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3D Printing with Pens

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

AV Lab

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor. No registration required. Grades 6-12. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, ru...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Action Board Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Have ideas for future teen classes and events? Want to help with our teen collections by making suggestions and being a beta reader? Want to hang with other cool library teens and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Have ideas for future teen classes and events? Want to help with our teen collections by making suggestions and being a beta reader? Want to hang with other cool library teens and earn service hours?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Watercolor Wonders (ages 11 - 15) RG

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Registration Required. Ages 11 - 15 Dive into the vibrant world of watercolors here at the library! Whether you’re a budding artist or just looking to try something new, this dr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Registration Required. Ages 11 - 15

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glass Etching with Stencils and Cricut

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need an easy, inexpensive, thoughtful gift idea?  Using the Cricut machine to create a stencil and then etch your design onto a glass vase in this make it/take it class. ...

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

Need an easy, inexpensive, thoughtful gift idea?  Using the Cricut machine to create a stencil and then etch your design onto a glass vase in this make it/take it class.  Ages 18+ only. All materials will be provided.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEM Fun: Exploration Stations (Families) TK

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children,
Event Details:

Families; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required. Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations.

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

Families; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create a 'Zine w/J. Scott and Self Publish

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create and self publish your own independent magazine. Often referred to as a 'Zine, these DIY publications are created by folding paper into a booklet, and offer authors and artis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Create and self publish your own independent magazine. Often referred to as a 'Zine, these DIY publications are created by folding paper into a booklet, and offer authors and artists a wide variety of content, style, and freedom when publishing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  The class...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
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
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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm. May 9 Legends of Red Sonja Vol. 1 by Various Authors June 13 30 Days of Night by Steve Niles ...

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

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm.

May 9 Legends of Red Sonja Vol. 1 by Various Authors

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

World Languages Cafe

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm. Est...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate ESL - Adult (Online)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

These classes are for adult English language learners at intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9pm.  If you're new to this program, you wil...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

These classes are for adult English language learners at intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9pm.  If you're new to this program, you will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading & Vocabulary For Intermediate to advanced English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills. Instruction focus...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate English As A Second Language - Adult (In-person)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an in-person class designed for intermediate adult English language learners.  Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speakin...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person class designed for intermediate adult English language learners.  Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation skills.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
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:

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, May 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
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:

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 (2-5 years with adult) TK

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
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:

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 "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central 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...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now ( All Ages) TK

Friday, May 10, 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 "Adults" group.

Parent Conversation Class For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Parents of children aged ten and younger will gain a better understanding of informal spoken Englis...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Parents of children aged ten and younger will gain a better understanding of informal spoken English and increase their knowledge of English vocabulary, especially as

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners Story Book Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Ticket required. Tickets will be availabl...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.

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

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
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:

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.

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central 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...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.  

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.