Storytime: Time for a Teddy Bear Picnic

Storytimes are presented for children aged two to five. Parents and caregivers must accompany two and three year-olds, while children four years and older may attend alone, providing an adult remains in the branch.

Thursday, August 26 at 9:30 a.m. Repeated at 11 a.m.

Special Events at the Crofton Branch Library

Family Concert “Living Planet”

Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.m.

In keeping with the theme of their fourth CD, Living Planet, the Folk-rock duo Magpie will celebrate Mother Earth and her creatures – from whales and wolves to magpies and macaws to teeming oceans and frozen tundra, to rugged coastlines and misty rainforests with song and music. Musicians Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino are recipients of the John Denver Memorial Award for Environmental Activism Through Music and are master artists with the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts.
For families and all ages

Fourth Annual Harry Potter Party

Thursday, July 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Celebrate Harry’s summer visits to the Weasleys’ Burrow and everything that is Weasley. Hogwarts costumes encouraged.
For all ages

Time for a Teddy Bear Picnic

Thursday, August 26 at 9:30 a.m. Repeated at 11 a.m.

Whether it’s bears in books or bears with books – teddy bears love libraries. Bring Teddy or another special friend to our annual celebration with stories, songs and a craft.
For preschoolers and their caregivers

Crofton Book Clubs

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Wednesday, August 4 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, August 12 at 10 a.m.
A multilayered story of love, loss, medicine and miracles, Cutting for Stone travels the globe from Ethiopia to New York City and spans the decades of two brothers’ lives. “…beautiful, amazing…” says The New Yorker.
For adults

One-on-One Basic Computer Training

Work individually with a librarian in a scheduled session. Learn how to access your library account; place a hold and renew books; search special electronic databases, and set up a free email account. Reservations are required. Please call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.

Crofton 410-222-7915

Thursdays, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.