This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 1 - 8 2024 May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Activities (families-walk in) All Day 5/1 - 5/8 Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 1 - 8 2024 May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Activities (families-walk in) All Day 5/1 - 5/8 Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Celebrate the excitement of Star Wars with DIY crafts, bookmarks and scavenger hunts. Prove yourself to be a true Jedi Knight and you may be knighted.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2024 Wed The Meetup 3:30pm - 5:30pm East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2024 Wed The Meetup 3:30pm - 5:30pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room Age Group: Teens Event Details: A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2024 Wed Video Gaming & Chill 4:15pm - 6:15pm Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2024 Wed Video Gaming & Chill 4:15pm - 6:15pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language 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 "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Adult AV Lab 5:00pm - 7:00pm Savage Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Adult AV Lab 5:00pm - 7:00pm Savage Branch Closed Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor. No registration required.
May 1 2024 Wed Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade 5:30pm - 6:15pm Elkridge Branch Closed Registration May 1 2024 Wed Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade 5:30pm - 6:15pm Elkridge Branch Closed Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2024 Wed Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade 5:30pm - 6:30pm Savage Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2024 Wed Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade 5:30pm - 6:30pm Savage Branch Closed Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Books on Tap (book club) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Books on Tap (book club) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most are available in electronic formats, too.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Create by Music - Quilled Paper Flowers 6:00pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Create by Music - Quilled Paper Flowers 6:00pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Closed Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome! Registration preferred.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Mother's Day Laser Cut Pendants 6:00pm - 8:00pm Glenwood Branch Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Mother's Day Laser Cut Pendants 6:00pm - 8:00pm Glenwood Branch Waitlist Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, , Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own pendant or keychain for Mom using a drawing you make in class. This class is designed for ages 8+.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2024 Wed Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2024 Wed Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) RG 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Columbia Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) RG 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Columbia Branch Closed Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Registration Required Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 1 2024 Wed Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 1 2024 Wed Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Branch Closed Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Author Works: Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden 7:00pm - 8:00pm Miller Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Author Works: Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden 7:00pm - 8:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Author Works: Hidden History of Howard County 7:00pm - 8:30pm Elkridge Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Author Works: Hidden History of Howard County 7:00pm - 8:30pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Howard County has a rich and fascinating past. It was first settled in the seventeenth century, when the area was part of Anne Arundel County, and early towns formed around gristmills.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Intermediate Korean (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Online Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Intermediate Korean (Online) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Online Branch Closed Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:45pm Elkridge Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:45pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Online Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Online Branch Closed Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English Conversation Class (in-person) 7:45pm - 8:45pm Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed English Conversation Class (in-person) 7:45pm - 8:45pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu English for Beginners - Adult (In-Person) 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu English for Beginners - 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 for beginning English language learners. It focuses on learning vocabulary and developing listening and reading, speaking and writing skills. It meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Centra
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Pins and Needle Arts 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Pins and Needle Arts 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Online Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - 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 virtual class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu What is a Certified Medical Assistant? For English Language Learners - Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Online Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu What is a Certified Medical Assistant? For English Language Learners - 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 virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as Certified Medical Assistants. Participants learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnings, and a pathway to advance in the fie
This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. Limited Attendance. Ticket required.