Homeschool Art Club
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
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Pop! Goes the Playdate
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.
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.
Photo Book Meet-Up
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..
Babies in Bloom
Babies in Bloom Storytimes are 15-20 minutes, followed by social time for caregivers and little ones.
Toddler Play to Learn (ages 18-36 mos.)
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
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.
Arbutus School Art Show - 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Each year we involve our Elementary School Art Classes and the middle school musicians in a showcasing of student art.
Sensory Story Time
We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
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...
Social Security Administration: Medicare
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...
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...
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.
Tuesday Gaming for Tweens and Teens
Drop in for gaming and play some classics or discover a new favorite.
DIY: Fabric on Canvas Masterpiece
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!
Bilingual Storytime
Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.
Little Engineers: Constructive Play
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.
Mother Nature Storytime
Enjoy a seasonal, nature-filled stories and interactive fun with the Carrie Murray Nature Center.
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.
Baby Craft Time
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.
Meet the Author
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...
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.
Play and Learn!
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Teen Time
Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.
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.
Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.
Create a Comic
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
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.
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.
Family Storytime at Carroll Creek Amphitheater
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...
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 30 minutes before program.
Canvas Connections
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...
Toddler Skills
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Adult Painting Workshop
Create your own original artwork led by an instructor. Registration required; email at gvn@prattlibrary.org to register.
"Into the Woods" Window Art Workshop
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...
Pop! Goes the Storytime
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.
Towson Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women by Lisa Perrin.
Next Steps
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming,...
Be Creative
Create a piece of art you can take home at our paint night. Materials provided.
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.
Go Bananas Storytime
It's National Banana Day! Enjoy music, movement, and stories based on this delicious tropical fruit, with a special banana-loving guest. Feel free to wear yellow. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Monday Crafternoon
Join us each week for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Crafternoon: Washi Tape Lion
Get creative at our Crafternoon. You'll get to experiment with brightly colored washi tape to create your own eye-catching lion.
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