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
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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

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.

Gingerbread Hide & Seek [families] TK

11:00am–11:30am
Everyone
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!,
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Families.  30 minutes. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ho! Ho! Ho! More Holiday Trivia (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 and test your holiday trivia knowledge!  Questions? Email HCLS.trivia@hclibrary.org.

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
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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

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
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room

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.

 

Gingerbread Hide & Seek [families] TK

2:00pm–2:30pm
Everyone
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!,
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Families.  30 minutes.  Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Get to Snow the Laser Cutter Engraver

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that Glenwood Branch Makerspace has a laser cutter & engraver? Explore how to use the laser in the Makerspace to create your own custom wood or acrylic creations. Create and cut your own snowflake in this beginners class.

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.  

Family Fun at Your Library: Creating Hour (Families) TK

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Explore hands-on, interactive activities for kids of all ages. These weekly activities support a family-focused approach to reading and spending time together.

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
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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 available 15 minutes before class.

Family Fun at Your Library: Creating Hour (Families) TK

7:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Explore hands-on, interactive activities for kids of all ages. These weekly activities support a family-focused approach to reading and spending time together.

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 3rd Tuesdays 7 - 8 pm.

December 21  River of Ink by Etienne Appert (hoopla)

Knot Just Knitters

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

Upcycled Craft: Paper Poinsettias

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create flower inspired decorations using recycled materials.