What's Inside:
Your Vote Matters! Election 2008 Speaker
Series, “Your Vote, Your Future,” presented by the League of
Women Voters at Towson, addressing major issues and their
impact on you.
A Hope in the Unseen, Maryland’s most talked about book in
the state’s biggest book club.
Talk about “Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel” at Towson
by Baltimore Hebrew University’s Dr. Arthur Lesley.
Jazzing it up live with The Usual Suspects brass band at Catonsville
and toe-tapping to bluegrass by Howell’s High-Strung at Hereford.
On another musical note, a classic trio of American composers featured by
Edward Polochick in a guest speaker series at Pikesville.
Back by popular demand – the teen anime costume party at Essex.
The spookiness of Halloween continues with a one-man play that brings
Edgar Allan Poe to life at North Point, Pikesville
and Rosedale.
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 Foundation Focus
Storyville to Hit Milestone:
50,000 Visits
Before the end of 2008, Rosedale Library’s
Storyville will record its
50,000th visitor after officially opening in February of this year.
Storyville has been averaging 6,900 visitors per month and is on track to
welcome its 50,000th visitor toward the end of this year.
Over the past several years, Storyville was the primary project for the
Foundation for BCPL. The foundation’s fund raising efforts were a major
source of financial support in the development and creation of Storyville.
“The community’s overwhelmingly positive response to Storyville has been
gratifying,” noted Foundation for BCPL President Jeff Herschman. “We’re so
pleased that people are as excited about Storyville as we have been. It’s
amazing that we’ll have 50,000 visits in less than a year of operation!”
An interactive early literacy learning center designed specifically for
children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers, Storyville is located in the
Rosedale Library and is open daily during regular library hours.
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On May 22, the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library hosted the
fifth annual Retiree Gathering and Luncheon for former library staff
members at the Rosedale Library. Attendees enjoyed reminiscing over
photos, a buffet lunch and a tour of Storyville.
Clockwise starting bottom left:
Sandy Kuhn, BCPL Director Jim Fish; Jeanette Thommen and Rita Gibson; Betty Parr, Gloria Ries, Peggy Wagner |
My First Library Card
Baltimore County Public Library designed a special library card for
children birth through kindergarten and worked with the Baltimore County
Public School Library Media Specialists, the Baltimore County Infants
and Toddlers Program and two child care provider groups to distribute
cards to children. The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library
purchases backpacks that are given to the children the first time they
use the card.
Kindergartners model their new backpacks at the Hereford Library. |
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Branch Briefs
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Your Vote, Your Future:
How the presidential election outcome and the issues
around it may impact you.
Baltimore County Public Library and the League of Women Voters Present an
Election 2008 Speaker Series at the Towson Library.
Your Vote and Immigration
Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 p.m.
The immigration debate is a key issue in the 2008 presidential election.
Join Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration
Studies; Mary Giovagndi, director of policy with the National Immigration
Forum; Ralston Deffenbaugh, president of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee
Service; and moderator Pat Hatch, League of Women Voters United States
Immigration Study Committee, for their perspectives on the candidates’
immigration positions.
What Your Vote Means
Saturday, September 27, 2:00 p.m.
With the media portraying the presidential – and other – races in ways
that emphasize mostly who is ahead and why, it is important to stop and take
stock of why we should vote and what we should think about while voting.
Lecture to be presented by Dr. Toni Marzotto, professor of political science
at Towson University, in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute of Towson University.
 Your
Vote and Your Wallet
Tuesday, October 7, 5:30 p.m.
Join political, business and nonprofit leader Don Hutchinson and
economist/WYPR on-air personality Anirban Basu as they present the economy’s
role in this year’s election and provide their analyses of how the
candidates’ economic positions could affect the money in your wallet.
Your Vote and Your Health Care
Sunday, October 19, 2:00 p.m.
Pediatrician Dr. Margaret Flowers, Howard County Health Officer Dr.
Peter Beilenson, and health care expert Donald McDaniel lead a discussion on the current state of health care and
the candidates’ plans for changes to the system.
Your Vote and the War on Terrorism
Wednesday, October 29, 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Steven David, director of the international studies program in the
Johns Hopkins University’s political science department, discusses the
candidates’ positions on the War on Terrorism and homeland security.
Election 2008: Returns After Dark
Tuesday, November 4, 8:00 p.m.–Midnight
Join us at the library – transformed into a community living room – as
we watch and discuss election returns and projections. Commentary will be
provided at intervals throughout the evening by political analyst and the
Johns Hopkins University political science professor Dr. Matthew Crenson.
A list of resources on all views will be available. Refreshments
served.
Printable schedule
[PDF]
Take Home Readers’ Advisory
Charm City
Specials, Just Plain Disgusting, Chick Lit, Be Dazzled by Books (books for
listening), Books for Teen Guys, Best Books of 2007, Knit Lit, Shocking,
Kids Lists (for 0-2 years, 2-4 years and 4-6 years) are only a few of the
catchy titles on printed booklists available for pickup in the branches
issued regularly.
 Kudos
BCPL Director Jim Fish has been elected to serve a
three- year term as vice president/president elect of the
Maryland Library
Association, an organization of 1,100 members representing public, academic
and private libraries throughout Maryland.
Three new members were recently appointed by the county
executive to serve on the seven-member Board of Library Trustees, who may
serve two five-year terms. They are Carol Buell, Jeffrey Smith and Henry
Turner. The board officers are Vivian Banks, president; Diane MacDougall,
vice president; Sharon Knecht, secretary; and Frank Regan, treasurer.
Maryland’s Biggest Book Club
Throughout September and October readers all over
Maryland are taking part in the first-ever statewide community reading
program “One Maryland One Book,” a program of the Maryland Humanities
Council coordinated by the Maryland Center for the Book. The book selection,
A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from Inner City to the Ivy
League by Washington, D.C.’s Pulitzer Prize-winning author/journalist
Ron Suskind, was chosen to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the
assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The true story of a teenager growing
up in one of D.C.’s most dangerous neighborhoods and subsequently his
college difficulties is guaranteed to generate important discussions about
inequalities in educational opportunities, race and race relations in
Maryland and America.
Join in the discussions at Cockeysville,
Hereford,
Parkville and Towson.
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Hereford
Wed, Oct. 1 at 1:00 PM |
Towson
Thur, Oct. 23 at 7:00 PM |
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Parkville
Tue, Oct. 21 at 10:00 AM |
Cockeysville
Mon, Nov. 24 at 7:00 PM |
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 Teen Scene
Get Connected at the Library
A place to share ideas and talents, help others and themselves, or just have
fun.
The ABCs of Making Money
A workshop designed to educate teenagers about money – how to
make it, save it and make wiser financial decisions. The workshop includes
goal setting, job-readiness skills, entrepreneurship and success techniques.
Registration required.
Lansdowne, Rosedale.
Babysitting Training Course
Get babysitting certification from the American Red Cross.
Learn first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, how to handle bedtime
issues and more! Bring a bag lunch. Required registration begins one week in
advance.
Catonsville, Cockeysville,
Essex, Hereford, North Point,
Perry Hall, Reisterstown,
Rosedale, Towson, Woodlawn.
Improv at the Library
Do
your teachers think you’re the class clown? Show them why that’s a good
thing – given the right place at the right time! Learn the fundamentals of
quick thinking and spontaneous, unscripted comedy improv theater with the
Baltimore Improv Group. Instructors present techniques of group work,
communication, movement and making a commitment to your choices.
Registration required. Hereford,
Lansdowne,
North Point,
Perry Hall,
Randallstown,
Rosedale.Looking for something to do after school?
