Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

10:00am - 11:15am
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Fun & Games!, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Event Details:
Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others. ...

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.

Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Event Details:
TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 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. ...

Rustic Kraft Gift Tags

11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learners will create and decorate 3 handmade tags featuring inked edges, patterned paper, die cuts, and natural embellishments.   . ...

DIY Gifts: Holiday Picture Frames

11:00am - 1:00pm
Savage Branch
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, DIY & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Paint a holiday picture frame, then print a picture of yourself to put inside it for a perfect gift to give a loved one! All materials provided, please dress for mess. Registration required. ...

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.

Museum@TheLibrary: The Walters: Across Asia – Face of the Divine

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community & Culture, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Walters Art Museum presents a landmark installation of its Asian and Islamic collections, offering new ways to examine and experience both Asian and Islamic art. The Walters collection of Asian art comprises about 9,000 objects and encompa...

Holiday Wrap (families)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts
Event Details:
Families; allow 30 min. Drop-in and celebrate the light and cheer of the season by creating your own wrapping paper. Dress for mess. (Paper and stamping materials provided.) ...

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. 
 

 

Make and Take - Laser Cutter Engraver - Holiday Jewelry

1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver. Create your own holiday jewelry or keychain. This class is designed for ages 10+. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Anyone planning to make an item is requir...

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. ...

Upcycled Orbs (Ages 6-11) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Art & Music, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
Repurpose discarded children's picture books into orbs to use as creative decorations or unique gifts. ...

Art Wars! Holiday Edition

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Miller Branch
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, History & Genealogy, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
GRADES 6th-12th  |  Registration suggested, drop-ins welcome while space allows.  Space is limited. EARLY DISMISSAL DAY! In 60 minutes, what can you create?  Bring just your imagination to Art Wars, a fun class series giving ar...

Engineering Challenge (ages 5-10) TK

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, Fun & Games!, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 5-10; Allow 30 minutes. Ticket required. Express your creativity and develop your engineering skills with various building challenges. Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with ...

Ukulele Holiday Jam [ages 7 and up with adult] TK

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School)
Program Type: Art & Music
Event Details:
Ages 7 and up with adult.  60 min.  Ticket required. Sing in the holidays with the ukulele! Bring your own or borrow one of ours.  Other simple instruments will be provided if you just want to play them and sing along. Tickets av...

On the Road to Kindergarten at Deep Run (ORK)

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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:
Wednesdays; 2 - 4 pm   Oct 11 & 25 *NEW HOURS* 3:30 - 5:30 pm Nov 8 & Dec 13                                          &...

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. ...

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 ...

Resin Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to create something with resin  Learn about the chemistry behind crafting with resin. Taught by a HiTech Instructor. ...

Black-Eyed Susan Book Club: Picture Books (Grades K5-3)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered. Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Bran...

Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Series (Grades 4-6 RG)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. Registered. Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.  This event is part of a comb...

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. ...

Rise Above: Test Taking Skills

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: College & Career, Community & Culture, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Does the thought of studying for a test feel overwhelming? Do you get stressed and seem to forget everything once the questions are in front of you? Have you ever been disappointed with your score on a test after you worked really hard to get ...

Create by Music - No-Sew Sock Snowpeople

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Miller Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, DIY & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome!   December - No-Sew Sock Snowpeople ...

Turn Drawings into Keepsakes

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, Makerspace, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own custom keepsake from a drawing that you make in class.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All attendees who wish to make a kee...

Heavy Medals Book Club (grades 4-5) RG

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 4-6. RG, Registration required. 60 minutes. Read and discuss award-winning chapter books and participate in book-related activities. Books must be checked out and read before the meeting. Copies will be held for registered students at the C...

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!   ...

Make & Trade Eras Tour Inspired Friendship Bracelets (Ages 10+)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts
Event Details:
Recommended for Ages 10+. Drop-in class, no registration required.  Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday by making Swift-inspired friendship bracelets at our drop in workshop! Trade bracelets with other fans at the workshop, or take yo...

In Other Worlds (Online SFF Book Club) - Movie Edition

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Zoom Workshop
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:
  Welcome sci-fi & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of Science Fiction and Fantasy movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) Dec 13: Maika: The Girl From Another Galaxy (available on...

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels.  2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm, HYBRID. Register here for the Zoom link, or join us at the Savage Branch! ...

Make It: Reusable Fabric Gift Bag

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to make large and small reusable fabric gift bags you can use for any occasion. We provide the sewing machine, tools, and fabric for a project. You just need to show up and create! Prior experience with using a sewing machine is required...

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Elkridge Branch
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 ...