Speaker Series

Thu, Apr 30, 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 30, 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 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.

This event is full

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

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

Towson Branch - Towson Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 30, 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.

Cancelled

Thu, Apr 30, 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.

Be Involved - First Aid Kits

Thu, Apr 30, 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 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours by creating first aid kits for tweens and teens.

Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

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

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Reading Buddies

Thu, Apr 30, 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.

Crafterwork - Beaded Plants

Thu, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

May Day Pop-Up Story Time

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Bring your fairy wings and flower crowns to celebrate spring and the return of summer. Enjoy a fun-filled evening listening to stories, doing a themed craft and learning about May Day.

Rikud Baltimore - Israeli Dance Class

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Bring your family and friends to learn the basics of Israeli folk dancing with Rikud Baltimore's dance instructor Joshua Rosenthal.

Owings Mills Community Mixer

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Meet your Owings Mills neighbors in a fun social gathering. Light refreshments and ice breakers provided.

Strategies for Successful Aging in Place - Spotlight on Caregiving

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Learn about the latest recommendations, technology and services designed to help aging loved ones stay in their homes longer.

Mad Science - Introduction to 3D Printing

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Learn basic principles of 3D printing and design.

Thu, Apr 30, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

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

Books and Conversation

Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, May 01, 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, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 01, 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, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space

Fri, May 01, 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, May 01, 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.

Anime Club - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Fri, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

Watch, draw and debate anime while enjoying themed snacks. This month, we watch episodes 1-4 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

Birding by the Branch

Sat, May 02, 9:00am - 11:00am

Cockeysville Branch

A birding walk beginning and ending at the Cockeysville Branch, led by an expert from the Baltimore Bird Club. All levels of birding experience welcome.

This event is full

Sat, May 02, 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, May 02, 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.

Financial Caregiving - Spotlight on Caregiving

Sat, May 02, 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, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Understand the responsibilities that go along with taking care of someone else's finances as a caregiver.

Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners

Sat, May 02, 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.

Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard

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

Spring Networking Mixer - Connect With Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Get together with other Pokémon enthusiasts for games, crafts and activities.

LEGO Fun

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Create with LEGO blocks.

Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Grow your professional network by connecting with fellow entrepreneurial-minded individuals in the greater Baltimore area.

Art Law Clinic - Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Sat, May 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

An art law clinic is your first step for getting legal support for your creative practice. One-on-one sessions connect artists with attorneys who understand the unique challenges of creative work.

Sat, May 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn 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.

AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration

Sat, May 02, 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, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

A vibrant community gathering to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.

On the Ball With Spinny

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

This upbeat, dynamic program features fun and amazing basketball skills while teaching the importance of education, respect, goal setting, determination and perseverance.

Animal Ambassadors

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room

Interact with a variety of animals with Jenn's Uncommon Critters, a nonprofit rescue and interactive animal education program focusing on reptiles, invertebrates and small mammals.

STEAM Saturday

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Professor Mike's Science and Magic Show

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Be Involved - Hygiene Kits

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

This program includes small space design principles, how to prepare soil, what tools work best for the job, and planting and garden maintenance.

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Earn service-learning hours by helping us revitalize our teen hygiene center. Supplies provided.

Oversized Card Games

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Play Old Maid or Go Fish using oversized cards. No experience needed.

Art of Henna in Asia - Build Your Own Design Workshop

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Towson Branch

Henna artist Chelsea Stevenson demonstrates how to create beautiful henna using fresh, natural designs. Learn how these designs are used throughout the Asian continent.

Sat, May 02, 3:30pm - 3:45pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.

Sat, May 02, 3:45pm - 4:00pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.

Sat, May 02, 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.

The 36-Hour Day With Dr. Peter V. Rabins - Spotlight on Caregiving

Sat, May 02, 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.

Comics Swap

Sun, May 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area,Public Service Area

Finished reading all of your comics, but don't want to recycle them? Discover new titles and find a happy home for your old single issues, graphic novels and manga.

Sunday Chat

Sun, May 03, 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.

Animal Ambassadors

Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Interact with a variety of animals with Jenn's Uncommon Critters, a nonprofit rescue and interactive animal education program focusing on reptiles, invertebrates and small mammals.

Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Co-author Dr. Peter V. Rabins speaks about the latest edition of the caregiving classic, The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People With Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss.

AANHPI Heritage Story Time

Sun, May 03, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month through stories and music.

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

Mon, May 04, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Loch Raven 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.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Mon, May 04, 9:30am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Adults with physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities along with caregivers are welcome to join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.

Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

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

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Star Wars Story Time

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

May the 4th be with you. Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement at this sci-fi story time.

Little Chef - Star Wars Day

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville 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.

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

May the 4th be with you. Craft some delicious Star Wars-themed snacks while practicing kitchen skills. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Recommended for preschoolers.

Meet and Greet Star Wars Characters - With the 501st Legion

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Yoda Suncatcher

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:45am

White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area

May the 4th be with you. Be one with the Force and make a tissue paper suncatcher of Yoda.

Mon, May 04, 11:45am - 12:45pm

White Marsh Branch

Celebrate May the 4th with the 501st Legion as they portray characters in the Star Wars universe.

Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens

Mon, May 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.

Mon, May 04, 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.

Paws and Relax Before Finals

Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

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

Mon, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

De-stress before finals with our therapy dog, Silas. You can also relax with some stress-relief art activities.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, May 04, 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.

Mario Kart Tournament - Teen Gaming

Mon, May 04, 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.

Game Changers Series Book Club - Featuring Book 3: Tough Guy

Mon, May 04, 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.

Computers for Beginners - Navigating Windows

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Learn computer basics while improving your mouse skills. Topics include using the start menu, opening applications and switching between windows. Limited space available; first come, first served.

Mental Health Awareness Month - Anti-Stress Kits and Mother's Day Basket Decorating

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Help Mom relax. Learn about items that can help deal with stress and anxiety. Then build a kit and decorate a basket for the mother in your life.

Essex NAMI Family Support Group

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Essex Branch - Study Room 2

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.

White Marsh Writers Group

Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Celebrate the joy that comes from living your most authentic life with books featuring LGBTQ+ characters, plus a craft.

Maker Monday - Dinosaurs

Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Help make dinosaurs to decorate the branch for the Summer Reading Challenge and make one to take home.

Toddler Pajama Story Time

Mon, May 04, 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.

Open History Room

Tue, May 05, 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 - Maurice Sendak

Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 10:45am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

YMCA Head Start Information Table

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area

Learn about the YMCA Head Start program that provides free early childhood education and family support services to help young children learn, grow and get ready for school.

Star Wars Story Time and Craft

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Calling all Jedi Knights. Join us for a Star Wars-themed story time and craft. We explore stories and rhymes from a galaxy far, far away followed by a craft. Costumes welcome.

Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, May 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.

Tue, May 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.

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

Tue, May 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.

This event is full

Tue, May 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Be Involved - Snuffle Mats

Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Smoking Cessation

Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

The Power of Medicine and Community Engagement - With Author Dr. Panagis "G" Galiatsatos

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Dr. G launches his new book, Medicine for the Greater Good: Achieving the Promise of Medicine Through Community Engagement, joined by friends and colleagues who have shared his advocacy journey.

Stitch and Sip - A Yarn Spinning Social

Tue, May 05, 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.

Mother's Day Paper Bouquet

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Randallstown Branch - COLAB

Celebrate Mother's Day by crafting a lasting flower bouquet out of paper. Supplies provided.

History Alive! - Margaret Brent

Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Actress Mary Ann Jung brings to life Margaret Brent--the first woman in America to own land, the nation's earliest female lawyer and the first to demand the right to vote.

Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training

Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor

This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.

North Point Book Club

Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of The Crash by Freida McFadden.

Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 06, 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.

Cancelled

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch

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, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 06, 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.

Read With a Ranger

Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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 Drop-Ins - Information Table

Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

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

Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Essex Branch

Connect with an intimate partner violence (IPV) advocate, community resource specialist or job developer in our drop-in center.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area

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

Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table

Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.

Speaker Series - Eric Reisman

Wed, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Author Eric Reisman discusses his book The Boys From the Bronx: A Story of Brotherly Love Forged in War and Peace.

Be Involved - GBMC Newborn Care Kits

Wed, May 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.

Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Teens can earn service-learning hours while assembling care kits for newborns at GBMC.

Dundalk Family Crisis Center

Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.

Battle of the Books

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Pretty Boy Elementary School competes in the 2026 Battle of the Books.

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford: The Hive

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

Recording Studio Basics

Wed, May 06, 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

Amazing Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Join fans of the Pokémon video game, card game and TV show for socializing, card trading, competitions, and crafts. You are welcome to bring your own Switch and controller if able.

Garden Group

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Connect with the community and beautify the parking lot garden beds by planting, weeding, mulching and watering.

White Marsh Book Club

Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus.

Pajama Story Time

Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.

LEGO Fun

Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.

Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Create colorful, handmade blooms. Using simple materials (like pipe cleaners), learn how to twist and shape several types of flowers.

Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.

This event is full

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 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.

Harm Reduction Program - Drugs and Vaping

Thu, May 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Learn the definition of drugs; the impact of drugs, alcohol and vaping on tweens and teens; and how to reduce harm related to drugs, alcohol and vaping.

An Immigration Story - With the Jewish Museum of Maryland

Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

An interactive look at the history of Eastern European Jewish immigration through Baltimore's Locust Point Pier between 1889-1915.

Teen Hangout Hour

Thu, May 07, 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.

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

Freestyle Art Session

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

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

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, May 07, 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.

Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Be Involved - GBMC Newborn Care Kits

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

Teens can earn service-learning hours while assembling care kits for newborns at GBMC.

Gaming Hour

Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch - Public Service Area

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

Behind the Book - Gathered With Gabrielle Cerberville

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Author Gabrielle Cerberville presents an informative, entertaining introduction to lacto-fermentation using foraged ingredients to introduce her book Gathered.

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

Trivia for Adults

Thu, May 07, 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.

Crafts and Conversation

Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room

Make your own simple terrarium. Supplies provided.

Zentangle®

Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Virtual - ACE

Join a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and learn to use this step-by-step method to create something unexpected and creative.

Thu, May 07, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

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

Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Stay Active for Life - Aging Optimally

Fri, May 08, 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, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gurminder "Monty" Ahuja offers practical advice on maintaining joint health.

Baby Rave

Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Show us your best moves as we dance and jump around to toddler-friendly dance music.

Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 08, 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 - Fuse Bead Fun

Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

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

Fri, May 08, 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.

Yoga for Beginners

Fri, May 08, 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.

Machaya Klezmer

Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area

Machaya is referred to as one of the best klezmer bands in the U.S. by The Washington Post. Join us for an hour of music, song and fun with this nationally acclaimed band.

Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space

Fri, May 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 08, 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, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.

Sat, May 09, 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.

Caturday Adoption Celebration

Sat, May 09, 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.

Community Shred Day

Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only.

Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)

Find your forever friend at this popular semi-annual event.

Hands-on History - Mini Guitars

Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Catonsville Branch - History Room

Welcome to Catonsville: Music City, Maryland. Stop by the History Room to create your own mini guitar. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Sat, May 09, 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.

Content Creator Bootcamp - Get Your Social Media Strategy in Shape

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Sollers Point Branch

Learn to master your social media moment, produce engaging content and build a content creation career that really works.

This event is full

Sat, May 09, 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.

Zentangle® - Spotlight on Caregiving

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Sat, May 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Join a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and learn to use this step-by-step method to create something unexpected and creative.

An Afternoon of Art - Eastern Technical High School (ETHS) Art Reception

Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

An afternoon of creativity and celebration. Enjoy refreshments as we showcase the incredible work of ETHS art students and honor the dedication of their AP art students.

The Pynkverse Painting Experience

Sat, May 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Loch Raven 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.

Animal Ambassadors

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Interact with a variety of animals with Jenn's Uncommon Critters, a nonprofit rescue and interactive animal education program focusing on reptiles, invertebrates and small mammals.

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor

Enjoy a short story and explore the concepts of kindness and courage by painting a wood-carved figure from the Pynkverse. Presented by Sawtistic. Appropriate for ages 4-10.

A Perfect Frenzy With Andrew Lawler

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Discover the dramatic and little-known events in Virginia that helped ignite the American Revolution.

Jigsaw Puzzle and Board Game Swap

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Tired of your old jigsaw puzzles and board games? Looking for something new for those rainy days at home? Bring your gently used puzzles and board games to the branch for a community exchange.

An Introduction to Taiko - The Art of Japanese Drumming

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

This interactive program features the performance of both traditional and contemporary songs and rhythms of taiko.

Be in Tune - Singer-Songwriter ZADIA

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Enjoy an afternoon of music with local vocalist ZADIA who sings from her repertoire of R&B, jazz and neo-soul music.

Be Involved - Pollinator Gardening

Sat, May 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

This program includes small space design principles, how to prepare soil, what tools work best for the job, and planting and garden maintenance.

Sat, May 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Earn service-learning hours by helping plant a pollinator garden at the branch, decorating plant labels and planting starter seeds in pots for customers to take.

Sat, May 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Loch Raven 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.

Sun, May 10, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your gently used jigsaw puzzles to share with others, then take a few home for yourself. Puzzles are displayed on a table. Please tape your boxes before bringing them.

Sun, May 10, 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.

Flowers and Fruits With Maryland Master Gardeners

Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Learn about flowers and fruits with Maryland Master Gardeners. Story time and craft included.

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

Mon, May 11, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your gently used jigsaw puzzles to share with others, then take a few home for yourself. Puzzles are displayed on a table. Please tape your boxes before bringing them.

Mon, May 11, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area

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, May 11, 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, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

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

Move and Groove Story Time

Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville 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.

SNAP Benefits Eligibility

Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Owings Mills Branch

Attendees receive a completion certificate, a prescription for naloxone and a kit containing the medication. This is a 10- to 15-minute drop-in training; no registration required.

Mon, May 11, 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.

Introducing the Healthy Heart Ambassador Program - Information Table

Mon, May 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

White Marsh Branch - Public Service Area

Healthy Heart Ambassador is a free program that teaches how to monitor your blood pressure and educates on the dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH), with incentives to make healthier choices.

Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens

Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area

Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine

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

Mon, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Arbutus Branch

A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.

Be Involved - Reading Buddies

Mon, May 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

This program includes small space design principles, how to prepare soil, what tools work best for the job, and planting and garden maintenance.

Mon, May 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Children's Area

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

Creative Writing Workshop

Mon, May 11, 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.

History Room Research Hours

Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

Pajama Story Time

Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Crochet and Cookies

Mon, May 11, 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.

Zentangle® - Spotlight on Caregiving

Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Join a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and learn to use this step-by-step method to create something unexpected and creative.

Toddler Pajama Story Time

Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

Joins us for a lively discussion of Now Is the Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson.

Tue, May 12, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your gently used jigsaw puzzles to share with others, then take a few home for yourself. Puzzles are displayed on a table. Please tape your boxes before bringing them.

Open History Room

Tue, May 12, 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.

Sensory Social - Libraries for All

Tue, May 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sollers Point Branch

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

Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, May 12, 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.

Be Artistic - Libraries for All

Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Tue, May 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Open Recording Studio Session for Teens

Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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.

Tue, May 12, 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.

Red Flags of Advertising and Scams - Protecting Seniors and Caregivers in Today's Marketplace

Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Learn how to recognize misleading ads, avoid falling victim to scams and safeguard your hard-earned money at this eye-opening session presented by the Better Business Bureau.

National Diabetes Prevention Program - Prevent T2: A CDC-Proven Program to Prevent Type-2 Diabetes

Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room

Chef Laurie Boucher presents a fun, hands-on Southern Italian pasta-making workshop.

This event is full

Introduction to Tarot

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Learn the basics of the 78-card deck, what the card symbols and relationships mean, and how tarot can be used as a tool for self-reflection, creative practice and personal empowerment.

3D Printing for Beginners

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Wilson Room

Let's build things together. During this librarian-guided training, learn the basics of how 3D printing works and become certified to use a branch 3D printer independently.

Pikesville Chess Night

Tue, May 12, 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.

Catonsville Book Club

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Join us for a lively discussion of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. June's selection is The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen.

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

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Indulge in a rousing discussion of It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey and enjoy a themed mocktail.

Stitch and Lit

Tue, May 12, 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.

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 13, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your gently used jigsaw puzzles to share with others, then take a few home for yourself. Puzzles are displayed on a table. Please tape your boxes before bringing them.

Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Totally Untidy Toddler Time

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play stations as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.

Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 13, 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.

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Books and Conversation

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Arbutus Branch

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

Mobile Career Center

Wed, May 13, 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.

Wed, May 13, 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.

Cancelled

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Loch Raven Branch

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, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Build With Us

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Towson Branch - Children's Area

Bring your creativity and build with different materials.

