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Thursday, August 31

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...

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...

hands on a globe

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...

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All...

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...

Family Storytime

Stories, movement, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish. Come ready to move and have fun together. For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities...

colored pencils creative art drawing

Join us in the children's department on a bi-weekly basis for a fun, book-based craft!

hands on an old typewriter

An empowering and rewarding experience to write an hour each week at the same time and place. This experience serves as powerful support for building your...

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Virtual Event
Thursday Bubble Bonanzas!

Let’s get outside and explore! We will mix our own bubble mix and try different tools for blowing bubbles.

Preschool Storytime

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....

Children Painting

Join us for a fun afternoon of painting! All supplies will be provided by the library. This program has limited spaces and pre-registration is recommended....

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.

tech mobile tablet apps

Wondering how to get library materials, such as eBooks and audiobooks onto your tablet? Need help figuring out email, social media, or other features of your...

male and female anime characters under an umbrella

Come enjoy some anime-inspired snacks and fun as we close out the 2023 anime season. There will be games based on the anime we have watched all year and...

Family Storytime

Stories, movement, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish. Come ready to move and have fun together. For families with children ages 2-5. All abilities...

Meet the Author! Terry Ann Marsh

Come meet Terry Ann Marsh, the author of The Three Little Sprigs, a new book about Sassy, Starling, and Serena Fern. They live in the Woodland Kingdom and...

Teen Tie-Dye Lab

Color your world in this tie-dye program. Dye and totes will be supplied, all you need to do is bring your creativity. This event may get messy, so please...

Virtual Reality Fun

Come and play video games using a virtual reality headset. For children ages 8 to 12 years old, and their family.

Walbrook Crochet Club

Learn and practice the art of crochet. Open to all skill levels. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Anime Club

Come hang out with your friends, eat snacks, and watch your favorite anime on our big screen projector!

Jamercise with Ginger

Jamercise is an exercise program that combines the benefits of a cardio-aerobic workout with elements of dance. Join us in person at the Cherry Hill Branch...

Person painting flowers on canvas

Bob Ross makes painting look easy (and fun!). Paint along with his video tutorial and create a masterpiece you will be proud to hang up in your home. No...

7th Annual Baltimore Comedy Fest - Light Street Branch Library

Each year since its inception in 2017, the Baltimore Comedy Festival (BCF) has brought more than 50 - 100 professional comedians from around the U.S. to...

Adult Back to School - SpeedFriending Happy Hour

Registration for this program is required. ID REQUIRED for alcohol consumption. IDs will be checked. Who says that Back to School has to be just for kids?...

Thursday, August 31