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September - October - November 2003 |
Press releases and featured upcoming events at your local
Baltimore County Public Libraries.
Arbutus Library Events
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410-887-1451,
arbutus@bcpl.net
Drop-in Story Time -
2 to 6 years old with adult - Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
for stories and activities.
Computer Know-How at Your Library – Hands-on
Adult
Sep 3 Wed 9:00 AM
Oct 2 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 5 Wed 9:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
Adult
Sep 10 Wed 9:00 AM
Oct 9 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 12 Wed 9:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet – Part II, Hands-on
Adult
Sep 17 Wed 9:00 AM
Oct 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 19 Wed 9:00 AM
Books for Babies
0 to 23 months with adult
Rhymes, fingerplays and simple stories
for your baby. Registration required.
Sep 18 Thu 10:30 AM
Sep 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Oct 16 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 18 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 20 Thu 10:30 AM
Nov 22 Sat 10:30 AM
Stories for Kids
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join our Story Timers volunteers for
a fun evening of stories and activities.
Sep 22 Mon 7:00 PM
Oct 27 Mon 7:00 PM
Nov 24 Mon 7:00 PM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Oct 1 Wed 7:00 PM
Maryland Centennial of Flight Celebration 1903 – 2003
Adult
UMBC’s Dr. Barry Lanman presents this
multimedia program, emphasizing the Baltimore Air Show of 1910, held in Halethorpe, and highlighting Maryland
contributions to aviation over the last
century. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Arbutus Library History Group. Refreshments provided.
Oct 20 Mon 7:00 PM
Spooky Stories in the Dark
8 years old and up
Get ready to shiver and shake at this
scary story hour.
Oct 23 Thu 7:00 PM
Family Fun Night – Celebrate the Library!
Family – children under 6 with adult
Enjoy band music, crafts, games, face-painting, storytelling, refreshments and
more at this grand and glorious celebration!
Nov 8 Sat 7:00 PM
Maryland's Native Americans
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 18 Tue 7:00 PM
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Catonsville Library Events
[ more about this library ]
410-887-0951,
catonsvi@bcpl.net
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Celebrating 40 years at our current location
with special events sponsored by the Friends of the Catonsville Library! |
Koalas Around Catonsville
40th Anniversary event. Look for a replica
of our "Two Koalas" sculpture in local businesses! When you find it, put your name in the box there to enter a prize drawing. For details, contact the branch.
40 Years in Photos
40th Anniversary event. A collage of photographs of the library, its programs, customers and staff, spanning 40 years, will rotate monthly, September through December. Come in and have a look – you may see yourself!
Catonsville Reads Together
Join your neighbors at one of our book
discussion groups or story times:
Drop-in Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday
of the month to hear some stories.
Sep 4 Thu 10:30 AM
Sep 18 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 2 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 16 Thu 10:30 AM
Nov 6 Thu 10:30 AM
Nov 20 Thu 10:30 AM
The Mystery and Suspense Book Club
Adult
Join a lively discussion of mystery and
suspense novels led by Patti Deany. September: The Sparrow by Mary Doria
Russell.
October: The Collector by John Fowles. November: The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith.
Sep 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Oct 14 Tue 7:00 PM
Nov 11 Tue 7:00 PM
Evening Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join us for fun stories and songs presented by Story Timers volunteers.
Sep 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Oct 7 Tue 7:00 PM
Nov 4 Tue 7:00 PM
The Book Group
Adult
Discuss a monthly book selection: September: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
October: The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean. November: West of Kabul, East of New York: An Afghan American Story by Tamim Ansary.
Sep 18 Thu 7:00 PM
** SEPT. 18TH PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER **
Oct 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 20 Thu 7:00 PM
Toddler Story Time
18 to 35 months with adult
Stories, rhymes, activities and music
for your toddler. Registration required.
Sep 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Oct 22 Wed 10:30 AM
Nov 13 Thu 10:30 AM
The Monday Club
School age
A book discussion club for 4th and 5th graders with an adult.
For September: read Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (or another Joey Pigza book) by Jack Gantos. A good kid with bad "meds," Joey is really wired.
For November: read Flying Solo by Ralph Fletcher. Kids rule! Mr. Fabiano’s sixth graders run the class when he is absent and the sub never arrives. Registration required.
Sep 22 Mon 7:00 PM
Nov 17 Mon 7:00 PM
Catonsville Celebrities Read Aloud
** THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED **
Family – children under 6 with adult
40th Anniversary event. Who are Catonsville’s celebrities? And what are their favorite children’s stories? Find out at this afternoon of read-aloud fun!
Oct 18 Sat 1:00 PM
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
School age
Book discussion and activities.
Registration required.
Oct 20 Mon 7:00 PM
Halloween Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Enjoy not-so-scary stories for little ones. Dress for the annual costume parade!
Oct 28 Tue 10:30 AM
Oct 29 Wed
17:00 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 9 Tue 9:00 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 19 Wed 9:00 AM
Little Wonders
0 to 17 months with adult
Rhymes, puppets, music and
fingerplays for your baby. Registration required.
Sep 11 Thu 10:30 AM
Sep 23 Tue 10:30 AM
Oct 6 Mon 10:30 AM
Oct 30 Thu 10:30 AM
Nov 8 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 24 Mon 10:30 AM
The Plant Clinic
Adult
Get advice from Master Gardeners
about your houseplants.
Sep 13 Sat 10:00 AM – Noon
Fall Cleanup and Spring Prep for Gardens
Adult
Local Master Gardeners share essentials, ideas and tricks of the trade that will make it easier to garden in the spring.
Sep 23 Tue 7:00 PM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Sep 25 Thu 7:00 PM
Introduction to the
Internet – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 27 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 1 Wed 9:00 AM
Nov 4 Tue 9:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet – Part II, Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Nov 22 Sat 9:00 AM
Wills, Estates and Trusts
Adult
Attorneys Louis Weinkam Sr. and Louis Weinkam Jr. present this informative program about planning for your family’s future concerns and needs.
Oct 4 Sat 10:30 AM
Oct 7 Tue 17:30 PM
The Three (Not So) Little Pigs
Meet the Halloween Witch
Family – children under 6 with adult
Blue Sky Puppet Theatre presents a wacky Halloween version of the Three Little Pigs. Sponsored by the Friends of the Catonsville Library with refreshments provided by the Men’s Civic Association.
Oct 23 Thu 7:00 PM
Reading by 9
Adult
Baltimore Sun education beat writer Mike Bowler discusses The Sun's "Reading by 9" program, developed to improve the reading skills of area children and have them reading at grade level by third grade. Sponsored by the Friends of the Catonsville Library.
Nov 3 Mon 7:00 PM
Kristallnacht – 65th Anniversary
Adult
Meet Leo Bretholz, Holocaust survivor and
author.
Nov 5 Wed 7:00 PM
Decorating for the Holidays
Adult
Our natural surroundings provide lots of
possibilities for holiday decoration. Meet local gardeners for innovative decorating ideas. Bring your own ideas to share.
Nov 6 Thu 7:00 PM
Native American Storytelling
and Dance
Family – children under 6 with adult
Joseph Stands with Many enlightens all with interactive storytelling and Native American dance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Catonsville Library.
Nov 13 Thu 7:00 PM
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Cockeysville Library Events
[ more about this library ]
410-887-7750,
cockeysv@bcpl.net
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Drop-in Story Time -
2 to 6 years old with adult.
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. |
Little Wonders
0 to 23 months with adult
Rhymes, fingerplays and simple stories for your baby. Registration required.
Sep 9 Tue 10:30 AM
Oct 7 Tue 10:30 AM
Nov 11 Tue 10:30 AM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Sep 13 Sat 2:00 PM
Tuesday Drop-in Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join us every other Tuesday for stories and activities presented by Story Timers volunteers.
Sep 16 Tue 10:30 AM
Sep 30 Tue 10:30 AM
Oct 14 Tue 10:30 AM
Oct 28 Tue 10:30 AM
Nov 11 Tue 10:30 AM
Nov 25 Tue 10:30 AM
Drop-in Pajama Party
2 to 6 years old with adult
Bring your teddy to our special story time presented by Story Timers volunteers.
Sep 16 Tue 7:00 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library – Hands-on
Adult
Sep 18 Thu 9:00 AM
Saturday Drop-in Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities presented by Story Timers volunteers.
Sep 20 Sat 11:00 AM
Oct 11 Sat 11:00 AM
Nov 1 Sat 11:00 AM
Nov 15 Sat 11:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
Adult
Oct 16 Thu 9:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II – Hands-on
Adult
Nov 13 Thu 9:00 AM
Halloween Hoopla
2 to 6 years old with adult
Bring your costume and join the fun!
Oct 29 Wed 10:30 AM
Kristallnacht – 65th Anniversary
Adult
Meet Leo Bretholz, Holocaust survivor and
author.
Nov 13 Thu 7:00 PM
Clowning Around
Family – children under 6 with adult
Have fun and clown around with the Bob Brown Puppets!
Nov 28 Fri 2:00 PM
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Essex Library Events
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410-887-0295,
essex@bcpl.net
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Drop-in Story Time -
2 to 6 years old with adult -
Join us for every Friday at 11 a.m. |
Computer Know-How at Your Library – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 13 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 7 Tue 9:00 AM
Nov 4 Tue 9:00 AM
Street Smarts for Seniors
Adult
Baltimore County Police address safety topics: vehicle theft, avoiding con artists and being "street smart."
Sep 16 Tue 10:00 AM
Baby Story Time
0 to 23 months with adult
Babies will love the simple songs and activities. Registration required.
Sep 18 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 16 Thu 10:30 AM
Nov 20 Thu 10:30 AM
Resume Writing
Adult
Participants will learn how to create a resume using Microsoft Word. Registration required.
Sep 20 Sat 9:15 AM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 27 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 21 Tue 9:00 AM
Nov 18 Tue 9:00 AM
Quilt Show
Adult
The "Calico Quilters" club displays gorgeous quilts and answers questions about quilting techniques.
Sep 27 Sat 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
K-9 Demo
Family – children under 6 with adult
Baltimore County Police demonstrate the training and handling of K-9 dogs. See the dogs perform search techniques!
Oct 4 Sat 2:00 PM
Safety for Children
Family – children under 6 with adult
Officer Wiley of the Baltimore County Police Department presents a movie and discusses child safety issues such as stranger danger and latch-key safety.
Oct 6 Mon 2:00 PM
Halloween Happenings
2 to 6 years old with adult
Enjoy not-so-scary stories and activities about Halloween.
Oct 9 Thu 10:30 AM
Bike Rodeo
Family – children under 6 with adult
Enjoy a bike rodeo, learn about cycling safely and register your bike. Bring your bikes to the Essex Library parking lot. Presented by the Baltimore County Police Department.
Oct 18 Sat 2:00 PM
Nov 1 Sat 2:00 PM
rain date
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 7 Fri 2:00 PM
Maryland's Native Americans
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 20 Thu 7:00 PM
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Hereford
Library Events
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more about this library ]
410-887-1919,
hereford@bcpl.net
Little Wonders
0 to 23 months with adult
Rhymes, fingerplays and simple stories for your baby. Registration required.
Sep 4 Thu 10:30 AM
Sep 6 Sat 10:30 AM
Oct 2 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 4 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 1 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 6 Thu 10:30 AM
Drop-in Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Just stop by for stories, activities and more!
Sep 18 Thu 10:30 AM
Sep 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Oct 16 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 18 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 15 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 20 Thu 10:30 AM
Hereford Library Book Discussion Group
Adult
Join us for a discussion of this month's title. Call the library for details.
Sep 24 Wed 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Oct 22 Wed 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Nov 19 Wed 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Cantare
Family – children under 6 with adult
Celebrate National Hispanic Month with a musical journey to Latin America’s rich and colorful traditions.
Sep 27 Sat 11:00 AM
Maryland's Native Americans
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 3 Mon 7:00 PM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 8 Sat 11:00 AM
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Loch Raven
Mini-Library Events
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more about this library ]
410-887-4444,
lochrave@bcpl.net
Drop-in Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join us for seasonal stories, songs and fun. Caregivers are welcome.
Sep 16 Tue 11:00 AM
Oct 22 Wed 17:00 PM
Nov 18 Tue 11:00 AM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Sep 24 Wed 7:30 PM
Candy & Cupcake
Family – children under 6 with adult
Candy and her teddy bear, Cupcake, delight with puppets, songs and stories. Sponsored by the Friends of the Towson Library.
Oct 25 Sat 1:30 PM
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North Point
Library Events
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more about this library ]
410-887-7255,
northpoi@bcpl.net
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Drop-in Story Time -
2 to 6 years old with adult -
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
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Let’s Talk About Books!
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion group, sponsored by the Friends of the North Point Library! Call for important preparation information.
Sep 2 Tue 7:00 PM
Oct 7 Tue 7:00 PM
Nov 4 Tue 7:00 PM
Baby Wonders
0 to 23 months with adult
Rhymes, puppets, music and fingerplays for your baby. Registration required.
Sep 6 Sat 10:30 AM
Sep 11 Thu 10:30 AM
Sep 25 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 4 Sat 10:30 AM
Oct 9 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 23 Thu 10:30 AM
Nov 1 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 6 Thu 10:30 AM
Nov 20 Thu 10:30 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 9 Tue 2:00 PM
Oct 8 Wed 7:00 PM
Nov 3 Mon 7:00 PM
Evening and Weekend Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join us for stories, songs and fun activities presented by Story Timers volunteers.
Sep 18 Thu 7:00 PM
** SEPT. 18TH PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER **
Sep 20 Sat 1:30 PM
Oct 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 8 Sat 1:30 PM
Nov 20 Thu 7:00 PM
Using BCPL Online – for Home School Families
8 to 12 years old with adult
Discover great learning resources and databases available from the BCPL Web site, even from home! This hands-on lesson is a must for home school families! Registration required.
Sep 23 Tue 10:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
13 years old and up
Registration required.
Sep 24 Wed 7:00 PM
Oct 20 Mon 2:00 PM
Nov 12 Wed 7:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II – Hands-on
13 years old and up
Registration required.
Oct 29 Wed 7:00 PM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Sep 27 Sat 1:30 PM
"Balloon Fun!" Family Story Time
Family – children under 6 with adult
Join us for stories, songs and activities about balloons. Watch Woody the Balloon Artist make balloon creatures in celebration of "Balloons Around the World."
Oct 1 Wed 7:00 PM
Celebrating Our African-American Communities!
Family – children under 6 with adult
Join us as we celebrate our historic African-American communities with Baltimore authors Louis Diggs and Jerome Watson. Their local photo exhibits – and other historic photos of the greater-Dundalk area – will be on display all day, with the opportunity to mingle and chat with the authors from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The authors will speak from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., then sign copies of their books from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments provided.
Oct 2 Thu 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Halloween Happenings
2 to 6 years old with adult
Enjoy not-so-scary stories and activities about Halloween.
Oct 15 Wed 10:30 AM
Introduction to Genealogy Online – Hands-on
Adult
Learn how to search for your ancestors using Internet resources. Registration required.
Nov 6 Thu 7:00 PM
Eagle Warrior
Family – children under 6 with adult
Eagle Warrior, an Eastern Lenape (or Delaware) Indian, presents a unique program of Native American culture, history, tales and traditional flute music – just in time for National American Indian Month.
Nov 23 Sun 2:00 PM
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Parkville-Carney
Library Events
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more about this library ]
410-887-5353,
parkvill@bcpl.net
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Drop-in Story Time -
2 to 6 years old with adult -
Join us every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. except
November 27. Caregivers are welcome.
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Let’s Read, Baby
0 to 23 months with adult
Stories, rhymes and fingerplays for your baby. Registration required.
Sep 9 Tue 10:30 AM
Nov 12 Wed 10:30 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 13 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:00 AM
Readers of the Round Table
Adult
Join a lively discussion of book selections. New titles announced monthly.
Sep 16 Tue 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Oct 21 Tue 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Nov 18 Tue 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet
Adult
Registration required.
Oct 4 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 15 Sat 9:00 AM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Oct 16 Thu 10:30 AM
Make a Joyful Noise: Music for Babies
0 to 23 months with adult
Enjoy music and songs with your baby. Registration required.
Oct 22 Wed 10:30 AM
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Perry Hall
Library Events
[
more about this library ]
410-887-5195,
perryhal@bcpl.net
Perry Hall Library Turns 40!
Family – children under 6 with adult
Celebrate our 40 years in the community!
Sep 6 Sat 1:00 PM
Sing with C. Shells
Family – children under 6 with adult
Enjoy a musical program for the whole family!
Sep 6 Sat 2:00 PM
Lap Time Story Time
0 to 23 months with adult
Songs, rhymes and simple stories for your baby. Registration required.
Sep 11 Thu 9:30 AM
Oct 9 Thu 9:30 AM
Nov 13 Thu 9:30 AM
Munch, Munch, What’s for Lunch?
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join us for stories, activities and songs, all about the different foods we eat!
Sep 17 Wed 10:30 AM
Baby Gymboree
6 months to 3 years old with adult
Have fun with portable pieces of equipment, songs, bubble time and parachute play! Registration required.
Sep 23 Tue 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
6 to 18 months
Sep 23 Tue 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
19 months to 3 years
Perry Hall Library Reading Group
Adult
Spend an hour sharing your insights with other readers.
September: The Hungry Ocean by Linda Greenlaw. October: Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Sijie
Dai. November: The Sugar House by Laura Lippman. Books available one month before the discussion date – ask at the checkout desk.
Sep 18 Thu 7:00 PM
** SEPT. 18TH PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER **
Oct 23 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 20 Thu 7:00 PM
Book Sale
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Browse our book room for bargains for children and adults. Bring your own bags or boxes. No strollers allowed in the sale area.
Sep 20 Sat 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Nov 15 Sat 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 20 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 15 Sat 9:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Nov 22 Sat 9:00 AM
American Girls: Beyond the Books
6 to 12 years old
Make crafts, enjoy refreshments, discuss the books and learn about the time period of the American Girls. Bring your American Girl doll or dress up like her.
Sep 27 Sat 2:00 PM
Halloween Happenings
2 to 6 years old with adult
Enjoy not-so-scary stories and activities about Halloween.
Oct 14 Tue 10:30 AM
Big Book Sale
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Only twice a year do we gather this many materials in one spot! Search for bargains in two rooms filled with books and other materials. Bring your own bags or boxes. No strollers allowed in the sale area.
Oct 17 Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Oct 18 Sat 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Maryland's Native Americans
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 1 Sat 2:00 PM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 15 Sat 2:00 PM
Getting Loose with Dr. Seuss
2 to 6 years old with adult
You might not like green eggs and ham, but you’re sure to have a great time at this story time with activities and stories by Dr. Seuss!
Nov 19 Wed 10:30 AM
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Pikesville
Library Events
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more about this library ]
410-887-1234,
pikesvil@bcpl.net
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Drop-in Story Time - 2 to 6 years old with adult -
Join us every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Caregivers are welcome. |
Help with Your Internet Search
Adult
Senior volunteer Bill Miller will help you with your Internet search.
Daily 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Readers' Advisory Center
Adult
Come in and meet Pikesville's readers' advisory volunteers for your next good book!
Just Baby and Me
0 to 23 months with adult
Rhymes, music and simple stories for your baby. Registration required.
Sep 4 Thu 11:00 AM
Oct 2 Thu 11:00 AM
Nov 6 Thu 11:00 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 10 Wed 9:15 AM
Oct 14 Tue 9:15 AM
Nov 4 Tue 9:15 AM
Special Tuesday Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Stories and fun activities presented by Story Timers volunteers.
Sep 16 Tue 10:30 AM
Oct 28 Tue 10:30 AM
Nov 18 Tue 10:30 AM
Drop-in Pajama Party
2 to 6 years old with adult
Bring your teddy bear for a special story time presented by Story Timers volunteers.
Sep 17 Wed 7:00 PM
Oct 29 Wed 7:00 PM
Nov 12 Wed 7:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 24 Wed 9:15 AM
Oct 23 Thu 9:15 AM
Nov 13 Thu 9:15 AM
Home Schooling Informational Meeting
Adult
Share curriculum and best practices, see helpful homework Web sites and hear the latest state regulations regarding home schooling.
Oct 22 Wed 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Meet the Author – Nancy Patz
Adult/Young Adult
Oct 26 Sun 2:00 PM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 2 Sun 2:00 PM
Searching for Rosita
Adult
Local author John Mann discusses his page-turning mystery. Book sales and signing. A Friends Café event.
Nov 5 Wed 1:00 PM
Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events
School age
Come for a fun-filled discussion and activities based on Lemony Snicket's series.
Nov 5 Wed 7:00 PM
Potpourri Americana
Adult
Lorna Hainesworth entertains us with little-known facts about well-known people, places and things in the United States. A Friends Café event.
Nov 12 Wed 1:00 PM
The History of Pikesville in Pictures
Adult
Historic photographs of Pikesville come alive in Beryl Frank’s guided tour! A Friends Café event.
Nov 19 Wed 1:00 PM
Let's Talk Books!
Adult
Need something good to read? Book lovers introduce new must-have titles. A Friends Café event.
Nov 26 Wed 1:00 PM
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Randallstown
Library Events
[
more about this library ]
410-887-0770,
randalls@bcpl.net
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Drop-in Story Time -
2 to 6 years old with adult -
Join us each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
for fun and stories.
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Evening Story Time
Family – children under 6 with adult
Join our community storyteller each Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Computer Know-How at Your
Library – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 5 Fri 9:15 AM
Oct 10 Fri 9:15 AM
Nov 1 Sat 9:15 AM
Super Saturdays
Family – children under 6 with adult
Join Delta Sigma Theta Sorority alumnae for stories, activities and crafts. Refreshments provided.
Sep 6 Sat 10:30 AM
Oct 4 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 1 Sat 10:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 12 Fri 9:15 AM
Oct 11 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 8 Sat 9:15 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 19 Fri 9:15 AM
** SEPT. 19TH PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER **
Oct 18 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 14 Fri 9:15 AM
SCORE
Adult
Starting your own business? Need advice? Make an appointment with a counselor from the Service Corps of Retired Executives.
Sep 15 Mon 7:00 PM
Oct 20 Mon 7:00 PM
Nov 17 Mon 7:00 PM
Bedtime Story Time at the Library
2 to 6 years old with adult
Stories and fun from Story Timers volunteers.
Sep 16 Tue 7:00 PM
Sep 25 Thu 7:00 PM
Oct 21 Tue 7:00 PM
Oct 30 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 18 Tue 7:00 PM
Randallstown Reading Circle
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion:
September: The Dive From Clausen’s Pier by Ann Packer.
October: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. November: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Randallstown Library.
Sep 17 Wed 7:00 PM
Oct 15 Wed 7:00 PM
Nov 19 Wed 7:00 PM
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Adult
Learn the basics of this word processing software. Taught by Verizon Helping Hands.
Registration required.
Sep 20 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 25 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 15 Sat 9:15 AM
For Babies Only!
0 to 23 months with adult
Rhymes, music and stories exclusively for the baby set.
Sep 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Oct 21 Tue 10:30 AM
Buying a Home?
Adult
Buying a home? Need help with closing costs? Discuss home-buying issues with Debbie Gillen. (Limit 40, first-come basis.)
Sep 23 Tue 7:00 PM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Oct 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Halloween Happenings
2 to 6 years old with adult
Enjoy Halloween stories and a healthy goodie bag. Costumes are welcome. (No masks please.)
Oct 18 Sat 2:00 PM
Faux Finishes
Adult
Join us for a demonstration of ragging, color washing, sponging, antiquing and crackle techniques to use on walls, furniture and accessories.
Oct 20 Mon 7:00 PM
Meet the Author – Alex Hairston
Adult
Randallstown’s Alex Hairston discusses his new novel, Love Don’t Come Easy.
Nov 3 Mon 7:00 PM
Gobble Gobble!
2 to 6 years old with adult
Come for Thanksgiving stories, songs and fun.
Nov 22 Sat 2:00 PM
The following Randallstown programs are made possible
by a grant from the Northwest Hospital Center.
On the Ball with Spinny Johnson
Family – children under 6 with adult
The former Harlem Globetrotter shows off amazing basketball skills and teaches the importance of education, respect and self-esteem.
Sep 6 Sat 1:00 PM
Got Stress? Stress Busting for Teens
Teen
School, parents, friends driving you crazy? We’ve got pizza and fun ideas to help you cope. Also, celebrate the Grand Opening of Teen Central.
Oct 23 Thu 7:00 PM
John the Wizzz – Nope to Dope! Yes to Life!
Family – children under 6 with adult
This high-energy comedy and magic show, using ventriloquism and puppetry, is meaningful as well as fun.
Oct 27 Mon 7:00 PM
Holiday Cooking the Healthy Way
Adult
Get healthy holiday meal ideas from Joan Allen, author and cooking instructor. Samples served.
Nov 1 Sat 2:00 PM
Kids on the Block
Family – children under 6 with adult
The Kids on the Block, through the magic of live, life-size puppet theatre, teach children and adults about social concerns, medical and educational differences and disabilities.
Nov 15 Sat 2:00 PM
The Waldo Rainbow Show
Family – children under 6 with adult
In this comical episode, Waldo plays Banana Bob, captain of the good ship "Fruity Pop." This fun-tastic presentation teaches kids the value of healthy eating and healthy living.
Nov 28 Fri 2:00 PM
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Reisterstown
Library Events
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more about this library ]
410-887-1165, reisters@bcpl.net
Hours for the Reisterstown Historical
Room are: every Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm,
and the first three Saturdays of
each month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Drop-in Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join us for fun and stories. On November 5 we will include special stories from Dr. Seuss.
Sep 3 Wed 10:30 AM
Sep 19 Fri 10:30 AM
** SEPT. 19TH PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER **
Oct 1 Wed 10:30 AM
Nov 5 Wed 10:30 AM
Reisterstown Readers
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion the second Thursday of the month.
September: Family History by Dani Shapiro. October: Life of Pi by Yann Martel.
November: Learning Joy from Dogs Without Collars by Lauralee Summer. Refreshments served.
Sep 11 Thu 7:00 PM
Oct 9 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 13 Thu 7:00 PM
Tuesday Tales
2 to 6 years old with adult
Jon us for fun stories, songs and activities presented by Story Timers volunteers.
Sep 23 Tue 10:15 AM
Oct 21 Tue 10:15 AM
Nov 25 Tue 10:15 AM
Little Wonders
0 to 23 months with adult
Music, rhymes and simple stories for you and your baby. Registration required.
Sep 24 Wed 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Oct 16 Thu 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Nov 3 Mon 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Basic Rubber Stamping
Adult
Learn rubber stamping techniques and create your own card with coordinating envelope.
Sep 30 Tue 7:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Oct 2 Thu 9:00 AM
Teen Time
11 to 14 years old
Join us and make a scarecrow.
Oct 15 Wed 3:00 PM
Maryland's Native Americans
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 6 Thu 7:00 PM
Scrapbooking
Adult
Learn to use rubber stamping techniques to personalize your scrapbooks.
Nov 10 Mon 7:00 PM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 29 Sat 11:00 AM
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Rosedale
Library Events
[
more about this library ]
410-887-0513,
rosedale@bcpl.net
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Drop-In Story Time - 2 to 6 years old with adult -
Join us every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. |
Cool Covers for Back to School!
Family – children under 6 with adult
Design your own book and notebook covers. Bring your ideas. We provide the materials.
Sep 3 Wed 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sep 4 Thu 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 6 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 4 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 1 Sat 9:15 AM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 13 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 11 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 8 Sat 9:15 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 20 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 15 Sat 9:15 AM
Baby Boosters Story Time
0 to 23 months with adult
Rhymes, music, fingerplays and simple stories for your baby. Registration required.
Sep 27 Sat 11:00 AM
Oct 25 Sat 11:00 AM
Nov 29 Sat 11:00 AM
Halloween Happenings
2 to 6 years old with adult
Enjoy not-so-scary stories and activities about Halloween.
Oct 16 Thu 10:30 AM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 1 Sat 2:00 PM
Maryland's Native Americans
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 22 Sat 2:00 PM
Turkey Day Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Celebrate Thanksgiving with delightful stories and activities.
Nov 28 Fri 10:30 AM
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Towson
Library Events
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more about this library ]
410-887-6166,
towson@bcpl.net
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Friday Morning Read-Aloud Roundup -
2 to 6 years old with adult -
Join us for stories at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays, except November 28. Caregivers are welcome.
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Donate gently used books, maps, prints, records, videos, CDs, books-on-tape and audiocassettes to the Friends of the Towson Library’s 10th Annual Book Sale in April 2004. Drop donations off at the Towson Library. Receipts available upon request.
Computer Know-How at Your Library – Hands-on
13 years old and up
Registration required.
Sep 6 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 4 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 1 Sat 9:15 AM
Evening and Weekend Story Time
Family – children under 6 with adult
Stories by Circle K, a community service organization from Towson University, and other volunteers.
Sep 6 Sat 1:00 PM
Sep 8 Mon 7:30 PM
Sep 28 Sun 1:30 PM
Oct 4 Sat 1:00 PM
Oct 13 Mon 7:30 PM
(10/7/03: The library is closed on October 13.)
Oct 26 Sun 1:30 PM
Nov 1 Sat 1:00 PM
Nov 10 Mon 7:30 PM
Nov 30 Sun 1:30 PM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
13 years old and up
Registration required.
Sep 13 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 11 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 8 Sat 9:15 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II – Hands-on
13 years old and up
Registration required.
Sep 20 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 15 Sat 9:15 AM
Bright and Early Activity Time
0 to 23 months with adult
Music, movement, activities and stories. Sunday sessions conducted by Story Timers volunteers. Registration required.
Sep 17 Wed 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM
Sep 28 Sun 12:30 PM
Oct 15 Wed 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM
Oct 26 Sun 12:30 PM
Nov 19 Wed 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM
** 2:00 PM
event cancelled. Library closed early. **
Nov 30 Sun
12:30 PM
Native American Dance
Family – children under 6 with adult
Native American dance serves as a social forum for different tribes. Watch and participate at Keith Colston shares the Crow Hop, Snake Dance and Round Dance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Towson Library.
Oct 18 Sat 2:00 PM
Coffee House Poetry Night
11 to 18 years old
Young poets! Gather your friends for a night of poetry and music at the Towson Library. Bring a poem of your creation or choosing to share.
Oct 21 Tue 7:00 PM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 8 Sat 2:00 PM
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White Marsh
Library Events
[
more about this library ]
410-887-5097,
whitemar@bcpl.net
21-Day Book Club
Adult
Back by popular demand – rejoin us for the fall club! Beach Music by Pat Conroy will be our first book discussed. See librarians for details.
Sep 3 Wed 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct 1 Wed 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Nov 5 Wed 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Stroller Story Time
0 to 23 months with adult
Join us every Thursday morning for simple rhymes, stories and songs to share with babies. Registration required.
Sep 4 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Sep 11 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Sep 18 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Sep 25 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Oct 2 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Oct 9 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Oct 16 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Oct 23 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Oct 30 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Nov 6 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Nov 13 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Nov 20 Thu 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Drop-in Story Time
2 to 4 years old with adult
Drop in for stories and songs.
Sep 9 Tue 10:30 AM
Sep 23 Tue 10:30 AM
Oct 7 Tue 10:30 AM
Oct 21 Tue 10:30 AM
Nov 4 Tue 10:30 AM
Nov 18 Tue 10:30 AM
Saturday Story Time
0 to 23 months with adult
Join us on Saturday morning for simple rhymes,
stories and songs to share with babies. Registration required.
Sep 20 Sat 9:30 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:30 AM
Nov 15 Sat 9:30 AM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 7 Fri 7:00 PM
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Family – children under 6 with adult
Volunteers from the Baltimore Region demonstrate how special dogs are trained to become "guiding eyes."
Nov 15 Sat 2:00 PM
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Woodlawn
Library Events
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more about this library ]
410-887-1336,
woodlawn@bcpl.net
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Drop-in Story Time -
2 to 6 years old with adult -
Join us every Wednesday at 11 a.m. for
stories, songs and music.
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Computer Know-How at Your Library
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 6 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 4 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 1 Sat 9:00 AM
Bedtime Story Time
Family – children under 6 with adult
Join us for fun stories and songs presented by Story Timers volunteers.
Sep 10 Wed 7:00 PM
E-mail for Everybody
Adult
Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account. Taught by Verizon Helping Hands. Registration required.
Sep 13 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 8 Sat 9:00 AM
Dr. Seuss Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Everyone loves Dr. Seuss. Join us for a special Dr. Seuss story time of songs, dance and stories.
Sep 17 Wed 11:00 AM
Woodlawn Book Discussion Group
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. Call the library for details.
Sep 18 Thu 7:00 PM
** SEPT. 18TH PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER **
Oct 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 20 Thu 7:00 PM
Books for Babies
0 to 23 months with adult
Registration required.
Sep 20 Sat 2:00 PM
Oct 18 Sat 2:00 PM
Nov 15 Sat 2:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 20 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 15 Sat 9:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II – Hands-on
Adult
Registration required.
Sep 27 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 25 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 22 Sat 9:00 AM
Autumn Celebration Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join us for a special story time celebrating autumn.
Oct 8 Wed 11:00 AM
Poetry Slam
Family – children under 6 with adult
Celebrate Teen Read Week with an evening of poetry. Bring poems you have written or your own personal favorites. Refreshments provided.
Oct 21 Tue 7:00 PM
Thanksgiving Story Time
2 to 6 years old with adult
Join us for a very "thankful" story time.
Nov 19 Wed 11:00 AM
Billy Goats Gruff
Family – children under 6 with adult
Nov 22 Sat 2:00 PM
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Creative Arts for Babies and
Children
The Community College of Baltimore County invites you and
your children to attend classes at three library branches this fall. To
register, call CCBC at 410-780-6533.
Children's Drawing Workshop
Ages 7 to 11
By nature, kids love to draw. Let them build their visual skills, increase self-confidence and be creative through a fun, exploratory, skills building class focusing on drawing. Through a variety of materials and exercises, basic drawing techniques are introduced and explored.
$65
Pikesville Library
ARB005G, CRN 81805
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursdays, October 16 – November 20
Music Makers and Shakers for Babies
Birth to 18 months
Adults and babies explore music-pitch, rhythm and kinetic awareness through song, dance, bouncing and rocking. This kind of activity helps create connections in the brain for future listening, language and spatial skills.
$89
Randallstown Library
CRN 81771
9:30 AM – 10:10 AM
Tuesdays, September 16 – December 2
White Marsh Library
CRN 81797
9:30 AM – 10:10 AM
Fridays, September 19 – December 12
** LIBRARY WAS CLOSED ON SEPT. 19TH **
Fridays, September 26 – December 19
** PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGES **
Music Makers Shakers
Ages 18 months to 2 years
Songs, rhythm instruments and movement activities help preschoolers develop singing and motor skills. A parent is required to
participate. $89
Randallstown Library
CRN 81764
10:10 AM – 10:50 AM
Tuesdays, September 16 – December 2
White Marsh Library
CRN 81799
10:10 AM – 10:50 AM
Fridays, September 9 – December 12
** LIBRARY WAS CLOSED ON SEPT. 19TH **
Fridays, September 9 – December 19
** PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGES **
Music Makers and Shakers
Ages 3 to 5
Continues music development, introduces some music notation while creating and enjoying music. A parent is required to
participate. $89
Randallstown Library
CRN 81760
10:50 AM – 11:30 AM
Tuesdays, September 16 – December 2
White Marsh Library
CRN 81801
10:50 AM – 11:30 AM
Fridays, September 19 – December 12
** LIBRARY WAS CLOSED ON SEPT. 19TH **
Fridays, September 26 – December 19
** PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGES **
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Technology Programs
All technology programs feature free “what-you-need-to-know” training. Registration begins one week in advance. Check your local branch listing for dates and times.
Computer Know-How at Your Library – Get to know your library computer and
its parts. Highlights using a mouse or trackball. Gain the basic understanding needed before getting on the information superhighway.
Computer Know-How at Your Library – Hands-on – Get to know your library computer and its parts. Highlights
hands-on practice using the mouse
and navigating the computer screen.
Leave with the basic understanding
needed before getting on the information superhighway.
Introduction to the Internet – Learn
to surf the Web. Participants should
be comfortable using
a mouse and navigating through Windows before attending. Highlights using BCPL’s Web site and search
engines to find information on the Web.
Introduction to the Internet –
Hands-on – Learn to surf the Web. Participants should be comfortable
using a mouse and navigating through Windows before attending. Practice using BCPL’s Web site and search engines to find information on the Web.
Introduction to the Internet, Part II –
Do you have experience surfing the Web but want to surf like a pro? This program highlights evaluating Web sites and
comparing search engines. Receive advanced search tips and advice on printing from the Internet and learn about domain categories.
Introduction to the Internet, Part II – Hands-on – Do you have experience surfing the Web but want to surf like
a pro? Practice advanced searching,
comparing search engines, printing from the Internet and evaluating Web sites. Also learn about domain categories.
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What's Happening @ Your Library in September / October /
November
Let's Celebrate!
Thanksgiving celebrations past and present now go
hand-in-hand with recognition of National American
Indian Heritage Month. It’s a time to give thanks for our blessings. Moreover, it’s an appropriate time for remembering the unique spiritual, artistic and literary contributions and customs of American Indian cultures that enliven and enrich our land.
Baltimore County Public Library branches offer family programs this fall in tribute to Native Americans, who play a vital role in maintaining our nation through participation in military service, law enforcement and business development. Storytelling, dance and music bring to life the heritage and history of the Cherokee, Piscataway, Nanticoke, Pocomoke and numerous other Native Americans, many of them residents of Baltimore and Maryland.
 Native American flutist
Eagle Warrior
presents a unique program of his culture, history and tales combined with the haunting sounds of his traditional flute music on
Sunday, November 23 at 2 p.m. at the North Point Library. Eagle Warrior’s live performances and highly acclaimed album of Native American flute music Spirit Tracker have earned bookings for numerous appearances at powwows and other events nationwide.
The Irvine Nature Center gives audiences at six branches a taste of
Maryland’s pre-colonial Native Americans
and their ties to the land. Travel back in time with Native American replica tools, games and activities at the Arbutus, Essex, Hereford,
Perry Hall, Reisterstown or
Rosedale library.
Or spend an entertaining afternoon in Towson, where Keith Colston, dressed in Native American attire, shares the Crow Hop, Snake Dance and Round Dance on
Saturday, October 18 at 2 p.m. Colston has taught and performed his dances internationally.
Native American Dance
is presented by the Friends of the Towson Library.
More Native American dancing is combined with interactive storytelling when
Joseph Stands with Many
shares traditional Cherokee stories for family entertainment, Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at the Catonsville Library. The program is sponsored by
the Friends of the Catonsville Library.
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Meet The Authors
Nancy Patz
A hat provided inspiration for the newest of
Nancy Patz’s popular books for children, Who Was the Woman Who Wore the
Hat, based on her memorable and powerful experience as a visitor at the
Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam. Patz has won high praise and numerous
awards for her books as well as for her work in schools as an
author/illustrator/lecturer. On Sunday, October 26 at 2 p.m. at
Pikesville, Patz gives one of her lively talks on the hat and the art of
her other picture books, such as Pumpernickel Tickle and Mean Green Cheese
and Moses Supposes His Toeses Are Roses. Book sales and signing.
Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Pikesville
Library.
 Leo Bretholz
At Catonsville, Wednesday, November 5 at 7
p.m. and Cockeysville, Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m., Leo
Bretholz, author of Leap into Darkness, shares his personal
experiences with the Holocaust, his life on the run and the background of
Kristallnacht (Night of the Broken Glass) during the 65th year anniversary
of the shocking 1938 event. Written together with Sun columnist Michael
Olesker, Bretholz tells the story of a family tragedy and the
seven-year-long story of defiance and triumph that followed the author’s
night-time leap from a German death train into the French countryside. Book
sales and signing.
Alex Hairston
In his sexy, joyful and heartfelt debut novel, Baltimorean author Alex
Hairston describes the life of a "loving" man who meets his soul mate, only
to learn the very hard way that, like the title of his book, "love don’t
come easy." In telling the story Hairston incorporates his own first love,
which is poetry. Meet Hairston and learn how he manages the art of combining
writing with his full-time occupation as a nurse on Monday, November 3 at
7 p.m. at the Randallstown Library.
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A Typical Middle School Day
in the Online Life of Chris Teen
7:00 a.m.
Checks the weather
before deciding what to wear.
- Weather Channel www.weather.com gives temperature, latest pollen count, chance of rain and much, much more.
7:05 a.m.
Remembers to complete an English
assignment to analyze a section of Shelley’s poem "The Triumph of Life." Knows from experience that BCPL’s Teen page comprises hundreds of links, packed with useful resources for youths and families.
- BCPL’s Home Page www.bcpl.info in the Teen section www.bcpl.info/info/teen/ under SCHOOL & JOBS: Poetry Online
link from Awesome Library resource center, provides words and analysis.
8:30 a.m.
At school, she needs to find a book with a teen as the main character for an oral report.
- BCPL’s Teen page takes her to a list of books about “Teen Angst.” She chooses Geeks by John Gatz.
2:30 p.m.
Goes crazy on the bus trying to get past the third line of Christina Aguilera’s "Fighter." Can’t wait to boot up computer at home and find the lyrics.
- BCPL’s Teen page helps again!
– ENTERTAINMENT: Ultimate Band List
Google search leads to:
www.thesonglyrics.com for Top 30 Artists of current popular music artists, www.lyrics.astraweb.com and
www.lyrics.com.
3:00 p.m.
Making plans for the weekend and in the mood to watch a movie like Matrix.
- BCPL’s Teen page ENTERTAINMENT: Movie Database
Ponders how to handle the brush off she received in Spanish class by the light of
her life.
- BCPL’s Teen page HEALTH &
SEXUALITY: Ask the Sexpert or Ask Dr. Drew gives answers to questions about
relationships, as well as a host of serious questions about growing up.
5:30 p.m.
Mother nags about finishing the science
project. She just can’t do it.
- AskUsNow! on the BCPL home page connects her with librarians who help online 24/7.
Remembers she needs an article about Liberia.
- BCPL Magazines & Online Databases (www.bcpl.info/databases.html),
a place to search magazines, newspapers and encyclopedias, many of them with full text articles, such as in the Encyclopedia Americana on the Grolier Online page.
(Most databases
listed are accessible
in the library or with
Net account or valid
BCPL card.)
7:30 p.m.
Game time.
- BCPL Teen page SPORTS & GAMES:
Arcade Games – links to many games – action, sports, Tetris and more.
Skateboard Directory – skate parks in MD plus hundreds of other links.
9:00 p.m.
Overwhelming urge to find a good new read.
- BCPL’s Teen page BOOKS:
New Teen Booklists – newest in historical fiction, sci-fi and fantasy, mystery and
adventure – multicultural and other popular cool titles
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Billy Goats Gruff
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Relax and laugh while marionette
puppets bring the folk tale of Billy Goats Gruff to life at all 16 Baltimore County Public Libraries this fall. Presented for family fun by the renowned Black Cherry Puppet Theater. Winner of The Cherry Adler Award 2002 from the Maryland State Arts Council.
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Arbutus Wed Oct 1 17:00 PM
Catonsville Thu Sep 25
17:00 PM
Cockeysville Sat Sep 13
12:00 PM
Essex Fri Nov 7
12:00 PM
Hereford Sat Nov 8 11:00 AM
Loch Raven Wed Sep 24
17:30 PM
North Point Sat Sep 27
11:30 PM
Parkville Thu Oct 16 10:30 AM
Perry Hall Sat Nov 15
12:00 PM
Pikesville Sun Nov 2
12:00 PM
Randallstown Thu Oct 16
17:00 PM
Reisterstown Sat Nov 29 11:00 AM
Rosedale Sat Nov 1
12:00 PM
Towson Sat Nov 8
12:00 PM
White Marsh Fri Nov 7
17:00 PM
Woodlawn Sat Nov 22
12:00 PM
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News
Digest:
"Seeing stars" … at the library was
a sign that BCPL’s 11-week Summer Reading Club activities were in full swing. This year’s theme "Blast Off to Reading" inspired a burst of creative energy
reflected in a plethora of decorative
heavenly bodies, rockets and aliens that occupied space in all the branches. One
of the most prominent additions was the green, one-eyed alien who remained nameless until July, when he was dubbed "Orbit" in a contest. From the start, when County Executive Jim Smith declared Friday, June 6 as Sneaks Day and read
stories to the audience of youngsters, to the Wednesday, June 11 sendoff at the Arbutus Library attended by BCPS officials, library staff, customers and
registrants, and to the weeks that followed, the 18th season for Sneaks as BCPL’s summer reading mascot was bigger
and better than ever.
At the Towson Library, County Executive
Jim Smith launches
Sneaks Day by reading
a book about space.
BCPS Superintendent
Dr. Joe A. Hairston stresses the importance of reading during school night at the Arbutus Library a week before the official kickoff of the Summer Reading Club.
Everyone loves a parade …
A cloudburst failed to dampen
the spirits at Rosedale’s Pedalers Parade in July, when youngsters trimmed their scooters, strollers and bicycles in patriotic colors and proudly circled the parking lot to the tunes of John Philip Sousa.
Eye-Openers …
On Towson Library’s
"skywalk" connection
to the garage you’ll
find authentic
Seattle-style espresso at the new Moss Bay Espresso Cafe, also serving up many other coffee drinks, bakery items and sandwiches every day, including
weekends, during library hours and earlier on weekdays.
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Foundation Ink
News
From The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library:
I Gave at the Office
Does your place of employment
participate in one of these annual
charity campaigns?
-
United Way of Central Maryland (#1119358)
-
Maryland Charity Campaign for
State Employees and Retirees (#1073075)
You can choose to designate the
Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library to receive all or part of your
charitable contribution. When you give
to the Foundation, you are helping to enrich the variety of services provided
by the library to support the information, education, technology, literacy and reading recreation needs of over one
million people in the Baltimore area.
Great collections and programs,
wonderful staff, and quality library service are all things our library is known for
giving to its customers. If you like what the library does for the community,
and want to help make our library an even better place for our users, designate
the Foundation to receive all or part of your gift. Use the ID number listed
above, next to the appropriate workplace campaign. This year, when you fill out
your donor preference form, support your library!
Volunteers Wanted:
Novel Night 2004
Are you interested in joining a
committee of fun people, which will
help organize our third annual Novel Night Fund Raising Gala scheduled for April 2004? Are you good at details and do you like planning and organizing events? If so, Novel Night is perfect for you and an interesting project to work on.
If you are curious about the event, go to
our Web site www.foundationforBCPL.org
to look at photos from last year. Novel Night has monthly meetings beginning in September so there is still time to sign up. The committee will meet six times beginning in September ‘03.
Donor Questions?
Novel Night Signup
Debbie Thomas
410-887-3282
dthomas@bcpl.net
Where There's a Will, There's a Way
Americans are among the most
generous people on earth. Over 70 percent of American households contribute to charity each year. Yet many of these same people don’t think about continuing their support of their favorite causes by giving through their will, living trusts or other estate planning instruments. Some folks spend their lives passionately involved in
organizations they believe in, and may find that including those organizations
in their estate plans is the best way
to carry on this lifelong commitment.
Wills, life insurance policies, retirement accounts and other planning vehicles
offer wonderful opportunities for leaving
a lasting legacy to benefit others. Including charitable donations in your estate planning can be a tool for
expressing your beliefs and values,
and for furthering an important cause. Making a planned gift can provide tax
or life income advantages as well.
Do you have a will? Almost 60 percent of Americans do not have wills. Without one, you lose control of how your assets are distributed. Preparing a will is
important, regardless of your age or wealth. Unfortunately, if you die without
a will:
- The laws of your state will determine how your assets will be distributed.
- A court will appoint an administrator for your estate.
- A court will appoint a guardian for your minor children.
- Your assets may not be distributed the way you would like.
- You won’t be able to support your favorite causes or charities.
With a will, you can:
- Decide how your assets will be
distributed.
- Choose a
personal
representative
who will oversee the distribution of your assets.
- Provide for family members and friends who are important to you.
- Provide for minor children, including who will take care of them.
- Avoid unnecessary expense in
administering your estate.
- Utilize estate-planning techniques to reduce your estate taxes and save money.
- Provide for charitable causes that are important to you. Many people choose to support organizations whose work they believe in by including them
in their will. Such gifts are very
meaningful because they allow you
to continue to support causes that are important to you even after death.
Types of bequests:
- Specific bequest – You can indicate
a specific item or dollar amount to
give to a person or organization.
- Percentage bequest – You can
designate that a percentage of your estate or of another asset goes to
a person or organization.
- Residual bequest – You can make a bequest to a person or organization
of all or a portion of the remainder of your estate after other bequests have been distributed and expenses paid.
Naming the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library as the beneficiary
of a charitable bequest is as simple
as adding a few sentences to your will,
and will make a lasting impact on your community. When you choose the Foundation, you are supporting all
of the great things libraries stand for: knowledge, information, cultural
development, family activities and so much more. Here are examples of the language you can use to benefit the library in your will:
- "I give, devise, and bequeath to the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library, Inc. of Towson, MD _____%
of my estate."
- "I give, devise, and bequeath to the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library, Inc. of Towson, MD $_____."
- "I give, devise, and bequeath to the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library, Inc. of Towson, MD all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate
after my final expenses and any legal obligations have been settled, and all other specific bequests have been
distributed."
You may designate your gift for a
specific use, although an unrestricted
gift is the most useful because it gives the Foundation the flexibility to respond effectively to the changing needs of the library.
If you plan to include the Foundation in your will, or if you have already done
so, please let us know! This will allow the Foundation to best plan for its
future needs, and will allow us to recognize
you appropriately for your generosity.
Call Debbie Thomas at 410-887-3282
or e-mail her at dthomas@bcpl.net.
The Donor’s Club
Special Donors
Thanks to the following businesses/foundations that have made recent
significant gifts to the Foundation for
Baltimore County Public Library:
-
Baltimore Community
Foundation $2000
- Nottingham Properties
$1000
- Wal-Mart Rosedale
$1000
Thank You!
Tribute Gifts
Tribute gifts to the library are an unusual way to give a gift to a special person. The receiver gets a gift
announcement from the Foundation
(with your name on it) plus the pleasure
of knowing that the gift will benefit many other library users in the
community. The following donors
made gifts in honor of special people
in their lives:
- Ms. Anne Marie Azzaro -
in honor of her father.
- Mr. and Mrs. David H. Goldsmith -
in honor of Diane MacDougall for her birthday.
- Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones -
in honor of Lee and Lillian Noel for their 50th wedding anniversary.
- Perry Hall Book Club -
in honor of Sandy Despeaux and Connie Johnson, past presidents of the book club.
Read Rover Plus Update
 In September 2001, the
Foundation
for Baltimore County Public Library began a two-year campaign to raise money for
a special children’s bookmobile to serve preschoolers and their caregivers in neighborhoods where reading scores
are consistently below average. As of
July 2003, we had raised almost $185,000 toward the $225,000 needed to fund
the Read Rover Plus. This innovative
bookmobile will provide books and
story times for children, and
training and resource materials
for caregivers.
Contributions from individuals, businesses and corporations are the key to the
success of this project. Have you made your gift to the Read Rover Plus project
yet? We challenge you to share in this exciting opportunity to make a world of
difference in the lives of our children. Mail your donation to:
Foundation for Baltimore County
Public Library
320 York Road
Towson, MD 21204
Or call Lori Ford at 410-887-4474
to use your MasterCard, Visa, Discover,
or American Express.
All contributors will be invited to the
ribbon cutting when the Read Rover Plus hits the road sharing the love of reading with kids who need it the most.
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FYI
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Scheduled Library Closings:
Labor Day • Monday, September 1
Columbus Day • Monday, October 13
Thanksgiving Day • Thursday, November 27
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Phone Numbers: |
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Administrative Offices |
410-887-6100 |
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Baby Boosters / Storytimers |
410-887-6127 |
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Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library |
410-887-3282 |
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Historic Photos for Sale |
410-887-6194 |
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Human Resources Job Line |
410-887-6177 |
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Internet Applications and Help |
410-887-3297 |
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Maryland Relay for TDD Users |
711 |
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Meeting Room Bookings |
410-887-6109 |
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Mobile Library Services |
410-887-7586 |
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Shelf Help |
410-494-9063 |
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TTY/TICAL |
410-821-5705 |
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24-Hour Storyline |
410-887-6116 |
Branch Hours:
Monday – Thursday
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
EXCEPTION: Hereford and Loch Raven
Monday and Wednesday
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Sunday (Oct. 5, 2003 – Apr. 25, 2004)
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Catonsville
Cockeysville
North Point
Pikesville
Randallstown
Towson (open Sundays year round)
White Marsh
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