There’s plenty happening at BCPL! Need help with your
homework? Get tutoring at
Essex,
North Point,
Rosedale or
Woodlawn.
Aced all your homework and ready for some fun? Get your game on with Xbox
and Wii at
Lansdowne,
North Point,
Randallstown,
Reisterstown and
Rosedale.
Need some community service hours? Join “4 Youth, by Youth” at
Randallstown or
Rosedale,
or “Bigs and Littles” at
Woodlawn.
If you simply need some time to relax, try the “Discovery Club” at Reisterstown.
Olé – It’s Latin Dance Time
Liven up a Saturday and impress your friends later by showing
them how you know all the right moves and holds for doing the Salsa and
Merengue, taught by CCBC dance instructor Monique Ducar at
North Point
(Leave rubber-soled shoes at home). Registration required.
Most teen programs are sponsored by a grant from the Local
Management Board. For more information, call Elizabeth Rafferty at Youth
Services, 410-887-0517.
For more information on these and other teen programs, go to
www.bcpl.info/teens.
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Technology Dashboard
All technology programs feature free
“what-you-need-to-know” hands-on training. Required registration begins one
week in advance. Check your local branch listing for dates and times.
Computer Know-How at Your Library
Don’t be intimidated by computers!
Learn to use the mouse and keyboard and understand basic concepts and terms.
Leave feeling comfortable using the library’s computers. We’ll show you how!
Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Essex, North Point, Randallstown,
Rosedale, Towson, Woodlawn.
Intro to the Internet
It’s easier than you think! Learn to
search the Internet and discover the resources on the library’s Web site.
(You should be comfortable using a mouse before attending.) Arbutus,
Catonsville, Cockeysville, Essex, North Point, Randallstown, Rosedale,
Towson, Woodlawn.
Intro to the Internet, Part II
Kick it up a notch! Use advanced features of search engines, learn about
domain names, and evaluate the information you find on the Web. Arbutus,
Catonsville, Cockeysville, North Point, Towson, Woodlawn.
E-mail Notification Service
It’s easy to obtain e-mail notices about your reserves and other library
account information, including overdues, lost materials and fines. Simply
provide your current e-mail address at circulation and information desks.
Intro to Microsoft Word
Learn the basics of word processing.
North Point and Randallstown.
 Excel
Basics
Learning basics of Microsoft Excel.
Woodlawn.
Intro to E-mail
Set up your own e-mail account. North
Point.
Go Digital for Reading and Listening Pleasure
With a library card and a few clicks
on your computer you can download hundreds of electronic audio books (e-audiobooks),
electronic print books (e-books) and videos onto your own PC, laptop or
supported PDA, at home or away from the library, via the recorded book
service BCPL makes available. Visit OverDrive (maryland.lib.overdrive.com/)
to browse and make your choices. For details, see
www.bcpl.info/e-audio.
Feel Free with Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
Enjoy the freedom of free wireless access available in all BCPL branches.
Use your personal wireless-enabled devices (laptop computers, PDAs, cell
phones, etc.) without plugging into a wall. Pick up an Access guide at your
branch.
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Take
a Look: Programs for Everyone
Fall into fabulous programs for all ages. Check your branch for dates
and times.
Children ages 2-5
It’s Groovy, Baby – Shakin’ and Makin’ Music
Join Bettina Leu for this interactive preschool program featuring
chants, songs, puppets and other fun activities. Hereford,
Reisterstown.
Up with Kids
A fun, high-energy, interactive musical event featuring Uncle Pete as he
sings, plays guitar and has full backing tracks that he has recorded in his
studio. Arbutus, Catonsville,
Cockeysville,
Hereford, North Point,
Perry
Hall,
Reisterstown, Towson,
White Marsh, Woodlawn.
School age children
A Brief Tour of the Universe
Experience a 360-degree view of the night sky while discussing different
cultures’ interpretations of the stars. Registration required.
Arbutus,
Cockeysville.
Painting Like the Masters
Emulate Paul Klee’s Fugue in Red at
Catonsville, Henri Matisse’s
Elements Vegetaux at
Catonsville and
Hereford's
Henri Rousseau’s Sleeping
Gypsy at
Cockeysville, René Magritte’s surrealism at
Catonsville
and
Cockeysville, and Pablo Picasso’s portraits at
Hereford, courtesy of artist Raeann Soto. Students create their own paintings. Registration required.
Family – children under 6 with adult
Juggling Funny Stories
Join Chris Fascione as he tells stories through comedic, interactive
performance combining comedy, juggling and mime. Parkville,
Pikesville,
Randallstown, Rosedale.
Rhythm of Blues
Curtis Blues demonstrates the origin of modern popular music from the
Mississippi Delta.
Catonsville,
Randallstown.
A Fool Named “O”
Mark Jaster is a wordless jester who plays instruments and uses
expressions to beguile, involve and entertain in a medieval style.
Arbutus,
Towson.
Reptiles of the World
Get up close and personal with exotic lizards, turtles, snakes and other
species of reptiles. All branches except
Arbutus,
Cockeysville
and
Hereford.
Gross Out Crafts!
Let your imagination run wild. Create yucky, icky and just plain
disgusting things to stun and amaze your friends and family. Registration
required.
Arbutus.
The Bubble Lady
Come see Miss Lynch, the Bubble Lady, create gigantic and unique
bubbles, and learn how to make bubbles.
Towson.
High-Strung Music
John Howell and his local bluegrass band create toe-tapping tunes that
make you happy.
Hereford.
Family – age 11 and up
Poe Comes to Life
Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson brings his talent and fascination
for Edgar Allan Poe to life in this unique one-man play. The show begins as
Poe, one of America’s best-known and enigmatic personalities, rises from the
scene of his mysterious death and pieces together the events of his life.
Hudson provides a unique in-depth theatrical experience using both
biographical information and dramatic interpretations of Poe’s literature
Annabel Lee, The Raven and Tell Tale Heart. North Point,
Pikesville,
Rosedale.
Adults – Young and Older
Meet the Authors
Mark Reutter discusses Making Steel: Sparrows Point and the Rise and
Ruin of American Industrial Might. He describes what happens to employees,
the community and innovative technology when corporate leaders become
self-absorbed.
Rosedale.
Award-winning gospel songwriter Evie Rhodes discusses her novel The
Forgotten Spirit: A Christmas Tale. Woodlawn.
Afternoon Jazz
Spend an afternoon of jazz with the brass band The Usual Suspects.
Catonsville.
Remembering Nights at the Drive-in
Take a trip down memory lane with Ed Okonowicz who uses historic and
modern photos to reminisce about the rise and fall of the once popular
Timonium and Bengies drive-ins.
Cockeysville.
Digital Television Transition
Rabbit ears? Black boxes? HDTV? Analog? Digital? What’s it all about? A
WBAL-TV representative knows and provides the answers you need to be ready
for the February 17, 2009 switch to digital television (DTV).
Cockeysville, Loch Raven,
North Point.
American Music Sampler: The Lives and Music of Bernstein, Copland and
Gershwin
For November’s Wednesday afternoon Guest Speaker Series, the Friends of
the Pikesville Library have invited Edward Polochick, artistic director for
Concert Artists of Baltimore, to examine the works of America’s three
best-loved composers and musicians.
Pikesville.
Franklin Speaks to Our Time: Rights, Liberty and Elections
What would the election scene be like if statesman Ben Franklin, the
most famous American of the 18th century, were alive today? Long gone, even
so the “electric personality” of this great journalist, inventor, writer,
politician (and, yes, flirt) continues to shape American thinking and action
to this day in ways that Dr. Jack Fruchtman Jr., professor of political
science at Towson University, describes in November.
Towson.
Baltimore Aero Meet of 1910
Dr. Barry Lanman, director of the Martha Ross Center for Oral History,
UMBC, discusses the Baltimore Aero Meet of 1910, a landmark event in
aviation history, with a special focus on aviator Herbert Latham. Book
signing and light refreshments to follow. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Arbutus Library.
Arbutus.
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Programs at Your
Library
Registration begins one week before each program when required.
Arbutus Library
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410-887-1451
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Celebrate Arbutus’ 60th anniversary with a week of fun activities,
giveaways and refreshments starting Monday, November 3 and culminating with
the Annual Family Fun Night featuring mime Mark Jaster on Saturday, November
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Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
Dunk into a Good Book
Adult
Join us for coffee, donuts and conversation. Share thoughts and ideas
about your favorite books.
Sep 8 Mon 10:00 AM
Oct 6 Mon 10:00 AM
Nov 3 Mon 10:00 AM
Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for stories and songs.
Sep 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Oct 14 Tue 7:00 PM
Nov 11 Tue 7:00 PM
The Page Turners
Adult
Join Arbutus Library’s book club for a lively book discussion. September,
The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman; October, Snow Flower and
the Secret Fan by Lisa See; November, Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen.
Sep 16 Tue 7:00 PM
Oct 21 Tue 7:00 PM
Nov 18 Tue 7:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Sep 17 Wed 10:30 AM
Oct 15 Wed 10:30 AM
Nov 19 Wed 10:30 AM
A Brief Tour of the Universe
School age
View the night sky in a traveling planetarium.
Sep 27 Sat 2:00 PM
Preschool Princess Ball
2 to 5 years old with adult
Princesses (and princes too) are invited to a special preschool ball and
story time. Formal attire requested. Caregivers are welcome to dress up.
Sep 30 Tue 10:30 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Oct 2 Thu 9:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Oct 9 Thu 9:00 AM
FRROOGGYY! Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Bring your camera and a smile and meet Froggy! (Encore appearance at
Pajama Story Time.)
Oct 14 Tue 10:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Learn more advanced Internet skills.
Oct 16 Thu 9:00 AM
Introduction to Genealogy Online
13 years old and up
Learn how to search for your ancestors using online resources. Required
registration begins one week in advance.
Oct 23 Thu 9:00 AM
Gross Out Crafts!
Family – children under 6 with adult
A chance to craft disgusting and yucky things.
Oct 25 Sat 2:00 PM
Halloween Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Come in costume and join us for some not-so-scary stories and a Halloween
parade.
Oct 28 Tue 10:30 AM
Baltimore Aero Meet of 1910
Adult
Join a discussion of the Baltimore Aero Meet of 1910 and aviator Herbert
Latham.
Oct 29 Wed 7:00 PM
Introduction to Genealogy Online, Part II
13 years old and up
A more in-depth look at searching for your ancestors online. Required
registration begins one week in advance.
Oct 30 Thu 9:00 AM
The Bubble Lady
Family – children under 6 with adult
Learn how to create gigantic and unique bubbles.
Nov 3 Mon 7:00 PM
Up with Kids
2 to 5 years old with adult
A high-energy, interactive musical event with Uncle Pete.
Nov 4 Tue 10:30 AM
Toons R Us
School age
Beginner to advanced demonstration and instruction on creating
caricatures and cartoon art. Drawing games are combined with hands-on
drawing to allow the audience to create their own cartoon characters.
Registration required.
Nov 5 Wed 3:00 PM
Kaydee Puppets
Family – children under 6 with adult
Join Kaydee Puppets as they present the great stories of The Princess
and the Pea and The Little Red Hen’s Wacky Week.
Nov 6 Thu 7:00 PM
Family Fun Night
Family – children under 6 with adult
Join us for games, crafts, music, stories, food and more! Also, enjoy a
very special performance of “A Fool Named O” by mime artist Mark Jaster.
Nov 8 Sat 7:00 PM
A Fool Named “O”
Family – children under 6 with adult
Come see Mark Jaster, the wordless jester.
Nov 8 Sat 8:00 PM
Thanksgiving Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Celebrate Turkey Day at this special holiday story time.
Nov 25 Tue 10:30 AM
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Catonsville Library
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410-887-0951
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Thursdays 10:30 AM
(No story time Nov 27.)
Up with Kids
2 to 5 years old with adult
A high-energy, interactive musical event with Uncle Pete.
Sep 6 Sat 3:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Sep 8 Mon 10:30 AM
Sep 27 Sat 10:30 AM
Oct 14 Tue 10:30 AM
Oct 25 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 8 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 12 Wed 10:30 AM
Open Mic Night
Teen
Share your creative writing and performance skills onstage. Bring your
poetry, rap, music or other talents and show us what you’ve got!
Registration begins at 6:30 the night of the program.
Sep 8 Mon 7:00 PM
Nov 10 Mon 7:00 PM
The Mystery and Suspense Book Club
Adult
Join us for a lively discussion of mystery and suspense books. September,
Stone Cold by David Baldacci; October, The Secret Hangman by
Peter Lovesey; November, Cover Her Face by P.D. James.
Sep 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Oct 14 Tue 7:00 PM
Nov 11 Tue 7:00 PM
Ask a Master Gardener
Adult
Need a green thumb? Howard County master gardeners are available one more
time until next spring to answer questions about your plants and gardens.
Sep 13 Sat 10:00 AM–Noon
Relay Like Klee
School age
Learn about artist Paul Klee and his work.
Sep 13 Sat 2:00 PM
Creative Expressions
Adult
Join us for an evening of creative writing, poetry and other talents
presented by adults and seniors of the Catonsville community. All are
welcome to participate or attend. Participants, please arrive early to sign
in.
Sep 15 Mon 7:00 PM
Oct 20 Mon 7:00 PM
Nov 17 Mon 7:00 PM
The Book Group
Adult
Join us in discussing our monthly book selection. September, Common
Wealth by Jeffrey Sachs; October, Shadow Catcher: The Life and
Work of Edward S. Curtis by Laurie Lawlor; November, Reconciliation:
Islam, Democracy and the West by Benazir Bhutto.
Sep 18 Thu 7:00 PM
Oct 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 20 Thu 7:00 PM
The Bookaneer Show
Family – children under 6 with adult
Let’s be pirates! Sing along with Ray Owen as he performs sea chanteys
and tells pirate stories. Pirates in costume are welcome.
Sep 18 Thu 7:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get your babysitting certification.
Sep 20 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Books, Coffee and Conversation
Adult
Join us in the morning or the evening for coffee, cookies and lively
conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Sep 24 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Oct 22 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Nov 26 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Sep 25 Thu 6:30 PM
Afternoon Jazz
13 years old and up
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz music. October, the brass band The Usual
Suspects; October, jazz group Gerrard with Larry McCoy; November, Rhythm of
Blues with Curtis Blues.
Oct 5 Sun 2:00 PM
Oct 19 Sun 2:00 PM
Nov 9 Sun 2:00 PM
Résumé Writing
Adult
Learn how to organize and compose a résumé that will help you get the job
you want.
Oct 9 Thu 7:00 PM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult Enjoy a hands-on program
featuring exotic reptiles. See page 5 for details.
Oct 11 Sat 2:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Oct 16 Thu 6:30 PM
Neat Like Magritte
School age
Learn about artist René Magritte and his work.
Oct 18 Sat 2:00 PM
Karma Dogs
School age
Register your shy or reluctant reader to read with a Karma Dog from the
H.E.A.R.T.S. program. These special dogs are friendly, nonjudgmental and
good listeners. Registration required.
Nov 1 Sat 11:00 AM
Nov 8 Sat 11:00 AM
Nov 15 Sat 11:00 AM
Nov 22 Sat 11:00 AM
Rhythm of Blues
Family – children under 6 with adult
Listen to modern popular music from the Mississippi Delta.
Nov 9 Sun 2:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Learn more advanced Internet skills.
Nov 20 Thu 6:30 PM
Pieces Like Matisse
School age
Learn about artist Henri Matisse and his work.
Nov 22 Sat 2:00 PM
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Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
Thursdays 10:30 AM
(No story time Nov 4 and Nov 27.)
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Sep 6 Sat 9:30 AM
Sep 10 Wed 10:30 AM
Sep 20 Sat 9:30 AM
Oct 4 Sat 9:30 AM
Oct 8 Wed 10:30 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:30 AM
Nov 1 Sat 9:30 AM
Nov 12 Wed 10:30 AM
Nov 15 Sat 9:30 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Sep 8 Mon 9:00 AM
Nov 3 Mon 9:00 AM
Toddler Story Time
18 to 35 months with adult
Join us for an interactive program of short stories, music and movement
activities for you and your toddler. Join us on September 22 and November 10
when special guest Rebecca Slaven, Uniting Community’s founder, performs a
creative story time, including hand-crafted felt board stories, songs,
puppets and musical instruments. Registration required.
Sep 8 Mon 10:30 AM
Sep 22 Mon 10:30 AM
Oct 27 Mon 10:30 AM
Nov 10 Mon 10:30 AM
Nov 24 Mon 10:30 AM
Digital Television Transition
Adult
Learn about the upcoming switch to digital television.
Sep 10 Wed 7:00 PM
Remembering Nights at the Drive-in
Adult
Join Ed Okonowicz and the history of the drive-in.
Sep 13 Sat 2:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Sep 15 Mon 9:00 AM
Nov 10 Mon 9:00 AM
Duo Like Rousseau
School age
Learn about artist Henri Rousseau and his work.
Sep 20 Sat 2:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Learn more advanced Internet skills.
Sep 22 Mon 9:00 AM
Nov 17 Mon 9:00 AM
Coffee Conversations
Adult
Join us for coffee and great conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about
your favorite books.
Sep 22 Mon 11:00 AM
Oct 20 Mon 11:00 AM
Nov 19 Wed 11:00 AM
Focus on Fido
2 to 5 years old with adult
Baltimore County Animal Control Division and the Snyder Foundation for
Animals, with canine assistant Spirit, explore ways for children to be safe
around dogs. Registration required.
Sep 25 Thu 10:30 AM
Cockeysville Book Club
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. September, People of the Book
by Geraldine Brooks; October, The Lincolns by Daniel Epstein;
November, A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City
to the Ivy League by Ron Suskind.
Sep 29 Mon 7:00 PM
Oct 27 Mon 7:00 PM
Nov 24 Mon 7:00 PM
Up with Kids
2 to 5 years old with adult
A high-energy, interactive musical event with Uncle Pete.
Oct 9 Thu 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM
Fall Family Fun
Family – children under 6 with adult
Come to the library for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy stories, magic, music
and more.
Oct 11 Sat 1:00 PM
Health Care Reform: Upcoming Election
Adult
Dr. Peter Beilenson, health officer of Howard County, discusses the
different national, state and local proposals to increase access to care and
decrease health costs. Sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Oct 12 Sun 2:00 PM
Anime and Manga Fun
Teen
Join us and watch anime and play manga/anime trivia to win fun prizes!
Snacks provided.
Oct 15 Wed 3:30 PM
Self-Defense for Kids
School age – 5 to 12 years old
Enjoy a hands-on demonstration and learn how you can protect yourself
from abduction and exploitation. Registration required.
Nov 1 Sat 2:00 PM
Neat Like Magritte
School age
Learn about artist René Magritte and his work.
Nov 8 Sat 2:00 PM
A Brief Tour of the Universe
School age
View the night sky in a traveling planetarium.
Nov 12 Wed 7:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get your babysitting certification.
Nov 22 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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One-on-One Computer Assistance
All ages
Need basic computer instruction? Can’t wait for a class? Call to schedule
a personalized computer help session Monday through Thursday.
Friday Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Fridays 11:00 AM
Saturday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Every first and third Saturday 11:00 AM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Sep 10 Wed 11:00 AM
Oct 8 Wed 11:00 AM
Nov 12 Wed 11:00 AM
Friends and Amigos Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays in both English and Spanish. A story
time for Spanish-speakers follows at 11:30 a.m.
Sep 12 Fri 11:00 AM
Oct 10 Fri 11:00 AM
Nov 14 Fri 11:00 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get your babysitting certification. Required registration begins one week in
advance.
Sep 20 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Oct 18 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Anime and Manga Club
Teen
Discuss manga and view new releases and old favorites. Snacks provided.
Teens only, please
Sep 25 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 20 Thu 7:00 PM
Voter Registration
Adult
The League of Women Voters registers people age 18 and older for voting
in the presidential election.
Oct 6 Mon 3:30 PM
Second Annual Teen Anime Costume Party
Teen
Come dressed as your favorite hero or heroine, or create an original
character. Participate in trivia and games, with prizes awarded, snacks
provided. Teens only, please.
Oct 23 Thu 7:00 PM
Halloween Party
Family – children under 6 with adult
Come enjoy spooky stories, a scavenger hunt, a craft and snacks. Children
are invited to come in costume.
Oct 30 Thu 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Nov 6 Thu 9:00 AM
Calico Quilters Quilt Show
Adult
Visit the beautiful, colorful display of our local quilters’ group.
Nov 8 Sat Noon–3:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Nov 13 Thu 9:00 AM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult Enjoy a hands-on program featuring
exotic reptiles.
Nov 15 Sat 2:00 PM
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Local Author Extravaganza
Adult
Meet the following local authors and shop early for the holidays – books
available for sale and signing. Evan Balkan, The Best in Tent Camping:
Maryland; Lorna Catling, niece of the subject of The Wolves at the
Door: The True Story of America’s Greatest Female Spy; James Holechek,
Henry Perky: The Shredded Wheat King; Wayne C. McGinnis, Northern
Baltimore County Maryland Pioneers: The Land and Their Descendants;
Michael Riisager, Letters to Kaia: Adventures of a Danish Boy in England
During WWII and After; Paul Travers, The Cowgirl and the Colts.
Oct 11 Sat 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Appreciation Reception
Adult
Help us recognize our past and present Friends of the Hereford Library,
volunteers and staff members at a special reception in their honor.
Refreshments served.
Oct 11 Sat 3:00 PM
Celebrate the Hereford Library’s 20th Anniversary!
During the month of October, enjoy historic photographs
of the north county area in a continuously looped slide show. Add your
memories to our guest book and share what the Hereford Library means to you.
Join us for the following special events:
Horsing Around Story Time with Farmer Bob
Family – children under 6 with adult
Hay neigh-bor! Join Bob Sikorski for a special story time
featuring stories, songs and surprises.
Oct 4 Sat 9:30 AM
Books Are a Blast!
Family – children under 6 with adult
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze
with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Hereford Library.
Oct 4 Sat 2:00 PM
High-Strung Music
Family – children under 6 with adult
High-Strung, the local bluegrass band featuring John
Howell, provides highly entertaining music in two 40-minute sets. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Hereford Library.
Oct 11 Sat 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Every first and third Tuesday 10:30 AM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Thursdays 10:30 AM
Read and Knit
Adult/teen
You can do both at once! We’ll read aloud, chat and share patterns, while
knitting and crocheting. Arrive and leave as your schedule permits.
September, Your Grandmother’s Knitting; October, Holiday Knitting; November,
For the Greater Good – Knitting for Charity.
Sep 2 Tue 5:00 PM
Oct 7 Tue 5:00 PM
Nov 4 Tue 5:00 PM
Hereford Library Book Group
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. September, The Appeal by
John Grisham; October, A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the
Inner City to the Ivy League by Ron Suskind; November, The
Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Hereford Library.
Sep 3 Wed 1:00 PM
Oct 1 Wed 1:00 PM
Nov 5 Wed 1:00 PM
It’s Groovy, Baby – Shakin’ and Makin’ Music
2 to 5 years old with adult
An interactive program with chants, songs and puppets.
Sep 23 Tue 10:30 AM
Story Time with Spirit the Dog
2 to 5 years old with adult
Meet Spirit, the education assistance dog, as her human companion Ann
Gearhart, of the Snyder Foundation for Animals, introduces us to dogs
through stories and art.
Oct 16 Thu 10:30 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get your babysitting certification.
Oct 25 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Nov 8 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Spooky Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Wear your Halloween costume to a special spooky story time!
Oct 28 Tue 6:30 PM
Creatures of the Woods Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Celebrate fall (and Halloween) with naturalist Courtney Peed from the
Oregon Ridge Nature Center, who will bring some of her native forest
friends!
Oct 30 Thu 10:30 AM
Portraits Like Picasso
School age
Learn about artist Pablo Picasso and his work. See page 5 for details.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hereford Library.
Nov 1 Sat 1:00 PM
Up with Kids
2 to 5 years old with adult
A high-energy, interactive musical event with Uncle Pete.
Nov 6 Thu 10:30 AM
Improv at the Library
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Come learn the basics of comedy improvisation theater.
Nov 11 Tue 7:00 PM
Harmonies Like Matisse
School age
Learn about artist Henri Matisse and his work. See page 5 for details.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hereford Library.
Nov 15 Sat 1:00 PM
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Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for stories and songs.
Mondays 7:00 PM
(No story time Oct 13.)
Discovery Club
Teen – grades 6 through 8
Explore new ideas and begin building leadership skills in the Discovery
Club, a Campfire USA program that teaches you to make the future better for
yourself and others. Registration required.
Wednesdays 3:00 PM
(Begins Oct 1.)
Teen Gaming
Teen
Try your skills at Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and other
fun Xbox 360 games. Registration required.
Thursdays 3:00 PM
(No program Nov 27)
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Saturdays 1:00 PM
Books and Bagels
Adult
Join us for coffee, bagels and conversation. Share thoughts and ideas
about your favorite books.
Sep 3 Wed 10:00 AM
Oct 1 Wed 10:00 AM
Nov 5 Wed 10:00 AM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby.
Sep 8 Mon 1:00 PM
Nov 10 Mon 1:00 PM
Fiesta! – A Celebration of Life in Latin America
Family – children under 6 with adult
Become part of the celebration as Cantaré goes on a musical journey to
Latin America.
Sep 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Pajama Story Time in Spanish/English
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for stories and songs in
both Spanish and English at this special bilingual story time.
Sep 22 Mon 7:00 PM
The ABCs of Making Money for Teens
Teen – ages 11 to 17
A workshop designed to educate teenagers about money.
Oct 6 Mon 4:00 PM
FRROOGGYY! Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Bring your camera and a smile and meet Froggy!
Oct 11 Sat 1:00 PM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult Enjoy a hands-on program featuring
exotic reptiles.
Oct 15 Wed 7:00 PM
Improv at the Library
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Come learn the basics of comedy improvisation theater.
Nov 22 Sat 2:00 PM
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Digital Television Transition
Adult
Learn about the upcoming switch to digital television.
Nov 5 Wed 7:00 PM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Sep 2 Tue 10:30 AM
Sep 17 Wed 10:30 AM
Oct 7 Tue 10:30 AM
Oct 15 Wed 10:30 AM
Nov 4 Tue 10:30 AM
Nov 19 Wed 10:30 AM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult Enjoy a hands-on program
featuring exotic reptiles. See page 5 for details.
Oct 22 Wed 10:30 AM
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Computer Room
13 years old and up
Use our Computer Room to work
independently in a quiet environment. Work on lengthy projects such as
résumés and term papers, or use BCPL’s online databases. Reservations are
suggested; walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 7
p.m., and Sundays, starting October 5, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Karma Dogs
School age
The Karma Dogs return to read with your reluctant or shy reader. Register
your child to read with a nonjudgmental, noncritical furry friend.
Saturdays, Sep 20 through Oct 25 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Let’s Talk About Books!
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion group sponsored by the Friends of
the North Point Library! Call before each meeting to receive important
preparation information.
Sep 2 Tue 7:00 PM
Nov 11 Tue 7:00 PM
After-School Gaming
Teen
Try your skills at Guitar Hero and other fun Xbox 360 games.
Registration required.
Sep 3 Wed 3:30 PM
Sep 17 Wed 3:30 PM
Oct 1 Wed 3:30 PM
Oct 15 Wed 3:30 PM
Nov 5 Wed 3:30 PM
Nov 19 Wed 3:30 PM
ESOL Café
Adult
Practice your English while enjoying coffee, cake and conversation with
native English speakers and meet people from around the world at this free
program.
Sep 6 Sat 2:00 PM
Sep 16 Tue 6:30 PM
Oct 4 Sat 2:00 PM
Oct 21 Tue 6:30 PM
Nov 1 Sat 2:00 PM
Nov 18 Tue 6:30 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Sep 9 Tue 2:00 PM
Oct 8 Wed 7:00 PM
Nov 6 Thu 2:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby.
Sep 11 Thu 10:30 AM
Sep 25 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 9 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 23 Thu 10:30 AM
Nov 13 Thu 10:30 AM
Digital Television Transition
Adult
Learn about the upcoming switch to digital television.
Sep 15 Mon 10:00 AM
Nov 13 Thu 7:00 PM
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Pirate Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Ahoy, mateys! Come to this special story time and learn how to talk “like
a pirate” while enjoying pirate stories.
Sep 17 Wed 10:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Sep 17 Wed 7:00 PM
Oct 16 Thu 2:00 PM
Nov 17 Mon 7:00 PM
Back and Neck Pain Seminar
Adult
Eight out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their
lives. Join our guest orthopedic nurse for this free back pain seminar. Get
answers to questions about your back problems, treatment options and
referrals to specialists. Registration required.
Sep 22 Mon 10:00 AM
Nov 20 Thu 6:30 PM
Introduction to Microsoft Word
13 years old and up
Learn basic word processing skills.
Sep 23 Tue 7:00 PM
Teen Advisory Board
Teen
Join the Teens in Control (T.I.C.) group and get involved with your
library. Make suggestions for teen programs, graphic novels, video games and
more. Refreshments served.
Sep 24 Wed 3:30 PM
Oct 22 Wed 3:30 PM
Nov 26 Wed 3:30 PM
Latin Dance for Teens
(this program WILL take place as scheduled)
School age
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn basic Salsa and Merengue moves from CCBC dance instructor Monique
Ducar in celebration of Hispanic History Month. Wear non-rubber-soled shoes.
Registration required.
Sep 27 Sat 2:00 PM
Bilingual Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays in two languages as you build a
lifelong love of reading with your child.
Oct 8 Wed 10:30 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get your babysitting certification.
Oct 11 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Open Mic Night
Teen
Share your creative writing and performance skills onstage. Bring your
poetry, rap, music or other talents and show us what you’ve got! Or watch
locals perform. Snacks and refreshments served.