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Randallstown Branch - Children's Area

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

Family Crisis Center

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Rosedale Branch - Public Computers

A tabling event to learn about Family Crisis Center resources.

Sensory Social - Libraries for All

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Essex Branch - Public Service Area

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

Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Randallstown Branch - Randallstown 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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.

Speaker Series - Beatrice Lang

Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Johns Hopkins University lecturer and Yiddish Language Program Director Dr. Beatrice Lang presents "A Thousand Years of Yiddish Language and Culture."

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens

Wed, May 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.

Wed, May 13, 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.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

Wed, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Wed, May 13, 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.

Adult Craft and Create - Crochet Scarves for Beginners

Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

Studies show that crocheting can help reduce stress, manage anxiety and improve mindfulness. In celebration of Mental Health Month, learn a few basic crochet skills to start a beginner scarf project.

Recording Studio Basics

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Babka Bake - Jewish American Heritage Month

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Towson Branch - Towson Room

Join Chef Paula Shoyer for an evening chocolate babka workshop. Everyone takes home a delicious babka to bake and enjoy.

Board Game Night

Wed, May 13, 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.

Pajama Story Time

Wed, May 13, 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.

Maryland on Vacation - Unwinding in the Free State, 1875-1952

Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

When did Marylanders start taking vacations? Where did they go? How did they get there?

Handmade Hangout - Tiny Cherry Blossom Portraits

Wed, May 13, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Whether you recently graduated, moved to town or are looking to add new people to your circle, it can be hard to make friends as an adult. Come hangout, create and meet new people.

Thu, May 14, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your gently used jigsaw puzzles to share with others, then take a few home for yourself. Puzzles are displayed on a table. Please tape your boxes before bringing them.

Thu, May 14, 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.

Small Business Counseling

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Thu, May 14, 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.

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Essex Branch - Children's Area

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

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.

Mobile Career Center

Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.

Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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.

Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room

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

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Towson Branch - Towson Room

It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sollers Point Branch

This program includes small space design principles, how to prepare soil, what tools work best for the job, and planting and garden maintenance.

Thu, May 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.

Resume Assistance and Interview Prep for Tweens and Teens

Thu, May 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.

Thu, May 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room

If you need help with your resume or want to participate in a mock job interview, this is the program for you.

Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Be Involved - Franklin Woodland Trail Cleanup

Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Woodlawn Branch

Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Franklin Woodland Trail

Help keep your community clean by joining us at the Franklin Woodland Trail for a cleanup. Supplies provided. Participants earn service-learning hours for their hard work.

Teen Time at the Library

Thu, May 14, 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.

Plant and Cutting Swap

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Bring in 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.

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Pikesville Branch

A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arbutus Branch

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

Recording Studio Open Office Hours

Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Arbutus Branch

Bring your own supplies and work on personal crochet projects in a relaxed, community setting at this self-directed crochet time.

Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1

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

Knit and Stitch

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

North Point Branch

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

Make Your Own Junk Journal

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room

Make your own junk journal--a handmade book from repurposed materials. It's a calming, creative activity that supports mental health by easing stress and encouraging self-expression.

Mystery Bag Art Challenge

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Point Branch - North Point Computer Lab

Make your own creation from items in a mystery bag. Additional materials to help create your masterpiece provided. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

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

An Evening of A Cappella With Doox of Yale

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Towson Branch - Towson 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.

Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)

Doox of Yale is an award-winning, all-gender tenor/bass a cappella ensemble known for rich harmonies and energetic performances. The group sings everything from jazz to contemporary pop.

Reisterstown Readers Book Club

Thu, May 14, 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, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard

Join us for a lively discussion of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Family Bingo

Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Play and win prizes with family-friendly bingo.

Adult Crafting - Tiny Bookmaking

Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room

Learn how to make a tiny book out of a single sheet of paper and design a decorative cover.

Skin Cancer Tabling - Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Fri, May 15, All day

Cockeysville Branch

Bring your gently used jigsaw puzzles to share with others, then take a few home for yourself. Puzzles are displayed on a table. Please tape your boxes before bringing them.

Fri, May 15, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Hereford Branch - Public Service Area

A sun safety and skin cancer prevention tabling event, led by team members from University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.

Be Sensory Social - Libraries for All

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room

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

Fri, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room

Throw your hands up in the air and dance the morning away at our toddler-friendly dance party.

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room

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

Fri, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room

Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.