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Veterans Book Group
2026-02-23 18:30:00 2026-02-23 20:00:00 America/New_York Veterans Book Group Join us monthly for a discussion with other current service members and veterans from all eras. This month: The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell. Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Monday, February 23
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-23 18:30:00 2026-02-23 20:00:00 America/New_York Veterans Book Group Join us monthly for a discussion with other current service members and veterans from all eras. This month: The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell. Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Virtual

Virtual - ACE

Join us monthly for a discussion with other current service members and veterans from all eras. This month: The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell.

Led by Karen Arnold, independent scholar, poet and visiting professor at the U.S. Naval Academy. Participants should plan to attend all sessions. 

This year's titles:

February 23: The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
March 23: Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen by Cheryl W. Thompson
April 27: The Nine: The True Story of a Band of Women Who Survived the Worst of Nazi Germany by Gwen Strauss
May 18: 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster by Mirinae Lee
 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Community and Civic Engagement | Book Club |

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Phone: 410-887-0238
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We're closed Sunday April 05 due to CLOSED for Easter
Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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  • For youth and family programs, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Rescheduled
Public Benefits Assistance
Fri, Apr 03, 9:00am - 4:00pm
New date Wednesday, April 01, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
Meet with a worker from Healthcare for the Homeless and get connected with resources and referrals.
CASH Campaign
Fri, Apr 03, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Books and Conversation
Fri, Apr 03, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Grow With Me
Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Decorate a pot and plant a plant to take home. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
LEGO Fun
Fri, Apr 03, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family.
Bunnies in the Library
Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Meet members of the Baltimore County 4-H Rabbit Club and some of their four-legged, nose-twitching friends.
Galaxy Tote Bags
Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Unleash your creativity as we make a custom galaxy silhouette tote bag. Materials provided; no prior experience necessary.
Family Craft Fest
Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Visit different craft stations to make a variety of projects, including custom buttons, beaded bracelets, sticker collages and dried flower bookmarks.
Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space
Fri, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Do your homework with your friends in a relaxed, quiet environment; receive tutoring from your peers; or earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers.
Professor Mike's Science and Magic Show
Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Professor Mike explores the wonders of science through the lens of magic and juggling.
Anime Club
Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 04, 9:00am - 10:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Stuffed Animal Spring Break Drop Off - Stuffie Sleepaway Camp
Sat, Apr 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Bring a stuffed animal or other toy friend to sleepaway camp at the branch. Receive emails with pictures as they enjoy their week of fun.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 04, 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.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
CASH Campaign
Sat, Apr 04, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Parachute Fun
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Laugh, learn and move as you play parachute games that help build coordination, teamwork and listening skills.
Recording Studio Basics
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio and learn the basics of recording.
This event is full
Cancelled
Instrument Trial Day
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Towson Branch
Engage in hands-on discovery where professional music educators from The Music Space provide various musical instruments to explore in a fun, supportive environment.
Pokémon Club
Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Get together with other Pokémon enthusiasts for games, crafts and activities.
Bunny Story Time
Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Hop on in and enjoy some bunny stories and songs. Then meet members of the Baltimore County 4-H Rabbit Club along with some of their four-legged, nose-twitching friends.
Discover the Magic of Trees
Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 04, 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.
Candle Making - Spotlight on Caregiving
Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Lashanta Jones, owner of the candle making company Patisserie Aromas, shows you how to make a soothing lavender candle.
This event is full
Ask a Master Gardener
Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.
Be Involved - Outside Grounds Cleanup
Sat, Apr 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
Help clean up the space surrounding the branch, making it beautiful, healthy and welcoming for all.
Playing With Poetry
Sat, Apr 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Unleash your creativity during National Poetry Month. Explore the cut-up technique popularized by writer William S. Burroughs and create a unique poem by rearranging text from old newspapers.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family.
STEAM Saturday
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.
Create an Upcycled Earth Collage
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) by creating a unique collage of the Earth.
Vegetable Gardening Basics
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
This presentation covers a range of great topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden. 
Spring Egg Hunt
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Hop in and search for colorful eggs during this egg-stra-special event. A small craft to follow; while supplies last.
Be Involved - Community Cleanup
Sat, Apr 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Participate in our first community cleanup by volunteering to help pick up litter around the branch and earn service-learning hours.
Recording Studio Music Production
Sat, Apr 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
This event is full
Pokémon Trainer Academy
Sat, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Design your Poké Ball and complete different challenges to discover what Pokémon will go inside it.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 04, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
This event is full
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 04, 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.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 04, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Q&A With the Small Business Administration - One-on-One Appointments With an SBA Specialist
Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Arbutus Branch
Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Juggling Funny Stories
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
Little Chef - Carrot Cake Parfait
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Hop into spring with a delicious twist on carrot cake. Your little one will use their scooping, mixing and layering skills to create this recipe. Recommended for preschoolers.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
LEGO Challenge
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create flower arrangements with LEGO blocks for display in the branch. Supplies provided.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family. 
Crumpled Paper Earth Day Craft
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn ways to care for our planet and make a colorful Earth Day craft with recycled crumpled paper.
Slime Time
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Create your own slime.
Juggling Funny Stories
Mon, Apr 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Chill Time - Taste Test
Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Join us for a special foodie edition of Chill Time.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Making Masterpieces - Henri Matisse Cutouts
Mon, Apr 06, 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Learn about artist Henri Matisse and his art style and then try it out for yourself. Supplies provided.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us each week for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Computers for Beginners - Internet Skills
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Essex NAMI Family Support Group
Mon, Apr 06, 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.
Game Changers Series Book Club - Featuring Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
A lively and inclusive discussion of Rachel Reid's Game Changers series, the steamy, heartfelt hockey romances that inspired the new show Heated Rivalry.
White Marsh Writers Group
Mon, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Celebrate the joy that comes from living your most authentic life with books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and a craft. Join us for a lively discussion of Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings.
Friends and Family Story Time: Juggling Funny Stories
Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
CASH Campaign
Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Open History Room
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - History Room
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.
Making Masterpieces Story Time - William Morris
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about an artist or art style, then try it out for yourself. Supplies provided.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Juggling Funny Stories
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Read With a Ranger - Story Time With a Park Ranger
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Meet a park ranger and listen to fun stories full of learning, adventure, creativity and more. Wonderful for young children and their caregivers. All ages of children are welcome to join.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Tue, Apr 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.
Spring Break Salon With Lovelylaced Styles - A Hairstyling Workshop
Tue, Apr 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn the basics of hairstyling in this fun, hands-on workshop. Master simple hairstyles with guidance from a styling expert.
This event is full
Be Involved - Snuggle Blankets for Animals
Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Earn service-learning hours making blankets and toys for cats and dogs in need. Items will be donated to local shelter Defenders of Animal Rights.
This event is full
LEGO Challenge - What's in Your Cup?
Tue, Apr 07, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Using a cup of random LEGO blocks, design a creation based on a given prompt.
Paint a Stuffed Animal Portrait
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Paint a portrait of your favorite stuffed animal. Supplies provided, just bring your stuffed animal for reference. Supplies and space are limited.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family.
Newspaper Owls
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Make an owl using newspaper and watercolors. Supplies provided.
Mario Kart Tournament
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Pick your favorite racer and strive for the gold medal in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Nintendo Switch and controllers provided.
Story Time in the Park
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
The Fields at Renaissance Park
An outdoor story time at The Fields at Renaissance Park. We'll read a story, sing a few songs, enjoy bubbles and draw with sidewalk chalk.
Spring Break Process Art
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
If you enjoy having fun, being creative and getting (a little) messy, this is the program for you. Exercise your imagination while creating a spring-themed work of art.
Snap Circuits
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Build fun designs using Snap Circuits.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Teen Time
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table on the public floor to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.
Be Involved - Lucky Rocks for Patients With Cancer
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Earn service-learning hours by painting lucky rocks with words of encouragement to be donated to local patients with cancer. Materials provided.
Stitch and Sip - A Yarn Spinning Social
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Bring a project or start a new one. Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for years or have never picked up a needle or hook, stop by for refreshments and chat with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts.
