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Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
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.&n...

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.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia 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 available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
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 available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.  Ticket required. Free tickets will be a...

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Meetup

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Teens
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. For registrati...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game On!

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11-17. Drop-in. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore fan, you'll find something to enjoy at this even...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 11-17. Drop-in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning work? Learn the basics and fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI with an interactive programmable AI robot....

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning work? Learn the basics and fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI with an interactive programmable AI robot.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
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 "Children" group.

Don't Let History Be a Mystery: Let's Explore! [ages 6-10] TK

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticket required. Who were some of the great explorers, and how did they discover North America?  Includes stories, activities, and a craft.&n...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Who were some of the great explorers, and how did they discover North America?  Includes stories, activities, and a craft. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Heavy Medals Book Club (grades 4-5) RG

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. RG, Registration required. 60 minutes. Read and discuss award-winning chapter books and participate in book-related activities. Books must be checked out and read be...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. RG, Registration required. 60 minutes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The UnBook Reading Group

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group   Connect with a community of readers without the stress of assigned reading! Bring the book of your choice, read silently in a comfy spot at Ba...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group

 

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

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Ages 5+)

Wednesday, October 9, 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!   ...

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, October 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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 class an in-per...

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 "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club (in person)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm.    September: While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams ...

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm. 

 

September: While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club (online)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Clubs at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm.    September: While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams ...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm. 

 

September: While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Swans of Harlem - an Evening with Sheila Rohan, founding member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Patapsco/Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE • The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from histo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE • The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history—until now.

The Swa
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ellicott 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, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott 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, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (Online)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
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
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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, October 9, 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...

Required
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.

American English Pronunciation - Adult (Online)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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 design...

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.

English As A Second Language Beginning to Low Intermediate Levels (Online)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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! 

cleanup for Swans of Harlem

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Patapsco/Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
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!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

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