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Let's Vote (ages 6-9) TK

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30-45 min. Ticket required. Did you know that kids can vote, too? Maybe not by casting a ballot in November 5th's General Election, but they can go with their gro...

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

Ages 6-9; 30-45 min. Ticket required.

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

Pets on Wheels

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required.  Pets on Wheels is a 501...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AI Petting Zoo

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Test-drive a selection of AI tools and chatbots without sacrificing any privacy by signing up for an account or app in this interactive class. Develop skills in crafting effective ...

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Test-drive a selection of AI tools and chatbots without sacrificing any privacy by signing up for an account or app in this interactive class.

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

Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use. Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!  Learn the b...

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.

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

Tabletop Gaming Time

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of dice-rolling, card-slapping, and strategic thinking as we host a tabletop gaming extravaganza at the Savage Branch! This is the time to create your firs...

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of dice-rolling, card-slapping, and strategic thinking as we host a tabletop gaming extravaganza at the Savage Branch!

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

Author Event: Meg Eden Kuyatt

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, Health & Wellness, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Geared toward 3rd-8th grade, and their grown ups, but all are welcome.  |  Registration is not required, but feel free to register for reminders. Meet guest author, Me...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, Health & Wellness, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Geared toward 3rd-8th grade, and their grown ups, but all are welcome.  |  Registration is not required, but feel free to register for reminders.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Exercise leadership by recommending additions to the teen collections, helping the community, and planning events in cooperation with an Elkridge Teen Instructor.

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Exercise leadership by recommending additions to the teen collections, helping the community, and planning events in cooperation with an Elkridge Teen Instructor.

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

Thank You Veterans! (families, infant-5 years with adult)

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Families, infant-5 years with adult; allow 30 min.  Create and decorate thank you cards for our military Veterans. Cards will be delivered on or before November 11.

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

Families, infant-5 years with adult; allow 30 min. 

Create and decorate thank you cards for our military Veterans. Cards will be delivered on or before November 11.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English As A Second Language High Intermediate to Advanced Levels (Online)

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 for ad...

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading & Vocabulary For Intermediate English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 is an in-person...

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 "Children" group.

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

Monday, November 4, 2024 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...

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge 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...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storybook Friends: Turkey [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child. Tickets will be available at the children's de...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

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 "Adults" group.

Bilingual Story Time, Ages 0- 4, with Adult, TK

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Event Details:

Bilingual stories and songs. (Spanish and English) Ages 0- 4 with an adult. This class is ticketed. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes before class starts. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Bilingual stories and songs. (Spanish and English)

Ages 0- 4 with an adult. This class is ticketed.

Tickets will be given out 15 minutes before class starts. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. 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: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, November 4, 2024 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...

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge 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...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storybook Friends: Sesame Street (2-5 years with adult) TK

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5; 30 min. Ticket Required. Stories, activities, & 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: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 2-5; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Stories, activities, & a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storybook Friends: Turkey [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child. Tickets will be available at the children's de...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class-Adult (Online)

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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 is an online cl...

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! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min

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

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Monday, November 4, 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

Monday, November 4, 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

Monday, November 4, 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.