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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pride Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Other Location
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Writing Skills for English Language Leaners - Adult (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for English language learners.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Civic Awareness- 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 class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, history and governmen

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pins and Needles

10:00am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Bring the projects you'd like to finish! All stitchers welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - 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 class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

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

Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller 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.

Event Details:

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 mth) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Uke Can Do It! [ages 6-10 with adult] TK

11:00am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Ages 6-10 with adult.  60 min.  Ticket required.

Pluck and strum your way to learning fun tunes on the ukulele! Use one of our provided instruments or bring your own. No experience needed.

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

Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller 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.

Event Details:

Ticket required.  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 "Teens" group.

HCPSS Summer Meal Program

12:30pm - 2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS

Children must be present to receive free meals. 

All summer meals must be consumed onsite

3-D Pattern Puzzles (ages 6-10) TK

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-10; 45min. 

Solve fun 3-D puzzle challenges and create your own designs with 3-D red and white pattern blocks.

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-9. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Classic stories and fun problem-solving activities.

Crafternoon (all ages/families)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace,
Event Details:

All ages/families; allow 15 minutes.

Drop in and make fun crafts!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fry, Fry Baby: Air Fryer Tips and Tricks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

It’s a fact that fried foods just taste awesome. Thanks to the air fryer, they can also be healthy-ish.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SCAMO!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

The Howard County Office of Consumer Protection introduces SCAMO, a fun and interactive way to learn about scams, consumer protection, and your rights. Built like Bingo, SCAMO uses games to teach instead of classroom presentations.

Uke Can Do It! [ages 6-10 with adult] TK

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Ages 6-10 with adult.  60 min.  Ticket required.

Pluck and strum your way to learning fun tunes on the ukulele! Use one of our provided instruments or bring your own. No experience needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bingo Social

2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fountain Pens: A Handwriting Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-18  |  Registration required, walk-ins accepted while space allows.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

AV Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

AV Lab
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.

Club de Lectura (Edades 8-12) TK

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Program Type: Book Clubs, History & Genealogy, Culture & Language,
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Si te gusta la serie Sobreviví, únete a nosotros para actividades divertidas que incluyen preguntas de comprensión de lectura, ejercicios y juegos en español. Edades 8-12. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Portraiture in Acrylic Paint w/ J. Scott

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

This painting class will teach participants about portraiture and how to work in acrylic paint. Participants will  learn techniques on enlarging using a grid, composition, lighting, under painting, brush selection, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation for Life and Work-Adult

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This is a class for English Language Learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The class meets weekly in the Central Br

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English For Beginning English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for beginning level adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level.

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

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central 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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

How to Earn Money This Summer (ages 12-18)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Required
Event Details:

Looking for a way to start making money over the summer? Not sure where to start? You're in good hands.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Thursdays

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Who will be crowned the Thursday Trivia Champion? 

Join us for an entertaining evening of trivia fun to wind down the summer work week. Individuals or groups – all are welcome.

Cancelled

Nutr Res 3

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Required
Event Details:

These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

U.S. Citizenship 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 class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.