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What's Inside:

For Pikesville’s Guest Speaker Series, Sun columnist Jean Marbella shares news of the day; Stulman Center’s Dr. Judy Meltzer presents more about Jewish folklore and magic.

National touring exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation" at Towson.

Ringing and singing at holiday concerts in the Programs for Everyone section.

Allison Fisher Video Contest winners saluted at Perry Hall.

You too can be a cartoonist in Programs for Everyone section.

Win a trip for two to WrestleMania XXVI by joining the teen reading challenge at Randallstown.

Learn how to create outstanding videos for the Web at Essex, Lansdowne, Rosedale and Towson.

Teen Scene

Get Connected at the Library

A place to share ideas and talents, help others and yourselves, or just have fun.

Chill Out @ Your Library – Ages 11-17

Challenges

After School Video Gaming Fun – Show your skills at playing Rock Band, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and other Wii and Xbox 360 games.

WrestleMania – Compete for valuable prizes by rising to the reading challenge at Randallstown.

Open Mic – Flaunt your talents onstage at Catonsville.

Food Fest – Make and share great tasting foods. Lansdowne.

How to Dream Workshop – Harness goals and find ways to reach for the stars. Essex, Lansdowne.

Creative Juices

Anime/Manga Highlights – Watch new releases and old favorites with other fans at Essex.

Creative Writing Workshop – Exercises to strengthen creative thinking and the writing process at Essex.

Creating Videos for the Web – Tips and techniques for giving your videos a professional quality so they’ll stand out from the crowd on the Web. Essex, Lansdowne, Rosedale, Towson.

Hands On

Make a wallet or clutch purse out of duct tape at a workshop, Arbutus, Catonsville, Randallstown and Towson; learn simple rules for creating proportions, modeling and shading at a "Portrait Drawing Workshop," Hereford, Randallstown, Rosedale; sewing skills are not required to revamp your old T-shirt into something stylish at "Transform a T-shirt" at Catonsville, Lansdowne, North Point and Perry Hall; recycle a clean Styrofoam tray and put Hallmark to shame at "Print Your Own Holiday Cards," Lansdowne, Perry Hall; preserve memories with "Scrapbooking" at Essex.

Heads Up

Eyeing college?: There’s help for getting there by "Mastering the College Application Essay" at Pikesville, Randallstown and Woodlawn; preparing with "4 Youth, by Youth" at Randallstown and Rosedale; boning up with "Tutoring" at Essex.

Check us out on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BCPLTeen. Or, sign up for text message alerts about teen programs at www.bcpl.info/teens. You can also see what we’re doing on Facebook or MySpace. We are "Teen Programs at BCPL."

Foundation Focus

www.foundationforbcpl.org

It Was ‘A Fair to Remember’
The rain that fell the evening of September 26 failed to dampen the spirits of the nearly 200 people who attended the first annual "A Fair to Remember" fundraiser for the Foundation for BCPL. With a plethora of carnival games to play, an array of silent auction items to bid on, a great band, delicious food and drink, raffle baskets full of goodies – and a covered courtyard – the rain was but a backdrop to a fun and exciting evening. The evening benefited a great cause with nearly $7,500 raised to support the new Storyville at Woodlawn.

Thanks to all the sponsors and silent auction/raffle donors who made the evening possible.

The foundation hopes to see everyone at next year’s "A Fair to Remember."
For photo album of "A Fair to Remember," see picasaweb.google.com.

A FAIR TO REMEMBER–2009
A Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library project.
Thanks to all of the Fair’s supporters:

Gold Sponsors
M&T Bank
Point Breeze Credit Union

Bronze Sponsors
CCBC
James Bradberry Architects
McCormick
Midwest Tape
Towson University

Game Sponsors
BBC Audiobooks
Barbara and Jim Fish
Fox 45
Del. Bill Frank
Polaris
Jo Pinder
Janet Sanford

Media Sponsors
Comcast
Fox 45
Urbanite
WLIF 101.9 FM

Silent Auction/Raffle Donors
5 Wacky Women
About Faces Day Spa & Salon
Absolutely Organized
AirTran Airways
Bahama Breeze
The Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company, Inc.
Baltimore County Public Library
Baltimore Orioles
Barry’s Private Transportation
Fred Bath
Bluestone
Dr. Julia Brand
Brandywine River Museum
Brilliance Audio
Calvert Wine & Spirits
Candlelight Inn
Carmine’s New York Pizzeria
Cheesecake Factory
Chrome Salon
Cohen’s Clothiers
Jim Collins
Marisa and Ron Conner
Costco
Catherine Coulter
Diamond Comics
Debbie Russell
Debra Sambuco
Dillweed’s
Discovery Channel
Julie Dreisch
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course
Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion
Foundation for BCPL
Gary Stein and 105.7 The Fan
Giant
Heidi Gillis
Malcolm Gladwell
Gramercy Mansion
Graul’s Market
Great Clips
Green Spring Valley Hunt Club
Greetings & Readings
Greystone Grill
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
Hippodrome
Jasmine Asian Bistro
Dean Koontz
Janet Lord Leszl
Kirby’s Pub
Kristin Chottiner
Let’s Dish!
Liberatore’s
Life FX Studio
Linwoods
Longwood Gardens
Madison Loews Hotel
Mars Super Markets, Inc.
McCormick
Mick O’Shea’s
Alan B. Neurick, Esq.
P.F. Chang’s
Panera Bread
The Passenger Stop
Jo Pinder
Quarry Wine and Spirits
Janet Sanford
Santoni’s Marketplace & Catering
Sazzio’s
Ruth Schaefer
Shawan Liquors
Smyth Jewelers
Starbucks
John Stevens
Suzanne Supplee
Tantor Audio
Tark’s Grill
Thai One On / San Sushi Too
Top Shelf Wine and Spirits
Too Cute Designs
Towson University Athletics
Trader Joe’s
U.R.O.K. Productions/Mad Men Season 3
Workman Publishing
Zen West

‘Art for Charity’ – A Benefit for the Foundation for BCPL
Holiday shopping on your mind? Think about purchasing a beautiful piece of artwork that makes a wonderful gift and benefits a great cause as well – the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library. Local full-time artist Pamela Miller generously named the foundation as her designated charity for the entire fourth quarter of 2009, when 30 percent of all sales made on www.pmillerabstractart.com (and at the artist’s discretion, her other discount outlets) will go to the foundation.

Success in Numbers: July 2008 - June 2009

1,979,912 ... Information questions answered FY2009 compared with
1,924,484 in FY2008
1,629,143 ... Number of materials in the collection FY2009 compared
with 1,563,943 in FY2008
10,217,972 ... Checkouts FY2009 compared with 9,545,391 in FY2008
5,833,270 ... Customer visits FY 2009 compared with 5,476,629 in FY2008
3,221,683 ... Web page visits FY2009 compared with 3,213,000 in FY2008
476,548 ... Cardholders FY2009 compared with 482,361 in FY2008
5,014 ... Number of programs FY2009 compared with 4,461 in FY2008
155,177 ... Program attendance compared with 152,183 in FY2008
971,918 ... Public computer use FY2009 compared with 794,782 in FY2008

Branch Briefs

Picture Books Preserve Memory of Alan Murphy

Peter Pumpernickel, an imaginary character, enlivened the stories Alan Murphy often told that delighted his children and grandchildren during the course of his 79 years. Alan’s wife Dawn shared both his penchant for storytelling and love of the Arbutus library that they visited frequently with their family. When Alan died a year ago in June, stories and libraries merged in Dawn’s mind as a meaningful way to honor Alan’s life and perpetuate his memory. Books for the library, she thought, would make an everlasting tribute. An e-mail to friends suggesting contributions to purchase children’s books in lieu of flowers resulted in checks for $3,000 flowing in from all over the U.S. and Canada. That money enabled BCPL’s Collection Development office to choose 250 different classic children’s picture books alive with the tales of favorite characters and to purchase a total of 255 copies. It was an emotional time for Dawn upon opening the cartons see how her husband’s memory would live on in the kinds of stories he loved to tell. Along with members of the Arbutus staff she began affixing the custom-designed memorial bookplates. Probably Peter Pumpernickel would have approved.

CAPITAL PROJECTS

Arbutus …
Groundwork for the new Arbutus Branch progressed in August with a groundbreaking ceremony that included library staff, elected and Department of Aging officials, and residents. The new, combined 25,000-square-foot library and 8,000-square-foot
senior center will be ready for occupancy in September 2010.

Cockeysville …
This parade of carts loaded with books from the Cockeysville Branch shelves was destined for the minilibrary set up in the Meeting Room. Services will continue to be provided from there during the forthcoming year while the main library is closed to permit expansion and extensive renovating.

Fall at Perry Hall
A daylong event to in October to "Celebrate Fall at the New Perry Hall!" featured a virtual tour of the historic Perry Hall mansion, crafts, talks, performances by Mutts Gone Nuts, Karma Dogs and a popular visit by Poe the Ravens mascot. Seven-year-old Olivia enjoyed a brief one-on-one story time with the feathered visitor.

Summer Reading Roundup
A whopping total of 34,413 Baltimore County youngsters "Got Creative" and "Expressed Themselves @ Their Library" by participating in this year’s summer reading program. A new online registration and participation tool enabled customers to access the program from any computer with Internet access. Providing help with the programs were 557 volunteers who provided 13,419 hours of service.

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
13 years and up
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, Essex, North Point, Perry Hall, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson.

Intro to the Internet
13 years and up
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, Essex, North Point, Perry Hall, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson.

Intro to the Internet, Part II
13 years and up
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, Perry Hall, Towson.

Intro to Microsoft Word
13 years and up
Learn the basics of word processing. North Point, Randallstown.

E-mail
Learn how to set up your own e-mail account. North Point.

Databases – Try Them!
Dozens of free online information resources from home, work or school. See BCPL’s home page (www.bcpl.info/databases_text.html) for a complete listing.

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 on equipment, software requirements and other information, see http://www.bcpl.info/centers/library/library_audiobooks_text.html.

Service ’Round the Clock
Log in with a question and get connected to a librarian who can help you 24/7 on Maryland AskUsNow! via BCPL’s home page www.bcpl.info/index_text.html.

Take a Look: Programs for Everyone
Hot stuff for winter. Check your branch for dates and times.

Infants ages 0-23 months

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies
0-10 months
Catonsville, North Point, Pikesville.

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots
11-24 months
Pikesville, Reisterstown.

Signing Sweeties with Kathy MacMillan
0-23 months
Stories and sign language activities. Hereford.

Preschool children ages 2-5

Joe Pipik’s Backpack Puppets
"The Rainbow Show," a zany way to focus on early learning concepts, features puppets and funny stories.
Hereford.

Fabulous Five Senses
Entertainment by Joe Pipik’s Backpack Puppets and their dinosaur friends.
Parkville, Rosedale, Towson.

Caterpillars, Crabs and Carle
Entering the colorful world of books by Eric Carle and learning to draw like him while guided by Young Rembrandts’ teachers. Registration required.
North Point, Randallstown, White Marsh.

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Preschoolers
(24 months-4½ years)
Enjoy learning various yoga postures. Registration required.
Lansdowne.

School age children

Mujje – Come Together
Ssunna opens a window on African culture through dance, music and storytelling, weaving together stories from his native Uganda.
Catonsville, Essex, Loch Raven.

Rock ’n’ Read
Local teacher Justin Pugh sings fun songs and encourages children to read through original lyrics and tunes.
Towson, White Marsh.

Cartooning for Chillin’ Characters and Cool Kids
Young Rembrandts teaches drawing skills through winter images and characters. Registration required.
Catonsville, Essex, Hereford, Lansdowne, Pikesville, Randallstown, Rosedale, White Marsh, Woodlawn.

Rhythm and Rhymes for Wise Young Minds
Drumming and rapping, Jali-D leads call and response chants and teaches the art of writing raps.
Woodlawn.

Recycling/Reuse Crafts
Give junk a second chance.
Arbutus.

Family

"Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation," a national traveling panel exhibit on display for six weeks. Contains reproductions of rare historical documents, period photographs and illustrative material, such as engravings, lithographs, cartoons and political ephemera.
Towson.

Ringing and singing in the holidays with a brass concert at Catonsville; choral music at North Point; handbells at Perry Hall and Towson.

Holiday puppetry and crafts: "Pigs at the Pole" hilarity by Blue Sky Puppet Theater at Catonsville; "Build a Gingerbread House," a craft and stories at Towson.

Adults – Young and Old

Authors, Authors
Diverse topics from baseball by Jeff Potter who shares excerpts from his book "Whatever Happened to Baseball?" (Arbutus); to the Eiffel Tower by historian/author Jill Jonnes (Pikesville).

ESOL Café
Practice English with native speakers and other English language learners over light refreshments.
Catonsville, North Point, Towson.

Business Matters: "How to Start and Finance a Business" by the Small Business Administration (Essex), "Small Business Counseling," free one-on-one with advisers from the Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center (Parkville, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson); a workshop on successful "Resume Writing" (Rosedale).

Commemorating Abraham Lincoln’s 200th:
A series of programs beginning in January with talks on "Lincoln’s Emancipation: Myths and Realities," by Dr. Jean Baker, professor of history, Goucher College; "Black Slave Culture," by Dr. Lester Brooks, professor of history, Anne Arundel Community College; "The Emancipation Proclamation and the Tactics of Black Liberation in the Americas," by Dr. Omar H. Ali, department of history, Towson University.
Towson.

All ages

Icicle Ball
Celebrate winter with music, humor and ventriloquism by Pam the Kindersinger.
Arbutus, Catonsville, Hereford, Lansdowne, Parkville, Perry Hall, Pikesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Rosedale, Towson.

"Spice" It Up
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah "Spice" Kleinmann.
Hereford, Lansdowne, Pikesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown.

Books Are a Blast
Be amazed and delighted with magic, juggling and balloon tricks by Tom Lilly and his sidekick Beowulf T. Wonderbunny, who introduce Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms.
Arbutus, Essex, Lansdowne, North Point, Parkville, Perry Hall, Pikesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Rosedale, Towson.

Mutts Gone Nuts
Daring dogs do terrific tricks, showcased by Jessie and James.
~~Towson~~ (CANCELLED), White Marsh.

The Life of a Civil War Soldier
Clothing, military accoutrements, photographs, music and literature packed in the Gettysburg National Military Park Traveling Trunk reveal what life was like for the soldier during the Civil War.
Towson.

Let Freedom Ring
Ray Owen on the guitar introduces uniquely American music from spirituals to Civil War ballads.
Towson.

Programs at Your Library
Registration begins one week before each program when required.

Arbutus [ more about this branch ]
410-887-1451

Black History Month Quiz
Celebrate Black History Month with us. For more details, please visit the Information Desk.

Make and Take Craft
School age
Come make a fun craft during the month of February. Inquire at the Information Desk.

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

~~Teen Gaming~~ THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR JANUARY and FEBRUARY
Teen
Try your skills at Wii and Xbox 360 games. Snacks served. Registration required.

Thursdays, except December 17 and December 24 3:30 PM-4:30 PM

Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for stories and songs.

Dec 8 Tue 7:00 PM
Jan 12 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 9 Tue 7:00 PM

Dunk into a Good Book
Adult
Join us for coffee, donuts and conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.

Dec 14 Mon 10:00 AM
Jan 11 Mon 10:00 AM
Feb 8 Mon 10:00 AM - Cancelled

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.

Dec 16 Wed 10:30 AM
Jan 20 Wed 10:30 AM
Feb 17 Wed 10:30 AM

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.

Dec 22 Tue 10:30 AM

Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.

Jan 7 Thu 9:00 AM

Make a Duct Tape Wallet or Clutch
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens learn to make a duct tape wallet or clutch purse.

Jan 7 Thu 7:00 PM

Game Day at the Library
Family – children under 6 with adult
Break the winter boredom and enjoy an afternoon playing board games. Bring your family and your favorite board game or play one of ours. Snacks provided. Registration required.

Jan 9 Sat 2:00 PM

Books Are a Blast
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.