Oct 15 Wed 7:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Learn more advanced Internet skills.
Oct 20 Mon 7:00 PM
Balloons Across America
Family – children under 6 with adult
Balloon artist Michael Wittstadt, aka Woody, arranges balloons into dogs,
hats and a variety of wonderful sculptures.
Oct 25 Sat 2:00 PM
Hip and Knee Arthritis Seminar
Adult
Find out if arthritis is causing your pain and learn about current
treatments, including minimally invasive surgical options, as well as
getting referrals to specialists. Registration required.
Oct 27 Mon 6:30 PM
Introduction to Genealogy Online
13 years old and up
Learn how to search for your ancestors using online resources. Required
registration begins one week in advance.
Oct 29 Wed 2:00 PM
Poe Comes to Life
Family – Age 11 and up
Duffy Hudson brings Poe to life in his one-man play.
Nov 3 Mon 7:00 PM
Up with Kids
2 to 5 years old with adult
A high-energy, interactive musical event with Uncle Pete.
Nov 5 Wed 10:30 AM
Improv at the Library
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Come learn the basics of comedy improvisation theater.
Nov 8 Sat 2:00 PM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult
Enjoy a hands-on program featuring exotic reptiles.
Nov 22 Sat 2:00 PM
Introduction to E-mail
13 years old and up
Set up your own e-mail account. Required registration begins one week in
advance.
Nov 25 Tue 2:00 PM
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Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Every second Tuesday 9:30 AM
Every fourth Monday 9:30 AM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Wednesdays 9:30 AM
Thursdays 9:30 AM
(No story time Nov 27.)
Readers of the Round Table
Adult
Join a lively book discussion. September, The House of the Spirits
by Isabel Allende; October, A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey
from Inner City to the Ivy League by Ron Suskind; November, Wild
Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang.
Sep 16 Tue 10:00 AM
Oct 21 Tue 10:00 AM
Nov 18 Tue 10:00 AM
Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for stories before
bedtime.
Sep 17 Wed 7:00 PM
Oct 15 Wed 7:00 PM
Nov 19 Wed 7:00 PM
Small Business Counseling
Adult
Advisers from the Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center offer
free counseling. Call to register for a one-hour appointment.
Sep 18 Thu 10:00 AM
Oct 16 Thu 10:00 AM
Nov 20 Thu 10:00 AM
Juggling Funny Stories
Family – children under 6 with adult
Hear stories through comedy, juggling and mime.
Oct 4 Sat 11:00 AM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult
Enjoy a hands-on program featuring exotic reptiles.
Oct 17 Fri 2:00 PM
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Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Up with Kids
2 to 5 years old with adult
A high-energy, interactive musical event with Uncle Pete.
Sep 3 Wed 10:30 AM
Nov 22 Sat 11:00 AM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Sep 9 Tue 10:00 AM
Oct 14 Tue 10:00 AM
Nov 11 Tue 10:00 AM
Perry Hall Reading Group
Adult
Spend an hour sharing your insights with other readers. September,
Gentlemen and Players by Joanne Harris; October, The Book of Lost
Things by John Connolly; November, Animals in Translation by
Temple Grandin.
Sep 18 Thu 7:00 PM
Oct 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 20 Thu 7:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get your babysitting certification.
Oct 4 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult Enjoy a hands-on program featuring
exotic reptiles.
Oct 17 Fri 11:00 AM
Improv at the Library
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Come learn the basics of comedy improvisation theater.
Nov 3 Mon 7:00 PM
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Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Fridays 10:30 AM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Sep 6 Sat 11:00 AM
Sep 8 Mon 11:00 AM
Sep 13 Sat 11:00 AM
Sep 17 Wed 11:00 AM
Oct 4 Sat 11:00 AM
Oct 11 Sat 11:00 AM
Oct 15 Wed 11:00 AM
Nov 1 Sat 11:00 AM
Nov 8 Sat 11:00 AM
Nov 10 Mon 11:00 AM
Nov 19 Wed 11:00 AM
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The Friends of the Pikesville Library Guest Speaker
Series
Adult –
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Edward Polochick
Nov 5 — Welcome the artistic director of Concert Artists
of Baltimore as he discusses “American Sampler: The Lives and Music of
Bernstein, Copland and Gershwin.”
Naomi F. Collins, Ph.D.
Nov 12 — The author of
Through Dark Days and
White Nights: Four Decades Observing a Changing Russia
stops by to discuss her book.
Professor Mark Whitman
Nov 19 — The Towson University history professor presents
“Past and Present Presidential Elections.”
Read-a-licious – Books and Turkey
Nov 26 — Get a good book to read after devouring a delicious Thanksgiving
feast! Librarians share some favorite books.
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Be Dazzled by Books
Adult
Bring your favorite books to discuss. Librarians also share their
thoughts about their favorites.
Sep 9 Tue 1:00 PM
Oct 14 Tue 1:00 PM
Nov 11 Tue 1:00 PM
Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Wear your PJs and bring your teddy bear for an evening of songs,
fingerplays and stories.
Sep 10 Wed 7:00 PM
Oct 8 Wed 7:00 PM
Nov 12 Wed 7:00 PM
Juggling Funny Stories
Family – children under 6 with adult
Hear stories through comedy, juggling and mime.
Oct 2 Thu 7:00 PM
Poe Comes to Life
Family – Age 11 and up
Duffy Hudson brings Poe to life in his one-man play.
Nov 5 Wed 7:00 PM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult
Enjoy a hands-on program featuring exotic reptiles.
Nov 17 Mon 7:00 PM
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Video Games for Teens
Teen
Try your skills at Rock Band, Guitar Hero and other fun Wii and
Xbox 360 games. Registration required.
Every other Tuesday 3:00 PM
(Starts Sep 9.)
4 Youth, by Youth
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join us to find out how to give back to your community, get ready for
college and learn about entrepreneurship. Student service learning hours may
be earned.
Wednesdays 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
(Starts Oct 8.)
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Sep 6 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 4 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 1 Sat 9:00 AM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult Enjoy a hands-on program featuring
exotic reptiles.
Sep 6 Sat 2:00 PM
The Bookends
Adult
Join Randallstown’s book club for a lively book discussion. September,
Sundays at Tiffany’s by James Patterson; October, Trading Dreams at
Midnight by Diane McKinney-Whetstone; November, Spare Change by
Robert B. Parker. Refreshments provided.
Sep 10 Wed 7:00 PM
Oct 8 Wed 7:00 PM
Nov 12 Wed 7:00 PM
Small Business Counseling
Adult
Advisers from the Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center offer
free counseling. Call one week in advance to register for a one-hour
appointment.
Sep 11 Thu 10:00 AM
Oct 9 Thu 10:00 AM
Nov 13 Thu 10:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills. See page 4 for details. Taught by Verizon
Helping Hands.
Sep 13 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 11 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 8 Sat 9:00 AM
Introduction to Microsoft Word
13 years old and up
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. Taught by Verizon Helping Hands.
Sep 20 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 15 Sat 9:00 AM
Applying for a Job Online
Adult
This hands-on program explains the online job application process. Learn
about Internet job sites, how to set up e-mail and how to create a résumé
using Microsoft Word. Registration required.
Sep 27 Sat 9:00 AM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your
baby. Registration required.
Sep 27 Sat 11:00 AM
Oct 25 Sat 11:00 AM
Nov 22 Sat 11:00 AM
The Ickity Bickity Boo Show
2 to 5 years old with adult
An engaging, interactive and diverse program filled with original
stories, songs and skits. Sponsored by the Friends of Randallstown Library.
Oct 1 Wed 10:30 AM
Juggling Funny Stories
Family – children under 6 with adult
Hear stories through comedy, juggling and mime.
Oct 4 Sat 3:30 PM
Balloon Sculpture
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Join Tom Lilly in our lobby and be amazed as he creates unique balloon
sculptures for young and old alike. Sponsored by the Friends of Randallstown
Library.
Oct 15 Wed 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Improv at the Library
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Come learn the basics of comedy improvisation theater.
Oct 25 Sat 2:00 PM
The Turkey That Wanted to Read
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Join storyteller Stephanie Catlett for a fun and interactive
face-painting story event. Sponsored by the Friends of Randallstown Library.
Nov 2 Sun 2:00 PM
Rhythm of Blues
Family – children under 6 with adult
Listen to modern popular music from the Mississippi Delta.
Nov 8 Sat 2:00 PM
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Discovery Club
Teen
Teens in grades 6-8 explore new ideas and begin building leadership
skills in the Discovery Club, a Campfire USA program that teaches you to
make the future better for yourself and others. Registration required.
Mondays, beginning Sep 29 3:00 PM
Tuesdays, beginning Sep 30 3:00 PM
Thursdays, beginning Oct 2 3:00 PM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Sep 3 Wed 10:30 AM
Sep 8 Mon 11:00 AM
Sep 13 Sat 11:00 AM
Sep 16 Tue 10:15 AM
Sep 19 Fri 10:30 AM
Oct 1 Wed 10:30 AM
Oct 11 Sat 11:00 AM
Oct 17 Fri 10:30 AM
Oct 21 Tue 10:15 AM
Nov 5 Wed 10:30 AM
Nov 8 Sat 11:00 AM
Nov 10 Mon 11:00 AM
Nov 18 Tue 10:15 AM
Nov 21 Fri 10:30 AM
It’s Groovy, Baby – Shakin’ and Makin’ Music
2 to 5 years old with adult
An interactive program with songs, chants and puppets.
Sep 9 Tue 10:30 AM
Reisterstown Readers
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. September, Then We Came to the
End by Joshua Ferris; October, A Hope in the Unseen: An American
Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League by Ron Suskind; November,
Year of Wonders: A Novel of The Plague by Geraldine Brooks.
Sep 11 Thu 7:00 PM
Oct 9 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 13 Thu 7:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Sep 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Sep 26 Fri 10:30 AM
Oct 9 Thu 10:30 AM
Oct 18 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 15 Sat 10:30 AM
Nov 19 Wed 10:30 AM
Johnny Appleseed Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about Johnny Appleseed.
Sep 22 Mon 10:30 AM
A Day on the Farm Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about spending a day on the farm.
Sep 27 Sat 10:30 AM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult Enjoy a hands-on program featuring
exotic reptiles.
Sep 27 Sat 1:30 PM
Up with Kids
2 to 5 years old with adult
A high-energy, interactive musical event with Uncle Pete.
Oct 15 Wed 10:30 AM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get your babysitting certification.
Oct 25 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Fire Prevention Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about fire prevention.
Oct 27 Mon 10:30 AM
Let’s Visit Egypt Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about Egypt.
Nov 24 Mon 10:30 AM
The Traveling Circle Time: A Special Preschool Story Hour
2 to 5 years old with adult
Rebecca Slaven interacts with your child to nurture a love of reading
with sing-a-longs, stories and art activities.
Nov 29 Sat 10:30 AM
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Rosedale Library
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Come visit Storyville, an interactive learning center for young children,
birth to age 5, with their parents and caregivers.
4 Youth, by Youth
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join us to find out how to give back to your community, get ready for
college and learn about entrepreneurship. Student service learning hours may
be earned.
Tuesdays 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
(Starts Oct 7.)
Toddler Time
2 to 3 years old with adult
Join us for an interactive program of short stories, music and movement
activities for you and your toddler.
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
Video Games for Teens
Teen
Try your skills at Rock Band, Guitar Hero and other fun Wii and
Xbox 360 games. Registration required.
Wednesdays 3:00 PM
Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities and songs together.
Fridays 10:30 PM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Sep 6 Sat 9:00 AM
Sep 15 Mon 9:00 AM
Oct 11 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 20 Mon 9:00 AM
Nov 1 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 10 Mon 9:00 AM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Mondays 9:30 AM
(No story time Sep 1 and Oct 13.)
Résumé Writing Workshop
Adult
Learn tips and tricks for creating a successful résumé.
Sep 8 Mon 6:00 PM
Oct 27 Mon 6:00 PM
Nov 10 Mon 6:00 PM
Knitting with Nicole
Adult/teen
Learn tips and tricks of knitting with expert Nicole Cooper.
Sep 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Sep 23 Tue 7:00 PM
Oct 7 Tue 7:00 PM
Oct 21 Tue 7:00 PM
Nov 4 Tue 7:00 PM
Nov 18 Tue 7:00 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get your babysitting certification.
Sep 13 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Nov 8 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult
Enjoy a hands-on program featuring exotic reptiles.
Sep 19 Fri 10:30 AM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Sep 20 Sat 9:00 AM
Sep 29 Mon 9:00 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:00 AM
Oct 27 Mon 9:00 AM
Nov 8 Sat 9:00 AM
Nov 17 Mon 9:00 AM
Improv at the Library
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Come learn the basics of comedy improvisation theater.
Sep 20 Sat 2:00 PM
Meet the Author: Mark Reutter
Adult
Mark Reutter discusses Making Steel: Sparrows Point and the Rise and
Ruin of American Industrial Might, which examines the business,
production and daily lives of workers as corporate leaders became more
interested in their own security and enrichment than in employees, community
or innovative technology.
Sep 25 Thu 7:00 PM
Focus on Fido
Family – children under 6 with adult
Representatives from the Baltimore County Animal Control Division and the
Snyder Foundation for Animals, as well as canine educational assistant
Spirit, explore ways for children to be safe around dogs.
Sep 27 Sat 2:00 PM
The ABCs of Talking to Your Teens about Money
Adult
A workshop designed to educate parents on how to teach teens about money
– how to make it, save it and make wiser financial decisions. Registration
required.
Sep 29 Mon 7:00 PM
Smoking Cessation
Adult/teen
Make the decision to change your life! Sign up for this 8-week, free
program to quit smoking. Includes tools and training materials, as well as
free patches and gum to help you end addiction. Offered by staff from the
American Lung Association. Registration required.
Oct 2 Thu 7:00 PM
Oct 9 Thu 7:00 PM
Oct 16 Thu 7:00 PM
Oct 23 Thu 7:00 PM
Oct 30 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 6 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 13 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 20 Thu 7:00 PM
Video Gaming After-Hours
Teen
Play Wii and Xbox 360 games at this after-hours program. Pizza, snacks
and drinks provided! Registration required.
Oct 3 Fri 6:00 PM
Juggling Funny Stories
Family – children under 6 with adult
Hear stories through comedy, juggling and mime.
Oct 4 Sat 1:00 PM
The ABCs of Making Money for Teens
Teen – ages 11 to 17
A workshop designed to educate teenagers about money.
Oct 20 Mon 4:00 PM
Poe Comes to Life
Family – Age 11 and up
Duffy Hudson brings Poe to life in his one-man play.
Nov 4 Tue 7:00 PM
College Savings Plan of Maryland
Adult
A representative from the nonprofit group College Savings Plans of
Maryland offers practical strategies for affording the cost of higher
education.
Nov 5 Wed 7:00 PM
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Parking in the Garage
We validate your parking ticket for a lower rate.
