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  • Photo of Jon Meacham in front of an American flag

    A Toast to 250: Celebrating America with Jon Meacham

    In conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden, followed by a fundraising reception to benefit the library.

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  • a family of three outside enjoying the fall leaves

    Essex Fall Community Fair

    Join us for entertainment, food, activities and a supply drive to celebrate the community. 

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    Community Shred Days

    Let us help destroy your confidential paperwork.

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  • STEM Fest

    Enjoy hands-on and interactive science exploration. 

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    The Arbutus Branch will be closed from October 26 to November 15 for building maintenance. The Loch Raven Branch will be closed from October 26 to December 21 for a construction project.

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    a girl dressed up as a witch for halloween
    Spooky Celebrations

    Take part in crafts, authors, story times and animals. Fun for all ages.
    a woman dressed up with Day of the Dead makeup and costume
    Hispanic Heritage Month

    Attend a Día de los Muertos Festival and other family entertainment.
    a woman holding a tote with the B250 logo on it.
    B Well Read Bingo

    Participate in this adult reading challenge to win a commemorative 250 tote bag.
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    Sunday Hours are Back

    Visit from 1 to 5 p.m. in select branches.

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    Adult Craft and Create

    Sollers Point

    Spooky Stories Open Mic

    Perry Hall

    Introduction to Watercolor Resist Painting and Reception

    Parkville-Carney

    Music Meetup

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