Allow 20 min.
Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.
Allow 20 min.
Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.
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 taking the US citizenship exam. You'll receive an email invitation to attend an orientation first. This orientation is required for all participants.
This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.
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.
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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.
Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities.
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.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required. Only 12 spots available.
Are you concerned about your child's development and not sure where to go for help? HCPSS offers free screening and services for eligible children and their families.
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High School Midterm Study Space
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; 30 min. Ticket required.
Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Art 101
For high school students, but 11 & up are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.
Live DJ! Free pizza! Giant, blow up basketball! Life-sized games! Upcycle jewelry! Digital scavenger hunt, video game tournaments, anime, free caricatures, and snacks! Teens take over the entire Elkridge branch!
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.
Can you help Colby the programmable robot mouse get to the cheese? Learn some of the basics of computer coding to navigate the mouse through a maze!
Ages 5-7. 45 minutes. TK, Ticket required. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Explore human and physical geography and expand your spatial thinking while learning about where you live.
Families; 90 min. Ticket Required.
Grades 9-12. Drop in.
Do you need a place to study for your midterm exams? We've set aside a place for you. Use the space to study independently or meet with your study group. Drop in times are listed below.
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
3rd Wednesday of the month; 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Jan 17, Feb 21 & Mar 20
Oakmont Village Apartments
11090 Resort Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21043
Tercer miércoles; 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Grades 4-6. 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 Branch Customer Service Desk.
Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.
30 Minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required.
14 + 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. Registration is not required, and walk-ins are welcome.
Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Studying for Midterm exams? Need a Brain Break? Stop by during your study break to enjoy our relaxing space; grab a snack, or enjoy a wellness craft. Don't forget to pick up your Mid-Term care package (while supplies last).
This class is cancelled due to inclement weather. It will be rescheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 6 -8 pm.
FAM: Fun At Miller
Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required.
Learn about ancient Egypt and the discovery of King Tut's tomb, with all of his treasures. Includes stories, activities, and a craft.
Ages 10-13. Registration required.
This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.
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 the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond.
Growing vegetables and flowers from seed during the winter in preparation for spring and summer gardens is fun and rewarding.
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.
These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.
Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm