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Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English For Beginning Language Learners-Adult (Online)

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

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

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pins and Needle Arts

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for sharing, conversing, and creating. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

This event is in the "Children" group

Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

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

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-5, with adult. 30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

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.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Watercolor Workshop (all skill levels) w/ J. Scott

11:00am–1:30pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this four part class, or work on your own watercolor project in a communal environment.

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Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Noontime Books--IN PERSON

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an in person discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, at 12pm January 16th, 2025, at the Central Branch.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dr. King's Washington (Online)

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the local places and people with whom Dr. King spent his time throughout the 50s and 60s. Dr. King visited Washington, DC many times during his activism in the Civil Rights movement.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

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

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

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Midterm Study Space

12:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Study space set aside for High School students studying for midterms. 

 

 

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Classroom Ready (Ages 3-5, RG)

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 years; 30 mins.  RG, Registration required. 

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Light but not Fluffy

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. Be prepared to laugh!

3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm

This event is in the "Teens" group

Midterm Study Space

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools, Health & Wellness, Parents & Educators
Event Details:

High school students | No registration needed


Enjoy The Center, The Teen Homework Hub, reserved for any high school student studying for Midterms.

 

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Midterm Study Spot

5:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

Enjoy our large meeting room reserved for any high school student studying for Midterms

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Midterm Study Spot

5:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

Teens, come relax in the Cove at Elkridge. Study or just destress during Midterms. 

 

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Crazy 8s Math Club (3rd - 5th Grade) RG

5:30pm–6:30pm
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!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Connect - Zentangle Art

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bilingual Stories and Playtime (all ages with adult) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Language, Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.

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STEAM Powered Book Club [2nd-3rd grade] RG

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

2nd-3rd grade.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Planner Stickers on the Cricut

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to start off the new year more organized?  Learn how to make stickers on the Cricut that you can put in a planner or journal.  Beginner class.  Registration requested.  Material provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

TinkerCad-emy: 3D Printed Rings & Bracelets

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever designed your own jewelry? Now you can! Design your own rings or bracelets to be 3D printed. Use TinkerCad to create a customized design and learn how to bring it to life with our MakerBot Method X 3D Printer.

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

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

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

 

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This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

7:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Event Details:

PAJAMA TIME

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.   

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

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

 

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English Conversation Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Club (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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia Resolutions: Sharpen Your Mind in 2025

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off 2025 with a night of fun and brain-boosting trivia! Whether you are flying solo or joining forces with a team, this event promises plenty of mental exercise and friendly competition.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Next Book Club

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

This event is in the "Adults" group

English For Intermediate Language Learners-Adult (Online)

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

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

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

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

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