A program of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance
Lovelyarns Announces 4th Annual Happy Hooker Happening Taking place in
January as Monthlong Crocheting Competition with Prizes for Various Categories
At VLP, we honor lifelong learning and understand the importance of starting early and making it fun. We hope you join us for our Tots Tuesday Storytime for toddlers & preschoolers! Tots Tuesday Storytime is an interactive storytime for children ages 2–4 years old and their parents/caregivers.
Tots Tuesday Storytime has just gotten back to being in-person. Check out our past, virtual Tots Tuesday videos on our YouTube channel!
For any questions or concerns please email: [email protected]
Join us on February 11th when Port Discovery will be having guest Storyteller Diane Macklin for a special storytime!
For more information about Diane Macklin visit: https://dccollaborative.org/content/diane-macklin-storyteller
Do you need help completing the online YouthWorks application for a summer job? If so, come to the library for free tech help. The VLP Librarian will assist patrons with submitting the online YouthWorks application.
Appointments are recommended. Drop ins welcome, but may require a wait for patrons with scheduled appointments.
When: Every Tuesday in February
Time: 3-5pm
In need of help with your technology after the holidays? Do you need help completing the online YouthWorks application for a summer job? If so, come in to the library for free tech help.
The VLP Librarian will assist patrons with the following skills:
Make studio's upcoming exhibition and annual anniversary celebration, Lucky 13, opens with a reception on Saturday, February 25th at our Showroom Gallery. Every year that Make Studio exists, and our collective persists in their making, our anniversary is set aside as a time to highlight and proclaim our pride for each artists’ unique style and story. Make Studio’s “lucky 13th” year – having thrived for a “maker’s dozen” – promises to be especially exciting for our artists and audiences alike.
On the second day of Candy Lane, we invite you to join us for Family Fun Day. This inclusive day will include visits from Santa, rowhome gingerbread making brought to you by Baltimore Architecture Foundation and Lord Baltimore Hotel (registration required), complimentary hot cocoa, story time with Enoch Pratt Library, and all sorts of other crafts and activities for all ages.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the “Virtually Creative” after-school program.
The “Virtually Creative” after school program is an extension of our onsite programming that takes place at John Ruhrah Elementary/ Middle and Tench Tilghman Elementary/ Middle. In an effort to continue supporting our schools we are providing afterschool programming online. Each day, students receive homework help and hangout time to connect with friends. They will also have virtual Restorative Practice circles every Friday. Below is a detailed breakdown of the Virtually Creative schedule.
Join Ronni Jolles in creating super fun and beautiful papercraft art from home!
Anchored by fantastical, handmade bedrooms created by three visionary artists as personal refuge, the American Visionary Art Museum explores the latest scientific research behind sleep as both force majeur to our total wellbeing and hypnagogic portal, enabling fresh revelations in science, art, and creative innovation of all sort.
Get craft ideas and downloadable art projects for free art-making workshops.
Dance & Bmore hosted online shows that include music, movement, and games for your whole family! Dive into these free episodes and jam with your fam!
Roller skating comes to Hopkins Plaza for Spring Break Friday, March 31 – Saturday, April 8.
From Family Skate to College Night and everything in between, scroll down for a full listing of themed activities including special discount days.
December 3 - January 15, 2022
Free | No Tickets Necessary
On view during regular Peale operating hours
Thursday-Friday: 3:00-7:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-4:00pm
Three members of the African American Quilters of Baltimore, Sandra Smith, Rosalind Robinson, and Glenda Richardson, have created quilts to thank and honor all those who supported the Peale’s renovations and reopening this year. This exhibition presents more of their work at the Peale from December 3-January 8, 2023.
Terrapin Adventures reopens to the public on Saturday, May 30! Thrill-seekers ages 5-years old and up have access to three unique adventure packages! Zip, Swing, Climb, and SOAR through the air!
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We are taking measures to minimize risk, while maximizing your safety and fun!
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Experience the great outdoors. Experience the new look of adventure. Experience the Power of Play!
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Lilia Torres joined Artesanas in 2014. She started teaching cooking classes at an after school program. Lilia says, "Sharing with people everything that is done fills me with joy and I love working with children." Lilia considers herself a hardworking, enterprising, humble and simple woman with a lot of desire to move forward.
Venmo: Lilia Torres @Lilia-Torres-13
CHILES RELLENOS WITH TOMATO SAUCE - RECIPE FOR 6 PEOPLE INGREDIENTS:
6 POBLANO PEPPERS
6 EGGS
½ POUND OF HARD CHEESE
1 CUP OF VEGETABLE OIL
5 RED TOMATOES
Patricia Yolande Ciricillo – wife, mother, nurse, activist, and quilter. After leadership roles in nursing and social justice advocacy for children and against racism, she found her creative voice in the fabric arts and the stunning results have been shown regionally and nationally.
This unique exhibit will be available March 17 – April 23, 2022. Reception will be held on Sunday, March 20 at 3pm at the Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House – 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD.
Experience our Virtual J!
Our J buildings may be closed, but our J Team is hard at work creating virtual programming to help keep you and your family engaged and active during this challenging time for our community. Join us as we begin streaming virtual video experiences for group fitness classes, kids programming, a Shabbat community experience for our Early Learning Center families, wellness resources, and more. Stay tuned for more updates and please contact us with ideas or suggestions for what kinds of virtual content you and your family would most like to experience.
FACEBook LIVE 12:30 pm
We will have a different animal everyday to explore about and answer your questions. We will also do some kind of fun activity like reading a book, a science experiment or craft. Fun for all ages!
This will continue throughout this pandemic emergency. I have the dates set until April 10th but will extend this as needed. Watch our videos live or later to keep busy and have fun. Let us know what you like and/or what you & your kiddos are needing during this time.
visit https://www.mcreds.org/ for a full list of Maryland Micro-Credentials for Creative Classrooms courses offered.. Please click the “Learn More” button to view the course description, a full syllabus, dates/locations, and bios of the facilitators.