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.
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.
This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as Ophthalmic Technicians in an ophthalmologist’s office. The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earni
This is an in-person, drop-in class for adult English language learners. Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.
The Community Athletic Program, or CAP, consists of a traveling trailer filled with sports gear, games and video game equipment and staffed by school resource officers.
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.
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.
Stories, baby games, and musical activities that celebrate all of us, our differences, and similarities, including families with two moms or two dads.
Ticket required.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 18-35 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Stories, songs, and activities.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the start of class.
All ages; 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Listen to a story, develop observation skills while exploring nature, and participate in an activity you can also do at home.
Come with us on a Summer Reading Adventure! Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.
Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticketed.
Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.
Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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.
Ages 18-35 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Stories, songs, and activities.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the start of class.
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Hands-Only CPR
FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS
Children must be present to receive free meals.
All summer meals must be consumed onsite
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; 30 min. Ticket required
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 8-11; 30 - 45 min. Ticket Required.
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride month with some wonderful related reads, activities, and a rainbow craft!
Sounds Like Fun! Hands-on activities that explore the sensational properties of sound.
Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
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.
Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. Registered.
Celebrate Pride Month at the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace and learn how to create custom stickers with the Cricut Maker. We will be focusing on messages of pride, acceptance, love, and kindness. Every participant must register.
This class an in-person class designed for intermediate level English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.
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.
Ages 8-12; 45 minutes.
Join us for hands-on learning experiences that allow us to investigate our world.
Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman. We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!
Join us for a discussion of the following books:
Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's cuisine is English Tea. Pick-up any Tea cookbook at the library, cook some recipes and come have a culinary discussion.
Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while you just need a refresher? In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.
Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.
Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.
Spring is here & and summer is fast approaching!
Are you looking forward to that international trip you have been thinking about for a while?
The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
These classes are for adult English language learners from low beginning, high beginning and low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.
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.
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.
Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm