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SNEAKS EYES ART
Pursue "Mastery of Arts" and express yourself with Summer Reading
2009.
Get down with the Queen of Sheba at Towson.
Growing your own in a glass jar at Essex or in
your backyard at Catonsville.
Didgeri – what? Find out at Catonsville,
Lansdowne, Reisterstown and White Marsh.
String along with puppetry at Arbutus, Hereford
and Towson.
Make like Monet, Miró, Picasso or Chagall at
Catonsville, Cockeysville, Essex, Randallstown, Rosedale or North
Point with artist Raeann Soto.
Tour the Inner Harbor with photos by Greg Nickey
at Catonsville.
Find a job by writing a resumé that works at
Rosedale or using the Internet at Woodlawn.
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Join the Summer Reading Club for crafts, live music and
valuable prizes.
Express Yourself @ Your Library
Learn how to make a wallet
out of duct tape. Arbutus, Cockeysville, Lansdowne, North Point, Rosedale.
Jeweled Out! Make a jewelry gift for your mom or yourself.
Registration required. Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Hereford,
Lansdowne, Rosedale, Towson, Woodlawn.
Silkscreen Print Your Own T-shirt! Make a silkscreen print T-shirt with
artist Kayti Didriksen. Essex, Hereford, Lansdowne, Perry Hall, Pikesville,
Randallstown, Rosedale.
Express Yourself! with Simple Bookbinding Techniques – Make your own
journal or lookbook in this workshop. Arbutus, Cockeysville, Essex,
Lansdowne.
Anime Drawing – Learn how to draw your own anime
character. Arbutus, Catonsville, Essex, Lansdowne, North Point, Parkville,
Pikesville, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson, White Marsh, Woodlawn.
Rock ’n’ Roll Library Tour – Join Detroit’s three-piece
band The High Strung to hear them play and help them write a song on the spot!
Arbutus, Cockeysville, Essex, Lansdowne, North Point, Perry Hall.
Escape Summer Doldrums
Create otherworldly sounds and music on the didgeridoo,
Australia’s mystical musical instrument at Lansdowne. Concoct something
delicious at Lansdowne’s “Food Fest.” Take an active part in program
planning at North Point’s “Teens in Control” meetings with
refreshments. Learn to make the right moves with “Chess Preparation” at
Lansdowne, Woodlawn and Randallstown. Entertain audiences at North
Point’s “Teen Talent Show” or with “Open Mic” performances
at Catonsville. Chill out at “Yoga with Parent” at Woodlawn.
Catonsville. Show off your skills during ever popular Wii and Xbox
gaming events at Arbutus, Lansdowne, North Point, Randallstown,
Rosedale, or Wii and other games at Essex.
Earn Extra Cash
Babysitting Training Course – Earn babysitting certification from the
American Red Cross while learning first aid, feeding and diapering techniques,
how to handle bedtime issues, and more! Bring a bag lunch.
Registration
required. Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Essex, Hereford, Lansdowne,
Perry Hall, Reisterstown, Rosedale, Towson.
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Check us out on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/BCPLTeen
Or, sign up for text message alerts
about teen programs at
www.bcpl.info/teens
You can also see what we’re doing
on
Facebook or MySpace
We are “Teen Programs at BCPL.”
For more information on these and other teen programs,
go to
www.bcpl.info/teens.
Most teen programs are sponsored by a
grant from the Local Management Board. For more information, call Elizabeth
Rafferty at Youth Services, 410-887-0517.
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Volunteers Make a Difference
Custom-made omelettes courtesy of the Omelette Man
such as this occasion at the Cockeysville Library are only one of many
ways BCPL branches choose to thank their volunteers, and for good
reasons. In 2008 alone, more than 1,000 volunteers throughout BCPL
contributed a variety of 39,754 valuable service hours worth $635,648 in
salaries for 19 full-time employees.
Playaways: Portable Digital Audio Books
You can have books wherever you go – to the gym,
the grocery store or the mall – with Playaways, digital audio books
preloaded in a lightweight container no bigger than a cigarette lighter.
Easily operated with a battery, earphones and a single switch, each
portable storyteller is loaded with one book that can be borrowed free
like any other book from BCPL and returned after three weeks. Offerings
include old and new titles, abridged and unabridged. Now available
exclusively at the Perry Hall Library, Playaways can be delivered and
returned to any branch near you.
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Friends Travel Memory Lane
Seventy years ago the Woman’s Club of Towson
organized a group that became known as the Friends of the Towson
Library, appointed to provide permanent, vital support for the
fledgling and rapidly growing library. A celebration of this
important step took place in April at the Towson Library, where
members of the Woman’s Club of Towson, the Friends of the Towson
Library and Towson staff gathered to reminisce.
 Towson library manager Jennifer Haire unveils a
commemorative plaque engraved with a photo of Mary Osborn Odell,
Towson’s first librarian. |
 Ribbon cutting
The new, greatly enlarged and improved Perry Hall Library officially
opened on Honeygo Blvd. in March with a celebratory ribbon-cutting
attended by staff, officials, community leaders and numerous happy
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New: Online Readers Advisory
BCPL has launched a new Online Readers Advisory
Service accessible from its home page (www.bcpl.info) by clicking on
Hot
Titles. First of multiple services to come, at a glance the online
visitor sees what’s newest and greatest before perusing the underlying
layer of summaries and reviews that provide helpful suggestions before
placing holds.
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 Foundation Focus
www.foundationforbcpl.org
A Fair to Remember
Mark your calendars for the evening of Saturday, September 26 and
join us for
A Fair to Remember, a new annual fundraiser to benefit
the Foundation for BCPL.
This night of casual fun will be held at the Goucher College Dorsey Center Courtyard located in Towson and features great
food, fun games, good music and a silent auction. Best of all, tickets are
just $50 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the
foundation at 410-887-6196 or e-mail Sarah Morrow at
smorrow@bcpl.net. (Please note, this
event is for people 21 years of age or older.)
Coming soon – Storyville Two
Plans are underway for a second Storyville to be constructed at
the Woodlawn Library. After the community’s overwhelming response to
Storyville on the east side in the Rosedale Library, Baltimore County agreed
to fund construction of a Storyville in the Woodlawn Library, on Baltimore
County’s west side.
As the Foundation for BCPL was the funding source for
Storyville at the Rosedale Library, it has agreed to raise money toward the
Storyville at the Woodlawn Library as well. The foundation is excited to see
the replication of its efforts and looks forward to watching another
Storyville come to life. If you are interested in supporting the new
Storyville at the Woodlawn Library, you can make a tax-deductible donation
online at
www.foundationforbcpl.org.
Thank you Perry Hall Improvement Association
At the ribbon-cutting in March for the new Perry Hall Library,
leaders from the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library and the
Perry Hall Improvement Association (PHIA) announced that more than $20,000
in cash and in-kind donations have been raised to support ongoing projects
at the branch. This amount is more than double the $10,000 goal set when
community leaders kicked off the campaign at the library’s groundbreaking a
year ago in March 2008. Donations to the capital campaign are being used in
three phases: Phase 1 involved the donation of 30 historical photographs by
the PHIA and three oil paintings from the Friends of the Perry Hall Mansion;
Phase 2 consisted of the purchase of interactive play and learning venues –
including a kitchen and storefront – that are part of the new library’s
Children’s Activity Center; Phase 3 will involve the construction of a
reading garden. Thanks to all who were part of this wonderful community
initiative.
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Summer
Reading Club 2009:
Sneaks Seeks "Mastery of Arts"
Sneaks invites preschoolers, school ages and teens to
join his nine-week mission this summer to explore the arts at the Baltimore
County Public Library. The creative whirlwind of visual and written arts,
rhythm and music, drama and stories, and hands-on crafts
begins Monday, June
15 and lasts until Saturday, August 15.
Multiple opportunities for self-expression are offered in
three age-appropriate programs: “Be Creative @ Your Library” for school ages
(kindergarten through grade 5), “Express Yourself @ Your Library” for teens
(grades 6-12), and “Read-to-Me” (ages birth through 5 years). After visiting
the library to pick up the packets of a Reading Log and Program Guide (a
game board for preschoolers), the fun begins.
For school ages there’s sleight-of-hand artistry by
magician Mike Rose, face-painting storytelling, workshops to create works of
art like the masters, lively song and dance, and hands-on crafts for making
pipe cleaner creations, friendship bracelets, collages and magic masks to
take home. Teen pursuits of the arts include live rock ’n’ roll band
performances or otherworldly music-making on a didgeridoo, hands-on crafts,
such as silk screening a T-shirt or making a wallet out of duct tape, and
creating anime drawings.Registration was never easier. New this year, optional
online registration is available anywhere there’s computer access to the
Internet. (be sure to click the correct tab for the program you want to
register for!) Volunteers at the branches will provide assistance with
registration as well. It’s an easy way to keep track of reading activities
and become eligible for prizes in branch and system-wide drawings. Activity
awards of stickers and gifts from the Prize Box are ongoing weekly for
elementary/preschool ages.
Registered participants become eligible for the July 15
branch drawing for a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card. Completion prize branch
drawings take place at the branches on Friday, September 4 for a $50 Target
gift card. At the system-wide completion Grand Prize drawing which follows,
lucky elementary school ages can win a bicycle and helmet, or a Wii, and
teens can win a mini-notebook PC, an Xbox 360 with Rock Band 2 (special
edition), or an Apple iPod Touch. (be sure to include a phone number when
you register so we have a way to contact you should you be a winner!)Besides prizes, fun and self-expression, summer reading
provides long-term benefits. Joining Sneaks to become “masters of the arts”
builds reading skills development in school ages and motivates teens to read
for pleasure and become lifelong readers.
Have an artful and creative summer and register for “Mastery of Arts” at
BCPL.
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Technology Dashboard
All technology programs feature free “what-you-need-to-know”
hands-on training. Required registration begins one week in advance. Check
your local branch listing for dates and times.
Computer Know-How at Your Library – 13 years and up
Don’t be intimidated by computers! Learn to use the mouse and keyboard and
understand basic concepts and terms. Leave feeling comfortable using the
library’s computers. We’ll show you how!
Intro to the Internet – 13 years and up
It’s easier than you think! Learn to search the Internet and discover the
resources on the library’s Web site. (You should be comfortable using a
mouse before attending.)
Intro to the Internet, Part II – 13 years and up
Kick it up a notch! Use advanced features of search engines, learn about
domain names, and evaluate the information you find on the Web.
Intro to Microsoft Word 2007 – 13 years and up
Learn the basics of word processing.
Excel Basics – 13 years and up
Learning how to create a spreadsheet, the computer equivalent of a paper
ledger.
Intro to E-mail – 13 years and up
Learn how to set up your own e-mail account.
E-mail Notification Service
It’s easy to obtain e-mail notices about your reserves and other library
account information, including overdues, lost materials and fines. Simply
provide your current e-mail address at circulation and information desks.
Databases – Try Them!
Dozens of free online information resources from home,
work or school. See BCPL’s home page (www.bcpl.info/databases.html)
for a complete listing.
Go Digital for Reading and Listening Pleasure
With a library card and a few clicks on your computer you can download
hundreds of electronic audio books (e-audiobooks), electronic print books
(e-books) and videos onto your own PC, laptop or supported PDA, at home or
away from the library, via the recorded book service BCPL makes available.
Visit OverDrive (maryland.lib.overdrive.com)
to browse and make your choices. For details on equipment, software
requirements and other information, see
www.bcpl.info/e-audio.
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Take
a Look: Programs for Everyone
All ages
Creating Magic and Stuff
Magician Mike Rose entertains with amazing
sleight-of-hand artistry and comedy. Every branch except Essex and
Randallstown.
SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
Teach your fingers how to sing while exploring American
Sign Language through music and stories with Kathy MacMillan. Arbutus,
Catonsville, Lansdowne, North Point, Pikesville, Reisterstown, Rosedale,
Towson, White Marsh, Woodlawn.
Express Yourself Story Time
Express your feelings through art with face-painting storyteller
Stephanie Catlett. Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Essex, Lansdowne,
North Point, Parkville, Perry Hall, Pikesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown,
Rosedale, Woodlawn.
Tongue Twisters, Crazy Gibberish and the Cha Cha Cha!
Creative fun with Sandi and “the girls” using
ventriloquist puppets to tell fun stories and sing songs. Arbutus, Essex,
Hereford, Loch Raven, Pikesville, Reisterstown, Rosedale.
The Bubble Lady
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes.
Bring your camera to capture the “bubble extraordinaire” as she places the
children “inside” a bubble. Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Essex,
Hereford, Lansdowne, North Point, Parkville, Randallstown, Reisterstown,
Rosedale, Towson, Woodlawn.
Fairy Fun with Author Bobbie Hinman
Wear a fairy costume or mismatched socks for singing fun
and story writing with Bobbie Hinman, reading from her award-winning books
The Knot Fairy and The Sock Fairy. Book signing available
(bring your own books or purchase them). Essex, Lansdowne, North Point,
Perry Hall, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Towson, Woodlawn.
Infants ages 0-10 months
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies
Yoga benefits babies and their parents. Babies enjoy yoga while on their
backs, tummies or in loving arms. Parents learn breathing and relaxation
techniques. One caregiver per child. Registration required. Catonsville.
Infants ages 11-24 months
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots
Practice yoga postures with your crawlers and walkers. Registration
required. Arbutus, Lansdowne, North Point, Pikesville, Randallstown,
Reisterstown, Woodlawn.
Preschool children ages 2-5
Totsercise
Exercises presented by Claudette Kessler especially
designed for developing muscles and minds. Arbutus, Essex, Hereford,
Lansdowne, Parkville, Pikesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Towson, White
Marsh, Woodlawn.
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
Tracey Eldridge sparks young imaginations and celebrates
creativity and diversity through song and dance. Every branch except
Catonsville.
School age children
Pre-Teen Yoga (grades 4-6)
Experience the calming effects and learn about the other
benefits of Yoga (wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or beach towel).
Arbutus.
Yoga for Youngsters (ages 6-12 years)
A fun program of games, poses and relaxation techniques,
taught by certified kids yoga instructor Caleigh Meehan, sponsored by the
Friends of the Hereford Library. Registration required. Hereford.
Where in Arbutus Is Sneaks?
Find Sneaks and win great prizes in a neighborhood
Scavenger Hunt. Arbutus.
Garden Adventures
Enjoy gardening, stories and crafts with a Master
Gardener. Registration required. Perry Hall.
Didgeridoo Down Under
Visit Australia via music, art, puppetry and comedy.
Catonsville, Reisterstown, White Marsh.
Art Like the Masters with Raeann Soto
Bring a smock or old T-shirt to wear while creating your
own masterpiece to take home. Registration required.
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Recall Like Chagall – Emulate Marc Chagall’s piece I and the Village
in illustrating a time you recall. Catonsville, Essex.
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Markings Like Miró – Learn about Joan Miró, especially People and Dog
Under the Sun, and create your own imaginative composition.
Cockeysville, Randallstown.
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Displays Like Monet – Highlights of Claude Monet’s Water Lilies
Series provide inspiration to create your own garden scene. Cockeysville,
North Point.
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Portraits Like Picasso – Use Pablo Picasso’s unique
techniques to make your own portrait. Randallstown, Rosedale
Family – children under 6 with adult
Tom Lilly and Wonderbunny
Astounding magic, juggling and balloon tricks by Tom
Lilly with Beowulf T. Wonderbunny on hand to help kick off the Summer
Reading Club at Hereford.
Soldiers Delight: Natural Environment Area
Find out what the serpentine barrens in your own back
yard reveal about science and history in a presentation by the friends of
Soldiers Delight and the Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service.
Reisterstown.
Teens
(See Teen Scene)
Adults – Young and Older
Photo Tour of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Photographs by Greg Nickey, an easy-to-read map,
Baltimore trivia and local seafood recipes in an armchair tour at
Catonsville.
Hands-on
Bring photos, scissors and paper to Essex for an
introduction to scrapbooking by Laurie of Creative Memories. Experienced
scrappers are welcome to bring their materials for an afternoon of cropping
and socializing. Hereford offers an evening of multitasking –
knitting while discussing books or storytelling.
Workshops
Learn how to use BCPL’s Jobs and Careers Web page
resources at Woodlawn’s “Internet for Job Seekers.” Rosedale’s
workshop provides tips and tricks for creating an effective resume that will
get you hired.
For parents of children with disabilities, Rosedale
and Catonsville shed light on the IEP (Individualized Education
Program), including assessments, development, educational placement and due
process.
A Place to Eat and Greet
Meet people from around the world while practicing English with native
speakers and other English language learners over light refreshments at one
of three ESOL Cafés open now at Catonsville, North Point and
Towson.
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Programs at Your
Library
Registration begins one week before each program when required.
Arbutus Library
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410-887-1451
Where in Arbutus Is Sneaks
School age
Join us for a neighborhood Scavenger Hunt. Find Sneaks and win great
prizes. Call or stop by for more details.
Jun 1-Jun 8
One on One Technology Assistance
13 years old and up
Call for availability.
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by
enjoying stories, activities and songs together.
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years old with adult
Tracey Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Jun 2 Tue 10:30 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red
Cross. Registration required.
Jun 6 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Aug 1 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Dunk into a Good Book
Adult
Join us for coffee, donuts and conversation. Share
thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Jun 8 Mon 10:00 AM
Jul 13 Mon 10:00 AM
Aug 10 Mon 10:00 AM
The Bubble Lady
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Jun 9 Tue 10:30 AM
Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for
stories and songs.
