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Saturday, August 26

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...

searching girl with magnifying glass

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.

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!

Photo of pages of construction paper with curled edges.

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.

story time, librarian and children

Join the Johns Hopkins Undergraduate OLE Latinx Student Group for bilingual stories, movement, songs, and other fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh,...

Chess for Beginners with The Board Room Chess

Calling elementary and middle-school-aged students who want to learn to play chess. Join us throughout the summer to learn the game and practice your skills.

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...

Film Series: Stand and Deliver

Edward James Olmos stars as Jaime Escalante in this inspirational true story about a teacher and the unmotivated East Los Angeles high school students who he...

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies and toddlers . For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome. Playtime to follow

Raquel The Realtor

The session scheduled for July 29th has been canceled, as the Northwood Branch will be closing at noon due to HVAC issues. Join Raquel for an Homebuying ...

craft paper

It's adult crafting time! Create pretty paper lanterns using patterned scrapbooking paper and a few other simple supplies. All supplies are provided. ...

scrapbooking paper

It's adult crafting time! Create pretty paper lanterns using patterned scrapbooking paper and a few other simple supplies. All supplies are provided. ...

Summer Movie Series: Shazam! Fury of the Gods

The film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word "SHAZAM!" is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego,...

Central Cinema Club: Black Adam

Black Adam is awakened after being imprisoned for nearly five thousand years. This significant being tries to exist in modern climes despite his brusque ways...

Film Series: Stand and Deliver

Edward James Olmos stars as Jaime Escalante in this inspirational true story about a teacher and the unmotivated East Los Angeles high school students who he...

Press by and about Maryland courageous voices for rights

Through newspapers, pamphlets, photos, and other primary sources in the Pratt Library stacks, Hot Off the Press introduces writer Frances Ellen Watkins...

creative art abstract painting watercolor

An artist teaches adult to paint step by step! Our August theme will be "Family Fun". Come create a beautiful picture based on this theme, with step by step...

Saturday, August 26