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Name: Children's Scavenger Hunt - Pride Month
Start: 2023-06-04
End: 2023-06-04
Location: Howard County Library System, MD

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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Children's Scavenger Hunt - Pride Month All Day Children, Teens, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed. Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Children's Scavenger Hunt - Pride Month All Day Children, Teens, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed. Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Children's Scavenger Hunt - Pride Month All Day Children, Teens, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed. Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Children's Scavenger Hunt - Pride Month All Day Children, Teens, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed. Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Children's Scavenger Hunt - Pride Month All Day Children, Teens, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed. Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Children's Scavenger Hunt - Pride Month All Day Children, Teens, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed. Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Children's Scavenger Hunt - Pride Month All Day Children, Teens, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Families, all ages. Allow 15-20 minutes. Drop-in and self-directed. Search the Central Children's Department for scavenger hunt clues and win a sticker!
	This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Scavenger Hunt All Day Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Event Details: Find 10 QR codes hidden throughout the Elkridge branch! Each code leads to a series of 3 – 5 puzzle journeys celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Every code group completed qualifies for a Summer Reading Monthly Raffle Ticket.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Scavenger Hunt All Day Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Event Details: Find 10 QR codes hidden throughout the Elkridge branch! Each code leads to a series of 3 – 5 puzzle journeys celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Every code group completed qualifies for a Summer Reading Monthly Raffle Ticket.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Scavenger Hunt All Day Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Event Details: Find 10 QR codes hidden throughout the Elkridge branch! Each code leads to a series of 3 – 5 puzzle journeys celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Every code group completed qualifies for a Summer Reading Monthly Raffle Ticket.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Scavenger Hunt All Day Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Event Details: Find 10 QR codes hidden throughout the Elkridge branch! Each code leads to a series of 3 – 5 puzzle journeys celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Every code group completed qualifies for a Summer Reading Monthly Raffle Ticket.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Scavenger Hunt All Day Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Event Details: Find 10 QR codes hidden throughout the Elkridge branch! Each code leads to a series of 3 – 5 puzzle journeys celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Every code group completed qualifies for a Summer Reading Monthly Raffle Ticket.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Scavenger Hunt All Day Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Event Details: Find 10 QR codes hidden throughout the Elkridge branch! Each code leads to a series of 3 – 5 puzzle journeys celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Every code group completed qualifies for a Summer Reading Monthly Raffle Ticket.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Scavenger Hunt All Day Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Event Details: Find 10 QR codes hidden throughout the Elkridge branch! Each code leads to a series of 3 – 5 puzzle journeys celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Every code group completed qualifies for a Summer Reading Monthly Raffle Ticket.
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center 9:30am - 10:30am Adults East Columbia Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Out Front (Walk way ECO) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Class-Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language 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. Reading Comprehension For English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class. This event is in the "Children" group. Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. This event is in the "Children" group. Little Learners (3-5 yrs with adult) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Fun and Games! [families] 10:30am - 12:00pm Children, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: Families. Allow 30 min. Drop in and enjoy games and activities with family and friends!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Pronunciation for English Language Learners - Adult (In-person) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is an in-person class designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as u This event is in the "Adults" group. Reading, Writing & Grammar - Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is a class for English language learners. This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize. This event is in the "Children" group. 3, 2, Fun (2-3 yrs with adult) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: 3, 2, FUN Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. Event Details: Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Coloring with Friends 10:00am - 11:30am Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: Adults, 90 minutes, registration required This event is in the "Adults" group. American English Pronunciation - Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique American rhythms. This event is in the "Adults" group. Career Exploration for Ophthalmic Technicians - Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as Ophthalmic Technicians in an ophthalmologist’s office. The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earni This event is in the "Adults" group. Everyday English Conversation-Adult (In-person) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is an in-person, drop-in class for adult English language learners. Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. This event is in the "Children" group. 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, 3, 2, FUN Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Event Details: Ages 18-35 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Stories, songs, and activities. Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the start of class.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Basic Writing Skills for English Language Leaners - Adult (In-Person) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is an in-person class for English language learners. This event is in the "Adults" group. English for Civic Awareness- Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, history and governmen This event is in the "Adults" group. Pins and Needles 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Bring the projects you'd like to finish! All stitchers welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages; 30 min. Come experience the joys of music and movement. This event is in the "Children" group. Little Learners: Summer Science ( 3-5 years with adult) TK 10:15am - 11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 years with adult; 30-45 min. Ticket Required Explore simple science concepts including surface tension and static electricity. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (infant-23 mth) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room 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. Event Details: Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled History Helpers: Preserving Our History in a Digital Transcription Meet-Up 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Central Branch Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Make Smithsonian collection historical documents and biodiversity data more accessible by transcribing them while in a group setting. We'll provide the space and the training. Bring your own laptop, or use one of ours. Learn more This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Puzzling [ages 0-5 w/adult] 10:30am - 12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Event Details: Ages 0-5 with adult. Allow 20 min. Drop in and explore puzzles from our toy collection! Spend some time putting together puzzles perfect for preschoolers, and maybe even check one out to bring home.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate English As A Second Language - Adult (In-person) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is an in-person class designed for intermediate adult English language learners. Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation skills. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Together Now [all ages] TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Picture Book Parade (2-5 years with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: 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 "Children" group. Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Together Now (all ages) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Everyone Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room 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. Event Details: This class is part of our Summer Reading Adventures series! Visit hclibrary.org/summer to learn more! This event is in the "Adults" group. Parent Conversation Class For English Language Learners - Adult (Online) 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This class is designed for adult English language learners. Parents of children aged ten and younger will gain a better understanding of informal spoken English and increase their knowledge of English vocabulary, especially as	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Wonderful Wheels Parade (all ages) 10:00am - 10:45am Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages. 45 minutes. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure. This event is in the "Teens" group. 5 Things at the Library! 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens Program Type: Event Details: Can you name 5 things you can borrow or use at the Howard County Library System? Tell us by starring in a short video! Permission forms on site are required. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Summertime Arts & Crafts (All ages) TK 10:00am - 12:00pm Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All Ages / Families. Allow 30 minutes. Drop-in. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Book Swap 10:00am - 12:30pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Event Details: Bring a book, take a book- or two or three! Bring your books in good condition to the Elkridge Branch on June 10 to swap for a new-to-you adventure in Summer Reading. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe Tournament (Ages 10 and up) TK 10:00am - 1:30pm Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 10 and up. Allow 2 hours. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the tournament begins. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Drop-in DIY Bike Maintenance 10:00am - 5:00pm Teens, Adults, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge DIY Patio Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness Event Details: Drop in to the DIY Courtyard with your bike to use our equipment for basic adjustments and repairs. Bike stands, tire pumps, basic tools, and chain grease available for use while supplies last. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Parachute Play (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:30am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: All ages with adult. 20 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Together Now (all ages) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, 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 "Everyone" group. All Together Now (families) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Everyone Savage Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Little Learners Music Celebrates Bach (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Event Details: Ages 3 - 5 with adult; 25 mins. Take a jaunt through the world of classical music. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Together Now (all ages) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Children, Everyone Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room 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 "Adults" group. eBooks & eAudiobooks Drop-in 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Need help accessing the library's ebooks and eaudiobooks? Bring your device to the Elkridge Branch to get in-person assistance with these formats. This event is in the "Adults" group. Edible Landscaping with the Community Ecology Institute (CEI) 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature Required Event Details: Are you interested in incorporating edible plants into your existing landscape, but don't know where to start? This session is for you! This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask A Master Gardener (In Person) 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Parachute Play (all ages with adult) TK 10:45am - 11:00am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: All ages with adult. 20 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 11:30am - 12:00pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!	This event is in the "Children" group. Go Figure: Math Fun! [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK 11:00am - 11:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required. Explore math concepts with stories, songs, and fun hands-on activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class starts. This event is in the "Adults" group. eReader Lab 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla with a Q&A time. Bring your device and we will get you started using our e-book resources. This event is in the "Everyone" group. History Relived: Women in Space 11:00am - 12:00pm Everyone Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Everyone Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, became the first woman in space as her Soviet spacecraft, Vostok 6. Her spacecraft completing 48 orbits in 71 hours before landing safely. On June 18, 1983, Dr. This event is in the "Children" group. Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize. This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK 11:30am - 12:00pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group. 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, 3, 2, FUN Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK 11:30am - 12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Event Details: Ages 18-35 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Stories, songs, and activities. Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the start of class.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages; 30 min. Come experience the joys of music and movement.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Together Now [all ages] TK 11:30am - 12:00pm Children, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK 11:30am - 12:00pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Little Learners: Summer Science ( 3-5 years with adult) TK 11:30am - 12:15pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 years with adult; 30-45 min. Ticket Required Explore simple science concepts including surface tension and static electricity. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.	STEAM Stories and Fun! Celebrates Eric Carle's Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me (ages 5-7 with adult) TK 11:00am - 11:30am East Columbia Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 5-7 with adult; 30 mins. Hands-on STEAM fun based on your favorite children's authors! Let's read books together and have fun doing a STEAM- related activity. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cuentos en Español / Spanish Stories (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:30am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: All ages with adult. 20 minutes. Ticket required. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Traffic Bingo on Wheels (all ages) TK 11:15am - 12:00pm Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: All ages. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Together Now (all ages) TK 11:30am - 12:00pm Children, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cuentos en Español / Spanish Stories (all ages with adult) TK 11:45am - 12:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: All ages with adult. 20 minutes. Ticket required.
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. German Conversation Club (In Person) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Required Event Details: Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family Storytime (all ages with adult) TK 12:15pm - 12:30pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: All ages with adult. 20 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dice Game on Wheels (all ages) TK 12:30pm - 1:15pm Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: All ages. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family Clay Together Drop-in 12:30pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family Storytime (all ages with adult) TK 12:45pm - 1:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: All ages with adult. 20 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure.
1 pm	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Community Puzzle + Board Game Swap 1:30pm - 3:00pm Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Swap gently used puzzles and board games with fellow puzzling and gaming enthusiasts. Share your favorite tips and tricks as you select puzzles or games that are new to you. This event is in the "Adults" group. Veterans Book Group (online) 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Required Event Details:			This event is in the "Everyone" group. All Together Now (All ages) TK 1:30pm - 2:00pm Everyone East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Everyone Program Type: , Tech Skills or STEAM 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. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. STEM Fun: Exploration Stations (Families) TK 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Families; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cuentos en Español / Spanish Stories (all ages with adult) TK 1:15pm - 1:30pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: All ages with adult. 20 minutes. Ticket required. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cuentos en Español / Spanish Stories (all ages with adult) TK 1:45pm - 2:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Event Details: All ages with adult. 20 minutes. Ticket required. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Wonderful Wheels Parade (all ages) 1:45pm - 2:30pm Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages. 45 minutes. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure.
2 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Art Demo: Watercolor Samplers 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Required Event Details: Meet and observe watercolorists while they work. Artists will share painting samples from their portfolios and individually demonstrate varied painting techniques. Questions are welcome.	This event is in the "Children" group. Little Learners STEM Learning Stations (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins. Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations and sensory play. Teen Time 2:30pm - 6:00pm East Columbia Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Program Type: 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 "Children" group. Go Figure: Math Fun! [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK 2:00pm - 2:45pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required. Explore math concepts with stories, songs, and fun hands-on activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class starts. This event is in the "Children" group. Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 2:00pm - 2:45pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Teen Time 2:30pm - 6:00pm East Columbia Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Program Type: 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.	LEGO® Build (Ages 6-9) TK 2:00pm - 2:45pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-9. 45 min. Tickets available 15 min before class. Create a masterpiece with LEGO® blocks individually and in pairs. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Art in the Afternoon: Summer Painting 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Summer Painting: Get inspired by the season by painting a Summer scene.	This event is in the "Adults" group. What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Required Event Details: Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list. Teen Time 2:30pm - 6:00pm East Columbia Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Program Type: 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.		STEM Fun: Code & Go Robot Mouse (ages 6-9) TK 2:00pm - 2:45pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure. This event is in the "Teens" group. Stop Motion Lego Camp 2:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, , Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Collaborate in self-directed teams to create an animation. Create characters, storyboard, design sets, and photograph stills. Then attend the virtual Award Ceremony on Saturday, August 19 from 2 - 3 pm.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Month Craft Shop 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teens Miller Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Tech Lab (MIL) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Celebrate Pride Month and all things colorful by joining us for an afternoon of crafting. We will have 3 Pride related crafts to choose from while listening to some upbeat affirmating music. This event is in the "Children" group. Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 3:15pm - 4:00pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. This event is in the "Teens" group. Audio and Movie Editing Workshop 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio B (Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Student will have access to audio and video editing software and will be able to create and/or edit video and create musical sequences using Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X. Drop-In and taught by a HiTech instructor.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Rainbow & Pronoun Button Making (ages 11 & up) 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 11 & up. Drop in. Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month by creating your own rainbow or pronoun buttons to wear or share.			This event is in the "Everyone" group. Obstacle Course on Wheels (all ages) TK 3:00pm - 3:45pm Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: All ages. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Action Board (TAB) Totes with Pride 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens Glenwood Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Ages 11-18. 60 min. STEM Fun: Snap Circuits (ages 6-10) TK 3:15pm - 4:00pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure. This event is in the "Everyone" group. ABCD Bike Check 3:30pm - 4:30pm Everyone Elkridge Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Everyone Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Please join us along with a bike coach and expert from The Maryland Interscholastic Cycling League (MICL) and Patapsco Bicycles (a new bike shop in Elkridge) to learn some basic maintenance to keep you rolling this spring. Summer.