English for Civic Awareness- Adult (Online)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, histor

Pins and Needle Arts

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
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Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person.

Speaking & Listening - Adult (Online)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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This class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

Just For Us (3-6 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
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JUST FOR US

Ages 3-6 with adult; 30 min.

Develop school readiness skills through stories, songs, and activities.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:15am–10:45am
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
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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.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
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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.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

11:15am–11:45am
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
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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.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
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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.

Making Cents of Your Money – Budgeting (Online)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
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Event Details:

Learn the importance of tracking expenses, making spending adjustments, the difference between needs and wants, and why a budget is important to your overall financial well-being.

Noontime Books (Online)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion of the following titles:

Be Cool at School

2:00pm–3:00pm
Savage Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
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Registration required

For ages 9-13 only, parents welcome to stay.

Change a notebook and pencil into eye catching works of art using pipe cleaners, duct tape and washi tape. All materials provided.

Builder's Club (5 + / Family) TK

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Playing, planning and building with construction kits, cardboard and more! For children and adults to enjoy together.

LEGO™ Engineering Challenge (In Person)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 9-12; 60 minutes. Registration required.

Calling all LEGO™ blocks fans! Work in groups and individually to complete engineering challenges using LEGO™ blocks. Siblings and families welcome.

 

A/V Lab (In-Person)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech instructor.

No registration required. Grades 6-12.  

Family Field Trip to Your Library! (Families) TK

5:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
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Families. 30 minutes. Ticket Required.

Children's Area Scavenger Hunt

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
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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 available 15 minutes before class.

Family Field Trip to Your Library! (Families) TK

7:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
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Families. 30 minutes. Ticket Required.

Children's Area Scavenger Hunt

Pajama Time (all ages) TK (outdoors)

7:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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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.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

HCLS Trivia Thursday! (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Play trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 18+. Please email HCLS.trivia@hclibrary.org for the trivia details or if you have questions.

NonFiction Addiction (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Nov 18th: "Book Of Delights" by Ross Gay

Career Exploration for Real Estate Agents - Adult (Online)

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as real estate agents in Maryland.  The participants will improve their English language skills and learn about the work settings, res

ESL Levels 4, 5 & 6 - Adult (Online)

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a class for adult English language learners.