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! (2-3 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
Program Type:
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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 available 15 minutes before class.

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
Program Type:
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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

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

 

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
Program Type:
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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.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of 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.
 

Creating Digital Memories

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own digital scrapbook! Edit video and audio using Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere and Logic Pro X. Use the Digital Memory Station in the Glenwood Makerspace to convert photographs and older video formats, then 

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
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.

 

Audio Creation: Using the Recording Booth

1:00pm–2:30pm
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:

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in the digital realm! Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

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
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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 are available 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: Storybook Friends- Curious George (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:
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Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

 

January Teen Survival Space

2:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Event Details:

Take the stress out of the season in a professional yet comfortable environment. Study alone or with peers. Energize your mind and spirit. Snacks welcome, but not provided.

Family Options

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Field trip for HC Health Department Family Options Teen Parent Program.

Science Lab

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Passport Staff Workroom (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about various topics in science. Taught by a HiTech instructor! Drop-in. Grades 6-12. 

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

 

 

Science Meets Art - Acrylic Pouring

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Passport Staff Workroom (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

READY, SET, POUR!  Using paint, pouring medium, and canvases, learn about how chemistry and fluid dynamics can create amazing works of art. Taught by a HiTech instructor at the East Columbia Branch.

 

Family Fun at Your Library (Families) TK

5:30pm–7:30pm
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!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and literacy skills.

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:
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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.

Winter Olympics (ages 6-11, TK)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 6-11. 45 minutes. Ticket required, tickets are available 15 minutes before class.

 

Get ready for the 2022 Beijing Olympics and test your knowledge of Olympics past and present!

Let's Talk About Climate Change (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is something you want to be part of.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

"What I Wish I Knew" Student Panel Discussion (Online)

7:00pm–8:30pm
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: College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

What I Wish I Knew; College student panel / How to prepare for and succeed in college. In this virtual student panel series, students share their wisdom and answer questions from their younger peer

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!
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

English As A Second Language 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.

English Conversation Class On Current Events - 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. Improve your English conversational skills through discussions on important world events.

Candlelight Concert Society presents : Tradition and Innovation in Russian Music of the 19th and 20th Centuries

7:30pm–8:30pm
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:

In advance of the January 22 all-Russian program presented by cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Connie Shih, we  explore the cultural and political contexts that shaped the development of Russian musical style in the past two c