Shopping in Catonsville

Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch

Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.

Homeschool Art Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Busch Annapolis Library

Homeschool students are invited to engage in fun and creative art projects to master their artistic skills and try something new! This month: The art of graphic novels

Visionary Explorers Program

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · Ages 6+

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...

Little Engineers: Constructive Play

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Glen Burnie Library

Children will explore open ended activities and play by building, shaping, and manipulating objects to create something new. Curiosity and creativity abound, fostering the development of cognitive and functional skills.

Pop! Goes the Puppet Crafternoon

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Hampden

Pop! into the library for a playdate inspired by our Spring into Stories book, Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird, illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi. Create your very own nursery rhyme puppet (or any kind of puppet!) to act out your favorite stories with your friends.

Social Security Administration: Medicare

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Central Branch

The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families. Programs provide monthly income to seniors, workers with a disability, children with disabilities, and families in which a spouse or parent has died. We invite you to this virtual presentation to learn about...

DIY: Fabric on Canvas Masterpiece

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Orleans Street

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!

Sensory Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch

We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Dance a Story

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · Ages 55+

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.

Sunday Book Club

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch

Please visit the Pikesville Branch to register and receive a copy of the book. Presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program, Between Two Worlds , in partnership with the ALA and funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Arbutus School Art Show - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 8:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Catonsville Branch

Each year we involve our Elementary School Art Classes and the middle school musicians in a showcasing of student art.

CCBC ESOL Family Literacy Class Session

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 1:30 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch

Spring 2026 Class Session

Toddler Play to Learn (ages 18-36 mos.)

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · C. Burr Artz Library

Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

Crafternoon: Spring Flower Craft

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM UTC · Light Street

Let's celebrate the season with a fun craft! Make your own beautiful Spring flower with tissue paper and pipe cleaners.

Preschool Storytime: Nature! (ages 3-5)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Brunswick Branch Library

This special preschool nature themed storytime coincides with the Frederick City Nature Challenge, where you and your child can become citizen scientists! This program is for children ages 3-5, with a caregiver. The City Nature Challenge is an international community science event, motivating...

Mother Nature Storytime

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 3:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn

Enjoy a seasonal, nature-filled stories and interactive fun with the Carrie Murray Nature Center.

STEM-tastic Crafts: Rain Cloud in a Jar

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue

We all know the saying, “April showers bring May flowers”—but why does it rain? And how? Discover the answers to these questions (and more!) by creating a rain cloud in a jar. Then, kick back and enjoy a read-aloud of Judi Barrett’s delightfully silly story, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Bilingual Storytime

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Walkersville Branch Library

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.

Adult Craft and Create

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · Ages 18+

Celebrate Earth Month by repurposing old coffee cans into pots for flowers and herbs. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Towson Book Club

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Towson Branch

Join us for a lively discussion of The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women by Lisa Perrin.

Milbrook Story Time Outreach

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch

Story Time Outreach at Milbrook Elementary Pre-K

Crafternoon: Butterfly Mask

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 8:00 PM UTC · Waverly

Flutter into spring with a butterfly inspired Crafternoon. You'll get to decorate your own butterfly mask and then imagine you are visiting all of the beautiful spring flowers.

Night Owls Storytime

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Thurmont Regional Library

It’s a PJ Party Storytime! Come dressed for bedtime (or not!) and enjoy a joyful mix of stories, singing, dancing, and snuggly fun for the entire family. Perfect for ages 0+ with a caregiver.

Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 1:30 PM–1:50 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · Ages Up to 5

Designed for children who are newly mobile and active; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Pop! Goes the Playdate

In 2 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.

Teen Time

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · Ages 10–17

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Play and Learn!

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 2:45 PM–3:15 PM UTC · C. Burr Artz Library

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Button Accessories Craft

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch

Use upcycled buttons to create a fun accessory.

Owings Mills High School Library @ Lunch

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch

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Story Time

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 1:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · Ages Up to 5

Preschool Story Time Outreach at Wellwood International School

Create a Comic

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn

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.

Makerspace Training: 3D Pen/Button maker

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Busch Annapolis Library · Ages 18+

Watch demonstrations on how to use the library’s button maker and 3D pens. As time allows, you may be able to try the equipment yourself after all training demonstrations are over. Participants who complete this program will be certified to use the Makerspace’s 3D pens and button maker for future.

Silent Book Club

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch

Bring your own book and join other readers for a silent reading session, followed by an optional book discussion to share what you are reading. Snacks provided.

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Brunswick Branch Library

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Ridgely Middle School Visit

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch

Visit school during advisory period

Library at Lunch

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Towson Branch

Library at Lunch

Toddler Pajama Story Time

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 10:30 PM–10:50 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · Ages Up to 5

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.

Adult Painting Workshop

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Govans · Ages 18+

Create your own original artwork led by an instructor. Registration required; email at gvn@prattlibrary.org to register.

Family Storytime at Carroll Creek Amphitheater

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · C. Burr Artz Library

Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on...

Canvas Connections

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch

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...

Babies in Bloom

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Severna Park Library

Babies in Bloom Storytimes are 15-20 minutes, followed by social time for caregivers and little ones.

Meet the Author

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch

Join us for a lively conversation as she shares the inspiration behind her book, insights into her writing process and a glimpse into her life and current projects. If you have questions about your favorite characters, story events or what happens next, there is time to ask during the Q&A session...

"Into the Woods" Window Art Workshop

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · C. Burr Artz Library

Join us in the magic of making an enchanted forest, as our community window art theme "Into the Woods" continues throughout 2026 at the Point of Rocks library. First, we made trees. Now we’re adding miniature woodland creatures and habitats for them. Ideal for ages 8 and up. Younger ages will...

Crafternoon: Washi Tape Lion

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 8:00 PM UTC · Waverly

Get creative at our Crafternoon. You'll get to experiment with brightly colored washi tape to create your own eye-catching lion.

Be Creative

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Essex Branch

Create a piece of art you can take home at our paint night. Materials provided.

Musical Storytime with The Frederick Children's Chorus

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · C. Burr Artz Library

Retro Drawing Fun

In 3 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch

The workshop includes hands-on lessons in etching shapes, lettering, skylines, interactive mazes and more. All materials are supplied for the program, with the option to buy them afterward. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program. Sponsored...

Toddler Skills

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Walkersville Branch Library

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.

Pop! Goes the Storytime

In 1 week · 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.

Monday Crafternoon

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch

Join us each week for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.