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Songs of Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Harriet Tubman's story comes alive through traditional code songs, modern melodies, and authentic narration.  Journey along the Underground Railroad with historian Linda Harris as she chronicles her annual charity walks through the lens of lo

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Harriet Tubman's story comes alive through traditional code songs, modern melodies, and authentic narration.  Journey along the Underground Railroad with historian Linda Harris as she chronicles her annual charity walks through the lens of lo

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration 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 "Everyone" group

Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer

All Day
Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Everyone

During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.

Library Closed - Juneteenth National Freedom Day - 2025

All Day
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces

All HCLS Branches will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth National Freedom Day.

Closing
Branches:
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces
Description:

All HCLS Branches will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth National Freedom Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Jul 17: Airplane Mode by Shahnaz Habib

Aug 21: Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Jul 17: Airplane Mode by Shahnaz Habib

Aug 21: Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Clubs at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Jul 17: Airplane Mode by Shahnaz Habib

Aug 21: Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Jul 17: Airplane Mode by Shahnaz Habib

Aug 21: Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer

All Day
Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Everyone

During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
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 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 [all ages] TK

Friday, June 20, 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, June 20, 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, June 20, 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 with adult) TK

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
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 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 [all ages] TK

Friday, June 20, 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

Garage Band (8-11 years) RG

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 8-11; allow 50 min. Registration Required.

Learn the basics of song structure and make your own track in Garage Band.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; allow 50 min. Registration Required.

Learn the basics of song structure and make your own track in Garage Band.

This event is in the "Children" group

Geometric Origami (7-11 years) RG

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Make and assemble amazing polyhedrons using paper! No origami experience necessary.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Make and assemble amazing polyhedrons using paper! No origami experience necessary.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game Spot at East Columbia

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

 

Afternoon Snacks available to youth 18 and under, sponsored by Good Harvest

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

 

Afternoon Snacks available to youth 18 and under, sponsored by Good Harvest

This event is in the "Adults" group

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer

All Day
Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Everyone

During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
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 activities. 

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
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...

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

 

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

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. 
 

 

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group

All Together Now (families) TK

Saturday, June 21, 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

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

Saturday, June 21, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Saturday, June 21, 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 "Adults" group

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.