This event is in the "Everyone" group. May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Activities (families-walk in) All Day 5/1 - 5/8 Central Branch at Central Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Celebrate the excitement of Star Wars with DIY crafts, bookmarks and scavenger hunts. Prove yourself to be a true Jedi Knight and you may be knighted. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 1 - 8 2024 May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Activities (families-walk in) All Day 5/1 - 5/8 Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Celebrate the excitement of Star Wars with DIY crafts, bookmarks and scavenger hunts. Prove yourself to be a true Jedi Knight and you may be knighted.
Hold for Setup Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm DaVinci Room at Savage Branch May 4 2024 Sat Hold for Setup 10:00am - 12:00pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room
This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask a Master Gardener Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Glenwood Other Location at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults Event Details: Master Gardeners provide direct assistance to home gardeners by hosting Ask A Master Gardener plant clinics from April through September. At the Ask A Master Gardener clinics, Mast... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Ask a Master Gardener 10:30am - 12:00pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Glenwood Other Location Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Master Gardeners provide direct assistance to home gardeners by hosting Ask A Master Gardener plant clinics from April through September.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask A Master Gardener Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults Event Details: Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Ask A Master Gardener 10:30am - 12:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Compost Demonstration (In-Person) Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Miller Outdoor Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults, Everyone Event Details: Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, a... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 4 2024 Sat Compost Demonstration (In-Person) 10:30am - 12:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Outdoor Classroom Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Garden Tool Sharpening Demonstration Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn how to sharpen your garden tools using a file and stone. Master Gardener, Kent Phillips, will demonstrate tips and tricks to give your tools a sharp edge, perfect for pruning... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Garden Tool Sharpening Demonstration 11:00am - 12:00pm Miller Branch Closed Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Enchanted Garden Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Required Event Details: Learn how to sharpen your garden tools using a file and stone. Master Gardener, Kent Phillips, will demonstrate tips and tricks to give your tools a sharp edge, perfect for pruning and other tasks around your yard.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Make It: Hand Sewn Cards Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Did you know that you can sew paper? It's fun and easy to create your own greeting cards with hand-stitched details for any occasion! Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Make It: Hand Sewn Cards 11:00am - 12:00pm Elkridge Branch Closed Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: Did you know that you can sew paper? It's fun and easy to create your own greeting cards with hand-stitched details for any occasion!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Create Your Own Comic Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn the fundamentals of comic writing and design as you celebrate Free Comic Day! Use Procreate to design your own digital comic strip. All skill and ability levels welc... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Create Your Own Comic 11:00am - 12:30pm Savage Branch Closed Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Learn the fundamentals of comic writing and design as you celebrate Free Comic Day! Use Procreate to design your own digital comic strip. All skill and ability levels welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Photography Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera ... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Photography 11:00am - 12:30pm Glenwood Branch Closed Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Ask an Expert Cyclist Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Lobby (East Columbia) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rid... This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 4 2024 Sat Ask an Expert Cyclist 11:00am - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lobby (East Columbia) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rides and racing, commuting, and regular repair and maintenance.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch Program Type: 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... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 4 2024 Sat All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: 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 "Children" group. All Together Now (all ages) TK Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am Maxine White Warfield Room at Central 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... Event Details: Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. May 4 2024 Sat All Together Now (all ages) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Adults" group. How (Not) To Talk To People Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm DaVinci Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Feeling anxiety or dread about discussing politics with coworkers, friends, or family members that hold different viewpoints than you? Learn effective strategies for how t... Cancelled Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Cancelled How (Not) To Talk To People 12:30pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Feeling anxiety or dread about discussing politics with coworkers, friends, or family members that hold different viewpoints than you?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Black Fiction Book Club (in-person) East Columbia Branch Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registratio... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Black Fiction Book Club (in-person) East Columbia Branch 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pets on Wheels Saturday, May 4, 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 4 2024 Sat Pets on Wheels 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch 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. Black Fiction Book Club (online) Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Book Group Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Please register with an email address to receive an immediate regist... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Black Fiction Book Club (online) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Group Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teens Teach Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Studio A at Glenwood Branch Program Type: College & Trade Schools Age Group: , Teens Event Details: Learn and discuss leadership, public speaking, and teaching skills. This monthly training is a requirement to volunteer as a Teens Teach assistant with Glenwood Branch HCLS classes... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 4 2024 Sat Teens Teach 1:00pm - 2:30pm Glenwood Branch Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Required Event Details: Learn and discuss leadership, public speaking, and teaching skills. This monthly training is a requirement to volunteer as a Teens Teach assistant with Glenwood Branch HCLS classes and events.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chemistry in the Library: Get a Charge out of Chemistry (Ages 7+, ages 7-8 must be w/ an adult) RG Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Ages 7+ and grade 2-12. 7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on activ... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 4 2024 Sat Chemistry in the Library: Get a Charge out of Chemistry (Ages 7+, ages 7-8 must be w/ an adult) RG 2:00pm - 3:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Ages 7+ and grade 2-12. 7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Age Group: , , 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... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG 2:00pm - 3:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: 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 "Adults" group. Random Crafts of Kindness Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm DaVinci Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Participate in Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn to create something new, spend some relaxing time making art and crafting with your neighbors, and share your creations with other c... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Random Crafts of Kindness 3:00pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: Participate in Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn to create something new, spend some relaxing time making art and crafting with your neighbors, and share your creations with other community members in random acts of kindness.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Glass Etching with Stencils and Cricut Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Adults Event Details: Need an easy, inexpensive, thoughtful gift idea? Using the Cricut machine to create a stencil and then etch your design onto a glass vase in this make it/take it class. ... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Glass Etching with Stencils and Cricut 3:00pm - 5:00pm Glenwood Branch Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Need an easy, inexpensive, thoughtful gift idea? Using the Cricut machine to create a stencil and then etch your design onto a glass vase in this make it/take it class. Ages 18+ only. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Wellness Dog Cafe Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens Event Details: For students 11-18, but all are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder. AP exams, and school projects stressing you out? In recogni... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 4 2024 Sat Teen Wellness Dog Cafe 4:00pm - 5:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: For students 11-18, but all are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Veterans Book Group 2024 (virtual) Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults Event Details: Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series. During five monthly facilitated sessions, discussions center on military experiences and... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2024 Sun Veterans Book Group 2024 (virtual) 1:30pm - 3:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Required Event Details: Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Maryland Film Premiere: 'The Artist & The Astronaut' - Featuring a Q&A with Writer and Director Bill Muench Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch Program Type: History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: You are cordially invited to attend the Maryland premiere of the award-winning film,The Artist & The Astronaut. Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey that delves into ... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2024 Sun The Maryland Film Premiere: 'The Artist & The Astronaut' - Featuring a Q&A with Writer and Director Bill Muench 2:00pm - 4:15pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: You are cordially invited to attend the Maryland premiere of the award-winning film,The Artist & The Astronaut.