Voices of Clay - Instruments of the Ancient Americas
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Take an immersive, multisensory journey into the world of ancient sound through live demonstrations of instruments from the pre-Columbian Americas.
Sips and Swoons - A Book Club With a Bit of Spice
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Indulge in a rousing discussion of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams and enjoy a themed mocktail.
North Point Book Club
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Apr 07, 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
Wed, Apr 08, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a worker from Healthcare for the Homeless and get connected with resources and referrals.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Apr 08, 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.
CASH Campaign
Wed, Apr 08, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Be Playful
Wed, Apr 08, 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, and early learning and reading skills.
Juggling Funny Stories
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Totally Untidy Toddler Time
Wed, Apr 08, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities. Designed to ignite curiosity, nurture a love for learning and foster valuable social interactions.
Mobile Career Center
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 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.
Books and Conversation
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Wednesday morning for board games, bingo and other activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Be Playful
Wed, Apr 08, 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, and early learning and reading skills.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Totally Random Monsters
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Let fate decide the body parts you use to create a unique monster to go home with you. Roll, spin and flip to randomly choose pieces that go into your design.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family Crisis Center
Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Tabling event to learn about Family Crisis Center resources.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Wed, Apr 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.
Sensory Social - Libraries for All
Wed, Apr 08, 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.
Lawyers in the Library - Maryland Legal Aid
Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Maryland Legal Aid lawyers are on hand to offer free legal advice for eligible individuals.
Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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.
Improv Workshop for Tweens and Teens 
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Baltimore Improv Group teaches the basics of improv through exercises and games for better listening, agreement and response. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family.
Make Your Own Fidget Toy
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Make your own fidget toy with pony beads.
Art Exchange Box Workshop
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
The branch has its very own art boxes -- and we need your artistic touch to fill these boxes with creativity.
Rubber Duckie Spring Fashion Show
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Adopt a rubber duck and create a high-fashion spring outfit using paint, fabric and craft supplies. From fancy to fabulous, show off your duck's style on the red carpet.
STEM Building Challenge
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Test your building skills by exploring and experimenting to see how tall or long you can make a tower or bridge.
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Apr 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.
Family Fun and Games
Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us for an afternoon of fun and games.
Teen Time
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health
Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
Rex Manning Day
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Celebrate Rex Manning Day with a vinyl swap, music trivia and more at the Catonsville Branch, right in the heart of Music City, Maryland.
Recording Studio Basics
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio and learn the basics of recording.
Practice English at the Library
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Apr 08, 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.
BookTok and Beyond
Wed, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Trying to get into reading or don't know what to read next? Our book club discusses trending books and shares our favorite finds. Come with a recommendation, leave with inspiration for your TBR list.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
CASH Campaign
Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Small Business Counseling
Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
Mobile Career Center
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center from the Baltimore County Department of Economics and Workforce Development. No appointment necessary.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sollers Point Branch
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
Juggling Funny Stories
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Juggling Funny Stories
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
Chemistry of Slime
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Make (and unmake!) slime while learning the basic chemistry of what makes it flow and squish.
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month - LEGO Moroccan Mosaic Tile Challenge
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn about the art of zellij, Moroccan mosaic tile, and create a beautiful geometric design using LEGO bricks.
Make Shaky Eggs
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Decorate and fill plastic eggs to create your own set of shaky eggs. Then join in on the fun as we sing silly songs using the shaky eggs. Materials provided.
Spring Break STEM Challenge - Build a Bird's Nest
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
See how sturdy you can make a bird's nest using materials you find outside.
Thursday Tween and Teen Time
Thu, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Craft Your Own Bookmark
Thu, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Design your own bookmark. Color in one of our designs or create your own with different materials. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Celebrate a love of Pokémon. Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with helpful tips from a seasoned trainer. Practice strategic thinking and math skills. Sponsored by the American Library Association.
Teen Time
Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Enjoy a chill social hour in our teen space with snacks, board games, video games and more provided for free by us.
Teen Time
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Be Involved - Building Buddies
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Ask a Master Gardener
Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Catonsville Branch
A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.
Crochet and Create
Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Discover the art of crochet in this hands-on workshop for all skill levels. Learn stitches, tips and creative techniques. Bring your own project and tools if you like; some materials provided.
Recording Studio Open Office Hours
Thu, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Sensory Story Time
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time followed by play time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Cricut 101
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
Learn the basics of The Cricut Maker 3. This smart machine can write, engrave and cut a variety of materials. Get an overview of Cricut Design Space and become an expert in no time.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Be Involved - Pots of Joy
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Help us celebrate National Library Week by spreading joy in our community.
Pajama Story Time
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Reisterstown Readers Book Club
Thu, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
Join us for a lively discussion of the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Strategies for Successful Aging in Place - Spotlight on Caregiving
Thu, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn about the latest recommendations, technology and services designed to help aging loved ones stay in their homes longer.
Vegetable Gardening Basics
Thu, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
This presentation covers a range of great topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden. 
Be Crafty - Pom-Pom Coaster
Thu, Apr 09, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Explore your creative side by making a pom-pom coaster. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Rescheduled
Public Benefits Assistance
Fri, Apr 10, 9:00am - 4:00pm
New date Wednesday, April 08, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
Meet with a worker from Healthcare for the Homeless and get connected with resources and referrals.
CASH Campaign
Fri, Apr 10, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Juggling Funny Stories
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
Be Sensory Social - Libraries for All
Fri, Apr 10, 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. 
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Dance Party for Kids
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Bring your children to this daytime dance party. Dance with glowsticks and bubbles as we spin dance classics. Supplies provided.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Artistic - Spin Art
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Yoga for Beginners
Fri, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.
Spring Break Family Rock Art
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Families are invited to visit during spring break to create their own rock art. Participants can paint and decorate a rock using a variety of colors and designs.
Macramé Keychain
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Learn some basic steps to macramé and create a keychain.
Craft Stick Wall Hangings
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Take some plain craft sticks and transform them into a unique wall hanging. Supplies provided.
DIY Fairy Gardens
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Celebrate spring by making your own fairy garden. Use everyday items to create a magical landscape. Supplies provided; first come, first served.
Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space
Fri, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Do your homework with your friends in a relaxed, quiet environment; receive tutoring from your peers; or earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers.
Super-Fun Crafting Hour - A Super Mario Galaxy Movie Celebration
Fri, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Get ready to jump into the galaxy and celebrate the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with crafts, games and fun activities inspired by the world of Mario. Costumes welcome.
Paws to Read
Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson branch to reserve your spot 410-887-6166.
Teen After Hours
Fri, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
After we close the building, we reopen it just for teens to have fun. Play games, do activities and take a fun picture in our photobooth. Free snacks provided.
Teen After Hours - Glow Party
Fri, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Join us for an evening of glow-in-the-dark games and activities, including creating neon art that is sure to glow up any room.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00am - 10:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
CASH Campaign
Sat, Apr 11, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
LEGO Fun
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Learn basic vinyasa yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.
Essex Renaissance Festival
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
Step into a world of royalty, knights and jesters as the library travels back in time to the Renaissance era.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language. 
Essex Renaissance Festival - Story Time
Sat, Apr 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
A special Renaissance-themed story time. We have all our normal story time activities but with an extra Renaissance twist.
Heroes of the Realm Story Time
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Grab your shield and join us for a magical story time where everyone is invited to be a knight. Sir Gregory reads tales of courage, kindness and friendship.
Mending and Embroidery
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Learn how to embroider, hand sew and mend by making a needle book. A needle book holds needles, pins, buttons and other notions as you build these essential needlework skills.
This event is full
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Community Unwind - Tools for Everyday Stress
Sat, Apr 11, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Learn how stress affects the body from a MedStar Family Choice Health Educator.
Essex Renaissance Festival - The Black Death Through Medieval Eyes
Sat, Apr 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Professor Meagan Allen of Johns Hopkins University discusses the Black Death of 1347-1351, which killed between 1/4 and 1/3 of Europe's population. Medieval-inspired refreshments provided.