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Virtual Monday Math: Teen Edition (Online) 4:00pm - 4:15pm Teens Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Ages 11+, 15 min. From Pre-Algebra to Calculus, explore student-created tutorials to learn middle and high school math concepts at your own pace. This event is in the "Adults" group. Films That Connect Us (Online) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Required Event Details: How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates Jun 5: And Then We Danced (available on Kanopy) This event is in the "Teens" group. Math Mondays (Grades 6-12) RG 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Grades 6-12. Registration required.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Compost Demonstration (In-Person) 4:00pm - 6:00pm Adults, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Enchanted Garden Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Poetry & Prose: Pride Classics 4:30pm - 6:00pm Teens, Adults Savage Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Required Event Details: Celebrate Pride Month with us by taking time to create! In this writing workshop, we’ll discuss the history of Pride, take classic texts and make them new, and work on our own pieces as we explore Pride Month in creative community.	This event is in the "Adults" group. German Conversation Club (Online) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Required Event Details: Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. Meet via Zoom every second and fourth Thursday of the month. This event is in the "Teens" group. AV Lab 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Savage Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: AV Lab 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. Grades 6-12.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Karaoke & Dance Party 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Celebrate Pride 2023 with this LGBQTIA+ karaoke and dance party. HCLS is celebrating Pride Month! Please visit bit.ly/hclspride23 to find more classes.	STEM Fun: Paper Airplanes (Ages 6-11) TK 4:00pm - 4:45pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-11. 45 minutes. Ticket Required. Tickets can be picked up 15 minutes before class at the Children's Desk. STEM Fun: Cubelets® Engineering Challenge (ages 8-10) TK 4:30pm - 5:15pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Sign up for HCLS Summer Reading and enjoy an activity that gets you one step closer to completing your own Summer Reading Adventure.
5 pm		Juguemos Con Letras (Ages 8-12) TK 5:00pm - 5:30pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Event Details: Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required. Únase a un tiempo de diversión jugando Scrabble y juegos de Lapiz y Papel en Español.	Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK 5:00pm - 5:30pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. A/V Lab (Ages 14+ and Adult) 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Savage Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: 14 + AV lab 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.	Club de Lectura (Edades 8-12) TK 5:00pm - 5:30pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Program Type: Book Clubs, History & Genealogy, Culture & Language, Event Details: Ages 8-12. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Si te gusta la serie Sobreviví, únete a nosotros para actividades divertidas que incluyen preguntas de comprensión de lectura, ejercicios y juegos en español. Edades 8-12.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK 6:30pm - 7:00pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Adults" group. Fundamental Writing & Grammar - Adult (In-Person) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is an in-person class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication. The class meets every Monday night at the Central Branch.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Anime Art Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Savage Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM, Event Details: Meet up with fellow anime and manga fans to practice drawing your favorite characters (or create your own!), recommend the manga you're reading and the anime you're watching and check out our collection/make suggestions for it. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family Fun at Your Library (Families) TK 6:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: All ages. Allow 30 min. This event is in the "Adults" group. English For Beginning English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is an in-person class for beginning adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level. This event is in the "Adults" group. English For Beginning English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is an in-person class for beginning level adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Books on Tap (book club) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Off Site Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at The Periodic Table. We read and talk about a wide variety of genres, with a focus on books written from diverse points of view. Please reserve a copy for yourself via hclibrary.org. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Volunteer Training 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Event Details: Are you a teen looking for something positive to do over the summer? Consider being a volunteer at the East Columbia branch. Earn service learning hours and gain work-ready experience. This event is in the "Children" group. Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG 6:30pm - 7:00pm Children Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: 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 "Adults" group. English for Intermediate English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This class an in-person class designed for intermediate level 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. Inequities Within Presentation : Full Report with Policy Implications 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Required Event Details: Howard County Library System’s Inequity Within report presents data and shows local history of racial inequity and its ongoing impact on education, health, housing, and criminal justice in Howard County and	This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Bracelets and Movie Night! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Savage Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month by making some cool beaded bracelets for you and your friends, while watching the movie Love, Simon (rated PG-13). This event is in the "Adults" group. Portraiture in Acrylic Paint w/ J. Scott 6:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Required Event Details: This painting class will teach participants about portraiture and how to work in acrylic paint. Participants will learn techniques on enlarging using a grid, composition, lighting, under painting, brush selection, and more. Beats and Jazz Rhythms (ages 6-10) TK 6:30pm - 7:15pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required. Listen, move and groove to stories, music, beats and rhythms. Discover scatting, singing, and freestylin to jazz beats! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Father's Day Laser Cut Keychains 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, , Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own keychain for Dad using a drawing you make in class.  This class is designed for ages 10+. This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation for Life and Work-Adult 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is a class for English Language Learners. Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The class meets weekly in the Central Br This event is in the "Adults" group. English For Beginning English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is an in-person class for beginning level adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Global Reads 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction. 1st Mondays; 7- 8 pm. Join for a discussion of the following titles: This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Hatchlings: Baby on the Way (Adults/Teens) RG 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Required Event Details: Adults. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. LEGO™ Engineering Challenge (ages 9-12) RG 7:00pm - 8:00pm Central Branch Closed Required Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Ages 9-12. Registration required. Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks. This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask A Master Gardener (In Person) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group. Korean for Beginners 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Required Event Details: Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). This event is in the "Adults" group. Read. Think. Talk. 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions. June 5th we will discuss This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. This event is in the "Adults" group. English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: These classes are for adult English language learners from low beginning, high beginning and low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon. This event is in the "Adults" group. Pronunciation for English Language Learners - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique American rhythms.	Great Artists: Celebrating Frida Kahlo (ages 6-9 with adult) TK 7:00pm - 7:30pm East Columbia Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Event Details: Ages 6-9 with an adult; 30 mins. Learn about the works of famous artists and create your own unique interpretation of their art. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pajama Time (families) TK 7:00pm - 7:30pm Everyone Savage Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Everyone Program Type: 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Summer Reading Showcase (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events Required Event Details: Venture into adult summer reading, guided by an adventurous crew of HCLS Instructors. Explore the Adult Summer Reading 2023 list, discover how to participate in summer reading, and learn about upcoming events. Online. Re This event is in the "Adults" group. Spies, Lies, and Alibis Book Discussion Group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond. Join us for discussion of the following titles: This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Art in the Evening: Summer Painting 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Summer Painting: Get inspired by the season by painting a Summer scene. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min. This event is in the "Adults" group. English As A Second Language Intermediate to advanced levels - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Required Event Details: These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM. This event is in the "Adults" group. English For Community Participation - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This is a class for English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including government, community, emergency services, and naturalization process.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pajama Time (all ages) TK 7:00pm - 7:30pm Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Everyone Program Type: 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 "Adults" group. Cancelled Build a Better Smoothie (Online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Online Branch Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Smoothies are a great way to fit in all the food groups. Plus, they're a fast way to whip up a meal or snack. So, pull out that blender and let us introduce you to some new ingredients that may surprise you! This event is in the "Adults" group. Trees, Wonderful Trees 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Savage Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Required Event Details: This program will cover the many roles of trees in our lives and in our environment, the multiple aspects of choosing the correct tree for your location and needs, and the basics of planting and caring for your tree. This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language 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. English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: These classes are for adult English language learners from low beginning, high beginning and low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon. This event is in the "Adults" group. Reading & Speaking for English Language Learners - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This class is designed for English language learners. Practice your speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read a short story each week and discuss it in class. This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Class (in-person) 7:45pm - 8:45pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pajama Time (all ages) TK 7:00pm - 7:30pm Children, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Lifehacks 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Join us to learn simple tips to make your life easier and more economical. This class, which will meet every other month, will offer information based on themes at each meeting. June 8 theme: summer & canning. This event is in the "Adults" group. Voices of Freedom: Contemporary Writing From Ukraine 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Required Event Details: This class is presented In-person at the Miller Branch as well as Online. To attend in-person - scroll down and register. This event is in the "Adults" group. Voices of Freedom: Contemporary Writing From Ukraine (online) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Required Event Details: This class is presented In-person at the Miller Branch as well as Online. To sign up for the Online class - scroll down and register. This event is in the "Adults" group. Addressing Menopause Naturally 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Central Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Event Details: For some, menopause can be one of the most disruptive segments of our modern lives. Nutrition Specialist Courtney Carpenter discusses menopause so that everyone can understand what is happening biologically. She will also share some mo This event is in the "Adults" group. Project Literacy Graduation 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. World Languages Cafe 7:00pm - 8:45pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Required Event Details: In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, beginning in September on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm. This event is in the "Adults" group. English As A Second Language Intermediate to advanced levels - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Required Event Details: These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM. This event is in the "Adults" group. U.S. Citizenship for English Language Learners - Adult (Online) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Required Event Details: This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.

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