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.

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All Day					Closing Professional Development Day 2025 - All Branches Closed All Day All Branches Branches: Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces Description: All HCLS Branches are closed on May 15, 2025 for our annual staff professional development day.
10 am		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 Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants 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 (edades 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: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (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, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG 10:30am–11:30am Children, Teens, Adults Elkridge 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.	This event is in the "Children" group 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: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 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 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: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone 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 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: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone 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 Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 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: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Ask a Master Gardener 10:30am–12:30pm 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: Lobby (Elkridge) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.
11 am		Health Screenings with Howard County Medical Center 11:00am–3:00pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Event Details: Our free community health screening offers blood pressure checks, body mass index scores (BMI), and stroke and prediabetes risk assessments as well as other resources including: 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 Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants 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 Little Learners (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, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.	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: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 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 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: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Drip Irrigating your Vegetable Garden 11:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Tired of having your garden dry up during the dog days of summer or spending hours watering your garden? Want to get more production out of your vegetable beds? This event is in the "Teens" group Conscious Closet: Teens Teach 11:00am–1:00pm Teens Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about mindful, sustainable "slow" fashion and ways to reduce textile waste. Attendees are encouraged to bring in and trade their gently used clothes for another article in the Clothing Swap portion of the event. 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: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group ELKS Excellent Reads 12:30pm–1:30pm 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: Hockley Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us to discuss The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez
1 pm				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 "Teens" group Makerspace Makeup 1:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Miss a Makerspace Monday this year? Makeup the engineering you missed!
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Sewing Machine Basics 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.			This event is in the "Children" group Introduction to Microscopes: Pond Life (ages 8-10) TK 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 8-10. 1 hour. Ticket required.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Video Gaming & Chill 4:15pm–6:00pm 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 Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Challenge your friends - and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK 5:00pm–5:30pm 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: 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Debate Academy: Master Public Speaking 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: Calling all Middle School Students! Want to enhance your public speaking skills? Practice speech and debate in a safe space to prepare for high school level competitions.	This event is in the "Teens" group Mayfield Woods Music Night 6:00pm–6:30pm Teens Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The Mayfield Woods Middle School Chamber Choir is excited to present a series of songs centered around the theme of Water Music. This event is in the "Children" group Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK 6:00pm–6:30pm 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: Culture & Language Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group AI in Our Community: Exploring AI’s social impact. 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Parents & Educators, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: AI IN OUR COMMUNITY A conversation exploring AI’s social impact. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages. Allow 30 min. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Sewing Machine Basics 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.	This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class 7:00pm–8:45pm Adults Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed