Closing

All HCLS Branches Closed Saturday, February 8

10:00am–6:00pm
Some Branches
Branches:
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces
Description:

Due to forecasted inclement weather and anticipated travel conditions, all HCLS branches will be closed on Saturday, February 8.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
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 ( All Ages) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Everyone
Glenwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

Cancelled

Toddler Time [ages 6-24 months with adult] TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 6-24 months with adult. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills.

Howard County Seed Library

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
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.

Make It: Hand Sewn Cards

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that you can sew paper? It's fun and easy to create your own greeting cards with hand-stitched details for any occasion! 

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am–11:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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

11:15am–11:45am
Children, Everyone
Central Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
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.

 

RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 1st - African American Read-In: Community Read A-Thon (East Columbia)

12:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Due to winter weather advisories, this event has been rescheduled for March 1st at noon. 

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. 

RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 1st- African American Read In- Community Read-A-Thon & Activities

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Glenwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Due to winter weather advisories, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 1st!

Kindness Rocks! (4-11 years, 4 & 5 with adult, parents/caregivers welcome) RG

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-11, 4 & 5 with adult, parents/caregivers welcome; allow 20 min. Registration required.

Paint a kindness rock to show your Valentine that you care!

Cancelled

Let's Draw...Valentine's Day! [3rd-5th grade] TK

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Random Crafts of Kindness

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.  

Cancelled

Afrofuturism Art Lab: Learn & Create!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4 and up | Walk-in, feel free to register for a reminder.

Cancelled

CANCELED: Self Care Saturday: Affirmation Bracelets with the Laser

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Daily affirmations can be a useful tool to help shift your mindset to improve your life.

Crochet Club: Scarf (8-11 years with adult) RG

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.