The Pynkverse Painting Experience
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Enjoy a short story and explore the concepts of kindness and courage by painting a wood-carved figure from the Pynkverse. Presented by Sawtastic. Appropriate for ages 4-10.   
Ask a Master Gardener
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area
A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.
Ask a Master Gardener
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.
Geometric Cork Coasters
Sat, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Use tape and paint to design your own functional art pieces that protect your tables from drips.
The Art of Henna in the Arab World - Build Your Own Design Workshop
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room C
Henna artist Chelsea Stevenson demonstrates how to create beautiful henna using fresh, natural designs. Learn how the use of henna varies across the Arab world.
Garden Buddies - Sign Making
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Help us design, make and decorate signs to label the plants and produce in our community garden.
Vegetable Gardening Basics
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
This presentation covers a range of great topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden. 
Essex Renaissance Festival - Magic With Mike Rose
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Magician Mike Rose presents a magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around the Renaissance.
Plant and Cutting Swap
Sun, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Grab your plants and cuttings and join us for a springtime plant swap. Meet other plant enthusiasts, share your excess plants or cuttings and find new ones to add to your collection.
Ask a Master Gardener
Sun, Apr 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Master Gardeners from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answer your questions and offer gardening tips and resources.
Sensory Story Time
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
An inclusive story time that welcomes everyone of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgement-free story time followed by sensory play.
Seeds and Roots With Maryland Master Gardeners
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about seeds and roots with Maryland Master Gardeners. Includes a story time and craft.
Some Bright Nowhere With Author Ann Packer - Spotlight on Caregiving
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
In her new novel, Ann Packer introduces us to a family caring for Claire when she nears the end of her life. Poignant, insightful and funny, the novel looks at caregiving from many points of view.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Q&A With the Small Business Administration - One-on-One Appointments With an SBA Specialist
Mon, Apr 13, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Gardening for Preschoolers
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Movie Monday
Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Move and Groove Story Time
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Enjoy a movement-themed story time with songs, music and activities meant to get your preschooler moving.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Narcan Training
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
SNAP Benefits Eligibility
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
A CCBC SNAP Benefits Eligibility Specialist speaks with you about SNAP, provides materials and can schedule a phone meeting to complete your online SNAP application.
Teen Time
Mon, Apr 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.
Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
One-Shot Adventures
Mon, Apr 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Study Room 2
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.
Teen Time
Mon, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Chill Time
Mon, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. If you need a place to chill after school, come up to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity, like a puzzle or Uno. PS5 also available. 
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us each week for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Teen Time
Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Be Involved - GBMC Newborn Kits
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Teens can earn service-learning hours while assembling care kits for newborns at GMBC.
Creative Writing Workshop
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Board Game Night
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Mezzanine
A casual evening of gaming.
Crochet and Cookies
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Toddler Pajama Story Time
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Cockeysville Book Club
Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom, who will be visiting us virtually at this special book club event.
Open History Room
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - History Room
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Sensory Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Pajama Story Time and Craft
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family. Make a craft that celebrates you and your stuffed friend.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Garden Buddies - Adult Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Public Computers
Learn about volunteer opportunities for adults with the Catonsville Library Community Garden.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to learn and create.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Tue, Apr 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.
Teen Time
Tue, Apr 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.
Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Teen Time - Virtual Reality
Tue, Apr 14, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Play VR games with us on PlayStation 4.
Open Recording Studio Session for Teens
Tue, Apr 14, 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.
Teen Time
Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Teen Time
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch
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.
Ask a Master Gardener
Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.
Fifth District Elementary Art Show Reception
Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hereford Branch - Children's Area
Celebrate student artwork from Fifth District Elementary School.
National Diabetes Prevention Program - Prevent T2: A CDC Proven Program to Prevent Type-2 Diabetes
Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Commit to your good health. Join Prevent T2, a proven, free program designed to help you make and maintain healthy lifestyle changes to cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half.
Pasta-Making Workshop - Spotlight on Caregiving
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Chef Laurie Boucher presents a fun, hands-on Southern Italian pasta-making workshop.
This event is full
Pikesville Chess Night
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us on the second Tuesday of every month. Players of all skill levels welcome. Space is limited; players are assigned to a match on a first-come, first-served basis.
Paper Marbling
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Create marbled paper designs. Unwind and learn about the gentle art of marbling. Materials provided.
Bach and the Bandoneon
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
The bandoneon has long been considered the iconic instrument of tango, but its origins began very far from Argentina. The Avalos Solera Duo performs compositions by Bach as well as tango duos.
Catonsville Book Club
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell. May's selection is Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro.
Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training  
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.
Vegetable Gardening Basics
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
This presentation covers a range of great topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden.
Stitch and Lit
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your fiber arts projects and chat about what you've been reading. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Be Involved - Make Library Decorations
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Earn service-learning hours after school by helping us make decorations to be hung around the branch.
Public Benefits Assistance
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a worker from Healthcare for the Homeless and get connected with resources and referrals.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Insurance Assistance at the Library
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
The Baltimore County Department of Health presents a workshop on health insurance. Find information about available health plans and receive direct enrollment support.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Senior Healthcare Services Information Table
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Speak with a Sage Health professional to learn about healthcare services, wellness resources and preventive care options.
Baltimore County Mobile Health Unit - Information Table
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Visit the Baltimore County Department of Health Mobile Truck for Narcan training, HIV and hepatitis C testing, syringe exchange, information about emerging infectious diseases and more.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Wednesday morning for board games, bingo and other activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Be Playful
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, and early learning and reading skills.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
BiblioBOP
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Explore dancing, shaking and singing your sillies out at this movement-based program. Older siblings welcome.
Read With a Ranger - Story Time With a Park Ranger
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Meet a park ranger and listen to fun stories full of learning, adventure, creativity and more. Wonderful for young children and their caregivers. All ages of children are welcome to join.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Wed, Apr 15, 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.
Books and Conversation
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Enjoy sharing books that you have read and take away book suggestions that others recommend.
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Apr 15, 1:03pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Speaker Series - Nina Beth Cardin
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Rabbi, environmentalist and author Nina Beth Cardin discusses her new book, To Forever Inhabit This Earth.
Teen Time
Wed, Apr 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Apr 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Teen Time
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Teen Time
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Clubhouse for Teens
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
The Clubhouse is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe and fun place for teens with exciting and enriching activities. Visit the table to learn more about what the organization offers.
Adult Craft and Create - Upcycled Coffee Can Plant Pots
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Celebrate Earth Month by repurposing old coffee cans into pots for flowers and herbs. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 15, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch
A program that pairs younger readers with teen volunteers to build confidence, practice reading skills and foster a love of books in a fun and supportive setting.
Sit and Stitch
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
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, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio and learn the basics of recording.
Board Game Night
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come out for a relaxing night of board games. We have chess, Scrabble, Uno and many other games on hand.
Practice English at the Library
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Be Crafty - Sea Glass Art
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Explore your creative side. Supplies provided. Space is limited. 
This event is full
Lavender Creations - Crafting Calm
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Lavender sachets, sprays and soaps. Decrease your stress and have fun making personal care products out of lavender flowers and learn how to make these products at home too.
This event is full
Music Meetup
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult
Calling all music lovers. Join us for a lively discussion about the songs we love.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Computers for Beginners
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Learn computer basics and improve your typing. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Thu, Apr 16, 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.
Pop-Up Cinema - Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
This in-depth documentary chronicles the story of Fiddler on the Roof, exploring the unexpected richness of its themes as well as its long reach across time and cultures. (PG-13; 1 hour, 36 minutes)
Teen Time
Thu, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Thursday Tween and Teen Time
Thu, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Teen Time
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Anime Club for Teens
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts. Snacks provided.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Recording Studio Open Office Hours
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Reading Buddies
Thu, Apr 16, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch
A program that pairs younger readers with teen volunteers to build confidence, practice reading skills and foster a love of books in a fun and supportive setting.
Sit and Stitch
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome.
Gaming Hour
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Perry Hall Book Club
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney.
Thirsty Third Thursday
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Indulge as we explore sizzling romance novels while sipping chilled mocktails. Join us for a lively discussion of Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco.
Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.   
Books & Brews
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Heavy Seas Taproom - Purple Lounge
Join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom and enjoy a cold beer and conversation.
Writing Group (Offsite) - At the Towson Panera
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Loch Raven Branch
Whether you're an indie author, a sometime poet or a budding novelist, participate in this workshop for monthly discussion and practice. Bring out your best work to share in a supportive setting.
Rescheduled
Public Benefits Assistance
Fri, Apr 17, 9:00am - 4:00pm
New date Wednesday, April 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
Meet with a worker from Healthcare for the Homeless and get connected with resources and referrals.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Totally Untidy Toddler Time
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses.
Mobile Career Center
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development's Mobile Career Center is on site to provide resume development, job search assistance and career coaching services.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Third Friday Poker Club
Fri, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join your fellow players to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.
CCBC Information Table
Fri, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
See what you can be at CCBC. Explore over 300 academic and workforce training programs to help you further your career.
Bingo Day
Fri, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Teen Time
Fri, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space
Fri, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Do your homework with your friends in a relaxed, quiet environment; receive tutoring from your peers; or earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers.
Teen Time
Fri, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Birding by the Branch
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch
A spring birding walk beginning and ending at the Arbutus Branch, led by an expert from the Baltimore Bird Club. All levels of birding experience welcome.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00am - 10:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Early Explorers
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Join us each month for a delightful and educational program specially crafted for the youngest members of our community.
Meet the Author - Hena Khan
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Meet the author of We Are Big Time, which is featured in our Battle of the Books competition.
History Room Research Hours
Sat, Apr 18, 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.
Celebrate Earth Day - Branch Grounds Cleanup
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch Exterior
Take some time to clean up the space surrounding the branch, making it beautiful, healthy and welcoming for all. Service-learning hours available for students.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language. 
Animal Ambassadors
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Interact with a variety of animals with Jenn's Uncommon Critters.
Caregiver Meetup and Well-Being Workshop - Spotlight on Caregiving
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Caregivers learn tools for self-care that strengthen brain health, reduce stress, build resilience and connect with community in a supportive environment.
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Celebrate Earth Day - Biodegradable Newspaper Planters
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Save money while upcycling old newspapers into newspaper pots for seed starting.
Celebrate Earth Day - Story Time and Picnic
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Loch Raven Branch
Pack a lunch and a blanket and enjoy a picnic outside while listening to a book celebrating Earth Day.
Celebrate Earth Day - Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Loch Raven Branch Exterior
Explore the wonders of nature and discover hidden treasures as you stroll along the library's scenic trail on a fun scavenger hunt in celebration of Earth Day.
Ask a Master Gardener
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.
Garden Buddies - Adult Volunteer Orientation
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Learn about volunteer opportunities for adults with the Catonsville Library Community Garden.
Canvas Connections - An Intergenerational Sip and Paint
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Celebrate the joy of family and togetherness through art. Refreshments served.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to our therapy dog or cat.
Dahlia Growing Tips and Tuber Swap
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room Side B
Get tips from a member of the Dahlia Growers of Central Maryland on how to grow these prized beauties in your summer garden.
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Be Involved - Period Party
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Assemble period product kits and earn service-learning hours. Learn about menstrual health while making crafts and enjoying snacks.
Life-Size Snakes and Ladders
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
It's time for fun on a massive scale as we play a giant version of the classic board game Snakes and Ladders.
Vegetable Garden Basics
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
This presentation covers a range of great topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden.
Meet the Author - Hena Khan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
Meet the author of We Are Big Time, which is featured in our Battle of the Books competition.
Eggs-treme 60-Second Challenges
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Using plastic eggs, various abilities are tested through multiple challenges. Complete each challenge in 60 seconds or less. The winner of each challenge wins a small prize.
Get Your Poetry On
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room Side A
Designed for those who enjoy reading and writing poetry, participants share and critically discuss each other's works in a supportive atmosphere.
Beginner Bachata Class
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn some basic bachata, a fun Latin partner dance. This class is for absolute beginners. No prior experience necessary; no partner necessary.
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