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Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
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.

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Terrific Tuesdays (Ages 18 mos - 3 years with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Children
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.

3, 2, Math Fun [ages 2-3 w/adult] TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities. 

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

2024 Maryland STEM Festival

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading, Writing & Grammar - Adult (Online)

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

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:

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
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 "Adults" group.

Talking: Pictures

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

2:45pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time

3:45pm - 5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Gaming & Chill

4:15pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: 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.

Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children
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.

Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

K-2nd grade.45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

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

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

'Zine Workshop with J. Scott in Equity Resource Center

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got something to say! Join us at the Central Branch, in the Equity Resource Center for a month long workshop where you'll be creating your own 'Zine.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade.  45 min.  Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg Meet Up

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

October 8 and October 22

November 12 and 26

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

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

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

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

Pajama Time (families) TK

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

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.