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Airplane Make & Take [drop in, all ages, 0-5 yrs w/adult]

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Help us decorate the library by constructing and decorating a plane that will "take off" on a summer reading adventure. Then build and customize a plane of your own to take home!

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Help us decorate the library by constructing and decorating a plane that will "take off" on a summer reading adventure. Then build and customize a plane of your own to take home!

This event is in the "Children" group.

What is Vexillology? (5-11 years) TK

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 5-11; 45 min. Ticket required. On this Summer Reading adventure we'll explore countries, their flags, and, the four color theorem. Tickets available 15 minutes before cl...

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

Ages 5-11; 45 min. Ticket required.

On this Summer Reading adventure we'll explore countries, their flags, and, the four color theorem.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Pretty Pastels (ages 11 - 14)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14. Registration required. Do you love the soft and vibrant colors of pastels? Practice various techniques such as sketching, shading, highlighting and detailing. Whet...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Java Jumpstart - Ayuri Engineering

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Day 3 of 3 day series ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿš€ Introducing Java Jumpstart: Your Path to Java Programming Excellence! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“š  Attention all aspiring programmers! Are ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Day 3 of 3 day series

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿš€ Introducing Java Jumpstart: Your Path to Java Programming Excellence! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“š 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Juneteenth Special Day - Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club (In-person)

Thursday, June 20, 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 increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time. ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time.
This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Powered Book Club [ages 7-9] RG

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-9.  45 minutes.  Registration required. Read Sophie Mouse: The Emerald Berries by Poppy Green  (which can be picked up at the Miller Branch child...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-9.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Journey Into Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn more about key concepts of modern artificial intelligence with a gentle (and hands-on) look on how to find and utilize artificial intelligence (AI), open-source resources.&nb...

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

Learn more about key concepts of modern artificial intelligence with a gentle (and hands-on) look on how to find and utilize artificial intelligence (AI), open-source resources. 

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

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central 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 ...

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, 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.

Event Details:

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

 

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

An AI-Generated Trivia Night Adventure

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of mind-bending fun as we dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our AI-Generated Trivia Night! Prepare to be challenged and entertained by a un...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of mind-bending fun as we dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our AI-Generated Trivia Night! Prepare to be challenged and entertained by a unique array of questions crafted by AI technology.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation sk...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Club (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.

High School Diploma For Adults

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Earn a Maryland high school diploma for adults! Join this information session to learn about the entry requirements, program structure, and support resources available to eligible ...

Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Earn a Maryland high school diploma for adults!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

    Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!   Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins Jul 18:  ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

 

 

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

Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Classes & Events at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

    Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!   Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins Jul 18:  ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

 

 

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

Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Next Book Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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

Songs of Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
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 Harri...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Belmont 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: Belmont 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 21, 2024 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 (2-5 years with adult) TK

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children
PICTURE BOOK PARADE:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!  

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

PICTURE BOOK PARADE

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

 

Event Details:

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now ( All Ages) TK

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
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...

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

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. 
 

 

Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Ticket required. Tickets will be availabl...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

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

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 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 21, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Belmont 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: Belmont 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 21, 2024 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.

Arts & Crafts: Paint with String (8-11 years) RG

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; 30-45 min. Registration required.  Dress for mess and revisit a craft favorite or stretch your skills and learn a new technique. In this session, paint with stri...

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

Ages 8-11; 30-45 min. Registration required. 

Dress for mess and revisit a craft favorite or stretch your skills and learn a new technique. In this session, paint with string.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Summer Adventures After Hours!

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 | *Registration suggested, but walk in students will be welcomed if space allows. ALL students are required to bring a signed permission slip. Download and print THIS pe...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 | *Registration suggested, but walk in students will be welcomed if space allows. ALL students are required to bring a signed permission slip.