Jan 11 Mon 7:00 PM

Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.

Jan 14 Thu 9:00 AM

Recycle/Reuse Craft Program
School age
Learn to make useful things out of recyclable materials. Some materials provided.

Jan 16 Sat 2:00 PM

The Page Turners
Adult
Join Arbutus library’s book club for a lively book discussion. January, The Help by Kathryn Stockett; February, In an Instant by Bob Woodruff.

Jan 19 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 16 Tue 7:00 PM

Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old with adult
Required registration begins one week in advance.

Jan 21 Thu 9:00 AM

Will You Be My Valentine Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for Valentine’s Day stories and make a valentine for a special someone.

Feb 9 Tue 10:30 AM

Whatever Happened to Baseball?
Adult
Meet author Jeff Potter as he shares excepts from his book Whatever Happened to Baseball?, the story of youth baseball and how it has changed in the last 40 years. Book signing follows.

Feb 22 Mon 7:00 PM

Catonsville [ more about this branch ]
410-887-0951

Income Tax Assistance
Adult
Volunteers from AARP provide help with basic tax forms. Registration required.

Wednesdays, Feb 17 through Apr 14

Teen Gaming
Teen
Play Wii and Xbox games including Rock Band 2, Mario Kart and Wii Sports.

Wednesdays 3:00 PM-5:00 PM (Program cancelled for February 10.)

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, except Dec 24 10:30 AM

Make a Duct Tape Wallet or Clutch
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens learn to make a duct tape wallet or clutch purse.

Dec 3 Thu 7:00 PM

Holiday Concert
Family
Enjoy a holiday concert with The Usual Suspects Brass Quintet. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Catonsville Library.

Dec 6 Sun 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.

Dec 8 Tue 10:30 AM
Dec 19 Sat 10:30 AM
Jan 16 Sat 10:30 AM
Jan 26 Tue 10:30 AM
Feb 16 Tue 10:30 AM
~~Feb 20 Sat 10:30 AM~~ this story time has been cancelled
Feb 27 Sat 10:30 AM

The Mystery and Suspense Book Club
Adult
Join us for a lively discussion. December, Veil of Lies by Jeri Westerson; January, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson; February, The Constant Gardener by John Le Carré.

Dec 8 Tue 7:00 PM
Jan 12 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 9 Tue 7:00 PM

Pigs at the Pole
Family – all ages
Blue Sky Puppet Theater presents a hilarious holiday show about three not-so-little pigs who try to help Santa make presents, and along the way learn how to cooperate. Sponsored by the Friends of the Catonsville Library.

Dec 9 Wed 7:00 PM

Saturday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Come to a fun weekend story time for preschoolers and their parents.

Dec 12 Sat 10:30 AM
Jan 9 Sat 10:30 AM
Feb 20 Sat 10:30 AM

Open Mic Night
Teen
Share your creative writing and performance skills onstage. Bring your poetry, rap, music and other talents and show us what you’ve got! Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.

Dec 14 Mon 7:00 PM
Jan 11 Mon 7:00 PM
Feb 8 Mon 7:00 PM - Cancelled

ESOL Café
Adult
Practice your English with native speakers and other English language learners. Enjoy light refreshments and meet people from around the world.

Dec 15 Tue 7:00 PM
Jan 19 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 16 Tue 7:00 PM

Books, Coffee and Conversation
Adult
Join us in the morning or evening for coffee, cookies and engaging conversation. Talk about your favorite books with other readers.

Dec 16 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Jan 27 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Feb 24 Wed 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM

The Book Group
Adult
Join us for a discussion. December, Harriet and Isabella by Patricia O’Brien; January, A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole; February, The Turn of the Screw by Henry James.

Dec 17 Thu 7:00 PM
Jan 21 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 18 Thu 7:00 PM

Small Business Counseling
Adult
Free one-on-one counseling sessions are offered by the Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center. Registration required.

Dec 22 Tue 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Jan 19 Tue 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Feb 16 Tue 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Cartooning for Chillin’ Characters and Cool Kids
School age
Young Rembrandts encourages and teaches drawing skills to young children through fun winter images and characters. Registration required.

Dec 29 Tue 2:00 PM

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.

Dec 31 Thu 10:30 AM

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies
Birth through 10 months with adult
Babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies or held in loving arms. Parents learn breathing and relaxation techniques. Registration required.

Jan 13 Wed 10:30 AM

Finding Child Care
Adult
Visit with local child care providers, have your daycare questions answered and find a provider for your child. Free refreshments!

Jan 28 Thu 7:00 PM

Transform a T-shirt
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn to revamp an old T-shirt into a stylish design and/or accessories. Bring one or more T’s to revamp and a pair of scissors, no sewing skills required.

Feb 4 Thu 7:00 PM

Valentine Fairy Ball
2 to 5 years old with adult
Come to the Valentine Fairy Ball! Preschoolers with adults can come in costume if they like, and enjoy stories, music and a craft about fairies and Valentine’s day.

Feb 11 Thu 10:30 AM

Mujje – Come Together
School age
Ssunna opens a window on African culture through dance, music and storytelling. Weaving together stories from his native Uganda, he teaches lessons such as respect and gratitude.

Feb 20 Sat 2:00 PM

Cockeysville [ more about this branch ]
410-887-7750

The Cockeysville Branch will be undergoing renovations during the time period covered by this issue of dateLines. All Baltimore County Public Library branches offer a vast variety of library programs for all ages and the Towson and Hereford branches have scheduled additional programs. The Cockeysville Branch will continue to offer other library services during regular library hours.

Holiday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Come to the PAL Center (9835 Greenside Drive) to interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying holiday stories, activities and songs together.
Dec 8 Tue 10:30 AM

Essex [ more about this branch ]
410-887-0295

Tutoring
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Free homework help in all academic subjects, except foreign language. Registration required one week in advance.
Tuesdays 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
(cancelled on Feb 8)

Teen Gaming
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Have fun playing Wii games. Registration required.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
5:00 PM-7:00 PM

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, except Dec 25 and Jan 1 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.
Dec 5 Sat 11:00 AM
~~Feb 6 Sat 11:00 AM~~ Cancelled due to inclement weather

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.
Dec 9 Wed 11:00 AM
Jan 13 Wed 11:00 AM
Jan 16 Sat 11:00 AM
Feb 10 Wed 11:00 AM
Feb 20 Sat 11:00 AM

Anime/Manga Club
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Discuss manga and view new releases and old favorites. Snacks provided.
Dec 17 Thu 7:00 PM
Jan 28 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 25 Thu 7:00 PM

Holiday Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, songs and activities for the holiday season.
Dec 18 Fri 11:00 AM

Creating Videos for the Web
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn tips and techniques to create professional-quality videos for posting on the Internet. Basic skills for creating interesting and visually appealing Web videos and the legal and ethical aspects of posting videos on the Web will be covered.
Jan 7 Thu 7:00 PM

Scrapbooking Workshop
13 years old and up
Beginners learn how to put together
a scrapbook. Experienced scrappers can crop and share ideas. Bring your own photos, scissors and paper. Registration required.
Jan 16 Sat 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Feb 20 Sat 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Books Are a Blast
All ages
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.
Jan 23 Sat 2:00 PM

Cartooning for Chillin’ Characters and Cool Kids
School age
Young Rembrandts encourages and teaches drawing skills to young children through fun winter images and characters. Registration required.
Jan 29 Fri 2:00 PM

Roadblocks and Detours: Tips to Finding that Missing Branch on the Family Tree
Adult
Want to begin searching your family tree? Hit a roadblock in your genealogical search? Librarian Eva Slezak helps genealogists of all levels of expertise learn about tools, both print and online, and gives helpful tips for starting and continuing your individual searches.
Jan 30 Sat 2:00 PM

Express Yourself! Creative Writing Workshop
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn exercises to strengthen your creative thinking and writing process. Bring paper and a pencil. Presented by Kom Plex. Registration required.
Feb 4 Thu 6:30 PM

Advanced Vegetable Gardening Techniques
Adult
For experienced gardeners and attendees of the 2009 beginning basic gardening class. Information on plant diseases, pests and other gardening problems are discussed.
~~Feb 6 Sat 2:00 PM-4:00 PM~~ Cancelled due to inclement weather

