Events Calendar
Events
Wednesday, January 22
Celebrate Library Shelfie Day with us! Match the selfie with the shelfie contest!
For the month of January, help us collect toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, and body wash to donate to the Loch Raven VA Clinic. Then on February 3rd, join...
UNDESIGN THE REDLINE is a framework for unearthing our most deep, systemic and entangled crises. This interactive exhibit, workshop series and curriculum...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Come fill our Journal. Write your hopes, your sorrows, your dreams, your reflections. Fill our Peace Journal with your heart's contemplations.
Inspired by Dr. King, we're building a dream garland. Come in anytime in January or February and add yours.
Create your own one-of-kind snowflake using coffee filters, markers, and creativity.
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome. No...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
The Digital Drop-In Clinic is open for any and all basic technology questions, where we'll do our best to assist you in a relaxed, low-stress...
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. Playtime follows. For families with children ages 2-5;...
In this 6-week series, 5 topics will be discussed: ABCs of the PC, Skill Builders’ Workshops, Introduction to Computers and Windows, Introduction to Word...
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early for playtime. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult....
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Playtime follows. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.
Stories, movement, play, and songs just for walking toddlers. Playtime follows. For little ones up to 36 months with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.
Stories, movement, play, and songs just for walking toddlers. Playtime follows. For little ones up to 36 months with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Playtime follows. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early for playtime. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult....
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Come early for playtime. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. Come early for playtime. For families with children...
Explore, construct, and play with natural materials in sensory bins in this program for ages 2-7. All abilities welcome.
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early for playtime. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult....
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early for playtime. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult....
Stories, bounces, play, and songs perfect for babies in laps and arms. Come early for playtime. For babies from birth to first steps with a favorite adult....
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. Come early for playtime. For families with children...
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early for playtime. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult....
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early for playtime. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult....
Introduction to Microsoft Office and Computer Basics January 22 - February 26 has been cancelled In this 6-week series, 5 topics will be discussed: ABCs of...
Learn how you can tone and strengthen your body through a variety of exercises. Session led by Surya Allamraju of Sunshine Yoga.
Learn how the Chinese celebrate the New Year and make a Chinese drum musical instrument. Then try using it to accompany our singing a traditional Chinese song.
Lawyers from Maryland Legal Aid provide one-on-one legal services. Types of issues include: bankruptcy, child custody, divorce, expungement, removing...
Canton Community Association invites you to come learn and play Bridge. Join a community of bridge lovers to learn about the game, hone your skills and form...
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. Playtime follows. For families with children ages 2-5;...
Learn your way around the Excel 2010 spreadsheet. Discussion will include: select, format cells, worksheets, and rows/columns. Learn everyday tasks such as...
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 January 22 & 29 classes have been cancelled. Register for this class beginning February 19th. Learn your way around the...
Do you have a National History Day project? We can help! Book a one-on-one appointment for yourself or your group to talk about your topic, review resources...
Celebrate the Year of the Rat by making red and gold slime with us! Kids age 8 and up, or younger children with adult.
Snacks, consoles, controllers, and games provided. Bring your own skills!
Sit and unwind with friends while coloring pictures in a relaxing atmosphere.
Show off your building skills during our weekly Lego program.
Want to amplify your voice for social change? We'll show you how to make posters and signs for demonstrations. Get tips and guidance on how to design and...
Join Media Rhythm Institute in the Teen Center at the Central library for iRhyme! iRhyme is a reading literacy program that uses HipHop to encourage...
Watch and discuss Anime! Together we'll discover new favorites, old favorites, friends, food, and skills inspired by Japanese culture.
An exercise program of dance to hot new music. Call 410-396-1168 to register.
In this 6 session series, four topics will be discussed: ABCs of the PC (Personal Computer) & Skill Builders’ Workshops, Introduction to Computers/Windows,...
Connect with fellow community members as they support the library.
Ready to discover a healthier, fitter version of you? Over four sessions, learn practical, affordable strategies to upgrade your health in key areas: the...
Thursday, January 23
For the month of January, help us collect toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, and body wash to donate to the Loch Raven VA Clinic. Then on February 3rd, join...
UNDESIGN THE REDLINE is a framework for unearthing our most deep, systemic and entangled crises. This interactive exhibit, workshop series and curriculum...
Come fill our Journal. Write your hopes, your sorrows, your dreams, your reflections. Fill our Peace Journal with your heart's contemplations.
Develops and enhances (Touch Method) keyboarding skill sets. Apply skills learned to produce non-technical documents. Learn to identify and type different...
Inspired by Dr. King, we're building a dream garland. Come in anytime in January or February and add yours.
Create your own one-of-kind snowflake using coffee filters, markers, and creativity.
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.
Explore learning stations all about arts, crafts, and self-expression. For ages 2-5 and their grown-ups. All abilities welcome.
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Create and showcase an online digital display of your skills, abilities, and achievements to prospective employers or school administrators. Include a PDF...
Seniors from the Belair-Edison community meet for a variety of programs.
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome.
Cuentos, movimientos, juegos y canciones para bebés en brazos y niños pequeños juntos. Llegue temprano o quédese después para jugar. Para niños menores de...
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. Come early for playtime. For families with children...
Meet with Anna Tatro, Grants Librarian to discuss your nonprofit needs! Anna will be available to provide resources, structure and support in a variety of...
Stories, movement, play, and songs just for walking toddlers. Come early for Artsy Tots. Playtime follows. For little ones up to 36 months with a favorite...
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Come early for playtime. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult....
Join us for a guided meditation session led by Surya Allamraju of Sunshine Yoga. Please feel free to bring your own meditation mat.
Feeling lucky or especially skilled? Join us for BINGO in the afternoon. Light refreshments provided.
Who should attend? Community leaders who are currently members of – or plan to start – a small nonprofit organization. What will be covered? Starting a...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, bounces, play, and songs perfect for babies in laps and arms. Playtime follows. For babies from birth to first steps with a favorite adult. All...
Join us and design something to be printed using the 3D printer.
Read a STEAM-related story, hear a song, and do a fun activity that's all about STEAM!
Do you have a National History Day project? We can help! Book a one-on-one appointment for yourself or your group to talk about your topic, review resources...
Come watch and discuss your favorite anime with your friends! There will be snacks.
Play chess with friends, peers, and a member of the Johns Hopkins Chess Club. All skill levels welcome.
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Playtime follows. For ages 3-5 with a favorite adult. All...
In the international bestseller, The Hidden Life of Trees, first published in Germany in 2015, forester and author Peter Wohllenben shares his deep love of...
Try your hand at Sudoku or put together a jigsaw puzzle!
Intense cardio, metabolic, and lateral training exercise, using dance moves and strength training. Call 410-396-1168 to register.
A music and movement class created for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers full of music, dance, and educational tools. Designed to let you...
Work out to popular line dances, hip-hop, Caribbean and African rhythms. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
In this 3-session series, 4 topics will be discussed: Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sheets and Google Slides. Class Prerequisite Recommendation -...
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 January 23rd & 30th have been cancelled. Learn your way around the Excel 2016 spreadsheet. Discussion will include:...
In this 6-part series, 3 topics will be discussed: Introduction to Word 2010 - Part 1 and 2, Introduction to PowerPoint 2010 – Part 1 and 2, and...
A session for beginning to intermediate couponers. Learn more tricks of the trade to save your family money.
Do you enjoy needle knitting, loom knitting, or crochet? Bring in your supplies to work on group projects while socializing with other yarn artists. Feel...
Always in Season by Jacqueline Olive In Always in Season, descendents of the victims and the perpetrators of lynching are working together to heal a violent...
Achieving your fitness goals just became fun. Work out with certified instructor Shante’ Gilbert. Bring a towel and bottle water. For all fitness levels....
Join us as we discuss What the Eyes Don't See by Mona Hanna-Attisha.
Deep breathing, relaxation, basic yoga poses and stretching—these mixed level classes are open to those brand new to yoga. Bring your own yoga mat. Presented...
Staff will be on hand to discuss the Habitat for Humanity of Cheasapeake Homeownership program.
Clifford Thompson will be in conversation with Abdul Ali, author of Trouble Sleeping. In What It Is, Clifford Thompson turns for guidance to the wisdom of...
Friday, January 24
For the month of January, help us collect toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, and body wash to donate to the Loch Raven VA Clinic. Then on February 3rd, join...
Come fill our Journal. Write your hopes, your sorrows, your dreams, your reflections. Fill our Peace Journal with your heart's contemplations.
You are never too old to learn. Join us for a fun filled adventure as we discover the world of the computer. Create a Gmail account using Google. Learn...
Inspired by Dr. King, we're building a dream garland. Come in anytime in January or February and add yours.
Create your own one-of-kind snowflake using coffee filters, markers, and creativity.
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Come early for playtime. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Deep breathing, relaxation, basic yoga poses and stretching -- these mixed level classes are open to those brand new to yoga. Bring your own yoga mat....
Hoopla is a versatile resource for e-books, movies, television content, and streaming music. Learn how getting started with Hoopla is quick and easy.
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Come early for playtime. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Join us for a session of relaxation and stress-reducing exercise presented by Surya Allamraju of Sunshine Yoga. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a...
A specialist from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation is available to assist people who have been justice involved with guidance...
Take a craft break in the Creation Station! Bring your own project or start a new one using our supplies.
Bring your imagination and create with LEGOs. Build something big, something small, something new, or something tall.
Saturday, January 25
For the month of January, help us collect toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, and body wash to donate to the Loch Raven VA Clinic. Then on February 3rd, join...
Come fill our Journal. Write your hopes, your sorrows, your dreams, your reflections. Fill our Peace Journal with your heart's contemplations.
Learn to create, open, format, and save documents in this basic two-part word processing class. Understand how to navigate the ribbon, make basic formatting...
Do you have a National History Day project? We can help! Book a one-on-one appointment for yourself or your group to talk about your topic, review resources...
Inspired by Dr. King, we're building a dream garland. Come in anytime in January or February and add yours.
Create your own one-of-kind snowflake using coffee filters, markers, and creativity.
Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...
Chair yoga will help improve flexibility, strength, balance and focus. Enjoy the many benefits of yoga without sitting or lying on the floor. Session led...
When a rich widow, Lilia (Helen Mirren), visits Tuscany with her friend Caroline (Helena Bonham Carter), she falls in love with Gino (Giovanni Guidelli), a...
Dance your way to fitness in these free adult Zumba classes. The fitness program consists of short-dance and aerobic-exercise routines performed to popular...
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. Come early or stay after for playtime. For families...
Destress from everyday routines and enjoy conversating with seniors, adults and youth. While coloring pages with different patterns of mandalas, geometric...
During our My Gym Community Class children are elated as they sing, dance, play games, watch a puppet show and of course move! We will work on fine and gross...
An in-depth look at the relationship between the late musician Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen. 2019. Directed by Nick Broomfield....
Work out to popular line dances, hip-hop, Caribbean and African rhythms. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Work out to popular line dances, hip-hop, Caribbean and African rhythms. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Join a yarn crafters group. Beginners are welcome as you start your journey!
Join our monthly book club as people of all ages read and discuss books on social justice. Then, of course, we’ll do fun, book-specific projects afterwards!...
We're Making Moon and Stars String Chandeliers. Please dress for a mess.
Join Certified "Guided Autobiography" instructor Karen Bovie to begin your journey into autobiography and memoir through this series of classes. Recall and...
Cyanotype prints are made by placing objects directly on top of a cyanotype surface and then exposing them to sunlight, creating silhouette images....
Join us to discuss The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.
Long Live The King! Synopsis A young lion returns to reclaim the throne that was stolen from him and his father by his treacherous and fratricidal uncle...
A local artist leads step-by-step instruction as you create your very own masterpiece. All paint supplies will be provided by the library. Please register...
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new...
Bring in your own ceramic mug to create designs using the fluid paints of alcohol inks. Registration required. Please call 410-396-0984 to register.
January's Artist in Residence Caleb Stine will facilitate two songwriting workshops. The 90 minute, hands-on workshops will explain songwriting terms,...
Make your own short animation! Come learn about and experiment with green screen and stop-motion animation. Space is limited, please visit the branch or call...
Monday, January 27
For the month of January, help us collect toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, and body wash to donate to the Loch Raven VA Clinic. Then on February 3rd, join...
Come fill our Journal. Write your hopes, your sorrows, your dreams, your reflections. Fill our Peace Journal with your heart's contemplations.
A specialist from Easterseals will be available to assist veterans who have questions or need guidance about jobs and careers.
Join us for a guided meditation session led by Surya Allamraju of Sunshine Yoga. Please feel free to bring your own meditation mat.
Inspired by Dr. King, we're building a dream garland. Come in anytime in January or February and add yours.
Create your own one-of-kind snowflake using coffee filters, markers, and creativity.
Stories, bounces, play, and songs perfect for babies in laps and arms. Come early or stay after for playtime. For babies from birth to first steps with a...
Schedule an one-on-one appointment for assistance with job applications, resumes, cover letters, and other job-seeking guidance. Call 410-396-0942 or send...
Enjoy a reading of your favorite super stories on the big screen, accompanied by a drawing activity and craft. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Stories, movement, songs, and play activities that prepare your child for lifelong learning. Playtime follows. For ages 3-5 with a favorite adult. All...
Learn new and old line dances while you workout to hip-hop, Caribbean, and African rhythms. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Lawyers from Maryland Legal Aid provide one-on-one legal services. Types of issues include: bankruptcy, child custody, divorce, expungement, foreclosure,...
Do you have a National History Day project? We can help! Book a one-on-one appointment for yourself or your group to talk about your topic, review resources...
Chit chat with friends and listen to audiobook while staying warm with some hot cocoa.
Read and discuss the One Book Baltimore book, "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds, and other related readings. Light refreshments provided.
Learn about STEM topics through a fun program in the Govans Branch!
Join Media Rhythm Institute in the Teen Center at the Central library for iRhyme! iRhyme is a reading literacy program that uses HipHop to encourage...
Kids and caregivers can learn about the new dietary guidelines taught in schools with a fun craft about food choices. Snacks will be provided.
Paint in watercolors and create your own masterpieces or just fun pictures.
All skill levels are welcome to learn and to play chess.
Synopsis A Secret Service agent is accused of being complicit in an assassination attempt on the President. He struggles to evade his colleagues and the FBI...
Deep breathing, relaxation, basic yoga poses and stretching -- these mixed level classes are open to those brand new to yoga. Bring your own yoga mat....
In this 3-week series, 4 topics will be discussed: Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sheets and Google Slides. Class Prerequisite Recommendation - ABCs...
In this 6 session series, four topics will be discussed: ABCs of the PC (Personal Computer) & Skill Builders’ Workshops, Introduction to Computers/Windows,...
Join us for a thought-provoking film and discussion with refreshments. Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary...
Mr. Leach will give an overview of the problem and how the nature of identity theft attacks has changed through case studies that illustrate problems people...
A read and critique group for writers with interest in all forms of writing: poetry, novel, short story, and creative nonfiction. Writers of any ability are...
Achieving your fitness goals just became fun. Work out with certified instructor Shante’ Gilbert. Bring a towel and bottle water. For all fitness levels....
Learn how to preserve memories in scrapbooks, cards, letters, and pictures.
Deep breathing, relaxation, basic yoga poses and stretching—these mixed level classes are open to those brand new to yoga. Bring your own yoga mat. Presented...
Featuring special guest, Reverend Al Hathaway from Union Bapist Church. Baltimore’s airport is named after Civil Rights giant Thurgood Marshall, and plaques...
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 2-5; siblings...
Tuesday, January 28
For the month of January, help us collect toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, and body wash to donate to the Loch Raven VA Clinic. Then on February 3rd, join...
Kids show off their knowledge of current events (or their skill at guessing the answers to multiple choice questions) with our weekly news quiz. Try the...
Come fill our Journal. Write your hopes, your sorrows, your dreams, your reflections. Fill our Peace Journal with your heart's contemplations.
Get out of the cold this winter and join fellow chess players every Tuesday for open chess play.
Learn your way around the Excel 2010 spreadsheet. Discussion will include: select, format cells, worksheets, and rows/columns. Learn everyday tasks such as...
Develops and enhances (Touch Method) keyboarding skill sets. Apply skills learned to produce non-technical documents. Learn to identify and type different...
Inspired by Dr. King, we're building a dream garland. Come in anytime in January or February and add yours.
Create your own one-of-kind snowflake using coffee filters, markers, and creativity.
Drop in to receive assistance with resumes, job applications, cover letters, and job-seeking tasks.
Have you QUESTIONED… If your milk went bad? Should I wash my chicken? Are my leftovers going to make me sick? Is my burger done? The...
Join us for a session of relaxation and stress-reducing exercise presented by Surya Allamraju of Sunshine Yoga. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a...
Learn how to use yoga for breathing, posture, and meditation and other techniques to manage stressful situations on the job and in life. Presented by Dr....
Lawyers from Maryland Legal Aid provide one-on-one legal services. Types of issues include: bankruptcy, child custody, divorce, expungement, removing...
Loom knitting is a fun, versatile way to get into knitting. Bring your loom and yarn and learn basic stitches, patterns, tips and techniques, or come in to...
Do you have a National History Day project? We can help! Book a one-on-one appointment for yourself or your group to talk about your topic, review resources...
An awesome club where we'll watch Anime and have conversation about Manga. Enjoy playing trivia games.
Read and discuss the first chapter of a book.
Join The Walters Art Museum for fun and educational art-making. Each program includes a creative hands-on activity and covers a distinct topic, like...
Adults can enjoy a fun filled evening of playing board and card games with their friends.
Immerse yourself in the latest Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies!
Listen to the first one-two chapters of a book--then start reading it on your own!
Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 2-5; siblings...
Teen Game Night Enjoy a fun filled evening playing video games and board games at the library.
