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Branches	Central Branch		East Columbia Branch		Elkridge Branch					Glenwood Branch									Miller Branch				Savage Branch	Online Branch	Off Site
Rooms	CEN Studio	Maxine White Warfield Room	ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)	ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)	Belmont Room	DIY Design Studio	Elkridge Studio	Hockley Room	Seahorse Children's Classroom	Builders' Barn	Glenwood Quiet Study Room	Glenwood Other Location	Pindell Room	Lobby (Glenwood)	Outdoor Classroom	Studio A	Studio B	Glenwood Branch	Avalon Room	Ellicott Room	Enchanted Garden	Miller Children's Classroom	Albert Einstein Classroom	Merriweather Online Classroom	No room assigned
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9:00am																									This event is in the "Children" group Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months) 9:00am–10:00am Children Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. This class will be held at the Office of Children and Families.
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10:00am		This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten, Here We Come! 10:00am–11:00am Children Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Kindergarten, Here We Come! For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. Full list of sessions of Kindergarten, Here We Come! held at Central Branch -
10:15am								This event is in the "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.														This event is in the "Children" group Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Time for Us Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
10:30am				This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Event Details: Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
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11:15am								This event is in the "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
11:30am																						This event is in the "Children" group Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Time for Us Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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1:30pm				This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 1:30pm–2:00pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Event Details: Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.					This event is in the "Children" group Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm–2:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Just for Me Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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2:00pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Stop Motion Movie Making (ages 10 - 13) 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 10-13. Registration required. Plan and direct your own movie! Work in groups to create a stop motion animation. Please plan to attend all days.	This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art in the Afternoon: Chesapeake Bay Art Workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Chesapeake Bay Art Workshop: Create art inspired by the wildlife and scenery of the Chesapeake Bay. Choose from a variety of projects.																This event is in the "Children" group Craft Pop-up Shop, Jr. [ages 3-5 w/adult] 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in. Pop-in and make a fun craft!		This event is in the "Adults" group Princeton Art Museum: World of Prints 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: This class is a part of the HCLS' Museum@The Library series. World of Prints
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2:30pm																							This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (families) TK 2:30pm–3:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning All Together Now All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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4:00pm										This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Once Upon a Card – Make a Birthday Card 4:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Builders' Barn Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Join the birthday fun and craft a one-of-a-kind card for our library’s big day—or someone special! Use stickers, markers, crayons, cutouts, and recycled materials to make your creation shine.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Beaded Friendship Bracelets 4:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Glenwood Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Celebrate friendship and our library’s milestone by creating your own colorful bracelet! Choose from a variety of beads to craft a unique reminder of fun and friendship. Recommended for ages 8 and up.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Bazillion Bubble Show 4:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Glenwood Other Location Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Celebrate our library’s birthday with nonstop bubble fun! Watch two high-energy bubble performances, explore interactive stations, create your own bubbles, or step inside a giant bubble. Perfect for all ages.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hats Off to the Library: Tie-Dye Bucket Hats (Ages 11+) 4:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Outdoor Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Join the celebration and create your own colorful tie-dye bucket hat to honor our library’s landmark year! Open to guests ages 11 and up. Get creative and colorful—while supplies last.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Upcycled Book Page Crafts 4:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Celebrate with creativity and sustainability. Make festive party hats and decorative bunting using repurposed book pages—fun, easy, and eco-friendly.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Show and Sound 4:00pm–6:30pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Event Details: Celebrate our library’s birthday with the sounds of the Columbia Orchestra! Hear musicians demonstrate instruments from the strings, winds, brass, and percussion families, and learn what makes each one unique.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Summer Reading: Celebrate Libraries! 4:00pm–7:00pm Everyone Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Glenwood Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: For everyone. Join us to celebrate 85 years of Howard County Library System and all things summer reading with activities for all ages! Sponsored in part by Friends and Foundation of HCLS.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Compost Demonstration (In-Person) 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Enchanted Garden Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.
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4:30pm														This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Metallic Tattoos & Bling 4:30pm–6:30pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Lobby (Glenwood) Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Get party-ready as we celebrate our library’s big birthday! Pick from metallic tattoos or glittery designs—no mess, just shine. Add face jewels or arm bling to create your own festive look and join the birthday fun in style.
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5:30pm																						This event is in the "Children" group Craft Pop-Up Shop: Summer Edition [ages 4 & up] 5:30pm–7:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 4 and up. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in. Pop-in and make a fun summer craft!
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6:00pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Moving Up to Middle School 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Join a panel of former middle schoolers for their honest feedback on middle school success. Learn tips on staying organized. Have fun participating in Locker Trials and a Book Bag Relay Race.										This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group The Mayhem Magical Circus 6:00pm–6:30pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Step right up for birthday fun with this high-energy, laugh-filled circus show! Former Ringling Brothers performer Greg May juggles, globe-walks, spins plates, and performs rope tricks and comedic magic—all with help from the audience.						This event is in the "Adults" group Create by Music - Upcycled Book Dioramas 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for an hour of creativity and calm at the library!
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6:30pm		This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten, Here We Come! 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Kindergarten, Here We Come! For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. Full list of sessions of Kindergarten, Here We Come! held at Central Branch -		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Puzzle Palooza Jr. (all ages/families; children 7 and under with adult) TK 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Allow 30 minutes. All ages/Families; children 7 and under with adult. Ticket required. Drop in and complete jigsaw puzzles together as a family.			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm–8:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages. Allow 30 min. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!																		This event is in the "Adults" group The UnBook Reading Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: The UnBook Reading Group
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7:00pm					Cancelled SAT Scores Back session 7:00pm–7:45pm Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Program Type: College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: see															This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class (in-person) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7:00- 8:30 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Origami Fidgets 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Create two different kinds of colorful origami fidget toys. Learn the steps to fold paper into an amusing and anxiety relieving tool.
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