Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Monkton playwright and poet Robert Bowie Jr. and guest presenter Michael Fallon lead this group designed for those who enjoy reading, discussing and writing poetry. Try creating your own works to share and discuss. Participants should bring three copies of at least two poems they would like to review. No experience necessary. Mr. Bowie's plays have been performed in Baltimore and New York. He is the Harvard Alumni Association's poet laureate. Michael Fallon is the senior lecturer emeritus in English at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Participants are also welcome to share their poetry at the First Mondays Open Mic Poetry Meetup at 6:30 p.m. at Manor Mill, 2029 Monkton Road.

Become a Reading Cuddly Buddy. In partnership with Defenders of Animal Rights, the Hereford Branch seeks children ages 6 to 12 who love animals and would like to practice their reading skills by reading to adoptable dogs and cats. Program takes place at the DOAR location, 14412 Old York Road. Parents or caregivers must remain with their child.

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Develop language and early literacy skills together through stories, songs, rhymes and movement. Designed for children who range from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods; siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Painting rocks rocks! Paint a rock to add to the branch’s rock garden. Paint a second rock to take home for yourself.