Below is a list of events in January and February. For more events click here.
Key
AA Anne Arundel County
B Baltimore City
BC Baltimore County
CC Carroll County
FC Frederick County
HR Harford County
HC Howard County
MC
Montgomery County
PG
Prince George’s County
(for library locations and information see Story Times)
January
Monday 16
B | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Floats, marching bands, choirs. Noon. MLK Boulevard and Eutaw Street, Baltimore. 877-225-8466. www.promotionandarts.org
B | MLK Jr. family festival Tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other heroes from the Civil Rights Movement through performances and stories, art projects and collaborative community activities. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. www.thewalters.org
Thursday 19
HC | LEGO Winterland Learn about famous ice and snow sculptures from around the world, then use LEGO blocks to build a winter creation. 7 p.m. Ages 7 to 11. Registration required. Glenwood Library.
B | Baltimore Boat Show Boats for sale, accessories and plenty of activities for kids. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Adults, $15; kids 15 and under, free. Baltimore Convention Center. www.baltimoreboatshow.com
Friday 20
HC | It’s Summer in Australia G’day mates! Get ready for Australia Day and explore Down Under. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ages 5 to 9. Registration required. East Columbia Library.
HC | pop, pop, popcorn! Celebrate National Popcorn Day with stories, activities, and a snack. 2 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Registration required. Savage Library.
HC | Pirate Fun Explore the colorful world of pirates through stories, songs and a craft. 3 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Tickets required. Central Library.
HC | Craftsravaganza Make winter crafts. 2 to 4 p.m. Elkridge Library.
HC | Putting It All Together With Simple Machines Experiment with all six simple machines to build a complex contraption in the Rube Goldberg tradition. 3 p.m. Ages 9 to 10. Registration required. Glenwood Library.
B | Baltimore Boat Show See 1/19.
Saturday 21
HC | LEGO Winterland 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. See 1/19.
BC | Shazam Magic Magician Peter Wood delights with his witty, interactive and amazing magic show. 10:30 a.m. Towson Library.
HC | Year of the Dragon Stories, songs and activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year. 2 p.m. Ages 2 to 6. Registration required. Elkridge Library.
BC | Urban Pirates Story Time Young buccaneers are taken on a swashbuckling adventure as pirates sail into your branch with songs, games, stories and treasure. 2 p.m. Catonsville Library.
BC | LEGO Fun Create with LEGO blocks. 2 p.m. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required. Cockeysville Library.
B | Baltimore Boat Show 10 a.m.-9 p.m. See 1/19.
Sunday 22
BC | Snowflakes Play snowflake bingo as you walk trails with a naturalist then make a snowflake. 2 p.m. All ages. $5 non-members. Irvine Nature Center. 443-738-9200. www.explorenature.org
HC | CandleKids performing arts series ‘henry and mudge’ Musical based on popular children’s books. 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 to 10. $10. Smith Theatre, Howard Community College, Columbia. www.candlelightconcerts.org/candlekids.html
B | Baltimore Boat Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See 1/19.
Monday 23
HC | Make Your Own Winter Wonderland Winter stories, and create a snow globe. 2 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Elkridge Library.
HC | Discovering Great Artists Learn about the life and methods of history’s greatest artists, then use their techniques to create a piece of art. 1:30 p.m. Ages 6 to 9. Registration required. East Columbia Library.
HC | LEGO Winterland 11 a.m. See 1/19.
HC | Lunar New Year Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with stories, activities and a craft. 2 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Registration required. Savage Library.
BC | LEGO Fun 2 p.m. White Marsh Library. See 1/21.
Thursday 26
BC | LEGO Fun 7 p.m. Arbutus Library. See 1/21.
BC | Kids Game Night Wii, Xbox 360 and board games. 7 p.m. School ages. Catonsville Library.
Friday 27
HC | Penguin Parade Penguin songs, stories and a penguin craft. 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages 3 to 5. Tickets required. East Columbia Library.
Saturday 28
HC | Valentines For The Troops Show your support by making a Valentine card to send to a member of the U.S. Armed Services stationed far from home. 2 to 3:30 p.m. East Columbia Library.
BC | Warm Winter Friends Candy & Cupcake gather around with all their friends to keep “warm” with songs and stories about snow and animals. 10:30 a.m. Randallstown Library.
BC | LEGO Event “Block Party” Spend a morning building. 10 a.m. School ages. Rosedale Library.
BC | Chick-a-dee-dee-dee Short walk to our wildlife blinds to see resident winter birds including chickadee. Then make pinecone birdfeeders. 10:30 a.m. $10 non-members. Irvine Nature Center.
AA | Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser for Special Olympics with music and food. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 410-789-6677. www.plungemd.org
Sunday 29
BC | Puzzle Day Jigsaw puzzles, brainteasers and number puzzles. 2 p.m. Woodlawn Library.
BC | Nature Detectives Learn how to use clues to figure out which animals call Cromwell Valley Park home. 2:30 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Reservations required. $2 members, $4 non-members Willow Grove Nature Education Center, Cromwell Valley Park. 410-887-2503. www.cromwellvalleypark.org
B | Chinese New Year Traditional New Year performances by the Johns Hopkins University Lion Dance Troupe, the Baltimore Chinese School, and more. Noon to 3 p.m. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.
February
Saturday 4
B | LIFE: A Journey Through Time Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs family-friendly concert with photography from LIFE magazine. 11 a.m. $12 to $20. Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore. www.bsomusic.org
BC | Owl Moon Moonlit hike in quiet search of Maryland’s owls. 6 p.m. Ages 8 and up. $10 non-members. Irvine Nature Center.
BC | Urban Pirates 10:30 a.m. Towson Library. See 1/21.
Tuesday 7
BC | Family Game Night Variety of board games. 6 p.m. Pikesville Library.
Thursday 9
HC | Family Movie Showing of “Tangled” with free popcorn. 6:30 p.m. Miller Library.
Friday 10
BC | Urban Pirates Story Time 2 p.m. Essex Library. See 1/21.
BC | Let It Snow Stories and crafts. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. American Sign Language interpreter present. Pikesville Library.
Saturday 11
HC | My Grown-Up and Me crafts Bring a favorite adult to create a seasonal craft made from basket reeds. 2 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Central Library.
HC | Sloppy Saturday Valentine themed crafts. 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 10. Registration required. Glenwood Library.
HC | Chemistry In The Library: Alchemy! A chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society shows how to turn copper into “gold.” Safety goggles provided. Permission slip required. 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. Ages 8 to 12. Registration required. Miller Library.
BC | Valentine Story Time Stories and make a Valentine. 1 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Lansdowne Library.
BC | Zumbatomic Dance fitness for kids Mary Ellen Fromm presents this high-energy kids’ fitness program. 2 p.m. School ages. Sneakers advised. Rosedale Library.
Sunday 12
BC | fabulous february fun Candy & Cupcake enchant with songs and stories about friendship, love and the color red. 2 p.m. Arbutus Library.
BC | Cocoa Creations Learn about the origins of cocoa and make a delicious chocolate treat to take home. 1 p.m. Ages 6 and up. $10 non-members. Irvine Nature Center.
Monday 13
BC | Valentine Story Time 7 p.m. See 2/11.
HC | Elephant and Piggie: Tales of Caring Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Mo Willems’ lovable characters, then make a craft. 2 and 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required. Glenwood Library.
Tuesday 14
HC | We Love Our New Library Stories, a craft, and a mini-tour of new Miller branch. 4:30 and 7 p.m. Ages 5 to 8. Tickets required. Miller Library.
Wednesday 15
HC | Award-Winning Authors and Artists Watch African American children’s authors and artists describe their work through the wonder of web clips. 2 p.m. Ages 5 to 9. Tickets required. East Columbia Library.
