Upcoming Events

Join us for Arts and Crafts for our homeschool friends! Each session we will work on a new project suitable for ages 10 - 16 focusing on a relevant artist, book, or technique. All supplies will be provided. Due to the overwhelming popularity of th...

Showcase your talent this fall at the Paul S. Sarbanes Youth Talent Show! We are looking for all kinds of talent: singers, dancers, magicians, actors, pianists, etc. Auditions will take place on Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th of September at 3...

Join us to make your own super hero masks. We will be parked at 3rd Friday on the Downtown Plaza. ...

Looking to learn how to play, or improve your chess game? Players of all ages are welcome to join us every Saturday morning for our Beginners' Chess Club! No Registration Required. Drop-Ins Welcome. ...

It's game day! Let's play the classic detective game Clue---players move from room to room in a mansion to solve the mystery of: who done it, with what, and where. See the game and then try it out! This fast-playing 2-6 player game is for ages ...

Join us for another great Teentober event. Grab a random Dungeons and Dragons character and Find the Lost Apple Pie Recipe in this sweet, wholesome fantasy adventure! No experience is needed! No Registration Required.  ...

Come have fun with us as we learn about the phases of the moon.  We will have out our telescope to take a look at the sky!  Rain date is Friday, Nov. 3rd.  We will be parked at Cope Bennett Park. A Maryland STEM Festival Event! ...

Stop by the Sarbanes Branch for an afternoon of wordsmithing with the classic game Scrabble. Boards and dictionary will be provided for use, but feel free to bring your own, too! ...

Learn the basics in this Computer Tutor Series! Self-paced, hands-on learning of just the basics. Questions at the end.  Registration is Preferred; walk-ins are welcome. Only six spots are open!  ...

Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup! Children will have the opportunity to engage in free play and structured activities all while learning to socialize with their peers.  ...

Join us for an hour of coding! This program is designed for children ages 7-11, but all are welcome! Today we will be following along with Barbie You Can Be Anything! ...

Paws to Read allows your child to read aloud to a dog for 5 - 7 minutes. A volunteer will be present during the entire session. This activity helps build reading confidence in children while they are relaxing and having fun. This fun and popular prog...

If you'd like to learn to crochet and are in middle or high school, join us the 4th Tuesday of each month! We'll use tutorials from the library resource, Creativebug, and one on one instruction to start you crocheting for fun and to make scarves for ...

Come explore how paper can be dyed with floating ink! The Mobile Learning Lab will be parked at Cope Bennett Park. A Maryland STEM Festival Event! ...

Story Time is back at the Centre! Join us every Wednesday in our Storybook Room as Nana reads fun stories, sings songs, and teaches a fun craft for everyone to take home with them. Crafts are appropriate for children ages 3-6, but younger (and older)...

Registration is required. In the Nest is a four part, playgroup style series that combines tips about early literacy with songs and engaging activities. All attendees will receive a free gift following each session. ...

Story Time is back at the Centre! Join us every Wednesday in our Storybook Room as Nana reads fun stories, sings songs, and teaches a fun craft for everyone to take home with them. Crafts are appropriate for children ages 3-6, but younger (and older)...

This month's Teen Connect will be all about Dungeons & Dragons. Have you ever wanted to learn how to play? Do you already play and want to find others who love the game? Just want to see what all the hype is about? Come on out and join us as we l...

Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Snap Circuits, littleBits, and more! Twice a month, the library turns into a STEA...

Registration is required. In the Nest is a four part, playgroup style series that combines tips about early literacy with songs and engaging activities. All attendees will receive a free gift following each session. ...

Join the Mobile Services department in a spooky but not too spooky celebration. We will have storytime and a dance party, along with other fun activities!  Visit us at Pemberton Park.  ...

Come in costume to a special spooky story time! Following story time, children will be invited to show off their costumes on a trick-or-treating parade through the library. All 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Paul ...

Stop by Centre Branch on Thursday mornings and join the Coffee Club. Enjoy coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, meet new friends, and chat with others to start your day right! Help us save paper, bring a mug! No registration is required.  ...