Jun 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Jul 14 Tue 7:00 PM
Aug 11 Tue 7:00 PM
The Page Turners
Adult
Join Arbutus Library’s book club for a lively book
discussion. June, The Red Tent by Anita Diamant; July, Heart and
Soul by Maeve Binchy; August, A Child Called “It” by David
Pelzer.
Jun 16 Tue 7:00 PM
Jul 21 Tue 7:00 PM
Aug 18 Tue 7:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple
stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration
required.
Jun 17 Wed 10:30 AM
Jul 15 Wed 10:30 AM
Aug 19 Wed 10:30 AM
Teen Gaming
Teen
Try your skills at Wii and Xbox 360 games. Snacks served.
Registration required.
Thursdays June 25 through August 13 3:00 PM
Meet Franklin
2 to 5 years old with adult
Bring your camera and a smile and meet Franklin.
Jun 23 Tue 10:30 AM
Wednesday Club
School age – grades 4 through 6
Come to the library for food, fun and entertainment.
Registration required.
Wednesdays June 24 through August 19 1:30 PM
Rock ’n’ Roll Library Tour
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join Detroit band The High Strung to hear them play and
help them write a song on the spot!
Jun 24 Wed 2:00 PM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jun 30 Tue 7:00 PM
Patriotic Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Wear red, white and blue when we have a parade at this
special story time!
Jul 7 Tue 10:30 AM
Imaginary Journeys
School age – grades 4 through 6
Hands-on science adventures.
Jul 8 Wed 1:30 PM
Starting and Financing a Small Business
Adult
Registering a business, the IRS, business plan
breakdowns, credit, financing and a variety of other subjects are discussed.
Jul 13 Mon 6:30 PM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2 to 5 years old with adult
A unique movement program for young children.
Jul 14 Tue 10:30 AM
Pre-Teen Yoga
School age – grades 4 through 6
An intro to the benefits of Yoga, including flexibility,
balance and methods to calm the body. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a
yoga mat or beach towel.
Jul 15 Wed 1:30 PM
Jeweled Out!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a jewelry gift for your mom or yourself.
Jul 18 Sat 2:00 PM
Otto the Auto
2 to 5 years old with adult
Otto the Auto, a 3-foot-high remote controlled talking
car, engages children in fun and memorable safety exercises.
Jul 21 Tue 10:30 AM
Express Yourself! with Simple Bookbinding Techniques
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make your own journal or lookbook in this workshop.
Jul 22 Wed 1:30 PM
Duct Tape Wallets
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens learn how to make a wallet out of duct tape.
Jul 22 Wed 3:00 PM
Kaydee Puppets
Family – children under 6 with adult
Double feature! Come see Little Red Hen’s Wacky Week
and The Princess and the Pea.
Jul 27 Mon 7:00 PM
Fun with Pam the Kindersinger and Rascal
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interactive fun with singing, dancing, puppetry,
storytelling and lots of humor.
Jul 28 Tue 10:30 AM
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots
11 to 24 months with adult
Practice yoga postures with your crawlers and walkers.
Jul 29 Wed 10:30 AM
Tongue Twisters, Crazy Gibberish and the Cha Cha Cha!
All ages – children under 6 with adult
“Be Creative” with puppets to tell fun stories and songs.
Aug 3 Mon 7:00 PM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Aug 4 Tue 10:30 AM
Anime Drawing
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn how to draw your own anime character.
Aug 5 Wed 1:30 PM
The SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Explore American Sign Language through music and stories!
Aug 11 Tue 10:30 AM
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Catonsville Library
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410-887-0951
Summer Reading Club Night at the Library
Family – children under 6 with adult
Join us for a fun-filled night and sign up to be a member
of the Summer Reading Club. Enjoy crafts, activities and special programs,
including face painting and the Bubble Lady.
Jun 3 Wed 6:00 PM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jun 3 Wed 6:30 PM
The Bubble Lady
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Jun 3 Wed 7:30 PM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by
enjoying stories, activities and songs together.
Thursdays 10:30 AM
Open Mic Night
Teen
Share your creative writing and performance skills
onstage. Registration begins at 6:30 the night of the program. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Catonsville Library.
Jun 8 Mon 7:00 PM
Jul 13 Mon 7:00 PM
Aug 10 Mon 7:00 PM
The Mystery and Suspense Book Club
Adult
Join us for a lively discussion of mystery and suspense
books. June, The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry; July, And Then
There Were None by Agatha Christie; August, bring your favorite mystery
and share with us!
Jun 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Jul 14 Tue 7:00 PM
Aug 11 Tue 7:00 PM
Ask a Master Gardener
Adult
Bring your plants and gardening questions to the library
and get help from the Howard County Master Gardeners.
Jun 13 Sat 10:00 AM-Noon
Jul 11 Sat 10:00 AM-Noon
Aug 8 Sat 10:00 AM-Noon
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jun 13 Sat 2:00 PM
Small Business Counseling
Adult
Do you have any questions? Registration required for a
free, one-on-one counseling session with an adviser from the Baltimore
County Small Business Resource Center.
Jun 16 Tue 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Jul 21 Tue 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Aug 18 Tue 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple
stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration
required.
Jun 16 Tue 10:30 AM
Jun 27 Sat 10:30 AM
Jul 14 Tue 10:30 AM
Jul 25 Sat 10:30 AM
Aug 11 Tue 10:30 AM
Aug 22 Sat 10:30 AM
ESOL Café
Adult
Practice your English with native speakers and other
English language learners. Enjoy light refreshments and meet people from
around the world.
Jun 16 Tue 6:30 PM
Jul 21 Tue 6:30 PM
Aug 18 Tue 6:30 PM
The Book Group
Adult
Join us and discuss our monthly book selection. June,
Origins by Amin Maalouf; July, The Portable Edgar Allan Poe by
Edgar Allan Poe; August, The Painter of Battles by Arturo Perez-Reverte.
Jun 18 Thu 7:00 PM
Jul 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Aug 20 Thu 7:00 PM
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies
Birth through 10 months with adult
Babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies or held
in loving arms. Parents learn breathing and relaxation techniques. One
caregiver per child. Registration required.
Jun 23 Tue 10:30 AM
Mutts Gone Nuts Family Fun Night
Family – children under 6 with adult
Jesse & James present a fun-filled evening for all ages,
including comedy, juggling and their talented pack of dogs!
Jun 25 Thu 7:00 PM
Books, Coffee and Conversation
Adult
Join us for coffee, cookies and lively conversation.
Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Jun 24 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Jul 22 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Aug 26 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Recall Like Chagall
School age
Students are introduced to artist Marc Chagall and his
artwork. His piece titled I and the Village is highlighted and
students illustrate a time they recall! Registration required.
Jul 7 Tue 7:00 PM
Photo Tour of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Adult
A photo tour featuring photographs by Greg Nickey.
Handouts include an easy-to-read map, Baltimore trivia and local seafood
recipes.
Jul 8 Wed 7:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red
Cross.
Jul 11 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Jeweled Out!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a jewelry gift for your mom or yourself.
Jul 14 Tue 3:30 PM
Big Dig Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Bring your child to a special story time all about
bulldozers, dump trucks, backhoes and other machinery.
Jul 22 Wed 7:00 PM
Jul 23 Thu 10:30 AM
Anime Drawing
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn how to draw your own anime character.
Aug 6 Thu 7:00 PM
Didgeridoo Down Under
School age
A high-energy, Australia-themed show that combines music,
art, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building and
audience participation.
Aug 8 Sat 2:00 PM
The SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Explore American Sign Language through music and stories!
Aug 11 Tue 7:00 PM
IEP Process for Parents
Adult
Learn how to provide your child with an Individualized
Education Program for learning problems. Melissa Phillips, Ph.D., special
education from Towson University, explains the program and answers
questions.
Aug 15 Sat 2:00 PM
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410-887-7750
Preschool Story Time
2
to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories,
activities and songs together.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 AM
Baby
Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories,
music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
First
and third Saturdays 10:30 AM (No
program July 4)
Second
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Toddler Story Time
2
to 3 years old with adult
Join us for an interactive program of short stories, music and movement
activities for you and your toddler. Registration required.
Second
and fourth Mondays 10:30 AM
Charitable Giving / Planned Giving / Legacy Giving Workshop
Adult
Representatives from M&T Bank Investment Group discuss topics such as who
will be impacted by gifts, who can receive gifts, current and potential tax
benefits associated with giving, vehicles that can be used, and advanced
giving strategies.
Jun
3 Wed 7:00 PM
Coffee
Conversations
Adult
Join
us for coffee and great conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your
favorite books.
