Fun with Animals in Capitol Heights, MD

Paws and Relax before Finals

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch · 1811 Woodlawn Dr, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207, Gwynn Oak, MD

De-stress before finals with our therapy dog, Silas! You can also relax with some stress-relief art activities.

A Solo Exhibition by Connie Matricardi | Fabric Portraits: Older Women in the Arts

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

A Solo Exhibition by Connie Matricardi | Fabric Portraits: Older Women in the Arts April 10 – May 8, 2026 2nd Floor Hallway Connie Matricardi presents a series of fabric portraits celebrating women artists who have sustained lifelong creative practices. Each 12 x 16” mixed-media work combines...

Paws to Read

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD

Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs.

Animal Ambassadors

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · 8604 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, Randallstown, MD · Ages 8+

Learn facts about a variety of animals, including snakes, lizards and tortoises, while engaging with them. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Hill City Howlers at Delmarva Shorebirds

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 11:05 PM UTC · Arthur W. Perdue Stadium · 6400 Hobbs Rd, Salisbury, MD

MiLB Single-A: Hill City Howlers at Delmarva Shorebirds at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium

Professor Mike's Science and Magic Show

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–6:45 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

He engages his guests with captivating science experiments, incredible magic tricks and lots of laughter, all while encouraging audience participation. Ideal for children 10 and younger, this fun-filled experience combines learning with entertainment, making science both educational and...

Altoona Curve at Chesapeake Baysox

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 10:05 PM UTC · Prince George's Stadium · 11765 Bowie Rd, Bowie, MD

MiLB Double-A: Altoona Curve at Chesapeake Baysox at Prince George's Stadium

Jersey Shore BlueClaws at Frederick Keys

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 10:00 PM UTC · Nymeo Field · 21 Stadium Dr, Frederick, MD

MiLB High-A: Jersey Shore BlueClaws at Frederick Keys at Nymeo Field

Vision Board & Conversation: A Wellness Workshop

In 2 weeks · Tue, May 12, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Cherry Hill · 606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a relaxing, creative workshop in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Reflect on your personal goals, explore what supports your well-being, and design your own vision board using a variety of art supplies. This program has limited spaces and pre-registration is recommended. ..

An Afternoon of Art

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

An afternoon of creativity and celebration. Enjoy refreshments as we showcase the incredible work of ETHS art students and honor the dedication of their AP art students.

Oversized Card Games

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

Play Old Maid or Go Fish using oversized cards. No experience needed.

Visionary Explorers Program

In 1 week · Thu, May 7, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · 8604 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, Randallstown, MD · Ages 6+

American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) and Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) are partnering up once again to offer a series of FREE AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS at BCPL's Randallstown Branch. Students ages 6 and up are encouraged to join us in exploring creative new territory inspired by our most...

Monday Crafternoon

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

Join us every Monday afternoon for a fun craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

May the 4th Be With You Party

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Orleans Street · 1303 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD

Young Jedi and Padawans are invited to a galaxy-far-far-away! Kids will use their creativity to make Star Wars–inspired crafts while celebrating May the 4th!

Crochet and Cookies

In 2 weeks · Mon, May 11, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD

Crochet in a relaxed setting with other fans of the fiber arts at this drop-in event. Bring your projects and learn from each other. Individual instruction not available. Light snacks provided.

DIY Slime

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn · 300 East Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Make your own slime with fun add-ins like glitter. Any slime you make is yours to take home!

[Hold] Maker Monday

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, MD

Dino-centric decorations for SRC.

Agua Fresca: A Taste of Mexican Culture

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue · 1531 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Teens will explore Mexican food traditions by learning about agua fresca, a popular fresh fruit drink enjoyed throughout Mexico. Participants will prepare simple, no-cook aguas frescas while discovering the cultural history behind the flavors and the regions they come from.

Flower Art Gift Craft

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Cherry Hill · 606 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD

Celebrate the important people in your life with a meaningful hands-on craft! Teens are invited to create personalized flower-themed art pieces perfect for gifting to someone who inspires, encourages, or supports them. This program has limited spaces, and registration is recommended. To...

Teen Time

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD · Ages 10–17

Join us after school for games, crafts, movies and more. Same day registration at the service desk.

Meet & Greet Star Wars Characters

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 3:45 PM–4:45 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars through quality costumes that portray the villainous, morally ambiguous, or non-partisan characters from the Star Wars universe.

Celebrate Chinese Culture

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

Engage in interactive and fun-filled activities, including mastering the art of using chopsticks, creating intricate paper folds of traditional Chinese cloth, having your name written in Chinese characters, and enjoying cultural dance and fashion performances.

Mental Health Awareness Month

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

To ensure safety and engagement, this program is recommended for adults, teens, and tweens; younger children may not be suited for this activity. Supplies are limited and registration is required.

Comics Swap

In 1 week · Sun, May 3, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD

No need to bring comics to take comics.

Free Comic Book Day: Comics & Crafts

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD · Ages 10–17

Celebrate all things comics and graphic novels and get free comic issues in the teen center.

Anime Craft: Kitsune Mask

In 1 week · Thu, May 7, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Edmondson Avenue · 4330 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Join us at the library to learn about the context behind the fox masks featured in so many great anime like Demon Slayer and Naruto. Comin and create a mask design of your own.

Cockeysville Book Club

In 2 weeks · Mon, May 11, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, MD

Joins us for a discussion of

Pokémon Club

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Get together with other Pokémon enthusiasts for games, crafts and activities.

On the Ball with Spinny

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD

Spinny Johnson performs unique tricks, such as balancing a basketball on a key held tightly between his teeth. Using audience participation, Spinny encourages the audience to believe in themselves and to embrace positive thinking.

Baby Craft Time

In 2 weeks · Mon, May 11, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD · Ages Up to 5

Join us for open-ended art projects as your little one explores different art materials in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Dress for a mess.

Crafts and Conversation

In 1 week · Thu, May 7, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

Make your own simple terrarium. Supplies provided.

LFA Book Club

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

Book Club with Yachad Baltimore

YMCA Head Start Info Table

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · 8604 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, Randallstown, MD

The program also connects parents with resources like health services, nutrition support, and parenting tools to strengthen the whole family.

Amazing Pipe Cleaner Flowers

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cockeysville Branch · 9833 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Cockeysville, MD

Create colorful, handmade blooms. Using simple materials (like pipe cleaners), learn how to twist and shape several types of flowers.

Lttle Chef: Star Wars Day

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD · Ages 18+

Bring your little one to learn cooking skills, such as kitchen safety, layering, measuring, tasting and presentation, as you interact with a delicious recipe. Adult participation is required for this event.

Family Crisis Center Drop-Ins

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

Services are free and provided on a first-come, first-served basis as a collaboration between the Family Crisis Center and the Community Assistance Network.

Mother's Day craft Chapel Valley Apartments

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Mother's Day craft Chapel Valley Apartments

Chill Time

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD · Ages 10–17

Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity.

White Marsh Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Calming Crafternoon: Lavender Sock Bunny

In 3 weeks · Fri, May 15, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pennsylvania Avenue · 1531 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Celebrate the season of Zen with a chill crafternoon at the Pennsylvania Avenue branch! You’ll learn how to make a lavender-scented sock bunny, then explore a few simple breathing techniques with your cuddly new pal.

Owings Mills High School Library @ Lunch

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

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