This event is in the "Everyone" group. May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Activities (families-walk in) All Day 5/1 - 5/8 Central Branch at Central Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Celebrate the excitement of Star Wars with DIY crafts, bookmarks and scavenger hunts. Prove yourself to be a true Jedi Knight and you may be knighted. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 1 - 8 2024 May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Activities (families-walk in) All Day 5/1 - 5/8 Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Celebrate the excitement of Star Wars with DIY crafts, bookmarks and scavenger hunts. Prove yourself to be a true Jedi Knight and you may be knighted.
This event is in the "Children" group. On the Road to Kindergarten at Howard Crossing Apartment Homes (ORK) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: 1st Wednesday of the month; 2 - 3:30 pm Apr 3, May 1 & Jun 5 Howard Crossing Apartment Homes 8732 Town and County Blvd. Ellicott City, MD 21043 At the leasing offic... This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2024 Wed On the Road to Kindergarten at Howard Crossing Apartment Homes (ORK) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Mobile Branch 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: 1st Wednesday of the month; 2 - 3:30 pm Apr 3, May 1 & Jun 5 Howard Crossing Apartment Homes 8732 Town and County Blvd. Ellicott City, MD 21043
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Space Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Age Group: , Teens Event Details: After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks pro... This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2024 Wed Teen Space 3:30pm - 5:00pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Event Details: After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last. Drop in.
This event is in the "Teens" group. The Meetup Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch Age Group: , Teens Event Details: A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2024 Wed The Meetup 3:30pm - 5:30pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room Age Group: Teens Event Details: A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Illustrate with Procreate Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?” Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procr... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2024 Wed Illustrate with Procreate 4:00pm - 5:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?” Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Video Gaming & Chill Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:15pm - 6:15pm Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Teens Event Details: Challenge your friends - and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out som... This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2024 Wed Video Gaming & Chill 4:15pm - 6:15pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language Event Details: Challenge your friends - and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!
This event is in the "Children" group. Fairy House Engineering (Ages 6-8, TK) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 6-8, 45 minutes. TK, Ticketed. Celebrate May Day by welcoming fairies and other creatures into your garden! Construct and decorate a fairy house using natur... This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2024 Wed Fairy House Engineering (Ages 6-8, TK) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-8, 45 minutes. TK, Ticketed. Celebrate May Day by welcoming fairies and other creatures into your garden! Construct and decorate a fairy house using natural materials.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult AV Lab Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Adults 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. Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Adult AV Lab 5:00pm - 7:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Adults 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.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Event Details: 3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build... Closed Required May 1 2024 Wed Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade 5:30pm - 6:15pm Elkridge Branch Closed Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: 3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group. Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Wednesday, May 1, 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: Kindergarten- 2nd 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, run ... Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2024 Wed Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade 5:30pm - 6:30pm Savage Branch Closed Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Books on Tap (book club) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most... Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Books on Tap (book club) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most are available in electronic formats, too.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Create by Music - Quilled Paper Flowers Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Avalon Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome! Regist... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Create by Music - Quilled Paper Flowers 6:00pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Closed Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome! Registration preferred.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mother's Day Laser Cut Pendants Wednesday, May 1, 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: Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own pendant or keychain for Mom using a drawing you make in class. This class is designed for ... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Mother's Day Laser Cut Pendants 6:00pm - 8:00pm Glenwood Branch Waitlist Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, , Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own pendant or keychain for Mom using a drawing you make in class. This class is designed for ages 8+.
This event is in the "Children" group. Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes ... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2024 Wed Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) RG Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. Welcome home, baby! Hatchlings: New Baby and Me is an interactive four-week ear... Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) RG 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Columbia Branch Closed Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Required Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) Wednesday, May 1, 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! ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 1 2024 Wed Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Branch 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) Wednesday, May 1, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Branch Closed 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 "Adults" group. Author Works: Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults Event Details: Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr. Chiara D’Amore discuss their new collaborative book, Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Sp... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Author Works: Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden 7:00pm - 8:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Gardening & Nature Required Event Details: Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Works: Hidden History of Howard County Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Event Details: Howard County has a rich and fascinating past. It was first settled in the seventeenth century, when the area was part of Anne Arundel County, and early towns formed around gristmi... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Author Works: Hidden History of Howard County 7:00pm - 8:30pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy Required Event Details: Howard County has a rich and fascinating past. It was first settled in the seventeenth century, when the area was part of Anne Arundel County, and early towns formed around gristmills.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate Korean (Online) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+. Continue learning Korean in this 12-week class taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of A... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Intermediate Korean (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Online Branch Closed Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Required Event Details: Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Class Wednesday, May 1, 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... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:45pm Elkridge Branch Open 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
This event is in the "Adults" group. English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online) Wednesday, May 1, 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 from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon. & Wed., 7-9pm. If you're new to thi... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Online Branch Closed Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Class (in-person) Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:45pm - 8:45pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English Conversation Class (in-person) 7:45pm - 8:45pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group. English for Beginners - Adult (In-Person) Thursday, May 2, 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 for beginning English language learners. It focuses on learning vocabulary and developing listening and reading, speaking and writing skills. ... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu English for Beginners - Adult (In-Person) 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch Closed 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 for beginning English language learners. It focuses on learning vocabulary and developing listening and reading, speaking and writing skills. It meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Centra
