Ripley's Believe It or Not! Ocean City
Ripley's Odditorium on the Ocean City boardwalk with exhibits and a mirror maze.
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Fifth District Elementary Art Show Reception
Celebrate student artwork from Fifth District Elementary School.
Trapped Escape Rooms
Escape room Black Sail’s Lost Treasure by Trapped Escape Rooms in Ocean City on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.
Peabody at the Library
Please join us for an informal music performance presented by student musicians from Peabody Conservatory. All ages welcome!
Visionary Explorers Program
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...
The Blind Tiger
Escape room The Blind Tiger by Captive Ocean City in Ocean City on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 4-8 players.
Baby's Play Date, Ages 0- 18 months
Let your little one explore toys, enjoy a board book, and spend time with other caregivers. TK Tickets will be available 15 minutes before the start of the class at the children's desk. This class takes place on the second Monday of each month. Upcoming dates include: May 12June 8
Pop! Goes the Scavenger Hunt
Explore classic nursery rhymes in a playful, interactive way! Children will search the Library during a nursery rhyme–themed scavenger hunt inspired by Pop Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi, then create a simple weasel papercraft to take home. For ages 2-5 with a favorite...
Chill Time
Just chill. If you need a place to chill after school, come up to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity, like a puzzle or Uno. PS5 also available.
Build - In Movie: A Minecraft Movie
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter. Become an expert crafter and make your own Diamond Pickaxe...
One-Shot Adventures
Grab your dice and roll for initiative. Join us for a drop-in game of Dungeons & Dragons (5E). Players of all skill levels welcome; pre-generated sheets available. Materials included.
Adult Painting Workshop
Create your own original artwork led by an instructor. Registration required; email at gvn@prattlibrary.org to register.
Instrument Petting Zoo
Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!
The Art of Letters: Typography
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...
Car Seat Safety Checks with Family Partnership
Is your child's car seat installed correctly? A certified Child Passenger Safety Technician from Family Partnership will be on site during baby playgroup to check your installation in your vehicle and answer your questions.
Dracula's Library
Escape room Dracula's Library by Captive Ocean City in Ocean City on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.
Teen Time
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
Ocean City Branch
Ocean City Branch is a public branch library in Ocean City, MD. Open 2,390 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 12,691 square feet.
Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun
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.
Crafternoon: Butterfly Mask
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
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.
Retro Drawing Fun
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...
Dance a Story
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.
New Adult Hangout
Unplug and unwind in a chill environment with new people while making your own adorable creations using our Perler bead kit. Supplies provided. Intended for adults ages 18-25.
Lego® Club
Join Ms. Jackie and fellow teens as we take on a new LEGO® challenge. Please do not bring your own Legos, we will provide all of the materals.
Crafternoon: Spring Flower Craft
Let's celebrate the season with a fun craft! Make your own beautiful Spring flower with tissue paper and pipe cleaners.
Bilingual All Together Now Spanish/English (Infant-Age 5+) TK
Infant to Age 5 with Adult, Older Children Welcome; 30 min. Free ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities in both English and Spanish. Free tickets will be available at the...
Knitting Night
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.
Pop! Goes the Crafternoon
Pop! in for a crafty afternoon. Decorate a cardboard pot, add some soil, and plant a seed to take it home and watch it grow!
Making Together: Collaboration Across Art and Design
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...
Baby Storytime
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
Designed for newborns and crawlers; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
Found Poetry Bookmarks
Using recycled materials, we'll create found poetry on decorated bookmarks!
Meet the Author
Join us for a lively conversation as Hena Khan shares the inspiration behind her book, insights into her writing process and a glimpse into Hena’s life and current projects. If you have questions about your favorite characters, story events or what happens next, there is time to ask during...
Baby Sensory Play
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
STEM-tastic Crafts: Rain Cloud in a Jar
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.
Silent Book Club
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.
Pop! Goes the Puppet Crafternoon
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.
3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult)
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will...
Stories and More
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a story and craft. This month: Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato.
Preschool Storytime: Nature! (ages 3-5)
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...
Cockeysville Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom, who will be visiting us virtually at this special book club event.
Bilingual Storytime
Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.
DIY Sensory Jars
Create your own sensory jars with glitter, beads, and colored oil to create wild lava lamp effects.
Adult Beyond Words
Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include: Motor Skills - with...
Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time
Come be playful and engage with your child as they enjoy our passive play activities. Designed to ignite curiosity, nurture a love for learning and foster valuable social interactions.
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