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One Maryland One Book
Saturday, October 10
11:00am - 12:00pm
Randallstown Branch
COLABJoin us for a lively discussion of this year's One Maryland One Book selection, No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore by Lawrence Burney.
One Maryland One Book is sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Maryland State Library Agency, Crowe, BGE: An Exelon Company, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adult | New Adult (18-25) | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Books and Reading |
TAGS: | One Maryland One Book |
Randallstown Branch
Phone: 410-887-0770
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Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM
| Mon, Sep 21 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Closed |
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Event Guidelines
- Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Notice of eight business days prior to the event is requested.
- For youth and family programs, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming Events
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Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Celebrate and give thanks on this full harvest moon. Read a book and do a craft in honor of the mid-autumn festival.
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Roll, squish and sculpt your own colorful playdough creations while developing fine motor skills and sparking your imagination. Materials provided. Space is limited.
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Share your favorite comic book, graphic novel or manga with fellow readers. Discover new recommendations, join the discussion and optionally bring comic books to swap.
Fri, Sep 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Fri, Sep 25, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Taste test, rank and guess the flavor of familiar snacks.
Sat, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Bring your favorite teddy bear, lovie or baby doll and join us for a special Teddy Bear Clinic.
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
The Traveling Book Club visits Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, where we share books about owls and learn about the eight species of owls that call Maryland home.
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Design, build and test your very own marble maze.
Sat, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Teens may earn service-learning hours while assembling care kits for newborns at GMBC.
Sat, Sep 26, 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 place.
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
Bring healthy, pest-free plants or cuttings to trade or simply come to meet fellow plant lovers and adopt a new green friend. Bring your own bags or containers.
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
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, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Meditative coloring is a creative and relaxing way to learn how to slow down, focus and express yourself through art.
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Transform your favorite book cover into a sparkling frame-worthy piece of art. Bring your own book or choose from a selection of printed cover art.
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Take an immersive, multisensory journey into the world of ancient sound through live demonstrations of instruments from the pre-Columbian Americas.
Sun, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reisterstown Branch
Sundays just got a little sweeter. Sunday hours from 1 to 5 p.m. are back in select branches. Meet a costumed storybook character and get free treats, while supplies last.
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Coloring supplies available.
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Enjoy a movement-themed story time with songs, music and activities meant to get your preschooler moving.
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Sep 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Grab your dice and roll for initiative. Join us for a drop-in game of Dungeons & Dragons (5E). Players of all skill levels welcome; pre-generated sheets available. Materials included.
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Mon, Sep 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Public Service Area
Join us every Monday afternoon for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Mon, Sep 28, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for a purr-fectly delightful story time celebrating Happy Cat Month.
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Bring your latest project and learn from each other. All levels of experience welcome.
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Sollers Point Branch
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Rescheduled
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 2:00pm
New date Tuesday, September 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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.
Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Tue, Sep 29, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Spend time with friends after school with a variety of crafts, activities and fun.
Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A
Join us for a lively discussion of Strange Buildings by Uketsu.
Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Tue, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult
This interactive session focuses on practical listening skills that help people feel heard during critical conversations and support respectful dialogue across different viewpoints.
Wed, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Conference Room
Free, in-person Magnet Program application assistance with the Multilingual Achievement Liaison (MLA) Team with Baltimore County Public Schools.
Wed, Sep 30, 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.
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Make a collage of your favorite things.
Wed, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Essex Branch
Drop in to learn about or sign up for NAMI Metro Baltimore's free support groups, classes and conversations.
Wed, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Wed, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Wed, Sep 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.
Wed, Sep 30, 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.
Wed, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
A fun-filled evening that includes stories, songs and a craft.
Wed, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sollers Point Branch
Put together bags for the community Trunk-or-Treat events.
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
We discuss the graphic novel Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology written and illustrated by Angela Hsieh.
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Journey through the colonial witch trials, from Connecticut to Virginia (with a stop in Maryland),
and uncover the truth behind the accusations.
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Explore music production foundations with our Recording Studio Specialist.
This event is full
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Earn service-learning hours by using your creative skills to help your community as we start turning the branch into a haunted house. Grab friends and help make spider webs, ghosts, signage and more.
