American English Pronunciation

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

This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique American rhythms.

English For Computer Support Specialists - Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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 English language learners.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 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,

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.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
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) 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:

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 available 15 minutes before class.

Play Partners (infant-23 mth) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell 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:

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

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein 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.

Event Details:

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 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,

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.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Children, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
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.

Eating to Prevent Colorectal Cancer (Online)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to improve your nutrition and physical activity to lower your risk of colorectal cancer AND improve your overall health. We'll cover the top tips from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Photoshop for Beginners (3 Class Series)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basic skills in Adobe Photoshop, students will learn the how to navigate Photoshop’s Essentials workspace and the tools that allow us to edit photos, create print advertisements, and more. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Preschool Parade LIVE! (online)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Everyone
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:
Required

PRESCHOOL PARADE LIVE!

Ages 2-5.  5-20 min.   Develop school-readiness skills through language & literacy, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.

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.

Event Details:


        

(ORK) Deep Run Park

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Mobile Branch
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Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK) and a Children's Class

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Attend a children's class

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys 

  • Learn about community resources 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Asista a una clase para niños con el personal de la biblioteca. 

  • Pedir prestados libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pedir prestados kits de actividades y juguetes 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

Class at 3 PM

Clase a las 3 PM

Location:

Ubicación

Deep Run Tot Park

8530 St Jean Way

Elkridge, MD 21075

  • More information: hclibrary.org/org

 

Beginning Calligraphy

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of traditional calligraphy and how to design your own decorative texts. Ages 14+

 

3D Design

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
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
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.

The Meetup

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Event Details:

An afterschool hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

Fun With Spanish @ Oakland Mills Online

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Everyone
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Have you, your child, or the whole family always wanted to learn Spanish? Well NOW is the perfect time!!!

HCHD Vaccine Clinic

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get your FREE COVID-19 vaccine or booster!

For adults and children (5-17)

All vaccine types offered.

In partnership with the Howard County Health Department.

Award-Winning Picture Book Club: Black-eyed Susan (grades K-3) RG

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-3.  Registration required. 45-60 minutes.

Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland’s children's choice award.

Adult A/V Lab

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in A/V lab for adults, includes access to the recording booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. In-person

The Key to Laser Cutting

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
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
Required
Event Details:

Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own custom wood or acrylic keychain featuring your favorite state or country.  Design and cut your own keychain in this beginner's level class.

Craft Pop-up Shop (ages 4 & up)

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.

Pop-in and make a fun craft!

 

Poetry Workshop for Veterans (Online)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events,
Required
Event Details:

Registration is open to Veterans/ active duty and their families, please. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Pajama Time (all ages) 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:

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.

Craft and Arts Fun (ages 5-11) TK

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

We bring the supplies, you bring the fun. Ages 5 - 11. Ticket required. Mask required.

In Other Worlds (Online) - Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Zoom Workshop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

 

 

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays)

In Other Worlds - Book Discussion- (at East Columbia Branch)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

 

 

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays)

 

Romantic Reads (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the new Romantic Reads Book Discussion!

Intermediate Korean (Online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.

Lady Brion: Open Mic ( Poetry Slam workshop 4)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:
These workshops will be held in-person at HCLS, Central Branch.
"I am spoken courage passed down..." 

--Lady Brion

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

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
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

English For Business Writing - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
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.  Develop your English vocabulary and writing skills in the business context.  Learn to compose effective emails and reports for the workplace.  If you're new to thi

Reading & Speaking for English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

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

This class is designed for English language learners. Practice your speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read a short story each week and discuss it in class.

English Conversation Class (in-person)

7:45pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm