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

9:00am–10:00am
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
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Infants birth-6 months with adult. 60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. This class will be held at the Office of Children and Families.

Kindergarten, Here We Come!

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Kindergarten, Here We Come!

For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins.  Registration required.

Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. 

Full list of sessions of Kindergarten, Here We Come! held at Central Branch -

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: Hockley Room
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
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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.

Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/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

Time for Us

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 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.

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: Hockley Room
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 [ages 18-35 months w/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

Time for Us

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

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.

Craft Pop-up Shop, Jr. [ages 3-5 w/adult]

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.

Pop-in and make a fun craft!

 

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.

Princeton Art Museum: World of Prints

2:00pm–3:00pm
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, Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

World of Prints

Art in the Afternoon: Chesapeake Bay Art Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
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, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Chesapeake Bay Art Workshop: Create art inspired by the wildlife and scenery of the Chesapeake Bay. Choose from a variety of projects.

Stop Motion Movie Making (ages 10 - 13)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 10-13. Registration required. 

Plan and direct your own movie! Work in groups to create a stop motion animation. Please plan to attend all days.

 

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. 
 

 

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

Show and Sound

4:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Celebrate our library’s birthday with the sounds of the Columbia Orchestra! Hear musicians demonstrate instruments from the strings, winds, brass, and percussion families, and learn what makes each one unique.

Bazillion Bubble Show

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Glenwood Other Location
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Celebrate our library’s birthday with nonstop bubble fun! Watch two high-energy bubble performances, explore interactive stations, create your own bubbles, or step inside a giant bubble. Perfect for all ages. 

Beaded Friendship Bracelets

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Glenwood Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Celebrate friendship and our library’s milestone by creating your own colorful bracelet! Choose from a variety of beads to craft a unique reminder of fun and friendship. Recommended for ages 8 and up. 

Hats Off to the Library: Tie-Dye Bucket Hats (Ages 11+)

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Outdoor Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

 Join the celebration and create your own colorful tie-dye bucket hat to honor our library’s landmark year! Open to guests ages 11 and up. Get creative and colorful—while supplies last.

Once Upon a Card – Make a Birthday Card

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Builders' Barn
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

 Join the birthday fun and craft a one-of-a-kind card for our library’s big day—or someone special! Use stickers, markers, crayons, cutouts, and recycled materials to make your creation shine.

Summer Reading: Celebrate Libraries!

4:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

For everyone. Join us to celebrate 85 years of Howard County Library System and all things summer reading with activities for all ages! Sponsored in part by Friends and Foundation of HCLS.

Upcycled Book Page Crafts

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Celebrate with creativity and sustainability. Make festive party hats and decorative bunting using repurposed book pages—fun, easy, and eco-friendly. 

Metallic Tattoos & Bling

4:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Get party-ready as we celebrate our library’s big birthday! Pick from metallic tattoos or glittery designs—no mess, just shine. Add face jewels or arm bling to create your own festive look and join the birthday fun in style.

Craft Pop-Up Shop: Summer Edition [ages 4 & up]

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in. 

Pop-in and make a fun summer craft!

 

The Mayhem Magical Circus

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Step right up for birthday fun with this high-energy, laugh-filled circus show! Former Ringling Brothers performer Greg May juggles, globe-walks, spins plates, and performs rope tricks and comedic magic—all with help from the audience.

Create by Music - Upcycled Book Dioramas

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

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for an hour of creativity and calm at the library!

Moving Up to Middle School

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a panel of former middle schoolers for their honest feedback on middle school success. Learn tips on staying organized. Have fun participating in Locker Trials and a Book Bag Relay Race.

 

Kindergarten, Here We Come!

6:30pm–7:30pm
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:

Kindergarten, Here We Come!

For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins.  Registration required.

Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. 

Full list of sessions of Kindergarten, Here We Come! held at Central Branch -

Puzzle Palooza Jr. (all ages/families; children 7 and under with adult) TK

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Allow 30 minutes. All ages/Families; children 7 and under with adult. Ticket required.

Drop in and complete jigsaw puzzles together as a family.  

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!

 

The UnBook Reading Group

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

The UnBook Reading Group

 

Cancelled

SAT Scores Back session

7:00pm–7:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

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Origami Fidgets

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create two different kinds of colorful origami fidget toys. Learn the steps to fold paper into an amusing and anxiety relieving tool. 

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, 7:00- 8:30 pm