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What's Inside:
Spice up your life with
Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann
with guitar, shakers
and books for the family at 12 branches.
Measure your “civility footprint” according to recent Oprah celebrity,
professor and author
Dr. P.M. Forni, one of Pikesville’s guest speakers in
the series that includes columnist
Michael Olesker
and WBAL-TV investigative
reporter
Jayne Miller.
Together families make traditional holiday wooden toys demonstrated by
master toymaker
Mike Brown
at Hereford.
Take a hike to discover natural and scenic riches and wildlife close to
home guided by author
Evan Balkan
at Catonsville and Towson.
Nine ways to
get organized
in 2009 at Lansdowne, Pikesville and Towson.
Fascinating facts about the African thumb piano and
kalimba
music for
teens at Randallstown and Woodlawn.
ESOL Café
at Catonsville and North Point, a place to practice English and
meet people from around the world.
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 Foundation
Focus
Storyville Reaches Milestone:
 Wednesday,
September 10 turned out to be an especially lucky day for 5-year-old Cia,
who visits Rosedale Library’s Storyville frequently with her mom. That day
the popular interactive literacy center designed for children 5 years old
and younger with adults was geared up to welcome its 50,000th visitor since
opening in February 2008. Cia became the recipient of a $50 bond presented
in celebration of Storyville having reached this milestone.
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Cia holds $50 bond given to the 50,000th visitor at
Rosedale’s Storyville. |
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 The
Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library welcomed two new
board members in October. David Goldsmith, a former member of the BCPL
Board of Library Trustees, and Jean Satterfield, southwest area
superintendent for Baltimore County Public Schools, will be lending
their skills and expertise to furthering the mission of the
Foundation
for BCPL.
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Success in Numbers: July 2007 – June 2008
1,924,484... Information questions answered FY2008 compared with
1,870,448 in FY2007
1,563,943 ... Number of materials in the collection FY2008 compared
with 1,551,520 in FY2007
9,545,391... Check outs FY2008 compared with 9,113,843 in FY2007
5,476,629 ... Customer visits FY2008 compared with 5,566,626 in FY2007
3,213,000 ... Web page visits FY2008 compared with 2,944,346 in FY2007
482,361 ... Cardholders compared with 452,257 in FY2007
4,461 ... Number of programs FY2008 compared with 3,784 in FY2007
152,183 ... Program attendance compared with 141,209 in FY2007
794,782 ... Public computer use FY2008 compared with 900,687 in FY2007
Full BCPL annual report for FY2007-2008 available for pickup at the
branches.
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Branch Briefs
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Hereford’s 20th: Three Generations Celebrate
Hereford Library’s
existence provides proof positive that the voice of the people makes a
difference. When several local residents rallied the community to “shout
out” for a library in Hereford, County Executive Dennis Rasmussen and other
county officials were listening. A few years later in October 1988,
champions for the library including Bill Hughes and Rose Dykes were
attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony that heralded the library’s opening on
York Road. Bill and members of Rose’s family (Rose died a few years ago),
along with volunteers and staff from the past and present, attended the
library’s 20th birthday party held this October to celebrate the branch’s
founding and growth in space and services.
Rose Dykes’ daughter, grandson and great-great grandson at Hereford
Library’s 20th birthday celebration: Rose Dykes’ grandson James Blevins,
left, father of Jennie (shown in the old newspaper checking out the first
book when Hereford Library opened October 3, 1988), holds his grandson
(Jennie’s son who is Rose’s great-great grandson) while standing next to his
mom Jeanne Dykes Bowman, who is Rose’s daughter.
Catching the Reading Bug
Thousands of children and youth had fun this summer while they feverishly
“caught the reading bug” in BCPL’s eight-week program of special activities.
Beginning in 1999, the desire to show off a winner’s trophy in their school
for a year has revved up stiff competition in Summer Reading Club
participation. Hats off to the 10 public and two private schools in
Baltimore County that were this year’s trophy winners based on enrollment by
region:
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Elementary schools: Prettyboy in the Central area (Hereford); Red House Run
in the Northeast (Rosedale); Chatsworth in the Northwest (Reisterstown);
Colgate in the Southeast (North Point); and Relay in the Southwest
(Arbutus).
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Middle schools: Ridgely in the Central area (Cockeysville); Perry Hall in
the Northeast (Perry Hall); Sudbrook in the Northwest (Pikesville); Dundalk
in the Southeast (North Point); and Lansdowne in the Southwest (Arbutus).
- Among private schools with enrollment up to 299 was
Our Lady of Grace School (Hereford) and St. Clement Mary Hofbauer (Rosedale)
with enrollment of 300 and over.
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For the third consecutive year, Perry Hall Middle School captured the
coveted Summer Reading trophy, thanks largely to enthusiastic efforts by the school
corps of 20 volunteers. |
Sixth grader Rachel and her sister fourth grader Sarah,
students at Halethorpe’s Ascension School, love the addition of the new,
plushy child-sized chair and sofa to sit on while they read during frequent
visits to the Arbutus Library. |
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One Summer Reading teen winner of an iPod nano was 13-year-old Perry
Hall Middle School eighth grader Michelle C., posing with the prize she
won in Perry Hall Library’s drawing for program participants with branch
Summer Reading coordinator Ms. Gnau. Every branch had a children’s
winner, who chose a bike, tennis racket, snowboard or pogo stick from
Princeton Sports. |
Lucky 12-year-old Keith A. from Essex got to represent BCPL when
Maryland’s 2008 Summer Reading participants were honored at an Orioles pregame field ceremony in August. Keith receives an Orioles hat from right
fielder Nick Markakis and a pat on the back by The Bird. |
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Babysitting Training Course – ages 11-17
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, Hereford, Lansdowne, North Point, Randallstown, Rosedale,
Towson, White Marsh, Woodlawn.
Kalimba Music –
ages 11-17
Listen as Carl L. Winters demonstrates and discusses the mysterious
kalimba, a fascinating African musical instrument a.k.a. the thumb piano.
