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All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

ALL BY MYSELF

Ages 4-6; 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 are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Java Jumpstart - Ayuri Engineering

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Miller Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Day 2 of 3 day class series

📚🚀 Introducing Java Jumpstart: Your Path to Java Programming Excellence! 🚀📚 

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Race, Equity & Inclusion
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Embark on a thrilling Passport to Adventure! Get lost in magical stories that transport you to new lands. Let your creativity shine with fun crafts and makerspace activities. 

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

International Art Activities

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Create your own cowrie shell beaded project and learn about African culture - presented by Edewor Foundation

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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International Art Activities

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Glenwood Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Join in the Glenwood Branch's Summer Reading Celebration with a Passport to Adventure. Learn about art from around the world. Create projects that are inspired by cultures from across the globe. Drop-in anytime from 3pm-7pm.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paper Suitcases (Everyone) Drop-in

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Builders' Barn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Prepare to travel around the branch during our Summer Celebration. Decorate a folder "suitcase" in our Builders' Barn. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Passport to Adventure Makerspace Activities

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
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Makerspace Activities will be available during Glenwood's Summer Reading Celebration. Construct a flag from Lego bricks, make a travel-themed button, and observe the printing of models of landmarks from around the world. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Early Learning
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Enjoy our Summer Celebration with a live presentation of Let's Go for a Drive!, by Mo Willems.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Magic of Reading (Everyone) TK

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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During this fun magic show, children will explore the wonderful world of reading and magic found in books.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Early Learning
Event Details:

Enjoy our Summer Celebration with a live presentation of Let's Go for a Drive!, by Mo Willems.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Magic of Reading (Everyone) TK

5:15pm - 5:45pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

During this fun magic show, children will explore the wonderful world of reading and magic found in books.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Juguemos Con Letras (Ages 8-12) TK

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únase a un tiempo de diversión jugando Scrabble y juegos de Lapiz y Papel en Español.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pom Pom-Paloosa!

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Magic of Reading (Everyone) TK

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

During this fun magic show, children will explore the wonderful world of reading and magic found in books.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pajama Time (families) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

PAJAMA TIME

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.   

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Chess Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Looking to sharpen your chess skills?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Adults; must be 18 to participate. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Clay Together

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together and enjoy a fun evening of sculpting.

Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

10:00am - 11:00am
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pins and Needle Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.