Read Out Proud Celebration

Join BCPL for their Read Out Proud celebration, including story time, family-friendly celebration hour, and an author talk. 

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Event Details

📅 Saturday, October 10th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Owings Mills Branch – Meeting Room
10302 Grand Central Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Drag Story Hour

Enjoy a themed story time with performer Bootsy Omega.

Start your day with swishing, singing and stories. Bootsy Omega leads a playful, affirming story hour that celebrates self-expression, empathy and kindness. After story time, enjoy book signings, photos, face painting, crafts and community activities. 

Registration opens Thursday, September 10th at 9:00 AM. Register here: https://events.bcpl.info/event/17296275

Celebration hour: crafts, Games, and Community

Drop in for crafts, games, face painting, book signings and more during our Read Out Proud celebration.

Between story time and our author talk, stick around for fun and connection during our Read Out Proud celebration. Families and individuals of all ages are invited to enjoy: 

• Face painting.
• Hands-on crafts and activities.
• Book giveaways.
• Book signings and photo ops.
• Community tables with local organizations supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and families.

This is a great time to mingle, explore and celebrate the power of stories, self-expression and belonging. Whether you’re coming early or arriving between programs, you’re welcome to join the fun.

Author Visit with Kyle Lukoff

Celebrate your freedom to Read out Proud with a visit from author Kyle Lukoff.

Kyle Lukoff, author of When Aidan Became a Brother and Too Bright to See, helps us celebrate our freedom to read with a talk about his award-winning work.

To learn more visit https://www.bcpl.info/