On View: Choosing to Participate

All Day
Teens, Adults
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Us or Them? 
Upstander or Bystander? 

Join the Conversation! 

English As A Second Language High Intermediate to Advanced Levels (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Reading & Vocabulary For Intermediate English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

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

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

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

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

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
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

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

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
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

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.

Byte-Sized Artificial Intelligence: Lunch & Learn

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of AI (Artificial Intelligence) while exploring real life-examples of its applications and discussing its potential impact on society.  All experience levels are welcome; no technical background required.

American English Pronunciation - Adult (Online)

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

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. 
 

 

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children

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.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

2:45pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

Teen Time

3:45pm - 5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
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.

Game On!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 11-17. Drop-in.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning work? Learn the basics and fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI with an interactive programmable AI robot.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Don't Let History Be a Mystery: Let's Explore! [ages 6-10] TK

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Who were some of the great explorers, and how did they discover North America?  Includes stories, activities, and a craft. 

Heavy Medals Book Club (grades 4-5) RG

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. RG, Registration required. 60 minutes.

The UnBook Reading Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group

 

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Ages 5+)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, 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!

 

English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

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

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Author Works: The Swans of Harlem - an Evening with Sheila Rohan

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE • The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history—until now.
The Swa

Mystery Book Club (in person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm. 

 

September: While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams

Mystery Book Club (online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm. 

 

September: While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Intermediate Korean (Online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
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

American English Pronunciation - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

English As A Second Language Beginning to Low Intermediate Levels (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!