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Teen Afterschool Programming - FLEX FRIDAY

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
ECO Studio D/ Studio E at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens

A relaxed, flexible time for teens to decompress, socialize, and hang out at the end of the week. Self-directed activities include games, music, crafts, and more.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

A relaxed, flexible time for teens to decompress, socialize, and hang out at the end of the week. Self-directed activities include games, music, crafts, and more.

Library Closed - Evening in the Stacks 2026

All Day
East Columbia Branch

HCLS East Columbia Branch will be closed Saturday, February 28 for Evening in the Stacks Gala Fundraiser. Passport Services will be available from 10AM - 4PM.

Closing
Branches:
East Columbia Branch
Description:

HCLS East Columbia Branch will be closed Saturday, February 28 for Evening in the Stacks Gala Fundraiser. Passport Services will be available from 10AM - 4PM.

All Together Now (ages 0-5+ with adult) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
All Together Now:

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 30 min. Ticket required.Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stor...

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

All Together Now

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 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) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

All Together Now (families) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
All Together Now:

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 30 min. Ticket required.Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stor...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

All Together Now

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 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- National Pig Day (Ages Everyone)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
All Together Now:

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 30 min. Ticket required.Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stor...

Celebrate National Pig Day with songs, books and a craft!

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

All Together Now

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 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. 
 

 

Celebrate National Pig Day with songs, books and a craft!

balls of colorful yarn in a tan basket

Knitting for All Levels

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Work on your knitting projects with help at any level. Find inspiration whether you are trading tips and tricks or getting started with the basics.

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

Work on your knitting projects with help at any level. Find inspiration whether you are trading tips and tricks or getting started with the basics.

All Together Now (ages 0-5+ with adult) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
All Together Now:

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 30 min. Ticket required.Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stor...

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

All Together Now

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 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) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

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

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elkridge Studio 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: Elkridge Studio
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.

Sleep Science (families) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Families; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore the magical and mysterious world of sleep.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Families; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore the magical and mysterious world of sleep.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

Biz Kidz Academy: Fun Social Skills for Success Workshop (8-10 years) RG

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.

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

Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.

A Black woman holding a baby and laughing, people around her are smiling.

Improv Comedy for Everyone

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DaVinci Meeting Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults

Let loose and laugh. Learn the basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. Everything is made up on the spot.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let loose and laugh. Learn the basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. Everything is made up on the spot.

Pokemon Day Crafts

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

February 27th is Pokemon Day! Show off your love for those adorable pocket monsters with a variety of crafts, puzzles, music, and more. Children 7 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

February 27th is Pokemon Day! Show off your love for those adorable pocket monsters with a variety of crafts, puzzles, music, and more. Children 7 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

close-up of jeans with tears at both knees

Clothing Repair Clinic

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

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

HOLD

Different colored puzzle pieces

Speed Puzzling Showdown – Winter 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults

Back by popular demand, our Speed Puzzling Showdown returns with a cozy winter twist! Grab your puzzle crew and get ready for an afternoon of fast fingers, sharp eyes, and friendly competition.

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

Back by popular demand, our Speed Puzzling Showdown returns with a cozy winter twist! Grab your puzzle crew and get ready for an afternoon of fast fingers, sharp eyes, and friendly competition.

Colored puzzles pieces assembled in half a puzzle.

Speed Puzzling Showdown – Winter 2026: Spectator & Team Member Registration

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Speed Puzzling Showdown – Winter 2026

We’re hosting one exciting Speed Puzzling Showdown packed with fast-paced puzzling and friendly competition!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Speed Puzzling Showdown – Winter 2026

We’re hosting one exciting Speed Puzzling Showdown packed with fast-paced puzzling and friendly competition!

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Digital SAT Practice Test (ages 14-18)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 9-12. Registration required.

Are you studying for your SAT exam? Experience the Digital SAT by taking a practice exam administered by C2 Education. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 9-12. Registration required.

Are you studying for your SAT exam? Experience the Digital SAT by taking a practice exam administered by C2 Education. 

Robotics Demonstration (ages 6-18)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Ages 6-18.  60 min.   Ticket required.
 
Learn about robotics and how to get involved in local and national youth robotics competitions.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 6-18.  60 min.   Ticket required.
 
Learn about robotics and how to get involved in local and national youth robotics competitions.

Crochet Club: Beaded Bracelet (8 & up with adult, teens & adults welcome!) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Ages 8 & up with adult, teens & adults; 60 min. Ticket required.

Learn the steps to creating your own beaded bracelet. Some tools are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials especially yarn.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 8 & up with adult, teens & adults; 60 min. Ticket required.

Learn the steps to creating your own beaded bracelet. Some tools are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials especially yarn.

3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

Monday, March 2, 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.

Rhythm Movers, Ages 3-5 with an Adult

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Come join us for a fun and engaging class where little ones learn to move to the beat and explore musical instruments. This session is for children ages 3–5 with an adult.

3/2: Steady Beat

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun and engaging class where little ones learn to move to the beat and explore musical instruments. This session is for children ages 3–5 with an adult.

3/2: Steady Beat

Introduction to Managing Your Privacy

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

From Senior Planet:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

From Senior Planet: