Events

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

  • Be Social
    Monday, June 01 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, June 01 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, June 02 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, June 02 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Financial Caregiving
    Tuesday, June 02 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm Understand the responsibilities that go along with taking care of someone else's finances as a caregiver.
  • Trains and Tracks
    Wednesday, June 03 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Little train engineers can build tracks, let their imaginations take the lead and send our wooden trains on an adventure.
  • Reading the Rainbow
    Wednesday, June 03 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm Celebrate the joy that comes from living your most authentic life with books featuring LGBTQ+ characters, plus a craft. Join us for a lively discussion of Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, June 04 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, June 05 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Dino Drive-In
    Saturday, June 06 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Craft your vehicle for the Dino Drive-in Theatre.
  • Baby Craft Time
    Monday, June 08 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, June 08 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, June 08 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, June 09 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, June 09 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Plants and Painted Pots
    Tuesday, June 09 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm Decorate a pot and plant a houseplant in it to take home. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
  • Build With Us
    Wednesday, June 10 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Bring your creativity and build with different materials.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, June 11 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, June 11 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.
  • Paws to Read
    Friday, June 12 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 place.
  • Soul Line Dance Party
    Friday, June 12 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm Enjoy an energetic evening of joy, community and fitness at this after-hours social for everyone from total beginners to seasoned dancers. Get out on the floor with the Cha Cha Slide and more.
  • Summer Teen Book Bundles
    Saturday, June 13 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm Grab a book bundle and beat summer boredom.
  • Grow With Me
    Saturday, June 13 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Decorate a pot and plant a plant to take home. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
  • The Magic of Tarot Intensive Workshop
    Saturday, June 13 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm Experience the tarot hands-on with author and tarot expert Michael M. Hughes, who guides participants on a three-hour, highly visual journey. 
  • Chill Time
    Monday, June 15 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.
  • Behind the Book: Mutiny With Noam Scheiber 
    Monday, June 15 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm New York Times labor reporter Noam Scheiber talks about his new book, Mutiny: The Rise and Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class, in conversation with journalist Alec MacGillis. 
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, June 16 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, June 16 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Be Social
    Tuesday, June 16 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.
  • Animals and Their Habitats With Oregon Ridge Nature Center
    Wednesday, June 17 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Meet some of the animals that call Maryland home. Learn about their habitats and how you can make your neighborhood and even your backyard wildlife-friendly.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, June 18 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.
  • Instrument Trial Day
    Saturday, June 20 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.
  • From Twilight Into Sunshine
    Saturday, June 20 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm Public librarian and local historian Ben Egerman discusses Maryland's queer history hidden in plain sight within the pages of local newspapers from the past century.
  • Baby Craft Time
    Monday, June 22 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, June 22 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, June 23 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Rainbow Twirler Craft
    Tuesday, June 23 2026 11:00am - 11:30am After story time, make a rainbow twirler and have fun watching your colors twirl.
  • DIY Mini Skateparks
    Wednesday, June 24 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Turn trash to thrash in this epic hands-on challenge by designing your own mini skatepark from recycled materials. Create gnarly ramps, sick rails and rad obstacles.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, June 25 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.
  • Sensational Stamps
    Thursday, June 25 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm Explore color, texture and patterns as we use everyday objects and ink to make impressions on paper. Dress for a mess.
  • Towson Book Club
    Thursday, June 25 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm Join us for a lively discussion of The Thursday Murder Club (Book 1) by Richard Osman.
  • Paws to Read
    Saturday, June 27 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 place.
  • Queer Film Alliance
    Saturday, June 27 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm A sing-along viewing of Jonathan Larson's revolutionary rock opera, which tells the story of a group of artists struggling to live and pay rent in the gritty background of New York's East Village.
  • Chill Time
    Monday, June 29 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, June 30 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, June 30 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Chester's Magic Shovel With Blue Sky Puppets
    Wednesday, July 01 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Unearth dinosaurs and great storytelling with Blue Sky Puppet Theatre's newest show featuring their original song, "I Dig Reading."
  • Reading the Rainbow
    Wednesday, July 01 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm Celebrate the joy that comes from living your most authentic life with books featuring LGBTQ+ characters, plus a craft. Join us for a lively discussion of Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, July 02 2026 10:30am - 11:00am 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
    Thursday, July 02 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts.
  • Be Social
    Monday, July 06 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, July 06 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 07 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 07 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, July 09 2026 10:30am - 11:00am 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, July 09 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.
  • Paws to Read
    Friday, July 10 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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.
  • Summer Teen Book Bundles
    Saturday, July 11 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm Grab a book bundle and beat summer boredom.
  • Baby Craft Time
    Monday, July 13 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 13 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, July 13 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.
  • Vision To Learn
    Wednesday, July 15 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, July 16 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vision To Learn
    Wednesday, August 19 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm Free eye exams and glasses for registered children provided by Vision To Learn.
  • 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.