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Stitch and Sip

A Yarn Spinning Social
2026-03-03 18:00:00 2026-03-03 19:00:00 America/New_York Stitch and Sip 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. Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Tuesday, March 03
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 18:00:00 2026-03-03 19:00:00 America/New_York Stitch and Sip 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. Essex Branch - Public Service Area

Essex Branch

Public Service Area

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts and DIY |

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Essex Branch
Phone: 410-887-0295
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

We're closed Monday February 16 due to CLOSED for President's Day
Mon, Feb 16 Closed
(CLOSED for President's Day)
Tue, Feb 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 Closed
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Event Guidelines
  • Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Notice of eight business days prior to the event is requested.
  • For youth and family programs, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Events

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Public Benefits Assistance
Fri, Feb 20, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals.
CASH Campaign
Fri, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tiny Chefs
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Chop, squeeze and mix as we make a chopped salad with dressing. All ingredients are kosher.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Gamer Friday
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Teen Time
Fri, Feb 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm
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, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Fri, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Third Friday Poker Club
Fri, Feb 20, 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. 
Bingo Day
Fri, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
Trains and Tracks
Fri, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Little train engineers can build tracks, let their imaginations take the lead and send our wooden trains on an adventure.
Teen Ping Pong Tournament
Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Test your skills against other teens in a ping pong tournament.
Rescheduled
Teen After Hours - Snow Day
Fri, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Friday, February 27, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Watch a movie, play games or hang out and have fun. Food provided.
Soul Line Dance Party - Black History Month Celebration
Fri, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Public Service Area
An energetic evening of joy, community and fitness at this after-hours social for everyone from total beginners to seasoned dancers. Get out on the floor with the Cha Cha Slide, Wobble and more.
Teen After Hours - Winter Olympics Bonanza
Fri, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Take part in Winter Olympics-themed games and challenges, hang out and enjoy a hot cocoa bar. Registration required. Contact branch to register.
Teen After Hours - Anime Pajama Party
Fri, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Watch a movie, play games or hang out and have fun. Food provided. Registration required. Contact branch to register.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
CASH Campaign
Sat, Feb 21, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Early Explorers
Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Join us each month for a delightful and educational program specially crafted for the youngest members of our community.
Be Involved - Dental Care Kits
Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Earn service-learning hours by packing dental care kits.
This event is full
History Room Research Hours
Sat, Feb 21, 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.
Recording Studio Basics
Sat, Feb 21, 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
Black History Live With Culture Queen
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Culture Queen engages participants in interactive music, movement and storytelling to celebrate the life and legacies of selected kings and queens of Black history in fun and festive ways.
LEGO Design Challenge
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Drop in and test out your creative problem-solving skills by figuring out our monthly challenges.
Blood Pressure Screening
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
High blood pressure is know as the "silent killer," often having no symptoms. University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center nurses check your blood pressure and answer your health questions.
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Involved - Make-a-Blanket Day
Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Spend National Make-a-Blanket Day by dropping in and helping create no-sew fleece blankets that will be donated to the Baltimore County Chapter of the Project Linus Foundation.
Saturday Jazz Sessions - With the John Lamkin Trio
Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Celebrate the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with an afternoon of jazz.
Free Professional Headshots
Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Get your picture taken for free by a professional photographer from Wyman J Productions.
This event is full
Paws to Read
Sat, Feb 21, 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.
Creative Collage - Celebrate Black History Month
Sat, Feb 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Create mixed-media works of art to honor famous Black Americans using recycled magazines, paint pens and public domain images from the Library of Congress' collection. Supplies provided.
Black History Live With Culture Queen
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Culture Queen engages participants in interactive music, movement and storytelling to celebrate the life and legacies of selected kings and queens of Black history in fun and festive ways.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us for an immersive celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen - With Cheryl W. Thompson
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
NPR investigative journalist Cheryl W. Thompson tells the story of the disappearance of 27 Black pilots who trained at the Tuskegee Army Airfield in Alabama.
Madhubani Art Workshop
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Teen Area
In this hands-on workshop, mixed media artist Durga Ekambaram guides you through the process of creating your own Madhubani painting on canvas.
Paws to Read
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Virtual Reality Gaming for Kids and Teens
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Kids and teens are welcome to play games using our virtual reality headsets. Video game players of all experience levels are welcome. 
Free Professional Headshots
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch
Get your picture taken for free by a professional photographer from Wyman J Productions.
This event is full
Your Move - Chess and Mancala
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Learn chess or mancala basics and start playing. No experience necessary; all skill levels are welcome.
Get Your Poetry On
Sat, Feb 21, 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.
This event is full
Recording Studio Music Production
Sat, Feb 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.
This event is full
Matinee Movie - A School Grows in Watts
Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month by watching and discussing the 2024 documentary. Light snacks provided. (NR; 1 hour, 18 minutes)
Farm and Forest School
Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about the fascinating world of beavers through a story and discussion about the environmental benefits of these eco engineers.
SOLD OUT: Booked for Baltimore County Public Library - New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner
Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite
Get ready for wit, warmth and real talk as Jennifer Weiner joins us for a lively and engaging conversation you won't want to miss! Book sales and signings to follow.
Artist Talk - Carlotta Cerrato: Fearless
Sun, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Carlotta Cerrato's artist talk, "Fearless," challenges boundaries, sparks conversation and celebrates the fearless spirit in art and in life.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 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 Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Point 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.
Movie Monday
Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Baby Craft Time
Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Join us for open-ended art projects as your little one explores different art materials in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Dress for a mess.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Feb 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Career Day at the Library - Mental Health Professional
Mon, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Are you still thinking about what job you would like to have as a grown-up? No problem. Homeschool students are invited to join us for a monthly series to learn about different careers.
Teen Time
Mon, Feb 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens
Mon, Feb 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area
Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.
Teen Time
Mon, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Chill Time
Mon, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity.
Pokémon Club
Mon, Feb 23, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Feb 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us each Monday for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Evening Story Time: Lovie Story Time
Mon, Feb 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Snuggle up with your favorite lovie and join us for a story time filled with sweetness and smiles.
PokéMonday
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Calling trainers of all ages. Join us once a month for a variety of activities, including crafts, gaming and trading. Bring your own PokéGear and hang with other trainers.
Essex NAMI Family Support Group
Mon, Feb 23, 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.
Be Involved - Snuffle Mats
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Earn service-learning hours by making snuffle mats for shelter animals in need.
Veterans Book Group
Mon, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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.
Toddler Pajama Story Time
Mon, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Crochet for Beginners
Mon, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Enjoy an evening learning to crochet or bring your own crochet project to work on while you socialize.  
This event is full
CASH Campaign
Tue, Feb 24, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Excel for Beginners
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
An introductory Excel course where we create and modify a take-home budget template. Limited space available; first come, first served. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Open History Room
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's past, research your family history or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection. 
Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities.
Small Business Counseling
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Feb 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Cancelled
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
VA Homeless Outreach - Information Table
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Drop-in hours where homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness can connect with a social worker who helps them access services available in the VA and the community.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area,Study Room C
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.
VA Homeless Outreach - Information Table
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
White Marsh Branch
Homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness can drop in to connect with a Peer Support Specialist who helps them access services available in the VA and the community.
Pathways to Housing - A Community Resource Fair
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn from and talk directly to organizations that provide supports, resources and information on different housing topics.
Teen Time
Tue, Feb 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Feb 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Teen Time
Tue, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Fair Housing 101
Tue, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Economic Action Maryland Fund provides a training on fair housing laws for the public. 
Recording Studio Basics
Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.
This event is full
Create Your Own Pokémon - Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Learn the history of the franchise in all aspects with games, trades, trivia and prizes.
Department of Health Tobacco Cessation - Information Table
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table in one of our study rooms to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.
Teen Time - Make Your Own Stamp
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Conference Room
In honor of Black History Month, join us to learn about pioneering Black printmakers. Then follow in their footsteps by carving your own stamp to take home.
