Community Events in Princess Anne

Knitting Night

In 2 weeks · Mon, Apr 20, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch

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 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.

Photo Book Meet-Up

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library

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..

One-Shot Adventures

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch

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.

Lego® Club

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Roland Park

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.

Baby's Play Date, Ages 0- 18 months

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Central Branch

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

Chill Time

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Towson Branch · Ages 10–17

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.

Gunpowder Tiny Tots 3s class visit

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Perry Hall Branch

Gunpowder Tiny Tots 3s class visit

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...

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...

Dance a Story

In 3 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.

Build - In Movie: A Minecraft Movie

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Orleans Street

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...

Instrument Petting Zoo

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 2:45 PM–3:15 PM UTC · C. Burr Artz Library

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

Crafternoon: Butterfly Mask

In 2 weeks · 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.

Teen Time

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · Ages 10–17

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

Found Poetry Bookmarks

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Northwood

Using recycled materials, we'll create found poetry on decorated bookmarks!

Car Seat Safety Checks with Family Partnership

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Brunswick Branch Library

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.

CCBC Family Literacy ESOL Program

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Rosedale Branch

CCBC Family Literacy ESOL Program

Toddler Story Time: Wiggles and Fun

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · White Marsh 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 15 minutes before program.

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.

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.

Be Crafty

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch

Explore your creative side. Supplies provided. Space is limited.

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.

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.

Pop! Goes the Crafternoon

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 7:30 PM UTC · Canton

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!

Bilingual All Together Now Spanish/English (Infant-Age 5+) TK

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Central Branch

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...

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.

Cockeysville Book Club

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cockeysville Branch

Join us for a lively discussion of Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom, who will be visiting us virtually at this special book club event.

DIY Sensory Jars

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn

Create your own sensory jars with glitter, beads, and colored oil to create wild lava lamp effects.

Toddler Tumble and Tinker Time

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Essex Branch · Ages Up to 5

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.

Baby Storytime

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Walkersville Branch Library

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

The Art of Letters: Typography

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library

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...

Stitch and Lit

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Perry Hall Branch

Bring your fiber arts projects and chat about what you've been reading. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

Peabody at the Library

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 6:00 PM UTC · Patterson Park

Please join us for an informal music performance presented by student musicians from Peabody Conservatory. All ages welcome!

Baby Sensory Play

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · C. Burr Artz Library

Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.

Pop! Goes the Scavenger Hunt

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Johnston Square · Ages 2–5

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...

Towson Book Club

In 3 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.

3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult)

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Central Branch

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...

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.

Making Together: Collaboration Across Art and Design

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library

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...

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...

New Adult Hangout

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · Ages 18–25

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.

Infant Storytime

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Walkersville Branch Library

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

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.

Gardening for Preschoolers

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Hereford Branch

A representative from the Master Gardeners children's division presents stories and crafts about gardening.

LFA Book Club

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch

Book Club with Yachad Baltimore

Musical Storytime

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

Adult Beyond Words

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Branch

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...

Infant Story Time: Babies and Books

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · Ages Up to 5

Designed for newborns and crawlers; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served.

Anime Club: Frame Your Favorites

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Orleans Street

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...