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Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia 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 available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
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 available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Midterm Study Space

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools, Health & Wellness, Parents & Educators
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school students | No registration neededEnjoy our large meeting room reserved for any high school student studying for Midterms This January, HCLS offers the perfect stud...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools, Health & Wellness, Parents & Educators
Event Details:

High school students | No registration needed


Enjoy our large meeting room reserved for any high school student studying for Midterms

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Midterm Study Space

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 8:30pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools, Health & Wellness, Parents & Educators
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school students | No registration neededEnjoy The Center, The Teen Homework Hub, reserved for any high school student studying for Midterms. This January, HCLS offers the...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools, Health & Wellness, Parents & Educators
Event Details:

High school students | No registration needed


Enjoy The Center, The Teen Homework Hub, reserved for any high school student studying for Midterms.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

3 2 Fun: Art! (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

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.

Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
TIME FOR US:

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerpl...

Event Details:

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

TIME FOR US

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. 

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

Event Details:

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Makers: Oobleck, Cloud Dough, & Beyond (8-11 years) RG

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required. Explore solutions, suspensions, and non-Newtonian fluids as we experiment with cornstarch and other household products. Dress for mess!...

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

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Explore solutions, suspensions, and non-Newtonian fluids as we experiment with cornstarch and other household products. Dress for mess!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

American English Pronunciation - Adult (Online)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!  This online class is de...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Midterm Study Space

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Study space set aside for High School students studying for midterms.  This January, HCLS offers the perfect study spots for teens during midterm season! Visit bit.ly/HCL...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Study space set aside for High School students studying for midterms. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
JUST FOR ME:

Ages 3-5; 30 min.  Ticket required Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.&n...

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

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-5; 30 min.  Ticket required

Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.  They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. 

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

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia 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 available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
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 available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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 available...

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now (families) TK

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage 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: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein 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 "Adults" group.

International Grocery Store Tour - Rehoboth Ethiopian Café and Market

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The International Grocery Store tour in June will highlight the cuisine of Ethiopia.A volunteer tour guide will lead a group of 10 participants on a tour of Rehoboth Ethiopian Café...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

The International Grocery Store tour in June will highlight the cuisine of Ethiopia.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Spot

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.Drop ins welcome!See other activi...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.

Drop ins welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Midterm Relax Room with Dogs

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Need a stress-relief from studying for midterms? Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the Glenwood Branch for friendly visits with customers. High school students take pri...

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

Need a stress-relief from studying for midterms? Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the Glenwood Branch for friendly visits with customers. High school students take priority, but all are welcome as the limited space allows.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Quick & Easy Watercolors

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Create beautiful works of art using simple techniques and tools. All ages welcome, under 12 please bring an adult. Drop in, no registration required.

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

Create beautiful works of art using simple techniques and tools. All ages welcome, under 12 please bring an adult. Drop in, no registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Beyond Words

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with devel...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabil

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (TK)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up abo...

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

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crazy 8s Math Club (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) RG

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and ...

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

Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Math Lab Jr. [1st-2nd grade] TK

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

1st-2nd grade. 30 min. Ticket required.Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics.Tickets are available at the children's de...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

1st-2nd grade. 30 min. Ticket required.

Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics.

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade (TK)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up a...

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

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!  This class 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 March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Songwriting Workshop with Brody Bond

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Break out of song-writer's block at this interactive workshop with Baltimore based performing songwriter Brody Bond.  Learn about the emotional, artistic, and technical elemen...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Break out of song-writer's block at this interactive workshop with Baltimore based performing songwriter Brody Bond.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Master Gardeners: How to Start Seeds in a Milk Jug

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A terrific method for sowing seeds early is using a "winter sowing method". It is easily done by sowing seeds in a milk jug that becomes a mini greenhouse. Master Gardeners demonst...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

A terrific method for sowing seeds early is using a "winter sowing method". It is easily done by sowing seeds in a milk jug that becomes a mini greenhouse. Master Gardeners demonstrate how to make your own milk jug seed starter.