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Teen Tinkering Tuesdays: Make & Take Cricut Color Changing Mugs

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Open
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...

Pajama Time (families) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

PAJAMA TIME

All ages; 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.

Event Details:
Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. ...

Eclectic Evenings Meeting (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles. 2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm Join for a discussion of the following title: December 12: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (e-book | e-audio) Please register with an email addres...

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

10:00am - 11:15am
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Fun & Games!, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Event Details:
Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others. ...

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: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Art & Music, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

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.

Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Event Details:
TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. ...

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

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.

Event Details:
Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

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.   . ...

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. ...

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: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Art & Music, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

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.

Museum@TheLibrary: The Walters: Across Asia – Face of the Divine

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community & Culture, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Walters Art Museum presents a landmark installation of its Asian and Islamic collections, offering new ways to examine and experience both Asian and Islamic art. The Walters collection of Asian art comprises about 9,000 objects and encompa...

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.) ...

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: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness), STEM / STEAM

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages; 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: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Fun & Games!, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

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. 
 

 

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...

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

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.

 

Event Details:
Beginning January 9, All By Myself will move to Tuesdays @ 2 pm.  No session January 2. ...

Upcycled Orbs (Ages 6-11) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Art & Music, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
Repurpose discarded children's picture books into orbs to use as creative decorations or unique gifts. ...

Art Wars! Holiday Edition

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, History & Genealogy, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
GRADES 6th-12th  |  Registration suggested, drop-ins welcome while space allows.  Space is limited. EARLY DISMISSAL DAY! In 60 minutes, what can you create?  Bring just your imagination to Art Wars, a fun class series giving ar...

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 ...

Ukulele Holiday Jam [ages 7 and up with adult] TK

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School)
Program Type: Art & Music
Event Details:
Ages 7 and up with adult.  60 min.  Ticket required. Sing in the holidays with the ukulele! Bring your own or borrow one of ours.  Other simple instruments will be provided if you just want to play them and sing along. Tickets av...

On the Road to Kindergarten at Deep Run (ORK)

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Branch
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

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; 2 - 4 pm   Oct 11 & 25 *NEW HOURS* 3:30 - 5:30 pm Nov 8 & Dec 13                                          &...

The Meetup

3:45pm - 5:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Event Details:
A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

Game On! (ages 11-17)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Fun & Games!
Event Details:
  Ages 11-17. Drop-in. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore fan, you'll find something to enjoy at this event. You'll get to play the latest and the greatest games and ...

Resin Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to create something with resin  Learn about the chemistry behind crafting with resin. Taught by a HiTech Instructor. ...