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Portrait Painting using Water Mixable Oil Paint w/ J. Scott

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This painting class will teach participants about portraiture and how to work in oil paint. Participants will learn techniques on enlarging using a grid, composition, replicating l...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

This painting class will teach participants about portraiture and how to work in oil paint. Participants will learn techniques on enlarging using a grid, composition, replicating light, under painting, brush selection, and more.

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

Black-Eyed Susan Classic Book Club (Grades 4-6 RG)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

RG, Registered. Registration Required. Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees.  Copies available for borrowing by registered participants at Central...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

RG, Registered. Registration Required.

Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees.  Copies available for borrowing by registered participants at Central Branch's Customer Service Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The UnBook Reading Group

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
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...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
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: 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 Conversation Class

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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 - 8:30 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 - 8:30 pm

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to 3D Printing Using MakerBot

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer. This session also discusses options for locating existing designs or c...

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

Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, July 10, 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 "Children" group.

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sea Perch

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Dive into underwater robotics.   This summer stop by and participate in the 3 week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. SeaPerch is a remotely operated vehic...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Dive into underwater robotics.   This summer stop by and participate in the 3 week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. SeaPerch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pins and Needles

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

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

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. Lim...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

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

Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min. Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhym...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

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

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
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. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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 activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. Lim...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

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

Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min. Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

German Conversation Club (In-Person)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. We are meeting every second Thursday at noon in-person at East Columbia Branch,...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

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

HCPSS Summer Food Site - East Columbia

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
East Columbia Other Location at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

To continue meeting the growing need to feed hungry children and families and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months, the Howard County Public School System -HCPSS- contin...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

To continue meeting the growing need to feed hungry children and families and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months, the Howard County Public School System -HCPSS- continues its free summer meal program

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult, Child and Infant CPR and AED Education

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ready to learn how to save a life? Learn the basics of CPR from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. This FREE non-certification class covers CPR for adult, ch...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Ready to learn how to save a life? Learn the basics of CPR from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. This FREE non-certification class covers CPR for adult, child and infant victims, choking relief, and how to use an AED.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Going Graphic! [ages 7-10] TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Ticket required. Do you love graphic novels?  Are you interested in developing your illustration skills?  Want to get your hands on the ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Do you love graphic novels?  Are you interested in developing your illustration skills?  Want to get your hands on the newest titles? 

This class is for you!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Magformers® Mania (ages 5-7, TK)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 5-7. 45 minutes. TK, Ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.  Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers®.  

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 5-7. 45 minutes. TK, Ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers®.  

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

Beginning Modular Robotics (ages 9-12)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Registration required.  Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners. &nbs...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Registration required. 

Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners.