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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game Spot at East Columbia

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create by Music - Quilled Paper Flower Cards

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy an evening filled with fun crafts, great conversation, and music to spark your creativity.

Registration preferred.

Supplies are limited.

May - Quilled Paper Flower Cards

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

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

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

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm - 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 "Children" group.

Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning

PICTURE BOOK PARADE

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

 

Event Details:

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Origami Lucky Stars (ages 11-17)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paper stars (also known as lucky stars) have recently become a viral hobby. Simple yet creative, this origami craft is a nice way to take a break.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.

Looking for a new hobby this summer? Learn how to make friendship bracelets with embroidery floss. Practice different patterns including basic knot, diagonal stripe, staircase swirl, and braids.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game Spot at East Columbia

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Children" group.
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
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.

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

Little Learners, Ages 3-5 w/ Adult, TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning

LITTLE LEARNERS

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins.  Ticket required.

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them.  Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative. 

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm - 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.

Game Spot at East Columbia

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-9.  45 min.  Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm - 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.

Game Spot at East Columbia

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Gaming & Chill

4:15pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, 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 "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 "Children" group.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Families, Ages 6 and up.  30 min.  Ticket required.

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

Beaded Bracelets

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

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique jewelry pieces to keep or give as gifts.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm - 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!