Wed, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Create your own collaged cover on a journal. Supplies and the journal provided.
Wed, Sep 30, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Oct 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.
Thu, Oct 01, 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, early learning and reading skills.
Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 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.
Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Meet with our West Region Social Worker and Social Work Supervisor to explore library resources, referrals and community services available to you and your family.
Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Steve Glew spent the 1990s smuggling rare Pez dispensers into the U.S. from Eastern Europe -- making millions, until his arch-nemesis, the Pezident, decided to destroy him. (PG; 1 hour, 27 minutes)
Thu, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Thu, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Thu, Oct 01, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Spend time with friends, do crafts and gaming, and enjoy activities in the library.
Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Teens are welcome to join us for video games, pizza, snacks, crafts and more in our hangout space.
Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sollers Point Branch
Have fun creating your own style of art. Supplies provided.
Thu, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Thu, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Hang out and battle your friends on Nintendo Switch. For ages 9 and up.
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Former White House butler Alan DeValerio gives inside details about all the preparations involved in White House entertaining, and reveals his first-hand experiences with history.
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Oct 01, 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.
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Decorate your own mini pumpkin. Supplies provided.
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join us for the first of 12 sessions as we explore the universe with a NASA-created curriculum. In this session, make a model of the universe as you see it. You do not need to attend prior sessions.
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Join a Certified Zentangle® Teacher and learn to use this step-by-step method to create something unexpected and creative.
Thu, Oct 01, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Fri, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Join us for engaging conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books. Offered in partnership with the Friends of the Perry Hall Library.
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hereford Branch - Public Service Area
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Introduce your baby to the library. This gentle introduction to story time features songs, rhymes and a read-aloud followed by an infant-friendly playtime.
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
A multifaceted program geared toward kinesthetic learning.
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Loch Raven Branch
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Fri, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Public Service Area
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Cancelled
Fri, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Learn to create beautiful henna designs using fresh, natural henna.
Fri, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
For tweens and teens who love to read and talk about books, share your latest read, hear what others are reading and connect with other readers. All reading interests are welcome. No assigned reading!
Fri, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Fri, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Towson Branch - Teen Mezzanine
Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
Sat, Oct 03, All day
Woodlawn Branch - Public Service Area
Grab a book bundle and beat boredom.
Sat, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only.
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Learn about building, physics, engineering and robotics with the McDonogh School Robotics Team. Space is limited to 20 guests. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
An interactive and educational experience designed to introduce audiences to a wide variety of animals, including reptiles, mammals and more.
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Get together with other Pokémon enthusiasts for games, crafts and activities.
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Learn about artists of Latino heritage who are inspired by their dreams while making your own dream journal. This program is appropriate for teenagers.
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Branch
NeighborSpace of Baltimore County presents an introduction to finding and identifying birds in your area. Learn how your bird sightings can contribute to science and conservation in Baltimore.
Sat, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Let's make things together. Participate in a cool STEAM activity. Supplies provided.
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Learn about the Chesapeake Bay and an iconic animal that lives there -- the oyster. Touch oyster shells, see what watermen use to catch oysters for food and discover the history of oyster harvesting.
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room A and B
Learn how to create an acrylic pichwai art painting, taught by mixed media artist Durga Ekambaram. Supplies are limited to 20 participants.
Cancelled
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 2:40pm
Catonsville Branch
An interactive and educational experience designed to introduce audiences to a wide variety of animals, including reptiles, mammals and more.
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Put on a mummy fashion show and create your own mummy to take home.
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Author Lisa Perrin discusses her new book, The Secrets of the Séance Society: Illustrated True Stories of Talking to the Dead. Book sales and signings following the program.
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Towson University's Pasión Dance Team performs traditional Latin American dances, such as bachata, merengue and salsa.
Sat, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read to a lovable pet from Pets on Wheels. They are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
This event is full
Sat, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 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.
Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Perry Hall Branch - Public Service Area
Join us for informal conversation with the goal of gathering people to encourage community connections.
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Towson Branch
Sundays just got a little sweeter. Sunday hours from 1 to 5 p.m. are back in select branches. Meet a costumed storybook character and get free treats, while supplies last.
Mon, Oct 05, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Cockeysville Branch
Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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.
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us every Monday morning for a different family-friendly film. Coloring supplies available.
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Mon, Oct 05, 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.
Mon, Oct 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
A lively, adults-only book discussion featuring spicy, swoony and unforgettable romance novels. This month: Bride by Ali Hazelwood.
Mon, Oct 05, 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.
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Bring your basic computer questions to this drop-in session with a librarian. Share challenges you have with common apps and devices, and tackle them together in a group setting.
Mon, Oct 05, 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.
Mon, Oct 05, 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.
Mon, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Vigil by George Saunders.
Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about an artist or art style and then try it out for yourself. Supplies provided.
Tue, Oct 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Sollers Point Branch
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.
Tue, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Learn about the YMCA Head Start program that provides free early childhood education and family support services to help young children learn, grow and get ready for school.
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Catonsville Branch
We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Tue, Oct 06, 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.
Tue, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
Tue, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Tue, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Meet four local authors of different genres who give a brief reading and talk about their writing process and becoming a writer later in life.
Tue, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Tue, Oct 06, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Spend time with friends after school with a variety of crafts, activities and fun.
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area
Learn the basics of knitting or crocheting. Pick up a new skill or bring a project you're working on. Introductory materials provided; first come, first served.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
In partnership with Towson University, celebrate LGBTQIA+ young adult stories during Banned Books Week.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Bring a project or start a new one. Whether you've been knitting or crocheting for years or have never picked up a needle or hook, stop by for refreshments and chat with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Make your own mini book charm for Banned Books Week. Supplies provided. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Enjoy an evening playing bingo and winning prizes. Supplies provided.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Make a fun fall pumpkin from upcycled corks.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Bring your needlework and yarn projects, conversation and questions, and learn from each other.
Tue, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - Mobile Adult
The Founding Fathers are the most well-known figures of the American Revolution, but who else was part of this audacious rebellion? Discover the stories of lesser-known influences on the revolution.
Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Parkville-Carney Branch - Picture Book Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
White Marsh Branch
Free, in-person Magnet Program application assistance with the Multilingual Achievement Liaison (MLA) Team with Baltimore County Public Schools.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rosedale Branch - Public Service Area
Visit Baltimore Behavioral Health's table for resources, like gun locks, Deterra bags for medication disposal and 988 crisis support information.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
A focused, in-person class on preparing for childbirth presented by the Baltimore County Department of Health.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Get in the holiday spirit and prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses. A change of clothes is recommended. Tickets available 15 min. before program.
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 10:45am
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Make a spook-tacular craft.
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Essex Branch
Connect with an intimate partner violence (IPV) advocate, community resource specialist or job developer in our drop-in center.
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Essex Branch - Public Service Area
Receive free training in recognizing, preventing and responding to an opioid overdose using Narcan. This is a drop-in training.
Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn about Baltimore's folk-art tradition of screen painting. Artist Michael Seipp discusses its colorful neighborhood history and how he works to preserve and promote it across Baltimore.
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Wed, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting and immersive Dungeons & Dragons session. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Wed, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Wed, Oct 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.
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Join fans of the Pokémon video game, card game and TV show for socializing, card trading, competitions and crafts. You are welcome to bring your own Switch and controller.
Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us for a casual, engaging book conversation. Share recommendations, discuss current reads and exchange titles from your TBR list. Coffee and snacks provided.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Join us for a lively discussion of Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join in the STEM fun by creating with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Wear your PJs and bring your bedtime buddy for stories, songs, rhymes and movement for the whole family.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
White Marsh Branch - Study Room 1
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Public Service Area,Study Room C
Drop in and bring your questions to meet with an adviser from Baltimore County's Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, early learning and reading skills.
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Essex Branch - Children's Area
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Perry Hall Branch - Perry Hall Meeting Room
What does it take to transition from your home to a living situation that makes more sense? Part two of a two-part series.
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio.
This event is full
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cockeysville Branch
Apply for jobs or get job-related assistance on the Mobile Career Center from the Baltimore County Department of Economics and Workforce Development. No appointment necessary.
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 12:30pm - 2:15pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Anti-aging, functional and regenerative medicine specialist Dr. Eric C. Nager of OptiHealth Institute shares useful tools to help you achieve the highest quality of life possible.
Thu, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
Hang out -- bring your friends or meet new ones.
Thu, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Celebrate a love of Pokémon. Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with helpful tips from a seasoned trainer. Practice strategic thinking and math skills. Sponsored by the American Library Association.
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randallstown Branch - Teen Area
An after-school teen hangout with a delicious array of cookies to taste test. And, as always, low-key gaming (Uno, Mario Kart).
Thu, Oct 08, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Catonsville Branch
Spend time with friends after school with a variety of crafts, activities and fun.
Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Enjoy a chill social hour in our teen space with snacks, board games, video games and more provided for free by us. This month, we highlight a zine-making craft. Make your own mini graphic novel.
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Arbutus Branch
Bring your own supplies and work on personal crochet projects in a relaxed, community setting at this self-directed crochet time.
Thu, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Visit the Catonsville recording studio and meet our Recording Studio Specialist.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Learn how to create an acrylic pichwai art painting, taught by mixed media artist Durga Ekambaram.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Towson Branch - Towson Room
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time followed by play time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
Join us for a lively discussion of Normal Rules Don't Apply by Kate Atkinson.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Learn storytelling concepts by hearing a story and playing games along with time to craft and tell a short story.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Learn about different types of coping skills and build your toolkit of coping strategies.
Thu, Oct 08, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Fri, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Woodlawn Branch - Woodlawn Meeting Room
Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses.
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Encourage language development and early literacy through interactive stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parkville-Carney Branch - 1st Floor,Picture Book Room
Whether you're interested in beginning the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with your child, finishing up or somewhere in between, this fun story time and party celebrates your little reader.
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Adults with physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities along with caregivers are welcome to join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Prepare to get totally untidy as we touch all types of textures and explore toddler senses with sensory bins and activities.
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room B and C
Introduce your baby to the library. This gentle introduction to story time features songs, rhymes and a read-aloud followed by an infant-friendly playtime.
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join us for some finger painting fun to help us decorate the branch for the fall. Please dress for a mess.
Fri, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lansdowne Branch - Lansdowne Meeting Room
For tweens and teens who want to learn about harm reduction (drugs, alcohol and vaping), health, financial literacy and media literacy. Every second Friday of the month, we discuss a new topic.
Fri, Oct 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reisterstown Branch - Reisterstown Meeting Room
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Fri, Oct 09, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Catonsville Branch
Spend time with friends after school with a variety of crafts, activities and fun.
Fri, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Towson Branch - Children's Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot today.
Fri, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
Hang out at the branch after school for games. Ask staff at the service desk for details.
Sat, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Essex Branch
Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only.
Sat, Oct 10, 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.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reisterstown Branch - Courtyard
Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Start your day with swishing, singing and stories. Bootsy Omega leads a playful, affirming story hour that celebrates self-expression, empathy and kindness.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Towson Branch - Towson Room
Explore the magic of music for building community and developing pre-literacy skills as we dive into the captivating world of ancient instruments through sound, movement and imagination.
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hereford Branch - Hereford Meeting Room (Full Room)
Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided.
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Randallstown Branch - COLAB
Join us for a lively discussion of this year's One Maryland One Book selection, No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore by Lawrence Burney.
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cockeysville Branch - Public Service Area
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Owings Mills Branch
Drop in for crafts, games, face painting, book signings and more during our Read Out Proud celebration.
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Celebrate your freedom to Read out Proud with a visit from author Kyle Lukoff.
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Come ready to read with a favorite book or choose one from our display to celebrate Let Freedom Read Day.
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rosedale Branch - Rosedale Meeting Room
Enjoy a short story and explore the concepts of kindness and courage by painting a wood-carved figure from the Pynkverse. Presented by Sawtistic. Appropriate for ages 4-10.
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Essex Branch - Essex Meeting Room
Create cool, colorful spiral designs.
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Make a DIY toy or enrichment item for a cat or dog in need. Crafted items will be donated to the Maryland SPCA. Help animals in need and earn service-learning hours.
Sat, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Recording Studio 1
Get certified to use the Catonsville recording studio and learn the basics of recording.
This event is full
Sat, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arbutus Branch - Arbutus Meeting Room (Full Room)
A fresh and evocative reimagining of music by Mario Lanza, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Louis Prima and other iconic Italian American artists.