National Diabetes Prevention Program: Prevent T2 - A CDC-Proven Program to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes
Tue, Feb 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Commit to your good health. If you have prediabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes, join Prevent T2.
Honey Heist - A One-Shot RPG for Adults
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Join us for a fast-paced game of Honey Heist. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Be Creative - Knitting Introduction and Social
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Learn to knit and meet others who craft. Beginners are encouraged; all levels of experience welcome. Materials provided for free; first come, first served. Light refreshments available.
Owings Mills Book Club
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan.
Teen Fiction Addiction - The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Chat about this month's pick at our parent-teen book club while we work on an easy needle felting craft inspired by the story.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Making Decisions That Matter - Advanced Directives
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Planning for your end-of-life care is an important part of living. Don't let others make difficult decisions for you -- learn how to complete an advance directive.
M&T Presents Money Matters - Practical Budgeting Skills for Everyday Life
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Explore the importance of creating and maintaining a budget, examine the difference between wants and needs, and set personal goals for spending, savings and debt repayment.
Sci-Fi Movie Trivia Night
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
You've spent years watching movies, now it's time to put your knowledge to the test.  
A Caregiver's Journey With Rosanne Corcoran - Spotlight on Caregiving
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Caregivers need support too. Learn strategies to navigate the emotional challenges of being a caregiver.
Cancelled
Mobile Career Center
Wed, Feb 25, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center. No appointment necessary. Times subject to change; please check availability in advance.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play stations as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
History Room Research Hours
Wed, Feb 25, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Playful
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games and more.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Collage Time
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Make a collage of your favorite things.
Blood Drive
Wed, Feb 25, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Save lives and show your support by donating blood. Your blood donation can save up to three lives. Contact the branch or Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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.
Rescheduled
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Wednesday, February 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
White Marsh Branch
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table
Wed, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Books and Conversation
Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Teen Time
Wed, Feb 25, 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.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Feb 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
White Marsh Branch
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Wednesday Tween and Teen Time
Wed, Feb 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Taste Test Throwdown
Wed, Feb 25, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Taste test, rank and guess the flavor of familiar snacks.
Teen Time
Wed, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Be Involved - Maryland SPCA
Wed, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Teen Area
Join us in the Teen Room every Wednesday to create items to be donated to the Maryland SPCA. Help animals in need and earn service-learning hours.
Layered Paper Stories - Celebrate Black History Month
Wed, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
An art activity exploring history through the creation of a 3D paper piece highlighting a person, moment, idea or theme.
Reading Cuddly Buddies
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Defenders of Animal Rights
In partnership with Defenders of Animal Rights, the Hereford Branch seeks children who love animals and would like to practice their reading skills. Program takes place at DOAR, 14412 Old York Road.
This event is full
Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health
Wed, Feb 25, 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.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
We discuss Creaky Acres by authors Calista Brill and Nilah Magruder.
Recess - Snap Circuits
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Explore the basics of of electronics, engineering and circuitry by completing Snap Circuit challenges.
Teen Gaming - Mario Kart Tournament
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Test your skills against other teens in our video game tournaments. The winner of each tournament receives a gift card.
A Vietnam Veteran's Story - Celebrate Black History Month
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
U.S. Army veteran Anthony Gatling-Cummins II retired after 22 years of active service and two tours of duty in South Vietnam.
Recording Studio Basics
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio and learn the basics of recording.
This event is full
Supporting Your Struggling Reader at Home
Wed, Feb 25, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
A workshop designed specifically for parents of elementary school students who have been identified as struggling with reading.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Feb 25, 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.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Pokémon GO Night for Adults - Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon
Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Enjoy Pokémon GO along with other Pokémon games and activities designed for fans looking for a nostalgic night out.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Feb 26, 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.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville Recording Studio.
This event is full
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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.
Safety Town for Kids
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch
Safety Town is an immersive experience for children ages 5 and under with pretend roads, crosswalks, traffic lights and signs to obey. Navigate the town and learn how to be a safe pedestrian.
Homeschool Meetup
Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Join other homeschooling families in a space to network, socialize and swap materials and resources. Black History Month activity provided for students.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Parent Support Group
Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Towson Branch
Stay after story time to connect with other parents and discuss infant care topics with a certified professional doula from GBMC.  
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Teen Time
Thu, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Cancelled
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens
Thu, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Be Creative
Thu, Feb 26, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Flex your creative muscles via a variety of guided art projects. Celebrate Black History Month by learning about famous Black artists and emulating their unique styles.
Teen Time
Thu, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Teen Gaming Tournament - Mario Kart
Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play Mario Kart and compete to win prizes.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Lift Every Voice and Sing - Black History Month Choral Concert
Thu, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with a special performance by the talented students of the Owings Mills High School Chorus. Concert takes place in the first-floor children's area.
Create Your Own Bag Charm
Thu, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Create your own bag charm for your backpack. Supplies and space are limited; first come, first served.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Thu, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
A drop-in Dungeons & Dragons adventure for teens. Beginners and veterans welcome. Space is limited. Materials provided.
Recording Studio Open Office Hours
Thu, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville Recording Studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Create Your Own Pokémon - Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn the history of the franchise in all aspects with games, trades, trivia and prizes.
Crafterwork - Spirograph Art
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Relax and socialize with an easy craft each month. Supplies provided. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Trivia Night
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia fans.
Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain
Thu, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Dr. Carly Hunt, a Catonsville-based sport and health psychologist and author, shares practical, science-backed techniques to manage chronic pain.
Public Benefits Assistance
Fri, Feb 27, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals.
CASH Campaign
Fri, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses. A change of clothes is recommended.
BiblioBOP
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Explore dancing, shaking and singing your sillies out at this movement-based program. Older siblings are welcome.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Baby Rave
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Beat the winter blues as you dance around and jump around to toddler-friendly music.
Gamer Friday
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Friday morning for video games, board games and activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Chair Yoga for Beginners
Fri, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
A certified yoga Instructor guides you through yoga moves for a gentle stretch and strengthening of the body.
Teen Time
Fri, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 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.
Cancelled
Teen Time
Fri, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Design Your Own Pokémon Card - Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon
Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Create a Pokémon that has never been caught before. Choose how your Pokémon looks, its powers and name to create your own unique Pokémon card. Limited space available; first come, first served.
Teen After Hours - Snow Day
Fri, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Watch a movie, play games or hang out and have fun. Food provided.
This event is full
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Edgar Allan Poe Teen Writers Club
Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Conference Room
Meet other writers, polish your craft and share your work in a supportive group with an adult facilitator. All genres and skill levels welcome.
Paws to Read
Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.
Hot Cocoa Story Time
Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Bundle up as families can relax together while children enjoy stories that highlight kindness, togetherness and the joy of the colder months.
PokéPalooza - Celebrating 30 Years of Pokémon
Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Celebrate with crafting, trivia and a scavenger hunt.
Queer Film Alliance - Rafiki
Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Despite a political rivalry between their families, Kena and Ziki resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society.
Lippan Art Workshop
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Learn how to create lippan art on canvas using air-dry clay and mirrors with mixed media artist Durga Ekambaram. Supplies are limited to 20 participants.
Candy Olympics
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Join us for a sweet competition as we sort, stack, toss and race our way to the finish line. Please note: This program is not allergen-free.
Give Us Our Pension - Enslaved Women's Fight for Their Civil War Pension
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Dr. Ruthie Bethea-Sholly discusses the enslaved women who fought to receive their benefits from the Civil War pension.
Black Superhero Showcase
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month as we highlight some amazing Black superheroes.
Paws to Read
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy pet 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 pets.
Saturday Jazz Sessions - With Bassist Obasi Akoto
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Celebrate the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with an afternoon of jazz.
New Adult Hangout - Book Bedazzling
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Unplug and unwind in a chill environment with new people and transform your favorite book cover into a sparkling, frame-worthy piece of art.
Math Madness - Math Games and Prizes
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Practice your math skills by playing math games and winning small prizes.
Make Gee's Bend Quilt Art
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Learn about the African American women who made Gee's Bend quilts and create a paper design in the Gee's Bend style.
Black History in Film - Squeegee
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month through cinema. Learn about contemporary Black history through the lens of a unique local phenomenon as we screen the film Squeegee. (NR; 1 hour, 27 minutes)
Matinee Movie - Remember the Titans
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month with this classic sports movie based on powerful true events starring Academy Award winner Denzel Washington. (PG; 1 hour, 53 minutes)
Sunday Chat
Sun, Mar 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Join us for informal conversation with the goal of gathering people to encourage community connections.
A Taste of Eden: A Celebration of Jewish Stories - With Storyteller and Author Noa Baum
Sun, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
A celebration of the Jewish tradition with Yiddish folktales and other stories of wonder, magic and faith.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Mar 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 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.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Teen Time
Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area
Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.
Teen Time
Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 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 - Taste Test
Mon, Mar 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Join us for a special foodie edition of Chill Time.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 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.
Microsoft Word for Beginners
Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Learn about Microsoft Word and how to use it. Familiarity with keyboard and mouse required; experience with computers strongly encourage. Limited space available; first come, first served.
Essex NAMI Family Support Group
Mon, Mar 02, 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 1: Game Changers
Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Celebrate the joy that comes from living your most authentic life with books featuring LGBTQ+ characters, plus a craft. Join us for a lively discussion of Isn't It Obvious by Rachel Runya Katz.
Toddler Pajama Story Time
Mon, Mar 02, 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.
CASH Campaign
Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's past, research your family history, or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Making Masterpieces Story Time - Mo Willems
Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Mar 03, 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.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Mar 03, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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.
VA Homeless Outreach Information Table
Tue, Mar 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Outreach social workers from the VA Maryland Healthcare System are available to assist homeless veterans with finding healthcare, employment and housing resources.
Teen Time
Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Recording Studio Certification
Tue, Mar 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
Teen Time
Tue, Mar 03, 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 - Button Making
Tue, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Make your own buttons.
Teen Time
Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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.
National Diabetes Prevention Program: Prevent T2 - A CDC-Proven Program to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes
Tue, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Commit to your good health. If you have prediabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes, join Prevent T2.
Be Involved - GBMC Newborn Care Kits
Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Teens can earn service-learning hours while assembling care kits for newborns at GBMC.
Stitch and Sip - A Yarn Spinning Social
Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
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.
Mad Science - Egg Drop Challenge
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Build a way to protect a raw egg from a high fall. 
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
North Point Book Club
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Join us for a lively discussion of Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Build With Us
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Bring your creativity and build with different materials.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 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.
Family Crisis Center Open-Door Drop-In - Information Table
Wed, Mar 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Connect with an intimate partner violence (IPV) advocate, community resource specialist or job developer in our drop-in center.
Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table
Wed, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.
Teen Time
Wed, Mar 04, 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.
Wednesday Tween and Teen Time
Wed, Mar 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Teen Time
Wed, Mar 04, 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
Wed, Mar 04, 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.
Dundalk Family Crisis Center
Wed, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Working with individuals, families and communities to interrupt and prevent cycles of violence in relationships. All are welcome.
Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Children's Area
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, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio and learn the basics of recording.
White Marsh Book Club
Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Foundling by Ann Leary.
LEGO Fun
Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
BookTok and Beyond
Wed, Mar 04, 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.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Empower Your Parenting - A Workshop on Teaching Kids Boundaries and Consent
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Caregivers and children learn about boundaries and consent with TurnAround, Inc.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
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
Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Recording Studio Certification
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Parent Support Group
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Towson Branch
Stay after story time to connect with other parents and discuss infant care topics with a certified professional doula from GBMC.  
Pop-Up Cinema - Joyce Carol Oates: A Body in the Service of Mind
Thu, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Joyce Carol Oates is the author of over 100 books. In this candid documentary, she provides insight into her life, creative process and the events that shaped her writings. (NR; 1 hour, 29 minutes)
Teen Time
Thu, Mar 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens
Thu, Mar 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Be Creative
Thu, Mar 05, 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Flex your creative muscles via a variety of guided art projects. Join us in march to create your own junk journals! Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Teen Time
Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Teen Hangout Hour
Thu, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Teens are welcome to join us for video games, pizza, snacks, crafts and more in our hangout space.
Teen Time
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Freestyle Art Session
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Recording Studio Open Office Hours
Thu, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Reading Buddies
Thu, Mar 05, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Children's Area
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.
Gaming Hour
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.
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Substance Use Disorders: A Mental Health Crisis? - A Panel Presented by Nami Metro Baltimore
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch
NAMI Metro Baltimore presents a panel of peers, workers in overdose prevention and researchers on the impact substance use disorders have on community mental health.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
An Evening With Markus Zusak - Author of The Book Thief
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Meet the bestselling author behind this unforgettable modern classic. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Book Thief as he shares the inspiration behind the novel and reflects on its lasting impact.
Women's History Month Trivia for Adults
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Have fun and compete to win prizes with other trivia aficionados. Individuals and teams welcome. A limit of four people per team. Sponsored by the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.
Pints & Pages at Black Locust Hops Farm Brewery
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Locust Hops Farm Brewery
Join us for lively conversation in a relaxed, friendly setting as we share our favorite books and latest reads.
Patapsco Days - The Landscape of Music Heritage in Catonsville
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
This year kicks off Patapsco Heritage Greenway's (PHG) Eighth Annual Patapsco Days Celebration.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Mar 05, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Public Benefits Assistance
Fri, Mar 06, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a social worker and get connected with resources and referrals.
CASH Campaign
Fri, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Charmed
Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Create your own colorful, polymer clay charm in this workshop presented by Bess Lumsden. Instructions included to bake your charm at home.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Taste Test Takedown
Fri, Mar 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Taste test, rank and guess the flavor of familiar snacks.
Teen Time
Fri, Mar 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space
Fri, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
From Climate Emotion to Community Action
Fri, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join writer, teacher and "climate listener" Kate Schapira in uncovering and celebrating the many forms of knowledge that Baltimore communities use to meet the tough present and uncertain future.
Anime Club
Fri, Mar 06, 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, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 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.
Seed Swap
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Refresh your garden this spring. Drop in to swap your extra seed packets with new ones.
File Your Own Taxes - Learn to Prepare Your Own Tax Return
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab
Prepare and electronically file your own tax return with the help of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) self-assistance.
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Teen Resource and Job Fair
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Woodlawn High School
Teens are invited to attend our upcoming Teen Resource and Job Fair this spring at the Woodlawn High School. Have the opportunity to explore careers, connect with employers and more.
Self-Care Saturday - Spotlight on Caregiving
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
Create your own natural beauty products and enjoy light refreshments. 
Instrument Trial Day
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Engage in hands-on discovery where professional music educators from The Music Space provide various musical instruments to explore in a fun, supportive environment.
Meet the Author - Johnnie Christmas
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Meet the author of Gamerville, which is featured in our Battle of the Books competition.
Ballet Chesapeake - Cinderella
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Enjoy a short reading of Cinderella followed by a ballet lesson and performance by Ballet Chesapeake.
Pokémon Club
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Get together with other Pokémon enthusiasts for games, crafts and activities.
Family and Friends Story Time
Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Clear the Clutter - Organizing Your Home and Mind
Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Get help with effective spring cleaning and home organizing.
Paws to Read
Sat, Mar 07, 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.
Gardening for Kids - Plant a Seed
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Plant a seed in preparation for spring. Supplies provided.
Honey Heist - A One-Shot Adventure
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Join us for Honey Heist, a TTRPG where you and your friends must figure out how to steal honey without getting caught. Also, you're all bears!
Meet the Author - Johnnie Christmas
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Meet the author of Gamerville, which is featured in our Battle of the Books competition.
STEAM Saturday
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.
Mysterious Messages
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Become the best secret agent or detective by learning how to encode and decode secret messages. Create your own secret codes and experiment with making invisible ink. Supplies provided. 
Paws to Read
Sat, Mar 07, 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.
Paws to Read
Sat, Mar 07, 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.
Paws to Read
Sat, Mar 07, 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, Mar 07, 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.
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