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Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Children
Play Partners:

Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activitie...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children

Play Partners

Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Infants 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.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Children
Play Partners:

Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activitie...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children

Play Partners

Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Infants 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.

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

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

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

teen meditating

Mindful Mondays

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

Colorful wooden blocks in a variety of flat geometric shapes like triangle, hexagon, and diamond

STEAM Fun: Pattern Blocks (ages 6-10) TK

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 6-10; 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Unleash your creativity and make mathematical discoveries using colorful geometric pattern blocks! Build your own designs, patterns, and pictures, or try your hand at solving fun puzzles. 

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

Ages 6-10; 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Unleash your creativity and make mathematical discoveries using colorful geometric pattern blocks! Build your own designs, patterns, and pictures, or try your hand at solving fun puzzles. 

picture of carousel stem kit

Electronic Rotating Carousel: Makerspace Mondays

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Engineer a small-scale rotating carousel. Combine creativity with problem-solving to design, wire, and assemble a motor-powered carousel that really spins. Learn circuitry, mechanics, and design thinking.

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

Engineer a small-scale rotating carousel. Combine creativity with problem-solving to design, wire, and assemble a motor-powered carousel that really spins. Learn circuitry, mechanics, and design thinking.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

teens swimming in the sea

ELKS Excellent Reads

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs

We will be discussing My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

We will be discussing My Friends by Fredrik Backman

a selection of beads and charms made using polymer clay

Create with Polymer Clay

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique pieces using polymer clay.

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

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique pieces using polymer clay.

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Everyone

All ages. Allow 30 min.

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

All ages. Allow 30 min.

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

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, Fun:

Ages 2-3 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 st...

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

3, 2, Fun

Ages 2-3 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.

grassroots logo

Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.

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

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, Fun:

Ages 2-3 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 st...

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

3, 2, Fun

Ages 2-3 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.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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. 
 

 

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

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone

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!

 

Adult Man in Blue Long Sleeves Raising his Hand

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

close-up of sewing machine and tools

Sewing Machine Basics

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.

close-up of sewing machine and tools

Sewing Machine Basics

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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 ...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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. 
 

 

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse 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.