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English Conversation Class-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
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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

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This event is in the "Everyone" group

All Together Now (all ages) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:
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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. 
 

 

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

 

 

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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
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Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Stories, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (infant-23 months 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:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Learners (3-5 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: 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (infant-23 months 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:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

All Together Now (all ages) TK

11:30am–12:00pm
Children, Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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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. 
 

 

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

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Brain Fitness (Online)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Receive fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active through email. Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive an email at noon wi

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Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
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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.

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Little Learners Preschool Engineering (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

1:30pm–2:30pm
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: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.

Create different structures with various types of blocks that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate.

This event is in the "Teens" group

The Meetup

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Makerspace (Was 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

Branches:
East Columbia Branch
Description:

The HCLS East Columbia Branch will be closed at 3 PM on May 23rd due to facilities issues. Passports will not be available.
All classes, meeting room reservations, and study room reservations have been cancelled.

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Read Together, Learn Together Book Club (ages 5-7) TK

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Event Details:

Ages 5-7; 30 min.

Take a dive into our wonderful collection of books! Come read out loud together, discuss the books, learn by asking and answering questions and complete activities related to the books.

LEGO™ Live! (ONLINE)

5:00pm–5:45pm
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for ages 9-12; 45 minutes. Registration required.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

5:15pm–6:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Eating To Prevent Osteoporosis (Online)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about what you can do in your diet and lifestyle to promote bone health? Join us as we discuss food options, learn how to improve your nutrition and physical activity, and lower your risk of Osteoporosis. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Cancelled

Cuentos en Pijamas (all ages/todas las edades) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Everyone
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, Everyone
Program Type:
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Families; 30 minutes.

Bilingual stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome.

Cuentos bilingües y música antes de ir a dormir. Pijamas, ositos de peluche y cobijas son bienvenidos. 

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Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pajama Time [all ages] TK

7:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Everyone
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, 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 will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

LEGO™ Engineering Challenge (In Person)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12; 60 minutes. Registration required.

Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask A Master Gardener (In Person)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Korean for Beginners (Online)

7:00pm–8:30pm
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:

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Career Exploration for Licensed Childcare Providers - 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 working as a licensed childcare provider.  The participants will improve their English language skills and learn about the work settings, responsib

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English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 or 3 - 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 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pronunciation 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 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