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Voices of Clay

Instruments of the Ancient Americas
2026-04-07 18:30:00 2026-04-07 19:30:00 America/New_York Voices of Clay Take an immersive, multisensory journey into the world of ancient sound through live demonstrations of instruments from the pre-Columbian Americas. Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Tuesday, April 07
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 18:30:00 2026-04-07 19:30:00 America/New_York Voices of Clay Take an immersive, multisensory journey into the world of ancient sound through live demonstrations of instruments from the pre-Columbian Americas. Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room

Catonsville Branch

Catonsville Meeting Room

Take an immersive, multisensory journey into the world of ancient sound through live demonstrations of instruments from the pre-Columbian Americas.

Instruments demonstrated include whistling bottles, polyphonic flutes, trumpets, whistles and rattles, as well as some faithful historical recreations. After the demonstration, take a turn and learn how to make music with the ocarina, a ceramic flute that has been made by many different cultures for thousands of years.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adult | New Adult (18-25) | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Performances and Receptions | History |

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Catonsville Branch
Phone: 410-887-0951
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CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Mar 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.
BiblioBOP
Fri, Mar 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.
Dance a Story
Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch
A multifaceted program geared toward kinesthetic learning.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Mar 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.
Baby Rave
Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Hustle your little heart out at our party featuring toddler-friendly dance music. Limited space available; first come, first served. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Teen Time
Fri, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Birding by the Branch
Sat, Mar 28, 9:00am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch
A fall birding walk beginning and ending at the branch led by an expert from the Baltimore Bird Club. All levels of birding experience welcome.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 28, 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.
LEGO Design Challenge
Sat, Mar 28, 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.
Paws to Read
Sat, Mar 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.
Henna Workshop - Magic Kitchen Mixology and Design
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Henna artist Chelsea Stevenson shares the history of henna, where it is most used, why henna is typically a women-centered activity and how it can encourage self-care.
Local Author Showcase
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Meet local authors from all genres of adult and children's books.
Let's Play Spades
Sat, Mar 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Play spades, a trick-taking card game. Attendees of all skill levels from experienced players to beginners are welcome.
Paws to Read
Sat, Mar 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.
Henna Workshop - Magic Kitchen Mixology and Design 
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Henna artist Chelsea Stevenson shares the history of henna, where it is most used, why henna is typically a women-centered activity and how it can encourage self-care.  
New Adult Hangout - DIY Trophies
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Unplug and unwind in a chill environment with new people. Warm up a hot glue gun and create your own trophy from toys, trinkets and knickknacks Supplies provided. Intended for adults ages 18-25.
Basic Machine Sewing - Make an Apron
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Learn basic machine sewing techniques as you make an apron. This program is designed for ages 9-13.
This event is full
Materials of Science Soccer
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Have FIFA fever? Dissect a soccer ball to discover how the materials used to create a ball make it fun, bouncy and shiny.
STEM Saturday - Powerful Paper Towers
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Using only paper and tape, try to create the tallest structure that will hold a heavy book.
Teen Advisory Board Presents - Cultural Exchange
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area,COLAB,Public Service Area,Teen Area
Explore the world with a teen-led cultural exchange, where participants use their "passports" to visit different countries at themed stations throughout the branch. Can you find them all?
Winter Lip Balm
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Make some scented lip balm. Supplies provided; first come, first served.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family. 
Booked for Baltimore County Public Library - Pulitzer Prize Winner Percival Everett
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite
An unforgettable afternoon with Percival Everett, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner and one of the most inventive, fearless voices in contemporary fiction.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Mar 30, 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 30, 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, Mar 30, 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 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Mar 30, 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 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Trains and Tracks
Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Mar 30, 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 - Police Officer
Mon, Mar 30, 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, Mar 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.
Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens
Mon, Mar 30, 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, Mar 30, 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.
Teen Time
Mon, Mar 30, 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, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Mar 30, 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 30, 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.
The Case of the Murdered Muckraker - With Mystery Writer Rob Osler
Mon, Mar 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Harriet Morrow, a spunky, bike-riding, independent, lesbian P.I. in turn-of-the-20th century Chicago, is back on the case in this historical mystery inspired by a real-life Windy City detective.
A Taste of the Library - Streaming Movies and eBooks
Mon, Mar 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Enjoy a snack while learning how to access fun digital content on our website. Tonight, we explore streaming movies from Kanopy and hoopla and ebooks from Libby and CloudLibrary.
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Mar 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
CASH Campaign
Tue, Mar 31, 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 31, 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.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Mar 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 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 31, 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.
Pathways to Housing - A Community Resource Fair
Tue, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn about housing resources for renters, older adults, homebuyers and more.
Planning for the Future - Estate Planning
Tue, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Owings Mills Branch
Learn about estate planning from the Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center.
Teen Time
Tue, Mar 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
Puzzle Play
Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Piece together your fun. Kids can explore puzzles, make new friends and enjoy playful problem-solving at the library.
Know Your Rights as a Renter - Disability and Fair Housing Laws
Tue, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Learn about fair housing laws and your rights when navigating the intersection of disability and renting. Economic Action Maryland Fund presents information and offers time for a Q&A session.
Teen Time
Tue, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Teen Time
Tue, Mar 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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.
Celebrating Women's Art - Lillian Blades
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn about contemporary artist Lillian Blades and create a simple, vibrant collage inspired by her work.
Owings Mills Book Club
Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 01, 9:30am - 9:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
CASH Campaign
Wed, Apr 01, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
Empower Your Parenting - A Workshop on Teaching Kids Boundaries & Consent
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Caregivers and children learn about boundaries and consent with TurnAround, Inc.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Wednesday morning for board games, bingo and other activities that support individuals who experience a variety of developmental disabilities.
Be Playful
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play activities as your child builds communication, and early learning and reading skills.
Sensory Story Time
Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
LEGO Fun
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Create with LEGO blocks.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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 Open-Door Drop-In - Information Table
Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with an intimate partner violence (IPV) advocate, community resource specialist or job developer in our drop-in center.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
Teen Time
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens
Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Department of Health Harm Reduction - Information Table
Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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 - Dan Fesperman
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Award-winning author and former Baltimore Sun foreign correspondent Dan Fesperman joins us to talk about his newest spy thriller, Pariah.
LEGO Fun
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Teen Time
Wed, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Hang out at the branch every weekday after school for games, crafts and more.
Teen Time
Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
Mario Kart Tournament
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Test your skills against other teens in our video game tournaments. Participants should bring their Switch 1 controllers. Snacks provided.
Sit and Stitch
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
Spring-Themed Decoupage Craft
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Loch Raven Branch
Create a spring-themed trinket dish. Decoupage a scallop shell using colorful paper napkins and metallic paint. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Practice English at the Library
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
White Marsh Book Club
Wed, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin.
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
LEGO Fun
Wed, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
CASH Campaign
Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Professor Mike's Science and Magic Show
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Professor Mike explores the wonders of science through the lens of magic and juggling. 
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Healthy Heart Habits - Take Steps to Achieve Better Heart Health
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Fingerpainting
Thu, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Fingerpainting fun! Help us decorate the branch in time for spring.
Pop-Up Cinema - Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?
Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
A film about plastic bags evolves into a wholesale investigation into plastic's effects on our oceans, environment and bodies. (NR; 1 hour, 18 minutes)
Sink or Float
Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Within the allotted time and only using the supplies provided, can you build a boat that can float?
Paper Heart Flower Bouquets
Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Make a colorful bouquet with paper hearts and green paper straws.
Egg Carton Critters
Thu, Apr 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Create a fun and imaginative critter using recycled egg cartons. Participants will bring their animal to life in this hands-on craft.
Thursday Tween and Teen Time
Thu, Apr 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Teen Hangout Hour
Thu, Apr 02, 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, Apr 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.
Freestyle Art Session
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Reading Buddies
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Gaming Hour
Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.
Knit and Stitch
Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Be Involved - Pots of Joy
Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Help us celebrate National Library Week by spreading joy in our community.
Trivia for Adults
Thu, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Make your own tiny book charms. Supplies provided.
Zentangle®
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Practice English at the Library
Thu, Apr 02, 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, Apr 03, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Meet with a worker from Healthcare for the Homeless and get connected with resources and referrals.
CASH Campaign
Fri, Apr 03, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Books and Conversation
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books. Offered in partnership with the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Grow With Me
Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Decorate a pot and plant a plant to take home. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Family and Friends Story Time
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
LEGO Fun
Fri, Apr 03, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family.
Bunnies in the Library
Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Meet members of the Baltimore County 4-H Rabbit Club and some of their four-legged, nose-twitching friends.
Galaxy Tote Bags
Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Unleash your creativity as we make a custom galaxy silhouette tote bag. Materials provided; no prior experience necessary.
Family Craft Fest
Fri, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Visit different craft stations to make a variety of projects, including custom buttons, beaded bracelets, sticker collages and dried flower bookmarks.
Be Involved - Peer Tutoring and Study Space
Fri, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Do your homework with your friends in a relaxed, quiet environment; receive tutoring from your peers; or earn service-learning hours by tutoring your peers.
Professor Mike's Science and Magic Show
Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Professor Mike explores the wonders of science through the lens of magic and juggling.
Anime Club
Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 04, 9:00am - 10:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Stuffed Animal Spring Break Drop Off - Stuffie Sleepaway Camp
Sat, Apr 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Bring a stuffed animal or other toy friend to sleepaway camp at the branch. Receive emails with pictures as they enjoy their week of fun.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Practice English at the Library
Sat, Apr 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
CASH Campaign
Sat, Apr 04, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Parachute Fun
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Laugh, learn and move as you play parachute games that help build coordination, teamwork and listening skills.
Instrument Trial Day
Sat, Apr 04, 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.
Pokémon Club
Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Get together with other Pokémon enthusiasts for games, crafts and activities.
Bunny Story Time
Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Hop on in and enjoy some bunny stories and songs. Then meet members of the Baltimore County 4-H Rabbit Club along with some of their four-legged, nose-twitching friends.
Discover the Magic of Trees
Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Candle Making - Spotlight on Caregiving
Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Lashanta Jones, owner of the candle making company Patisserie Aromas, shows you how to make a soothing lavender candle.
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Ask a Master Gardener
Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
A gardener from the Master Gardener Program at the University of Maryland Extension answers your questions and offers gardening tips and resources.
Be Involved - Outside Grounds Cleanup
Sat, Apr 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
Help clean up the space surrounding the branch, making it beautiful, healthy and welcoming for all.
Playing With Poetry
Sat, Apr 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Unleash your creativity during National Poetry Month. Explore the cut-up technique popularized by writer William S. Burroughs and create a unique poem by rearranging text from old newspapers.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family.
STEAM Saturday
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.
Create an Upcycled Earth Collage
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) by creating a unique collage of the Earth.
Vegetable Gardening Basics
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
This presentation covers a range of great topics related to growing vegetables, including starting your first garden. 
Spring Egg Hunt
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Hop in and search for colorful eggs during this egg-stra-special event. A small craft to follow; while supplies last.
Be Involved - Community Cleanup
Sat, Apr 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Participate in our first community cleanup by volunteering to help pick up litter around the branch and earn service-learning hours.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Pokémon Trainer Academy
Sat, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Design your Poké Ball and complete different challenges to discover what Pokémon will go inside it.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 04, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Paws to Read
Sat, Apr 04, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Q&A With the Small Business Administration - One-on-One Appointments With an SBA Specialist
Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Arbutus Branch
Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Adults with physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities along with caregivers are welcome to join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.
Movie Monday
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Painting and coloring supplies available.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Juggling Funny Stories
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
Little Chef - Carrot Cake Parfait
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Hop into spring with a delicious twist on carrot cake. Your little one will use their scooping, mixing and layering skills to create this recipe. Recommended for preschoolers.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Family and Friends Story Time
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
LEGO Challenge
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create flower arrangements with LEGO blocks for display in the branch. Supplies provided.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family. 
Crumpled Paper Earth Day Craft
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn ways to care for our planet and make a colorful Earth Day craft with recycled crumpled paper.
Slime Time
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Create your own slime.
Juggling Funny Stories
Mon, Apr 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
Monday Crafternoon for Tweens and Teens
Mon, Apr 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Public Service Area
Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting in the study area. Supplies provided.
Chill Time - Taste Test
Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Join us for a special foodie edition of Chill Time.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Character sheets or pre-generated characters can be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Monday Crafternoon
Mon, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us each week for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Be Artistic - Libraries for All
Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to learn and create.
Computers for Beginners - Internet Skills
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Learn computer basics while improving your mouse skills. Topics include using a web browser, copy and paste, and upload and download. Limited space available; first come, first served.
Essex NAMI Family Support Group
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
A free and confidential group for loved ones of people living with mental health conditions. No insurance required. See a staff member about registration or register at bit.ly/popupfsgsx.
Game Changers Series Book Club - Featuring Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
A lively and inclusive discussion of Rachel Reid's Game Changers series, the steamy, heartfelt hockey romances that inspired the new show Heated Rivalry.
White Marsh Writers Group
Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Share your writing with like-minded people and improve your craft. Writers of all levels are welcome, whether exploring the world of writing or looking for feedback on a draft of their work.
Reading the Rainbow - Book Discussion and Craft
Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Celebrate the joy that comes from living your most authentic life with books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and a craft. Join us for a lively discussion of Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings.
Friends and Family Story Time: Juggling Funny Stories
Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
CASH Campaign
Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
CASH Campaign of Maryland provides free tax preparation for those who qualify. Appointment required.
Open History Room
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - History Room
Visit the History Room to view photographs and artifacts from Reisterstown's past, research your family history, or relive your days at Franklin High browsing through our yearbook collection.
Making Masterpieces Story Time - William Morris
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about an artist or art style, then try it out for yourself. Supplies provided.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Juggling Funny Stories
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Chris Fascione's interactive performance combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Be Social - Libraries for All
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Catonsville Branch
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Read With a Ranger - Story Time With a Park Ranger
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Meet a park ranger and listen to fun stories full of learning, adventure, creativity and more. Wonderful for young children and their caregivers. All ages of children are welcome to join.
Family and Friends Story Time
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
NAMI in the Library - Information Table
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Spring Break Salon With Lovelylaced Styles - A Hairstyling Workshop
Tue, Apr 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn the basics of hairstyling in this fun, hands-on workshop. Master simple hairstyles with guidance from a styling expert.
Be Involved - Snuggle Blankets for Animals
Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Earn service-learning hours making blankets and toys for cats and dogs in need. Items will be donated to local shelter Defenders of Animal Rights.
Paint a Stuffed Animal Portrait
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Paint a portrait of your favorite stuffed animal. Supplies provided, just bring your stuffed animal for reference. Supplies and space are limited.
Baltimore Hoop Love
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Baltimore Hoop Love is excited to bring hula hoops to audiences of all ages for interactive fun for the whole family.
Newspaper Owls
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Make an owl using newspaper and watercolors. Supplies provided.
Mario Kart Tournament
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Pick your favorite racer and strive for the gold medal in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Nintendo Switch and controllers provided.
Story Time in the Park
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
The Fields at Renaissance Park
An outdoor story time at The Fields at Renaissance Park. We'll read a story, sing a few songs, enjoy bubbles and draw with sidewalk chalk.
Spring Break Process Art
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
If you enjoy having fun, being creative and getting (a little) messy, this is the program for you. Exercise your imagination while creating a spring-themed work of art.
Snap Circuits
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Build fun designs using Snap Circuits.
Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens
Tue, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Teen Time
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Smoking Cessation
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Branch - Public Service Area
The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table on the public floor to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.
Be Involved - Lucky Rocks for Patients With Cancer
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Earn service-learning hours by painting lucky rocks with words of encouragement to be donated to local patients with cancer. Materials provided.
Stitch and Sip - A Yarn Spinning Social
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Bring a project or start a new one. Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for years or have never picked up a needle or hook, stop by for refreshments and chat with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts.
Voices of Clay - Instruments of the Ancient Americas
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Take an immersive, multisensory journey into the world of ancient sound through live demonstrations of instruments from the pre-Columbian Americas.
Sips and Swoons - A Book Club With a Bit of Spice
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Indulge in a rousing discussion of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams and enjoy a themed mocktail.
North Point Book Club
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Point Branch - North Point Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose.
Sit and Stitch
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
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