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Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
JUST FOR ME:

Ages 3-5; 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.&n...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-5; 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 will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia 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 available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
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 available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun (3-5 years with adult) RG

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music...

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

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.  Ticket required. Free tickets will be a...

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners: Fall Into Science [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature. Tickets available at the children's...

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Wednesday, October 16, 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

Wednesday, October 16, 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

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Game On!

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered. Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at th...

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

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (K-3rd Grade, RG)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered. The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award is a student-choice award for the state of Maryla...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
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
Age Group: Children
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 "Adults" group.

Oktoberfest Etched Steins with the Cricut (18+)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest with this make it & take it class. Design and create a stencil with the Cricut machine, then use etching cream to transfer the design to a gl...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest with this make it & take it class. Design and create a stencil with the Cricut machine, then use etching cream to transfer the design to a glass stein.  All materials provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen D&D Club

Wednesday, October 16, 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 one of our regular DMs not being able to attend this session (Michael), we have to cap the number of players to 10 this month. We apologize for any inconvenience. Desolat...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Due to one of our regular DMs not being able to attend this session (Michael), we have to cap the number of players to 10 this month.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lil' STEAMers [1st- 2nd grade] TK

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

1st-2nd grade. 30 min. Ticket required. Stretch your creative thinking muscles as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through activities, experiments, gam...

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

1st-2nd grade. 30 min. Ticket required.

Stretch your creative thinking muscles as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through activities, experiments, games, and stories. 

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

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Ages 5+)

Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 16, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 16, 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 Mexican. Pick-up any Mexican cookbook at the library, cook some recipe...

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 month's Cuisine is Mexican. Pick-up any Mexican cookbook at the library, cook some recipes and come have a culinary discussion.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (Online)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
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: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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, October 16, 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. September 18 - The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio...

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, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Book Clubs 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. September 18 - The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
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, October 16, 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.

American English Pronunciation - Adult (Online)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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 class is design...

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!