Spring Reading Challenge is open to adults and children of all ages. Mark your time and receive a free book at the beginning and end of the month.

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]

Hop in all day long with your scout or with your troop for a free scout craft. Make a Caterpillar SWAPS for your next campfire! (While supplies last)
This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
#sweetFrog #Crafts #SWAPs

Hop in all day long with your scout or with your troop for a free scout craft. Make a Caterpillar SWAPS for your next campfire! (While supplies last)
This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
#sweetFrog #Crafts #SWAPs

Hop in all day long with your scout or with your troop for a free scout craft. Make a Caterpillar SWAPS for your next campfire! (While supplies last)
This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
#sweetFrog #Crafts #SWAPs

Hop in all day long with your scout or with your troop for a free scout craft. Make a Caterpillar SWAPS for your next campfire! (While supplies last)
This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
#sweetFrog #Crafts #SWAPs

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:

WHAT’S NEXT? FEST will feature a small college fair, Youthworks Application Assistance, and other neighborhood vendors like Mission Fit, Maryland 529, and BYKE Collective. Each vendor will feature opportunities and information their organization offers for teens and their families. There will also be free food and music.

The Highlandtown Arts District is welcoming spring with 18 galleries and shops opening their doors for First Friday Art Walk! In addition to our 31+ artists and makers featured this month, you won't want to miss the soft opening of our new maker's space, Locality, an artisan boutique. Casa de la culura is launching their "Migrant Gallery" in collaboration with Casa Venezuela and with muscial performances starting at 6pm. We are definitely hearing the music this April.

Maryland Art Place (MAP) is happy to continue KIDOOO, a youth version of Out of Order! KIDOOO was created as an opportunity for young artists to exhibit their work in a major arts venue, expanding MAP's services to students in elementary, middle, and high school level arts classes.
The opening of KIDOOO will take place in tandem with MAP's annual Out of Order event on April 21, 2022.

Please join us in the maintenance and enjoyment of this community space!

Our consistent primary needs are weed removal, trash removal, and overall maintenance. Additional tasks may include planting, composting, and building a vocabulary of the plants that already exist in our lovely garden!

We will provide gloves, rakes, and general garden tools – but feel free to bring your own. Snacks and water will also be provided.

Sign up to volunteer http://bit.ly/SpringGardenVolunteer23.

Free! Please RSVP in advance!

In conjunction with the exhibition Compensation for Loss, come out to The Peale on Sunday, April 16, for a visit with naturalists from the Maryland Natural History Society. This event is great for kids and families.

Saving for college is a challenge for many families. The State of Maryland and Maryland 529 want to help make it easier for your child’s dream of attending college to come true. The Save4College State Contribution Program is designed to help lower to middle-income families in Maryland save money for higher education. Your savings can be used at nearly any public, private, or technical college nationwide—and even international universities that have a federal school code—for eligible Qualified Education Expenses such as tuition, fees, room, and board, etc.

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.