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Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Play Partners, Ages 0-23 Months

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
Play Partners:

Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activitie...

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

Play Partners

Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Infants 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.

English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners.

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

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners.

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's 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. 
 

 

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

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's 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. 
 

 

Library Closed - Evening in the Stacks 2026

All Day
East Columbia Branch

HCLS East Columbia Branch will be closed Saturday, February 28 for Evening in the Stacks Gala Fundraiser. Passport Services will be available from 10AM - 4PM.

Closing
Branches:
East Columbia Branch
Description:

HCLS East Columbia Branch will be closed Saturday, February 28 for Evening in the Stacks Gala Fundraiser. Passport Services will be available from 10AM - 4PM.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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. 
 

 

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

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

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

All Together Now (families) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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. 
 

 

All Together Now- National Pig Day (Ages Everyone)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pindell Room at Glenwood 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...

Celebrate National Pig Day with songs, books and a craft!

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
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. 
 

 

Celebrate National Pig Day with songs, books and a craft!

balls of colorful yarn in a tan basket

Knitting for All Levels

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Work on your knitting projects with help at any level. Find inspiration whether you are trading tips and tricks or getting started with the basics.

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

Work on your knitting projects with help at any level. Find inspiration whether you are trading tips and tricks or getting started with the basics.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse 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. 
 

 

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

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

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

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

Saturday, February 28, 2026 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.

Sleep Science (families) TK

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Families; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore the magical and mysterious world of sleep.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Families; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore the magical and mysterious world of sleep.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

A Black woman holding a baby and laughing, people around her are smiling.

Improv Comedy for Everyone

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DaVinci Meeting Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults

Let loose and laugh. Learn the basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. Everything is made up on the spot.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let loose and laugh. Learn the basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. Everything is made up on the spot.

Pokemon Day Crafts

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

February 27th is Pokemon Day! Show off your love for those adorable pocket monsters with a variety of crafts, puzzles, music, and more. Children 7 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

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

February 27th is Pokemon Day! Show off your love for those adorable pocket monsters with a variety of crafts, puzzles, music, and more. Children 7 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

close-up of jeans with tears at both knees

Clothing Repair Clinic

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

HOLD

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

HOLD

Robotics Demonstration (ages 6-18)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Ages 6-18.  60 min.   Ticket required.
 
Learn about robotics and how to get involved in local and national youth robotics competitions.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 6-18.  60 min.   Ticket required.
 
Learn about robotics and how to get involved in local and national youth robotics competitions.

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

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

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

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 with adult)

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

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

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Little Learners, Ages 3-5 w/ Adult

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Little Learners:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 mins.  Ticket required.Children learn through play and exploring the world around them.  Stories and activities help with skills like getting alon...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

Little Learners

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 mins.  Ticket required.

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them.  Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative. 

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