Vision To Learn Reservations Now Open

  • By Baltimore County Public Library

Vision To Learn, a nonprofit with a mission to help all children see clearly, is back for an eighth year at Baltimore County Public Library branches, offering free eye exams and providing glasses, if needed, for those 18 years old and younger. The program is once again expanding, making a total of 43 stops at 16 branches between June 17 and August 26. 

If the initial exam shows glasses are required, further examination is provided by a licensed optometrist. The child is then able to choose from a limited selection of youth and adult frames. The order is processed, and the new glasses arrive within two to three weeks—parents are notified. The entire process, including the glasses, is free to families. 

How to Register 

Preregistration is required for the visits because space is limited. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can register themselves for an appointment at the branch of their choice. Once registered, a parent or legal guardian must sign a consent form available at the branch either before or on the day of the appointment. Each appointment is 10 to 15 minutes, which includes an exam, glasses selection and equipment cleaning between patients. 

Audiology Screenings 

On select days when branches host Vision To Learn, Baltimore County’s Health Department is offering free audiology appointments for ages 3 to 17. Each appointment lasts 15 to 20 minutes and preregistration is required. It is important to note that if you want an eye appointment and an ear screening for your child, you must register for both individually. 

Schedule 

The full schedule is listed below. Audiology services will also be available on the dates where this is indicated below.

June 

  • Wednesday, June 17—Pikesville Branch 
  • Thursday, June 18—Perry Hall Branch 
  • Wednesday, June 24—Randallstown Branch 
  • Wednesday, June 24—Reisterstown Branch  
  • Thursday, June 25—White Marsh Branch 
  • Thursday, June 25—Arbutus Branch 
  • Friday, June 26—Lansdowne Branch 
  • Monday, June 29—Pikesville Branch 
  • Tuesday, June 30—Cockeysville Branch 

July 

  • Monday, July 6—Rosedale Branch 
  • Wednesday, July 8—Pikesville Branch 
  • Wednesday, July 8—Sollers Point Branch 
  • Friday, July 10—Reisterstown Branch (Audiology services also available)
  • Monday, July 13—Essex Branch (Audiology services also available)
  • Tuesday, July 14—Essex Branch 
  • Tuesday, July 14—Arbutus Branch 
  • Wednesday, July 15—Towson Branch 
  • Friday, July 17—Lansdowne Branch (Audiology services also available)
  • Friday, July 17—Cockeysville Branch 
  • Monday, July 20—Parkville-Carney Branch 
  • Tuesday, July 21—Perry Hall Branch (Audiology services also available)
  • Wednesday, July 22—White Marsh Branch 
  • Friday, July 24—Randallstown Branch (Audiology services also available) 
  • Monday, July 27—Rosedale Branch 
  • Wednesday, July 29—Sollers Point Branch 

August 

  • Tuesday, August 4—Perry Hall Branch 
  • Wednesday, August 5—Arbutus Branch (Audiology services also available)
  • Thursday, August 6—Sollers Point Branch (Audiology services also available)
  • Friday, August 7—Cockeysville Branch 
  • Monday, August 10—Essex Branch 
  • Tuesday, August 11—Essex Branch 
  • Tuesday, August 11—Loch Raven Branch 
  • Wednesday, August 12—Rosedale Branch (Audiology services also available)
  • Friday, August 14—Lansdowne Branch 
  • Friday, August 14—Reisterstown Branch 
  • Monday, August 17—Parkville-Carney Branch 
  • Tuesday, August 18—Catonsville Branch 
  • Wednesday, August 19—Cockeysville Branch (Audiology services also available)
  • Wednesday, August 19—Towson Branch (Audiology services also available)
  • Thursday, August 20—Parkville-Carney Branch 
  • Tuesday, August 25—Loch Raven Branch 
  • Tuesday, August 25—Catonsville Branch 
  • Wednesday, August 26—White Marsh Branch 

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