Date Night Ideas in Hanover

Lunch & Learn: The Art and History of Drag

Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM UTC · Enoch Pratt Free Library — Central Library · 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD

Program registration is recommended but not required. From William Dorsey Swann, the first self-described “Queen of Drag,” to the legacy of John Waters and Divine, Maryland has been home to numerous figures and places significant to the history of drag. Join librarian Ash Baker to travel...

Be Sensory Social

Starts in 10 hrs · Fri, Apr 10, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, MD

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

Room Hold ACE Author Visit & Stage Setup

Starts in 9 hrs · Fri, Apr 10, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

Room Hold ACE Author Visit & Stage Setup

English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person)

Starts in 10 hrs · Fri, Apr 10, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Branch · 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners. Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. Please email prolit@hclibrary.org for more information.

Spring Migration Bird-Watching Walk

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Edmondson Avenue · 4330 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Space for this program is limited; registration required. Join us for this Spring Bird-Watching Walk around the local neighborhood led by experts from the Baltimore Bird Club. Participants will engage in the basics of urban bird watching, learn tips and tricks for spotting the different species,...

Adult Craft: Diamond Painting

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Govans · 5714 Bellona Avenue, Baltimore, MD · Ages 18+

Create fun designs using colorful gems with diamond painting. Registration required, email at gvn@prattlibrayr.org to register.

Yoga for Beginners

Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Learn basic yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.

Tea and Table Games

Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Busch Annapolis Library · 1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD

Enjoy classic favorites and discover new games while sipping tea. It's the perfect opportunity to meet new people, challenge your mind, and build community through play. Games include: card games, chess, checkers, mahjong, backgammon, Scrabble, or bring your own. All experience levels welcome....

Anime Club Trivia

In 4 days · Tue, Apr 14, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Waverly · 400 East 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD

Test your anime knowledge in this friendly trivia competition. There will be prizes, laughs, and tricky questions!

Essex Renaissance Festival

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

Today, we know the Black Death was caused by an outbreak of the bacteria Yersinia pestis. But where did Medieval people think the plague originated? Did it have a natural cause, or was it a sign of God's divine wrath? In this talk, we learn how medieval physicians, scholars and theologians...

Let's Dance with Dance Baltimore: Salsa

Thu, Apr 9, 3:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD · Ages 18+

Program registration is recommended but not required. Enoch Pratt Free Library is excited to partner with Dance Baltimore for Let's Dance, a daytime adult dance class. This series of wellness programs encourages movement and well-being through the exploration of various dance styles using...

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

Starts in 11 hrs · Fri, Apr 10, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Central Branch · 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD

¡Lotería in the Library!

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Busch Annapolis Library · 1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD

Let's play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game that is similar to bingo! Learn how to play while enjoying light snacks. This event will be in English and Spanish. ¡Juguemos Lotería!, un juego tradicional mejicano parecido al bingo. Aprenda como jugar mientras disfrutas meriendas. Este evento será...

Pints & Pages at Black Locust Hops Farm Brewery

Thu, Jun 4, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

The Black Locust Hops Farm Brewery is located at 21305 Heathcote Road, Freeland, 21053.

CASH Campaign

Starts in 10 hrs · Fri, Apr 10, 1:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD

Schedule an appointment online via cashmd.org or by calling 410-234-8008.

Upcycling Book Craft

Thu, Apr 9, 9:00 PM UTC · Southeast Anchor · 3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a creative upcycling craft program., transforming old books into beautiful and creative crafts, using discarded library books.

Building Together: A Community Art Project

Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Branch · 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, visitors of all ages are invited to participate in Building Together: A Community Art Project, a collaborative experience celebrating neurodiversity and inclusion. Participants can decorate a paper cube using provided art supplies and add it to a growing...

Let’s Create: Tassel Keychain!

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Patterson Park · 158 North Linwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Come and create your own Tassel keychain. Limited space registration is required, please call the Patterson Park Branch 410-396-0983

Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Learn basic vinyasa yoga techniques and breathing exercises to increase fitness, focus and overall wellness. Please bring a yoga mat.

Live Music: Karter Jaymes

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Orleans Street · 1303 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD

Pre-Mother's Day concert with Karter Jaymes, a Grammy-nominated songwriter and former drummer for the legendary Teddy Pendergrass. Karter will honor mothers during this concert with soulful, original, and memorable songs to honor motherhood.

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Branch · 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories. We'll discuss our chosen book, and then look closer into the context that makes the book relevant to all of us, exploring, in community, the ways that fiction can help us see our...

Be Artistic

Starts in 11 hrs · Fri, Apr 10, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Adults with physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities along with caregivers are welcome to join us for hands-on activities, including crafts and art projects, for all skill levels.

Snail Mail Party

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue · 1531 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Looking to brush up on your letter-writing skills? Join us in celebrating National Letter-Writing Month at the Pennsylvania Avenue branch! We’ll provide the stationery—including gel pens, washi tape, stickers and more. Just bring yourself and your wonderful words!

Senior Social Hour

Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Crofton Library · 1681 Riedel Road, Annapolis, MD · Ages 55+

Seniors can join us for a relaxing hour of conversation and games/crafts. Bring a friend or make one here! Light refreshments will be provided.

