Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Mon (12/16)	Tue (12/17)	Wed (12/18)	Thu (12/19)	Sat (12/21)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Zoo to You: Feathers & Friends (Ages 2-5 with adult, TK) 10:30am–11:00am 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: Community Events, Gardening & Nature Event Details: Ages 2-5. 30 min. Some can fly, some can slither, and some can climb. Let's meet some of the Zoo's animals and discover how they move. Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.		This event is in the "Adults" group Pins and Needle Arts 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Central Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.	This event is in the "Teens" group Cool Engineering - Graham Cracker Holiday Houses 10:30am–12:00pm Teens Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed 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, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer, design and build your own graham cracker holiday house. Design possibilities are almost endless! You could make a multi-story building, try different shapes and sizes, or add extra features such as a balcony or chimney.
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12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Instagram for Small Business (Online) 12:30pm–1:30pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration 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: Online Classes & Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Boost your small business on Instagram! In this class, you’ll learn how to create eye-catching posts with Canva, unlock Instagram’s business features, and apply design principles to make your brand shine.
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5 pm	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 Kwanzaa Celebration: Exploring African Traditions and Creativity! 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Miller Branch Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Kwanzaa: A Cultural Experience for the Whole Family!			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Beyond Words - Special Day 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people (ages 11 - 21) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Connect - Beaded Bows 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed 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, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 11-18 \| Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder. This event is in the "Adults" group The Writer's Room 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Savage Branch Closed Registration 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: Studio Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: There's a seat at the table for you in the Writer's Room - a quiet (but not silent) space to work on your latest project, with scheduled breaks to chat, share, and spend time with other writers.	This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg Meet Up 6:30pm–8:00pm 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/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience. We have both American and Asian sets available! 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen D&D Club 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Reads of Acceptance (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration 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: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group Asian American Literature Book Club (Online) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration 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: Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+) 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch Closed Registration 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: Pindell Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Chess Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Everyone Miller Branch 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: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Event Details: Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia 50+ Center (in person) 7:00pm–8:45pm Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch Closed Registration 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: East Columbia Branch Room: East Columbia Other Location Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month. (For Nov. & Dec.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch Closed Registration 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: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's Cuisine is Cookies. This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELED English Conversation Class 7:00pm–8:45pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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 Registration Required Event Details: CANCELED for 12/18. Please note, the library will be closed on 12/25 and 1/1, so the ECC will meet for the next time on January 8, 2025.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Holiday TRIVIA Extravaganza 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration 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: Avalon Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a festive evening of fun and friendly competition at our Holiday Trivia Extravaganza! This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch Closed Registration 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 Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays! Dec 19: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel Jan 16: -- winter break --

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Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time.