HC | Do You See What I See? Explore the science of optical illusions through facts and stories, then create one yourself. 3 p.m. Ages 7 to 11. Registration required. Glenwood Library.
HC | The Beauty of Snowflakes Discover what makes snowflakes so delicate and beautiful, then create one with paper. Ages 5 and up. Tickets required. Central Library.
HC | Valentine’s Day Explore Valentine’s Day gift-giving traditions in America, Japan and South Korea and create edible chocolate and marshmallow goodies to share. 2 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Registration required. Savage Library.
BC | Mo Willems’ Story Time Stories, activities and songs about the works of author Mo Willems. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. White Marsh Library.
Thursday 16
HC | Craftsravaganza See 1/20.
BC | Urban Pirates 2 p.m. Cockeysville Library. See 1/21.
BC | Award-Winning Authors and Artists 2 p.m. See 2/15.
HC | Putting It All Together With Simple Machines 7 p.m. Miller Library. See 1/20.
HC | Magic Tree House egyptian expedition Escape the winter chill by traveling to the Egyptian desert with Jack and Annie. Learn about ancient Egypt, and participate in related activities. 3 and 7 p.m. Ages 6 to 10. Registration required. Glenwood Library.
HC | Celebrate African American History Remember notable African Americans’ contributions, with hands-on activities and a craft. 2 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Savage Library.
Friday 17
HC | Magic Tree House 3 p.m. See 2/16.
HC | Elephant and Piggie: Tales of Caring 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. See 2/13.
HC | Krafty Kidz Jillian Siegle of Krafty Kidz demonstrates how to make variety of crafts. 2 p.m. Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Elkridge Library.
HC | Tales With A Twist Was the Big Bad Wolf framed? Enjoy hilarious rewrites of favorite tales. 2 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Savage Library.
HC | Ready For Mardi Gras Music and scarf activities and then make a Mardi Gras mask. 2 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Tickets required. East Columbia Library.
Saturday 18
BC | LEGO Fun 2 p.m. Cockeysville Library and North Point Library. See 1/21.
BC | Create a Sock Snowman! Pick out a “snow day” book and make a sock snowman. 10 a.m. School ages. Bring a clean adult-sized, white tube sock. Registration required. Rosedale Library.
BC | Zumbatomic Dance Fitness for Kids 2 p.m. Towson Library.
Sunday 19
HR | Maple Magic Learn how to make syrup on nature walk. 2 to 4 p.m. Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton. 410-557-9466.
Tuesday 21
HC | So Just What Is A Book club Anyway? Learn book club tips and tricks and discover great titles for your group to read. 7 p.m. Ages 8 to 11. (parents welcome). Registration required. Miller Library.
BC | Music and Movement Miss Jackie leads singing, dancing, percussive instruments and various movement activities including yoga. 10:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. White Marsh Library.
Wednesday 22
HC | Family Movie Showing of “My Side of the Mountain” with free popcorn. 7 p.m. Central Library.
Thursday 23
BC | Chinese New Year’s Celebration Ring in the Year of the Dragon with stories, games and crafts. 10:30 a.m. School ages. Woodlawn Library.
HC | Leap Year Twist & Shout Celebrate the Leap Year with music and movement. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required. Glenwood Library.
BC | LEGO Fun 6:30 p.m. Randallstown Library. See 1/21.
Saturday 25
B | Peking Acrobats Tumbling, juggling, gymnastics. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $55. Hipodrome Theatre at the France Merrick Performing Arts Center, Baltimore. 410-837-7400. www.france-merrickpac.com
HC | Hooray for Dr. Seuss! Test your knowledge of all things Seuss-like with activities, crafts and fun! 2 p.m. Ages 4 to 8. Registration required. Elkridge Library.
BC | Fabulous February Fun 2 p.m. Perry Hall. See 2/12.
BC | LEGO Fun 2 p.m. Catonsville Library. See 1/21.
Monday 27
HC | Leap Year Twist and Shout 7 p.m. See 2/23.
