Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.
Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Stories baby games and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Improve your ability to communicate and interact in English in a fun and casual setting. In partnership with Project Literacy.
Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.
Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies of monthly titles available for borrowing by registered participants at the Central Children's Research Desk.
Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies of the month's book title available for borrowing by registered participants at the Central Children's Research Desk.
Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland's children's choice award in preparation for spring voting. Includes a craft or activity. Grades K-3. Eight-month series.
Need help accessing eBooks eAudiobooks or streaming content on your laptop phone or tablet? Drop in with your questions relating to technology offered by the library for eBooks eAudiobooks and eMagazines.
Ages 2-5 with adult. Allow 30 min. Play with toys and new friends enjoy music develop cognitive motor and social skills. (Some sensory play activities may include contact with household materials containing potential allergens.)
Ages 8-17. Work on your homework and participate in activities. Snack available. Mondays - Fridays; 3-4:30 pm (on full school days only).
For middle school students. Join us after school to work on your homework and participate in games and activities. Snacks available. Limited space. Permission slip required. Mondays - Thursdays; 3 - 5 pm (full school days only).
Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive. Sponsored by KidzTable.
Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks. Sponsored by KidzTable.
Enter the Owlery to learn about owl habits and care dissect an owl pellet and send a message by Owl Post. Ages 9-12. Registration required
Celebrate the holidays with songs you can sing and/or sign together.
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.
Book discussion 3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm. Dec 18: <i>Salt Houses</i> by Hala Alyan Jan 15: <i>News of the World</i> by Paulette Jiles Feb 19: <i>The Summer Before the War</i> by Helen Simonson
Do you need help with your History Day project? Drop in to speak with an HCLS Research Specialist to get assistance with developing a History Day topic finding appropriate resources or reviewing your finished project.
Explore this distinct genre. Book discussion Wednesdays 7-8 pm.
Book discussion 3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm. Dec 18: <i>Pyongyang</i> by Guy Delisle Jan 16: No Meeting Feb 19: <i>The Witch of Lime Street: Seance Seduction and Houdini in the Spirit World</i> by David Jaher
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.