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Teen Space

Tuesday, April 30, 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...

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

Tuesday, April 30, 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.

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.

ArtTech

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
ECO Studio B (Lab) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art, with access digital drawing applications such as Procreate and Autodesk Sketchbook.  Stud...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art, with access digital drawing applications such as Procreate and Autodesk Sketchbook.  Students will get hands-on experience with hardware like the Apple iPad

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dive into Biology!

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis? Come expl...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis? Come explore the diversity of life found on our planet!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you! "Tutoring Tuesdays...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Gaming & Chill

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out som...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana. Join us for Easy-to-...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Unplugged Code Club (5-8 years) TK

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children,
Event Details:

5-8 years ; 60 min. Ticket Required. Join us for fun, hands-on activities that will help you learn the foundation of computer science coding without the use of technology. Ti...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

5-8 years ; 60 min. Ticket Required.

Join us for fun, hands-on activities that will help you learn the foundation of computer science coding without the use of technology.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Sprouts: Agricultural and Life Skills Immersion Program Ages 14-18

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We are growing young climate and agricultural leaders!  Teens ages 14-18:  Learn to grow and cook your own food  Get involved with your local community&nb...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

We are growing young climate and agricultural leaders! 

Teens ages 14-18: 

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

Community Circle: Celebrations

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The HCPSS Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) and the Howard County Library System cordially invite you to join us in a community building circle. Dinner will be prov...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

The HCPSS Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) and the Howard County Library System cordially invite you to join us in a community building circle.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required. Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary. *This class is d...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime & Game Hangout

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM,
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanes...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM,
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanese language/cultural tie-ins. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Team [ages 7-10] RG

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required.  Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class se...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

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

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Allow 30 min. Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg Meet Up

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available! 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings: April 9 ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

April 9 and 30 (2nd and 5th Tuesday)

May 14 and 28

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English For Beginning English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for beginning adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. You will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation...

Closed
Required
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 adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. You will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pajama Time (families) TK

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
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 ...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
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 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Practice ACT Scoreback

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Students who took the ACT practice test on Sat, April 27 can pick up their results anytime between 7-8 pm. Contact information for C2 Education Testing Company will be provided to ...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

Students who took the ACT practice test on Sat, April 27 can pick up their results anytime between 7-8 pm. Contact information for C2 Education Testing Company will be provided to answer questions.

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

Art Workshop: Birds

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing evening of art, and learn tips and tricks for drawing and painting your favorite birds.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing evening of art, and learn tips and tricks for drawing and painting your favorite birds.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate ESL - Adult (Online)

Tuesday, April 30, 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 at intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9pm.  If you're new to this program, you wil...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

These classes are for adult English language learners at intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9pm.  If you're new to this program, you will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading & Vocabulary For Intermediate to advanced English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills. Instruction focus...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

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.

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.

High School Diploma For Adults

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online Branch
Program Type:
High School Diploma
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Earn a Maryland high school diploma for adults! Join this information session to learn about the entry requirements, program structure, and support resources available to eligible ...

Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: High School Diploma
Event Details:

Earn a Maryland high school diploma for adults!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.