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Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage 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...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, FUN:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and liste...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years 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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Terrific Tuesdays (Ages 18 mos - 3 years with Adult) TK

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes. Stories, songs and play time. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make & Eat Your Own Tie Die Bagels with Healthy Little Cooks (3-5 years with adult) RG

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 60 min. Registration Required. Join Healthy Little Cooks as we learn about colors in this fun cooking playgroup. You will color cream cheese using natural c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 60 min. Registration Required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, FUN:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and liste...

Event Details:

 

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

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years 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.

Event Details:


 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading, Writing & Grammar - Adult (Online)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!  This is a class for ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Age Group:
Children,
ALL BY MYSELF:

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stori...

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

ALL BY MYSELF

Ages 4-6; 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 are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

 

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
ALL BY MYSELF:

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stori...

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

ALL BY MYSELF

Ages 4-6; 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 are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Tuesday, October 1, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Meetup

Tuesday, October 1, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time

Tuesday, October 1, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you! "Tutoring Tuesdays...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning work? Learn the basics and fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI with an interactive programmable AI robot....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning work? Learn the basics and fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI with an interactive programmable AI robot.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Gaming & Chill

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
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...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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.

Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana. Join us for Easy-to-...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

K-2nd grade.45 - 60 minutes. Registration required. Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bo...

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

K-2nd grade.45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required. Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary. *This class is d...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcom...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

'Zine Workshop with J. Scott in Equity Resource Center

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Got something to say! Join us at the Central Branch, in the Equity Resource Center for a month long workshop where you'll be creating your own 'Zine. Learn about the history of Zin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Got something to say! Join us at the Central Branch, in the Equity Resource Center for a month long workshop where you'll be creating your own 'Zine.

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

[rescheduled] Family Story and Craft: Out-of-This-World! [families, ages 6 & up] TK

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Rescheduled from 9/16. Families, ages 6 and up. 30 min. Ticket required. Families listen to a story and work together on fun crafts and activities.  Learn about the firs...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Rescheduled from 9/16.

Families, ages 6 and up. 30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 5-10; sessions should be approximately 20 minutes. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip or have one on file prior to participating. Free tickets and books will be availab...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 5-10; sessions should be approximately 20 minutes. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip or have one on file prior to participating. Free tickets and books will be available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg Meet Up

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available! 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings: October ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

October 1 and October 22 [library is closed October 8]

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!  This class an in-per...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!