryland Legal Aid lawyers are on hand to offer free legal advice for eligible individuals.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Teen Study Hall

Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Meet with friends to do homework, study for exams or other school projects and enjoy snacks.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table

Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Homeschool LEGO Robotics

Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Quiet Study-Magazine Room

Build a movable creation!

This event is full

Tue, Oct 14, 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.

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

LEGO Robotics

Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Quiet Study-Magazine Room

Build a movable creation!

This event is full

Pikesville Chess Night

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Catonsville Book Club

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins. November's selection is Entitlement by Rumaan Alam.

Public Benefits Assistance

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Stitch and Lit

Tue, Oct 14, 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.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch

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.

Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 9:50am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.

Be Playful

Wed, Oct 15, 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.

Collage Time

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Make a collage of your favorite things.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Books and Conversation

Wed, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Enjoy sharing books that you have read and take away books suggestions that others recommend.

Wed, Oct 15, 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.

Wednesday Tween and Teen Time

Wed, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Create Your Own Pokémon

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Reisterstown Branch

Learn how to create your own competitive Pokémon and then battle each other and/or trade with one another.

Relationship Safety 101 - For Teens and Parents

Wed, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Join us for a presentation from the Family Crisis Center on the issue of teen intimate partner violence (IPV): A form of abuse that occurs between adolescents in dating or romantic relationships.

Two Truths and a Lie - Separating Facts From Fiction

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting 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.

Sit and Stitch Meetup

Wed, Oct 15, 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.

Kin: Rooted in Hope Book Discussion - One Maryland One Book

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, this year's One Maryland One Book selection.

Board Game Night

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.

This event is full

Strategic Plan Community Input Meeting

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Help shape the future of Baltimore County Public Library. Share your ideas and priorities to guide our new strategic plan. All community members are welcome to attend.

Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Be Crafty - Painted Taper Candles

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Explore your creative side. Supplies provided. Space is limited

This event is full

Music Meetup

Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

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

Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

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

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

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

Computers for Beginners - Introduction to the Internet

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

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown 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.

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

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Learn computer basics and internet skills. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

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

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

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

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

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

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

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

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

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

Pop-Up Cinema - Only in Theaters

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

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

There has been a Laemmle in the movie theater business since the dawn of movies. Filmed over two years, this film chronicles the family's business struggles in today's world. (NR; 1 hour, 33 minutes)

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens

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

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Oct 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.

Teen Creative Writing Group

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

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

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Workshop your writing projects with others, whether it is journaling, fanfiction or even school assignments. Teens are welcome to join to practice writing skills and get feedback.

Be Involved - Hygiene Kits

Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sollers Point Branch

Assemble hygiene kits for the community. This is an opportunity for middle and high school students to earn service-learning hours.

Gaming Hour

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.

Knit and Stitch

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

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Rescheduled

Pasta-Making Workshop

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Wednesday, October 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch

Chef Laurie Boucher presents a fun, hands-on Southern Italian pasta-making workshop.

Songwriter Support Group

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

A roundtable discussion about songwriting led by Recording Studio Specialist Chris Freeland.

Sit and Stitch

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch

Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome.

Crochet for Beginners

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Discover the art of crochet in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basic stitches and techniques to start your own projects. Materials provided.

Writing Group

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Whether you're an indie author, a sometime poet or a budding novelist, participate in this workshop for monthly discussion and practice. Bring out your best work to share in a supportive setting.

Perry Hall Book Club

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

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

Strategic Plan Community Input Meeting

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

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Help shape the future of Baltimore County Public Library. Share your ideas and priorities to guide our new strategic plan. All community members are welcome to attend.

Thirsty Third Thursdays Book Club

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

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Indulge as we explore sizzling romance novels while sipping chilled mocktails. Join us for a lively discussion of Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore.

Librarians Recommend - Find Your Next Great Read

Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Library staff talk about their latest and greatest reading and listening selections.

Thu, Oct 16, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

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

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Baltimore County Workforce Development Mobile Career Center

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Oct 17, 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.

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

Sollers Point Branch

Stop by for a visit aboard the Baltimore County Workforce Development Mobile Unit to learn about their free resources for job seekers.

Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible

Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:45am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.

Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Celebrate MD STEM fest with Mary Ann Jung as she presents an interactive program all about America's first female astronaut.

Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore

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

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism.

Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible

Fri, Oct 17, 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.

CCBC Information Table

Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

See what you can be at CCBC. Explore over 300 academic and workforce training programs to help you further your career.

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.

Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism.

Bingo Day

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

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

Robot Mouse Coding

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

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Program your robot mouse through mazes to find cheese.

Fri, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Be Involved - Garden Crew

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Birding by the Branch

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

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Sat, Oct 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Teens can earn service-learning hours for attending this program to assist in our community garden.

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

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

History Room Research Hours

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

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

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

Cancelled

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch

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.

Recording Studio Basics

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

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.

This event is full

LEGO Design Challenge

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

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Drop in and test out your creative problem-solving skills by figuring out our monthly challenges.

Bamboo Hiking Sticks

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

Catonsville Branch - Children's Area

Join fellow nature enthusiasts for a creative and educational bamboo hiking sticks workshop.

Color and Conversation - Exploring Beauty

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

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Early Explorers

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

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

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

Sollers Point Branch

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

A Celebration of Dance Cultures in Mexico - With Bailes de Mi Tierra

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

North Point Branch - Study Room 1

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

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

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

The Baltimore-based Mexican folkdance group presents an interactive family program featuring regional dances and costumes from Mexico and Latin America.

Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore

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

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism.

Super Art Fight

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

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Super Art Fight is a live improvised art competition where artists compete for your approval by sketching random topics on a mural-sized canvas.

Decorate a Diwali Diya

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

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Decorate your own diya, a small lamp lit during Diwali celebrations. Supplies provided. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

Love Is in the Air - A Queer Romance Panel

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

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Meet TJ Alexander, Andie Burke and Timothy Janovsky, authors spreading queer joy with three new romances--happy endings guaranteed.

Creepy Kids Cinema - The Dark Crystal

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

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of the Jim Henson 1982 classic, The Dark Crystal.

Halloween Paper Crafts

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

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Use crafting materials to create fun Halloween paper plate crafts. Materials provided.

Get Your Poetry On

Sat, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room Side A

Designed for those who enjoy reading and writing poetry, participants share and critically discuss each other's works in a supportive atmosphere.

Cancelled

Recording Studio Music Production

Sat, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch

Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.

Sat, Oct 18, 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.

Be In Tune With Your Library - Harpist Jacqueline Pollauf

Sun, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

An inclusive story time that welcomes everyone of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgement-free story time followed by sensory play.

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

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Enjoy an afternoon of music with harpist, composer and arranger Jacqueline Pollauf, and award-winning performer and founder and director of the Baltimore Harp Camp.

Cancelled

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

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

Owings Mills Branch

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.

Mon, Oct 20, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Movie Monday

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

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Pam the Kindersinger

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Join Pam and Rascal for some autumn fun with singing, dancing and puppetry with ventriloquism. We will even pretend to go on a hayride and rake some leaves just for fun.

Craft Your Own Bookmark

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Design your own bookmark. Color in one of our designs or create your own with different materials. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Be Involved - Fall Garden Clean Up

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

Earn service-learning hours getting the Hereford Branch Community Garden ready for the winter. Dress for getting dirty; program is weather permitting with a rain date of Saturday, October 25.

Peter Wood - Collector of the Impossible

Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Blending amazing artifacts with humor and storytelling, Peter Wood has crafted a one-of-a-kind magic show experience that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.

Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore

Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Celebrate MD STEM fest by exploring the laws of attraction and repulsion through one of our very favorite forces -- electromagnetism.

Creepy Kids Cinema - Labyrinth

Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of the David Bowie 1986 classic. (PG; 1 hour, 41 minutes)

Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Oct 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

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

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Monday Crafternoon

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

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Reading Buddies

Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Children's Area

Younger customers build confidence in their reading skills by practicing their reading for teen volunteers.

Hispanic Heritage Month Story Time

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

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. This week, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by reading books about Hispanic culture.

Essex NAMI Family Support Group

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

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.

Community Cosplay Showcase

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Wear your favorite library-appropriate crafted or purchased costume to join a showcase of cosplayers in the community.

Knitting Night

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Learn how to knit or just hang out with others in this stitch craft meetup. Start your first knitting pattern or bring your current project. Limited supplies are available. All levels welcome.

Plaster Pumpkin Painting

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Paint small plaster pumpkins to keep and use every spooky season. Materials are limited to the first 20 customers.

Crochet for Beginners

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Enjoy an evening learning to crochet or bring your own crochet project to work on while you socialize.

This event is full

Strategic Plan Community Input Meeting

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

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Help shape the future of Baltimore County Public Library. Share your ideas and priorities to guide our new strategic plan. All community members are welcome to attend.

Writers Studio - Character Development 101

Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult

What makes a fictional character bad or good? What makes them compelling? Join us for a discussion on character development for writers of fiction.

Parkville-Carney Book Club

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

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Join us for a lively discussion of The Life Impossible by Matt Haig.

Estate Planning Legal Clinic

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Volunteer attorneys prepare free wills, advance medical directives and powers of attorney documents for income-eligible Baltimore County/City homeowners. Appointments required.

Stories and More - A Story and Craft Hour

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a story and craft. This month: The Color Monster by Anna Llenas.

Open History Room

Tue, Oct 21, 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.

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

Sollers Point Branch

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

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

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

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

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

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

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

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Computers for Beginners - Working With Files

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

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Learn computer basics while improving your mouse skills. Topics include identifying, opening, saving and modifying files. Limited space available; first come, first served.

Homeschool Meetup

Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Connect with fellow homeschool families in this freeform program designed to promote community and information sharing.

Speaker Series - Living History Museum

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

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

University of Maryland's School of Nursing hosts Maryland's only museum dedicated to field of nursing. Join Curator Kirsten Hammerstrom to learn about the museum's interesting and unique artifacts.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

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

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

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

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Taste Test Throwdown

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table on the public floor to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.

Anime Club

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Nature Club for Kids - Splendid Spiders

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

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

DIY Spooky Rock Art

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

Sollers Point Branch

Join us for some spookiness. Create your own spooky rock art by painting a spider, a pumpkin or even a ghost. Supplies provided.

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

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Be Creative - October Paint Night

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

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Join us for a paint night and create a seasonal scene featuring a raven. Materials provided.

Anime Club for Teens

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

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Silent Book Club

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

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

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.

Third Tuesday Poker Club

Tue, Oct 21, 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.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos - Ofrenda Nicho Box

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

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create and decorate a paper shadow box and then fill it with special things to remind you of someone special.

Chess Club

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

Catonsville Branch - Public Computers

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

Sit and Stitch

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

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Public Benefits Assistance

Wed, Oct 22, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch

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.

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

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

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

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

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

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Be Playful

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

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

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

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 22, 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 Tumble and Tinker Time

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

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

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities.

Move and Groove Story Time

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

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

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

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Enjoy a movement-themed story time, with songs, music and activities meant to get your preschooler moving.

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Be Playful

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

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Dance Party

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

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Show off your best moves to family-friendly dance music.

Yoga for Beginners

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

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. This program can be modified for those wanting to use a chair. Yoga mat optional.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

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

White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area

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

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

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

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

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

Wednesday Tween and Teen Time

Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

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

Lansdowne Branch

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

Be Involved - Mount Zion Cemetery Cleanup

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

Mt. Zion Cemetery

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

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Adult Craft and Create - Upcycled Autumn Wreaths

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

Arbutus Branch

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

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Assemble an autumnal wreath using upcycled fabric scraps. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own scraps.

This event is full

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

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

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

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Drop in for a Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure. Players new and old welcome. Materials provided.

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

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

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

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

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

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

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

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

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

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

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

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.

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

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

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

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Oct 23, 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.

Homeschool Meetup

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

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

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

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

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

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Teen Gaming Tournament - Mario Kart 8

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

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

Essex Branch

Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play Mario Kart 8 and compete to win prizes.

Family and Friends Story Time - Celebrate Filipino American History Month

Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. This week, celebrate Filipino American History Month by reading books about Filipino culture.

Name Change Legal Clinic With FreeState Justice

Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

FreeState Justice is offering a free legal name change clinic open to all Maryland residents.

Art Reception and Beginner Watercolor Workshop: Kas Rohm

Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 3rd Floor

Join watercolor artist Kas Rohm for an art reception and beginner watercolor workshop. Light refreshments and art supplies provided while supplies last.

This event is full

Knit and Stitch

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

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Be a Scam Buster

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Learn about current frauds and scams from those that try to separate you from your money. Avoid falling victim by discovering tips and resources on how to protect yourself.

Constellation Art

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Create a stellar work of art. Materials provided.

Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.

Towson Book Club

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

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home: A Welcome to Night Vale Novel by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.

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

Sollers Point Branch

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

Trivia Night

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

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

Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia fans.

Books & Brews - The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez

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

Heavy Seas Taproom - Purple Lounge

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

Let's Talk About It - Culturally Responsive Mental Health Therapy

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

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Clinical psychologist Dr. Nakieta Lankster discusses current perceptions of mental well-being in BIPOC communities and the cultural factors that impact mental health services to those communities.

High School Battle of the Books - Information Session

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

Reisterstown Branch

This is a fun reading competition open to teens ages 13 to 19. Find out how to participate and explore the book list.

Thu, Oct 23, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

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

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

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

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Gamer Friday

Fri, Oct 24, 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.

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

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

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

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Chair Yoga for Beginners

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

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Hands-on Computer Learning Hour

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

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Essex Branch - Public Computers

Learn how to use a computer, fix up your resume or create an email account. Stop by one of our learning stations where a dedicated librarian answers any of your computer questions.

Teen After Hours - Halloween Party

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

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

3D Paper Pumpkin

Fri, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Make a cute pumpkin decoration to celebrate the season.

Teen After Hours

Fri, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch

Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Watch a movie, play games or hang out and have fun. Food provided. Contact branch for registration.

Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch

After we close down the building, we reopen it just for teens with a fun Halloween party. Play video games, make Halloween crafts and enjoy treats and free pizza. Costumes are encouraged.

Teen After Hours - Library After Dark

Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch

Tonight the branch is open just for teens. Come in your Halloween costume, play games, hang out and have fun. Food provided.

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

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

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us in costume for a night of spooky fun.

Teen After Hours - Fright Night

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

The library is yours for the night. Come for spooky scares, creepy fun and free food -- if you are brave enough. Teens only.

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

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

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

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

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

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

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.

Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars

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

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Celebrate MD STEM fest with Mary Ann Jung as she presents an interactive program all about America's first female astronaut.

Be Involved - Decorate Picture Frames

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours by decorating picture frames to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.

Essex Fall Community Fair

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

An exciting fair for everyone, offering a special spotlight on support for justice-involved individuals.

Name Change Legal Clinic With FreeState Justice

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

North Point Branch - Study Room 1

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

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

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

FreeState Justice is offering a free legal name change clinic open to all Maryland residents.

Kai Jackson Presents - Blackyard Grill and the Story of Jeffrey Wilbur James

Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Reisterstown Branch

Join us for a lively presentation as Maryland journalist, TV news anchor and filmmaker Kai Jackson shares the story of Baltimore Marine Jeffrey Wilbur James.

Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars

Sat, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Celebrate MD STEM fest with Mary Ann Jung as she presents an interactive program all about America's first female astronaut.