Reisterstown Branch21 Cockeys Mill Road, 410-887-1165
Thursday, June 23: "Paper Circuits." For all ages; children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Use copper tape, a battery and LEDs to create a light-up design at 1:30 p.m.
"Reisterstown Readers Film Club." For adults. Discover and discuss thought-provoking films. This month's showing, at 6:30 p.m., is "Kinky Boots," rated PG-13.
Friday, June 24: "Camping Adventure." For ages 2 to 5 with an adult. Build a fort, play games and listen to stories around an indoor campfire at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 25: " 'Tis Himself: The Tale of Finn MacCool' Author Meet and Greet." For all ages; children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Explore the myths, legends and art of ancient Ireland as author Maggie D. Brace delves into the character of Finn MacCool, the Irish folk hero from her new book, at 2 p.m. She will read short exceprts and discuss them. Book sales and signings will be available.
Sunday, June 26: "Baby Beats! with Max and Root." For ages 2 to 5 with an adult. Musicians and Young Audience's teaching artists Jamaal "Black Root" Collier and Max Bent will host this live music and movement program at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29: "Baby Story Time." Connect with your baby through stories, rhymes, bounces and songs, followed by a play time, at 10 a.m. Registration required.
"Preschool Story Time." Interact with your preschooler by enjoying stories, songs and activities together at 11 a.m.
"Coding from Scratch." For ages 10 to 15. Learn to code using the Scratch programming language. This program will be held over the course of six weeks. No prior coding experience is required, but participants must be able to attend all six classes. To register, call 410-887-1165 or visit the Reisterstown branch.
Saturday, July 2: "Maker Camp." Join the library to make cool creations at 2 p.m. every Saturday for six weeks during the summer. Registration is required.
Owings Mills Branch10302 Grand Central Ave., 410-887-2092
Wednesday, June 22: "Wednesdays at 7: Creative Coloring." For adults. Join the library at 7 p.m. every Wednesday during the summer for a unique adults-only program. This week, get out your stress by relaxing during a night of coloring. Materials will be provided.
Thursday, June 23: "Preschool Story Time." Interact with your preschooler by enjoying stories, songs and activities at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
"Nano 101." For ages 6 to 11; children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more about the Nano Exhibit at the branch at 2 p.m. Presented by Port Discovery's Children's Museum. Registration required.
Friday, June 24: "Bilingual Baby Story Time." Connect with your baby through stories, rhymes, bounces and songs in Spanish and English, followed by a play time, at 10 a.m.
"Bilingual Preschool Story Time." Interact with your preschooler by enjoying stories, songs and activities in Spanish and English at 11 a.m.
Sunday, June 26: "Preschool Story Time." Interact with your preschooler by enjoying stories, songs and activities at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 27: "Stories with Miss Janet." For ages 2 to 5 with an adult. Join Miss Janet for stories, songs and activities at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 28: "Baby Story Time." Connect with your baby through stories, rhymes, bounces and songs, followed by a play time, at 10 and 11 a.m. Registration is required.
Wednesday, June 29: "Wednesdays at 7: Raising Problem-Solving, Self-Reliant Children." Join the library every Wednesday at 7 p.m. this summer for a program for adults. This week, Rachael Abrams, a parent outreach specialist at Jewish Community Services, will present a lecture on how to strike a perfect balance between protecting your child and giving them their independence. The program is presented in collaboration with JCS.
