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

Wednesday, August 14, 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.

On the Road to Kindergarten at Deep Run Mobile Park (ORK)

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
ORK at Mobile Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK):

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.  The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.  ...

Event Details:

Wednesdays  3:30 - 5:00 pm Jul 10, Aug 14 Deep Run Mobile Park 6551 Old Waterloo Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075 At the pool area. In case of inclement weather, the vi...

Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events, Early Learning

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

Wednesdays  3:30 - 5:00 pm

Jul 10, Aug 14

Deep Run Mobile Park

6551 Old Waterloo Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075

At the pool area. In case of inclement weather, the visit may be cancelled.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crayon Adventure (ages 6-8 TK)

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-8, 45 minutes. TK, Ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.   Crayons are magic!  Learn about how crayons are made, imagine a crayon adventu...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-8, 45 minutes. TK, Ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Craft Pop-Up Shop [ages 4 & up]

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.  Pop-in and make a craft!  

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

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in. 

Pop-in and make a craft!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Moving Up to Middle School

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join a panel of former middle schoolers for their honest feedback on middle school success. Learn tips on staying organized. Have fun participating in Locker Trials and a Book Bag ...

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Join a panel of former middle schoolers for their honest feedback on middle school success. Learn tips on staying organized. Have fun participating in Locker Trials and a Book Bag Relay Race.

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

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

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

RG, Registered. Registration Required. Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees.  Copies available for borrowing by registered participants at Central...

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

RG, Registered. Registration Required.

Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees.  Copies available for borrowing by registered participants at Central Branch's Customer Service Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The UnBook Reading Group

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group   Connect with a community of readers without the stress of assigned reading! Bring the book of your choice, read silently in a comfy spot at Ba...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
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: 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.

Sewing Skills: How to Repair Clothing

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of clothing repair to extend the lifetime of your clothing. We will cover how to restitch a seam, repair hems, and patch tears. Participants will have the opportun...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of clothing repair to extend the lifetime of your clothing. We will cover how to restitch a seam, repair hems, and patch tears. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, August 14, 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 "Children" group.

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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!
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, August 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. Lim...

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

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

Thursday, August 15, 2024 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...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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.

Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood 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 given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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 given out 15 minutes prior to class.

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

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.  Welcome home, baby! Hatchlings: New Baby and Me is an interactive four-week ear...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Required
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. Lim...

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

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

Thursday, August 15, 2024 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...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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 "Adults" group.

Noontime Books--IN PERSON

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an in person discussion of Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll,  at the Central Branch. Registered customers should place a hold request on the title ...

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

Join us for an in person discussion of Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll at the Central Branch.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Madams of DC

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online Classes & Events at Online Branch
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The nation's capital is seen as the prestigious center of American democracy - but there's a secret history to the city. Washington experienced an unprecedented rise in prosti...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

The nation's capital is seen as the prestigious center of American democracy - but there's a secret history to the city. Washington experienced an unprecedented rise in prostitution during and after the Civil War.

This event is in the "Children" group.

School Memory Books (Ages 5+) TK

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Prepare for those special memories before the start of school. Decorate a binder to hold your pictures, special assignments, artwork and more. 

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

Prepare for those special memories before the start of school. Decorate a binder to hold your pictures, special assignments, artwork and more. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEM Fun: Snap Circuits (ages 6-9) TK

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. 45-60 min. Ticket required.  Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits!

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

Ages 6-10. 45-60 min. Ticket required. 

Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits!

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

Creatures of Legend: A Miller Summer Celebration

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Bigfoot! Nessie! Mermaids, Unicorns, and Fairies, oh my! Celebrate the end of summer - and all the books you've read - with games, fun, and maybe a Bigfoot sighting.   E...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bigfoot! Nessie! Mermaids, Unicorns, and Fairies, oh my! Celebrate the end of summer - and all the books you've read - with games, fun, and maybe a Bigfoot sighting.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for adult English Language Learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life...

Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for adult English Language Learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. Please email prolit@hclibrary.org for mo

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bilingual Stories and Playtime (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, son...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language, Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.