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Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club Series (Grades 4-6 RG)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered. Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at th...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.

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Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (K-3rd Grade, RG)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered. The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award is a student-choice award for the state of Maryla...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.

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Personalized Snowflakes with the Laser

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get to Snow the laser cutter and take STEM learning into real-world applications. Explore online resources that can be used to generate custom svg files for the laser at the Glenwo...

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

Get to Snow the laser cutter and take STEM learning into real-world applications. Explore online resources that can be used to generate custom svg files for the laser at the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace. No previous experience necessary.

Holiday Mindfulness for Kids [families] TK

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Families.  30 min. Ticket required. This time of year can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be!  Learn some mindfulness practices that will help with relaxation no ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Families.  30 min. Ticket required.

Fans & Fandom: Children's Series Edition (8-11 years)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. What series do you love reading? Babysitters Club, Dog Man, Wings of Fire . . . . Let's hang out, talk about your favorites, and see who are the biggest fans!...

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

Ages 8-11; 60 min.

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

Wednesday, December 18, 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!

 

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Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's Cuisine is Cookies. Pick-up any cookbook on Cookies at the library, cook some rec...

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's Cuisine is Cookies.

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Nonfiction Book Club (in-person)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections. December 18 - Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rus...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

book covers (L to R): Knife: Meditations after an attempted murder by Salman Rushdie; The Rooster House: My Ukrainian Family Story by Victoria Belim; The 272: The Families Who were Enslaved and Sold to Build The American Catholic Church by Rachel Swarns

Nonfiction Book Club (online)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Book Clubs at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections. December 18 - Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rus...

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

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

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English Conversation Class

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (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

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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! 

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
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!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression,...

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

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK

Thursday, December 19, 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.

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Hatchlings: New Baby and Me RG

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Parents & Educators
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. Hatchlings: New Baby and Me is an interactive early literacy class series for pa...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Parents & Educators
Required
Event Details:
Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes.

Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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...

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.

Noontime Books--IN PERSON

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an in person discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis, 12 PM on December 19th 2024, at the Central Branch. Registered customers may place a hold reques...

Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an in person discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis, 12 PM on December 19th 2024, at the Central Branch.

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Instagram for Small Business

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online Classes & Events at Online Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for ways to get your small business more connected online? Learn about the ways that Instagram and Canva can work to support your goals!  If you would like to atten...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Looking for ways to get your small business more connected online? Learn about the ways that Instagram and Canva can work to support your goals! 

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Thursday, December 19, 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!

The Meetup

Thursday, December 19, 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.

Teen Time

Thursday, December 19, 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.

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

Thursday, December 19, 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.

 

English Conversation Club

Thursday, December 19, 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...

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

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Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

Thursday, December 19, 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!   Dec 19: Art Thief by Michael Finkel Jan 16: -- winter break -- &nb...

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!
 

Dec 19: Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Jan 16: -- winter break --