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This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Teen Space

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts, Fun & Games!, Homework Club
Event Details:
After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. ...
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.

Home Electricity

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn about your home's wiring from an experienced Electrician. We will discuss DIY fixes and projects, as well as what tools you can borrow from the DIY collection to complete the job. ...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Teen Space

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts, Fun & Games!, Homework Club
Event Details:
After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. ...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Anime & Game Hangout

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts, Fun & Games!, Movies, STEM / STEAM, Writing
Event Details:
Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanese language/cultural tie-ins. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed! AG...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts
Event Details:
Were you permanently waitlisted for Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets? Don’t worry, you can make and trade Swift-inspired friendship bracelets at our drop-in workshop! Trade bracelets with other fans at the workshop, or take your bracelets with you to t...
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.

Painting from Observation w/ J. Scott

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
This class will focus on painting various "still life's" from observation. Participants will use acrylic paint, and learn skills for interpreting light and shadow, understanding perspective, and color theory. ...
This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group.

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Art & Music, DIY & Crafts, Fun & Games!, Makerspace, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
All ages. Allow 30 min. Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and literacy skills. Each week offers a different set of activi...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, DIY & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Imagine, design & create! This teen only makerspace class allows teens to design their own Cricut stickers using heat- activated, color- changing vinyl for decorating a mug. Make for yourself or give as a gift for the holidays, either way this de...
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.

Rustic Kraft Gift Tags

11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learners will create and decorate 3 handmade tags featuring inked edges, patterned paper, die cuts, and natural embellishments.   . ...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

DIY Gifts: Holiday Picture Frames

11:00am - 1:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, DIY & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Paint a holiday picture frame, then print a picture of yourself to put inside it for a perfect gift to give a loved one! All materials provided, please dress for mess. Registration required. ...
This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group.

Holiday Wrap (families)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts
Event Details:
Families; allow 30 min. Drop-in and celebrate the light and cheer of the season by creating your own wrapping paper. Dress for mess. (Paper and stamping materials provided.) ...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.

Make and Take - Laser Cutter Engraver - Holiday Jewelry

1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver. Create your own holiday jewelry or keychain. This class is designed for ages 10+. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Anyone planning to make an item is requir...
This event is in the "Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)" group.

Engineering Challenge (ages 5-10) TK

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, Fun & Games!, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 5-10; Allow 30 minutes. Ticket required. Express your creativity and develop your engineering skills with various building challenges. Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with ...
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.

Create by Music - No-Sew Sock Snowpeople

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, DIY & Crafts
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!   December - No-Sew Sock Snowpeople ...
This event is in the "Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.

Turn Drawings into Keepsakes

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, Makerspace, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own custom keepsake from a drawing that you make in class.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All attendees who wish to make a kee...
This event is in the "Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts
Event Details:
Recommended for Ages 10+. Drop-in class, no registration required.  Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday by making Swift-inspired friendship bracelets at our drop in workshop! Trade bracelets with other fans at the workshop, or take yo...
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.

Make It: Reusable Fabric Gift Bag

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to make large and small reusable fabric gift bags you can use for any occasion. We provide the sewing machine, tools, and fabric for a project. You just need to show up and create! Prior experience with using a sewing machine is required...
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.

Pins and Needles

10:00am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts
Event Details:
Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Drop-in, no registration required. ...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Teen Space

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Community & Culture, DIY & Crafts, Fun & Games!, Homework Club
Event Details:
After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. ...
This event is in the "Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)" group.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Art & Music, DIY & Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 4 and up with adult.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.   Pop-in and make a DIY card!   ...
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.

TinkerCademy: 3D Printed Snowflakes

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, Makerspace, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Use TinkerCad’s Codeblocks feature to design a snowflake, then learn how to 3D print them! All materials provided. Registration required. ...
This event is in the "Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.

Upcycle Art

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School)
Program Type: Art & Music, DIY & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:
Upcycle household items into beautiful art. Rethink the value of the original items/materials. Presented by the teen-led Clarksville Youth Care Group. Drop in. ...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

DIY Gifts : Soap Making 101

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages: 11+. Discover the art of crafting your own scented soaps that make perfect presents for your loved ones. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the step-by-step process of soap-making, including selecting ingredients, mixing dyes, and customiz...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+ (Adults)" group.

Tote-ally Awesome Book Totes with the Cricut

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: DIY & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Get crafty in the Makerspace this month.  Using the Cricut machine, customize a canvas book tote with heat transfer vinyl. All materials will be provided. Registration required for each maker. ...