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Youth Jazz Jam Sessions with New World Outreach Jazz Orchestra

Starts in 11 hrs · Sat, Mar 28, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Northwood

Join us for the Youth Jazz Jam, a new initiative by the New World Outreach Jazz Orchestra dedicated to giving young musicians a stage to explore, learn, and grow through the art of jazz. Every fourth Saturday, students in grades 5-12 and emerging players are invited to join in and meet...

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Drop-In Tutoring

Starts in 8 hrs · Sat, Mar 28, 2:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Waverly

Free in-person drop-in tutoring service on Saturdays for grades Kindergarten through 12 in all subjects provided by Youth Library Tutorial, a Johns Hopkins University student group. Please fill out this form to be added to the emailing list. Youth Library Tutorial will also be offering online..

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

In 2 days · Mon, Mar 30, 3:00 PM UTC · Johnston Square · Ages Up to 5

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

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Baltimore

Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.

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Pop! Goes the Playdate

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 2:30 PM UTC · Light Street · Ages Up to 5

Pop! in for a special Playdate at the Library featuring toys, books, and a simple craft inspired by Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi. Best for ages 0–5 with a caregiver.

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TopGolf: Heroes Program

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · TopGolf Baltimore

We are proud to offer military (active duty and veterans), police, fire and EMS personnel, healthcare workers, and teachers 10% off Topgolf game play plus additional benefits. Not valid at Swing Suite or Toptracer Range locations. Exclusions apply.

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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Baltimore

Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.

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Cherry Blossom Art Lab

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 6, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue · Ages 10–17

Design your own custom notebook or tote bag using cherry blossom stencils. This teen art workshop encourages creativity and self-expression through layering, color play, and unique designs inspired by blooming cherry trees.

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Morse Code on the B&O Railroad

Sat, May 9, 2:30 PM UTC · Cherry Hill

Did you know that Baltimore is where railroading began in the United States? What about the fact that the first telegraph message received in the country was sent right here to Baltimore? In celebration of Maryland 250 and National “Train Day”, the B&O Railroad Museum will share all about the B&O...

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Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Baltimore

Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

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Pop! Goes the Storytime

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Hampden · Ages 2–5

Pop! in for a special Spring into Stories storytime featuring Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All abilities are welcome.

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Live Music: Seth Kibel Celebrates National Library Week!

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM UTC · Light Street

Join us to celebrate National Library Week! You will be confusing Light Street with Bourbon Street as you hear the traditional jazz sounds of clarinetist Seth Kibel and his New Orleans-flavored band making music and spreading joy in the library. Weather permitting, the band will lead a parade...

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Teen Afterschool Gaming: Smash Brothers Showdown

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 14, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Johnston Square · Ages 10–17

Think you are the best Smash Brothers player around? Come prove your might against other teens at our Smash Brothers showdown. No registration is required.

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

Fri, Mar 27, 2:30 PM UTC · Orleans Street · Ages Up to 5

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

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Smart Money Scavenger Hunt

Mon, May 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue

Teens come and learn budgeting, saving, credit basics, and smart spending—all while competing, collaborating, and having fun. No boring lectures. Just hands-on learning and prizes.

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Roseanne Brown: "Ghost-Spider"

In 3 weeks · Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM UTC · Walbrook

Spider-Verse fan-favorite Ghost-Spider takes on a multi-dimensional conspiracy in this thrilling graphic novel from New York Times bestselling author Roseanne A. Brown! Gwen Stacy does her best to balance being a student, playing in her punk band, and fighting crime as the super hero...

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Luna Sawyer: "Vampire Queen"

Sat, May 16, 7:00 PM UTC · Light Street · Ages 18+

Using the pseudonym Luna Sawyer, Lillian Sykes writes gothic adult fantasy with a touch of romance, magic and mystery. Lillian grew up in Federal Hill and spent many hours in the Light Street Branch. She first discovered her love of storytelling as a teenager, but after overcoming stage 3 tongue..

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China Martens: "The Avenue"

Starts in 12 hrs · Sat, Mar 28, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hampden

The Avenue is a novel about a single mother who works at an antique store – in 2004 before the stock market crash, when the antique stores had just started popping up everywhere in the increasingly white-on-white gentrified Hampden, Baltimore. It’s about wanting a better world and living in this...

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Playdate in the Library

In 2 days · Mon, Mar 30, 2:00 PM UTC · Canton

Need a third space for your infants and toddlers? Join us at the Canton Library for a delightful drop-in playtime designed for children from birth to 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy quality bonding time while exploring a variety of age-appropriate toys in a warm, welcoming environment. It's.

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Art in Practice: An Afterschool Program with Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 9, 7:45 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Central Library

After school at the library, imagination meets inspiration! Art in Practice is a ten-week afterschool program that transforms the Enoch Pratt Library into a vibrant space for creativity and community connection. In partnership with the Maryland Institute College of Art’s (MICA) Master of Arts in...

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Teen Afterschool Gaming: Learn to Play Magic the Gathering

Tue, May 12, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Johnston Square · Ages 10–17

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Magic the Gathering? Well join us for an afternoon of loving lands, stiffling spells, and casting creatures as you learn to play Magic the Gathering! No experience needed and all skill levels are welcome to play!

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Johnston Square Branch 101: What You Need to Know

In 2 days · Mon, Mar 30, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Johnston Square

Get to know the new Johnston Square Branch—meet the staff, discover our collections, and see how we’re building a welcoming community space. In this quick, engaging session, you’ll learn how to borrow materials, use digital tools, and find programs for all ages.

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Build It

Starts in 10 hrs · Sat, Mar 28, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library

Put your engineering & construction skills to the test in these fun STEM activities. Build a kite, a speed boat, and a catapult with accessible materials. For kids 4-11

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

In 4 days · Wed, Apr 1, 2:30 PM UTC · Roland Park · Ages Up to 5

Stories, movement, play, and songs for babies in arms and toddlers together. Playtime follows. For little ones under two with a favorite adult. All abilities welcome. Groups of 5 or more must call (410) 396-6099 to register.

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Pop! Goes the Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 9, 2:30 PM UTC · Waverly · Ages 2–5

Pop! in for a special Spring into Stories storytime featuring Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All abilities are welcome.

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Tutoring for Youth

Starts in 8 hrs · Sat, Mar 28, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Southeast Anchor

Free individual homework assistance and tutoring for grades K-12. Tutoring is provided by Youth Library Tutorial, a Johns Hopkins University student group. Call 410-396-1580 to register. Sunday tutoring available through Zoom. 10 a.m - 4 p.m.

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Conversations & Cinemas

Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library

Join us for an afternoon of film, dialogue, and community engagement. "Conversations & Cinemas" features a screening of the enlightening film Minari, which follows the life of a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. Following the film,...

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Wednesday Crafternoon

In 4 days · Wed, Apr 1, 7:00 PM UTC · Govans

The perfect midweek creativity break! Kids are invited to drop in, get crafty, and make a fun hands-on project using colorful materials and lots of imagination. Every week brings a new craft and plenty of time to create, explore, and have fun at the library!

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Stop the Bleed Training

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Waverly

The Stop the Bleed campaign by MedStar Health aims to teach community members how to recognize and stop severe bleeding resulting from car accidents, workplace incidents, playground injuries, shootings and larger-scale emergencies like natural disasters. The goal is to create a “community of...

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Pratt Page-Turners Book Club

Starts in 9 hrs · Sat, Mar 28, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Central Library

Join us for a discussion of Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man, faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill..

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

In 4 days · Wed, Apr 1, 2:30 PM UTC · Govans · Ages Up to 5

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

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Mindful Movement with Maya

Thu, May 21, 8:00 PM UTC · Canton · Ages 3–5

Mindful Movement with Maya is a program that seeks to bring introductory yoga principles (breath control, spatial awareness, flexibility, etc.) to young children ages 3-5 years old. Self-regulation is a crucial skill at this stage in development. Using fun stories and age-appropriate imagery will...

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Pop! Goes the Storytime

In 4 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Johnston Square

Join us for a special themed afternoon storytime at the Johnston Square Branch! To celebrate our Spring into Stories event, we will read "Pop! Goes the Nursury Rhyme"by Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi, and complete a themed craft based on the book.

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Family Storytime

Starts in 9 hrs · Sat, Mar 28, 3:00 PM UTC · Central Library · Ages 3–5

Stories, movement, songs, and our most fun activities. Come ready to move, laugh, and learn together. For families with children ages 3-5. All abilities welcome

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Geoff Bennett: "Black Out Loud"

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library

The award-winning co-anchor of PBS NewsHour presents a sweeping and insightful retrospective on the history of Black comedy in America. Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in shaping the American sense of humor. The 1990s showcased a golden era for Black comedy, highlighted by the...

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

Fri, Mar 27, 3:00 PM UTC · Central Library · Ages Up to 5

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

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Soccer Robot Challenge

Tue, May 12, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · Ages 12–19

Teens ages 12-19 are invited to join us in the Teen Center for a soccer challenge using Vex IQ robots. Choose your robot, challenge your friends, and drive your way to victory!

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Morse Code on the B&O Railroad

Sat, May 9, 4:30 PM UTC · Central Library

Did you know that Baltimore is where railroading began in the United States? What about the fact that the first telegraph message received in the country was sent right here to Baltimore? In celebration of Maryland 250 and National “Train Day”, the B&O Railroad Museum will share all about the B&O...

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Alice Gerrard: "Custom Made Woman"

In 3 weeks · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library

Alice Gerrard, an award-winning and storied folk and bluegrass musician for over 50 years, is one of the notable few women in a heavily male genre. Custom Made Woman tells Gerrard’s story through the music, the folk festivals, the kids, and the relationships—both personal and professional—that...

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Pop! Goes the Storytime

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 8, 2:30 PM UTC · Govans · Ages 2–5

Pop! in for a special Spring into Stories storytime featuring Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi. With a special teapot craft! For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All abilities are welcome.

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