HC | Smile Power Songs, stories and a craft that encourage kids to keep that healthy smile. 11:15 a.m. Registration required. Elkridge Library.
Tuesday 28
HC | Leap Year Twist and Shout 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. See 2/23.
BC | Meet McGruff the Crime Dog Learn about safety and meet McGruff! 11 a.m. Ages 4 to 12. Perry Hall Library.
Friday 29
HC | Leap Year Celebrate the day that occurs every four years with stories and activities. 4:30 and 7 p.m. Ages 7 to 10. Registration required. Miller Library.
Ongoing
HC | LEGO Blocks and Literature Create LEGO masterpieces — themed or free form. Ages 8-13. Registration or tickets required.
East Columbia Library Jan. 21, 4 p.m.; Feb. 18, 4 p.m.
Miller Library Feb. 4, 11 a.m.
Central Library Feb. 16, 3 p.m.; Feb. 17, 2 p.m.
BC | Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Musical geared for elementary and middle school students. Feb. 25 and 26 (also March 3, 4) $15 at door. Pumpkin Theatre at St. Timothy’s School for Girls, Baltimore. www.pumpkintheatre.com
B | Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Drive. Wednesdays to Fridays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Family Workshops Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. Free. 443-573-1700. www.artbma.org
B | Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. Non-members $18.95 adults, $15.95 ages 3 to 12. 410-685-2370. www.mdsci.org
Peanuts … Naturally is the newest exhibit.
B | National Aquarium 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore. $29.95 adults, $24.95 children. 410-727-3474. www.aqua.org
Special exhibits include Jellies Invasion: Oceans Out of Balance and Animal Planet Australia.
First Fridays Admission after 5 p.m. is $8.
B | Port Discovery Children’s Museum 35 Market Place, Baltimore. $13.95, free under 2. 410-864-2668. www.portdiscovery.org
Visiting Exhibit is Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination.
Healthy First Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities and programs that reinforce healthy living first Saturday of month.
HC | Game Night Play games from game library or bring your own. 6 p.m. to midnight Saturdays. All ages. Free. The Family Game Store, Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. 301-776-5980.
B | Walters Art Museum 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. Wednesdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 410-547-9000. www.thewalters.org
Drop-in Art Activities Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. All ages.
Family Fun Day Story time, sing-a-long, special guests and educational fun at the following mall locations:
White Marsh Mall Tuesdays, 10 a.m. 410-931-7100
Owings Mills Mall Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 410-363-7000
The Mall in Columbia Thursdays, 10 a.m. 410-730-3300
Towson Town Center Fridays, 10 a.m. 410-494-8800
Marley Station Mall Muggsy’s Family Fridays, noon. Glen Burnie. 410-760-8900
HC | Earth Treks Climbing Center Open Climb 7125-C Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kids age 6 and up and adults. $18. 410-872-0060; 800-CLIMB-UP. www.earthtreksclimbing.com
BC | Family Game Night Bring games or use those supplied. Fridays, 7 to 9:45 p.m. All ages. Free. Ukazoo Books, Dulaney Valley Plaza, 730 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. 410-832-BOOK.
BC | Lakeshore Learning Store Craft activities for kids. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 3 and up. Free. Lakeshore Learning Store, 1620 East Joppa Road, Towson. 410-296-5888. www.lakeshorelearning.com
Parents
Columbia Area Mothers of Multiples First Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. 410-750-1322. www.camom.net
MarylandMommy.com Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Mall in Columbia. 410-804-9663. E-mail laura@marylandmommy.com. www.marylandmommy.com.
Mocha Moms Inc. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. West Baltimore County, locations vary. Stay-at-home mothers of color. 410-580-0290, www.mochamoms.org
Mocha Moms of Howard County Every other Friday at the Howard County Central Library. Meeting times vary. Stay-at-home mothers. E-mail: hocomochas@gmail.com. 301-367-4650 or 443-810-4949.
