Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed.
Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!
Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed.
Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!
Find 10 QR codes hidden throughout the Elkridge branch! Each code leads to a series of 3 – 5 puzzle journeys celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Every code group completed qualifies for a Summer Reading Monthly Raffle Ticket.
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.
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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
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 available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 3 - 5 with adult; 25 min.
Take a jaunt through the world of classical music. Celebrating Vivaldi.
Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
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.
This class is part of our Summer Reading Adventures series! Visit hclibrary.org/summer to learn more!
Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.
Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.
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.
Ages 5-7 with adult; 30 mins.
Hands-on STEAM fun based on your favorite children's authors! Let's read books together and have fun doing a STEAM- related activity.
Summer is a great time to plan for fall vegetables. Learn from Master Gardeners how to extend your gardening season with a late summer and early fall planting of some of your favorite vegetables.
Do you love the Elkridge community? Enjoy working with children? Need Student Service Learning Hours or want a Leadership Recommendation for your college application?
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.
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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club
June 03 The city we became by N.K. Jemisin
Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required.
Please register for this event only after having attended a Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Interview session.
Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club
June 03 The City we became by N.K. Jemisin
Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.
Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create.
Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own keychain for Dad using a drawing you make in class. This class is designed for ages 10+.