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Tuesday, August 22

3D Printing

Design a 3D-printed miniature at home and print it out at the Govans Branch! Ask a librarian to find out how to create your own models using TinkerCAD, a...

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How well do you know your library? Are you ready to go on a book scavenger hunt? Come to the Walbrook branch, grab a scavenger hunt flyer, find all the books...

Games at Govans

Start a D&D or TTRPG adventure, play your favorite games, or make a new favorite with a wide selection of board, dice, and card games available in the Govans...

Pirate Joke Scavenger Hunt

Find the answer to the pirate joke hidden in the children's area to win a prize. One prize per child, while supplies last.

Soul of the Butterfly: Chicory Magazine & Baltimore's Black Arts Activism Exhibit

Can art be activism? Can a poem make a difference? In the 1960s, Black writers in Baltimore said, "yes" in the pages of Chicory, a poetry magazine published...

Take & Make Grab Bag!

Take and Makes galore! A variety of take & makes are available to take home, from scratchboard art to blackout poetry and more!

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Iris Folding is a versatile paper crafts that can be fun for all ages, and can involve designs from the very basic to complex and detailed. Using provided...

Planets in the sky

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a DIY paper rocket! Get all the materials you need to make a straw rocket and do some experimenting to see how far you...

Take & Make: Summer Treat Magnet Craft

These sweet treat magnet crafts celebrate summer fun and make a cool project for any summer day.

Take and Make: Pine Cone Critters

Pick up supplies to make animal friends using felt and pine cones. This Take & Make kit will be available on a first come, first served basis, while...

idea chalkboard thinking

Kids show off their knowledge of current events with our weekly news quiz. Try the quiz, and get a treat!

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This program is canceled as the Forest Park Branch will be closed for renovation beginning September 2, 2023. "Physics" is more than a heavy word, it is...

Computer Class: Gmail Basics (Creating Contacts)

Use Google to creat Gmail account. Learn to compose, send and retrieve messages, and send attachments. Create, delete, and move messages into...

story time, librarian and children

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities...

Writing an Effective Resume

Participants will learn: Effective way to create basic resumes using online resources The importance of a cover letter.Participants will start the process...

yoga group stretching

It's no secret how good it is to move and exercise as we age. Yoga is a breath-based practice that combines movement in unison with our breath. It is truly...

Baby & Toddler Storytime

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...

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Maryland Legal Aid attorneys, paralegals, law students, and volunteer attorneys will spend a couple of hours at the Cherry Hill Branch providing brief,...

Healing with Storytelling

Everyone has a story worthy of being told and listened to! Join DiscoverME/RecoverME in a series of story-sharing sessions aimed at cultivating spaces of...

Craft Supplies

School is just around the corner. Come to the Orleans Street Branch to decorate school supplies to prepare you for the new school year.

Google Workspace

In this 4-week series, 4 topics will be discussed: Google Docs Google Drive Google Sheets Google Slides Participants will need a Gmail account.

Explore with Wildlife Adventures

This program has been canceled, as the Reisterstown Road Branch will be closed on August 22 for facility maintenance. Join Wildlife Adventures to learn...

colored pencils creative art drawing

Come to the Walbrook Branch and join us for an afternoon of crafts! Every week will be a different craft.

two teen boys playing video games

Hangout with your friends and play multiplayer games like Smash Brothers and Mario Kart!

creative art abstract painting watercolor

Ages 13 - 17 are welcome to join us for our continuing exlporation into the medium of watercolor! Learn new techniques or simply come and brush up on old ones.

Created by Tracy Cotay

Teens will enjoy chatting about their favorite books and vote for the book to be discussed at our next Book Chatter club. Light snacks will be provided.

colored pencils creative art drawing

Join Ms. Maddie at the Canton Branch on Tuesdays for an afternoon of arts and crafts. We'll explore various art techniques, materials, and styles. Projects...

The Sun and Shadows

What is the sun? How does it make shadows? Learn more about the sun as we do some experiments.

Tuesday, August 22