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Films That Connect Us (Online)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Branch
Open
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events,
Registration Required
Event Details:
  How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates Apr 1: How to Blow Up a Pipeline  "An explosive adaptation of Andreas Malm's treatise, How...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art in the Evening: Spring Painting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Spring Painting: Enjoy a relaxing evening of art by painting a Spring scene. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coloring with Friends

10:00am - 11:30am
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Adults, 90 minutes, registration required Are you looking for a creative outlet and a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Use the sheets and supplies provided or bring your own to...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Acrylic Painting Workshop w/ J. Scott

11:00am - 1:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
During this four week class, participants will have the opportunity to create an original artwork using acrylic paint. Topics covered will include composition, color theory, mark making, and replicating light and shadow. All supplies will be provi...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art in the Afternoon: Spring Painting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Spring Painting: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art by painting a Spring scene. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult AV Lab

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.  No registration require ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch

1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Participants will journey through fiv...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindful Making - Hand Lettering

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Slow down with us at Mindful Making, a new class where we focus on process over product and discover the meditative benefits of simple acts of creation.  This month we will unwind and find calm with simple, repetitive brush-pen hand lett...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Advanced Anime Association

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:
Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age. Create some art inspir...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

In Concert: ShowTime Singers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:
The ShowTime Singers a mixed-voice adult show chorus composed entirely of volunteers, under the direction of Cathy Johnson, are pleased to announce their return to our HCLS Miller Branch for a spring concert. Dedicated to delivering high-quality musi...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
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 basics and practice your favorite songs from our extensive play along l...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Random Crafts of Kindness

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Registration 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. All supplies provided. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Photoshop

11:30am - 12:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
What does it take to create print and digital advertisements? Use Adobe Photoshop tools needed to create a digital compositions. Learn to use layers, layer effects, and filters. Register once for all five sessions. Taught by a HiTech instructor. R...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Acrylic Painting Workshop w/ J. Scott

11:00am - 1:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult AV Lab

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor. No registration required. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create by Music - Washi Tape Wall Decor

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome!   Registration preferred.  April - Washi Tape Wall Decor ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Works: Blackout Poetry

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques. This month’s featured project is: Blackout Poetry! Additional dates in this class series: ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace,
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join members of the Baltimore Bead Society (BBS) as they share their expertise and passion for bead crafting in an engaging introductory class. In this hands-on workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn the art of brace...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Health & Wellness,
Registration Required
Event Details:
Read, write, and discuss poems that find beauty in the most mundane of places and that describe joy unfettered from the weight of the world. Join 2022 Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artist Award Winner and 2023-24 HoCoPoLitSo Writer ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Participants will journey through fiv...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Talking: Pictures

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings.  We will be discussing Full Time. The movie will be available on DVD for checkout at the Central branch. Please view the...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Works: Blackout Poetry

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques. This month’s featured project is: Blackout Poetry! Additional dates in this class series: ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sock Gnomes

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and learn how to make decorative gnomes from socks and scrap fabric. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Acrylic Painting Workshop w/ J. Scott

11:00am - 1:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required