Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

10:00am–11:15am

Children

Savage Branch

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Abacus Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!,

Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.

Coloring with Friends

10:00am–11:30am

Adults

Central Branch

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: CEN Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

Event Details:

Adults, 90 minutes, registration required

Canceled On the Road to Kindergarten at Kahler Hall (ORK)

10:00am–12:00pm

Children

Mobile Branch

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Library Branch: Mobile Branch

Room: ORK

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Events,

Event Details:

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.

Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys.
Learn about community resources.
Use our free Wi-Fi.

More information: hclibrary.org/ork

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario!

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores.

Pida prestado libros y otros artículos.
Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes.
Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios.
Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito.

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork

1st Wednesday’s 10 am-12 pm

Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 6

Kahler Hall - Village of Harper’s Choice

5440 Old Tucker Row | Columbia, MD 21044

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

10:15am–10:45am

Children

Elkridge Branch

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years 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.

Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK

10:15am–10:45am

Children

Savage Branch

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

Event Details:

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am

Children

East Columbia Branch

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

Event Details:

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns 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.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

11:15am–11:45am

Children

Elkridge Branch

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years 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.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

1:30pm–2:00pm

Children

East Columbia Branch

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)

Age Group: Children

Program Type: , Tech Skills or STEAM

Event Details:

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.

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm–2:00pm

Children

Elkridge Branch

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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.

Canceled On the Road to Kindergarten at Howard Crossing Apartment Homes (ORK)

2:00pm–3:30pm

Children

Mobile Branch

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Library Branch: Mobile Branch

Room: ORK

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Events,

Event Details:

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.

Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys.
Learn about community resources.
Use our free Wi-Fi.

More information: hclibrary.org/ork

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario!

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores.

Pida prestado libros y otros artículos.
Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes.
Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios.
Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito.

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork

1st Wednesday of the month; 2 - 3:30 pm

Jan 3, Feb 7 & Mar 6

Howard Crossing Apartment Homes

8732 Town and County Blvd. Ellicott City, MD 21043

Art in the Afternoon: Winter Painting

2:00pm–3:30pm

Teens, Adults

Elkridge Branch

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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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.

Winter Painting: Get inspired by the season by painting a winter scene.

Teen Space

3:30pm–5:00pm

Teens

Glenwood Branch

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!,

Event Details:

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

The Meetup

3:30pm–5:30pm

Teens

East Columbia Branch

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Tech Pop-Up Clinic

5:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Miller Branch

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Tech Lab (MIL)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM

Event Details:

Did you get a new device for the holidays and need help setting it up and/or learning to how use it?
Have you ever wanted to use HCLS e-content like streaming music, movies, TV shows, or audio books, reading e-books, newspapers, a

Windows & Mirror Teen Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm

Teens

Savage Branch

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 14-17. Read and discuss books with diverse viewpoints that tackle tough issues, such as finding and establishing identity. Reading the book is encouraged, but not required.

Food provided.

Create by Music - Book Page Mirror

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults

Miller Branch

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Avalon Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome!

Registration preferred.

Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG

6:30pm–7:00pm

Children

Miller Branch

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

6:30pm–8:00pm

Everyone

Elkridge Branch

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: 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!

English Conversation Class (in-person)

7:45pm–8:45pm

Adults

Miller Branch

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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, 7:45 - 8:45 pm