Weekends and evenings after 5:30 p.m., parking costs only $1. |
15th Annual Friends of the Towson Library Book Donation Drive
Family – children under 6 with adult
The Friends of the Towson Library are accepting donations of nearly new
adult and children’s books, DVDs, CDs and videos through March 21, 2009.
Donations may be dropped off at the Towson Library. A receipt is available
upon request.
Friday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, activities and songs with your child. Caregivers welcome.
Fridays 10:30 AM
Small Business Counseling
Adult
Advisers from the Baltimore County Business Administration offer free
counseling to move your small business ideas forward. Call to register for a
one-hour appointment.
Sep 2 Tue 10:00 AM
Sep 9 Tue 10:00 AM
Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Learn basic computer skills.
Sep 6 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 4 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 1 Sat 9:15 AM
Retirement Planning Seminar
Adult
Chris Schipske from Prostatis Financial Advisors Group, LLC helps you
develop a financial plan for a secure retirement. Topics include seeking a
diversified portfolio, lowering income taxes and coping with volatile
markets.
Sep 11 Thu 7:00 PM
Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Learn basic Internet skills.
Sep 13 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 11 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 8 Sat 9:15 AM
Bob’s Family of Critters
Family – children under 6 with adult
Get a close-up look at birds, snakes, lizards, turtles and invertebrates.
Sponsored by Friends of the Towson Library.
Sep 13 Sat 2:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Sep 17 Wed 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Sep 28 Sun 2:30 PM
Oct 15 Wed 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Oct 26 Sun 2:30 PM
Nov 19 Wed 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Nov 30 Sun 2:30 PM
Your Vote and Immigration
Adult
Learn about the candidates’ immigration positions.
Sep 17 Wed 7:00 PM
Biography Book Club
Adult
Jane Byers facilitates discussions of the scientific aspect of the
careers of significant persons in America’s early history. September, Thomas
Paine; October, Benjamin Franklin (in relation to the traveling exhibit on
Franklin at the Cook Library at Towson University Oct 15–Dec 5); November,
Lewis and Clark. Read any biography to bring different perspectives to the
discussion. New members welcome. Sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute at Towson University.
Sep 19 Fri 10:00 AM
Oct 17 Fri 10:00 AM
Nov 21 Fri 10:00 AM
Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Learn more advanced Internet skills.
Sep 20 Sat 9:15 AM
Oct 18 Sat 9:15 AM
Nov 15 Sat 9:15 AM
Nuts and Bolts of Starting and Planning Your Business
Adult
Join us for a workshop offered by the Small Business Development Center
at Towson University on how to write a business plan and other aspects of
starting your own business. Registration required.
Sep 23 Tue 2:00 PM
Nov 25 Tue 6:00 PM
Towson Book Club
Adult
Discuss some great books! September, Der Steppenwolf by Herman
Hesse; October, A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner
City to the Ivy League by Ron Suskind; November, The Unbearable
Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera.
Sep 25 Thu 7:00 PM
Oct 23 Thu 7:00 PM
Nov 20 Thu 7:00 PM
What Your Vote Means
Adult
Take stock of why we should vote.
Sep 27 Sat 2:00 PM
Weekend Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, activities and songs with your child.
Sep 28 Sun 1:30 PM
Oct 26 Sun 1:30 PM
Nov 30 Sun 1:30 PM
Babysitting Training Course
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Get your babysitting certification.
Oct 4 Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Your Vote and Your Wallet
Adult
Learn what the economy’s role is in this year’s election.
Oct 7 Tue 5:30 PM
Teen Gaming
Teen
Play games on the Nintendo Wii. Registration required for half-hour
sessions for groups of 2 to 4 people.
Oct 9 Thu 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Kid Safe Workshop
Family – children under 6 with adult
In this self-defense, safety and awareness program, children and parents
will learn about physical and mental self-defense. Provided in partnership
with Charm City Karate.
Oct 11 Sat 2:00 PM
Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature
13 years old and up
Dr. Arthur Lesley, associate professor at Baltimore Hebrew University,
leads our discussion of five graphic novels. Presented in partnership with
Goucher College and supported by the American Library Association and
Nextbook. October 12, A Contract with God by Will Eisner; October 26,
The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman; November 9, Julius Knipl,
Real Estate Photographer by Ben Katchor; November 23, The Quitter
by Harvey Pekar. Please call the Goucher College Julia Rogers Library at
410-337-6363 or e-mail catherine.dannals@goucher.edu to register.
Oct 12 Sun 2:00 PM
Oct 26 Sun 2:00 PM
Nov 9 Sun 2:00 PM
Nov 23 Sun 2:00 PM
Family Game Day
Family – children under 6 with adult
Bring your family to play games on the Nintendo Wii. Board games are also
available for use between sessions. Registration required for half-hour time
slots.
Oct 18 Sat 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Your Vote and Your Health Care
Adult
Learn about the candidates’ plans for change.
Oct 19 Sun 2:00 PM
Reptiles of the World
Family – children under 6 with adult
Enjoy a hands-on program featuring exotic reptiles.
Oct 25 Sat 2:00 PM
Your Vote and the War on Terrorism
Adult
Discuss the candidates’ positions on the War on Terrorism.
Oct 29 Wed 7:00 PM
Halloween Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Wear your costume, listen to Halloween stories and join our parade!
Oct 31 Fri 10:30 AM
A Fool Named “O”
Family – children under 6 with adult
Come see Mark Jaster, the wordless jester.
Nov 1 Sat 11:00 AM
Franklin Speaks to Our Time: Rights, Liberty and Elections
Adult
Dr. Jack Fruchtman Jr., professor of political science at Towson
University, discusses Benjamin Franklin’s thoughts on rights, liberty and
elections and their relevance for our times. Sponsored by the Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute at Towson University and is related to the traveling
exhibit “Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World” on display at
Towson University’s Cook Library from October 15–December 5.
Nov 1 Sat 2:00 PM
Election 2008: Returns After Dark
Adult
Watch and discuss the election returns and projections.
Nov 4 Tue 8:00 PM–Midnight
Financial Forum
Adult
Chris Schipske from Prostatis Financial Advisors Group, LLC answer your
financial questions and help you solve your financial problems.
Nov 6 Thu 7:00 PM
Up with Kids
2 to 5 years old with adult
A high-energy, interactive musical event with Uncle Pete.
Nov 8 Sat 2:00 PM
Vacation Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Uniting Community’s founder Rebecca Slaven performs a creative story
time, including felt board pieces, puppets, stories and interactive songs
accompanied by guitar.
Nov 28 Fri 10:30 AM
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White Marsh Library
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21-Day Book Club
Adult
Join other readers in a lively book discussion. September, Team of
Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin; October, Tender Is the Night by
F. Scott Fitzgerald; November, call ahead.
Sep 3 Wed 7:00 PM
Oct 1 Wed 7:00 PM
Nov 5 Wed 7:00 PM
Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult Join us for simple stories, music,
movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Sep 4 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Sep 11 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Sep 17 Wed 9:30 AM
Sep 18 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Sep 24 Wed 9:30 AM
Sep 25 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Oct 1 Wed 9:30 AM
Oct 2 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Oct 8 Wed 9:30 AM
Oct 9 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Oct 15 Wed 9:30 AM
Oct 16 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Oct 22 Wed 9:30 AM
Oct 23 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Oct 29 Wed 9:30 AM
Oct 30 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Nov 5 Wed 9:30 AM
Nov 6 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Nov 12 Wed 9:30 AM
Nov 13 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Nov 19 Wed 9:30 AM
Nov 20 Thu 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Johnny Appleseed Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying
stories, activities, and songs together about Johnny Appleseed.
Sep 9 Tue 10:30 AM
Toddler Story Time
18 to 35 months with adult
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