Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
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 (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

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

 

ESL - English Language Learning - Beginning to Advanced - (virtual)

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

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

Pins and Needles

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

Just For Me (3-6 years independently) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Savage Branch
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
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.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

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

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.

Veterans: Visit with a Social Worker from the Baltimore VA Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC)

10:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Lobby (Savage)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Veterans: drop in to meet with a Social Worker for the Baltimore Veterans Administration Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), ask questions, seek support, and get information on the services provided at the CRRC in Baltimore.

Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
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.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
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!

Game Spot at East Columbia

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

AV Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events
Required
Event Details:

AV Lab
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.  

English Conversation Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

 

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

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

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

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

Encore Cinema

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen! 

Doors open at 6:15pm at the 50+ Center, 6610 Cradlerock Way.

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

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

This in-person class is for adult English language learners at the beginning level. It meets on Tuesday & Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Orientation and testing are required for all participants.

Skills for Disagreeing Better

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Click here to register

Pajama Time (All Ages) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
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.

 

Nourish Teens -- Nutrition Education

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Food fuels the brain and body. Learn the benefits of certain foods, how to create healthy eating habits, and make informed meal choices. 

Snacks provided!

Home Wiring Basics: How to Replace a Receptacle and Light Fixture

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Learn about your home’s wiring from an experienced Electrician. Students will learn and have the opportunity to replace a receptacle and light fixture, as well as what tools you can borrow from the DIY collection to complete the job.

ESL - English Language Learning - Beginning to Advanced (virtual)

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

This virtual class is for adult English language learners at the beginning to advanced levels. There will be separate sections for each level. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm-9pm.