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Outstanding Oysters
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Outstanding Oysters
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.
White Marsh Branch - White Marsh Meeting Room
Saturday, October 03
2:00pm - 3:00pm
White Marsh Branch
White Marsh Meeting RoomLearn 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.
Also learn simple ways to protect the Chesapeake Bay and see and touch tools that watermen still use and rely on today. Limited space available; first come, first served. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
AGE GROUP: | Tween (12-13 years) | Teen (14-17 years) | Preschool (3 to 5 years) | Late Elementary (9-11 years) | Early Elementary (6 to 8 years) |
EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Civic Engagement |
TAGS: | MD250 |
White Marsh Branch
Phone: 410-887-5097
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Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM
| Mon, Sep 14 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Sep 16 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Closed |
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- 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.
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Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
Spend time with friends after school with a variety of crafts, activities and fun.
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pikesville Branch - Pikesville Meeting Room
Create your own underwater-themed mixed media artwork with artist Durga Ekambaram. Space is limited; first come, first served.
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Towson Branch - Wilson Room
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.
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Owings Mills Branch - Owings Mills Meeting Room (Full Room)
Have fun and compete with other trivia fans.
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cockeysville Branch - Cockeysville Meeting Room
Join the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland for an informative scam prevention presentation to learn how to recognize online threats and take simple steps to stay safer in the digital world.
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
A roundtable discussion about songwriting led by our recording studio specialist, Chris Freeland.
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Loch Raven Branch - Loch Raven Meeting Room
Decorate a fall-themed paper lantern using supplies like tissue paper and fall leaves.
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Randallstown Branch - Randallstown Meeting Room
Author and wellness advocate Tara Pringle Jefferson explores themes of self-care, healing and personal growth for Black women, offering insights to encourage reflection and transformation.
Thu, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Virtual - ACE
Learn how to register to vote, find accurate information about candidates' positions and fact-check what you hear on the news and social media.
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.
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.
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 2:40pm
Catonsville Branch - Catonsville Meeting Room
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.
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.