Things to Do This Week in Hydes, MD

Your weekly guide to events and activities in Hydes, MD. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.

48 results found

Kids

Geoff Bennett: "Black Out Loud"

Starts in 5 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

The award-winning co-anchor of PBS NewsHour presents a sweeping and insightful retrospective on the history of Black comedy in America. Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in shaping the American sense of humor. The 1990s showcased a golden era for Black comedy, highlighted by the...

Free

Q&A With the Small Business Administration

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 20, 1:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Randallstown Branch · 8604 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, Randallstown, MD

Whether you want to start a business or are interested in learning to improve the business you have, the SBA can assist you. Schedule an appointment here . Walk-ins welcomed as time allows.

Free

Get Your Poetry On

Starts in 4 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD · Ages 55+

Participants should bring eight copies of one original poem to share and review with the group. No experience necessary. If possible, please email your poem in advance to fallon@umbc.edu. Please also review program guidelines . Michael Fallon is the senior lecturer emeritus in English at University.

Kids

Live Music: Seth Kibel Celebrates National Library Week!

Starts in 5 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM UTC · Light Street · 1251 Light Street, Baltimore, MD

Join us to celebrate National Library Week! You will be confusing Light Street with Bourbon Street as you hear the traditional jazz sounds of clarinetist Seth Kibel and his New Orleans-flavored band making music and spreading joy in the library. Weather permitting, the band will lead a parade...

The Sage of Baltimore: H.L. Mencken

Starts in 4 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Canton · 1030 South Ellwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Henry Mencken: a journalist, author, arbiter of the American language, opinion maker, ultimately a literary giant, and always, native Baltimorean. His Scopes trial reporting skewered the sacred cows of the time; his literate magazine work with the Smart Set and American Mercury raised the level of..

Spring into Stories Interactive Read-a-loud

Starting soon · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM UTC · Govans · 5714 Bellona Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Join us for an interactive read-a-loud of Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi’s Pop! Goes the nursery rhyme! Make a puppet and then get ready to POP!

DIY: Fabric on Canvas Masterpiece

Starts in 3 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Orleans Street · 1303 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD

Transform beautiful fabrics into a unique art piece on canvas. Join us for a relaxing and inspiring painting class where adults from all walks of life can come together to create art in a welcoming and supportive space. Let your creativity shine!

KidsFree

Gaming Tournament for Teens

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD · Ages 10–17

Bring your friends, make some new ones and hang out in our teen area. Play Mario Kart and compete to win prizes.

KidsFree

Improv Workshop for Tweens and Teens

In 4 days · Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Reisterstown Branch · 21 Cockeys Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Reisterstown, MD

Participants see their self-confidence increase while exploring their own creativity and learning how group trust and teamwork make for amazing and hilarious improv theater. No prior performance or improv experience necessary.

KidsFree

Canvas Connections

Starts in 3 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch · 1811 Woodlawn Dr, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207, Gwynn Oak, MD

Participants will enjoy a relaxed, welcoming environment where generations can sit side-by-side, share stories, and paint their own canvas masterpiece. Whether it’s a grandparent painting with a grandchild, parents creating alongside their children, or families gathering for a fun creative...

Kids

Craft Goes Nursery Rhyme

Starts in 2 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM UTC · Southeast Anchor · 3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Young children will enjoy a fun, hands-on craft activity inspired by a favorite nursery rhyme. Participants will listen to the rhyme together and then create a simple art project that brings the story to life using child-friendly materials. This activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills,...

KidsFree

Paws to Read

Starts in 3 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, 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 our therapy dog or cat.

Kids

Stop the Bleed Training

Starts in 4 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Waverly · 400 East 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD

The Stop the Bleed campaign by MedStar Health aims to teach community members how to recognize and stop severe bleeding resulting from car accidents, workplace incidents, playground injuries, shootings and larger-scale emergencies like natural disasters. The goal is to create a “community of...

Free

Garden Buddies

Starts in 36 min · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Learn about volunteer opportunities for adults with the Catonsville Library Community Garden.

Poetry-Writing Workshop #7 with Hackerman Writer in Residence Taylor Johnson

Starts in 4 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD

Join 2025-2026 Hackerman Writer in Residence poet Taylor Johnson for the seventh in a monthly poetry-writing workshop series. From October through May, we'll meet for two hours on the third Saturday of every month except December, when we’ll meet on the first Saturday of the month. Registration..

Free

Be Social

In 3 days · Tue, Apr 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Towson Branch · 320 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, Towson, MD

We welcome adults with various physical, sensory, cognitive and developmental disabilities and their caregivers to meet new people, make crafts, play games, enjoy music and more.

KidsFree

Monday Crafternoon

In 2 days · Mon, Apr 20, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

Join us each week for a fun and easy craft. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.

Free

Chair Yoga for Beginners

In 6 days · Fri, Apr 24, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Chair yoga incorporates many of the same principles and poses as traditional yoga but adapts them for a seated position and uses the chair as a prop to hold onto for standing poses.

KidsFree

Visionary Explorers Program

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 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...

Adult Painting Workshop

Starts in 4 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Govans · 5714 Bellona Avenue, Baltimore, MD · Ages 18+

Create your own original artwork led by an instructor. Registration required; email at gvn@prattlibrary.org to register.

KidsFree

New Adult Poker Meetup

In 3 days · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD · Ages 18–25

Bring a friend and meet other fellow players, ages 18-25, to play popular zero stakes or "non-monetary" poker-related card games. Participants should come knowing game basics. Observers welcome.

KidsFree

Early Explorers

Happening now · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

Designed to ignite curiosity, nurture a love for learning and foster valuable social interactions, this program is tailored for children ages birth through 5.

Free

Birding by the Branch

Happening now · Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Engage in urban bird watching, learn tips and tricks for spotting different species, and enjoy communing with the natural settings near your neighborhood branch. During this two-hour program, participants partake in a leisurely walk of roughly one to two miles. Attendees should prepare for walking..

KidsFree

Be Playful

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 22, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play stations as your child builds communication, and early learning and reading skills.

Create a Comic

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn · 300 East Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Learn how to make your very own comic strip at the Brooklyn Branch. Particpants will draw and put together their very own action packed story! Learn about the process behind the scenes of making a comic with this fun craft.

KidsFree

One-Shot Adventures pt.2

In 2 days · Mon, Apr 20, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Woodlawn Branch · 1811 Woodlawn Dr, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207, Gwynn Oak, MD

Grab your dice and roll for initiative. Join us for a drop-in game of Dungeons & Dragons (5E). Players of all skill levels welcome; pre-generated sheets available. Materials included.

Free

Growing Herbs Indoors

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Essex Branch · 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221, Essex, MD

University of Maryland Master Gardeners present a nuts-and-bolts seminar on how to grow herbs indoors. Topics include proper containers, growing mediums, environment, and water and fertilizer.

Microsoft Word 2024

In 2 days · Mon, Apr 20, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Northwood · 4420 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD

In this 2 class session participants will Learn to create, open, format, and save documents in this basic word processing classLearn to use the spelling and grammar featureCreate a bulleted and numbered list, and cut/copy/pasteSelect text, change text formats, margins, and page orientationClass.

Kids

Pop! Goes the Playdate

In 3 days · Tue, Apr 21, 2:30 PM UTC · Light Street · 1251 Light Street, Baltimore, MD · Ages Up to 5

Pop! in for a special Playdate at the Library featuring toys, books, and a simple craft inspired by Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi. Best for ages 0–5 with a caregiver.

Free

LEAP Magic Training

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Owings Mills Branch · 10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Owings Mills, MD

Tired of wading through search results in LEAP for that one item you need? We have all sorts of tips and tricks to get the best results for your customers! Via live, interactive demonstrations we will explore search strategies and explain cataloging practices so you have improved skills for...

KidsFree

Stories and More

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Pikesville Branch · 1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208, Pikesville, MD

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a story and craft. This month: Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato.

KidsFree

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

In 4 days · Wed, Apr 22, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · White Marsh Branch · 8133 Sandpiper Cir, Nottingham, MD 21236, Nottingham, MD

Connect with a SNAP benefit eligibility specialist from CCBC to help locate resources and services to support you and your family.

Free

Garden Group

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Catonsville Branch · 1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD

Connect with the community and beautify the parking lot garden beds by planting, weeding, mulching and watering.