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Enchanted Garden Youth Corps Ages 9-13

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Join us for hands-on fun in the garden!  Experience the different growing seasons in the garden. Learn how to seed, plant, harvest, and tend to vegetables and flowers. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Join us for hands-on fun in the garden! 

Experience the different growing seasons in the garden. Learn how to seed, plant, harvest, and tend to vegetables and flowers. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult AV Lab

Wednesday, May 15, 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.

Required
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 15, 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
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 15, 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
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club (In-person)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time. ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Don't Let History Be a Mystery: Air Travel and the Hindenburg Disaster [ages 6-10] TK

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticket required. Learn all about air travel, focusing on zeppelins and the Hindenburg disaster. Includes stories, activities, and a craft. Tick...

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

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Learn all about air travel, focusing on zeppelins and the Hindenburg disaster. Includes stories, activities, and a craft.

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 15, 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
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 "Adults" group.

The UnBook Reading Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group   Connect with a community of readers without the stress of assigned reading! Bring the book of your choice, read silently in a comfy spot at Ba...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Climate Action Poster Design

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join the Community Ecology Institute's team as we use acrylic paint and reusable homemade gel plates to make Climate Action posters. Using gel plates, known as monoprinting, c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Join the Community Ecology Institute's team as we use acrylic paint and reusable homemade gel plates to make Climate Action posters.

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 15, 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!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 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 "Adults" group.

Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings! Join...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Corner at East Columbia Branch

Wednesday, May 15, 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 Korean. Pick-up any Korean cookbook at the library, cook some rec...

Open
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 event is in the "Teens" group.

Wellness Wednesday: Air Plant Terrariums

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let your creativity flow in our relaxing space to create your very own Air Plant Terrarium! Hang out with friends or make some new friends while using a wide range of fun supplies ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity flow in our relaxing space to create your very own Air Plant Terrarium! Hang out with friends or make some new friends while using a wide range of fun supplies to personalize your Air Plant Terrarium.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (Online)

Wednesday, May 15, 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
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.

Nonfiction Book Club (in-person)

Wednesday, May 15, 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. March 15 - We Don't Know Ourselves: A personal history of modern Ireland...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Book Club (online)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Book Group Online Classroom 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. March 15 - We Don't Know Ourselves: A personal history of modern Ireland...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 15, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online)

Wednesday, May 15, 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
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 15, 2024 at 7:45pm - 8:45pm
Ellicott 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

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott 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 16, 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
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pins and Needle Arts

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend re...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss i...

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

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

What is a Certified Medical Assistant? For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as Certified Medical Assistants.  Participants learn about the work setting, respon...

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

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as Certified Medical Assistants.  Participants learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnings, and a pathway to advance in the fie