English for Intermediate Learners (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! 

Reading & Vocabulary For Intermediate English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

10:00am–12:00pm
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! 

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 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

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.

Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) 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:

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Play Partners (infant-23 months 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:

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.

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

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parents/Caregivers with baby, newborn – 6 months; 60 min.  Registration required.

Gatefold Cards

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create three custom gatefold greeting cards using patterned paper, die cuts, stamps, ink, and embellishments.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 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

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.

American English Pronunciation - 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! 

 

Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is just around the corner—are you ready to get your garden in shape? Join the Master Gardeners for this informative session on sustainable gardening best practices for the spring season.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

Just for Me

Ages 3-5; 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 will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

 

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

1:30pm–2:00pm
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:

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.

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

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

All Together Now (families) TK

2:30pm–3:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
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. 
 

 

National Gallery of Art: Italian Renaissance Collection (Online)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series.

Italian Renaissance Collection

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!

Teen Spot

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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!

ArtTech

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Passport Staff Workroom (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Graphic design and digital art and animation guidance provided as you work on your own digital art, with access digital drawing applications such as Procreate and Autodesk Sketchbook.

Elementary Math Explorers (ages 6-10) TK

5:30pm–6:15pm
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 min. Ticket required, available FREE at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before class start time.

Create by Music - Dried Flowers in Resin

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy an evening filled with fun crafts, great conversation, and music to spark your creativity.

Registration preferred. 

Supplies are limited.

March - Dried flowers in resin

Cancelled

Don't Let History Be a Mystery: Women's History Month [1st-4th grade] TK

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

1st-4th grade.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Learn all about past, present, and future leaders in Women's History. Includes stories, activities, and a craft.

Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.

Heavy Medals Book Club (grades 4-5) RG

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. RG, Registration required. 60 minutes.

Manage Your Money Wisely

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn from financial advisor, Avanti Shetye, CFA as she discusses important financial essentials, including how to manage your money wisely, tools for budgeting, saving, investments, and what is involved in meeting your future financial goals.

Computer Essentials - OATS (5 Week Course)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration Required. Adults. 

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!

 

English for Intermediate 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! 

 

Adventures In Space Exploration (ages 7-12) TK

7:00pm–7:45pm
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 7-12. 45 minutes. Ticket required. 

Explore and learn about the planets and space. Take home your own space related painted sun catcher. 

 

Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class. 

In Other Worlds (Online SFF Book Club) - Movie Edition

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

 

Welcome sci-fi & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of Science Fiction and Fantasy movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays)

Mystery Book Club (in-person)

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

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm. 

 

March 12: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Mystery 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:

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8 pm. 

 

March 12: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

AI Power-Up: Navigating the Digital Age

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Parents & Educators, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

REGISTERED TEENS are welcome to come 30 minutes early for FREE PIZZA in exchange for filling out a brief survey about HCLS Teen classes!

English Conversation Class (in-person)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Intermediate Korean (online)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+.

English Conversation Class

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (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

American English Pronunciation - 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:

This online class is designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique

English For Beginning Language Learners-Adults (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!