Recording Studio Basics

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Cancelled

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

North Point Branch

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.

Gamer Friday

Fri, Jan 02, 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.

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.

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.

Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club

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.

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.

Pointillism Art for Kids

Sat, Jan 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Drop in to create your very own painting inspired by the style of artist Georges Seurat. Supplies provided. Space is limited; first come, first served.

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.

Movie Monday

Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

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.

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

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, 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.

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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.

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.

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 - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

VA Homeless Outreach Information Table

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, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Outreach social workers from the VA Maryland Healthcare System are available to assist homeless veterans with finding healthcare, employment and housing resources.

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.

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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.

Be Creative - Crochet Introduction and Social

Tue, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Smoking Cessation

Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch

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.

Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

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

North Point Book Club

Tue, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Join us for a lively discussion of The Radium Girls by Kate Moore.

Tue, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

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.

Be Playful

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus 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.

Build With Us

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Bring your creativity and build with different materials.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC who can help you find resources and services, answer your questions and assist you with enrolling in SNAP.

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area

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

Wednesday Tween and Teen Time

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Be Involved - Maryland SPCA

Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Teen Area

Join us in the Teen Room every Thursday to create items to be donated to the Maryland SPCA. Help animals in need and earn service-learning hours.

Dundalk Family Crisis Center

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Wed, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Working with individuals, families and communities to interrupt and prevent cycles of violence in relationships. All are welcome.

Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

Share your love of traditional needle arts or be introduced to something new. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring their projects to this learning and sharing evening.

Recording Studio Basics

Wed, Jan 07, 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

Wed, Jan 07, 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.

White Marsh Book Club

Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spotswood.

LEGO Fun

Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Thu, Jan 08, 9:00am - 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, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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.

Small Business Counseling

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area,Study Room C

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

Recording Studio Certification

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.

This event is full

Thu, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville 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.

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Parent Support Group

Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Towson Branch

Stay after story time to connect with other parents and discuss infant care topics with a certified professional doula from GBMC.

Pop-Up Cinema - Trust Me

Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Trust Me explores human nature, media bias and the need for media literacy to help people trust one another and bring individuals together to create a more resilient population.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens

Thu, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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.

Be Creative

Thu, Jan 08, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Flex your creative muscles via a variety of guided art projects. Jump into the new year by creating a vision board with all of your goals and hopes for 2026.

Be Involved - Building Buddies

Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Teen Hangout Hour

Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Teens are welcome to join us for video games, pizza, snacks, crafts and more in our hangout space.

Freestyle Art Session

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.

Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Younger customers build confidence in their problem-solving skills by constructing LEGO designs with our teen volunteers.

Board Game Night

Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Towson Branch - Mezzanine

Don't be bored -- try out some of the board games we have to borrow from our Library of Things. A variety of game types and age categories available.

Retro Video Game Night - GoldenEye

Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Junk Journaling

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch

Experience a new way to journal with found and recycled materials to collect and record your memories, thoughts and ideas.

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Play the classic N64 M-rated game GoldenEye on Switch. Bring your own controller and join a retro game night for new adults to compete, hang out and relive the 2000s.

Teen Game Night

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - Children's Area

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

Knit and Stitch

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Recording Studio Music Production

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.

This event is full

Reisterstown Readers Book Club

Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh.

Be Crafty - Decoupage Cans

Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

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

Thu, Jan 08, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Explore your creative side by making decoupage cans. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

Managing Student Loan Debt - Making Sense of Student Loan Repayment Changes

Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn strategies for handling your student loan debt. Presented by Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness.

Public Benefits Assistance

Fri, Jan 09, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

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

Fri, Jan 09, 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 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Be Sensory Social - Libraries for All

Fri, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 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.

Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space

Fri, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers, receiving tutoring from your peers or doing homework with friends in a relaxed, quiet environment.

Fri, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Fri, Jan 09, 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.

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

Sat, Jan 10, 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.

Parachute Fun

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

Catonsville Branch - Children's Area

Laugh, learn and move as you play parachute games that help build coordination, teamwork and listening skills.

Recording Studio Basics

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

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

LEGO Fun

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

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Word of the Year - Vision Boards

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

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

Start 2026 with clarity and creativity with a vision board to inspire focus and intention. No artistic experience necessary. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Traveling Book Club - A Marriage at Sea

Sat, Jan 10, 12:15pm - 3:00pm

Offsite

Join the Traveling Book Club at Heavy Seas Beer in Halethorpe to tour the brewery and discuss A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck by Sophie Elmhirst.

Lippan Art Workshop

Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Learn how to create lippan art on canvas using air-dry clay and mirrors with mixed media artist Durga Ekambaram.

Garden With Us - Winter Sowing

Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Garden with the Wild Ones and the Green Towson Alliance as we do some winter sowing with native seeds in preparation for spring. Supplies provided; limited space.

Tea Tasting With Michu's Handcrafted Spices - Celebrating Jane Austen at 250

Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Warm up with a festive tea tasting experience. Sponsored by Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library.

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

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

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

Colorful Calm - Bookmarks

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven 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.

Tissue Paper Monet

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - Children's Area

Learn about famous artist Claude Monet and make a tissue paper painting to take home.

Squirrel Soiree

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Join us in anticipation of Squirrel Appreciation Day for some fun, indoor squirrel-inspired activities.

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Sit for a bit and relax while creating bookmarks and listening to soft relaxing music.

Drum Jam for Kids and Adults

Sat, Jan 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

The Life and Literary Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe

Sun, Jan 11, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or lightly used jigsaw puzzles to exchange. Puzzles of all sizes and for all ages accepted. An ongoing event from Sunday, January 11, to Thursday, January 15.

Sun, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Experience the mysterious life and literary legacy of Edgar Allan Poe.

Behind the Book - Family of Spies With Author Christine Kuehn

Sun, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Christine Kuehn talks about her new book, the story of the shocking discovery that her family acted as spies for the Nazis during World War II and played a role in the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Mon, Jan 12, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or lightly used jigsaw puzzles to exchange. Puzzles of all sizes and for all ages accepted. An ongoing event from Sunday, January 11, to Thursday, January 15.

Mon, Jan 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

Gardening for Preschoolers

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

A representative from the Master Gardeners children's division presents stories and crafts about gardening.

Movie Monday

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Baby Craft Time

Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Wilson 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.

Narcan Training - Community Outreach and Harm Reduction

Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Jan 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free, on-the-spot opioid overdose response training on recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using intranasal naloxone.

Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

One-Shot Adventures

Mon, Jan 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Grab your dice and roll for initiative. Join us for a drop-in game of Dungeons & Dragons (5E). Players of all skill levels welcome; pre-generated sheets available. Materials included.

Mon, Jan 12, 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, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Chill Time

Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

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

Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Monday Crafternoon

Mon, Jan 12, 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 Involved - Reading Buddies

Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Children's Area

This program pairs younger readers with teen volunteers to build confidence, practice reading skills and foster a love of books in a fun and supportive setting.

Creative Writing Workshop

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Hone your writing skills and polish your stories. Local author Dale E. Lehman presents an exploration of fiction writing principles and techniques. Bring your ideas along to this hands-on workshop.

DIY Reusable Hand Warmers

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Create your own handsewn reusable hand warmers to keep your hands toasty this winter. Supplies provided. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.

LEGO Challenge - Hidden Treasure

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

Crochet and Cookies

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Public Service Area

Crochet in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event. Bring your projects and learn from each other. Individual instruction not available. Light snacks provided.

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Do you like hidden treasures? Come build something with a trap door, a secret passage or a secret compartment.

Monday Night Book Club

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis.

Toddler Pajama Story Time

Mon, Jan 12, 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.

Cockeysville Book Club

Mon, Jan 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley.

Tue, Jan 13, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or lightly used jigsaw puzzles to exchange. Puzzles of all sizes and for all ages accepted. An ongoing event from Sunday, January 11, to Thursday, January 15.

Open History Room

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 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 13, 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 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Tue, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 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.

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Maryland Relay

Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

Maryland Relay is available to provide information and answer questions on equipment for Maryland residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities.

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Homeschool LEGO Robotics

Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Build a movable creation.

Open Recording Studio Session for Teens

Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1,Recording Studio 2

Explore the recording studio in a relaxed atmosphere with your friends and other teens. Make and record music with provided instruments and let your creativity shine.

LEGO Robotics

Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Build a movable creation.

DIY Fleece Pillows

Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Sollers Point Branch

A fun learning craft on how to make a fleece pillow. Supplies provided; first come, first served.

Pikesville Chess Night

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Sips and Swoons - A Book Club With a Bit of Spice

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Catonsville Book Club

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell. February's book selection is The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave.

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Introducing our new book club with a bit of spice. Indulge as we explore rousing romance novels while sipping mocktails. Bring your favorite romance recommendations for our first-ever meeting.

Stitch and Lit

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Cryptocurrency and Electronic Payment Platforms - Understanding Fintech and Digital Currency

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Learn about fintech and different types of cryptocurrencies, digital forms of money, and their uses as types of alternative payment and in investing. Presented by CASH Campaign of Maryland.

Wed, Jan 14, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your new or lightly used jigsaw puzzles to exchange. Puzzles of all sizes and for all ages accepted. An ongoing event from Sunday, January 11, to Thursday, January 15.

Mobile Career Center

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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.

Be Playful

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

History Room Research Hours

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

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.

Books and Conversation

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch

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

Be Playful

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Sensory Social - Libraries for All

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Family Crisis Center

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area

Tabling event to learn about Family Crisis Center resources.

Understanding Social Security - Make Your Benefits Work for You

Wed, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn to make an informed decision around when to start collecting Social Security benefits based on your health and finances.

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

CCBC SNAP - Information Table

Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 1

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

Getting Started With eBooks in Libby

Wed, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Bring your smartphone, iPad or Kindle and get an introduction to Libby. This hands-on class is perfect for those who want to know more about ebooks and digital audiobooks.

Wednesday Tween and Teen Time

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Teen Time - Anime/TCG Club

Wed, Jan 14, 2:45pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Nerd out about anime/manga and play trading card games.

Be Involved - Maryland SPCA

Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Teen Area

Join us in the Teen Room every Thursday to create items to be donated to the Maryland SPCA. Help animals in need and earn service-learning hours.

Adult Craft & Create - No-Sew Fabric Sachets

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Make a no-sew, scented fabric sachet that can be used to keep your closet, car or linen drawer fresh.

Sip and Paste - Vision Boards

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Create a vision board to visualize your goals and dreams for 2026.

Free Play - Tabletop Games

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Play board games, card games and dice games with family and friends.

Recording Studio Basics

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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