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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm 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 11:30am - 12:00pm 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. Classroom Ready (ages 3-5, RG) Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 3-5 years; 30 mins. RG, Registration required. Preschoolers start practicing going to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, un... Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Classroom Ready (ages 3-5, RG) 2:00pm - 2:30pm Central Branch Closed Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 years; 30 mins. RG, Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Space Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Age Group: , Teens Event Details: After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks pro... This event is in the "Teens" group. May 2 2024 Thu Teen Space 3:30pm - 5:00pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Event Details: After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last. Drop in.
This event is in the "Teens" group. The Meetup Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch Age Group: , Teens Event Details: A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 2 2024 Thu The Meetup 3:30pm - 5:30pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room Age Group: Teens Event Details: A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.
This event is in the "Teens" group. AV Lab Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: , Teens 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. Grades 6-12. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 2 2024 Thu AV Lab 4:00pm - 6:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens 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. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Children" group. Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Event Details: 3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, ru... Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade 5:30pm - 6:30pm Savage Branch Closed Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: 3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Connect 2.0 - Paper Marbling Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: ... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 2 2024 Thu Teen Connect 2.0 - Paper Marbling 6:00pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Tech Lab (MIL) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details:  
This event is in the "Adults" group. Fostering Futures in Howard County Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, Early Learning, Parents & Educators Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for our Third Annual Event in support of National Foster Care Month “Fostering Futures in Howard County,” helping connect the community with action to support our most vuln... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Fostering Futures in Howard County 6:00pm - 8:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Early Learning, Parents & Educators Event Details: Join us for our Third Annual Event in support of National Foster Care Month “Fostering Futures in Howard County,” helping connect the community with action to support our most vulnerable children launch into independence.
This event is in the "Children" group. STEM Fun: Exploration Stations (Families) TK Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children, Event Details: Families; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required. Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations. This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu STEM Fun: Exploration Stations (Families) TK 6:00pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Families; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required. Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) Thursday, May 2, 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 2 2024 Thu 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 "Children" group. Pajama Time (all ages) TK Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Children PAJAMA TIME: All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through ... Event Details: Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Pajama Time (all ages) TK 7:00pm - 7:30pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning PAJAMA TIME All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets. 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. Murder, Mischief, and Mayhem Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious, and mischievous. Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting! Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Murder, Mischief, and Mayhem 7:00pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious, and mischievous. Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ride the Rail Trails around Maryland Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: The MD/PA/DC area has many rail trails, ranging from 8 miles long to 185 miles long. Discover the right rail trail for you as we explore biking trails for all levels. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Ride the Rail Trails around Maryland 7:00pm - 8:00pm Glenwood Branch Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: The MD/PA/DC area has many rail trails, ranging from 8 miles long to 185 miles long. Discover the right rail trail for you as we explore biking trails for all levels.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Advanced Anime Association Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm DaVinci Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Adults Event Details: Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded peop... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Advanced Anime Association 7:00pm - 8:15pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games! Required Event Details: Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.