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Art in the Afternoon: Spring Painting

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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.Spring Painting: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art by painting a Spring scene.

Closed
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.

Spring Painting: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art by painting a Spring scene.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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.

Teen Spot

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.Drop ins welcome!See other activi...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.

Drop ins welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game Spot at East Columbia

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Bored after school?Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.Ages 11-18.Drop in.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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.

Game Spot at East Columbia

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Bored after school?Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.Ages 11-18.Drop in.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game Spot at East Columbia

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Bored after school?Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.Ages 11-18.Drop in.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Securing the Money Bag: Budgeting for your Wants & Needs

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

There are many things that you may desire, but how many do you really need? We all want to treat ourselves sometimes and give into our wants, but understanding when and how to spen...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Required
Event Details:

There are many things that you may desire, but how many do you really need? We all want to treat ourselves sometimes and give into our wants, but understanding when and how to spend money is crucial.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

CANCELLED/Practice Digital Exam

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This class is cancelled and will not be rescheduled.  For other practice exams at the library click HERE, for test prep online tools click HERE. Ages 14-18 | Registration...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

This class is cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

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

Chemistry In The Library: Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (ages 7 & up; ages 7-8 with adult) RG

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

60 minutes. Ages 7 and up (ages 7-8 with adult). Registration required.Theme: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a ...

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

60 minutes. Ages 7 and up (ages 7-8 with adult). Registration required.

Theme: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Action Board

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Connect with your community by collaborating with other TAB members and library staff to make the library a better place for teens! At TAB meetings we will brainstorm ways to influ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Required
Event Details:

Connect with your community by collaborating with other TAB members and library staff to make the library a better place for teens!

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

Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use. Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!  Learn the b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Exercise leadership by recommending additions to the teen collections, helping the community, and planning events in cooperation with an Elkridge Teen Instructor.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Event Details:

Exercise leadership by recommending additions to the teen collections, helping the community, and planning events in cooperation with an Elkridge Teen Instructor.

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

Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs with the Laser Cutter

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Take STEM learning into real-world applications. Create your own edge-lit acrylic sign in the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Take STEM learning into real-world applications. Create your own edge-lit acrylic sign in the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees must register for the class.

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

Teen Live!: Fun & Games (ages 11-17)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Branch at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

 Ages 11-17. Registration required. Calling all Teens ages 11 - 17! The HCLS Central Branch is your place for FUN & GAMES! Join other teens to take over the Cent...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 11-17. Registration required.

 

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

Fitness Apps

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

 Think that fitness apps are only for athletes? This lecture covers many different types of fitness apps, whatever your health and wellness goals. We'll discuss apps that can ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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.

Game Spot at East Columbia

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Bored after school?Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.Ages 11-18.Drop in.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Debate Academy: Master Public Speaking

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Calling all Middle School Students! Want to enhance your public speaking skills? Practice speech and debate in a safe space to prepare for high school level competitions.This serie...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Required
Event Details:

Calling all Middle School Students! Want to enhance your public speaking skills? Practice speech and debate in a safe space to prepare for high school level competitions.

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

Hatchlings: Baby Beginnings (Expectant adults/teens and parents/caregivers with newborns from birth - 6 months) RG

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Expectant adults/teens and parents/caregivers with newborns from birth - 6 months. 60-90 minutes. Registration required, one per household. Hatchlings: Baby Beginnings is an i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Expectant adults/teens and parents/caregivers with newborns from birth - 6 months. 60-90 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

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

Lego Engineering Challenge (ages 9-12) RG

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

 Ages 9-12. Registration required. Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs wi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

 

Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.

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

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Magnetic Levitation Machine: Makerspace Mondays

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Engineer a magnetic levitation machine. Explore the principles repulsive force, gravitational pull, magnetic fields, stability mechanisms, and feedback loops. Then paint the finish...

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

Engineer a magnetic levitation machine. Explore the principles repulsive force, gravitational pull, magnetic fields, stability mechanisms, and feedback loops. Then paint the finished product.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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!