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August 7, 2020
An Evening with Kimberla Lawson Roby

Kimberla Lawson Roby reads from her latest book, The Woman God Created You to Be, followed by an interview with Baltimore County Library staff and questions from the audience. Registration closes one hour before the start of the program. A valid email address is needed at registration to send a Zoom link to the program 30 minutes before scheduled start.

Roby is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 28 books. Her novels deal with very real issues, including women empowerment, sexual harassment, racial and gender discrimination in the workplace, marriage, infidelity, sibling rivalry and more. Roby’s books, including Better Late than Never, Best Friends Forever, The Perfect Marriage, Sin No More, The Prodigal Son and Sin of a Woman, have sold nearly 3 million copies and offer a message of redemption, forgiveness and the realities of everyday life.

She is the recipient of the 2013 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction and the 2017 SOAR Radio Trailblazer of Honor award.

This event is presented in partnership with Baltimore County Public Library, Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Wicomico Public Libraries and Worcester County Library.

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Teens! Join Our Discord Server
Baltimore County Public Library and its Youth and Family Engagement team are excited to offer a virtual hangout space, just for teens! If you are ages 11 to 17, join our Teen Discord server if you also enjoy discussing things like:
  • Anime
  • Arts and crafts
  • Books
  • Movies
  • Trivia
  • Video games
This server is a great chance for teens to chat with other teens and our librarians and stay in touch with various programs that we're virtually presenting — all in a welcoming environment.  

How to Join

There are two ways to join:
  • Using your email address, register for an upcoming teen program that is being hosted on Discord. The Discord link will be emailed to you about 30 minutes before the program begins.
  • Complete the Join the Teen Discord Server form and the Discord link will be emailed to you within 1 to 3 days.
About Discord

Discord is a free app that allows users to communicate via text, voice or video in real time, and is available as a mobile app, a PC program or through any web browser. It has primarily been used and known as an app for video gaming but has quickly become a social media hangout for several topics and interests.  

We are using Discord as a digital hangout space, specifically for teens, to provide virtual programming in a curated and well-moderated virtual space. The server may be public but it is constantly monitored by our librarians and has safety measures in place to ensure that the server is always as safe as possible.

Learn More

For more information or questions, email yfe@bcpl.net or review the Parents' Ultimate Guide to Discord.
Check out the fascinating biography All Blood Runs Red by Phil Keith and Tom Clavin at Baltimore County Public Library.
Want more book recommendations? You can find all of our Book Buzz selections on our YouTube channel.
Programs for all ages are available through Facebook, YouTube and other virtual platforms. *Registration may be required and closes one hour before the start of the program or when session is filled. A valid email address is needed at registration to send a Zoom link to the program 30 minutes before scheduled start. Here are some highlights:

Monarch Monday
Monday, August 10, 2 p.m.
​Join local educator and butterfly enthusiast Adreon Hubbard to learn about the amazing monarch butterfly. Discover how we can all help these creatures survive. Sponsored by the Friends of the Perry Hall Library. *

Teen Life Skills: Vet Science
Tuesday, August 11, 5 p.m.
Covers the topics of observing and measuring animal behavior, vital signs, disease transmission and risk, and tips for preparing for a career in veterinary medicine. *

Live with Maryland Legal Aid: Know Your Rights
Tuesday, August 11, 6 p.m.
Join us on Facebook to learn about your rights and protections during COVID-19 and get your legal questions answered by a lawyer. We address topics such as tenant rights, emergency sick leave, unemployment insurance, family law, debt collections and how to connect with an attorney for help. Presented by lawyers with Maryland Legal Aid. You may ask a question live during the program, or in advance by emailing ace@bcpl.net — please use Maryland Legal Aid as the subject.

LEGO: Program, Present and Challenge
Tuesday, August 11, 7 p.m.
Hear from master builder Robert Larkins, builder of the 25,000-piece Huge LEGO Star Wars Star Destroyer. Share LEGO builds, experiences, tips and tricks with other adult fans of LEGO. Receive a library brick build challenge. *

Anime Art Hangout
Wednesday, August 12, 3:30 p.m.
Come draw and hangout with your friends and share your hobby! Ask questions and learn tips on how to draw, ink and color your art — or just watch and learn. *

First Editions with Casper ter Kuile
Wednesday, August 12, 7 p.m.
​Join us as Casper discusses his book The Power of Ritual and answers your questions.​ Explore how we can nourish our souls by transforming common, everyday practices — yoga, reading, walking the dog — into sacred rituals that can heal our crisis of social isolation and struggle to find purpose.​​ Casper is a Harvard Divinity School fellow and co-host of the popular Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast. *

You CAN Help with Your Child's Common Core Math
Thursday, August 13, 5 p.m.
Cortnee Berrill, Sylvan Learning’s manager of mathematics, shows you how to make math homework easy to understand through five tips that can make helping your child with math homework not so scary. Leave this discussion with simple math homework strategies that you can start using right away.​ *

Trivia Night
Thursday, August 13, 7 p.m.
Join us for fun trivia on a wide range of topics. *

Be Outside: Nature for Everyone
Friday, August 14, 6 p.m.
Learn how to keep you and your children engaged with nature no matter where you live. Join Atiya Wells, founder of Backyard Basecamp, as she discusses her urban farming project, Bliss Meadows, and a panel discussion with other scientists and naturalists about the importance of creating equitable access to nature. *

Books & Conversation
Friday, August 14, 7 p.m.
​Join us virtually for an engaging conversation! Share thoughts and ideas about what you’ve been reading lately and learn about new books from our librarians. *
Time Is Running Out to Order Your SRC Shirts
Your commemorative Summer Reading Challenge T-shirt is only available by online ordering at this time — with shipping available directly to your home. The cost is $7.50 for kids and $8.75 for adults (tax included), plus shipping costs.


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