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The Essex Branch is currently closed for renovation...

 

                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn best practices for your garden during this time of the year. Presentation followed by Q & A.  Learn more...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Would you survive the Hunger Games? Kids ages 10 -17 can put their skills to the test in our Tribute Training Program. Register now...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18 at the Perry Hall Branch to learn how to effectively and confidently use color. Copies of Rena Bullard's book D.I.Y. Color Confidence will be available.  Learn more...

Cover for D.I.Y. Color Confidence by Rena Ballard

Cover of Forgotton Sundays by Gerry Sandusky

 

 

 

 

Join us at the North Point Branch on Thursday, November 20 at 7 p.m when the author of Forgotten Sundays and the voice for the Baltimore Ravens/WBAL Sports will discuss his former NFL coach father, growing up in the early days of NFL culture and the meaning of family.  

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November is "Libraries Salute Veterans" month. Drop off used cell phones at any branch of the Baltimore County Public Library to help provide cost-free communication services to active-duty military members and veterans. Learn more...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Essex Branch is temporarily closed for renovation beginning Wednesday, October 1 and is expected to re-open in early December.  Learn more...

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Happening soon at library branches...
International Games Day at Your Branch
All Ages (Children under 8 with adult)

Stop by the Information Desk for board games to enjoy with your family while you visit the branch.

Pikesville Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 9:00 am

Preschool Story Time
Preschool - 2 to 5 years old with adult

Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and songs together.

Rosedale Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 9:30 am

Preschool Story Time
Preschool - 2 to 5 years old with adult

Interact with your preschooler by enjoying stories, songs, and activities together.

Loch Raven Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 9:30 am

Toddler Story Time
Toddler - 2 to 3 years old with adult

Engage your toddler through stories, rhymes, songs and movement activities, followed by a play time. Registration required.

Towson Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 9:30 am

Baby Story Time
Baby - Birth to 23 months with adult

Connect with your baby through stories, rhymes, bounces and songs, followed by a play time. Registration required.

Woodlawn Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 9:30 am

Preschool Story Time
Preschool - 2 to 5 years old with adult

Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and songs together.

Pikesville Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 10:00 am

Spanish Baby Story Time
Baby - Birth to 23 months with adult

Connect with your baby through stories, rhymes, bounces and songs in Spanish, followed by a play time. Birth through 23 months with adult. Registration required. To register, please click the Spanish language listing for this program.

Owings Mills Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 10:00 am

Hora de los Cuentos en Español para Bebés
Baby - Birth to 23 months with adult

Conectese con su bebe por medio de historias, rimas, saltos y canciones en espanol, seguidos de un tiempo de juego. Se require la inscripcion. Desde recien nacidos hasta ninos de 23 meses con un adulto

Owings Mills Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 10:00 am

Parachute Play
Preschool - 2 to 5 years old with adult

Tired of sitting on the sofa? Come to the library and get fit, get active and have fun by playing with the parachute. Registration required.

Arbutus Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 10:30 am

Story Time with Mr. Bob
Preschool - 2 to 5 years old with adult

Join Mr. Bob as he tells stories, sings songs and does various activities based on a special theme.

Perry Hall Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 10:30 am

Preschool Story Time
Preschool - 2 to 5 years old with adult

Interact with your preschooler by enjoying stories, songs and activities together.

Towson Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 10:30 am

Toddler Story Time
Toddler - 2 to 3 years old with adult

Engage your toddler through stories, rhymes, songs and movement activities, followed by a play time. Registration required.

Rosedale Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 10:30 am

Preschool Story Time
Preschool - 2 to 5 years old with adult

Interact with your preschooler by enjoying stories, songs and activities together.

Woodlawn Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 11:00 am

Baby Story Time
Baby - Birth to 23 months with adult

Connect with your baby through stories, rhymes, bounces and songs, followed by a play time. Registration required.

Loch Raven Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 11:00 am

Hora de los Cuentos en Español para Preescolares
Preschool - 2 to 5 years old with adult

Relacionese con su preescolar al disfrutar juntos historias, canciones y actividades en espanol.

Owings Mills Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 11:00 am

Toddler Story Time
Toddler - 2 to 3 years old with adult

Engage your toddler through stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities, followed by a play time. Registration required.

Pikesville Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 11:00 am

Spanish Preschool Story Time
Preschool - 2 to 5 years old with adult

Interact with your preschooler by enjoying stories, songs and activities in Spanish.

Owings Mills Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 11:00 am

Barrel of Monkeys Bash
School Age

Come join the circus with Beale Street Puppets! Join Margaret Monkey on her flying trapeze, Bobby the Baby Elephant and our cavalcade of clowns.

Towson Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 2:00 pm

LEGO Fun!
School Age

Create with LEGO blocks! All supplies provided. Registration required. Registration required. School age - 6 to 12 years old/children under 8 with adult

White Marsh Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 2:00 pm

Teen Gaming
Teen

Try your skills at Super Smash Bros., Rock Band, and other fun Wii and Xbox 360 games. Teen - ages 11 to 17

Reisterstown Branch
Friday - November 14, 2014 - 2:30 pm

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