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.

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! 

 

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.

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.

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 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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 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
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

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
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.

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
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.

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 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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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 James by Percival Everett at 12pm, February 20th, 2025 at the Central Branch.

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! 

 

African American Read-In (all ages)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Other Location
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Join us to honor Black History Month by participating in the National African American Read-In. Library staff will be at the children's bubble wall taking turns reading books by African American authors.

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. It will be fun! Join us. 

3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm

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!

Building Healthy Relationships

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to learn how to build strong, supportive relationships? Join us for an interactive workshop where we'll explore the essentials of healthy relationships and explore red flags that signal toxic behavior

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

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

English Conversation Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
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:

 

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.

SAT scoreback session

6:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

If you attended the practice digital SAT last Saturday, please attend this scoreback session to receive your scores, learn some tips and tricks and have the opportunity to ask questions as well. Parents/guardians welcome!

STEM Fun: Snap Circuits (ages 6-10) TK

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. 45-60 min. Ticket required. 

Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits!

What is Afrofuturism with Kevin Strait, NMAAHC Curator (ONLINE)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

All ages | Register with an email address for the Zoom link. 

What is Afrofuturism with Kevin Strait, NMAAHC Curator | Hybrid Watch Party

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages | Registration suggested, walk-ins welcome while space allows. Want to watch with others?  Come to Miller's live watch party.

Drop In Bookmarks with the Laser Cutter

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Want to see the laser cutter in action?

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.

Thursday Trivia: For the Heart & Mind

6:30pm–7:30pm
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, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special edition of Thursday Trivia: For the Heart & Mind!

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! 

 

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.

 

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Feb 20: The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger

Mar 20: Code Name Blue Wren by Jim Popkin

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)

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

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Feb 20: The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger

Mar 20: Code Name Blue Wren by Jim Popkin

Cancelled

*Cancelled* 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:

In celebration of Black History Month, join us to discuss James, an alternate telling of Huckleberry Finn, by Percival Everett.

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! 

 

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!