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All Together Now (All ages) TK

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
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:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

Crafternoon (all ages/families) TK

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ticket required. All ages/families. Allow 30 min. Drop-in and make some fun crafts.

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

Ticket required. All ages/families. Allow 30 min.

Drop-in and make some fun crafts.

This event is in the "Children" group.

On the Road to Kindergarten at Deep Run Mobile Park (ORK)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
ORK at Mobile Branch
Program Type:
Community Events,
Age Group:
Children
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK):

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.  The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.  ...

Event Details:

Wednesdays  3:30 - 5:30 pm Apr 10 & 24, May 8 & 22, Jun 12 & 26 Deep Run Mobile Park 6551 Old Waterloo Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075 At the pool area. In...

Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events,

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

Wednesdays  3:30 - 5:30 pm

Apr 10 & 24, May 8 & 22, Jun 12 & 26

Deep Run Mobile Park

6551 Old Waterloo Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075

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

Central Summer Celebration: Budding Artists (all ages)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Park Terrace at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Drop-in. Join us on the patio to paint your own masterpiece using tempera paint! Wear clothes you aren't afraid of getting messy. All paints used are safe, non-toxic, ...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Park Terrace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages. Drop-in.

Join us on the patio to paint your own masterpiece using tempera paint! Wear clothes you aren't afraid of getting messy. All paints used are safe, non-toxic, and washable.

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

Central Summer Celebration: Crafty Bookmark Station (all ages)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area (CEN) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Drop-in. Create your very own personalized bookmark using upcycled book pages and various other fun art supplies! This is part of our Summer Reading Celebration ser...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Teen Area (CEN)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages. Drop-in.

Create your very own personalized bookmark using upcycled book pages and various other fun art supplies!

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

Central Summer Celebration: Face Painting (all ages)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Patio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Join us for a splash of color and creativity at our Face Painting Activity by Kaleidoscope Amusements! Perfect for all ages, our talented artist will transform your fa...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Patio
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages.

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

Central Summer Celebration: Party on the Patio!

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Branch at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Calling all Superheroes!! Put on your cape and fly on over to the Central Branch for fun, games, & animals! Adventure & excitement awaits all ages! Join Echoes of Nature as...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Calling all Superheroes!! Put on your cape and fly on over to the Central Branch for fun, games, & animals! Adventure & excitement awaits all ages!

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

Central Summer Celebration: Superhero Animals (all ages) TK

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Ticketed. Join our friends from Echoes of Nature as they present animals that are portrayed as "superheroes" or the catalyst for a superhero in movies, anime, cartoons...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

All ages. Ticketed.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Craft Pop-Up Shop [ages 4 & up]

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.  Pop-in and make a craft!  

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

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in. 

Pop-in and make a craft!

 

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

Central Summer Celebration: Superhero Animals (all ages) TK

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Ticketed. Join our friends from Echoes of Nature as they present animals that are portrayed as "superheroes" or the catalyst for a superhero in movies, anime, cartoons...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

All ages. Ticketed.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Not-So-Spooky Stories for Campfires and Beyond (Ages 7-11) TK

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Listen to not-so-spooky stories around a pretend campfire. Experience stories of mystery and beyond at our indoor campsite. Finish with a camping - themed craft to take home.

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

Listen to not-so-spooky stories around a pretend campfire. Experience stories of mystery and beyond at our indoor campsite. Finish with a camping - themed craft to take home.

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

Central Summer Celebration: Superhero Animals (all ages) TK

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Ticketed. Join our friends from Echoes of Nature as they present animals that are portrayed as "superheroes" or the catalyst for a superhero in movies, anime, cartoons...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

All ages. Ticketed.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. Lim...

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

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

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

Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min. Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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...

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhym...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

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

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood 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 given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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 given out 15 minutes prior to class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Octopus's Garden [ages 7-10] TK

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  60 min.  Ticket required. Explore the world of this incredible predatory mollusk and member of the cephalopod class.  Apply what you've learned to cre...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  60 min.  Ticket required.

Explore the world of this incredible predatory mollusk and member of the cephalopod class.  Apply what you've learned to create a special Octopus's Garden in the Enchanted Garden.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. Lim...

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

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

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

Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min. Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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...

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book - N - Chat - N - Craft (Ages 6-8) TK

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Independent class for ages 6 - 8.  Ticket required. Have a fun first book club experience! Read a picture book together, discuss the title, then enjoy a related art acti...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Independent class for ages 6 - 8.  Ticket required.

Have a fun first book club experience!

Read a picture book together, discuss the title, then enjoy a related art activity.