Events

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

  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, October 15 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.
  • Practice English at the Library
    Thursday, October 15 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
  • Paper Airplane Launch
    Friday, October 16 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Create your paper airplane in our design space. Then launch your airplane across the three-story rotunda to see if it can fly.
  • 13 Going on 30
    Friday, October 16 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm Wish you could be "thirty, flirty and thriving"? Dance to Thriller, sing your heart out with Pat Benatar and quote along with 13 Going on 30 (2004; PG-13) at this special after-hours event.
  • Sensory Story Time
    Saturday, October 17 2026 10:30am - 11:00am 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.
  • Goth Craft Hour
    Saturday, October 17 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm Make a spooky craft while watching animated short films inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe, featuring Bela Lugosi, Roger Corman, Guillermo del Toro and more.
  • Chill Time
    Monday, October 19 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.
  • Changemakers
    Monday, October 19 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm Be introduced to the new traveling exhibit from the Hampton National Historic Site, "Changemakers: The People of Hampton and Their Roles in America's Story."
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, October 20 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, October 20 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Be Social
    Tuesday, October 20 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.
  • Totally Random Monsters
    Wednesday, October 21 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Let fate decide the body parts you use to create a unique monster to go home with you. Roll, spin and flip to randomly choose pieces that go into your design.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, October 22 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.
  • Book Buzz & Towson Book Club
    Thursday, October 22 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm Looking for your next great read? Our Collection Development librarians share what they've been reading. After Book Buzz, stay for a lively discussion of James by Percival Everett.
  • Story Time at Lake Roland Park
    Friday, October 23 2026 10:00am - 11:00am Join librarians from the Towson Branch at Lake Roland Park for an outdoor reading and crafting event.
  • Paws to Read
    Saturday, October 24 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 today.
  • Author Visit With Duncan Tonatiuh
    Saturday, October 24 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a visit from author Duncan Tonatiuh.  
  • Baby Craft Time
    Monday, October 26 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, October 26 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, October 27 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, October 27 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Spooky Dance Party
    Wednesday, October 28 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Move and groove to festive beats at our spooky dance party. Costumes welcome but not required.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, October 29 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.
  • Practice English at the Library
    Thursday, October 29 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
  • DIY Mini Skateparks
    Friday, October 30 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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.
  • Haunted Potions
    Saturday, October 31 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Step into our haunted laboratory for bewitching fun. Mix mysterious ingredients, like eye of newt, fairy dust and frog slime, to make your own potion. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
  • Pumpkin Drop
    Sunday, November 01 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm Give your jack-o'-lantern one last time to shine as we drop it down our three-story rotunda. Bring your pumpkins and find out which one makes the biggest splatter.
  • Be Social
    Monday, November 02 2026 10:30am - 11:00am 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, November 02 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, November 03 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Design Your Own Pokémon Card
    Tuesday, November 03 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm Create a Pokémon that has never been caught before. Choose your Pokémon's looks, powers and name to create your own unique Pokémon card. Limited space available; first come, first served.
  • Build With Us
    Wednesday, November 04 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Bring your creativity and build with different materials.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, November 05 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.
  • Practice English at the Library
    Thursday, November 05 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
  • Anime Club
    Friday, November 06 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts. Snacks provided.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Saturday, November 07 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Bingo Day
    Saturday, November 07 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm Play bingo and win prizes. Supplies provided. Space is limited.
  • Baby Craft Time
    Monday, November 09 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, November 09 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, November 09 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, November 10 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, November 10 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, November 12 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, November 12 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.
  • Practice English at the Library
    Thursday, November 12 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
  • Paws to Read
    Friday, November 13 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 today.
  • Fairy Houses, Gnome Homes and Elf Abodes
    Saturday, November 14 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Using recycled materials and things found in nature, build your own tiny home.
  • Broken Crayon Mosaics
    Monday, November 16 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Upcycle old broken crayons into unique art inspired by mosaics. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
  • Chill Time
    Monday, November 16 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, November 17 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, November 17 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Be Social
    Tuesday, November 17 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.
  • Be Playful
    Wednesday, November 18 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Come be playful and engage with your child as they learn through play. Enjoy our passive play stations as your child builds communication, early learning and reading skills.
  • Infant Story Time: Babies and Books
    Thursday, November 19 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, November 19 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm Join us for a lively discussion of The Lost Story: A Novel by Meg Shaffer.
  • Practice English at the Library
    Thursday, November 19 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm Improve your daily English skills at the library. ESOL lessons are for speakers of any language.
  • The Art of the Tintype With Photographer Marie Machin
    Saturday, November 21 2026 10:30am - 3:30pm Learn about the vintage process experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Enter the drawing to win a same-day tintype portrait session. Have a digital photo taken with a retro paper moon background.
  • Turkey Puppet Craft
    Saturday, November 21 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Celebrate the season by creating a fun turkey puppet.
  • Baby Craft Time
    Monday, November 23 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, November 23 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, November 24 2026 9:30am - 10:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Family and Friends Story Time
    Tuesday, November 24 2026 10:30am - 11:00am Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
  • Creative Reuse
    Wednesday, November 25 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Use your imagination to create with cardboard tubes. Supplies provided; first come, first served. Space is limited.
  • Digging It With Science Heroes
    Friday, November 27 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive STEM show for the whole family.
  • Paws to Read
    Saturday, November 28 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 today.
  • Chill Time
    Monday, November 30 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, December 04 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm Watch and discuss all things anime while hanging out with fellow enthusiasts. Snacks provided.
  • Be Social
    Monday, December 07 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.