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Just for Kids
Can I get a library card for my child?
A parent/legal guardian, 18 years or older, must apply for a library card for a child under 14 years old. The child must be present at time of application and the parent/ guardian must show a current must sign the card before it may responsibility for materials borrowed/charges incurred.
NON-CUSTODIAL GUARDIAN ACCOMPANYING THE CHILD (including grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, foster parents) must be 18 years or older, show a address as the child and sign the child’s card.
CHECKING OUT DVDS AND
VIDEO GAMES
requires parent or guardian permission and a signature at the time of registration in order for children to use their library cards games not rated for children. If the parent/guardian does not and video games for children may be borrowed.
TEENS
Library card application requires
current Maryland driver’s license, learner’s permit, provisional license parent/guardian, 18 years or older, must be present to show a current
CHECKING OUT DVDS AND VIDEO GAMES, see above, Ages Under 14.
TEENS
There are many programs just for teens — from maker programs to video gaming to graphic novel clubs to anime and manga nights. We also offer programs designed just for teens with special needs.
HOMEWORK HELP We offer expert help. Brainfuse, a live, chat-based tutor, is available on our website for math, writing and reading seven days a week from 2 p.m. until midnight. Our extensive list of databases also provides valuable resources for research. It’s all free with your library card!
VIDEO GAMES A large selection of PlayStation, Wii, Xbox and Nintendo Switch video games are available to check out as well as gaming systems in several branches to enjoy while you are visiting.
STUDYROOMSANDQUIETAREAS Looking for a quiet place to write a paper or meet with a tutor? The library has quiet areas and study rooms at most branches. Enclosed study rooms are currently available to individuals and small groups at the Arbutus, Cockeysville, Essex, Hereford, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson and Woodlawn branches
at no charge. Customers must sign up to use a study room at the branch’s
the option to reserve space for the current business day (when available and at the discretion of the branch). Customers may sign up for a study room
in one-hour time blocks, with the option to add additional hours, one hour
at a time, unless others are waiting to use the room. Quiet areas, where available, are open to any customer with no sign-up required.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING Several of our branches provide space for hanging out after school during the school year. Watch movies, play video games, make a craft, enjoy a snack and have fun!
DATABASES A collection of research databases is available to aid in learning and research, including SAT practice tests, science fair preparation, biography research, World Books for Kids and much more. Available from our website.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We encourage teens to connect with and give back to the community through a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year — from Summer Reading Buddies to teen advisory groups at select branches.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS BCPS students can borrow print and audio materials
ALL AGES
BC READS is a county-wide reading event in Baltimore County connecting people of all ages in reading, discussing and experiencing books and community in new ways.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE offers summer learning opportunities for all age groups (preschool, elementary, teen and adult).
Reading challenges, crafts, programs and prizes are featured throughout the summer to keep learning going and to prevent the “summer slide.”
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