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All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 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...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

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.

 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All Together Now (families) TK

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
ALL TOGETHER NOW:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and ac...

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

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages 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. 

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

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.

 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kindergarten, Here We Come (For children entering Kindergarten this fall, with adult) RG

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
:

For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus.

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
:

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!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
:

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

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

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

Thursday, July 31, 2025 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...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

All Together Now- Summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
ALL TOGETHER NOW:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and ac...

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

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages 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. 

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
:

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

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

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

Thursday, July 31, 2025 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...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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
Program Type: Early Learning

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now [all ages] TK

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
ALL TOGETHER NOW:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and ac...

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

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages 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. 

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
PICTURE BOOK PARADE:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales,...

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

PICTURE BOOK PARADE

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. 

Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities.

 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Adults
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: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now [all ages] TK

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
ALL TOGETHER NOW:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and ac...

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

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages 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. 

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

All Together Now (families) TK

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
ALL TOGETHER NOW:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and ac...

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

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages 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. 

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

 

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

All Together Now- Summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
:

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time [ages 6-24 months with adult] TK

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
:

Ages 6-24 months with adult. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills.

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

Ages 6-24 months with adult. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storybook Friends: Nursery Rhymes (2-5 years with adult) TK

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
:

Ages 2-5; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Fun stories, songs, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Ages 2-5; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Fun stories, songs, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central 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...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hockley Room 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: Hockley Room
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kindergarten Here We Come! RG

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
KINDERGARTEN, HERE WE COME!:

For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins.  Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. Th...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Required

KINDERGARTEN, HERE WE COME!

For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins.  Registration required.

Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central 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...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

All Together Now- summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Adults
:

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning