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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Central Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
10:00am–4:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Lobby (Central)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
3, 2, Fun, Ages 2-3, with an adult
10:00am–10:30am
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
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.
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| 10:15am |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Explore and Play (ages 2-5 with adult)
10:30am–11:30am
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with adult. Play with puzzles and toys from the library's toy collection. Check out a toy to take home!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
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.
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| 10:45am |
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| 11:00am |
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| 11:15am |
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| 11:30am |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
11:30am–12:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
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| 11:45am |
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| 12:00pm |
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| 12:15pm |
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| 12:30pm |
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| 12:45pm |
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| 1:00pm |
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| 1:15pm |
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| 1:30pm |
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| 1:45pm |
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| 2:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Senior Planet- Intro to Managing Your Privacy
2:00pm–3:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Patapsco Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
HCLS is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends.
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| 2:45pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Teen Area (CEN)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 11-18. Drop-in. Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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 crafts!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Teen Afterschool Programming
3:30pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Event Details:
Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Elem'Up
3:45pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Animate with Procreate
4:00pm–5:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Learn how to use Procreate in a new way - Animation! Learn tips and tricks to make your drawings come to life! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
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| 4:30pm |
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| 4:45pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
ABC Spanish Club (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK
5:00pm–5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. If your child has "learn Spanish" in their New Year's Resolution, this is the perfect class for them.
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| 5:15pm |
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| 5:30pm |
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| 5:45pm |
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| 6:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Needle Felting in 3D
6:00pm–7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
DIY Design Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
Learn and practice techniques to create a three dimensional needle-felted piece. Part 1: 12/9 Part 2: 12/16 Part 3: 12/23 Part 4: 12/30
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Knot Just Knitters
6:15pm–7:45pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio B
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
PJ Time (all ages)
6:30pm–7:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Pajama Time
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Family Fun at Your Library (Families)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
DIY & Makerspace,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Chess Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Who's at the Zoo: Winter Edition (all ages)
6:30pm–7:15pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
All ages. 45 min. Ticket required. Learn about a different species each week. Develop an understanding of each animal's special cold weather adaptations through hands-on stations and exploration.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Pajama Time (families) TK
7:00pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Pajama Time
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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