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
Registration Required
Event Details:

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
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 For English Language Learners - 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 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.

Cancelled

Just For Me (3-6 years) 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 ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Ticket required.

Cancelled

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK Cancelled Due to Weather

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:
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 will be available 15 minutes before class.

Cancelled

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.
 

Cancelled

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK Cancelled Due to Weather

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
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 will be available 15 minutes before class.

Cancelled

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.
 

Noontime Books (Online)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion of the following titles.

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.

A/V Lab

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.  

3D Design

5:00pm–6:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn your ideas into 3D! Design objects you can print on the 3D printers located in the Glenwood Makerspace.  Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

Family Time Live! (Online)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Everyone
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Do Not Book
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Registration Required

FAMILY TIME LIVE!

Ages 0-5, families.  20-30 min.  Interactive language and literacy-based activities to engage the whole family. 

 

Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.

Books & Rec [ages 5-7] TK

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Ages 5-7; 45 min.  Ticket required.

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

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
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 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!
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

LEGO WARS!

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

150 pieces and 45 minutes - can you build the best LEGO structure?  10 teams of 1-2 students will compete for bragging rights and a prize (prize tba).

NonFiction Addiction (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:

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

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

Author Works: Islamic Cuisine- A Conversation & Cooking Demo with Author Laila El-Haddad (Online)

7:00pm–8:15pm
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, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Author and Journalist Laila El-Haddad discusses the history of spices and cuisine from the Middle East and demonstrates some of her recipes in this special virtual event.

Undesign the Redline Reflection Session (In Person)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Reflect on what you learned during a tour of the Undesign the Redline exhibit in a conversation facilitated by Trent Day Hall. What did you learn and how did you feel? How can we undesign the systems created by redlining?

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.

U.S. Citizenship for English Language Learners - 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.