Moms Around Catonsville Second Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville. 443-618-8947 or www.momsaroundcatonsville.com
MOMS Club of Bel Air Downtown Second Tuesday, Noon. belairmom@hotmail.com for meeting place.
MOMS Club of Catonsville-South Fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave. 410-455-0562. www.momsclub.org
MOMS Club of Columbia-East Social and support group for stay-at-home moms of Columbia, east of Route 29. Second Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. New Hope Lutheran Church, 8575 Guilford Road, Columbia. 443-832-4189. www.momsclubofcolumbiaeast.com
MOMS Club of Clarksville/Columbia west Social and support group for stay-at-home moms of Clarksville, Columbia-west, Highland, Fulton, Dayton, Glenwood and Glenelg offers activities and playgroups. Second Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. For location, e-mail momsclubofclarksvillemd@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Elkridge Support/social group for moms. Third Wednesday, 9:45 a.m. at the Elkridge Baptist Church Hall, 5929 Setter Drive in Elkridge. Kids welcome. www.momsclubofelkridge.org/.
MOMS Club of Ellicott City, South First Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Glen Mar Church, Route 103. momsclubofec_south@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Laurel First Thursdays, 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road. 301-317-0736. www.laurelmomsclub.org
MOMS Club of Odenton First Monday, 10 a.m. Alternates between West County Library and Provinces Library. 410-674-5544. www.momsclubofodenton.com
MOMS Club of Owings Mills Third Fridays. 410-833-7463.
MOMS Club of Parkton Fourth Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Call for location, 410-905-2406
MOMS Club of Pasadena NW Third Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Community United Methodist, 8680 Fort Smallwood Road. 410-255-1212. http://home.comcast.net/~momsclubpasadenanw/ or e-mail momsclubpasadenanw@gmail.com
MOMS Club of Phoenix/Cockeysville Support group for stay-at-home moms. Fourth Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. E-mail for location cockeysvillemomsclub@gmail.com
Moms, Inc. Second Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Linden Linthicum Methodist Church, 12101 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. Support for moms who run a home-based business or plan to start one. 410-795-8390. www.momsinc.org
LOCATE: Child Care Free assistance locating state licensed child-care centers, child care providers, preschools and school-aged programs. Weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Howard County Child Care Resource Center, 3300 N. Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1930. www.co.ho.md.us./childcareresourcecenter
MOPs (mothers of preschoolers) finksburg Second Fridays (childcare available.) Faith Family Church, 4150 Sykesville Road, Finksburg. 410-552-9522.
MOPS Ellicott City Second Tuesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Childcare available. Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, 2750 Rogers Ave., Ellicott City. www.mops.org
MOPS Second and fourth Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Epworth United Methodist Church, 600 Warren Road, Cockeysville. 410-916-4107.
MOPS Every other Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m. St. Timothy’s Church of Catonsville. 410-747-6690 or 410-747-2235.
MOPS First and third Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3911 Sweet Air Road, Phoenix. Childcare provided. www.mops.org
PATH (Parents AT Home) of Baltimore County Support, activities, and networking for parents. Third Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville. 443-204-3324. http://pathcatonsville.wordpress.com/
PATH of Mount Airy First Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. E-mail for location. info@mtairypath.org
PATH of Carroll County Third Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Route 26, Eldersburg. http://pathathome.org/
Story Times
Note: Story times are free and require registration one week in advance.
Arbutus Library 855 Sulphur Spring Road. 410-887-1451
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Feb. 14 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Pajama Story Time.
Jan. 18 and Feb. 15 10:30 a.m. Up to 2. Baby Boosters.
Catonsville Library 1100 Frederick Road. 410-887-0951
Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Jan. 24, Feb. 7, 18, 21 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
Central Library 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-7880
Mondays 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. All ages.
Mondays 7 p.m. Ages 8 to 11. Chapter Chats.
Mondays 6:30 p.m. Ages up to 2.
Tuesdays and Fridays 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages up to 2.
Tuesdays 7 p.m. Ages 6 to 8. Book-N-Chat.
