This event is in the "Children" group.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 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,

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
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 available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

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. 
 

 

Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG

11:00am - 11:30am
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 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,

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Stories, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.
 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Classroom Ready (ages 3-5, RG)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5, 30 minutes, registration required.

Develop school readiness skills and gradually practice independence while enjoying music, books, and creative expression.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art in the Afternoon: Fall Signs

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

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

Fall Signs: Celebrate Fall by painting a decorative wooden sign.

Teen Time

2:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Program Type:
Event Details:

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

The Meetup

3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Program Type:
Event Details:

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Babysitting 101 (ages 13-17)

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Required
Event Details:

Learn the essentials of babysitting with a University of Maryland Extension Instructor. Participants receive a certificate. Must attend all 3 sessions. Age 13 and up.

Award-Winning Picture Book Club: Black-eyed Susan (grades K5-3) RG

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-3.  Registration required. 45-60 minutes.

Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland’s children's choice award.

 

Black-Eyed Susan Book Club (grades 4-6 RG)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. Registered.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.

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

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime & Manga Club Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Calling all anime and manga lovers! Come enjoy manga coloring and crafts, as well as enjoy anime-related programming. お楽しみに!

No registration needed, space is limited.