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

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.  Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes,

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 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.  Free tickets will be available at the childre...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

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.

Little Learners, (Ages 3-5 with Adult), TK

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
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. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Alphabet Explorers [ages 4-6 with adult] TK

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with adult.  45 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready to read and build early literacy skills in a fun environment.  Sing songs, read stories, an

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 4-6 with adult.  45 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready to read and build early literacy skills in a fun environment.  Sing songs, read stories, and complete activities that enforce letter knowledge and narrative...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Monday, May 13, 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

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

Monday, May 13, 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.

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.

Game On!

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11-17. Drop-in. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore fan, you'll find something to enjoy at this even

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 11-17. Drop-in. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore fan, you'll find something to enjoy at this event. You'll get to play the latest and the greatest games and have a won...

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Monday, May 13, 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:

Kindergarten- 2nd 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 c

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Kindergarten- 2nd 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 cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...a...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pajama Time [all ages] TK

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
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

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Classroom 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: Central Children's 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.

Event Details:
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.   ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Monday, May 13, 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
Registration 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. You'll receive an email invitation...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
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

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS (5-10 years)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children,
Event Details:

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS  Ages 5-10; allow 20 min. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip or have one on file prior to participating. Bring a b

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS  Ages 5-10; allow 20 min. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip or have one on file prior to participating. Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Engineering Challenge (ages 9-12) RG

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Registration required. Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™

Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 9-12. Registration required. Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.   

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:
Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.    ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Korean for Beginners

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Learn the Korean alphabet, culture, food, and basic Korean expression...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Training

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love the Elkridge community? Enjoy working with children? Need Student Service Learning Hours or want a Leadership Recommendation for your college application? Then become a

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:
Do you love the Elkridge community? Enjoy working with children? Need Student Service Learning Hours or want a Leadership Recommendation for your college application? Then become a teen face of the Elkridge Branch of the Howard County Library System!...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Monday, May 13, 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
Registration 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. & Wed., 7-9pm.  If you're new to this program, you will receive an email invitation to attend an orientati...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English Conversation-Adult (In-person)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an in-person, drop-in class for adult English language learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interest

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is an in-person, drop-in class for adult English language learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. The class meets in the HCLS Centra...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading, Writing & Grammar - Adult (Online)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is a class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication. Each class s

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is a class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication. Each class session will focus on one or two concepts of grammar and allo...
This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
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:

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:
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This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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.

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
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:

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.