Events

See below for a list of upcoming events at the Towson Library, including many sponsored by the Friends.

  • Hands-on History Craft
    Saturday, July 18 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Until the invention of the metal nib in the 19th century, quill pens were the main tool for writing. Learn how goose feathers are turned into pens and practice writing with a real quill.
  • Sun Prints
    Saturday, July 18 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Learn about cyanotypes, an early photographic process that harnesses the energy of the Sun, then design and develop your own beautiful Prussian blue print.
  • Read With a Ranger
    Monday, July 20 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Meet a park ranger and listen to fun stories full of learning, adventure, creativity and more. Wonderful for young children and their caregivers. All ages of children are welcome to join.
  • Chill Time
    Monday, July 20 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity like Uno, Jenga or button making.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, July 21 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, July 21 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Be Social
    Tuesday, July 21 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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.
  • Read With a Ranger
    Wednesday, July 22 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Meet a park ranger and listen to fun stories full of learning, adventure, creativity and more. Wonderful for young children and their caregivers. All ages of children are welcome to join.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, July 23 2026 10:30am - 11:15am It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
  • Towson Book Club
    Thursday, July 23 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm Join us for a lively discussion of Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.
  • Vision To Learn
    Friday, July 24 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
  • Paws to Read
    Saturday, July 25 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.
  • Toy Taxidermy
    Saturday, July 25 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm Upcycle an old stuffed animal into a unique artistic oddity. Supplies provided.
  • Baby Craft Time
    Monday, July 27 2026 10:30am - 11:30am 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.
  • Chill Time
    Monday, July 27 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity like Uno, Jenga or button making.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, July 28 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, July 28 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • 3D Printing for Beginners
    Tuesday, July 28 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm Let's build things together. During this librarian-guided training, learn the basics of how 3D printing works and become certified to use a branch 3D printer independently.
  • Clay and Shell Necklaces
    Wednesday, July 29 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Use real seashells to stamp intricate patterns into air-dry clay to make your own necklace.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, July 30 2026 10:30am - 11:15am It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
  • Story Time at Lake Roland Park
    Friday, July 31 2026 10:00am - 11:00am Join librarians from the Towson Branch at Lake Roland Park for an outdoor reading and crafting event. Enjoy a walk on the story trail while reading the book together. Followed by a fun craft.
  • Instrument Trial Day
    Saturday, August 01 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Engage in hands-on discovery where professional music educators from The Music Space provide various musical instruments to explore in a fun, supportive environment.
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Saturday, August 01 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm Fairies, lovers and mischief await! Join our table reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Select a role, read along with fellow participants and experience Shakespeare's comedy in a relaxed setting.
  • Be Social
    Monday, August 03 2026 10:30am - 11:30am 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.
  • Chill Time
    Monday, August 03 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity like Uno, Jenga or button making.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, August 04 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, August 04 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Be Involved
    Wednesday, August 05 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Assemble materials for menstruation kits.
  • Design Your Own Pokémon Card
    Wednesday, August 05 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Create a Pokémon that has never been caught before. Choose how your Pokémon looks, its powers and name to create your own unique Pokémon card. Limited space available; first come, first served.
  • Reading the Rainbow
    Wednesday, August 05 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm Celebrate the joy that comes from living your most authentic life with books featuring LGBTQ+ characters, plus a craft.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, August 06 2026 10:30am - 11:15am It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
  • Anime Club
    Friday, August 07 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Summer Teen Book Bundles
    Saturday, August 08 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm Grab a book bundle and beat summer boredom.
  • Flying Saucers Craft
    Saturday, August 08 2026 10:30am - 11:30am The truth is out there. Craft your own UFO with a tractor beam and design a miniature alien to pilot it.
  • Shibori
    Saturday, August 08 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm Learn the basics of shibori, the technique of folding and binding cloth and dipping it in indigo dye to create beautiful, intricate patterns.
  • Baby Craft Time
    Monday, August 10 2026 10:30am - 11:30am 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.
  • Chill Time
    Monday, August 10 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity like Uno, Jenga or button making.
  • Crochet and Cookies
    Monday, August 10 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, August 11 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, August 11 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Be Involved
    Wednesday, August 12 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Assemble materials for menstruation kits.
  • Dino Magic With Mike Rose
    Wednesday, August 12 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Magician Mike Rose has an all-new magic program consisting of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around dinosaurs and archeology.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, August 13 2026 10:30am - 11:15am It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
  • Sensory Story Time
    Thursday, August 13 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm We welcome children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free story time followed by play time. Limited seating available; first come, first served.
  • Black Business Fair
    Friday, August 14 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm Shop local during Black Business Month. Celebrate entrepreneurship and community at this special after-hours market featuring local Black-owned businesses. Outdoor games and refreshments available.
  • Bingo Day
    Saturday, August 15 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
  • Chill Time
    Monday, August 17 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity like Uno, Jenga or button making.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, August 18 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, August 18 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Be Social
    Tuesday, August 18 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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.
  • Vision To Learn
    Wednesday, August 19 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
  • Be Involved
    Wednesday, August 19 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Assemble materials for menstruation kits.
  • Free Youth Hearing Screenings
    Wednesday, August 19 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm Free hearing screenings for ages 3-17 provided by Baltimore County Department of Health Audiology Services. Registration and consent form required.
  • Dino Dig
    Wednesday, August 19 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Discover what lies beneath the sand as you use tools to uncover fossils, shells, teeth and more. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, August 20 2026 10:30am - 11:15am It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
  • Paws to Read
    Saturday, August 22 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Call the Towson Branch at 410-887-6166 to reserve your spot.
  • Queer Film Alliance
    Saturday, August 22 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm Mexican teenagers Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana explore their friendship while struggling with racial and ethnic identity, sexuality and family relationships in 1987 El Paso, Texas.
  • Baby Craft Time
    Monday, August 24 2026 10:30am - 11:30am 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.
  • Chill Time
    Monday, August 24 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Just chill. Come to the Teen Room for a snack and a low-key activity like Uno, Jenga or button making.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, August 25 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, August 25 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Be Involved
    Wednesday, August 26 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Assemble materials for menstruation kits.
  • Paper Airplane Launch
    Wednesday, August 26 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Create your paper airplane in our design space. Then launch your airplane across the 3-story rotunda to see if it can fly.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, August 27 2026 10:30am - 11:15am It's never too early to introduce your baby to books. Discover rhymes, lap bounces, songs and simple stories while connecting with other families.
  • Towson Book Club
    Thursday, August 27 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm Join us for a lively discussion of Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips.
  • Back to School Fun
    Saturday, August 29 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Get ready for the new school year with fun crafts and activities. Design your own tote bag, friendship bracelets, bookmarks, Shrinky Dinks keychains and more.