Wednesdays 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. All ages.
Thursdays 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. With crafts.
Thursdays 7 p.m. All ages. Pajama Time.
Saturdays 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. All ages.
Last Wednesday of the month 6:30 p.m. Classics Club Jr. Discussions and activities about classic stories for ages 7 to 9. Pageturners Discussions and activities about selected titles. Ages 8 to 11. Registration required.
Cockeysville Library 9833 Greenside Drive. 410-887-7750
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Jan. 19, Feb. 6, 16 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Pajama Story Time.
Jan. 21, 26, Feb. 2, 18, 23 10:30 a.m. Baby Boosters. Ages up to 2.
Feb. 4 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Feb. 6 10:30 a.m. Story Time with Mr. Bob. Ages 2 to 5.
East Columbia Library 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700
Mondays 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. All ages.
Tuesdays 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages up to 2.
Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Ages 3 to 5.
Wednesdays 7 p.m. All ages. Pajama Time.
Fridays 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. with craft.
Feb. 8 7 p.m. Mother/Daughter Bookclub, Read, discuss and explore world dolls. Ages 7 to 9. Registration required.
Elkridge Library 6540 Washington Blvd. 410-313-5085
Tuesdays 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages up to 2.
Wednesdays 7 p.m. All ages. Pajama Time.
Saturdays 11 a.m. Ages up to 2.
Jan. 12 and Feb. 9 7 p.m. Elk Starters. Discussion of fun, fast-paced stories for young readers, designed to inspire reading. Ages 7 to 8. Refreshments provided. Registration required.
Jan. 19, Feb. 16 7 p.m. Elk Comics Club. Read and discus comics, graphic novels, and comic inspired books. Ages 9 to 11. Registration required.
Essex Library 1100 Eastern Blvd. 410-887-0295
Fridays 11 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Feb. 11 11 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Saturday Story Time.
Jan. 21, Feb. 18 11 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
Glenwood Library 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5579
Mondays 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Hispanic bilingual stories.
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages up to 2.
Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Picture Book Parade.
Saturdays 3 p.m. Ages 8 and 9. Series Superstars.
Hereford Library 16940 York Road. 410-887-1919
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Baby Boosters. Up to age 2.
Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Lansdowne Library 500 Third Ave. 410-887-5602
Mondays 7 p.m. Age 2 to 5. Pajama Story Time.
Saturdays 1 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Preschool Story Time.
Loch Raven Library 1046 Taylor Ave. 410-887-4444
Jan. 18, Feb. 15 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Miller Library 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1955
Tuesdays 4:30 and 7 p.m. Ages 8 to 11. Chapter Chats.
Wednesdays 10:15 and 11 a.m. All ages.
Thursdays Feb. 2 to 23 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages 3 to 5.
Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages up to 2.
North Point Library 1716 Merritt Blvd. 410-887-7255
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Feb. 2 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Jan. 26, Feb. 9, 23 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
Parkville Library 9509 Harford Road. 410-887-5353
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Jan. 23, Feb. 14, 27 9:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
Perry Hall Library 9685 Honeygo Blvd. 410-887-5195
Tuesdays 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Thursdays 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 3. Toddler Story Time.
Feb. 9 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Pajama Story Time.
Pikesville Library 1301 Reisterstown Road. 410-887-1234
Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Jan. 21, 25, Feb. 4, 8, 18, 22 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
Jan. 26, Feb. 9, 23 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 3.
Feb. 1 6:30 p.m. Pajama Story.
Randallstown Library, 8604 Liberty Road, 410-887-0770
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Feb. 2 11 a.m. Ages up to 2. Baby Boosters.
Reisterstown Library 21 Cockeys Mill Road, 410-887-1165
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
Rosedale Library, 6105 Kenwood Ave., 410-887-0512
Mondays 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 3.
Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Feb. 8 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Pajama Story Time.
Sollers Point Library 325 Sollers Point, Baltimore. 410-887-6196
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Feb. 4, 18 10:30 a.m. Ages up to 2. Baby Boosters.
Savage Library 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5978
Tuesdays 7 p.m. All ages. Pajama Time.
Wednesdays 10:15 and 11 a.m. Ages up to 2.
Thursdays and Fridays 10:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 5 with craft.
Thursdays 7 p.m. All ages. Pajama time.
Saturdays 11 a.m. All ages.
Towson Library 310 York Road. 410-887-6166
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
White Marsh Library 8133 Sandpiper Circle. 410-887-5097
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Thursdays 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
Woodlawn Library 1811 Woodlawn Drive. 410-887-1336
Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
Feb. 2 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. International Story Time.
Jan. 21, Feb. 4, 18 10:30 a.m. Ages up to 2. Baby Boosters.
Jan. 19, Feb. 16 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Stories in English, French and Tamil.
Jan. 28, Feb. 11, 25 10:30 a.m. Ages up 2. Fiestas and Siestas.
Jan. 23, Feb. 27 2 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. American Sign Language.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum 901 W. Pratt St. First and third Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. With admission. 410-752-2490. www.borail.org
Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills. 443-738-9200. www.explorenature.org
Fridays 10 a.m. Tales and Tails. Animal stories and animal interaction.
Maryland Science Center 601 Light St., Baltimore. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Preschool. With admission. 410-685-5225. www.mdsci.org
Marshy Point Nature Center 7130 Marshy Point Road, Baltimore. Mondays 11 a.m. to noon. Pre-school drop in. Stories, crafts, games, songs and outdoor activities. Free. 410-887-2817. www.marshypoint.org
Port Discovery Children’s Museum 35 Market Place, Baltimore. Story hour weekdays at 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 and up $12.95; under 2 free. 410-864-2668. www.portdiscovery.org
Ukazoo Books 730 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. Saturdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 and up. Books, singing, craft and snack. Free. 410-832-2665. www.ukazoo.com
The National Museum of Dentistry, Baltimore First Fridays 2 p.m. Ages 2 and up. Included in admission. www.dentalmuseum.org
Classes
Registration Required
Healthy Kids Explore simple health concepts inspired by children’s literature. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Thursdays, Jan. 19 and 26, Feb. 9 and 16, 10:30 a.m. Glenwood Library.
Play Partners For ages infant to 23 months with adult.
Central Library Mondays to Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays to Feb. 14, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.; Fridays ongoing, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Elkridge Library Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.; Thursdays, Feb. 2 to 23, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Glenwood Library Tuesdays to Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesdays, Feb. 8 to 29, 10:30 a.m.
Miller Library Fridays, Feb. 3 to 24, 10:30 a.m.
Savage Library Wednesdays to Feb. 22, 10:15 and 11 a.m.
Toddler Tunes and Tales Story and song. Ages 1 to 2. Tuesdays to Feb. 14, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. East Columbia Library.
Time for Us Age 2 with adult. Thursdays, Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and 16, 10:30 a.m. Glenwood Library
3, 2, Fun! Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Tuesdays to Feb. 21, 10:15 a.m. Savage Library.
Picture Book Parade Ages 2 to 5.
Glenwood Library Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Savage Library Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.
Just For Me Ages 3 to 5, ready for an independent class.
Glenwood Library Tuesdays to Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m.
Miller Library Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to 22, 7 p.m.
Savage Library Tuesdays to Feb. 21, 2 p.m.
All Together Now For children and adults to enjoy together.
Central Library Thursdays to Feb. 2, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays,10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
East Columbia Library Mondays, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.; Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.
Elkridge Library Fridays to Feb. 24, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.; Mondays to Feb. 13, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Miller Library Tuesdays, Feb. 7 to 28, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Savage Library Saturdays to Feb. 25, 11 a.m.
Storybook Friends A story and craft. Ages 2 to 5. Registration or tickets required.
Central Library Feb. 9, 27, 28, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Go Figure Math concepts inspired by children’s literature. Ages 3 to 5.
