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Costume Parade! [families]

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Patapsco/Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Families. 15 min. Show off your costume finery in a parade around the library!

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Families. 15 min.

Show off your costume finery in a parade around the library!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Costume Parade (Families), TK

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Show off your creative costumes in a parade around the library! Tickets will be available 15 before start of class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Show off your creative costumes in a parade around the library! Tickets will be available 15 before start of class.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Separating Business and Personal Finance

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the whys and hows of separating your business and personal finances. Discover valuable resources and tools to set you and your business up for success.  Presented by ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Required
Event Details:

Learn the whys and hows of separating your business and personal finances. Discover valuable resources and tools to set you and your business up for success. 

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

Halloween Stories & Costume Parade (families) TK

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Families; 45 min. Ticket required. Listen to stories to celebrate this eerie day, then show off your costume in a parade around the library! 11:30 am-12 pm: Halloween Stories...

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

Families; 45 min. Ticket required.

Listen to stories to celebrate this eerie day, then show off your costume in a parade around the library!

11:30 am-12 pm: Halloween Stories

12 pm - 12:15 pm: Costume Parade

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Oak Hill Cemetery Legends and Lore

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Classes & Events at Online Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From confederate spies to union generals, educators to architects, Civil War to Cold War, Oak Hill Cemetery holds some of DC's most notable (or notorious) names. Start your Hallowe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

From confederate spies to union generals, educators to architects, Civil War to Cold War, Oak Hill Cemetery holds some of DC's most notable (or notorious) names.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, October 31, 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.

Hocus-Pocus Slime Science (ages 6+ w/adult) TK

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6+ w/adult; 45 minutes. Ticket required. Come explore the science of chemistry as we brew up some fiendishly fun slime for Halloween.   Tickets will be availab...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6+ w/adult; 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Come explore the science of chemistry as we brew up some fiendishly fun slime for Halloween.  

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Owl Exploration (Ages 7-11 TK)

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Whoooo knows what an owl eats?  Dissect an owl pellet to find out!  Explore other aspects of the life of an owl through other fun activities.   This class is...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Whoooo knows what an owl eats?  Dissect an owl pellet to find out!  Explore other aspects of the life of an owl through other fun activities.  

This class is part of the Maryland STEM Festival.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Ukulele Monster Jam! [ages 7 and up with adult] TK

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7 and up with adult.  60 min.  Ticket required. Join us for a spine-tingling good time playing the ukulele! Bring your own or borrow one of ours.  Other simp...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Ages 7 and up with adult.  60 min.  Ticket required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

National History Day Help

Thursday, October 31, 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.

Teen Connect - Make Fluffy Slime

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

 Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder. Teen Connect will be on Mondays and Thursdays on full school days from 6-7 pm. Each one will feature a spe...

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

 Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Halloween Stickers for Teens

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Use the Cricut machine to create seasonal stickers to get into the autumnal spirit! Learn or practice your tech skills with the Cricut design space. All supplies provided for the c...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Use the Cricut machine to create seasonal stickers to get into the autumnal spirit! Learn or practice your tech skills with the Cricut design space. All supplies provided for the class.   

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, October 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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.

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

Thursday, October 31, 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 31, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space at Central Branch
Program Type:
Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Us or Them?  Upstander or Bystander?  Join the Conversation!  This poster exhibit encourages dialogue, engagement and respect in our communities. Let's bu...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Us or Them? 
Upstander or Bystander? 

Join the Conversation! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person)

Friday, November 1, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, November 1, 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, November 1, 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, November 1, 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, November 1, 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 STEM Learning Stations (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins. Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations ...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.

Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations and sensory play.