Take part in a call and response, singing and chanting music that includes
gospel, jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, and hip-hop. Randallstown, Woodlawn.
Let Us Teach You
Chess
Learn chess from expert chess player Craig L. Harris. Students will be
taught piece movement, attack, capture, castling, check, checkmate and pawn
play. Become comfortable with thinking under pressure – a helpful skill for
test time! Beginners and intermediate players welcome. Catonsville,
Randallstown, Woodlawn.
Looking for
something to do after school?
Need homework help? Meet with tutors at Essex, North Point, Rosedale, or
Woodlawn. Take a break from homework by trying your skills with Xbox 360 or
Wii at Lansdowne, North Point, Randallstown or Rosedale. Pump up your
extracurriculars by joining “4 Youth, by Youth” at Randallstown or Rosedale.
Or, concoct something yummy at the “Fun Food Fest” at Lansdowne. Feeling
adventurous? Try the “Discovery Club” at Lansdowne.
Sleight-of-Hand
Workshop
Impress your friends and become the life of the party by learning how to
perform magic tricks from Mike Rose! Master magic techniques and learn about
how they came to be. Free props are yours to keep. Registration required.
Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Hereford, North Point, Randallstown,
Rosedale, Woodlawn.
What’s Your
Creative Identity? – ages 11-17
Discover your identity through a poetry writing workshop given by The
5th L (David Ross and Femi Lawal). Learn creative writing exercises, share
ideas and take part in an open floor discussion. Take exercise with you to
use at home. Catonsville, Hereford, Randallstown, Rosedale, Woodlawn.
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.
For more information on these and other teen programs, go to
www.bcpl.info/teens.
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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!
Arbutus,
Catonsville,
Cockeysville,
North Point,
Randallstown,
Rosedale
and
Towson.
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.)
Arbutus,
Catonsville,
Cockeysville,
North Point,
Randallstown,
Rosedale
and
Towson.
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.
Arbutus,
Catonsville,
Cockeysville,
North Point and
Towson.
Intro to Microsoft Word
Learn the basics of word processing.
North Point and
Randallstown.
One-on-One
Adult 55 years and up
Personalized computer help for seniors who need assistance.
Woodlawn.
Databases
Dozens of free online information resources from home, work or school.
See BCPL’s Research Databases page (www.bcpl.info/databases.html)
for a complete listing.
Wi-Fi Technology
Feel Free with Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
Enjoy the freedom of free wireless access available in all BCPL branches.
Use your personal wireless-enabled devices (laptop computers, PDAs, cell
phones, etc.) without plugging into a wall. Pick up an access guide at your
branch.
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.
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.
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Take
a Look: Programs for Everyone
Hot stuff for winter. Check your
branch for dates and times.
All ages
“Spice” It Up
Sing wintry songs and move with
Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann. Guitar,
shakers and books highlighted. All branches except Lansdowne,
Perry Hall, Randallstown, Rosedale and Woodlawn.
Holiday Happenings
Celebrate a wide variety of holidays through music, humor, fun and
ventriloquism with audience participation by
Pam the Kindersinger, who
entertained children for many years on the Emmy award-winning TV show
It’s Kindertime.
Arbutus,
Cockeysville,
Essex,
Hereford,
Lansdowne,
Reisterstown,
Rosedale and
White Marsh.
Pigs at the Pole
A modern show featuring hilarious, action-packed puppetry by
Blue Sky
Puppet Theater, with antics by remote control cars, electric guitars and a
vegetarian wolf that spell trouble for Christmas.
Perry Hall.
Musical Master Craftsman
Scrap material becomes works of art in the hands of
Abu the Flutemaker,
who uses storytelling and musical talents to highlight one-of-a-kind musical
instruments.
Catonsville,
Pikesville,
Randallstown and
Woodlawn.
Preschool children ages 2-5
Urban Pirates Story Time
Ahoy! Songs, stories and treasure in an interactive adventure story time
are certain to launch your young one’s inner pirate.
Arbutus,
Catonsville,
Hereford,
Lansdowne,
Perry Hall,
Pikesville,
Randallstown,
Reisterstown,
Towson and
Woodlawn.
School age children
Rufus
Meet Rufus, a shy little dog, who finds friendship and learns how our
differences make us special, performed by Blue Sky Puppet Theater.
Cockeysville,
North Point,
Pikesville,
Reisterstown,
Rosedale,
Towson,
White Marsh
and
Woodlawn.
Grandma’s Cautionary Tales
Actress Debra Mims becomes Grandmother Sally Kathryn Mims to tell the
stories Debra once heard from her grandmother. Drawn from African and
Caribbean literature, each tale emphasizes the use of positive thinking and
problem solving skills for making choices to overcome bad situations.
Lansdowne,
Parkville and
Rosedale.
Karma Dogs
Friendly, noncritical dogs from the H.E.A.R.T.S. program make good
listeners to stories shared by shy or reluctant readers.
Catonsville,
Rosedale
and Towson.
Family – children under 6 with adult
Traditional Holiday Toys
Constructing heirloom wooden toys demonstrated by local master toymaker
Mike Brown and making a toy to take home, sponsored by the Friends of the
Hereford Library.
Hereford.
Family Game Day
Board games and fun playing Nintendo Wii.
Towson.
Adults – Young and Older
Meet the Authors
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Baltimore, Including Anne Arundel, Carroll,
Harford and Howard Counties
Prepare for great spring walks and hikes in Maryland’s largest city
and beyond within an hour’s drive, along beaches, rivers, rolling
farmland, waterfalls, mixed forests, the Chesapeake Bay – even a prairie.
Balkan points the way to areas rich in history and wildlife, all within
surprisingly easy reach.
Catonsville and
Towson.
 Mark Millikin
The Glory of the 1966 Orioles and Baltimore
Remember when the 1966 Orioles, managed by Hank Bauer and ignited by
Frank Robinson’s play and presence, took over first place in the American
League and easily won the pennant? If you do, relive those days when
Oriole fever was widespread throughout the city and state all season, and
how the Orioles stunned baseball fans nationwide by sweeping the world
champion Los Angeles Dodgers four straight games to win the 1966 World
Series. If you can’t remember, learn all about it in Mark Millikin’s
recount.
Cockeysville,
North Point and
Rosedale.
Photographing Baltimore
In his slide/talk,
Denny Lynch conducts a tour of Baltimore’s many
fascinating neighborhoods, from the north with Roland Park to the south with
Fort McHenry. In between, take a look at some of Charm City’s famous
museums, stately homes, monuments, parks and entertainment centers.
Catonsville.
Nine Ways to Get Organized in 2009
Begin the New Year on the right foot by learning how to organize your
paperwork, possessions, financial records and time. Telling you how is
expert
Kathy Trezise, owner of Absolutely Organized Professional Organizing
Service. Lansdowne,
Pikesville and
Towson.
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Programs at Your
Library
Registration begins one week before each program when required.
Arbutus Library
[
more about this
library ]
410-887-1451
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
AARP Tax Help at the Library
Adult
Pat Shiflett and her AARP volunteers provide free tax
preparation help. Call one week in advance for an appointment.
Saturdays Feb 7 through Apr 11 9:00 AM
Dunk into a Good Book
Adult
Join us for coffee, donuts and conversation. Share
thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Dec 8 Mon 10:00 AM
Jan 12 Mon 10:00 AM
Feb 9 Mon 10:00 AM
Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for
stories and songs.
Dec 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Jan 13 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 10 Tue 7:00 PM
The Page Turners
Adult
Join Arbutus Library’s book club for a lively book
discussion.
Jan 20 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 17 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.
Dec 17 Wed 10:30 AM
Jan 21 Wed 10:30 AM
Feb 18 Wed 10:30 AM
Sleight-of-Hand
Teen
Learn tricks of the trade, including performance tips,
magic history tidbits and reference sources. All props are provided and may
be kept. Registration required.
Dec 20 Sat 2:00 PM
Holiday Happenings
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates a wide variety of
holidays through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience
participation.
Dec 30 Tue 10:30 AM
“Spice” It Up
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann!
Guitar, shakers and books are highlighted.
Jan 3 Sat 2:00 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Jan 8 Thu 9:00 AM
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Infants
Birth through 10 months with adult
A calming and nurturing yoga program that enhances
bonding and makes babies happier, sleep longer, digest better and grow
stronger. Bring a yoga mat or a towel. No yoga experience required.
Registration required.
Jan 9 Fri 10:30 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red
Cross. Learn to perform first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, how to
handle bedtime issues, and more! Bring a bag lunch. Registration required.
Jan 10 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Jan 31 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Jan 15 Thu 9:00 AM
Urban Pirates Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Spark your young one’s inner pirate by taking part in
this interactive adventure story time complete with songs, stories and
treasure!
Jan 20 Tue 10:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Learn more advanced Internet skills.
Jan 22 Thu 9:00 AM
Will You Be My Valentine Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for Valentine’s Day stories and make a valentine
for someone special.
Feb 10 Tue 10:30 AM
Meet Biscuit
2 to 5 years old with adult
Bring your camera and a smile and meet Biscuit!
Feb 24 Tue 10:30 AM
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Catonsville Library
[
more about this
library ]
410-887-0951
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
(No story time Dec 25 and Jan 1.)
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. These special dogs are friendly, nonjudgmental and
good listeners.
Dec 6 Sat 11:00 AM
Dec 13 Sat 11:00 AM
Let Us Teach You Chess
Teen
Beginners through intermediate levels learn how to
increase their skills. Participate in a chess match with a local club on
February 28th.
Dec 6 Sat 2:00 PM
Dec 13 Sat 2:00 PM
Dec 20 Sat 2:00 PM
Jan 10 Sat 2:00 PM
Jan 17 Sat 2:00 PM
Jan 24 Sat 2:00 PM
Jan 31 Sat 2:00 PM
Feb 14 Sat 2:00 PM
Feb 28 Sat 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.
Dec 8 Mon 10:30 AM
Dec 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Jan 13 Tue 10:30 AM
Jan 24 Sat 10:30 AM
Feb 7 Sat 10:30 AM
Feb 18 Wed 10:30 AM
Open Mic Night
Teen
Share your creative writing and performance skills
onstage. Bring your poetry, rap, music or other talents and show us what
you’ve got! Registration begins at 6:30 the night of the program.
Dec 8 Mon 7:00 PM
Jan 12 Mon 7:00 PM
Feb 9 Mon 7:00 PM
The Mystery and Suspense Book Club
Adult
Join us for a lively discussion of mystery and suspense
books. December, What Was Lost by Catherine O’Flynn; January,
Brother Odd by Dean Koontz; February, The Grave Tattoo by Val
McDermid.
Dec 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Jan 13 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 10 Tue 7:00 PM
Creative Expressions
Adult
Join us for an evening of creative writing, poetry and
other talents presented by adults and seniors of the Catonsville community.
All are welcome to participate or attend.
Dec 15 Mon 7:00 PM
Books, Coffee and Conversation
Adult
Join us in the morning or evening for coffee, cookies and
lively conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Dec 17 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Jan 28 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Feb 25 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Dec 18 Thu 6:30 PM
The Book Group
Adult
Join us in discussing our monthly book selection.
December, Once in a Promised Land by Laila Halaby; January,
Rabble-Rouser for Peace: The Authorized Biography of Desmond Tutu by
John Allen; February, Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.
Dec 18 Thu 7:00 PM
Jan 15 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 19 Thu 7:00 PM
“Spice” It Up
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann!
Guitar, shakers and books are highlighted.
Dec 27 Sat 2:00 PM
ESOL Café
Adult
Practice your English with native speakers and other
English language learners. Enjoy light refreshments and meet people from
around the world. All are welcome!
Dec 30 Tue 7:00 PM
Jan 27 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 24 Tue 7:00 PM
Sleight-of-Hand
Teen
Learn tricks of the trade, including performance tips,
magic history tidbits and reference sources. All props are provided and may
be kept. Registration required.
Dec 30 Tue 7:00 PM
What’s Your Creative Identity?
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join The 5th L for an exciting poetry/creative writing
workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to create and share their
own poetry as well as enjoy a performance from the spoken-word poetry group.
Registration required.
Jan 15 Thu 7:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Jan 22 Thu 6:30 PM
Photographing Baltimore
Adult
Denny Lynch examines some of the fascinating
neighborhoods that bring so much life to Baltimore City.
Jan 31 Sat 2:00 PM
Musical Master Craftsman
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Using his ability to transform almost any scrap material
into a work of art, Abu the Flutemaker uses storytelling and musical talent
to highlight one-of-a-kind musical instruments.
Feb 7 Sat 2:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red
Cross. Learn to perform first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, how to
handle bedtime issues, and more! Bring a bag lunch. Registration required.
Jan 10 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Feb 14 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tax Tips
Adult
Find out the latest tax information to help you
understand your income tax forms.
Feb 17 Tue 7:00 PM
Urban Pirates Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Spark your young one’s inner pirate by taking part in
this interactive adventure story time complete with songs, stories and
treasure!
Feb 19 Thu 10:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Learn more advanced Internet skills.
Feb 19 Thu 6:30 PM
Meet the Author: Evan Balkan
Adult
The author of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Baltimore,
Including Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford and Howard Counties discusses
the abundance of natural and scenic places within an hour’s drive.
Feb 24 Tue 7:00 PM
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Cockeysville Library [ more about this library ]
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 10:30 AM
Thursdays 10:30 AM
(No story time Dec 25 and Jan 1.)
Librarian’s Gift Guide
Adult
Giving books, music, DVDs or games as gifts but not sure
what to get everyone? Let a librarian help you find the perfect thing for
even the hardest-to-shop-for people on your list. Join us for a short,
interactive talk to find out what titles will be hottest this season and how
you can save time and money.
Dec 3 Wed 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.
Dec 6 Sat 9:30 AM
Dec 10 Wed 10:30 AM
Dec 20 Sat 9:30 AM
Jan 3 Sat 9:30 AM
Jan 14 Wed 10:30 AM
Jan 17 Sat 9:30 AM
Feb 7 Sat 9:30 AM
Feb 11 Wed 10:30 AM
Feb 21 Sat 9:30 AM
Music Together with It’s Groovy, Baby
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join Bettina Leu for this interactive preschool program
featuring chants, songs, puppets and other fun activities.
Dec 8 Mon 10:30 AM
Holiday Happenings
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates a wide variety of
holidays through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience
participation.
Dec 11 Thu 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM
Coffee Conversations
Adult
Join us for coffee and great conversation. Share thoughts
and ideas about your favorite books.
Dec 15 Mon 11:00 AM
Jan 21 Wed 11:00 AM
Feb 18 Wed 11:00 AM
Cockeysville Book Club
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. December, Three
Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson; January, The Guernsey Literary and
Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer; February, To Kill a
Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Dec 29 Mon 7:00 PM
Jan 26 Mon 7:00 PM
Feb 23 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.
Dec 30 Tue 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Jan 5 Mon 9:00 AM
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.
Dec 8 Mon 10:30 AM
Dec 22 Mon 10:30 AM
Jan 12 Mon 10:30 AM
Jan 26 Mon 10:30 AM
Feb 9 Mon 10:30 AM
Feb 23 Mon 10:30 AM
Rufus
School age
Meet Rufus, a shy little dog that finds friendship and
learns about how our differences make us special. Performed by Blue Sky
Puppet Theater.
Jan 10 Sat 2:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Jan 12 Mon 9:00 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. Registration required.
Jan 15 Thu 10:30 AM
Musical Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Rebecca Slaven, Uniting Community’s founder, performs a
creative story time, including hand-crafted felt board stories, songs,
puppets and musical instruments.
Jan 22 Thu 10:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Learn more advanced Internet skills.
Jan 26 Mon 9:00 AM
Sleight-of-Hand
Teen
Learn tricks of the trade, including performance tips,
magic history tidbits and reference sources. All props are provided and may
be kept. Registration required.
Feb 10 Tue 3:30 PM
“Spice” It Up
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann!
Guitar, shakers and books are highlighted.
Feb 19 Thu 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM
Meet the Author: Mark Millikin
Adult
The author of The Glory of the 1966 Orioles and
Baltimore looks back on Oriole fever and the magical season of 1966.
Feb 21 Sat 2:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red
Cross. Learn to perform first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, how to
handle bedtime issues, and more! Bring a bag lunch. Registration required.
Feb 28 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
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Essex Library
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410-887-0295
Tutoring
Teen – ages 11-17
Free homework help in all academic subjects, except
foreign language. Registration required one week in advance.
Tuesdays 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
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
Anime and Manga Club
Teen
Discuss manga and view new releases and old favorites.
Snacks provided. Teens only, please.
Dec 4 Thu 7:00 PM
Jan 22 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 26 Thu 7:00 PM
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.
Dec 6 Sat 11:00 AM
Jan 3 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 7 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.
Dec 10 Wed 11:00 AM
Jan 14 Wed 11:00 AM
Jan 17 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 11 Wed 11:00 AM
Feb 21 Sat 11:00 AM
Winter Fest
Family – children under 6 with adult
Join us in celebrating this festive season with music and
art from Stemmer’s Run Middle School.
Dec 11 Thu 7:00 PM
Friends and Amigos Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays in both English and
Spanish.
Dec 13 Sat 11:00 AM
Jan 10 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 14 Sat 11:00 AM
Holiday Happenings
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates a wide variety of
holidays through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience
participation.
Jan 17 Sat 2:00 PM
“Spice” It Up
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann!
Guitar, shakers and books are highlighted.
Feb 28 Sat 2:00 PM
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Hereford 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.
Every first and third Tuesday 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
(No story time Dec 25 and Jan 1.)
Read and Knit
Adult/teen
You can do both at once! We’ll read aloud, chat and share
patterns while knitting and crocheting. Arrive and leave as your schedule
permits. December, Stash Swap; January, What’s New?; February, Sweet
Somethings.
Dec 2 Tue 5:00 PM
Jan 6 Tue 5:00 PM
Feb 3 Tue 5:00 PM
Hereford Library Book Group
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. December, Three
Bags Full by Leonie Swann; January, The Camel Bookmobile by Masha
Hamilton; February, The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Hereford Library.
Dec 3 Wed 1:00 PM
Jan 7 Wed 1:00 PM
Feb 4 Wed 1:00 PM
Traveling Circle Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join Rebecca Slaven for felt board stories, days of the
week, weather, movement and guitar sing-a-longs in this interactive program.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hereford Library.
Dec 4 Thu 10:30 AM
Traditional Holiday Toys
Family – ages 6 and up
Join local master toymaker Mike Brown as he demonstrates
constructing heirloom wooden toys. Children over 6 have the opportunity to
make their own toy. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hereford Library.
Dec 6 Sat 2:00 PM
Recall Like Chagall with Raeann Soto
School age
Students are introduced to artist Marc Chagall and his
artwork. Chagall’s I and the Village is highlighted and students
create their own boldly colored composition! Sponsored by the Friends of the
Hereford Library. Registration required.
Dec 13 Sat 1:00 PM
Holiday Happenings
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates a wide variety of
holidays through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience
participation.
Dec 30 Tue 2:00 PM
“Spice” It Up
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann!
Guitar, shakers and books are highlighted.
Jan 10 Sat 2:00 PM
Urban Pirates Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Spark your young one’s inner pirate by taking part in
this interactive adventure story time complete with songs, stories and
treasure!
Jan 15 Thu 10:30 AM
What’s Your Creative Identity?
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join The 5th L for an exciting poetry/creative writing
workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to create and share their
own poetry as well as enjoy a performance from the spoken-word poetry group.
Registration required.
Jan 20 Tue 7:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red
Cross. Learn to perform first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, how to
handle bedtime issues, and more! Bring a bag lunch. Registration required.
Jan 24 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Feb 21 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sleight-of-Hand with Mike Rose
Teen
Learn tricks of the trade, including performance tips,
magic history tidbits and reference sources. All props are provided and may
be kept. Registration required.
Jan 31 Sat 2:00 PM
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410-887-5602
Fun Food Fest!
Teen
Learn some easy ways to make great-tasting foods and try
them out with friends.
Tuesdays 3:00 PM
Discovery Club
Grades 6 through 8
Explore new ideas and begin building leadership skills in
the Discovery Club, a Campfire USA program that teaches you to make the
future better for yourself and others. Registration required.
Wednesdays 3:00 PM (No program Dec 24.)
Teen Gaming
Teen
Try your skills at Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero
and other fun Xbox 360 games. Registration required.
Thursdays 3:00 PM (No program Dec 25 and Jan 1.)
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
Holiday Happenings
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates a wide variety of
holidays through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience
participation.
Dec 1 Mon 7:00 PM
Books and Bagels
Adult
Join us for coffee, bagels and conversation. Share
thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Dec 3 Wed 10:00 AM
Jan 7 Wed 10:00 AM
Feb 4 Wed 10:00 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.
Dec 8 Mon 1:00 PM
Jan 12 Mon 1:00 PM
Feb 9 Mon 1:00 PM
Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for
stories and songs.
Dec 8 Mon 7:00 PM
Dec 15 Mon 7:00 PM
Dec 22 Mon 7:00 PM
Dec 29 Mon 7:00 PM
Jan 5 Mon 7:00 PM
Jan 26 Mon 7:00 PM
Feb 2 Mon 7:00 PM
Feb 9 Mon 7:00 PM
9 Ways to Get Organized in 2009
Adult
Kathy Trezise, owner of Absolutely Organized Professional
Organizing Service, helps you get organized.
Jan 7 Wed 7:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red
Cross. Learn to perform first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, how to
handle bedtime issues, and more! Bring a bag lunch. Registration required.
Jan 10 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Pajama Story Time in Spanish/English
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for
stories and songs in both Spanish and English at this special bilingual
story time.
Jan 12 Mon 7:00 PM
Urban Pirates Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Spark your young one’s inner pirate by taking part in
this interactive adventure story time complete with songs, stories and
treasure!
Jan 24 Sat 1:00 PM
Grandma’s Cautionary Tales
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Drawing from African and Caribbean literature, Debra Mims
tells tales her grandmother once told.
Feb 3 Tue 7:00 PM
Biscuit the Dog Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Bring your camera and a smile and meet Biscuit!
Feb 23 Mon 7:00 PM
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Loch Raven
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.
Dec 2 Tue 10:30 AM
Dec 10 Wed 10:30 AM
Jan 6 Tue 10:30 AM
Jan 21 Wed 10:30 AM
Feb 3 Tue 10:30 AM
Feb 18 Wed 10:30 AM
“Spice” It Up
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann!
Guitar, shakers and books are highlighted.
Dec 30 Tue 10:30 AM
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North Point
Library
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410-887-7255
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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. |
Tutoring
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Free homework help in all academic subjects. Registration required one
week in advance.
Mondays
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Thursdays
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Sundays
1:30 PM-4:30 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.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
ESOL Café
Adult
Practice your English while enjoying coffee, cake and conversation with
native English speakers and meet people from around the world at this free
program.
Dec 6 Sat 2:00 PM
Jan 3 Sat
2:00 PM
Jan 20 Tue 6:30 PM
Feb 7 Sat 2:00 PM
Feb 17 Tue 6:30 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.
Dec 11 Thu 10:30 AM
Jan 8 Thu 10:30 AM
Jan 22 Thu 10:30 AM
Feb 12 Thu 10:30 AM
Feb 26 Thu 10:30 AM
“Spice” It Up
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann! Guitar,
shakers and books are highlighted.
Dec 30 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.
Jan 6 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 3 Tue 7:00 PM
After-School Gaming
Teen
Try your skills at Guitar Hero and other fun Xbox 360 games. Registration
required.
Jan 7 Wed 3:30 PM
Jan 21 Wed 3:30 PM
Feb 4 Wed 3:30 PM
Feb 18 Wed 3:30 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Jan 7 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 5 Thu 2:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Jan 15 Thu 2:00 PM
Feb 11 Wed 7:00 PM
Rufus
School age
Meet Rufus, a shy little dog that finds friendship and learns about how
our differences make us special. Performed by Blue Sky Puppet Theater.
Jan 17 Sat 2:00 PM
Introduction to Microsoft Word
13 years old and up
Learn basic word processing skills.
Jan 27 Tue 7:00 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.
Jan 28 Wed 3:30 PM
Feb 25 Wed 3:30 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red Cross. Learn to
perform first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, how to handle bedtime
issues, and more! Bring a bag lunch. Registration required.
Feb 7 Sat 10:00
AM-5:00 PM
Meet the Author: Mark Millikin
Adult
The author of The Glory of the 1966 Orioles and Baltimore looks back on
Oriole fever and the magical season of 1966.
Feb 7 Sat 2:00 PM
Valentine’s Day Scented Candle Making
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Come make scented soy-based candles for yourself or a valentine.
Registration required.
Feb 10 Tue 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Learn more advanced Internet skills.
Feb 17 Tue 2:00 PM
AARP Tax Help at the Library
Adult
Have tax questions? Ask an AARP volunteer. Assistance is given on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Feb 28 Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Sleight-of-Hand
Teen
Learn tricks of the trade, including performance tips, magic history
tidbits and reference sources. All props are provided and may be kept.
Registration required.
Feb 28 Sat 2:00 PM
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Parkville Library
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410-887-5353
Winter Reading Program
School age
Visit the library from January 2 through February 28.
Check out a book and get a sticker to add to our Winter Reading Club poster.
Let’s read up a blizzard!
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.
Every second Tuesday 9:30 AM
Every fourth Monday 9:30 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 9:30 AM
Thursdays 9:30 AM
(No story time Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1.)
Readers of the Round Table
Adult
Join a lively book discussion. December, bring your
favorite poem; January, The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria;
February, Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland.
Dec 9 Tue 10:00 AM
Jan 20 Tue 10:00 AM
Feb 17 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.
Dec 17 Wed 7:00 PM
Jan 21 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 18 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.
Dec 18 Thu 10:00 AM
Jan 15 Thu 10:00 AM
Feb 19 Thu 10:00 AM
“Spice” It Up
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann!
Guitar, shakers and books are highlighted.
Dec 29 Mon 2:00 PM
Grandma’s Cautionary Tales
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Drawing from African and Caribbean literature, Debra Mims
tells tales her grandmother once told.
Jan 26 Mon 2:00 PM
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Perry Hall Library
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410-887-5195
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.
Dec 3 Wed 10:30 AM
Dec 17 Wed 10:30 AM
Urban Pirates Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Spark your young one’s inner pirate by taking part in
this interactive adventure story time complete with songs, stories and
treasure!
Dec 10 Wed 10:30 AM
Pigs at the Pole
All ages – children under 6 with adult Christmas has
never been in this much trouble! Blue Sky Puppet Theater presents a modern
show featuring remote control cars, electric guitars and a vegetarian wolf.
Dec 31 Wed 11:00 AM
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Pikesville Library
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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
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The Friends
of the Pikesville Library
Guest Speaker Series
Adult –
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Dorothy Fall
Dec 3 — Welcome the renowned artist and
author of Bernard Fall: Memoirs of a Soldier-Scholar, a biography of
the legendary prophet of the Vietnam War.
Marc Steiner
Dec 10 — Formerly of WYPR, the current
executive producer of Center for Emerging Media presents “Welcome Back!”
Dr. Jean Baker
Dec 17 — The professor of history at
Goucher College and author of Lincoln, the Man and the President
stops by to celebrate President Lincoln’s bicentennial.
C. Fraser Smith
Jan 7 — The author of Here Lies Jim
Crow: Civil Rights in Maryland and William Donald Schaefer: A
Political Biography discusses his works.
Michael Olesker
Jan 14 — Welcome the columnist for the
Baltimore Examiner and author of The Colts’ Baltimore: A City and
Its Love Affair in the 1950s.
Jayne Miller
Jan 21 — The chief investigative
reporter for WBAL-TV presents “In Jayne Miller’s Mind.”
Charles W. Mitchell
Jan 28 — The author of Maryland
Voices of the Civil War discusses his book.
Jonathan Palevsky
Feb 4 — The program director for WBJC-FM
presents “Development of the Symphony.”
Jeffrey Korman
Feb 11 — The manager of the Maryland
Department at the Enoch Pratt Free Library presents “Mysterious Death of
Edgar Allan Poe.”
Dr. Peter Lev
Feb 18 — The professor of Electronic
Media and Film at Towson University presents “History and Culture of Great
Cities.”
Dr. P.M. Forni
Feb 25 — Welcome the professor of Italian literature at
Johns Hopkins University, founder of the Civility Initiative and author of
The Civility Solution: What to Do When People Are Rude. |
Urban Pirates Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Spark your young one’s inner pirate by taking part in
this interactive adventure story time complete with songs, stories and
treasure!
Dec 5 Fri 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.
Dec 6 Sat 11:00 AM
Dec 10 Wed 11:00 AM
Dec 20 Sat 11:00 AM
Jan 3 Sat 11:00 AM
Jan 14 Wed 11:00 AM
Jan 17 Sat 11:00 AM
Jan 28 Wed 11:00 AM
Feb 7 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 11 Wed 11:00 AM
Feb 21 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 25 Wed 11:00 AM
Be Dazzled by Books
Adult
Bring your favorite books to discuss. Librarians also
share their thoughts about their favorites.
Dec 9 Tue 1:00 PM
Jan 13 Tue 1:00 PM
Feb 10 Tue 1:00 PM
Digital Television Transition
Adult
Learn about the upcoming switch to digital television
taking place on February 17.
Dec 9 Tue 2:00 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.
Dec 11 Thu 11:00 AM
Jan 8 Thu 11:00 AM
Jan 22 Thu 11:00 AM
Feb 12 Thu 11:00 AM
Feb 26 Thu 11:00 AM
Rufus
School age
Meet Rufus, a shy little dog that finds friendship and
learns about how our differences make us special. Performed by Blue Sky
Puppet Theater.
Dec 30 Tue 2:00 PM
9 Ways to Get Organized in 2009
Adult
Kathy Trezise, owner of Absolutely Organized Professional
Organizing Service, helps you get organized.
Jan 8 Thu 7:00 PM
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.
Jan 14 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 11 Wed 7:00 PM
“Spice” It Up
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann!
Guitar, shakers and books are highlighted.
Jan 18 Sun 2:00 PM
Musical Master Craftsman
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Using his ability to transform almost any scrap material
into a work of art, Abu the Flutemaker uses storytelling and musical talent
to highlight one-of-a-kind musical instruments.
Feb 15 Sun 2:00 PM
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Randallstown Library
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410-887-0770
Video Games for Teens
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Try your skills at Rock Band, Guitar Hero and
other fun Wii and Xbox 360 games. Tuesdays 3:30 PM-5:00 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.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM (No story time Dec 24 and 31.)
4 Youth, by Youth
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join us to find out about how to give back to your
community, get ready for college and learn about entrepreneurship. Student
service learning hours may be earned.
Wednesdays 3:00 PM–5:30 PM
Let Us Teach You Chess
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Beginners through intermediate levels learn how to play
chess through instructions, practice and play.
Thursdays 3:30 PM through January 29
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills. Taught by Verizon Helping Hands.
Dec 6 Sat 9:00 AM
Jan 3 Sat 9:00 AM
Feb 7 Sat 9:00 AM
The Bookends
Adult
Join Randallstown’s book club for a lively book
discussion. December, Gideon’s Gift by Karen Kingsbury; January,
Watercolored Pearls by Stacy Hawkins Adams; February, A Hope in the
Unseen by Ron Suskind. Refreshments provided.
Dec 10 Wed 7:00 PM
Jan 14 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 11 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.
Dec 11 Thu 10:00 AM
Jan 8 Thu 10:00 AM
Feb 12 Thu 10:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Taught by Verizon Helping Hands.
Dec 13 Sat 9:00 AM
Jan 10 Sat 9:00 AM
Feb 14 Sat 9:00 AM
Introduction to Microsoft Word
13 years old and up
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. Taught by Verizon
Helping Hands.
Dec 20 Sat 9:00 AM
Jan 17 Sat 9:00 AM
Feb 21 Sat 9:00 AM
Sleight-of-Hand
Teen
Learn tricks of the trade, including performance tips,
magic history tidbits and reference sources. All props are provided and may
be kept. Registration required.
Jan 13 Tue 6:30 PM
Urban Pirates Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Spark your young one’s inner pirate by taking part in
this interactive adventure story time complete with songs, stories and
treasure!
Jan 14 Wed 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.
Jan 24 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 28 Sat 11:00 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen - ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red
Cross. Learn to perform first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, how to
handle bedtime issues, and more! Bring a bag lunch. Registration required.
Jan 31 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Musical Master Craftsman
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Using his ability to transform almost any scrap material
into a work of art, Abu the Flutemaker uses storytelling and musical talent
to highlight one-of-a-kind musical instruments.
Feb 14 Sat 2:00 PM
What’s Your Creative Identity?
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join The 5th L for an exciting poetry/creative writing
workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to create and share their
own poetry as well as enjoy a performance from the spoken-word poetry group.
Registration required.
Feb 17 Tue 7:00 PM
Kalimba Music
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join Carl L. Winters as he demonstrates an African
instrument called the kalimba. Experience call and response, singing and
chanting, as well as learn about the fascinating history of the African
thumb piano.
Feb 25 Wed 5:00 PM
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Reisterstown Library
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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.
Dec 3 Wed 10:30 AM
Dec 8 Mon 11:00 AM
Dec 13 Sat 11:00 AM
Dec 16 Tue 10:15 AM
Dec 19 Fri 10:30 AM
Jan 7 Wed 10:30 AM
Jan 10 Sat 11:00 AM
Jan 12 Mon 11:00 AM
Jan 16 Fri 10:30 AM
Jan 20 Tue 10:15 AM
Feb 4 Wed 10:30 AM
Feb 9 Mon 11:00 AM
Feb 14 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 17 Tue 10:15 AM
Feb 20 Fri 10:30 AM
Holiday Happenings
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates a wide variety of
holidays through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience
participation.
Dec 6 Sat 2:00 PM
Reisterstown Readers
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. December, The
Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber; January, In the Woods
by Tana French; February, Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and
War by Nathaniel Philbrick.
Dec 11 Thu 7:00 PM
Jan 8 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 12 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.
Dec 15 Mon 10:30 AM
Dec 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Jan 17 Sat 10:30 AM
Jan 21 Wed 10:30 AM
Feb 21 Sat 10:30 AM
Feb 26 Thu 10:30 AM
It’s Fun to Fly Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about flying.
Dec 22 Mon 10:30 AM
Rufus
School age
Meet Rufus, a shy little dog that finds friendship and
learns about how our differences make us special. Performed by Blue Sky
Puppet Theater.
Dec 29 Mon 10:30 AM
Let’s Visit Australia Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about Australia.
Jan 26 Mon 10:30 AM
Urban Pirates Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Spark your young one’s inner pirate by taking part in
this interactive adventure story time complete with songs, stories and
treasure!
Jan 28 Wed 10:30 AM
“Spice” It Up
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann!
Guitar, shakers and books are highlighted.
Jan 31 Sat 11:00 AM
I Love My Pets Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about pets.
Feb 23 Mon 10:30 AM
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Rosedale Library
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410-887-0513
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Come visit Storyville, an interactive
learning center for young children, birth to age 5, with their parents
and caregivers. 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 (No story time Jan 19 and Feb 16.)
Toddler 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.
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
4 Youth, by Youth
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join us to find out how to give back to your community,
get ready for college and learn about entrepreneurship. Student service
learning hours may be earned.
Tuesdays 3:00 PM–5:30 PM
Video Games for Teens
Teen
Try your skills at Rock Band, Guitar Hero and
other fun Wii and Xbox 360 games. Registration required.
Wednesdays 3:00 PM (No program Dec 24 and 31.)
Tutoring
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Free homework help in all academic subjects, except
foreign language. Registration required one week in advance.
Thursdays 3:00 PM-6:00 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.
Fridays 10:30 AM
Holiday Happenings
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates a wide variety of
holidays through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience
participation.
Dec 5 Fri 10:30 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Dec 6 Sat 9:00 AM
Dec 15 Mon 9:00 AM
Jan 3 Sat 9:00 AM
Jan 12 Mon 9:00 AM
Feb 2 Mon 9:00 AM
Feb 7 Sat 9:00 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get babysitting certification from the American Red
Cross. Learn to perform first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, how to
handle bedtime issues, and more! Bring a bag lunch. Registration required.
Dec 6 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Feb 28 Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Résumé Writing Workshop
Adult
Learn tips and tricks for creating a successful résumé.
Dec 8 Mon 6:00 PM
Jan 5 Mon 6:00 PM
Feb 9 Mon 6:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Dec 13 Sat 9:00 AM
Dec 22 Mon 9:00 AM
Jan 17 Sat 9:00 AM
Jan 26 Mon 9:00 AM
Feb 14 Sat 9:00 AM
Feb 23 Mon 9:00 AM
Rufus
School age
Meet Rufus, a shy little dog that finds friendship and
learns about how our differences make us special. Performed by Blue Sky
Puppet Theater.
Jan 9 Fri 10:30 AM
Digital Television Transition
Adult
Learn about the upcoming switch to digital television
taking place on February 17.
Jan 12 Mon 7:00 PM
Knitting with Nicole
Adult/teen
Learn tips and tricks of knitting with expert Nicole
Cooper.
Jan 13 Tue 7:00 PM
Jan 27 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 10 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 24 Tue 7:00 PM
Karma Dogs
Family – children under 6 with adult
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read with a
Karma Dog from the H.E.A.R.T.S. program. These special dogs are friendly,
nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Jan 17 Sat 11:00 AM
Jan 24 Sat 11:00 AM
Jan 31 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 7 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 14 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 21 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 28 Sat 11:00 AM
Grandma’s Cautionary Tales
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Drawing from African and Caribbean literature, Debra Mims
tells tales her grandmother once told.
Feb 6 Fri 10:30 AM
What’s Your Creative Identity?
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join The 5th L for an exciting poetry/creative writing
workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to create and share their
own poetry as well as enjoy a performance from the spoken-word poetry group.
Registration required.
Feb 11 Wed 7:00 PM
Meet the Author: Mark Millikin
Adult
The author of The Glory of the 1966 Orioles and
Baltimore looks back on Oriole fever and the magical season of 1966.
Feb 17 Tue 7:00 PM
Sleight-of-Hand
Teen
Learn tricks of the trade, including performance tips,
magic history tidbits and reference sources. All props are provided and may
be kept. Registration required.
Feb 21 Sat 2:00 PM
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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. |
15th Annual Friends of the Towson Library Book Donation
Drive
Family – children under 6 with adult
The Friends of the Towson Library are accepting donations
of nearly new adult and children’s books, DVDs, CDs and videos through March
21, 2009. Donations may be dropped off at the Towson Library. A receipt is
available upon request.
School Art Display
Family – children under 6 with adult
Artwork display provided by local schools. December,
Ridge Ruxton School; January, Riderwood Elementary; February, Rodgers Forge
Elementary.
Friday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, activities and songs with your child.
Caregivers welcome.
Fridays 10:30 AM (No story time Feb 20.)
Small Business Counseling
Adult
Meet with a counselor from the Baltimore County Small
Business Resource Center to learn how to move your small business ideas
forward. Call to register for a free one-hour appointment.
Dec 2 Tue 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Jan 6 Tue 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Feb 3 Tue 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Holidays Around the World
School age
Children learn about various holidays through
participation in activities such as art, music and movement. Presented by
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society at Stevenson University.
Dec 6 Sat 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature
13 years old and up
Dr. Arthur Lesley, associate professor at Baltimore
Hebrew University, leads our discussion of The Rabbi’s Cat by Joann
Sfar. Presented in partnership with Goucher College and supported by the
American Library Association and Nextbook. To register, call Goucher College
Julia Rogers Library at 410-337-6363 or e-mail catherinedannals@goucher.edu.
Dec 7 Sun 2:00 PM
Music Together with It’s Groovy, Baby
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join Bettina Leu for this interactive preschool program
featuring chants, songs, puppets and other fun activities.
Dec 12 Fri 10:30 AM
Gingerbread House Stories and Creation
School age – ages 6 and up
Join us for gingerbread stories and build one of your
own. We’ll provide all supplies. All children need to be accompanied by an
adult. Registration required.
Dec 13 Sat 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.
Dec 17 Wed 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Jan 21 Wed 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Jan 25 Sun 2:30 PM
Feb 18 Wed 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Feb 22 Sun 2:30 PM
Celebration Ringers of Arnolia United Methodist Church
Family – children under 6 with adult
Enjoy songs of the season played by the handbell choir in
the Rotunda.
Dec 17 Wed 7:00 PM
Towson Book Club
Adult
Discuss some great books! December, A Walk in the
Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson;
January, The Shack by William P. Young; February, Three Cups of
Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace … One School at a Time by Greg
Mortenson. |
