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National History Day Help

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop in National History Day research assistance.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Drop in National History Day research assistance.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Meetup

Thursday, October 17, 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

Thursday, October 17, 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 "Children" group.

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required. Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move the...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

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

Bilingual Stories and Playtime (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, son...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Language, Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, October 17, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
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.  

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

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.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation sk...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Club (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.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

    Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!   Oct 17: Solito by Javier Zamora Nov 21: Spirit Run by Noe Alvarez ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Oct 17: Solito by Javier Zamora

Nov 21: Spirit Run by Noe Alvarez

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Clubs at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

    Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!   Oct 17: Solito by Javier Zamora Nov 21: Spirit Run by Noe Alvarez ...

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

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Oct 17: Solito by Javier Zamora

Nov 21: Spirit Run by Noe Alvarez

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Space Shuttle Stories: Astronaut Thomas Jones

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

  Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions Experience all 135 NASA space shuttle missions ever flown through the words of the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:
 
Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions

Experience all 135 NASA space shuttle missions ever flown through the words of the astronauts themselves in this spectacularly illustrat

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, October 17, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

Thursday, October 17, 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...

Open
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 Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person)

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners. Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and comm...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Hack the Colosseum

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Glenelg Competitive Programming Club* is excited to introduce its hybrid hackathon-- HACK THE COLOSSEUM, sponsored by Constellation, Stansberry Research, Netesenz, BrightB...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

The Glenelg Competitive Programming Club* is excited to introduce its hybrid hackathon-- HACK THE COLOSSEUM, sponsored by Constellation, Stansberry Research, Netesenz, BrightBots Initiative, AoPs, and Wolfram.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Cardboard Challenge: MASKS Exhibit (Everyone)

10/18/2024 @ 10:00am to 10/19/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for an exhibit of Cardboard Challenge: MASKS. Children were challenged with making a mask from recyclables. Their projects will be on display for all to see! 2024 Maryla...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for an exhibit of Cardboard Challenge: MASKS. Children were challenged with making a mask from recyclables. Their projects will be on display for all to see!

2024 Maryland STEM Festival

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
PICTURE BOOK PARADE:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!  

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning

PICTURE BOOK PARADE

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

 

Event Details:

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now ( All Ages) TK

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
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:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

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:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Ticket required. Tickets will be availabl...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

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

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pixel Art Challenge (Ages 6-11,TK)

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-11, TK, free tickets available 15 min before class. Build your own 2-dimensional picture  in this Pixel Art Challenge.  This class is part of the Maryland ST...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-11, TK, free tickets available 15 min before class. Build your own 2-dimensional picture 

in this Pixel Art Challenge. 

This class is part of the Maryland STEM Festival.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, October 18, 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

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning

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.