English for Civic Awareness- 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
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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
Miller Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
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.

All Together Now (all ages) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

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. 
 

 

Just For Us: Spooky Stories, Costumes Welcome (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
Program Type:
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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
Program Type:
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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.

All Together Now (all ages) TK

11:15am–11:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

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. 
 

 

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
Program Type:
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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.

Let's Podcast! (Online)

3:00pm–3:45pm
Teens
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
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Ages 11-18, 45 min.

Spider Parachutes [ages 6-10] TK

4:00pm–4:45pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

German Conversation Club (Online)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 

History Day Drop-in Sessions (Online)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in for virtual help with your History Day project at the HCLS Miller Branch and speak with an HCLS Research Specialist to get assistance finding appropriate resources from HCLS databases.

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
Event Details:

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.  

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
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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.

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, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Families; 45 - 60 min. Ticket Required. Children under 5 must have an adult playing with them.

Book Bingo with Prizes!

Play Partners: Spooky Stories, Costumes Welcome (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
Program Type:
Event Details:

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.

Author Visit: Zack Smedley discusses "Tonight We Rule the World" (ONLINE)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
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Event Details:

This event will take place in-person at the Savage Branch as well as over Zoom.

Author Works: Zack Smedley discusses "Tonight We Rule the World" (IN-PERSON)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event will take place in-person at the Savage Branch as well as over Zoom.

NASA at Your Table (Online)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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NASA has a fleet of two dozen Earth-observing satellites that collect data that is of enormous benefit to agriculture. Join us to learn about the ways NASA data are used to help bring food and drink to your table.

Spooky Stories to Tell in the Dark

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events
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Join us in the Enchanted Garden for an evening of bone-chilling stories! Bring a story to share or just come and listen. The evening's stories will increase in creepiness as it gets darker. We will be outside so please dress warm!

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, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Families; 45 - 60 min. Ticket Required. Children under 5 must have an adult playing with them.

Book Bingo with Prizes!

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.

Putting the Flower Garden to Bed for Winter

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

When the gardening season is winding down, there are still things to be done to prepare for that most glorious season: spring!

Career Exploration for Real Estate Agents - 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
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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
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.