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All Together Now (All ages) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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. 
 

 

Code and Go Mouse (ages 6-8) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-8, 45 minutes.TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

 

Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

On the Road to Kindergarten at Deep Run Mobile Park (ORK)

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Branch
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events,

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

Wednesdays  3:30 - 5:30 pm

Apr 10 & 24, May 8 & 22, Jun 12 & 26

Deep Run Mobile Park

6551 Old Waterloo Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075

Adult AV Lab

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

AV Lab
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.

Craft Pop-Up Shop [ages 4 & up]

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in. 

Pop-in and make a craft!

 

Books on Tap (book club)

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most are available in electronic formats, too.

Black-Eyed Susan Classic Book Club (Grades 4-6 RG)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

RG, Registered. Registration Required.

 

Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees. Copies available available for borrowing by registered participants at Central Branch's Customer Service Desk.

The UnBook Reading Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: 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!

 

English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.

An Inconvenient Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Inconvenient Book Club discusses the latest climate fiction. This summer, we'll talk about C.

Business Roundtable (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every other month, HCLS collaborates to host an online Roundtable dedicated to showcasing a local business owned by a Person of Color in Howard County.

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm

Master Gardener: Ecosystem Landscaping

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ecosystem Landscaping is the art of creating landscapes that are visually beautiful and that support biological diversity. Our pollinators, the basis of our food chain, need our help.

Nonfiction Book Club (in-person)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

Nonfiction Book Club (online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Registration
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

English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.

English for Beginners - Adult (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for beginning English language learners.  It focuses on learning vocabulary and developing listening and reading, speaking and writing skills.  It meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Centra

Pins and Needles

10:00am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

What is a Certified Medical Assistant? For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as Certified Medical Assistants.  Participants learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnings, and a pathway to advance in the fie