Video Games, Story Time and More at the Essex Library

The Essex branch of the Baltimore County Public Library system has several activities planned for patrons of all ages.

Please note some of the coming activities require advance registration:

Local Authors' Panel: Local authors discuss writing, publishing and promoting their work, for all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m.

Baby Story Time: Stories, rhymes, bounces and songs, followed by a play time, for ages 0-23 months. Registration is required. Friday, March 22, 9:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time: Stories, songs and activities, for ages 2-5 years with an adult, Friday, March 22, 11 a.m.

For more information, call the Essex library, 410-887-0295.

Also nearby:

Rosedale branch, 6105 Kenwood Ave., 410-887-0512

Baby Story Time: Stories, rhymes, bounces and songs, followed by a play time, for ages 0-23 months with an adult. Registration is required. Tuesday, March 19, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Video Gaming for Teens: Play Wii and Xbox 360 games. Registration required, for teens, Thursday, March 21, 3 p.m.

Preschool Story Time: Stories, songs and activities, for ages 2-5 years with an adult, Friday, March 22, 9:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time: Stories, rhymes, songs and movement activities, followed by a play time, for ages 2-3 years with an adult, registration required. Friday, March 22, 10:30 a.m.

Karma Dogs: Read with a Karma Dog from the H.E.A.R.T.S. Program, for school age-children; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m.

White March Branch, 8133 Sandpiper Circle, 410-887-5097

Preschool Story Time: Stories, activities and songs, for ages 2-5 years with an adult, Tuesday, March 19, 10:30 a.m.

Baby Story Time: Stories, rhymes, bounces and songs, followed by a play time, for ages 0-23 months with an adult, registration required, Thursday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.