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! 

 

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 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:

3, 2, Fun

Ages 2-3 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 strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Play Partners (infant-23 months) 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

Play Partners

Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Infants 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.

3, 2, Fun (Ages 2-3, with an adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning

3, 2, Fun

Ages 2-3 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.

Terrific Tuesdays (Ages 18 mos - 3 years with Adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Just Breathe: Meditation

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

There are many benefits to incorporating meditation into your daily life.

Reduction Printmaking for Beginners w/ J. Scott

11:00am–1:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this introductory class, participants will learn the process of Reduction Printmaking while creating an original print. Reduction Printmaking is a technique that uses a single block to create a multi-colored, layered print.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am–11:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 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:

3, 2, Fun

Ages 2-3 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 strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Cancelled

*Cancelled* ELKS Excellent Reads

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

In honor of Black History Month, join us to discuss The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

Reading, Writing & Grammar - 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! 

 

Cancelled

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm–2:30pm
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:

All by Myself

Ages 4-6; 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 are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Closing

All HCLS branches will close at 2 PM on February 11th, 2025

2:00pm–9:00pm
All Branches
Branches:
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces
Description:

Due to the anticipated forecast, all HCLS branches will close at 2 PM on February 11th, 2025. Passport services at Glenwood and East Columbia Branches will close at 12 PM.

Cancelled

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
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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!

Cancelled

Teen Spot

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.

Drop ins welcome!

Cancelled

CANCELED-Video Gaming & Chill

4:15pm–6:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

CANCELED due to library closure at 2pm on 2/11/25.

 

Cancelled

CANCELLED-Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

5:00pm–5:30pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Event Details:

CANCELLED due to library closure at 2pm on 2/11/25.

 

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

Cancelled

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 1st-2nd Grade (RG)

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

Cancelled

CANCELLED-Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

CANCELLED due to library closure at 2pm on 2/11/25.

 

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Cancelled

Anime Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

Cancelled

Teen Writer's League; Creative Writing Lab

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: Author & Literary Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-18  |  No registration required, feel free to register for a reminder.

Unleash your thoughts! 

Let your creativity soar, pouring your thoughts onto the page, while broadening your writing skills.

Cancelled

Howard County Seed Library

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
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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.

Cancelled

STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Cancelled

Mah Jongg Meet Up

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

February 11 and 25

March 11 and 25

Cancelled

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! 

 

Cancelled

Pajama Time (families) TK

7:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Everyone
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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.

Cancelled

Eclectic Evenings Meeting (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

Join for a discussion of the following title:

Cancelled

*Cancelled* Beaded Bracelets

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique jewelry pieces to keep or give as gifts.

Cancelled

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! 

 

Cancelled

Reading, Writing & Grammar - 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!