East Columbia Library Wednesdays to Feb. 1, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Central Library Mondays to Feb. 13, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
The World Around Me Simple social studies lessons inspired by children’s literature. Ages 3 to 5. Wednesdays, Feb. 8 to 29, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. East Columbia Library.
Make Believe Learn basic acting, then demonstrate during presentation. Four-week series. Ages 3 to 5. Mondays to Feb. 13, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Savage Library.
Tagalong Time Three-week session for toddlers with puppets, animals, nature walks and art projects. Jan. 17, 24, 10 a.m. $45 members, $60 non-members. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. 443-738-9224.
Howard County General Hospital Community Health Education HCGH Wellness Center, Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, in Columbia. 410-740-7601. www.hcgh.org
Infant Care Two-part course covering feeding, sleeping, crying, signs of illness, caring for a sick infant, infant stimulation. Jan. 19, Feb. 2, 7 to 9:30 p.m. $37.50.
Breastfeeding Jan. 24, 7 to 9:30 p.m. $20.
Essentials in Babysitting For ages 10-14. Jan. 21, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $50.
Adult, Child and Infant CPR Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 5:30 to 9 p.m. $55.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Free six-week course for parents and caregivers of children with mental health issues. Call for times and locations. 410-772-9300. www.nami.org/sites/howardcounty
Office of Children’s Services in Ellicott City. Various classes and workshops on parenting. 410-313-1940 or www.howardcountymd.gov/children
Stroller Strides Fitness for parents with children in strollers. Cost and locations varies. www.strollerstrides.net
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 4940 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-550-0100. www.hopkinsbayview.org Childbirth and breastfeeding classes.
Support Groups
ANAD of Baltimore Open to anyone with an eating disorder, parents and friends. Meets Mondays 5:30 p.m. Ascension Lutheran Church, 7601 York Road, Towson. 410-440-3074. www.anad.org
Baltimore Homeschool Community Center Classes, tutoring, social activities, class rooms, art room, chess club, lounge, teen nights, parents’ nights, etc. 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 50, Pikesville. 443-834-3341. www.baltimorehomeschool.org
The Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter of the Autism Society of America First Thursdays, 7 p.m. Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, 1798 W. Rogers Ave., Baltimore. 410-655-7933. www.bcc-asa.org
CARE Center for Child and Adolescent Resources Provides free assistance to Howard County parents to find child-care programs and other community services. Weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-313-CARE. email: children@howardcountymd.gov. www.howardcountymd.gov/children
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Call for times and locations. 410-377-0249. www.chadd-mc.org
La Leche League Breast-feeding support and information for mothers. www.lllofmd-de-dc.org
Columbia chapter First Fridays, 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road. Third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Owen Brown Community Center. 410-309-4940 or 410-461-3423
Mommy and Me Café Fourth Fridays, 10 a.m. Various locations. Open to all from pregnancy to grandmothers as well as infants and toddlers. 301-421-1177. www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/columbiaii.shtml
Laurel chapter Second Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Call for location. 301-464-5046 or 410-674-8090.
Mount Airy chapter Second Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 S. Main St. Children welcome. 301-831-0071 or 301-635-6277.
Towson/Lutherville chapter Third Fridays, 10 a.m. Call for location. 410-833-7004
Mothers with School Age Children Grief Support Group Monthly support group for women grieving the loss of a spouse/significant other while facing challenges of being a single parent. Call for dates and times. Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley. 443-849-8251.
Mothering Matters Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to noon. For mothers with babies up to five months. Free. Towson United Methodist Church, 501 Hampton Lane. 410-337-1880.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Parents supporting parents of children with mental health issues: 410-772-9300.www.nami.org/sites/namihowardcounty
St. Joseph Medical Center 7601 Osler Drive, Timonium. 410-337-1000. www.sjmcmd.org
Breastfeeding, Child Care and Parenting classes. Times vary. 410-337-1880.