Coloring with Friends

10:00am - 11:30am
Central Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Adults, 90 minutes, registration required Are you looking for a creative outlet and a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Use the sheets and supplies provided or bring your own to...

On the Road to Kindergarten at Kahler Hall (ORK)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Branch
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

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. 

  • 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. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:
1st Wednesday’s 10am-12pm  Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6  Kahler Hall - Village of Harper’s Choice  5440 Old Tucker Row | Columbia, MD 21044  In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled  ...

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Art & Music, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

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.

Winter Friends: Frosty (families) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Event Details:
WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY All ages; 30 min. Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty.  Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. ...

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

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. ...

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Art & Music, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

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

1:30pm - 2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness), STEM / STEAM

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages; 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 available 15 minutes before class. ...

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Fun & Games!, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

JUST FOR ME

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. 
 

 

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

ALL BY MYSELF

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.

 

Event Details:
Beginning January 9, All By Myself will move to Tuesdays @ 2 pm.  No session January 2.   ...

Art in the Afternoon: Winter Workshop

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, DIY & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Winter Workshop: Celebrate the season with a selection of Winter themed art and craft projects. ...

On the Road to Kindergarten at Howard Crossing Apartment Homes (ORK)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Branch
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

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. 

  • 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. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:
1st Wednesday of the month; 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm  Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6  Howard Crossing Apartment Homes   8732 Town and County Blvd   Ellicott City, MD 21043  At the leasing office or at the grill area an...

Teen Space

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts, Fun & Games!, Homework Club
Event Details:
After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. ...

The Meetup

3:45pm - 5:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Event Details:
A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

Teen Time

3:45pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School)
Event Details:
Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment. For registration information, please contact Carmen Jessop 410-313-7717 ca...

Character Design

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Character designers work in video games, movies, TV, animation, and even comic books and graphic novels! Design and develop your own characters by using technology to develop your own creations. Taught by HiTech instructors. ...

Game On! (ages 11-17)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Fun & Games!
Event Details:
  Ages 11-17. Drop-in. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore fan, you'll find something to enjoy at this event. You'll get to play the latest and the greatest games and ...

Teen Connect; After-school Brain break!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 11-18 | Walk in, no registration needed, space is limited.   TEEN CONNECT; After-school Brain Break is an inclusive, welcoming teen space for hanging out, meeting new people & having fun!  Each session will include vid...

Fun With Spanish (ages 6-11) TK

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Fun & Games!, Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
30 Minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required. Join Ms. Adriana to have fun learning some basic Spanish vocabulary with lessons for common elementary themes. New vocabulary introduced each week. Ms. Adriana uses the Muzzy app to guide...

A/V Lab (Ages 14+ and Adult)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
14+ adult 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. ...

Books on Tap (book club)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Open
Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting, most are available in electronic format, too. December: Mercury Picture...

Windows & Mirror Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 14-17. Read and discuss books with diverse viewpoints that tackle tough issues, such as finding and establishing identity. Reading the book is encouraged, but not required. Food provided. Registration preferred. Windows allow us to ex...

Tote-ally Awesome Book Totes with the Cricut

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Get crafty in the Makerspace this month.  Using the Cricut machine, customize a canvas book tote with heat transfer vinyl. All materials will be provided. Registration required for each maker. ...

Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min.  Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group. ...

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Fun & Games!
Event Details:
All ages. Allow 30 min. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!   ...

Bilingual Winter Friends: Frosty (families) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Language, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Event Details:
BILINGUAL WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY All ages; 30 min. Enjoy Spanish and English stories and songs and meet Frosty the snowman! Ven a disfrutar de cuantos y canciones en ingles y espanol y conoce a Frosty, el muneco de nieve. Ticket required....

DSAT Information Session

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: College & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:
High School Students and their parents/ guardians have an opportunity to learn about the Digital SAT. The SAT will move to a digital format in March of 2024. A speaker from C2 Education Testing Company will share information about the DSAT. A practic...

Driver Safety and New Vehicle Technologies

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Keep up-to-date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car. Peter Surana of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will indicate what new technologies are available, how they work, and how they can improve your pea...

How to Build your Family Tree

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Miller Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
How do I go about documenting and building a family tree to learn about my family's lineage?  In this presentation, genealogist Jon Smith will share the basic process for beginning and continuing the construction of a family tree to trace y...

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
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 an...

English Conversation Class (in-person)

7:45pm - 8:45pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Language
Event Details:
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm ...