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All Day
Teens, Adults
Central Branch
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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! 

Winter Holiday Celebration at Central: (all ages)

10:00am–2:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Holiday and winter celebrations at Central Branch Library with Music and crafts for all ages.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone

All Together Now

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. 
 

 

All Together Now (all ages) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Event Details:

All Together Now

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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

All Together Now (families) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Everyone
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning

All Together Now

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. 
 

 

All Together Now ( All Ages) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Everyone
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All Together Now

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. 
 

 

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Event Details:

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Howard County Seed Library

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.

Celebrate the Holidays with Music!

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Class Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Celebrate the Holidays with MusAlliance duo, Anna Kusner on guitar and Peter Omelchenko on domra (mandolin). 

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am–11:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone

All Together Now

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. 
 

 

Celebrate the Holidays with Crafts! (All Ages) Drop-In

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

After enjoying the musical event in the Equity Resource Center, drop into the Children's Classroom to continue the celebration of the holidays with a seasonal children's craft! All ages welcome.

Biz Kidz Academy: Anti-Bullying Workshop (Ages 8-10) RG

12:00pm–1:30pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required. *Extra tickets may be available on day of session.

Upcycled Denim Apron! JEAN-ius Lab; Upcycling & the Science of Denim

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature, History & Genealogy, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE SEWING CLASS, students must have taken "Sewing Machine Basics" with HCLS, or have comprehensive sewing skills. 

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

The Butler Did It! White House Memories

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step Inside the White House with Former Butler Alan DeValerio!

Craft Works: Winter Workshop (Session 1)

1:00pm–2:15pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

Let's Draw...Winter! [grades 3-5] TK

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Tunnel Book Making (6-11 years) RG

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Tunnel books are made with layered pages with cut outs that create a 3D effect. Make a beautiful winter scene tunnel book.

Craft Works: Winter Workshop (Session 2)

2:30pm–3:45pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

Craft Wars: Gingerbread Houses (ages 9-12)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 9-12. Registration required. 

 

Mindful Mosaics: Create Your Own Stress Toys Workshop

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on session designed to help you relax and recharge! In this Mindful Mosaics class, you’ll learn how to make your own stress balls and stress jars—perfect tools for relieving tension and boosting focus.

Random Crafts of Kindness

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in some Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn about a craft, make one for yourself, and make some extras to give away to other community members.  

Personalized Snowflakes with the Laser

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get to Snow the laser cutter and take STEM learning into real-world applications. Explore online resources that can be used to generate custom svg files for the laser at the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace. No previous experience necessary.

Misako Ballet Presents: Holiday Dance Party [all ages] TK

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Everyone
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Families.  60 min.  Ticket required.