English Conversation Class-Adult (Online)

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.  If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invit

All Together Now (all ages) TK

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

 

Event Details:

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

 

 

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

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

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns 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.

Little Learners: Chill Out with Winter Science (3-5 years with adult) TK

10:15am - 11:00am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: , Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

WHY IS IT SNOWING?

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Explore winter science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Little Learners (3-5 yrs with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

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

Baby Games (Online)

11:00am - 11:30am
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Required

BABY GAMES

Ages Infant-2.  5 –15 min.  Songs, bounces, rhymes, and tickles for tykes!

This class has been prerecorded. You will receive the link to the online class with confirmation of your registration.

If you miss this class, past classes are posted on the Howard County Library System YouTube channel Playlists.

Event Details:

If you miss this class, past classes are posted on the Howard County Library System YouTube channel Playlists [use link:  

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

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

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns 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.

All Together Now (all ages) TK

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

 

Event Details:

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

 

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

1:30pm - 2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years 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.

Event Details:

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

Science Lab

3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Learn the science of Alcohol Ink painting by making your own. Taught by a HiTech instructor! Drop-in. Grades 6-12. 

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

Photoshop

4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create a new world or turn yourself into a magical creature?  Have you ever wanted to make your photographs more dynamic?  Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop and all its tools and filters.

Weigh To Go (Series; Online)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Led by a weight management expert, this six-week program will provide the strategies and support you need to manage your weight in a healthy way and make 2022 your best year yet. Meetings include instruction and group discussion.

Makerspace Mondays

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week.

Pajama Time [all ages] TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

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.

Event Details:

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

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns 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.

Event Details:

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

 

Pajama Time [all ages] TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

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.

Event Details:

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

Good Reads Book Discussion (Online) - Rescheduled to Tuesday, February 22nd

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Event Details:

 

Join us for a of discussion fiction or non-fiction titles that embrace universal themes.

Valentine's Day Craft! Recycled Book Paper Vase

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Need a last minute Valentine’s Day gift or just want to make something cool for your room? Join us as we make paper flower vases from discarded books and colorful paper flowers to go in them.  Ages 11-18

English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 or 3 - Adult (Online)

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for English language learners in low beginning, high beginning and low intermed

Pronunciation for English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your spoken English with this class. The class will focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation and stress, as well as u