Armchair Tourism

Tue, May 19, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

This month, we travel to the Jewish Museum Berlin in Germany by watching Berlin's Jewish Museum: A Personal Tour With Daniel Libeskind .(NR; 57 minutes)

Adult Craft and Create

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD · Ages 18+

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

Columbia Guitar Expo (Concert)

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Branch · 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD

Join us for the first Columbia Guitar Expo, a free, all-ages event dedicated to the artistry and versatility of the guitar. Whether you are a lifelong player or a curious listener, come experience a day of great music and hands-on creativity. Event Schedule1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Local High School...

Rare Book Open House: Poetry

Starts in 11 hrs · Fri, Apr 10, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

Celebrate National Poetry Month! Explore and enjoy a curated selection of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century poetry books in the Special Collections Reading Room.

Garden Buddies

In 4 days · Tue, Apr 14, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Learn about volunteer opportunities for adults with the Catonsville Library Community Garden.

Public Benefits Assistance

Starts in 9 hrs · Fri, Apr 10, 1:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

Services provided include support for housing searches, benefits applications (SNAP, TCA, SSI/SSDI), medical and mental health referrals and more. Though the worker is from Healthcare for the Homeless, individuals do not need to be homeless or at risk of homelessness to receive support.

Exploring Art: Mandalas

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 13, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Waverly · 400 East 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD · Ages 18+

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..

Starting a Small Sustainable Garden

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch · 1811 Woodlawn Dr, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207, Gwynn Oak, MD

There are recommendations for native plants, and annuals to add color to your small garden throughout the growing season and suggestions for garden features for year-round interest. Presented by a representative from the Master Garden Program at the University of Maryland Extension.

Open History Room

In 4 days · Tue, Apr 14, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD

For in-depth research, a My Librarian appointment is recommended.

Anime & Manga Club

In 4 days · Tue, Apr 14, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn · 300 East Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Join us for our anime club, where you’ll get to watch a new show every month and share out your favorite manga.

Intermediate Alcohol Inks Workshop

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Cherry Hill · 606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD

This intermediate alcohol ink workshop will cover abstract landscapes on Yupo paper featuring local artist, Esta Baker. Introduction to alcohol inks or experience using alcohol inks is recommended. All supplies are provided by the library. This program has limited spaces and pre-registration..

Red Shedman Farm Brewery

Red Shedman Farm Brewery · 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, MD

Microbrewery in Mount Airy, MD.

Fit and Strong

Fri, Apr 10, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, MD

Dept of Aging, April 10 is the official date, but additional dates were reserved for cancellations.

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Central Branch · 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Some Bright Nowhere With Author Ann Packer

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 12, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

Ann Packer talks about her process in writing Some Bright Nowhere , a thoughtful novel that focuses on Claire’s husband Eliot, who is her primary caregiver. As Claire nears the end, she wants her old friends Michele and Holly to move in with her for her final weeks, and Eliot to move out....

Vegetable Garden Basics

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Other topics include tips to extend the season, preventing and managing pests and diseases, growing food in containers and getting the most from your garden. Presented by a representative from the Master Garden Program at the University of Maryland Extension.

B.C. Brewery

B.C. Brewery · 10950 Gilroy Rd Ste F, Hunt Valley, MD

Microbrewery in Hunt Valley, MD.

Medieval Times Baltimore

Medieval Times Baltimore · 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament features a medieval-themed dinner show with jousting knights, sword fighting, live horses, and a four-course feast.

Scrabble Game Night

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 13, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Hampden · 3641 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD

Come out to the Hampden Branch to help us celebrate National Scrabble Day. We will have the classic game as well as a couple newer versions that add a fun twist to the game.

AARP Income Tax Assistance for Senior and Low-and-Middle Income Residents

Starts in 10 hrs · Fri, Apr 10, 2:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Busch Annapolis Library · 1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD · Ages 55+

Free tax help! Trained volunteers from AARP will be available to answer questions and assist with tax forms. By appointment only. Register online here or day-of onsite as appointment schedule allows. Note: Only one appointment is necessary. If you have questions, please email:...

Random Crafts of Kindness

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Central Branch · 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD

Participate in some Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn about a craft, make one for yourself, and make some extras to give away to other community members. April 11 - Recycled Seed Paper Registration is optional. Register if you wish to receive email reminders and updates about this class and...

Karaoke is Back In Session

In 3 weeks · Mon, May 4, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

Welcome back to Class with Karaoke tracks! If you've been away on Spring Break, join us as school kicks back off at Enoch Pratt Free Library, for a fun-filled evening of singing your heart out. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned karaoke pro, this event is perfect for everyone. Grab...

Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery

Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery · 2408 Crofton Blvd, Crofton, MD

Microbrewery in Crofton, MD.

Round1 Towson Town Center

Round1 Towson Town Center · 825 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD

Round1 entertainment center with bowling, arcade games, karaoke, billiards, ping pong, and food & drinks. Open late night.

Pathways to Housing

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

Learn about the rights that renters have and estate planning, see what opportunities and programs there are for purchasing a home in Maryland, connect with organizations providing supports for older adults aging in their homes and receive guidance on what to do when facing eviction.

Lutherville Lab Mock Battler

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 13, 12:15 PM–1:15 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD

Go to Lutherville Lab and hold a Mock Battle to prepare students for the Battle of the Books.