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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Demo: Turning Images into Engravings

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Utilizing the makerspace, learn how to create a keepsake from an image. During this drop-in demonstration, the makerspace equipment will be used to engrave an image into wood.

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.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning work? Learn the basics and fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI with an interactive programmable AI robot.

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 "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.

Linocut Printmaking w/ J. Scott

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

During this class participants will have the opportunity to create an original linocut. They'll learn carving techniques for printmaking, how to color separate their artwork, and how to hand press their own prints.

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:

September 10 and 24

October 8 and October 22

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Viva Frida! (ages 7-11) TK

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Ages 7-11; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

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

Banned Book Jewelry

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
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:

Celebrate the right to read, and enjoy a fun evening of crafting by making jewelry inspired by banned books and your favorite titles.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Works: Banned Book Jewelry & Keychains

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

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

World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia 50+ Center (in person)

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Teens, Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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

Reading, Writing & Grammar - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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 "Adults" group.
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 "Adults" group.
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!