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Speed Date the BOE Candidates

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Parents & Educators
Event Details:

District 1 candidates: Saturday, October 5 from 11 am to 1 pm: HCLS Miller Branch (Districts 1 and 5) Saturday, October 5 from 3 to 5 pm: HCLS Elkridge Branch (Districts 1 ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Program Type: Community Events, Parents & Educators
Event Details:

District 1 candidates:

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
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 ac...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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. 
 

 

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

All Together Now (all ages) TK

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
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 ac...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.  

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

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

Pets on Wheels

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required.  Pets on Wheels is a 501...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Web Design (HTML/CSS)

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
ECO Studio B (Lab) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). This class is taught by a HiTech instructor.   This cl...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

This class is taught by a HiTech instructor.  

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

Chemistry in the Library: Picture Perfect Chemistry (Grades 2nd-12th, RG)

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 2nd-12th (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Registration required. Celebrate National Chemistry Week with a chemist from the American Chemical Society ...

Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Grades 2nd-12th (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Registration required.

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

Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use. Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!  Learn the b...

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Random Crafts of Kindness

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participate in some Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn about a craft, make one for yourself, and make some extras to give away to other community members.   - Bee-utiful...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Participate in some Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn about a craft, make one for yourself, and make some extras to give away to other community members.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Exercise leadership by recommending additions to the teen collections, helping the community, and planning events in cooperation with an Elkridge Teen Instructor.

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Exercise leadership by recommending additions to the teen collections, helping the community, and planning events in cooperation with an Elkridge Teen Instructor.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Find It! Library Skills for Teens

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11-18  |  Registration required, walk-in students welcome while space allows.  [perfect for students working on National History Day, or any school research pro...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-18  |  Registration required, walk-in students welcome while space allows.  [perfect for students working on National History Day, or any school research projects]

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speed Date the BOE Candidates

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Parents & Educators
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet the candidates in the Board of Education race at this speed dating style event. Following brief introductions by the candidates, visit each candidate and ask your questions. ....

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Parents & Educators
Event Details:

Meet the candidates in the Board of Education race at this speed dating style event. Following brief introductions by the candidates, visit each candidate and ask your questions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Garage Band (8-11 years) RG

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; allow 50 min. Registration Required. Learn the basics of song structure and make your own track in Garage Band.

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; allow 50 min. Registration Required.

Learn the basics of song structure and make your own track in Garage Band.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English As A Second Language High Intermediate to Advanced Levels (Online)

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!  This class is for ad...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!  This is an in-person...

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 November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cardboard Challenge: MASKS (Ages 5-11)

10/07/2024 @ 10:00am to 10/12/2024 @ 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

You’ve been challenged! Engineer a mask using cardboard, recyclables, and your imagination. Kit pick-up Monday-Saturday, October 7-12, while supplies last. Masks will be disp...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

You’ve been challenged! Engineer a mask using cardboard, recyclables, and your imagination.

Kit pick-up Monday-Saturday, October 7-12, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) TK

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
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 liste...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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 with adult) TK

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Children
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 acti...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
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 ac...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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 available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min.  Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes ...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min.  Registration required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Driver Safety and New Vehicle Technologies

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Keep up-to-date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car. Peter Surana of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will indicate what new techno...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Keep up-to-date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) TK

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
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 liste...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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 with adult) TK

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Children
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 acti...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class-Adult (Online)

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!  This is an online cl...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

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