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

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Reading & Vocabulary For Intermediate English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 is an in-person...

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.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, FUN:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and liste...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Tickets available 15...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
TIME FOR US:

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerpl...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

TIME FOR US

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Parents/Caregivers with baby, newborn – 6 months; 60 min.  Registration required. This class is part of a three-week series for you and your baby. Together you will both en...

Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Parents/Caregivers with baby, newborn – 6 months; 60 min.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book of Secrets

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create matchbook-sized Book of Secrets 

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Create matchbook-sized Book of Secrets 

This event is in the "Children" group.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, FUN:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and liste...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
TIME FOR US:

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerpl...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

TIME FOR US

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

American English Pronunciation - Adult (Online)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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 "Children" group.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

Wednesday, November 6, 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.

Little Learners: Native Americans & Pumpkins (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Wednesday, November 6, 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. In this class, participants will learn about pum...

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.

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

Art in the Afternoon: Fall Painting

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Fall Painting:  Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art and celebrate the season ...

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

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Fall Painting:  Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art and celebrate the season by painting a Fall scene.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Wednesday, November 6, 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, November 6, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bauder Book Talk: Jason Reynolds

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make sure you get a seat at this unforgettable event with Jason Reynolds, bestselling author of Long Way Down and Stamped. Jason speaks about his journey as a writer and engages wi...

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
Required
Event Details:

Make sure you get a seat at this unforgettable event with Jason Reynolds, bestselling author of Long Way Down and Stamped.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books on Tap (book club)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
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...

Required
Offsite Event
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 "Children" group.

Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
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 "Everyone" group.

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

Wednesday, November 6, 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, November 6, 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.

From Rabbits to Coyotes: Native American Stories and Folklore (All Ages) TK

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages / Families. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the class. Explore Native American culture through stories, music, and crafts.   ...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

All ages / Families. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the class.

Explore Native American culture through stories, music, and crafts.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Readers' Exchange: Focus on Native American Authors

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have a book that you can’t stop talking about?   Have you read the last few books your friends recommended, and don’t know what to read next?   Dis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Do you have a book that you can’t stop talking about?  

Have you read the last few books your friends recommended, and don’t know what to read next?  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hush-Hush: A Quiet Reading Group

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Miller Other Location at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a book and enjoy one hour of peace, quiet, and reading, with an optional fifteen minutes of mingling at the end. There is no assigned reading and no pressure to socialize. Al...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Bring a book and enjoy one hour of peace, quiet, and reading, with an optional fifteen minutes of mingling at the end. There is no assigned reading and no pressure to socialize. All readers are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (Online)

Wednesday, November 6, 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+.