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How to Wrap (Almost) Anything (ages 10+)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch

Event Details:

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to bring your own.  

Image of the south facade of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

The Getty: Museums of the World, The Rijksmuseum

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch

Event Details:

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses over a million objects. This class focuses on Dutch Golden Age art (1575–1675), featuring masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals, along with ...

Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses over a million objects. This class focuses on Dutch Golden Age art (1575–1675), featuring masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals, along with other notable artists of the era.

calculator with receipts

Spread Joy and Save Money - Holiday Budgeting (Online)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch

Event Details:

The holiday season can be full of joy, but also full of stress. If the upcoming holiday season has you feeling stressed financially, join us to learn how to maximize your dollars a...

Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

The holiday season can be full of joy, but also full of stress. If the upcoming holiday season has you feeling stressed financially, join us to learn how to maximize your dollars and create a memorable gift-giving season.

Lots of puzzle pieces in shades of blue

Seasonal Puzzle Swap: Piece by Piece!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch

Event Details:

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13!Get ready to cozy up with a new puzzle (or a few!) during our  Seasonal Puzzle Swap. Whether you're puzzling through chilly eveni...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13!

Fir branch with snow, a sprig of red berries and a small pinecone

Holiday Celebration at Central

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Branch at Central Branch

Event Details:

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of music, crafts, and family fun! Enjoy a lively performance by Two Rivers Chamber Music, blending classical favorites with modern hits, foll...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of music, crafts, and family fun!

Winter night scene with trees, snow and stars

The Longest Night (All Ages and Families)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch

Event Details:

All ages and families.  Children under 7 with adultListen to a story about the winter solstice and create a small lantern craft.Ticket required.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages and families.  Children under 7 with adult

Listen to a story about the winter solstice and create a small lantern craft.

Ticket required.

hands wrapping small gifts on a table

How to Wrap (Almost) Anything (ages 10+)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch

Event Details:

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to bring your own.  

White masquerade mask with white feather

Bridgerton Tea Party

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch

Event Details:

Waiting for the next season of Bridgerton to premiere? We cordially invite all fans to kick off the social season with a Bridgerton-themed tea party. Costumes are highly encou...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Waiting for the next season of Bridgerton to premiere? 

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Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult)

10:30am–11:15am
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

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

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

FNAF at the LIBRARY! - AR Scavenger Hunt

11:00am–5:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
The lights flicker. A faint laugh echoes between the stacks.

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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. 
 

 

Teen Afterschool Programming - FLEX FRIDAY

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

A relaxed, flexible time for teens to decompress, socialize, and hang out at the end of the week. Self-directed activities include games, music, crafts, and more.

Elem'Up

3:45pm–4:45pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Everyone
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. 
 

 

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Central Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

All Together Now (families) TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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. 
 

 

All Together Now, Ages Everyone

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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. 
 

 

Digital SAT Practice Test

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention high school students! Take a free Digital SAT Practice Test administered by C2 Education Testing Company.

Turn Drawings into Keepsakes

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to transform your original drawing into a lasting keepsake using the Glenwood Makerspace laser cutter. You’ll learn the basics of laser engraving while creating your own personalized piece to take home. All materials are supplied.

Digital SAT Practice Test

10:00am–2:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention high school students! Come join the C2 Education Testing Company to take a digital SAT practice test 

Please bring a graphing calculator and fully-charged chromebook. 

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning

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. 
 

 

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Central Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
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.

Teen Action Board

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect with your community by collaborating with other TAB members and library staff to make the library a better place for teens!

Seasonal Puzzle Swap: Piece by Piece!

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13!

FNAF at the LIBRARY! - AR Scavenger Hunt

11:00am–5:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
The lights flicker. A faint laugh echoes between the stacks.

DIY Decoupage Gifts (5-10 years, 5 & 6 with adult) TK

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Ages 5-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

Create gorgeous decoupage trinket dishes using seashells and napkins. Dress for mess.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Two Rivers Chamber Music: A Holiday Celebration

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Delight in a performance by Two Rivers Chamber Music, founded by brothers Michael and Matthew Polonchak. 

Holiday Celebration at Central

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of music, crafts, and family fun!

Explore Your New HCLibrary.org

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-In Website Tours
Registration encouraged.

A Look Back at the Holiday Season

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Central Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

December is a special time of year. For Baltimoreans the season offers a chance to enjoy both the customary holiday traditions accompanied by a few that are unique to the city.