How to Start and Finance a Business
Adult
Presented by the Small Business Administration, receive information on starting, financing, credit and business plan development for potential business owners. E-mail tonia.mccoy@sba.gov to register.
Feb 10 Wed 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Feb 11 Thu 9:00 AM

Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week
in advance.
Feb 18 Thu 9:00 AM

Mujje – Come Together
School age
Ssunna opens a window on African culture through dance, music and storytelling. Weaving together stories from his native Uganda, he teaches lessons such as respect and gratitude.
Feb 27 Sat 2:00 PM

Hereford [ more about this branch ]
410-887-1919

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.
Tuesdays 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.
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30 AM

Hereford Library Book Group
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. December, Shanghai Girls by Lisa See; January, American Lion by John Meacham; February, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hereford Library.
Dec 2 Wed 1:00 PM
Jan 6 Wed 1:00 PM
Feb 3 Wed 1:00 PM

Fairy Fun with Author
Bobbie Hinman
Family – all ages
Wear a fairy costume or mismatched socks for singing fun and crafts with Bobbie Hinman. Book sales and signings available. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hereford Library.
Dec 5 Sat 11:00 AM

Signing Sweeties with Kathy MacMillan
Birth through 23 months with adult
Explore ways to strengthen your bond with your little one through sign language activities and play including solid information for caregivers. The story time will be followed by a play session for babies, during which additional questions will be answered.
Dec 8 Tue 10:30 am

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.
Dec 9 Wed 10:30 AM

Coffee Conversations
Adult
Join us for coffee and great conversation. Share thoughts and ideas about your favorite books.
Dec 14 Mon 11:00 AM
Jan 11 Mon 11:00 AM
Feb 8 Mon 11:00 AM - Cancelled

Holiday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Cut and tell, flannel board activities, stories and songs highlight our special Christmas story time.
Dec 16 Wed 10:30 AM

Cartooning for Chillin’ Characters and Cool Kids
School age
Young Rembrandts encourages and teaches drawing skills to young children through fun winter images and characters. Registration required.
Dec 28 Mon 1:00 PM

Winter Bubbles
Family – all ages
Celebrate winter break with The Bubble Lady Margie Lynch who creates bubbles of all sizes and shapes. Bring your camera for shots of your child inside a bubble.
Dec 30 Wed 10:30 AM

Joe Pipik’s Backpack Puppets Presents the Rainbow Show
2 to 5 years old with adult
A zany variety show that features puppets and funny stories that focus on early learning concepts.
Jan 6 Wed 10:30 AM

Portrait Drawing Workshop
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens learn simple rules for creating proportions, modeling and shading portrait artwork.
Jan 9 Sat 10:30 AM

Art and Music
Family – all ages
Join us for an evening of art and music performance as we celebrate the talented students of St. James Academy at a special reception. Refreshments served.
Jan 12 Tue 4:30 PM

Silly Goose and Val’s Music Zoo
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join singer/puppeteer Val Smalkin for interactive songs and friendly puppets.
Jan 21 Thu 10:30 AM

"Spice" It Up
All ages
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah "Spice" Kleinmann! Enjoy songs about winter weather and celebrate being alive!
~~Feb 6 Sat 2:00 PM~~ Cancelled due to inclement weather

Lansdowne [ more about this branch ]
410-887-5602

Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your pajamas and bring your bedtime pal for stories and songs, with special holiday story times in December.
Mondays 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. Special "Holiday Story Time" December 19.
Saturdays 1:00 PM

Print Your Own Holiday Cards
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Print your own holiday cards using recycled Styrofoam meat/vegetable/fruit trays. Learn basic relief printing techniques while making an edition of five holiday cards. Bring a clean Styrofoam tray.
Dec 2 Wed 3:00 PM

Fun Food Fest!
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn some easy ways to make great tasting foods and try them out with friends. Registration required.
Thursdays 2:30 PM

Teen Gaming
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Try your skills at Rock Band, Guitar Hero and other fun Wii and Xbox 360 games.
Thursdays 3:00 PM

Creating Videos for the Web
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn tips and techniques to create professional-quality videos for posting on the Internet. Basic skills for creating interesting and visually appealing Web videos and the legal and ethical aspects of posting videos on the Web will be covered.
Dec 3 Thu 5:00 PM

"Spice" It Up
All ages
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah "Spice" Kleinmann! Enjoy songs about winter weather and celebrate being alive!
Dec 5 Sat 1:00 PM

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Preschoolers
24 months to 4½ years old with adult
Preschoolers enjoy learning various yoga postures. Registration required.
Dec 12 Sat 1:00 PM

Cartooning for Chillin’ Characters and Cool Kids
School age
Young Rembrandts encourages and teaches drawing skills to young children through fun winter images and characters. Registration required.
Dec 30 Wed 1:00 PM

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.
Jan 4 Mon 7:00 PM

Transform a T-shirt
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn to revamp an old T-shirt into a stylish design and/or accessories. Bring one or more T’s to revamp and a pair of scissors, no sewing skills required.
Jan 5 Tue 3:00 PM

How to Dream Workshop
Teen – ages 11 to 17
This workshop challenges and empowers young minds that may have never imagined past circumstance. Participants insert personal goals creating a statement of affirmation to retain as a reminder to breathe deeply.
Jan 15 Fri 3:00 PM

Books Are a Blast
All ages
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.
Feb 27 Sat 1:00 PM

Loch Raven [ more about this branch ]
410-887-4444

Holiday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying holiday stories, activities and songs together.
Dec 16 Wed 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.
Jan 20 Wed 10:30 AM
Feb 17 Wed 10:30 AM

Mujje – Come Together
School age
Ssunna opens a window on African culture through dance, music and storytelling. Weaving together stories from his native Uganda, he teaches lessons such as respect and gratitude.
Feb 10 Wed 7:00 PM

North Point [ more about this branch ]
410-887-7255

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 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sundays 1:30 PM-4:30 PM

Tutoring
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Free homework help in all academic subjects, except foreign language. Registration required.
Mondays and Wednesdays, except
Jan 18 and Feb 15 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
(Cancelled on February 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

After School Gaming
Teen
Try your skills at Rock Band and other fun Xbox 360 and Wii games.
Dec 2 Wed 3:30 PM
Dec 16 Wed 3:30 PM
Jan 6 Wed 3:30 PM
Jan 20 Wed 3:30 PM
Feb 3 Wed 3:30 PM
Feb 17 Wed 3:30 PM

Patapsco Show Choir
Holiday Concert
Celebrate the holidays and hear some lovely holiday music from the Show Choir of
Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts.
Dec 3 Thu 7:00 PM

Snowflake Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Snowflakes dance and flitter by, but we are warm and snug inside. Join us for songs, fingerplays and fun as Stephanie Catlett works her face painting magic.
Dec 9 Wed 10:30 AM

Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth to 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Dec 10 Thu 10:30 AM
Jan 14 Thu 10:30 AM
Jan 28 Thu 10:30 AM
Feb 11 Thu 10:30 AM
Feb 25 Thu 10:30 AM

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.
Dec 12 Sat 2:00 PM
Jan 9 Sat 2:00 PM
Feb 13 Sat 2:00 PM

Christmas Stories and Songs
2 to 5 years old with adult
Haul out your holly and let us entertain you and your little ones with songs, stories and laughter.
Dec 23 Wed 10:30 AM

Let’s Talk About Books!
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion sponsored by the Friends of the North Point Library. Call before each meeting to receive important preparation information.
Jan 5 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 2 Tue 7:00 PM

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies
Birth through 10 months with adult
Babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies or held in loving arms. Parents learn breathing and relaxation techniques. Registration required.
Jan 9 Sat 10:15 AM

Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Jan 12 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 9 Tue 2:00 PM

Teen Book Club
Teen
Share your ideas in a relaxed, fun setting. Books to be discussed are: Black and White by Paul Volponi, Vampire Academy, Book 1 by Richelle Mead, A Step from Heaven by An Na and Parrot in the Oven: Mi Vida by Victor Martinez.
Jan 13 Wed 3:30 PM
Feb 10 Wed 3:30 PM

Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week
in advance.
Jan 19 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 16 Tue 7:00 PM

Caterpillars, Crabs and Carle
Preschool
Young Rembrandts’ teachers inspire young children to draw with a focus on Eric Carle’s classic stories. Registration required.
Jan 23 Sat 2:00 PM

Animals in Winter Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Ever wonder where the bear goes when he disappears for the winter? Come get out of the cold as we celebrate winter with stories about our furry friends.
Jan 27 Wed 10:30 AM

T.I.C. Meeting
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.
Jan 27 Wed 3:30 PM
Feb 24 Wed 3:30 PM

Introduction to E-mail
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Jan 28 Thu 7:00 PM

Transform a T-shirt
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn to revamp an old T-shirt into a stylish design and/or accessories. Bring one or more T’s to revamp and a pair of scissors, no sewing skills required.
~~Feb 6 Sat 2:00 PM~~ Cancelled due to inclement weather

Think Pink Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Celebrate the day for hearts and flowers as we bring you Valentine’s Day stories and songs.
Feb 10 Wed 10:30 AM

Books Are a Blast
All ages
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.
Feb 13 Sat 2:00 PM

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Feb 24 Wed 2:00 PM

Parkville [ more about this branch ]
410-887-5353

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, except Dec 24 9:30 AM

Holiday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying holiday stories, activities and songs together.
Dec 3 Thu 9:30 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.
Dec 8 Tue 9:30 AM
Dec 28 Mon 9:30 AM
Jan 12 Tue 9:30 AM
Jan 25 Mon 9:30 AM
Feb 9 Tue 9:30 AM
Feb 22 Mon 9:30 AM

Readers of the Round Table
Adult
Join a lively book discussion. December, individual poetry selections; January,
The Replacement Child by Christine Barber; February, Cop in the Hood by Peter Moskos.
Dec 8 Tue 10:00 AM
Jan 19 Tue 10:00 AM
Feb 16 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.
Dec 16 Wed 7:00 PM
Jan 20 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 17 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.
Dec 17 Thu 10:00 AM
Jan 21 Thu 10:00 AM
Feb 18 Thu 10:00 AM

Books Are a Blast
All ages
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.
Dec 29 Tue 10:30 AM

Winter Reading Program
School age
Let’s read up a blizzard! Check out a book and get a sticker to add to our Winter Reading Club poster.
Jan 2 - Feb 27

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.
Jan 26 Tue 10:30 AM

Fabulous Five Senses
2 to 5 years old with adult
Joe Pipik’s Backpack Puppets use dinosaur friends to explore the five senses in this fun variety show.
Feb 27 Sat 10:30 AM

Perry Hall [ more about this branch ]
410-887-5195

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.
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
(Additional 9:30 AM sessions on Tuesdays will be offered beginning February 2, 2010)

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

Print Your Own Holiday Cards
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Print your own holiday cards using recycled Styrofoam meat/vegetable/fruit trays. Learn basic relief printing techniques while making an edition of five holiday cards. Bring a clean Styrofoam tray.
Dec 1 Tue 6:30 PM

Allison Fisher Teen Video Challenge Awards
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join Fox 45 and BCPL in celebrating the winners of our first Allison Fisher Teen Video Challenge!
Dec 3 Thu 7:00 PM

Arnolia United Methodist Church Handbell Choir
Family – all ages
Join us to ring in the holiday season with the Celebration Ringers from Arnolia United Methodist Church.
Dec 8 Tue 7:00 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.
Dec 10 Thu 7:00 PM
Jan 14 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 11 Thu 7:00 PM

Special Performance Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join singer/songwriter Pat Hundley for music and movement!
Dec 30 Wed 10:30 AM

Computer Know-How At Your Library
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Jan 7 Thu 9:30 AM
Feb 4 Thu 9:30 AM

Transform a T-shirt
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn to revamp an old T-shirt into a stylish design and/or accessories. Bring one or more T’s to revamp and a pair of scissors, no sewing skills required.
Jan 9 Sat 2:00 PM

Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Jan 14 Thu 9:30 AM
Feb 11 Thu 9:30 AM

Perry Hall Reading Group
Adult
Join us in a discussion. January, Dewey by Vicki Myron; February, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.
Jan 21 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 18 Thu 7:00 PM

Toddler Story 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. Registration required.
Jan 28 Thu 10:30 AM
Feb 25 Thu 10:30 AM

Books Are a Blast
All ages
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.
Jan 29 Fri 10:30 AM

Valentine Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying holiday stories, activities and songs together at this special story time.
Feb 10 Wed 10:30 AM

Presidents’ Day Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying holiday stories, activities and songs together at this special story time.
Feb 17 Wed 10:30 AM

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.
Feb 11 Thu 2:00 PM

Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Feb 18 Thu 9:30 AM

Vegetable Gardening Class
Adult
Baltimore county master gardener offers tips for growing traditional and unique vegetables. Registration required.
Feb 27 Sat 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Pikesville [ more about this branch ]
410-887-1234

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

Anime Fun
Teen
Join us and view new releases and old favorites.
Dec 2 Wed 7:00 PM
Jan 20 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 17 Wed 7:00 PM

Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth to 23 months with adult
Join us for simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby. Registration required.
Dec 5 Sat 10:30 AM
Dec 19 Sat 10:30 AM
Dec 23 Wed 10:30 AM
Jan 2 Sat 10:30 AM
Jan 6 Wed 10:30 AM
Jan 16 Sat 10:30 AM
Jan 20 Wed 10:30 AM
~~Feb 6 Sat 10:30 AM~~ Cancelled due to inclement weather
Feb 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Feb 24 Wed 10:30 AM

The Friends of the Pikesville Library
Guest Speaker Series

Adult – Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Jill Jonnes
Dec 2 — This historian and author captures Eiffel’s engineering genius in her new book Eiffel’s Tower.

Earle Havens
Dec 9 — Who was Alexandre Vattemare? Join the curator of the rare books department at the Sheridan Libraries, Johns Hopkins University, when he tells "The True Story of Alexandre Vattemare."

Dr. George Scheper
Dec 16 — Experience the culture of the Mayan world when the director of Interdisciplinary Humanities Program for Adults, CCBC-Essex, discusses "Romancing the Maya: An Exploration of the Mayan Culture."

Dr. Barry Lanman
Dec 23 — Learn more about our county’s place in American history when the professor of humanities, UMBC, invites us to enjoy his book Baltimore County, Celebrating a Legacy, 1659-2009.
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS.

Delegate Sandy Berger
Jan 6 — Join the 41st district delegate when he discusses "The State of Our State."

Jean Marbella
Jan 13 — Welcome this Baltimore Sun columnist when she shares a timely topic "News of the Day."

Mark Malinowski
Jan 20 — WBJC's on-air-host presents "All About Classical Music."

Dr. Judy Meltzer
Jan 27 — Learn more about Jewish tradition and folklore when we welcome back the director of the Stulman Center for Adult Learning, Chizuk Amuno Congregation, as she presents "Demons, Dybbuks and Golems, Oh My!: Folklore and Magic in Jewish Tradition."

Wilson Watson
Feb 3 — Enjoy a nostalgic hour
"Remembering FDR" with our noted educator/lecturer.

Jerry Mandelberg
Feb 10 — This lecturer and presenter of courses on popular American culture will make us want to sway to the music of the "Big Bands: Tommy Dorsey."

H. Allen Black III
Feb 17 — Attorney Black, of Winston and Strawn Attorney, LLP, presents "The Rise of Modern Day Piracy."

Tyler Gearhart
Feb 24 — The executive director of Preservation Maryland presents "Historic Preservation: Past, Present and Future."

Books Are a Blast
All ages
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.
Dec 6 Sun 2:00 PM

Mastering the College Application Essay
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Topics covered include planning the essay, organizing the essay and pitfalls to avoid. Models and handouts provided.
Dec 7 Mon 7:00 PM

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies
Birth through 10 months with adult
Babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies or held in loving arms. Parents learn breathing and relaxation techniques. Registration required.
Dec 9 Wed 10:30 AM

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.
Dec 9 Wed 7:00 PM
Jan 13 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 10 Wed 7:00 PM

Toddler Story 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. Registration required.
Dec 10 Thu 10:30 AM
Jan 14 Thu 10:30 AM
Jan 28 Thu 10:30 AM
Feb 11 Thu 10:30 AM
Feb 25 Thu 10:30 AM

Chapter Three
Adult
Join Pikesville’s book club for a lively book discussion. Call for important preparation information.
Dec 16 Wed 7:00 PM
Jan 27 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 24 Wed 7:00 PM

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.
Jan 24 Sun 2:00 PM

Cartooning for Chillin’ Characters and Cool Kids
School age
Young Rembrandts encourages and teaches drawing skills to young children through fun winter images and characters. Registration required.
Feb 1 Mon 7:00 PM

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots
11 to 24 months with adult
Crawlers and walkers playfully practice yoga postures while they are standing, sitting up, walking or jumping. Registration required.
Feb 10 Wed 10:30 AM

"Spice" It Up
All ages
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah "Spice" Kleinmann! Enjoy songs about winter weather and celebrate being alive!
Feb 21 Sun 2:00 PM

Randallstown [ more about this branch ]
410-887-0770

WrestleMania Reading Challenge
Enter to win a trip for two to WrestleMania XXVI and other cool prizes. Read and submit a reading log of a combined total of 10 books, graphic novels or magazines and design a bookmark around a slogan that promotes reading. Sponsored by YALSA and World Wrestling Entertainment. Entry forms available from your librarian through January 12.

4 Youth, by Youth
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join us to find out about how to give back to your community, get ready for college and learn about entrepreneurship. Student service learning hours may be earned.
Wednesdays 3:30 PM-5:00 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.
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30 AM

Yu-Gi-Oh!
Teen
Meet other fans of Yu-Gi-Oh! in the Randallstown Teen Area. Special anime screenings to be announced.
Wednesdays 3:30 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.
Saturdays 11:00 AM

Teen Gaming
Teen
Try your skills at Rock Band, Guitar Hero and other fun Wii and Xbox 360 games. Registration required.
Dec 1 Tue 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Dec 15 Tue 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Dec 29 Tue 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Jan 12 Tue 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Jan 26 Tue 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Feb 9 Tue 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Feb 23 Tue 3:30 PM-5:00 PM

Mastering the College Application Essay
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Topics covered include planning the essay, organizing the essay and
pitfalls to avoid. Models and handouts provided.
Dec 2 Wed 7:00 PM

Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Dec 5 Sat 9:00 AM
Jan 2 Sat 9:00 AM
~~Feb 6 Sat 9:00 AM~~ Cancelled due to inclement weather

Anime Drawing for Teens
Teens – age 11 to 17
Join K. Michael Crawford and learn how to bring your imagination to life with anime!
Dec 7 Mon 6:00 PM

Cartooning for Chillin’ Characters and Cool Kids
School age
Young Rembrandts encourages and teaches drawing skills to young children through fun winter images and characters. Registration required.
Dec 8 Tue 6:30 PM

Books Are a Blast
All ages
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.
Dec 9 Wed 10:30 AM

The Bookends
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. December, The Christmas Letters by Bret Nicholaus; January, The Help by Kathryn Stockett; February, Song Yet Sung by James McBride.
Dec 9 Wed 7:00 PM
Jan 13 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 10 Wed 7:00 PM

Small Business Counseling
Adult
Advisers from the Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center offer free counseling. Call to register one week in advance for a one-hour appointment.
Dec 10 Thu 10:00 AM
Jan 14 Thu 10:00 AM
Feb 11 Thu 10:00 AM

Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Dec 12 Sat 9:00 AM
Jan 9 Sat 9:00 AM
Feb 13 Sat 9:00 AM

Introduction to Microsoft Word
13 years old and up
Taught by Verizon Helping Hands. Required registration begins one week in advance.
Dec 19 Sat 9:00 AM
Jan 16 Sat 9:00 AM
Feb 20 Sat 9:00 AM

Caterpillars, Crabs and Carle
Preschool
Young Rembrandts’ teachers inspire young children to draw with a focus on Eric Carle’s classic stories. Registration required.
Jan 2 Sat 2:00 PM

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.
Jan 6 Wed 10:30 AM

Portrait Drawing Workshop
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens learn simple rules for creating proportions, modeling and shading portrait artwork.
Jan 8 Fri 3:30 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.
Saturdays, Jan 9-Feb 20 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Randallstown Tween Book Club
10 to 12 years old
Discuss fun and exciting books. A brand new copy of the featured book is yours to keep. Books and snacks provided by the Friends of the Randallstown Library. January, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 4: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney; February, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Registration required.
Jan 11 Mon 7:00 PM
~~Feb 8 Mon 7:00 PM~~ THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Dreamers of Tomorrow Book Club
Teen
Share your ideas in a relaxed, fun setting. A brand-new free copy of the featured book is yours to keep. January, Dreamers bring their favorite books to share; February, Copper Sun by Sharon Draper.
Jan 21 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 18 Thu 7:00 PM

Picture Book Laboratory
Teens – age 11 to 17
Kevin Sherry of Squidfire Productions presents a workshop on how to write and illustrate your own book!
Jan 23 Sat 2:00 PM

"Spice" It Up
All ages
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah "Spice" Kleinmann! Enjoy songs about winter weather and celebrate being alive!
Jan 30 Sat 2:00 PM

Make a Duct Tape Wallet or Clutch
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens learn to make a duct tape wallet or clutch purse.
Feb 8 Mon 6:00 PM - Cancelled

Underground Railroad, Not a Subway
Schroeder Cherry Puppets tells the story of how slaves were moved to freedom by way of an underground railroad. Sponsored by the Friends of the Randallstown Library.
Feb 20 Sat 2:00 PM

Reisterstown [ more about this branch ]
410-887-1165

Discovery Club
Teen
Teens in middle school can explore new ideas and build leadership skills. Make the future better for yourself and others! In partnership with Camp Fire USA.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except Jan 18 and Feb 15
3:00 PM
(Cancelled on Monday, Feb 8; Tuesday, Feb 9; and Wednesday, Feb 10)

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

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.
Dec 10 Thu 10:30 AM
Jan 14 Thu 10:30 AM
Jan 28 Thu 10:30 AM
Feb 11 Thu 10:30 AM
Feb 25 Thu 10:30 AM

Reisterstown Readers
Adult
Join us for a lively book discussion. December, Emma by Jane Austen; January, Audition by Barbara Walters; February, Candide by Voltaire.
Dec 10 Thu 7:00 PM
Jan 14 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 11 Thu 7:00 PM

We Love the Winter Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about winter.
Dec 28 Mon 10:30 AM

Books Are a Blast
All ages
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.
Jan 2 Sat 2:00 PM

"Spice" It Up
All ages
Sing wintry songs and move with Deborah "Spice" Kleinmann! Enjoy songs about winter weather and celebrate being alive!
Jan 9 Sat 2:00 PM

Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots
11 to 24 months with adult
Crawlers and walkers playfully practice yoga postures while they are standing, sitting up, walking or jumping. Registration required.
Jan 12 Tue 10:15 AM

Thanks for Helping Me Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about thanking friends who help us.
Jan 25 Mon 10:30 AM

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.
Jan 30 Sat 10:30 AM

Let’s Visit Space Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and activities about space.
Feb 22 Mon 10:30 AM

Rosedale [ more about this branch ]
410-887-0513

Storyville is an interactive learning center for young children, birth to age 5, to enjoy with their parents and caregivers. Come visit Storyville, where joyful play is learning. Storyville is a Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library project.

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

Toddler Story 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. Registration required.
Tuesdays 10:30 AM

4 Youth, by Youth
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Join us to find out about how to give back to your community, get ready for college and learn about entrepreneurship. Student service learning hours may be earned. Registration required.
Tuesdays 3:30 PM-5:00 PM

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 AM

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.
Dec 4 Fri 10:30 AM

Résumé Writing Workshop
Adult
Learn tips and tricks for creating a successful résumé.
Dec 7 Mon 6:00 PM
Jan 11 Mon 6:00 PM
~~Feb 8 Mon 6:00 PM~~ THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Small Business Counseling
Adult
Advisers from the Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center offer free counseling. Call to register one week in advance for a one-hour appointment.
Dec 9 Wed 10:00 AM
Jan 13 Wed 10:00 AM
Feb 10 Wed 10:00 AM

Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Dec 10 Thu 9:00 AM
Dec 19 Sat 9:00 AM
Jan 14 Thu 9:00 AM
Jan 23 Sat 9:00 AM
Feb 11 Thu 9:00 AM
Feb 20 Sat 9:00 AM

Creating Videos for the Web
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn tips and techniques to create professional-quality videos for posting on the Internet. Basic skills for creating interesting and visually appealing Web videos and the legal and ethical aspects of posting videos on the Web will be covered.
Dec 10 Thu 5:30 PM

Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Dec 17 Thu 9:00 AM
Jan 21 Thu 9:00 AM
Jan 30 Sat 9:00 AM
Feb 18 Thu 9:00 AM
Feb 27 Sat 9:00 AM

Portrait Drawing Workshop
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens learn simple rules for creating proportions, modeling and shading portrait artwork.
Jan 4 Mon 4:00 PM

Fabulous Five Senses
2 to 5 years old with adult
Joe Pipik’s Backpack Puppets use dinosaur friends to explore the five senses in this fun variety show.
Jan 8 Fri 10:30 AM

Knitting with Carolyn
Adult
Learn tricks and tips for your knitting projects from expert Carolyn Weaver.
Jan 12 Tue 7:00 PM
Jan 26 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 9 Tue 7:00 PM
Feb 23 Tue 7:00 PM

Cartooning for Chillin’ Characters and Cool Kids
School age
Young Rembrandts encourages and teaches drawing skills to young children through fun winter images and characters. Registration required.
Jan 16 Sat 2:00 PM

Books Are a Blast
All ages
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.
Jan 22 Fri 10:30 AM

Towson [ more about this branch ]
410-887-6166

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.

16th Annual Friends of the Towson Library Book Donation Drive
The Friends of the Towson Library are accepting donations of nearly new adult and children’s books, DVDs and CDs. Receipt available upon request.

School Art Display
Artwork provided by local schools.
December, Ridge Ruxton Elementary; January, Riderwood Elementary; February, Rodgers Forge Elementary and St. Paul’s School for Girls.

Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Simple stories, rhymes, fingerplays and music for you and your baby. Registration required.
Tuesdays 10:30 AM
Wednesdays 10:30 AM

Friday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, activities and songs with your child. Caregivers welcome.
Fridays, except Dec 25 and Jan 1 10:30 AM

Small Business Counseling
Adult
Register for a free individual appointment with an adviser from the Small Business Resource Center.
Dec 1 Tue 10:00 AM
Feb 2 Tue 10:00 AM

ESOL Café
Adult
Improve your English language skills through conversation in our café.
Dec 2 Wed 7:00 PM
Dec 16 Wed 7:00 PM
Jan 6 Wed 7:00 PM
Jan 20 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 3 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 17 Wed 7:00 PM

Make a Duct Tape Wallet or Clutch
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Teens learn to make a duct tape wallet or clutch purse.
Dec 5 Sat 11:00 AM

Build a Gingerbread House
Family – all ages
Build a gingerbread house of your
own and listen to stories. All supplies provided. Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Towson Library.
Dec 5 Sat 2:00 PM

Maryland Insurance Administration
Adult
Stop by our table to gather information and ask questions about any kind of insurance coverage.
Dec 8 Tue 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Coffee Conversations
Adult
Join us in the café as we share thoughts and ideas about our favorite books. Coffee provided.
Dec 9 Wed 11:00 AM
Jan 13 Wed 11:00 AM
Feb 10 Wed 11:00 AM

Music of the Season!
Family – children under 6 with adult
The five-octave handbell ensemble of Towson Presbyterian Church offers a program of sacred, classical and secular music in our Rotunda.
Dec 13 Sun 2:00 PM

Celebration Ringers of Arnolia United Methodist Church
Family – children under 6 with adult
Enjoy songs of the season played by the handbell choir in our Rotunda.
Dec 16 Wed 7:00 PM

Towson Book Club
Adult
Join our book discussions! December, Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri; January, Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe (in coordination with the "Forever Free" exhibit); February, When the Elephants Dance by Tess Uriza Holthe.
Dec 17 Thu 7:00 PM
Jan 28 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 25 Thu 7:00 PM

Morning Melodies
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy a musical story time in the castle with Emily Casey! Sponsored by the Friends of the Towson Library.
Dec 26 Sat 11:00 AM
Jan 2 Sat 11:00 AM

Computer Know-How at Your Library
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Jan 2 Sat 9:15 AM
~~Feb 6 Sat 9:15 AM~~ Cancelled due to inclement weather

Introduction to the Internet
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Jan 9 Sat 9:15 AM
Feb 13 Sat 9:15 AM

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 dogs are friendly, nonjudgmental and good listeners.
Saturdays, Jan 9-Feb 27
11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Fabulous Five Senses
2 to 5 years old with adult
Joe Pipik’s Backpack Puppets use dinosaur friends to explore the five senses in this fun variety show.
Jan 9 Sat 11:00 AM

Biography Book Club
Adult
"Two European Queens and Their Daughters" facilitated by Jane Byers of Towson University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. January, Queen Isabella of Spain and daughter Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII; February, Queen Victoria of England and daughter, Empress Frederick of Germany. The recommended book is In Triumph’s Wake: Royal Mothers, Tragic Daughters and the Price They Paid for Glory by Julia Gelardi.
Jan 15 Fri 10:00 AM-Noon
Feb 19 Fri 10:00 AM-Noon

Introduction to the Internet, Part II
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Jan 16 Sat 9:15 AM
Feb 20 Sat 9:15 AM

~~Mutts Gone Nuts~~ (EVENT CANCELLED. SEE BELOW FOR SUBSTITUTE EVENT.)
All ages – children under 6 with adult
A favorite of family audiences, Jessie and James showcase their daring dogs doing terrific tricks while bringing young and old alike together in a hilarious fun-filled program that you must see to believe.
Jan 16 Sat 11:00 AM

Icicle Ball
All ages – children under 6 with adult
Pam the Kindersinger celebrates winter through music, humor, fun, ventriloquism and audience participation.

Jan 16 Sat 11:00 AM

Books Are a Blast
All ages
Join Beowulf T. Wonderbunny and
Tom Lilly as they amaze and delight with magic, juggling and balloon tricks. Plus, the audience meets Pinky and Floyd, the world’s fastest bookworms, and Beowulf’s very own bookmobile.
Jan 23 Sat 11:00 AM

Nuts and Bolts of Starting and Planning Your Business
Adult
The Small Business Development Center at Towson University teaches you how to write a business plan and other aspects of starting a business. Registration required.
Jan 26 Tue 2:00 PM

Creating Videos for the Web
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Learn tips and techniques to create professional-quality videos for posting on the Internet. Basic skills for creating interesting and visually appealing Web videos and the legal and ethical aspects of posting videos on the Web will be covered.
Jan 27 Wed 7:00 PM

Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation
The national traveling exhibition that focuses on Lincoln’s quest to restore a Union divided by Civil War, will be at the Towson Library from January 21-March 5. Organized by the Huntington Library, San Marino, CA and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, New York City, in cooperation with American Library Association, this free exhibition shows how Lincoln’s beliefs about freeing the slaves were transformed by war-time developments. Made possible by major grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

Lincoln’s Emancipation: Myths and Realities
Adult
Dr. Jean Baker, professor of history at Goucher College, covers President Lincoln’s journey toward an understanding that he must free the slaves through a proclamation issued under his authority as a military commander and also the skepticism and myths that have attached themselves to this essential document in our history.
Jan 25 Mon 7:00 PM

Presidential Celebration
Family – all ages
Learn about the presidents and enjoy stories, arts and crafts. Hosted by Stevenson University’s chapter of Kappa Delta Pi honor society for educators.
~~Feb 6 Sat 1:00 PM-3:00 PM~~ Cancelled due to inclement weather

The Life of a Civil War Soldier
All ages – children under 6 with adult
The Gettysburg National Military Park Traveling Trunk uses clothing, military accoutrements, photographs, music and literature to introduce the life of a Civil War Soldier. Sponsored by the Friends of the Towson Library.
Feb 9-Feb 19

Black Slave Culture
Adult
To what extent did slaves create their own culture? Was the slave family a "survival mechanism"? Dr. Lester Brooks, professor of history, Anne Arundel Community College, examines the culture created by slaves and addresses the issue of slaves being proactive agents in their circumstances, rather than passive victims. Sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University.
Feb 13 Sat 2:00 PM

The Emancipation Proclamation and the Tactics of Black Liberation in the Americas
Adult
Dr. Omar H. Ali, department of history at Towson University, discusses Lincoln’s emancipation of 1863 within the broader struggles for freedom in the Americas, as well as parallels between the uses of Lincoln’s emancipation and those made with Lord Dunmore’s in colonial Virginia during the American Revolution and Simon Bolivar’s during Colombia’s struggle for independence against Spain.
Feb 20 Sat 3:30 PM

Let Freedom Ring
All ages – children under 6 with adult
From spirituals to Civil War ballads, Ray Owen introduces us to the uniquely American music of this time period. Sponsored by the Friends of the Towson Library.
Feb 27 Sat 11:00 AM

Rock ’n’ Read
School age
Join local teacher Justin Pugh as he sings fun songs and encourages children to read through original lyrics and tunes.
Jan 30 Sat 11:00 AM

Sunday Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Enjoy stories, activities and songs with your child.
Jan 31 Sun 1:30 PM
Feb 28 Sun 1:30 PM

Sunday Baby Boosters Story Time
Birth through 23 months with adult
Simple stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music for you and your baby. Registration required.
Jan 31 Sun 2:30 PM
Feb 28 Sun 2:30 PM

White Marsh [ more about this branch ]
410-887-5097

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.
Thursdays, except Dec 24
9:30 AM & 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.
Dec 1 Tue 10:30 AM
Dec 15 Tue 10:30 AM
Dec 29 Tue 10:30 AM
Jan 5 Tue 10:30 AM
Jan 19 Tue 10:30 AM
Jan 26 Tue 10:30 AM
Feb 2 Tue 10:30 AM
Feb 16 Tue 10:30 AM
Feb 23 Tue 10:30 AM

21-Day Book Club
Adult
Join other readers in a lively book discussion. December, Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton; January and February, call for important preparation information.
Dec 2 Wed 7:00 PM
Jan 6 Wed 7:00 PM
Feb 3 Wed 7:00 PM

Computer Know-How
at Your Library
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Dec 5 Sat 9:00 AM
Jan 9 Sat 9:00 AM
~~Feb 6 Sat 9:00 AM~~ Cancelled due to inclement weather

Winter 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 about winter.
Dec 8 Tue 10:30 AM

Caterpillars, Crabs and Carle
Preschool
Young Rembrandts’ teachers inspire young children to draw with a focus on Eric Carle’s classic stories. Registration required.
Dec 9 Wed 2:00 PM

Mutts Gone Nuts
All ages – children under 6 with adult
A favorite of family audiences, Jessie and James showcase their daring dogs doing terrific tricks while bringing young and old alike together in a hilarious fun-filled program that you must see to believe.
Dec 12 Sat 2:00 PM

Introduction to E-mail
13 years old and up
Required registration begins one week in advance.
Dec 19 Sat 9:00 AM Jan 23 Sat 9:00 AM
Feb 20 Sat 9:00 AM

Rock ’n’ Read
School age
Join local teacher Justin Pugh as he sings fun songs and encourages children to read through original lyrics and tunes.
Jan 2 Sat 11:00 AM

Thank You Month 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 about National Thank You Month.
Jan 12 Tue 10:30 AM

Space 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 about space.
Feb 9 Tue 10:30 AM

Cartooning for Chillin’ Characters and Cool Kids
School age
Young Rembrandts encourages and teaches drawing skills to young children through fun winter images and characters. Registration required.
Feb 27 Sat 2:00 PM

Woodlawn [ more about this branch ]
410-887-1336

Tutoring
Teen – ages 11 to 17
Free homework help in all academic subjects, except foreign language. Registration required.
Mondays, except Jan 18 and Feb 15
3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Cancelled February 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.
Fridays 10:30 AM

Woodlawn Book Club
Adult
Join us for lively discussions of great books. New members welcome. Call for details.
Dec 17 Thu 7:00 PM
Jan 21 Thu 7:00 PM
Feb 18 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.
Dec 19 Sat 10:30 AM
Jan 16 Sat 10:30 AM
Feb 20 Sat 10:30 AM

Introduction to African-American Genealogy Online
Adult
Learn how to search for your ancestors online with an emphasis on African-American genealogy and resources. Basic computer/mouse skills recommended. Registration required.
Feb 2 Tue 7:00 PM

Mastering the College Application Essay
Teen - ages 11-17
Topics covered include planning the essay, organizing the essay and pitfalls to avoid. Models and handouts provided.
Feb 16 Tue 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogical Research: Understanding the Basics NEW PROGRAM ADDED!
Adult
Jeff Korman, Enoch Pratt Free Library, introduces would-be genealogists to family history research in Maryland. How to begin, the fundamental print resources and how to use them, where to start online, databases and the best places in Maryland to conduct research are covered.

Mon Feb 22 7:00 PM

Cartooning for Chillin’ Characters and Cool Kids
School age
Young Rembrandts encourages and teaches drawing skills to young children through fun winter images and characters. Registration required.
Feb 20 Sat 2:00 PM note date change!

~~Historic African-American Communities~~ THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED
Adult
Author Louis Diggs presents a narrated slide show on the history of African-American communities in Baltimore County.
Feb 23 Tue 7:00 PM

Rhythm and Rhymes for Wise Young Minds
School age
Instantly engaging, Jail-D enters the room drumming and rapping, encouraging the audience to join him in a call and response chant. He teaches students how to use their own creativity to write raps to enhance poetry, learn multiplication tables, or spell words. He demonstrates how powerful positive words can build self-esteem and inspire wise young minds.
Feb 27 Sat 2:00 PM

Bring the Family…

An examination of President Lincoln’s efforts toward the abolition of slavery during the Civil War in a six-panel national traveling exhibit of:

Rare historical documents
Period photographs
Engravings
Lithographs
Cartoons
Political ephemera

Organized by The Huntington Library and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in cooperation with the ALA Public Programs Office and funded by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

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FYI ...

Libraries Closed:

Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24

Christmas Day, Friday, December 25

New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, close early at 5:30 p.m.

New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 18

Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15

Phone Numbers:

Administrative Offices

410-887-6100

Baby Boosters / Story Timers

410-887-6127

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library

410-887-3282

Historic Photos for Sale

410-887-6194

Human Resources Job Line

410-887-6177

Maryland Relay for TTY/TDD Users

711

Meeting Room Bookings

410-887-6109

Mobile Library Services

410-887-7586

Shelf Help

410-494-9063

TTY/TICAL

410-821-5705

24-Hour Storyline

410-887-6116

Web Addresses:

BCPL Web Site

http://bcpl.info/index_text.html

Focus on the First Years (Birth to Five)

www.focusonthefirstyears.info

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library

www.foundationforbcpl.org

Infobank – County Business Information

www.bcinfobank.com

Library Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

EXCEPTION: Loch Raven Library

Monday and Wednesday
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Sunday Hours: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

October 5, 2008 – April 26, 2009

Catonsville

Cockeysville

North Point

Pikesville

Randallstown

Rosedale (year round)

Towson (year round)

White Marsh

Because of space limitations in meeting rooms, to be sure of seating, it’s important to plan an early arrival time. Doors open 10 minutes before programs begin. For some programs where a small group is desirable, such as Baby Boosters and hands-on technology, registration is necessary. These programs are noted in the dateLines listing as "registration required," or in the Technology Dashboard. To register, simply call during the week preceding the program.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Eight business days' notice prior to the event is requested.

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