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Native Butterflies and Moths
Raising and Care
2026-08-01 14:00:00
2026-08-01 15:30:00
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Native Butterflies and Moths
Explore native butterflies and moths in a hands-on presentation by the Maryland Natural History Society. See live specimens and learn how to support and raise these insects from caterpillar to adult.
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Saturday, August 01
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch
Catonsville Meeting RoomExplore native butterflies and moths in a hands-on presentation by the Maryland Natural History Society. See live specimens and learn how to support and raise these insects from caterpillar to adult.
The Lepidoptery Club (Lep Club) from the Maryland Natural History Society presents Introduction to Native Butterflies and Moths and How to Raise Them. Learn the proper practices for caring for these fascinating insects through every stage of their life cycle—from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis or cocoon, and finally to adult butterfly or moth.
The Lep Club brings examples of live moths and butterflies at various life stages, along with host plants and mounted native species for display. This program offers a friendly introduction to butterflies and moths, covering their life cycles, common native species and the plants they rely on.
Learn how to create a welcoming garden, care for and raise caterpillars, and maintain a clean, healthy habitat. The Lep Club also shares simple ways to help butterflies and moths survive the winter so they can emerge strong in the spring.
Depending on availability, participants may have the opportunity to take home caterpillars to raise—please bring a covered container if you are interested.
AGE GROUP: | Tween (12-13 years) | Teen (14-17 years) | Late Elementary (9-11 years) | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Community and Civic Engagement | Authors and Speakers |
Catonsville Branch
Phone: 410-887-0951
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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, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us for music, sidewalk chalk and bubbles -- fun for all ages and a perfect way to soak up the sunshine.
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Point Branch
Join us at Jalapeños Market for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Acompáñenos en Jalapeños Market para cuentos y canciones en español e inglés.
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free, on-the-spot opioid overdose response training on recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using intranasal naloxone.
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Join us on Thursdays for LEGO brick building after lunch. We can't wait to see what you'll create!
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Create your own dinosaur-themed board game and learn the mechanics of how board games work.
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Thu, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for a fun, relaxed afternoon of crafting. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Thu, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Calling all Warrior Cats fans. Join us for games, crafts and quizzes based on the Warrior Cats series by Erin Hunter. Create your own Warrior Cat name and find out which clan you belong in.
Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play multiplayer on our Nintendo Switch 2 or PlayStation 5.
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Paint a background and then form a dinosaur shape using pasta. Supplies provided.
Thu, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Create your own glitter dinosaur keychain.
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Cancelled
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Create your own Jurassic habitat in a jar. Materials provided; just bring your creativity. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Have fun and compete with other trivia fans.
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Celebrate Maryland's 250th anniversary by creating sparkling star-shaped diamond art magnets in red, white and blue. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Fri, Jul 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Fri, Jul 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Towson Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Fri, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services. Registration and consent form required.
Fri, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Connect with a DMC Empowering Health Services representative. They offer free information and referrals surrounding mental health and substance abuse services in addition to resources.
Fri, Jul 24, 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.
Fri, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around dinosaurs and archeology.
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Children and parents discover there's a world of music waiting to be uncovered as we sing, play, create and dance along to this live, interactive, music performance.
Fri, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Drop in for notarization of some common personal and legal documents of up to three pages at no charge.
Fri, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Explore gentle self-care using traditional Chinese medicine and essential oils to support mental clarity, relaxation and overall mind-body well-being.
Fri, Jul 24, 5:15pm - 7:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
After we close the building, we reopen it just for teens to have fun. Play games, do activities and take a fun picture in our photobooth. Free snacks provided.
Fri, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Tonight, the branch is open just for teens. Cosplays welcome and food provided. Teens only.
Sat, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Teens may earn service-learning hours for assisting in our community garden alongside adult volunteers.
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parkville-Carney Branch - 2nd Floor
Earn service-learning hours by packing dental care kits.
This event is full
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Meet live reptile ambassadors, including Red our velociraptor, and experience dino-sized excitement the whole family will love. Roars highly encouraged. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Sat, Jul 25, 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.
Sat, Jul 25, 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 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.
Sat, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Painted window screens are a folk art form that originated in Baltimore. Learn about their history from artist Michael Seipp and create your own small masterpiece. Materials provided.
This event is full
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Meet live reptile ambassadors, including Red our velociraptor, and experience dino-sized excitement the whole family will love. Roars highly encouraged.
Sat, Jul 25, 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.
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Are you curious about careers that don't involve sitting at a desk all day? Learn what it's like to work in the natural sciences industry and hear from industry professionals during a Q&A session.
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Upcycle an old stuffed animal into a unique artistic oddity. Supplies provided.
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Make dinosaur eggs, find and excavate dinosaur eggs, and play games with--you guessed it--dinosaur eggs.
Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Learn healthy lifestyle choices that help you manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Coloring supplies available.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arbutus Branch
Meet the animals and staff from the Maryland State Fair. Learn what happens at the largest agricultural celebration in Maryland and why it is a great time for the whole family.
Mon, Jul 27, 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.
Mon, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Join us on Mondays for a relaxed afternoon of crafting. Supplies and good vibes provided.
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us on Mondays for a new craft each week. Supplies provided.
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Make your own dinosaur-themed luminary with paint and stencils.
Mon, Jul 27, 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.
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity like Uno, Jenga or button making.
Mon, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Mon, Jul 27, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Roar into summer at our dino-mite story time. Join us for a prehistoric adventure filled with roaring fun, delightful dinosaur tales and a take-home craft designed to spark young imaginations.
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Calling trainers of all ages. Join us once a month for a variety of activities, including crafts, gaming and trading. Bring your own PokéGear and hang with other trainers.
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Calling all teen readers. Chat about your newest reading obsessions with other enthusiasts. Make friends while exercising your right to read.
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Enjoy an evening learning to crochet or bring your own crochet project to work on while you socialize.
This event is full
Mon, Jul 27, 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.
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Tue, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Further develop your skills with Microsoft Excel by learning about formulas, filtering, conditional formatting and more.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch
Learn about the littlest creatures that live all around us: bugs. Go on a bug hunt and create your own bug.
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown 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, Jul 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 2
Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Branch - Study Room 1
Drop-in hours where homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness can connect with a social worker who helps them access services available in the VA and the community.
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area,Study Room C
The Baltimore County Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program is staffing a table on the public floor to provide education and assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking/vaping.
Tue, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Students ages 5 and up explore creative new territory inspired by our most beloved visionary artists, their unusual art materials and their unforgettable stories.
Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Drop in for gaming. Play some classics or discover a new favorite. Both video and board games are available.
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Turn a boring black bookmark into something personal and colorful using only a scratching tool and your imagination. Supplies provided.
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Use watercolors to explore tape resist art and create your own dinosaur or other design.
Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Make and create with new friends in a relaxed environment. Today's craft: Jump into our Summer Reading theme by making dinosaur jewelry.
Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Unearth your creativity with a variety of dinosaur-themed crafts. Limited space and supplies; first come, first served.
Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Towson 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.
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sollers Point Branch - Outside
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Wed, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Discover what kinds of animals live in Maryland and what their roles in our ecosystem are. Get an up-close encounter with some of Marshy Point's animal ambassadors to find out.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Meet some of the animals that call Maryland home. Learn about their habitats and how you can make your neighborhood--and even your backyard--wildlife-friendly.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 10:50am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Use real seashells to stamp intricate patterns into air-dry clay to make your own necklace.
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Save lives and show your support by donating blood. Your blood donation can save up to three lives. Contact the branch or Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment.
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Elementary-age children who have learned to read but could benefit from some extra practice can find a patient ear with one of our teen volunteers.
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Meet Pterry and Sheldon, our Summer Reading puppets, as we read some stories and learn all about dinosaurs, archaeology, and the ancient world.
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
An hour of games, crafts, activities and more.
Wed, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Craft colorful slime with a hidden dinosaur inside. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Play VR games with us on PlayStation 4.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Become a rock detective to learn how to "read" the secrets of Earth's layers like chapters in a storybook. Then build a delicious, no-bake layered dessert inspired by geological strata.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Meet the dinosaurs of Maryland and interact with paleontologists from the Dinosaur Park. This is a pop-up museum where families can come and go as they like, ask questions and see objects up close.
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Defenders of Animal Rights
In partnership with Defenders of Animal Rights, the Hereford Branch seeks children who love animals and would like to practice their reading skills. Program takes place at DOAR, 14412 Old York Road.
This event is full
Wed, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Craft a whimsical wind chime using thread, colored beads and tiny bells. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Bring a board game; go home with a new one. Stay and play with your friends or make some new friends.
Wed, Jul 29, 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
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Learn classic watercolor techniques from artist Kas Rohm. Experiment with brush techniques using liquid watercolor to create a variety of tree architectures.
This event is full
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Unearth dinosaurs and great storytelling with Blue Sky Puppet Theatre's newest show featuring their original song, "I Dig Reading."
Thu, Jul 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. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 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.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Jalapeno's Market
Join us at Jalapeños Market as we encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Randallstown Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Children's Area
Join us on Thursdays for LEGO brick building after lunch. We can't wait to see what you'll create!
Thu, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Thu, Jul 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.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Play and win prizes at an evening of dinosaur-themed, family-friendly bingo.
Cancelled
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Angel Park Amphitheater
A Tyrannosaurus rex was spotted at the Perry Hall Branch. Escape to safety by completing our outdoor obstacle course.
Thu, Jul 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.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
A roundtable discussion about songwriting led by our recording studio specialist, Chris Freeland.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
To celebrate International Day of Friendship, bring a friend and make friendship bracelets together. Or make one for yourself and one to give to a friend later. Materials provided.
Fri, Jul 31, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch
Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
Fri, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch
Join librarians from the Owings Mills Branch at Northwest Regional Park to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes at this outdoor story time for the whole family.
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Roland Park
Join librarians from the Towson Branch at Lake Roland Park for an outdoor reading and crafting event. Enjoy a walk on the story trail while reading the book together. Followed by a fun craft.
Fri, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Cancelled
Fri, Jul 31, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Connect with a DMC Empowering Health Services representative. They offer free information and referrals surrounding mental health and substance abuse services in addition to resources.
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
We travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible.
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Unearth dinosaurs and great storytelling with Blue Sky Puppet Theatre's newest show featuring their original song, "I Dig Reading."
Sat, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch
Adult volunteers instruct teens on how to care for flowers and produce by performing routine maintenance on the Catonsville Branch Community Garden.
Sat, Aug 01, 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.
Sat, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Get together with other Pokémon enthusiasts for games, crafts and activities.
Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Fairies, lovers and mischief await! Join our table reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Select a role, read along with fellow participants and experience Shakespeare's comedy in a relaxed setting.
Sat, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around dinosaurs and archeology.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Are you curious about careers that don't involve sitting at a desk all day? Learn what it's like to work in the information sciences industry and hear from industry professionals during a Q&A.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor
Explore how fossils form and why they're important. See real fossils from Maryland and learn what they reveal about the region's ancient past and Earth's history.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Children and parents discover there's a world of music waiting to be uncovered as we sing, play, create and dance along with this live, interactive, music performance.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Owings Mills Branch - 1st Floor Programming Room
Discover fun series for early readers and build excitement around reading as you gear up for the new school year. Enjoy read-alouds, a craft and literacy-building games on the theme of dinosaurs.
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Explore native butterflies and moths in a hands-on presentation by the Maryland Natural History Society. See live specimens and learn how to support and raise these insects from caterpillar to adult.
Sat, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 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.
Sat, Aug 01, 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.