This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 10 2025 Sat All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 10 2025 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 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. May 10 2025 Sat Biz Kidz Academy: Mentoring, Team Building & Leadership Workshop (8-10 years) RG 12:00pm - 1:30pm Children Elkridge Branch Registration This event is in the "Children" group. May 10 2025 Sat Biz Kidz Academy: Mentoring, Team Building & Leadership Workshop (8-10 years) RG 12:00pm - 1:30pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 2025 Mon Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 2025 Mon Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 2025 Mon Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 2025 Mon Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 2025 Mon Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 2025 Mon Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 12 2025 Mon Debate Academy: Master Public Speaking 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. May 12 2025 Mon Debate Academy: Master Public Speaking 6:00pm - 7:00pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: Calling all Middle School Students! Want to enhance your public speaking skills? Practice speech and debate in a safe space to prepare for high school level competitions.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG 10:30am - 11:30am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue ELKS Excellent Reads 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue ELKS Excellent Reads 12:30pm - 1:30pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us to discuss The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue Video Gaming & Chill 4:15pm - 6:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue Video Gaming & Chill 4:15pm - 6:00pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Challenge your friends - and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!
This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK 5:00pm - 5:30pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK 5:00pm - 5:30pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs, Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK 6:00pm - 6:30pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK 6:00pm - 6:30pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Sewing Machine Basics 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Sewing Machine Basics 7:00pm - 8:30pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 14 2025 Wed 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 14 2025 Wed 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Elkridge Branch 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. May 14 2025 Wed 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 14 2025 Wed 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Elkridge Branch 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. May 14 2025 Wed Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 14 2025 Wed Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm - 2:00pm Elkridge Branch 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 "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Sewing Machine Basics 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Sewing Machine Basics 2:00pm - 3:30pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 14 2025 Wed Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 14 2025 Wed Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages. Allow 30 min.Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adults Elkridge Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:45pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
May 15 2025 Thu Professional Development Day 2025 - All Branches Closed All Day All Branches Closing May 15 2025 Thu Closing Professional Development Day 2025 - All Branches Closed All Day Branches: Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces Description: All HCLS Branches are closed on May 15, 2025 for our annual staff professional development day.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 16 2025 Fri All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 16 2025 Fri All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Elkridge Branch 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 16 2025 Fri All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 16 2025 Fri 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 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 17 2025 Sat All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 17 2025 Sat All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Elkridge Branch 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.
