Be Creative

Mon, Dec 22, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Dec 22, 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, Dec 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Movie Monday

Mon, Dec 22, 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, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Dec 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.

Mindful Breathing and Meditation

Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch

This class is led by a certified instructor who guides you through calming breathwork and meditation in a peaceful space to release stress and invite clarity and relaxation.

Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Dec 22, 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.

Teen Time - Button Making

Mon, Dec 22, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Make your own buttons.

Chill Time

Mon, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Dec 22, 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, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Pajama Story Time

Mon, Dec 22, 6:30pm - 6:50pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Crochet for Beginners

Mon, Dec 22, 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

Cancelled

Small Business Counseling

Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm

North Point Branch

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

Open History Room

Tue, Dec 23, 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.

Infant Story Time: Babies and Books

Tue, Dec 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Dec 23, 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, Dec 23, 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, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch

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

VA Homeless Outreach - Information Table

Tue, Dec 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Interested in learning more about NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations? Drop by to learn more about these programs and to sign up.

Tue, Dec 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

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

Recording Studio Certification

Tue, Dec 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Dec 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table

Tue, Dec 23, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch

Join us after school for snacks, games, arts and crafts and more.

Tue, Dec 23, 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.

Be Creative - Knitting Introduction and Social

Tue, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch

Learn to knit and meet others who craft. Beginners are encouraged; all levels of experience welcome. Materials provided for free; first come, first served. Light refreshments available.

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Dec 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Public Benefits Assistance

Fri, Dec 26, 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.

Fri, Dec 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Dec 26, 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, Dec 26, 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, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:15am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

A chilly good time with Pam the Kindersinger, along with Rascal and Scooter. Dance at the Icicle Ball, sing some silly songs and do a freeze dance.

LEGO Fun

Fri, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Create with LEGO blocks.

Fri, Dec 26, 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, Dec 26, 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.

Gratitude and Greetings - Make Your Own Greeting Card

Fri, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

A chilly good time with Pam the Kindersinger, along with Rascal and Scooter. Dance at the Icicle Ball, sing some silly songs and do a freeze dance.

LEGO Hour

Fri, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Enjoy an hour of LEGO creation. Supplies provided.

Fri, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Want to thank a loved one for a special gift? Wish someone a happy New Year? Write a note to someone you haven't seen in a while?

Glowforge for Kids

Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Make and decorate fun crafts using a Glowforge laser cutter.

LEGO Design Challenge

Sat, Dec 27, 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.

NASA's BEST Student Design Challenge - Build and Launch a Satellite to Orbit Mars

Sat, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Use the engineering design process to design and build a satellite to orbit Mars. Then work together to design a balloon rocket to launch the satellite.

Good Society: An Afternoon of Regency Roleplaying - Celebrating 250 Years of Jane Austen

Sat, Dec 27, 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, Dec 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Step into a world of romance, wit and scandal in Good Society, a Jane Austen-inspired tabletop roleplaying game. No experience needed. Sponsored by Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library.

Snowy Pals - Create Your Own Polar Bear Pal

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Learn some cool polar bear facts and create your own polar bear friend to take home. Supplies provided.

Introduction to Yo-Yo Workshop

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Coffin Nachtmahr, a traveling yo-yo performer and designer, presents an interactive workshop featuring the basics of performing yo-yo. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Culture Queen's Kwanzaa Party

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

Kwanzaa expert Culture Queen teaches your royal children super-fun and festive ways to celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa through interactive music, crafts, storytelling and games.

NASA's BEST Student Design Challenge - Build and Launch a Satellite to Orbit Mars

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Use the engineering design process to design and build a satellite to orbit Mars. Then work together to design a balloon rocket to launch the satellite.

This event is full

Artist Talk: Carlotta Cerrato

Sat, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Carlotta Cerrato's abstract paintings -- held in private collections around the world -- emerge from intense emotion, deep faith and an irrepressible joie de vivre.

Cancelled

Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

North Point Branch

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

Pikesville Puppet Making

Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Create and perform with a one-of-a-kind puppet you make with materials provided.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Mon, Dec 29, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Bring your new or gently used jigsaw puzzles to share.

Mon, Dec 29, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Dec 29, 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, Dec 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Movie Monday

Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Professor Mike's Science and Magic Show

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

A chilly good time with Pam the Kindersinger, along with Rascal and Scooter. Dance at the Icicle Ball, sing some silly songs and do a freeze dance.

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Professor Mike explores the wonders of science through the lens of magic and juggling.

Puppet Craft - Sock Puppets

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Build a unique sock puppet that brings your story to life. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

W Is for Winter - A Family and Friends Story Time and Craft

Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement during this winter-themed story time for the whole family.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

Join us for rounds and rounds of battle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Nintendo Switch and controllers provided.

Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

A chilly good time with Pam the Kindersinger, along with Rascal and Scooter. Dance at the Icicle Ball, sing some silly songs and do a freeze dance.

Feathers and Flippers - A Winter Craft

Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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.

Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Create winter-themed owl and penguin crafts.

Chill Time

Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity.

Pokémon Club

Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area

Celebrate a love of Pokémon. Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game using helpful tips from a seasoned trainer. Players of all skill levels welcome.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Cancelled

Winter Lip Balm

Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch

Make some seasonal scented lip balm to use during the winter. Supplies provided; first come, first served.

Fun With Mini Building Bricks

Mon, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sollers Point Branch

Create with a mini brick building set and take home a goody bag.

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Pajama Story Time

Mon, Dec 29, 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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Tue, Dec 30, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Bring your new or gently used jigsaw puzzles to share.

Open History Room

Tue, Dec 30, 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.

LEGO Challenge

Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create snowmen with LEGO blocks for display in the branch. Supplies provided.

Infant Story Time: Babies and Books

Tue, Dec 30, 10:15am - 11:00am

Sollers Point Branch

A chilly good time with Pam the Kindersinger, along with Rascal and Scooter. Dance at the Icicle Ball, sing some silly songs and do a freeze dance.

Tue, Dec 30, 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, Dec 30, 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, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Dec 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Dec 30, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Interested in learning more about NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations? Drop by to learn more about these programs and to sign up.

Be Involved - Care Kits

Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Essex Branch

Earn service-learning hours by assembling care kits for our community partner Streets of Hope. Materials provided. Give back to others this holiday season and get volunteer hours.

KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along Party

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

A chilly good time with Pam the Kindersinger, along with Rascal and Scooter. Dance at the Icicle Ball, sing some silly songs and do a freeze dance.

Role-Playing Afternoon

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Join us for an exciting one-shot role play adventure. Beginners welcome.

Aurora Art

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Discover the science behind the northern lights and create your own original chalk pastel winter scene.

K-Pop Party

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Get ready to sing and dance to a kid-friendly selection of K-pop songs with new friends.

Snap Circuits

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Use our kits to make snap circuits.

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Sing along to your favorite songs from KPop Demon Hunters.

Recording Studio Certification

Tue, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Winter Break Book Tea - Celebrating 250 Years of Jane Austen

Tue, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Warm up your winter break with a cozy discussion of Pride by Ibi Zoboi, a funny, modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Tea and snacks provided.

DIY Bird Seed Feeder

Tue, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Create a toilet paper roll bird feeder. Supplies provided.

Be Involved - Snuffle Mats

Tue, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Earn service-learning hours by making snuffle mats for shelter animals in need.

This event is full

Owings Mills Book Club

Tue, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

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

Sit and Stitch

Tue, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Wed, Dec 31, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Bring your new or gently used jigsaw puzzles to share.

Wed, Dec 31, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Sensory Story Time

Wed, Dec 31, 9:30am - 10:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch

Visit the history room to view photos and artifacts from Catonsville's days of yore, find a reference book or relive your days at Catonsville High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Family and Friends Story Time - New Year's Eve

Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

New Year's Wish Tree

Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Celebrate the New Year with us by making goals for 2026. Create your own ornament with your goal to hang on our 2026 Wish Tree.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Family and Friends Story Time - New Year's Eve

Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Interested in learning more about NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations? Drop by to learn more about these programs and to sign up.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:15pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts. Limited space available; first come, first served.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by counting down to noon and participating in fun New Year's Eve-themed activities and crafts.

Afternoon Movie

Wed, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Sit back, relax and enjoy a screening of a PG-rated movie.

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch

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

2026 Collage Craft

Wed, Dec 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Make a collage to celebrate the new year.

Public Benefits Assistance

Fri, Jan 02, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals.

Books and Conversation

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books. Offered in partnership with the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Pet Rocks Craft

Fri, Jan 02, 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 to receive an adoption certificate for your new friend.

Practice English at the Library

Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

T-Rex Tea Party

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C

Children and families are invited to sip pretend tea, listen to delightful stories, play a game and make a craft.

Snowy Slime

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Celebrate winter and the new year by creating your very own sparkly, snowy slime.

Cozy Crafts

Fri, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Join us for some cozy coloring and/or paper craft. Supplies provided.

Anime Club

Fri, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

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

Sat, Jan 03, 9:30am - 10:30am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

Sat, Jan 03, 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.

Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cockeysville 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.

Sat, Jan 03, 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.

Alice Is Missing - A Silent Role-Playing Game

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

A chilly good time with Pam the Kindersinger, along with Rascal and Scooter. Dance at the Icicle Ball, sing some silly songs and do a freeze dance.

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Alice Is Missing is an immersive role-playing game played entirely through text messages. Limited space available; equipment provided. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.

STEAM Saturday

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.

Snowball Toss

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Try to toss as many fake snowballs into a cup before time is up. Winners of each round can choose a small prize.

Sat, Jan 03, 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.

Sat, Jan 03, 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.

Sat, Jan 03, 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.

English Country Dancing With Baltimore Folk Music Society - Celebrating Jane Austen at 250

Sat, Jan 03, 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.

Sunday Chat

Sun, Jan 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

Join us for informal conversation with the goal of gathering people to encourage community connections.

Sun, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Celebrate the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with an afternoon of English country dancing presented by the Baltimore Folk Music Society. Sponsored by Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library.

Embroidered Cardboard Craft

Sun, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Practice your skills and stitches by sewing decorative cardboard winter wear.

Mon, Jan 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Be Social - Libraries for All

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Jan 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

Be Involved - Wellness Kits

Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Mezzanine

Earn service-learning hours by assembling wellness kits for the Towson community.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

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

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Mon, Jan 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Essex NAMI Family Support Group

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

Computers for Beginners - Internet Skills

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Learn computer basics while improving your mouse skills. Topics include using a web browser, copy and paste, and upload and download. Limited space available; first come, first served.

White Marsh Writers Group

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

Reading the Rainbow - Book Discussion and Craft

Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Celebrate the joy that comes from living your most authentic life with books featuring LGBTQ+ characters, plus a craft. Join us for a lively discussion of The Pairing by Casey McQuiston.

Teen Taste Test - Sour Candy

Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A

Challenge your taste buds by sampling a variety of sour candies. Rate your favorites and create a custom bag of candy to take home.

Toddler Pajama Story Time

Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Crochet for Beginners

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

Soup on the 6th

Tue, Jan 06, 9:00am - 7:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area

January is National Soup Month -- come in and make a custom (paper) bowl of soup.

Making Masterpieces Story Time - Elsa Schiaparelli

Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Learn about an artist or art style and then try it out for yourself.

Open History Room

Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch

Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's past, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.

Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time

Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

Maryland Relay - Information Table

Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Stop by and receive information about Maryland Relay, a free public service that allows people, unable to use a standard telephone, to both make and receive calls.

Tue, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.

Tue, Jan 06, 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.

Recording Studio Certification

Tue, Jan 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Join us after school for games, crafts, snacks and more.

Tue, Jan 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Jan 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Teen Time - Virtual Reality

Tue, Jan 06, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Play VR games with us on PlayStation 4.