This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Garden Tool Sharpening Demonstration 11:00am - 12:00pm Miller Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Garden Tool Sharpening Demonstration 11:00am - 12:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Enchanted Garden Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to sharpen your garden tools using a file and stone. Master Gardener, Kent Phillips, will demonstrate tips and tricks to give your tools a sharp edge, perfect for pruning and other tasks around your yard.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Make It: Hand Sewn Cards 11:00am - 12:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Make It: Hand Sewn Cards 11:00am - 12:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that you can sew paper? It's fun and easy to create your own greeting cards with hand-stitched details for any occasion!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Create Your Own Comic 11:00am - 12:30pm Savage Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Create Your Own Comic 11:00am - 12:30pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the fundamentals of comic writing and design as you celebrate Free Comic Day! Use Procreate to design your own digital comic strip. All skill and ability levels welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Photography 11:00am - 12:30pm Glenwood Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Photography 11:00am - 12:30pm Glenwood Branch Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 4 2024 Sat Ask an Expert Cyclist 11:00am - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 4 2024 Sat Ask an Expert Cyclist 11:00am - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lobby (East Columbia) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rides and racing, commuting, and regular repair and maintenance.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 4 2024 Sat All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 4 2024 Sat All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 4 2024 Sat All Together Now (all ages) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 4 2024 Sat All Together Now (all ages) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat How (Not) To Talk To People 12:30pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat How (Not) To Talk To People 12:30pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Feeling anxiety or dread about discussing politics with coworkers, friends, or family members that hold different viewpoints than you?
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Black Fiction Book Club (in-person) East Columbia Branch 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Black Fiction Book Club (in-person) East Columbia Branch 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 4 2024 Sat Pets on Wheels 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 4 2024 Sat Pets on Wheels 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Black Fiction Book Club (online) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Online Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Black Fiction Book Club (online) 1:00pm - 2:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Group Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 4 2024 Sat Teens Teach 1:00pm - 2:30pm Glenwood Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. May 4 2024 Sat Teens Teach 1:00pm - 2:30pm Glenwood Branch Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: Learn and discuss leadership, public speaking, and teaching skills. This monthly training is a requirement to volunteer as a Teens Teach assistant with Glenwood Branch HCLS classes and events.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 4 2024 Sat Chemistry in the Library: Get a Charge out of Chemistry (Ages 7+, ages 7-8 must be w/ an adult) RG 2:00pm - 3:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 4 2024 Sat Chemistry in the Library: Get a Charge out of Chemistry (Ages 7+, ages 7-8 must be w/ an adult) RG 2:00pm - 3:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 7+ and grade 2-12. 7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG 2:00pm - 3:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG 2:00pm - 3:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Random Crafts of Kindness 3:00pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Random Crafts of Kindness 3:00pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Participate in Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn to create something new, spend some relaxing time making art and crafting with your neighbors, and share your creations with other community members in random acts of kindness.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Glass Etching with Stencils and Cricut 3:00pm - 5:00pm Glenwood Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Glass Etching with Stencils and Cricut 3:00pm - 5:00pm Glenwood Branch Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Need an easy, inexpensive, thoughtful gift idea? Using the Cricut machine to create a stencil and then etch your design onto a glass vase in this make it/take it class. Ages 18+ only. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 4 2024 Sat Teen Wellness Dog Cafe 4:00pm - 5:00pm Miller Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. May 4 2024 Sat Teen Wellness Dog Cafe 4:00pm - 5:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: For students 11-18, but all are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2024 Sun Veterans Book Group 2024 (virtual) 1:30pm - 3:00pm Online Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2024 Sun Veterans Book Group 2024 (virtual) 1:30pm - 3:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2024 Sun The Maryland Film Premiere: 'The Artist & The Astronaut' - Featuring a Q&A with Writer and Director Bill Muench 2:00pm - 4:15pm Miller Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2024 Sun The Maryland Film Premiere: 'The Artist & The Astronaut' - Featuring a Q&A with Writer and Director Bill Muench 2:00pm - 4:15pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: You are cordially invited to attend the Maryland premiere of the award-winning film,The Artist & The Astronaut.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center 9:00am - 10:00am East Columbia Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center 9:00am - 10:00am East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Out Front (Walk way ECO) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine. Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon English Conversation Class-Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Online Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon English Conversation Class-Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Online Branch Closed Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: This is a class for adult English language learners. Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invit
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Reading & Vocabulary For English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Reading & Vocabulary For English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch Closed 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 designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 6 2024 Mon Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 6 2024 Mon Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 6 2024 Mon Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 6 2024 Mon Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: 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.