Jun
15 Mon 11:00 AM
Jul
20 Mon 11:00 AM
Aug
19 Wed 11:00 AM
Rock
’n’ Read
Teen / school age
Kick
off summer with a special day of music, talent, games and snacks! The PAL
Center at 9835 Greenside Drive hosts a teen talent show at noon, followed by
rock band The High Strung at
2 p.m. Visit the Cockeysville Library information desk for details.
Jun
23 Tue Noon
Rock
’n’ Roll Library Tour
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join
Detroit band The High Strung to hear them play and help them write a song on
the spot!
Jun
23 Tue 2:00 PM
Parent/Child Book Club
Ages 8 through 12
Join us for a summer full of reading adventure. June, The Willoughbys
by Lois Lowry; July, Coraline by Neil Gaiman; August, The Buddha’s
Diamonds by Carolyn Marsden.
Jun
23 Tue 7:30 PM
Jul
21 Tue 7:30 PM
Aug
18 Tue 7:30 PM
The
Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Family – children under 6 with adult
Creep
into summer with this special story time event featuring live reptile and
bird friends from Scales and Tales. A surprise visitor will be stopping
afterward to celebrate our kickoff to summer reading.
Jun 25 Thu
10:30
AM &
11:30 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red Cross.
Jun
27 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Aug
8 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Cockeysville Book Club
Adult
Join
us for a lively book discussion. June, The Devil in the
White City
by Erik Larson; July, The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck; August,
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan.
Jun
29 Mon 7:00 PM
Jul
27 Mon 7:00 PM
Aug
31 Mon 7:00 PM
Sing-a-Long with Pat Hundley
2
to 5 years old with adult
Join
us for a fun-filled program of music, stories and songs.
Jun
30 Tue 10:30 AM &11:30 AM
Jul
21 Tue 10:30 AM &11:30 AM
Express Yourself! with Simple Bookbinding Techniques
Teen
Teen –
ages 11 to 17
Make
your own journal or lookbook in this workshop.
Jun
30 Tue 3:30 PM
F.E.T.C.H.
School age
Do you
want to practice your reading this summer? Read a book of your choice to
Schooner the dog, best friend of Timonium elementary teacher Margo Rogers.
Registration required.
Wednesdays, Jul 1-Aug 19 10:00 AM except Jul
29
Imagination Time
2
to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy
Candy and Cupcake in this zany musical story time as you sing about the
summer, sun, sand and sea.
Jul 9 Thu
10:30
AM &
11:30 AM
Duct
Tape Wallets
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens
learn how to make a wallet out of duct tape.
Jul
15 Wed 4:00 PM
Markings Like Miró
School age
Students are introduced to artist Joan Miró and his artwork. His piece
titled People and Dog Under Sun is highlighted and students create
their own imaginative composition! Registration required.
Jul
18 Sat 2:00 PM
Teen
Makeover Workshop
Teen
A hands-on workshop where you learn skin care and makeup techniques from
a professional. Get a color card and samples.
Jul
20 Mon 3:30 PM
The
Bubble Lady
All
ages – children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Jul
23 Thu 10:30 AM & Noon
Creating Magic and Stuff
All
ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jul 25 Sat
10:00
AM &
11:00 AM
Jeweled Out!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a jewelry
gift for your mom or yourself
Jul
27 Mon 3:30 PM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All
ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jul 28 Tue
10:30
AM &
11:30 AM
Displays Like Monet
School age
Students are introduced to artist Claude Monet and his artwork. Monet’s
Water Lilies Series is highlighted and students create their own garden
scene! Registration required.
Aug
1 Sat 2:00 PM
Sing,
Say, Stomp and Play
2
to 5 years old with adult
Tracey
Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Aug 4 Tue
10:30
AM &
11:30 AM
Story
Time with Spirit the Dog
2
to 5 years old with adult
Explore books about dogs and other animals with Spirit, the education
assistance dog.
Aug 13 Thu
10:30 AM
&
11:30 AM
Mutts
Gone Nuts!
Family – children under 6 with adult
Jessie
& James attempt to match wits with their wacky canine friends. Rope walking,
juggling, and lots of audience participation!
Aug 22 Sat
2:00 PM & 3:30 PM
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Friday
Preschool Story Time
2
to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories,
activities and songs together.
Fridays 11:00 AM
Saturday Story Time
2 to 5 years old
with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories,
activities and songs together.
Jun
6 Sat 11:00 AM
Aug
1 Sat 11:00 AM
Baby
Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories,
music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Jun
10 Wed 11:00 AM
Jun
20 Sat 11:00 AM
Jul
8 Wed 11:00 AM
Jul
18 Sat 11:00 AM
Aug
12 Wed 11:00 AM
Aug
15 Sat 11:00 AM
Friends and Amigos Story Time
2
to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy
stories, songs and fingerplays in both English and Spanish.
Jun
13 Sat 11:00 AM
Starting and Financing a Small Business
Adult
Tonia
McCoy, of SBA, discusses registering a business, IRS, business plans,
credit, financing and more to help get a business started.
Jun
16 Tue 6:30 PM
Rock
’n’ Roll Library Tour
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join
Detroit band The High Strung to hear them play and help them write a song on
the spot!
Jun
23 Tue 7:00 PM
Anime
and Manga Club
Teen
Discuss manga and view new releases and old favorites. Snacks provided.
Jun
25 Thu 7:00 PM
The
Bubble Lady
All
ages – children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Jul
1 Wed 2:00 PM
Book
Sharing Club
School age – grades 4 through 6
Bring
a favorite book to share, or discover new titles to read.
Jul
7 Thu 2:00 PM
Jul
14 Thu 2:00 PM
Jul
21 Thu 2:00 PM
Jul
28 Thu 2:00 PM
Teen
Gaming
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Play
the Wii. Registration required.
Jul
8 Wed 2:00 PM
Jul
22 Wed 2:00 PM
Aug
5 Wed 2:00 PM
Aug
19 Wed 2:00 PM
Silkscreen Print Your Own T-shirt!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make
a silkscreen print T-shirt with artist Kayti Didriksen.
Jul
14 Tue 6:00 PM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All
ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jul
15 Wed 2:00 PM
Make a
Terrarium
13
years old and up
Create
your own terrarium. Bring a glass container with a lid and an opening large
enough for your hand. Soil and plants provided. Registration required.
Jul
22 Wed 7:00 PM
Express Yourself! Anime Club Featuring Simple Bookbinding Techniques
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make
your own journal or lookbook in this workshop.
Jul
23 Thu 7:00 PM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2
to 5 years old with adult
A
unique movement program for young children.
Jul
24 Fri 11:00 AM
Scrapbooking Beginners Class and Crop
Adult/teen
For
those new to scrapbooking, Laurie from Creative Memories teaches you how to
put together a basic scrapbook. Bring your own photos, scissors and paper.
Registration required.
Jul
25 Sat 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Tongue
Twisters, Crazy Gibberish and the Cha Cha Cha!
All
ages – children under 6 with adult
“Be
Creative” with puppets to tell fun stories and songs.
Jul
31 Fri 2:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red Cross.
Aug
1 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Recall
Like Chagall
School age
Students are introduced to artist Marc Chagall and his artwork. His piece
titled I and the Village is highlighted and students illustrate a
time they recall! Registration required.
Aug
4 Tue 2:00 PM
Express Your Creativity
All
ages – children under 6 with adult
Art,
crafts and written works created by Summer Reading participants ages 1-17
years are on display.
Aug
10-15
Fairy
Fun with Author Bobbie Hinman
All
ages – children under 6 with adult
Join author Bobbie Hinman for book reading and signing.
Aug
12 Wed 2:00 PM
Sing,
Say, Stomp and Play
2
to 5 years old with adult
Tracey
Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Aug
14 Fri 11:00 AM
Anime
Drawing
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn
how to draw your own anime character.
Aug 27 Thu
7:00 PM
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Library
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410-887-1919
Baby
Boosters Story Time
Birth through
23 months with adult
Join us for
simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby.
Registration required.
First and third Tuesdays 10:30 AM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Interact with
your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and
songs together.
Thursdays 10:30 AM
Read and Knit
Adult/teen
Do both at
once! June, “Take Charity Knitting on Vacation” – knit over the summer and
bring back your items in November; July, “Just for Fun” – knitting stories
for children.
Jun
2 Tue 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Jul 7 Tue 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Amazing
sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic. Join our local elementary
schools to pre-register June 9 for Summer Reading!
Jun 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Aug 1 Sat 2:00 PM
Books
Are a Blast!
Family –
children under 6 with adult
Beowulf T.
Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly amaze with magic, juggling and balloon tricks.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hereford Library. Join our local elementary
schools to pre-register for Summer Reading! Sponsored by the Friends of the
Hereford Library.
Jun
10 Wed 7:00 PM
Yoga
for Youngsters
School age – 6
to 12 years old
Certified
kids yoga instructor Caleigh Meehan leads a fun program of games, poses and
relaxation techniques. Please dress comfortably and bring a towel. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Hereford Library. Registration required.
