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Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Haori -- Upcycling

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

A Haori is a traditional Japanese jacket usually worn over a kimono. In modern times it can be worn like a cardigan over a long shirt or hoodie for a streetwear style.  ...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

A Haori is a traditional Japanese jacket usually worn over a kimono. In modern times it can be worn like a cardigan over a long shirt or hoodie for a streetwear style. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Meetup

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment. For registrati...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Black-eyed Susan Book Group

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Registration required. Discuss books that have been nominated for the state "Black-eyed Susan Award". Check out and read the book prior to attending the class discus...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Connect - DIY Leather Accessories

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

 Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder. Teen Connect will be on Mondays and Thursdays on full school days from 6-7 pm. Each one will feature a spe...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

 Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Gifts! Automata Toy: Makerspace Mondays

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create a charming, hand operated, mechanical toy! Before microchips and electric motors, children’s toys were powered by cranks, gears, cams, and followers. Learn about simple self...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Create a charming, hand operated, mechanical toy! Before microchips and electric motors, children’s toys were powered by cranks, gears, cams, and followers.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

On View: Choosing to Participate

All Day
Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space at Central Branch
Program Type:
Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Us or Them?  Upstander or Bystander?  Join the Conversation!  This poster exhibit encourages dialogue, engagement and respect in our communities. Let's bu...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Us or Them? 
Upstander or Bystander? 

Join the Conversation! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Meetup

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment. For registrati...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Waste Warriors: Eco Education

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn the effects of plastics and the history of upcycling as you create a mosaic and bracelets and a table from "upcycled" materials. IMPORTANT: Parents & Guardians - Permi...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn the effects of plastics and the history of upcycling as you create a mosaic and bracelets and a table from "upcycled" materials.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Upcycled Denim Tote! JEAN-ius Lab; Upcycling & the Science of Denim

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature, History & Genealogy, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE SEWING CLASS, students must have taken "Sewing Machine Basics" with HCLS, or have comprehensive sewing skills. Ages 11-18  |  *Registrat...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature, History & Genealogy, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE SEWING CLASS, students must have taken "Sewing Machine Basics" with HCLS, or have comprehensive sewing skills. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcom...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Chess Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Looking to sharpen your chess skills?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels and ages are welcome. Note: Children under the age of 10 must be acc...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Looking to sharpen your chess skills?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min. Beginners welcome! Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas. Find inspiration as y...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia 50+ Center (in person)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
East Columbia Other Location at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month. (for Nov. & Dec....

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month. (for Nov. & Dec.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

On View: Choosing to Participate

All Day
Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space at Central Branch
Program Type:
Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Us or Them?  Upstander or Bystander?  Join the Conversation!  This poster exhibit encourages dialogue, engagement and respect in our communities. Let's bu...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Us or Them? 
Upstander or Bystander? 

Join the Conversation! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Meetup

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment. For registrati...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs with the Laser Cutter

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Take STEM learning into real-world applications. Create your own edge-lit acrylic sign in the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Take STEM learning into real-world applications. Create your own edge-lit acrylic sign in the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees must register for the class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen D&D Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time. ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Works: Chef Sean Sherman & The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen (Online Event)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Terrapin Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Chef Sean Sherman, a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, discusses his award-winning cookbook The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen. His focus is on the revitalization and e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Chef Sean Sherman, a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, discusses his award-winning cookbook The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen.