Week Calendar

Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Explore winter science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Veterans: drop in to meet with a Social Worker for the Baltimore Veterans Administration Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), ask questions, seek support, and get information on the services provided at the CRRC in Baltimore.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for sharing, conversing, and creating. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 2-5, with adult. 30 min. Ticket required.

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Develop your toddler's literacy foundation with stories and shared, imaginative play. Ages 18-36 months, with adult. 30 minutes, ticketed.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Study space set aside for High School students studying for midterms. 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

30 minutes. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Play percussive instruments like the tambourine and maracas while listening to music.

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Ages 6-24 months with adult. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills.

About the Teen Action Board: 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Learn ASL vocabulary through stories and activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ice cold fun that'll make your teeth chatter. Join us for simple science experiments with ice.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this four part class, or work on your own watercolor project in a communal environment.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Registering your child for Kindergarten? Get ready with this special series!

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Join us to discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Study space set aside for High School students studying for midterms. 

Join us for an in person discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, at 12pm January 16th, 2025, at the Central Branch.

Learn about the local places and people with whom Dr. King spent his time throughout the 50s and 60s. Dr. King visited Washington, DC many times during his activism in the Civil Rights movement.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Study space set aside for High School students studying for midterms. 

Are you looking to add a new furry friend to you family? Learn how to pick the right dog for your family, how to get ready to bring the new addition home, and what to expect the first few weeks. 

Study space set aside for High School students studying for midterms. 

Ita bags are a fashion favorite in the anime community. See what the hype is about and leave with some handy tips creating your very own ita bag! This class includes a "make and take” craft for enhancing a pin or button.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Unwind and Align with Janice B. Wellness & Friends

High school students | No registration needed

Enjoy The Center, The Teen Homework Hub, reserved for any high school student studying for Midterms.

Ages 3- 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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

High school students | No registration needed

Enjoy The Center, The Teen Homework Hub, reserved for any high school student studying for Midterms.

Ages 3-5 years; 30 mins.  RG, Registration required. 

Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. Be prepared to laugh!

3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm

High school students | No registration needed

Enjoy The Center, The Teen Homework Hub, reserved for any high school student studying for Midterms.

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.

Drop ins welcome!

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.

Drop ins welcome!

Compete with friends and foes alike in a two-hour, Mario Kart Tournament! Go head-to-head in back-to-back rounds of our Mario Kart 8 bracket until one person will be crowned the Mario Kart Champion. 

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.

For high school students, but 11 & up are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.

Ages 5-10; 45 min. Registration required.

Learn about the three branches of our federal government and share ideas about what you would do if you were President. Then design your own presidential button!

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions. 

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

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.

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.

Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.

Enjoy our large meeting room reserved for any high school student studying for Midterms

Teens, come relax in the Cove at Elkridge. Study or just destress during Midterms. 

3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.

Ages 11-18  |  No registration needed, but feel free to register for a reminder. 

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

Ages 11-18  |  No registration required, feel free to register for a reminder.

Unleash your thoughts! 

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:

January 14 and 28

February 11 and 25

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are moving to the Avalon Room and will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.

Doors open 15 minutes before game time.

Get crafty in the Makerspace this month.  Using the Cricut machine, customize a canvas book tote using sublimation techniques. All materials will be provided. Registration Required.

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

 Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.

2nd-3rd grade.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

Want to start off the new year more organized?  Learn how to make stickers on the Cricut that you can put in a planner or journal.  Beginner class.  Registration requested.  Material provided.

Have you ever designed your own jewelry? Now you can! Design your own rings or bracelets to be 3D printed. Use TinkerCad to create a customized design and learn how to bring it to life with our MakerBot Method X 3D Printer.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Engineer a motorized spiral illusion machine. Learn motor assembly, optics, simple circuitry and explore how the human brain interprets visual information. Then paint the finished product.

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS 

Ages 5-10; allow 20 min. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip or have one on file prior to participating.

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+.

Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions.

On January 13th we will discuss A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

Join for a discussion of the following title:

Explore the art of felting with natural fibers.

Part One Wet Felting: Create a unique wool "painting" and learn simple techniques to felt wool with soap and water.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Ages 6-11; ages 6-7 with adult. 45 minutes.

Learn about history from all around the world. After a brief introduction to the topic, participants will play related games and/or create a craft. 

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's Chef is Bobby Flay.

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

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.