English For Community Participation - Adult (Online)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a class for English language learners.

Reading, Writing & Grammar - Adult (Online)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a class for English language learners.

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 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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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.

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

Little Learners (ages 3-5 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, , 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. 

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK (outdoors)

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
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.

3, 2, Fun (2-3 yrs with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
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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.

The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the entrance.

Little Learners Number BINGO! (ages 2-5 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: Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-5; 30 minutes. 

Enhance number recognition while having fun and maybe win a prize, too!

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

HCLS Trivia: Tuesday (Online)

11:00am–11:30am
Adults, Everyone
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play trivia through email! Categories and fun for everyone. Please email HCLS.trivia@hclibrary.org for the trivia details or if you have questions.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 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, , 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.

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 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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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.

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

Play Partners (infant - 23 mos with adult) TK (outdoors)

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
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.

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. 
 

 

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
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All by Myself

Ages 4-6; 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 are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

 

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

Little Learners: STEM Fun! Count & Play Math (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: , Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes.Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes prior to class.

Science Lab: Fall Fun (In-Person)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carver Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Students will participate in various activities related to the fall. Taught by a HiTech instructor.  Drop-in. Grades 6-12. 

This lab is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch! 

 

 

Healthy Horror Claymation Camp

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monsters need your help! Create a claymation Public Service Announcement touting the health benefits of scary stories or monster self-care! Sculpt, storyboard, design, and photograph stills with friends.

Adventure Storytime (all ages) TK

5:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Other Location
Age Group: Everyone
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All ages. 30 min.

STEM Fun: It's Only Rocket Science! (ages 6-11) TK

6:00pm–6:45pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Children's Patio
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-11; 45 min. Ticket required.

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: 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.

The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the correct entry point.

Pajama Time (families) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type:
Event Details:

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 available 15 minutes before class.

Diversity Day Book Group: Discuss Homeland Elegies (In-Person)

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of National Diversity Awareness Month, the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity is partnering with the Howard County Library System to host a book discussion series.

Diversity Day Book Group: Discuss On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous (In-Person)

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of National Diversity Awareness Month, the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity is partnering with the Howard County Library System to host a book discussion series.

Diversity Day Group: Discuss the movie Just Mercy (Online)

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of National Diversity Awareness Month, the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity is partnering with the Howard County Library System to host a book discussion series.

Adventure Storytime (all ages) TK

7:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Other Location
Age Group: Everyone
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All ages. 30 min.

Cancelled

Business Roundtable: Macoby Holmes, President of the Holmes Vending Group

7:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month HCLS co-hosts an online roundtable focusing on a local business owned by a Person of Color in Howard County.  The owner shares the experiences and challenges they face as a local business owner.

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

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.

U.S. Citizenship - Adult (Online)

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.

Candlelight Concert Society, Pre-Concert Talk - Bach’s Keyboard Concertos, by Stephen Ackert

7:30pm–9:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Join Stephen Ackert as he discusses excerpts from some of the great keyboard Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach.