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

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

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.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
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.

FNAF-AugmentedReality

FNAF at the LIBRARY! - AR Scavenger Hunt

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Elkridge Branch at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
The lights flicker. A faint laugh echoes between the stacks.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
The lights flicker. A faint laugh echoes between the stacks.

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

Friday, December 12, 2025 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. 
 

 

Teen Afterschool Programming - FLEX FRIDAY

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens

A relaxed, flexible time for teens to decompress, socialize, and hang out at the end of the week. Self-directed activities include games, music, crafts, and more.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

A relaxed, flexible time for teens to decompress, socialize, and hang out at the end of the week. Self-directed activities include games, music, crafts, and more.

Elem'Up

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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, December 13, 2025 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. 

Cancelled
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, December 13, 2025 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, Ages Everyone

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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. 
 

 

apple and laptop

Digital SAT Practice Test

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens

Attention high school students! Take a free Digital SAT Practice Test administered by C2 Education Testing Company.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention high school students! Take a free Digital SAT Practice Test administered by C2 Education Testing Company.

Drawn engraving that says "Happy Holidays, The Martins"

Turn Drawings into Keepsakes

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Discover how to transform your original drawing into a lasting keepsake using the Glenwood Makerspace laser cutter. You’ll learn the basics of laser engraving while creating your own personalized piece to take home. All materials are supplied.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to transform your original drawing into a lasting keepsake using the Glenwood Makerspace laser cutter. You’ll learn the basics of laser engraving while creating your own personalized piece to take home. All materials are supplied.

silver laptop, phone, clock and red apple

Digital SAT Practice Test

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens

Attention high school students! Come join the C2 Education Testing Company to take a digital SAT practice test 

Please bring a graphing calculator and fully-charged chromebook. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention high school students! Come join the C2 Education Testing Company to take a digital SAT practice test 

Please bring a graphing calculator and fully-charged chromebook. 

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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, December 13, 2025 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. 

Cancelled
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, December 13, 2025 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.

Teen Action Board

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Teens

Connect with your community by collaborating with other TAB members and library staff to make the library a better place for teens!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect with your community by collaborating with other TAB members and library staff to make the library a better place for teens!

Lots of puzzle pieces in shades of blue

Seasonal Puzzle Swap: Piece by Piece!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13!

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

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13!

FNAF-AugmentedReality

FNAF at the LIBRARY! - AR Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Elkridge Branch at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
The lights flicker. A faint laugh echoes between the stacks.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
The lights flicker. A faint laugh echoes between the stacks.

DIY Decoupage Gifts (5-10 years, 5 & 6 with adult) TK

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

Create gorgeous decoupage trinket dishes using seashells and napkins. Dress for mess.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Ages 5-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

Create gorgeous decoupage trinket dishes using seashells and napkins. Dress for mess.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Two young men in black suits playing violin with trees in background

Two Rivers Chamber Music: A Holiday Celebration

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Delight in a performance by Two Rivers Chamber Music, founded by brothers Michael and Matthew Polonchak. 

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Delight in a performance by Two Rivers Chamber Music, founded by brothers Michael and Matthew Polonchak. 

Fir branch with snow, a sprig of red berries and a small pinecone

Holiday Celebration at Central

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Branch at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of music, crafts, and family fun!

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of music, crafts, and family fun!

a person using the new website

Explore Your New HCLibrary.org

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Drop-In Website Tours
Registration encouraged.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-In Website Tours
Registration encouraged.

Wintry City Scene

A Look Back at the Holiday Season

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

December is a special time of year. For Baltimoreans the season offers a chance to enjoy both the customary holiday traditions accompanied by a few that are unique to the city.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

December is a special time of year. For Baltimoreans the season offers a chance to enjoy both the customary holiday traditions accompanied by a few that are unique to the city.