English Conversation Class (5 weeks) - Adults (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is a 5-week English conversation class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.   The class will meet every T...

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years 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.

Event Details:
Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.   ...

Hats, Mittens, Scarf, & Boots: Mitten Tree Kickoff (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

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.

Event Details:
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Bring an item to donate to the Holiday Mitten Tree, then enjoy stories and songs about winter outerwear.   ...

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
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 (2-3 yrs with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years 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.

Event Details:
The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the entrance. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. ...

New Mom's Support Group

10:30am - 11:00am
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Virtual class for New Mom's Support Group, for Well & Wise partnership with Howard County General Hospital. ...

HCLS Trivia: Tuesday (Online)

11:00am - 11:30am
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:
Play trivia through email! Categories and fun for everyone. Please email HCLS.trivia@hclibrary.org for the trivia details or if you have questions. Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration conf...

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
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
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years 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.

Event Details:
Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.   ...

Hat, Mittens, Scarf, & Boots: Mitten Tree Kickoff (infant - 23 mos with adult) TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

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.

Event Details:
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Bring an item to donate to the Holiday Mitten Tree, then enjoy stories and songs about winter outerwear.   ...

Virtual ZOOmobile LIVE: The Big Book of Animal Tails (Online)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Childrens Online Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 and family. 30 minutes. Registration required. The Big Book of Animal Tails: Swing, swim, swish! Sing along with The Maryland Zoo to discover ways animals use their tails! Join The Maryland Zoo for a live, Virtual ZOOmobile&n...

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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. 
 

 

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

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.

 

Event Details:
Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.   ...

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room

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.

 

From Market to Meal time - Winter Season (Online)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a 30-minute lesson from the kitchen for healthy ideas with Howard County's SNAP Ed's educator, Razan Sahuri.  Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join th...

Little Learners: Mix It Up-Colors! (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Children will use their curiosity to explore, question, and investigate simple science concepts.   ...

Lego Open Build

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Everyone
Program Type: , Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Do you love Lego? Have fun and learn while building with Lego in an open, free-build environment.  Drop-in. Ages 8+ and families.    ...

Babysitting 101 (Online)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn the essentials of babysitting with a University of Maryland Extension Instructor. Participants receive a certificate. Must attend all 4 sessions. Age 13 and up. Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confi...

Science Lab: Special Effects Make-up (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn about the chemicals that are found in the cosmetics used to create monsters, zombies, and to make people appear attractive in movies and stage production...

Family Fun at Your Library: Coloring Hour (Families) TK

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Explore hands-on, interactive activities for kids of all ages. These weekly activities support a family-focused approach to reading and spending time together. All ages. Allow 30 min. Express yourself with crayons, markers, and colored pencils. Ad...

Winter Friends: Frosty (families) TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type:
Event Details:
WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY All ages; 30 min. Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty.  Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. ...

Family Fun at Your Library: Coloring Hour (Families) TK

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Explore hands-on, interactive activities for kids of all ages. These weekly activities support a family-focused approach to reading and spending time together. All ages. Allow 30 min. Express yourself with crayons, markers, and colored pencils. Ad...

Spies, Lies, and Alibis Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond. Join us for discussion of the following titles: The Quantum Spy by David Ignatius, Tue De...

Art in the Evening

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Winter Workshop: Enjoy a variety of winter themed art and craft projects. ...

Knot Just Knitters

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min. All crafters welcome. Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas! Find inspiration as you trade tips tricks and techniques with other crafting enthusiasts! ...