This event is in the "Everyone" group. May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Activities (families-walk in) All Day 5/1 - 5/8 Central Branch at Central Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Celebrate the excitement of Star Wars with DIY crafts, bookmarks and scavenger hunts. Prove yourself to be a true Jedi Knight and you may be knighted. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 1 - 8 2024 May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Activities (families-walk in) All Day 5/1 - 5/8 Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Celebrate the excitement of Star Wars with DIY crafts, bookmarks and scavenger hunts. Prove yourself to be a true Jedi Knight and you may be knighted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult AV Lab Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Adults Event Details: 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. Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Adult AV Lab 5:00pm - 7:00pm Savage Branch Closed Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Books on Tap (book club) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most... Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Books on Tap (book club) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Closed Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most are available in electronic formats, too.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Create by Music - Quilled Paper Flowers Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Avalon Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome! Regist... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Create by Music - Quilled Paper Flowers 6:00pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Closed Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome! Registration preferred.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mother's Day Laser Cut Pendants Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, , Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: , , Teens, Adults Event Details: Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own pendant or keychain for Mom using a drawing you make in class. This class is designed for ... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Mother's Day Laser Cut Pendants 6:00pm - 8:00pm Glenwood Branch Closed Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, , Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own pendant or keychain for Mom using a drawing you make in class. This class is designed for ages 8+.
This event is in the "Children" group. Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: 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 ... Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2024 Wed Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Closed Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) RG Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. Welcome home, baby! Hatchlings: New Baby and Me is an interactive four-week ear... Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) RG 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Columbia Branch Closed Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Required Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Children, Everyone 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! ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 1 2024 Wed Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Branch 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch Program Type: Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Event Details: This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The class... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Branch Closed Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Works: Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults Event Details: Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr. Chiara D’Amore discuss their new collaborative book, Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Sp... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Author Works: Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden 7:00pm - 8:00pm Miller Branch Closed Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Gardening & Nature Required Event Details: Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Works: Hidden History of Howard County Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Event Details: Howard County has a rich and fascinating past. It was first settled in the seventeenth century, when the area was part of Anne Arundel County, and early towns formed around gristmi... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Author Works: Hidden History of Howard County 7:00pm - 8:30pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy Required Event Details: Howard County has a rich and fascinating past. It was first settled in the seventeenth century, when the area was part of Anne Arundel County, and early towns formed around gristmills.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate Korean (Online) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+. Continue learning Korean in this 12-week class taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of A... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Intermediate Korean (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Online Branch Closed Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Required Event Details: Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Class Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation s... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:45pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Required Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
This event is in the "Adults" group. English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Online Branch Program Type: Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Event Details: These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon. & Wed., 7-9pm. If you're new to thi... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Online Branch Closed Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Class (in-person) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:45pm - 8:45pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English Conversation Class (in-person) 7:45pm - 8:45pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco 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, 7:45 - 8:45 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group. English for Beginners - Adult (In-Person) Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch Program Type: Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Event Details: This is an in-person class for beginning English language learners. It focuses on learning vocabulary and developing listening and reading, speaking and writing skills. ... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu English for Beginners - Adult (In-Person) 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch Closed Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is an in-person class for beginning English language learners. It focuses on learning vocabulary and developing listening and reading, speaking and writing skills. It meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Centra
This event is in the "Adults" group. Pins and Needle Arts Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm CEN Studio at Central Branch Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend re... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Pins and Needle Arts 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online) Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Online Branch Program Type: Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Event Details: This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss i... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Online Branch Closed Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.
This event is in the "Adults" group. What is a Certified Medical Assistant? For English Language Learners - Adult (Online) Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Online Branch Program Type: Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Event Details: This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as Certified Medical Assistants. Participants learn about the work setting, respon... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu What is a Certified Medical Assistant? For English Language Learners - Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Online Branch Closed Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as Certified Medical Assistants. Participants learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnings, and a pathway to advance in the fie
This event is in the "Children" group. Just For Me (3-6 years) TK Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Age Group: Children Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. Lim... This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. Limited Attendance. Ticket required.
This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: 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... This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 10:15am - 10:45am Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. 3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children 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 rhym... This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu 3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:30am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pindell Room at Glenwood 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... Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class. This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.
This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Pindell Room at Glenwood 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... This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK 11:30am - 12:00pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room 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.
