Museums, galleries, theater, dance, and cultural events in Bel Air. Feed your creative side.
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To celebrate Earth Day 2026, teens can watch the movie Wall-E and build a tiny terrarium inside a recycled jar for an air-plant! Upcycle extra craft supplies from previous programs to decorate your jars: stick on colorful gems, glue tiny figurines inside, or even sculpt a mini robot fro air-dry...
Illustrated story books come to life as retired Towson University dance professor Sandra Perez leads you through creative exercises that teach reading through dance. Reading fundamentals, such as recognition of shapes, sizes, colors, patterns, letters, numbers and words, are covered while we create.
American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) and Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) are partnering up once again to offer a series of FREE AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS at BCPL's Randallstown Branch. Students ages 6 and up are encouraged to join us in exploring creative new territory inspired by our most...
April is National Poetry Month. Join us to celebrate this commemoration by making collage art using mixed media and your creative ideas. Get inspired by poems you know, or create your own poems for your project. All supplies will be provided.
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.
Crochet in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event. Bring your projects and learn from each other. Individual instruction not available. Light snacks provided.
Join us each week for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Now Available with Afternoon and Evening Sessions! Morning Session: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Join Make Space, a monthly program designed to inspire and support your creativity. Whether you're exploring new materials, seeking feedback, or just looking for a stress-free outlet, our Fine Arts librarian..
Celebrate creativity and explore Japanese folklore in this hands-on teen craft program! Participants will design and decorate their own kitsune masks, inspired by traditional Japanese mythology and art. This program has limited spaces, and registration is recommended. To register, please...
Create marbled paper designs. Unwind and learn about the gentle art of marbling. Materials provided.
Let's celebrate the season with a fun craft! Make your own beautiful Spring flower with tissue paper and pipe cleaners.
Participants will enjoy a relaxed, welcoming environment where generations can sit side-by-side, share stories, and paint their own canvas masterpiece. Whether it’s a grandparent painting with a grandchild, parents creating alongside their children, or families gathering for a fun creative...
Join us for open-ended art projects as your little one explores different art materials in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Dress for a mess.
Celebrate Earth Day by creating unique pieces of art using upcycled materials and items from nature. Release your inner creativity and show off nature's beauty.
Learn about mindfulness by making your own glowing mandala painting to take home. We'll give you the tips to practice mindfulness and meditation at home. All you need to do is bring your imagination for the artwork. All supplies will be provided by the library. This program has limited spaces and..
Learn how to make your very own comic strip at the Brooklyn Branch. Particpants will draw and put together their very own action packed story! Learn about the process behind the scenes of making a comic with this fun craft.
Celebrate Earth Month by repurposing old coffee cans into pots for flowers and herbs. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Join us for a button bonanza at Johnston Square! Come punch out, design, or draw your own buttons that show off the stuff that you love! Materials will be provided.
Transform beautiful fabrics into a unique art piece on canvas. Join us for a relaxing and inspiring painting class where adults from all walks of life can come together to create art in a welcoming and supportive space. Let your creativity shine!
Celebrate student artwork from Fifth District Elementary School.
Join us for a morning craft at the library as we celebrate Spring into Stories and the book, Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi. Little ones will help put their very own Humpty Dumpty back together again.
Young children will enjoy a fun, hands-on craft activity inspired by a favorite nursery rhyme. Participants will listen to the rhyme together and then create a simple art project that brings the story to life using child-friendly materials. This activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills,...
Please join us for an informal music performance presented by student musicians from Peabody Conservatory. All ages welcome!
Create your own Koinobor Flying Carp streamer at the library. While working on your creation you will learn about the Koinobori and it's connection to Children's Day which is celebrated in Japan.
Come to the Fine Arts department, where you can get an introduction to the library's photo book collection, most of which can be checked out, and meet other photo/art book enthusiasts. Feel free to bring your own photo books to share as well. This casual get-together will be facilitated by one..
Learn how to knit or just hang out with others in this stitch craft meetup. Start your first knitting pattern or bring your current project. Limited supplies available. All skill levels welcome.
Create your own original artwork led by an instructor. Registration required; email at gvn@prattlibrary.org to register.
Join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards
Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
In honor of Spring into Stories, pop into some fun as we make sheep with cotton balls. All materials provided.
Using recycled materials, we'll create found poetry on decorated bookmarks!
At our Anime Club this month, teens can create a framed portrait of their favorite anime character(s) to celebrate both National Anime Day and World Art Day! Cut and fold a DIY frame from paper, then sketch an image of an anime character or OC to slip inside. Keep your creation to hang up on a...
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Curious about how computers work and how technology shapes our world? Join this interactive computer science series designed for middle school and early high school students! In this AP Computer Science Principles based program, students explore coding, algorithms, data, cybersecurity, and the...
Come to the library and watch how far Moana goes! While watching the movie, flex your creative muscles and make a craft inspired by the movie. Rating PG Runtime 113 minutes
Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Participants will explore basic engineering and physics concepts by designing and building a bridge using only newspapers and limited supplies. Teens will test strength, stability, and load-bearing capacity. Ages 13-18.
If logos, branding, or creative visual arts excite you, this program is for you. Typography plays a powerful role in our everyday lives—from how easily we read a restaurant menu to how we recognize brands, navigate spaces, and understand information. It is a foundational skill across many...
Come to the library and meet cast members of the Brunswick High School's Spring Musical, Seussical! Get a special preview and hear one of the cast's favorite book by Dr. Seuss! All ages of children welcome, with an adult.
Don't be bored--try out some of the board games we have to borrow from our Library of Things. A variety of game types and age categories available.
Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens. Each day brings something new—like makerspace projects, music, art, entrepreneurship, and more. Grades 6 - 12
How does a blank space become a welcoming coffee shop, or an intersection become safer for everyone who uses it? How do museums, products, and shared spaces take shape? Collaboration is often at the center of these transformations. Collaboration is one of the most meaningful aspects of Annie...
Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