Jun
13 Sat 10:30 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11
to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red Cross. Registration
required.
Jun
20 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Jun 30 Tue 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Parent/Child Book Club
Adult/ages 8
to 11 years old
Join us for a
fun evening of discussion and activities where everyone’s opinion counts!
June, No Talking by Andrew Clements; July and August book selections
to be decided. Registration required.
Jun
24 Wed 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Jul 22 Wed 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Aug 26 Wed 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
The
Fabulous Five Senses with Joe Pipik’s Backpack Puppets
Family –
children under 6 with adult
Puppets
travel back in time to visit the dinosaurs, and with the help of the
audience, all get home safely. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hereford
Library.
Jun
27 Sat 2:00 PM
Wildlife Adventures Presents Wild Tales
Family –
children under 6 with adult
Experience
storybook critters that come to life. Children are encouraged to become
authors of their own unique stories. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Hereford Library.
Jul
11 Sat 2:00 PM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2 to 5 years
old with adult
A unique
movement program for young children.
Jul
16 Thu 10:30 AM
The
Bubble Lady
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Jul
18 Sat 2:00 PM
Tongue
Twisters, Crazy Gibberish and the Cha Cha Cha!
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
“Be Creative”
with puppets to tell fun stories and songs.
Jul
25 Sat 10:30 AM
Jeweled Out!
Teen – ages 11
to 17
Make a
jewelry gift for your mom or yourself.
Jul
25 Sat 2:00 PM
Silkscreen Print Your Own T-shirt!
Teen – ages 11
to 17
Make a
silkscreen print T-shirt with artist Kayti Didriksen. Join our Summer
Reading volunteers for this program and a party! Refreshments served.
Aug
12 Wed 6:30 PM
Sing,
Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Tracey
Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Aug 15 Sat
2:00 PM
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Library [
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410-887-5602
Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for stories and songs.
Mondays 7:00 PM
Summer Teens
Teen
Join us for snacks, games, crafts and fun! Registration required.
Tuesdays Jun 30 through Jul 28 1:00 PM
Fun Food Fest!
Teen
Learn some easy ways to make great tasting foods and try them out with
friends. Registration required.
Thursdays 2:30 PM
Teen Gaming
Teen
Try your skills at Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and other
fun Wii and Xbox 360 games. Registration required.
Thursdays 3:00 PM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Saturdays 1:00 PM
Dunk into a Good Book
Adult
Join us for coffee, donuts and conversation. Share thoughts and ideas
about your favorite books
Jun 3 Wed 10:00 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red Cross. Registration
required. Registration required.
Jun 6 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby.
Jun 8 Mon 1:00 PM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jun 10 Wed 7:00 PM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jun 13 Sat 1:00 PM
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots
11 to 24 months with adult
Practice yoga postures with your crawlers and walkers.
Jun 20 Sat 1:00 PM
Jeweled Out!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a jewelry gift for your mom or yourself.
Jun 22 Mon 3:30 PM
Fairy Fun with Author Bobbie Hinman
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Join author Bobbie Hinman for book reading and signing.
Jun 22 Mon 7:00 PM
Rock ’n’ Roll Library Tour
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join Detroit band The High Strung to hear them play and help them write
a song on the spot!
Jun 26 Fri 3:00 PM
Meet Franklin
2 to 5 years old with adult
Bring your camera and a smile and meet Franklin.
Jun 27 Sat 1:00 PM
Silkscreen Print Your Own T-shirt!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a silkscreen print T-shirt with artist Kayti Didriksen.
Jul 1 Wed 2:00 PM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2 to 5 years old with adult
A unique movement program for young children.
Jul 11 Sat 1:00 PM
Duct Tape Wallets
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens learn how to make a wallet out of duct tape.
Jul 17 Fri 2:00 PM
Express Yourself! with Simple Bookbinding Techniques
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make your own journal or lookbook in this workshop.
Jul 24 Fri 2:00 PM
The SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Explore American Sign Language through music and stories!
Jul 27 Mon 7:00 PM
Chess Tournament Preparation
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn the official rules and common offense and defense strategies
designed to increase the understanding of chess. Players earn a ranking
based on weekly performance which culminates in a tournament among
registered participants.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays August 3-19
2:30 PM-4:30 PM
The Bubble Lady
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Aug 3 Mon 7:00 PM
Didgeridoo Making for You
Teen – ages 11 to 17
A one-of-a-kind workshop that teaches how to play the didgeridoo, the
mystical instrument of Australia’s Aboriginal people. Participants use PVC
didgeridoos to create otherworldly sounds and music.
Aug 7 Fri 2:00 PM
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years old with adult
Tracey Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Aug 8 Sat 1:00 PM
Anime Drawing
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn how to draw your own anime character.
Aug 24 Mon 2:00 PM
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Library
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410-887-4444
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Jun 17 Wed 10:30 AM
Jul 15 Wed 10:30 AM
Aug 19 Wed 10:30 AM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jun 24 Wed 10:30 AM
Tongue Twisters, Crazy Gibberish and the Cha Cha Cha!
All ages – children under 6 with adult
“Be Creative” with puppets to tell fun stories and songs.
Jul 27 Mon 10:30 AM
How to Start and Finance a Business
Adult
This workshop presented by the Small Business Administration gives
information on starting, financing, credit and business plan development for
potential business owners. E-mail tonia.mccoy@sba.gov to register.
Jul 27 Mon 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years old with adult
Tracey Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Aug 13 Thu 10:30 AM
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Library
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Computer Room
13 years old and up
Use our Computer Room to work
independently in a quiet environment. Work on lengthy projects such as
résumés and term papers, or use BCPL’s online databases. Reservations
are suggested; walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Thursdays, 4
p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Interact with
your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and
songs together.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old
and up
Learn basic
computer skills. Registration required.
Jun
2 Tue 2:00 PM
Jul 7 Tue 7:00 PM
Aug 4 Tue 2:00 PM
Let’s
Talk About Books!
Adult
Join us for a
lively book discussion group sponsored by the Friends of the North Point
Library! Call before each meeting to receive important preparation
information.
Jun
2 Tue 7:00 PM
After-School Gaming
Teen
Try your
skills at Rock Band and other fun Xbox 360 and Wii games.
Registration required.
Jun
3 Wed 3:30 PM
Jun 17 Wed 3:30 PM
Jul 1 Wed 3:30 PM
Jul 15 Wed 3:30 PM
Aug 5 Wed 3:30 PM
Aug 19 Wed 3:30 PM
Baby
Boosters Story Time
Birth through
23 months with adult
Join us for
simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby.
Jun
11 Thu 10:30 AM
Jun 25 Thu 10:30 AM
Jul 9 Thu 10:30 AM
Jul 23 Thu 10:30 AM
Aug 27 Thu 10:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old
and up
Learn basic
Internet skills. Registration required.
Jun
11 Thu 2:00 PM
Jul 14 Tue 7:00 PM
Aug 13 Thu 2:00 PM
ESOL
Café
Adult
Practice your
English while enjoying coffee, cake and conversation with native English
speakers at this free program.
Jun
13 Sat 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Jul 11 Sat 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Aug 8 Sat 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jun
17 Wed 10:30 AM
(This event is cancelled:)
Charitable Giving / Planned Giving / Legacy Giving Workshop
Representatives from M&T Bank Investment Group discuss topics such as who
will be impacted by gifts, who can receive gifts, current and potential tax
benefits associated with giving, vehicles that can be used, and advanced
giving strategies.
Jun
18 Thu 7:00 PM
Fairy
Fun with Author Bobbie Hinman
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Join author Bobbie Hinman for book reading and signing.
Jun
22 Mon 2:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old
and up
Learn
advanced Internet skills. Registration required.
Jun
23 Tue 7:00 PM
Duct
Tape Wallets
Teen – ages 11
to 17
Teens learn
how to make a wallet out of duct tape.
Jun
24 Wed 1:00 PM
T.I.C.
Meeting
Teen
Join the
Teens in Control (T.I.C.) group and get involved with your library. Make
suggestions for teen programs, graphic novels, video games and more.
Refreshments served.
Jun
24 Wed 3:30 PM
Jul 22 Wed 3:30 PM
Aug 26 Wed 3:30 PM
Rock
’n’ Roll Library Tour
Teen – ages 11
to 17
Join Detroit
band The High Strung to hear them play and help them write a song on the
spot!
Jun
25 Thu 2:00 PM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jul 2 Thu 2:00 PM
Displays Like Monet
School age
Students are
introduced to artist Claude Monet and his artwork. Monet’s Water Lilies
Series is highlighted and students create their own garden scene!
Registration required.
Jul
8 Wed 2:00 PM
The
Bubble Lady
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Jul
11 Sat 2:00 PM
Teen
Talent Show
Teen
Teens, come
perform or watch other teens perform. Prizes awarded! Registration required
for participants.
Jul
14 Tue 2:00 PM
Introduction to E-mail
13 years old
and up
Learn basic
e-mail skills. Registration required.
Jul
23 Thu 2:00 PM
The
SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Explore American Sign Language through music and stories!
Jul
25 Sat 2:00 PM
Sing,
Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Tracey
Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Aug
5 Wed 10:30 AM
Anime
Drawing
Teen – ages 11
to 17
Learn how to
draw your own anime character.
Aug
8 Sat 2:00 PM
Itsy
Bitsy Yoga for Tots
11 to 24
months with adult
Practice yoga
postures with your crawlers and walkers.
Aug
13 Thu 10:30 AM
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007
13 years old
and up
Learn basic
word processing skills. Registration required.
Aug 20 Thu
2:00 PM
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Library [ more
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410-887-5353
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Interact with
your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and
songs together.
Thursdays 9:30 AM
Baby
Boosters Story Time
Birth through
23 months with adult
Join us for
simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby.
Registration required.
Jun
9 Tue 9:30 AM
Jun 22 Mon 9:30 AM
Jul 14 Tue 9:30 AM
Jul 27 Mon 9:30 AM
Aug 11 Tue 9:30 AM
Aug 24 Mon 9:30 AM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2 to 5 years
old with adult
A
unique movement program for young children.
Jun
11 Thu 9:30 AM
Readers of the Round Table
Adult
Join a lively
book discussion. June, The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read by John
Corcoran; July, Not Buying It by Judith Levine; August, Step by
Step by Bertie Bowman.
Jun
16 Tue 10:00 AM
Jul 21 Tue 10:00 AM
Aug 18 Tue 10:00 AM
Pajama
Story Time
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Put on your
pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for stories before bedtime.
Jun
17 Wed 7:00 PM
Jul 15 Wed 7:00 PM
Aug 19 Wed 7:00 PM
Small
Business Counseling
Adult
Advisers from
the Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center offer free counseling.
Call to register for a one-hour appointment.
Jun
18 Thu 10:00 AM
Jul 16 Thu 10:00 AM
Aug 20 Thu 10:00 AM
The
Bubble Lady
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Jun
23 Tue 10:00 AM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jun
27 Sat 10:00 AM
Sing,
Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Tracey
Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Jul
23 Thu 9:30 AM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jul
25 Sat 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM
Anime
Drawing
Teen – ages 11
to 17
Learn how to
draw your own anime character.
Aug
12 Wed 7:00 PM
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Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby. Registration required.
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Garden Adventures for Kids
School age
Enjoy gardening, stories and crafts with Master Gardener Dorothy Wells.
Registration required.
Jun 13 Sat 2:00 PM
Jul 11 Sat 2:00 PM
Aug 8 Sat 2:00 PM
Perry Hall Reading Group
Adult
Spend an hour sharing your insights with other readers. June, A
Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini; July, Cry, the Beloved
Country by Alan Paton; August, Nickel and Dimed by Barbara
Ehrenreich.
Jun 18 Thu 7:00 PM
Jul 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Aug 20 Thu 7:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red Cross. Registration
required.
Jun 20 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Jul 11 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Aug 15 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Toddler Story Time
2 to 3 years old with adult
Join us for an interactive program of short stories, music and movement
activities for you and your toddler. Registration required.
Jun 25 Thu 10:30 AM
Jul 23 Thu 10:30 AM
Aug 27 Thu 10:30 AM
Rock ’n’ Roll Library Tour
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join Detroit band The High Strung to hear them play and help them write
a song on the spot!
Jun 25 Thu 7:00 PM
Charitable Giving / Planned Giving / Legacy Giving Workshop
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Representatives from M&T Bank Investment Group discuss topics such as
who will be impacted by gifts, who can receive gifts, current and potential
tax benefits associated with giving, vehicles that can be used, and advanced
giving strategies.
Jul 7 Tue 7:00 PM
Fairy Fun with Author Bobbie Hinman
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Join author Bobbie Hinman for book reading and signing.
Jul 9 Thu 2:00 PM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jul 17 Fri 2:00 PM
Silkscreen Print Your Own T-shirt!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a silkscreen print T-shirt with artist Kayti Didriksen.
Jul 18 Sat 2:00 PM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jul 23 Thu 7:00 PM
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years old with adult
Tracey Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Aug 26 Wed 10:30 AM
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Pikesville
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Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Fridays 10:30 AM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby. Registration required.
Jun 6 Sat 11:00 AM
Jun 17 Wed 11:00 AM
Jul 15 Wed 11:00 AM
Aug 1 Sat 11:00 AM
Aug 19 Wed 11:00 AM
Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Wear your PJs and bring your teddy bear for an evening of songs,
fingerplays and stories.
Jun 10 Wed 7:00 PM
Jul 8 Wed 7:00 PM
Aug 12 Wed 7:00 PM
Toddler Story Time
18 to 35 months with adult
Join us for an interactive program of short stories, music and movement
activities for you and your toddler. Registration required.
Jun 11 Thu 11:00 AM
Jun 25 Thu 11:00 AM
Jul 9 Thu 11:00 AM
Jul 23 Thu 11:00 AM
Aug 13 Thu 11:00 AM
Aug 27 Thu 11:00 AM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jun 11 Thu 7:00 PM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2 to 5 years old with adult
A unique movement program for young children.
Jun 12 Fri 10:30 AM
Chapter Two
Adult
Join Pikesville’s book club for a lively book discussion. Call for
important preparation information.
Jun 24 Wed 7:00 PM
Jul 22 Wed 7:00 PM
Aug 26 Wed 7:00 PM
The SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Explore American Sign Language through music and stories!
Jul 18 Sat 2:00 PM
Charitable Giving / Planned Giving / Legacy Giving Workshop
Adult
Representatives from M&T Bank Investment Group discuss topics such as
who will be impacted by gifts, who can receive gifts, current and potential
tax benefits associated with giving, vehicles that can be used, and advanced
giving strategies.
Jul 20 Mon 7:00 PM
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots
11 to 24 months with adult
Practice yoga postures with your crawlers and walkers.
Jul 22 Wed 11:00 AM
Silkscreen Print Your Own T-shirt!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a silkscreen print T-shirt with artist Kayti Didriksen.
Jul 22 Wed 7:00 PM
Tongue Twisters, Crazy Gibberish and the Cha Cha Cha!
All ages – children under 6 with adult
“Be Creative” with puppets to tell fun stories and songs.
Jul 27 Mon 7:00 PM
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years old with adult
Tracey Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Aug 7 Fri 10:30 AM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Aug 15 Sat 2:00 PM
Anime Drawing
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn how to draw your own anime character.
Aug 19 Wed 7:00 PM
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410-887-0770
Teen Gaming
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Try your skills at Rock Band, Guitar Hero and other fun Wii and
Xbox 360 games. Registration required.
Every other Tuesday starting June 2
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Let Us Teach You Chess
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Players learn rules of standard chess, bughouse chess and blitz chess.
Each session includes instruction, practice and play. No experience
necessary.
Thursdays through August 27 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby. Registration required.
Saturdays 11:00 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills from Verizon Helping Hands. Registration
required.
Jun 6 Sat 9:00 AM
Aug 1 Sat 9:00 AM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jun 10 Wed 10:30 AM
The Bookends
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. June, Act Like a Lady, Think
Like a Man by Steve Harvey; July, The Shack by William P. Young;
August, True Colors by Kristin Hannah.
Jun 10 Wed 7:00 PM
Jul 8 Wed 7:00 PM
Aug 12 Wed 7:00 PM
Small Business Counseling
Adult
Advisers from the Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center offer
free counseling. Call one week in advance to register for a one-hour
appointment.
Jun 11 Thu 10:00 AM
Jul 9 Thu 10:00 AM
Aug 13 Thu 10:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills. Taught by Verizon Helping Hands.
Registration required.
Jun 13 Sat 9:00 AM
Jul 11 Sat 9:00 AM
Aug 8 Sat 9:00 AM
The Bubble Lady
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Jun 13 Sat 2:00 PM
Portraits Like Picasso
School age
Students are introduced to artist Pablo Picasso and his art work. His
unique techniques are highlighted and students create their own portrait!
Registration required.
Jun 18 Thu 3:00 PM
Randallstown Young Adult Book Club
Teen
Share your ideas in a relaxed, fun setting. A brand new free copy of the
featured book is yours to keep. June, The Death of Jayson Porter by
Jaime Adoff; July and August to be decided. Registration required.
Jun 18 Thu 7:00 PM
Jul 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Aug 20 Thu 7:00 PM
Introduction to Microsoft Word
13 years old and up
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. Taught by Verizon Helping Hands.
Registration required.
Jun 20 Sat 9:00 AM
Jul 18 Sat 9:00 AM
Aug 15 Sat 9:00 AM
Silkscreen Print Your Own T-shirt!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a silkscreen print T-shirt with artist Kayti Didriksen.
Jun 23 Tue 6:30 PM
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots
11 to 24 months with adult
Practice yoga postures with your crawlers and walkers.
Jun 27 Sat 11:00 AM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2 to 5 years old with adult
A unique movement program for young children.
Jul 8 Wed 10:30 AM
Anime Drawing
Teen - ages 11 to 17
Learn how to draw your own anime character.
Jul 20 Mon 6:00 PM
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years old with adult
Tracey Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Jul 29 Wed 10:30 AM
Markings Like Miró
School age
Students are introduced to artist Joan Miró and his artwork. His piece
titled People and Dog Under Sun is highlighted and students create
their own imaginative composition! Registration required.
Aug 8 Sat 2:00 PM
Fairy Fun with Author Bobbie Hinman
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Join author Bobbie Hinman for book reading and signing.
Aug 12 Wed 10:30AM
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Reisterstown
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410-887-1165
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Jun 3 Wed 10:30 AM
Jun 8 Mon 11:00 AM
Jun 13 Sat 11:00 AM
Jun 16 Tue 10:15 AM
Jun 19 Fri 10:30 AM
Jul 1 Wed 10:30 AM
Jul 11 Sat 11:00 AM
Jul 13 Mon 11:00 AM
Jul 14 Tue 10:15 AM
Jul 17 Fri 10:30 AM
Aug 5 Wed 10:30 AM
Aug 8 Sat 11:00 AM
Aug 10 Mon 11:00 AM
Aug 18 Tue 10:15 AM
Aug 21 Fri 10:30 AM
Reisterstown Readers
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. June, The Girls by Lori
Lansens; July, Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson;
August, Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O’Nan.
Jun 11 Thu 7:00 PM
Jul 9 Thu 7:00 PM
Aug 13 Thu 7:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby. Registration required.
Jun 18 Thu 10:30 AM
Jun 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Jul 9 Thu 10:30 AM
Jul 18 Sat 10:30 AM
Aug 15 Sat 10:30 AM
Aug 17 Mon 10:30 AM
Children and Imagination Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about children and their imagination.
Jun 22 Mon 10:30 AM
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots
11 to 24 months with adult
Practice yoga postures with your crawlers and walkers.
Jun 24 Wed 10:30 AM
Fairy Fun with Author Bobbie Hinman
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Join author Bobbie Hinman for book reading and signing.
Jun 25 Thu 2:00 PM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jun 27 Sat 2:00 PM
The Bubble Lady
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Jul 8 Wed 2:00 PM
Soldiers Delight: Natural Environment Area
Family – children under 6 with adult
Discover the science and history behind the serpentine barrens in your
back yard. Presented by the friends of Soldiers Delight and the Maryland
Wildlife and Heritage Service.
Jul 29 Wed 7:00 PM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2 to 5 years old with adult
A unique movement program for young children.
Jul 15 Wed 10:30 AM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jul 23 Thu 10:30 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red Cross. Registration
required.
Jul 25 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Disneyland Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about Disneyland.
Jul 27 Mon 10:30 AM
Tongue Twisters, Crazy Gibberish and the Cha Cha Cha!
All ages – children under 6 with adult
“Be Creative” with puppets to tell fun stories and songs.
Aug 3 Mon 2:00 PM
Didgeridoo Down Under
School age
A high-energy, Australia-themed show that combines music, art, puppetry,
comedy, environmental education, character building and audience
participation.
Aug 7 Fri 10:30 AM
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years old with adult
Tracey Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Aug 12 Wed 10:30 AM
The SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Explore American Sign Language through music and stories!
Aug 14 Fri 2:00 PM
Moms and Dads Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about moms and dads.
Aug 24 Mon 10:30 AM
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Rosedale
Library
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|
 Storyville
is an interactive
learning center for young children, birth to age 5, to enjoy with
their parents and caregivers.
Come visit
Storyville,
where joyful play is learning.
Storyville is a Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library
project. |
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby. Registration required.
Mondays 9:30 AM
Toddler Story Time
2 to 3 years old with adult
Join us for an interactive program of short stories, music and movement
activities for you and your toddler.
Registration required.
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Fridays 10:30 AM
Résumé Writing Workshop
Adult
Learn tips and tricks for creating a successful résumé.
Jun 1 Mon 6:00 PM
Jul 13 Mon 6:00 PM
Aug 10 Mon 6:00 PM
Video Games for Teens
Teen
Try your skills at Rock Band, Guitar Hero and other fun Wii and
Xbox 360 games. Registration required.
Jun 3 Wed 3:00 PM
Jun 10 Wed 3:00 PM
Jul 8 Wed 7:00 PM
Aug 12 Wed 7:00 PM
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years old with adult
Tracey Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Jun 5 Fri 10:30 AM
Small Business Counseling
Adult
Advisers from the Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center offer
free counseling. Call one week in advance to register for a one-hour
appointment.
Jun 10 Wed 10:00 AM
Jul 8 Wed 10:00 AM
Aug 12 Wed 10:00 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills. Registration required.
Jun 13 Sat 9:00 AM
Jul 11 Sat 9:00 AM
Aug 8 Sat 9:00 AM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jun 19 Fri 10:30 AM
Portraits Like Picasso
School age
Students are introduced to artist Pablo Picasso and his art work. His
unique techniques are highlighted and students create their own portrait!
Registration required.
Jun 20 Sat 2:00 PM
Jeweled Out!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a
jewelry gift for your mom or yourself.
Jun 23 Tue 3:30 PM
The SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Explore American Sign Language through music and stories!
Jun 26 Fri 10:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills. Registration required.
Jun 27 Sat 9:00 AM
Jul 25 Sat 9:00 AM
Aug 22 Sat 9:00 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red Cross. Registration
required.
Jun 27 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Jul 18 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jul 11 Sat 2:00 PM
Duct Tape Wallets
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens learn how to make a wallet out of duct tape.
Jul 14 Tue 3:00 PM
Silkscreen Print Your Own T-shirt!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a silkscreen print T-shirt with artist Kayti Didriksen.
Jul 16 Thu 7:00 PM
The Bubble Lady
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Jul 25 Sat 2:00 PM
Tongue Twisters, Crazy Gibberish and the Cha Cha Cha!
All ages – children under 6 with adult
“Be Creative” with puppets to tell fun stories and songs.
Jul 31 Fri 10:30 AM
Anime Drawing
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn how to draw your own anime character.
Aug 1 Sat 2:00 PM
The IEP Process: One Size Does Not Fit All
This program has been canceled.
Adult
This free workshop is offered to parents of children with disabilities,
who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The workshop reviews the
IEP process including assessments, development, educational placement and
due process.
Aug 8 Sat 11:00 AM
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Towson
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410-887-6166
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Parking in
the Garage
We validate your parking
ticket for a lower rate. Weekends and evenings after 5:30 p.m. parking
costs only $1. |
School Art Display
Family – children under 6 with adult
Artwork provided by the Dumbarton Middle School National Junior Art
Honor Society.
Friday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, activities and songs with your child. Caregivers welcome.
Fridays 10:30 AM
Karma Dogs
School age
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read with a Karma Dog from the
H.E.A.R.T.S. program.
Saturdays, June 20-August 15 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Small Business Counseling
Adult
Register for a one-hour appointment with a counselor from the Baltimore
County Small Business Resource Center.
Jun 2 Tue 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Jul 7 Tue 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Aug 4 Tue 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
ESOL Café
Adult
Enjoy your English! Help others understand or practice. Participate,
volunteer, speak, make friends.
Jun 2 Tue 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Jun 23 Tue 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Jul 7 Tue 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Jul 21 Tue 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Aug 4 Tue 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Aug 18 Tue 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills. Registration required.
Jun 6 Sat 9:15 AM
Jul 11 Sat 9:15 AM
Good Careers for a Not-So-Great Economy
Adult
Are you out of work and need retraining? Planning your future? The
Community College of Baltimore County presents career training options such
as occupational safety and health, HVAC, collision repair and more.
Jun 8 Mon 7:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills. Registration required.
Jun 13 Sat 9:15 AM
Jul 18 Sat 9:15 AM
Story Times for Babysitters
Teen
Learn how to read stories effectively and engage children with
fingerplays, songs and crafts. Make a flannelboard story. Registration
required.
Jun 13 Sat 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby. Registration required.
Jun 17 Wed 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Jun 28 Sun 2:30 PM
Jul 15 Wed 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Jul 30 Sun 2:30 PM
Aug 19 Wed 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Aug 26 Sun 2:30 PM
Biography Book Club
Adult
Osher Institute discusses “Women Who Made a Difference.” June, read a
biography about the Queen of Sheba. Sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute of Towson University.
Jun 19 Fri 10:00 AM-Noon
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Learn more advanced Internet skills. Registration required.
Jun 20 Sat 9:15 AM
Jul 25 Sat 9:15 AM
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years old with adult
Tracey Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Jun 20 Sat 2:00 PM
The SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Explore American Sign Language through music and stories!
Jun 22 Mon 2:00 PM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2 to 5 years old with adult
A unique movement program for young children.
Jun 24 Wed 2:00 PM
Towson Book Club
Adult
Discuss great books! June, The Road by Cormac McCarthy; July,
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga; August, Loving Frank by Nancy
Horan.
Jun 25 Thu 7:00 PM
Jul 23 Thu 7:00 PM
Aug 27 Thu 7:00 PM
Mark Jaster Presents Piccolo’s Trunk
All ages – children under 6 with adult
A wordless, clownish mime introduces the art of mime with skillful
movement, live music and prolific participation.
Jun 27 Sat 2:00 PM
Weekend Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, activities and songs with your child.
Jun 28 Sun 1:30 PM
Jul 26 Sun 1:30 PM
Aug 30 Sun 1:30 PM
Anime Drawing
Teen - ages 11 to 17
Learn how to draw your own anime character.
Jul 2 Thu 7:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red Cross. Registration
required.
Jul 7 Tue 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Aug 22 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Jeweled Out!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a jewelry gift for your mom or yourself.
Jul 11 Sat 2:00 PM
Be Creative at Your Library
All ages
Rick Waterhouse and his puppets use rhymes, pictures, dance and stories
to celebrate reading and the creative spirit.
Jul 13 Mon 2:00 PM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jul 23 Thu 2:00 PM
Nuts and Bolts of Starting and Planning Your Business
Adult
The Small Business Development Center at Towson University teaches you
how to write a business plan and other aspects of starting a new business.
Jul 28 Tue 6:00 PM
The Bubble Lady
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Aug 1 Sat 2:00 PM
Instrument Petting Zoo
Family – children under 6 with adult
A hands-on program that lets your child see, hear, touch and play a
variety of musical instruments.
Aug 5 Wed 2:00 PM
Fairy Fun with Author Bobbie Hinman
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Join author Bobbie Hinman for book reading and signing.
Aug 13 Thu 2:00 PM
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Toddler Story Time
2 to 3 years
old with adult
Join us for
an interactive program of short stories, music and movement activities for
you and your toddler. Registration required.
Jun
2 Tue 10:30 AM
Jul 7 Tue 10:30 AM
Aug 4 Tue 10:30 AM
21-Day
Book Club
Adult
Join other
readers in a lively book discussion. June,
Revolutionary Road
by Richard Yates.
Jun
3 Wed 7:00 PM
Children and Imagination Story Time
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories,
activities and songs about children and imagination.
Jun
9 Tue 10:30 AM
Baby
Boosters Story Time
Birth through
23 months with adult
Join us for
simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby.
Registration required.
Jun 11 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Jun 25 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Jul 9 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Jul 23 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Aug 6 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Aug 20 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Interact with
your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and
songs together.
Jun
23 Tue 10:30 AM
Jul 21 Tue 10:30 AM
Aug 18 Tue 10:30 AM
Small
Business Workshop
Adult
Learn how to
start your own business at this informative workshop.
Jun
27 Sat 11:00 AM
The
SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Explore American Sign Language through music and stories!
Jun
27 Sat 2:00 PM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2 to 5 years
old with adult
A unique
movement program for young children.
Jul
1 Wed 10:30 AM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages –
children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jul
8 Wed 10:30 AM
Disneyland Story Time
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Interact with
your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and
songs about Disneyland.
Jul
14 Tue 10:30 AM
Anime
Drawing
Teen - ages 11
to 17
Learn how to
draw your own anime character.
Aug
4 Tue 7:00 PM
Didgeridoo Down Under
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Interact with
your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and
songs about moms and dads.
Aug
8 Sat 10:30 AM
Moms
and Dads Story Time
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Interact with
your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and
songs about moms and dads.
Aug
11 Tue 10:30 AM
Sing,
Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years
old with adult
Tracey
Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Aug 19 Wed 10:30
AM
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410-887-1336
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Fridays 10:30 AM
Teen / Parent Yoga Classes
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens and parents learn yoga postures together to induce calm and reduce
stress. Yoga mats provided. Written parental permission and registration
required.
Jun 4 Thu 6:30 PM
Jun 11
Thu 6:30 PM
Jun 18
Thu 6:30 PM
Jun 25
Thu 6:30 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills. Registration required.
Jun 6 Sat 9:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills. Registration required.
Jun 13 Sat 9:00 AM
Creating Magic and Stuff
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Amazing sleight-of-hand, comedy and off-the-wall magic.
Jun 15 Mon 7:00 PM
Claudette Kessler’s Totsercise
2 to 5 years old with adult
A unique movement program for young children.
Jun 19 Fri 10:30 AM
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots
11 to 24 months with adult
Practice yoga postures with your crawlers and walkers.
Jun 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Fairy Fun with Author Bobbie Hinman
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Join author Bobbie Hinman for book reading and signing.
Jun 24 Wed 7:00 PM
Jeweled Out!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Make a jewelry gift for your mom or yourself.
Jun 27 Sat 2:00 PM
Anime Drawing
Teen - ages 11 to 17
Learn how to draw your own anime character.
Jun 30 Tue 7:00 PM
Aug 15 Sat 2:00 PM
Chess Tournament Preparation
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn the official rules and common offense and defense strategies
designed to increase the understanding of chess. Players earn a ranking
based on weekly performance which culminates in a tournament among
registered participants.
Mondays and Wednesdays in July 2:30 PM-4:30 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby.
Jul 18 Sat 10:30 AM
Aug 15 Sat 10:30 AM
Internet for Job Seekers
Adult
Learn how to use Baltimore County Public Library’s Jobs and Careers Web
page resources to help you with your job search. Registration required.
Jul 20 Mon 7:00 PM
The SIGN-a-Long, Sing-a-Long
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Explore American Sign Language through music and stories!
Jul 21 Tue 7:00 PM
Express Yourself! Story Time
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Express your feelings through art with Stephanie Catlett.
Jul 24 Fri 10:30 AM
Chess Tournament Day
Teen – ages 11 to 17
It’s all come down to this. Come see who will be the victor.
Jul 29 Wed 2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Sing, Say, Stomp and Play
2 to 5 years old with adult
Tracey Eldridge sparks imaginations with song and dance.
Jul 31 Fri 10:30 AM
The Bubble Lady
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Margie Lynch creates bubbles of all shapes and sizes!
Aug 8 Sat 2:00 PM
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Summer Reading T-shirts
Gogh for It …
No. 20 in BCPL’s series of original,
custom-designed T-shirts, featuring Sneaks the artist on a rich purple
background. Top quality cotton/polyester Jerzees T’s are only $7.50 for
children (2/4-14/16) and $8.75 for all adult sizes (S-3X), MD state sales
tax included. Available for purchase now in all BCPL branches. Proceeds
benefit the Summer Reading Club.
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Feel free with Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
access at all BCPL branches.
FYI ...
Libraries Closed:
- Independence Day – Saturday, July 4
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Phone Numbers: |
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Administrative Offices |
410-887-6100 |
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Baby Boosters /
Story Timers |
410-887-6127 |
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Foundation for
Baltimore County Public Library |
410-887-3282 |
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Historic Photos for Sale |
410-887-6194 |
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Human Resources Job
Line |
410-887-6177 |
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Maryland Relay for
TTY/TDD Users |
711 |
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Meeting Room
Bookings |
410-887-6109 |
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Mobile Library Services |
410-887-7586 |
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Shelf Help |
410-494-9063 |
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TTY/TICAL |
410-821-5705 |
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24-Hour Storyline |
410-887-6116 |
Web Addresses:
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BCPL Web Site |
www.bcpl.info |
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Focus on the First Years (Birth to
Five) |
www.focusonthefirstyears.info |
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Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library |
www.foundationforbcpl.org |
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Infobank – County Business Information |
www.bcinfobank.com |
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Library
Hours:
Monday – Thursday:
9 a.m.
- 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday:
9 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
EXCEPTION:
Loch Raven Library
Monday and Wednesday
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Sunday Hours: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
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Because of space limitations in meeting rooms, to be
sure of seating, it’s important to plan an early arrival time. Doors open
10 minutes before programs begin.
For some programs where a small group
is desirable, such as Baby Boosters and hands-on technology, registration is
necessary. These programs are noted in the dateLines listing as
“registration required,” or in the Technology Dashboard. To register, simply
call during the week preceding the program.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities
will be provided upon request. Eight business days’ notice prior to the
event is requested.
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Baltimore County Public
Library, Towson Maryland USA
Last Revised:
22 June 2009
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