Digital Literacy for Everyday Life

Stuffed Animal Spring Break Drop Off - Stuffie Sleepaway Camp

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the Magic of Trees

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree.

Registration is now closed

Candle Making - Spotlight on Caregiving

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.

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.

Registration is now closed

Be Involved - Outside Grounds Cleanup

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.

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.

Create an Upcycled Earth Collage

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.

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.

Be Involved - Community Cleanup

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.

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

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

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.

This event is full

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.

Q&A With the Small Business Administration - One-on-One Appointments With an SBA Specialist

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.

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.

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.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

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.

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.

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.

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.

Little Chef - Carrot Cake Parfait

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.

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.

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.

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.

Crumpled Paper Earth Day Craft

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.

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.

Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens

Mon, Apr 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.

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.

Making Masterpieces Story Time - William Morris

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.

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.

Tue, Apr 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.

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.

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.

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.

Read With a Ranger - Story Time With a Park Ranger

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.

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.

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.

Spring Break Salon With Lovelylaced Styles - A Hairstyling Workshop

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.

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.

Recording Studio Certification

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.

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.

Be Involved - Lucky Rocks for Patients With Cancer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:45am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.

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.

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

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.

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 Tumble and Tinker Time

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sensory Social - Libraries for All

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.

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.

Art Exchange Box Workshop

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.

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.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Small Business Counseling

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.

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.

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.

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.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

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.

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.

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.

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.

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month - LEGO Moroccan Mosaic Tile Challenge

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.

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.

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.

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.

Be Involved - Building Buddies

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.

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.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

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.

Thu, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.

Be Involved - Pots of Joy

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.

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.

Strategies for Successful Aging in Place - Spotlight on Caregiving

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.

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.

Be Crafty - Pom-Pom Coaster

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Be Sensory Social - Libraries for All

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spring Break Family Rock Art

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.

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.

Teen After Hours - Glow Party

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners

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.

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.

Essex Renaissance Festival - Story Time

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.

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

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

Sollers Point Branch

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

Community Unwind - Tools for Everyday Stress

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.

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.

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.

The Art of Henna in the Arab World - Build Your Own Design Workshop

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.

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.

Essex Renaissance Festival - Magic With Mike Rose

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.

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.

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.

Seeds and Roots With Maryland Master Gardeners

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.

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.

Q&A With the Small Business Administration - One-on-One Appointments With an SBA Specialist

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.

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.

Gardening for Preschoolers

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.

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.

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.

Move and Groove Story Time

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.

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.

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.

SNAP Benefits Eligibility

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.

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.

Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens

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.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

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.

Mon, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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.

Be Involved - GBMC Newborn Kits

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.

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.

Sensory Social - Libraries for All

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

Sollers Point Branch

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

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.

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.

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.

Pajama Story Time and Craft

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.

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.

Garden Buddies - Adult Volunteer Orientation

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

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.

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.

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.

Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table

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.

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.

Fifth District Elementary Art Show Reception

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.

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.

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.

Be Involved - Make Library Decorations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Insurance Assistance at the Library

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.

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.

Senior Healthcare Services Information Table

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.

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.

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.

Read With a Ranger - Story Time With a Park Ranger

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.

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.

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.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

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.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens

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.

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.

Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch

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

Adult Craft and Create - Upcycled Coffee Can Plant Pots

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.

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.

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.

Be Crafty - Sea Glass Art

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recording Studio Certification

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.

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

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.

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.

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.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

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.

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.

Pop-Up Cinema - Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

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.

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)

Thursday Tween and 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.

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

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

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.

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

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.

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.

Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training

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.

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

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.

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.

Totally Untidy Toddler 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.

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.

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.

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.

Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet the Author - Hena Khan

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.

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.

Caregiver Meetup and Well-Being Workshop - Spotlight on Caregiving

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.

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.

Celebrate Earth Day - Biodegradable Newspaper Planters

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.

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.

Garden Buddies - Adult Volunteer Orientation

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.

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.