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May
15
2025
Thu
Closing
Professional Development Day 2025 - All Branches Closed
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
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:
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Storybook Friends: Laura Numeroff's Mouse [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 w/adult. 30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child. 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 "Children" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK
10:30am - 11:00am
Elkridge Branch
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Veterans: Visit with a Social Worker from the Baltimore VA Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC)
10:30am - 1:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Lobby (Central)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Adult Beyond Words - Special Day
10:00am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Culture & Language,
Health & Wellness,
Race, Equity & Inclusion,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
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:
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
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 "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
3, 2, Fun (Ages 2-3, with an adult) TK
10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Early Learning
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG
10:30am - 11:30am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Belmont Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
TIME FOR US
Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Event Details:
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
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.
Children,
Everyone
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
All Together Now [all ages] TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Early Learning
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 "Children" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Early Learning
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
All Together Now, (Everyone) TK
10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Early Learning
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
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.
Children,
Everyone
Central Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
All Together Now (All Ages) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
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.
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.
Children,
Everyone
Savage Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
All Together Now (families) TK
10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Early Learning
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.
Children,
Everyone
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
All Together Now, (Everyone) TK
10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Early Learning
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 "Children" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK
10:30am - 11:00am
Elkridge Branch
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK
10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
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:
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
Ask a Master Gardener
10:30am - 12:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) TK
11:15am - 11:45am
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
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:
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK
11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Storybook Friends: Laura Numeroff's Mouse [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK
11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 w/adult. 30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
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 "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK
11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
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:
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK
11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
TIME FOR US
Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Event Details:
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK
11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
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.
Children,
Everyone
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
All Together Now [all ages] TK
11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Early Learning
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK
11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
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.
Children,
Everyone
Central Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
All Together Now (All Ages) TK
11:15am - 11:45am
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
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.
Event Details:
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Online Branch
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Museum@The Library series: The Walters: If Books Could Kill
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Author & Literary Events,
Book Clubs,
Community Events,
Culture & Language,
History & Genealogy
Event Details:
This class is a part of the HCLS' Museum@The Library series.
The rich, jewel-like colors of manuscript illuminations can be dazzling—and dangerous.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Children,
Adults
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Little Learners, Ages 3-5 w/ Adult, TK
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Early Learning
LITTLE LEARNERS
Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Ticket required.
Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
ALL BY MYSELF
Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Event Details:
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Early Learning
ALL BY MYSELF
Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Everyone
Savage Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
All Together Now (families) TK
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Early Learning
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
"Old School" Friendship Bracelets (7-11 years with adult) TK
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required. Looking for a new hobby this summer? Learn how to make friendship bracelets with embroidery floss. Practice different patterns including basic knot, diagonal stripe, staircase swirl, and braids.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
Introduction to Microscopes: Pond Life (ages 8-10) TK
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio B
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Game Spot at East Columbia
3:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Bored after school? Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room. Ages 11-18. Drop in.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio B
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Game Spot at East Columbia
3:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Bored after school? Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room. Ages 11-18. Drop in.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio B
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Game Spot at East Columbia
3:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Bored after school? Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room. Ages 11-18. Drop in.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
15
2025
Thu
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio B
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
Game Spot at East Columbia
3:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Bored after school? Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room. Ages 11-18. Drop in.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
What's For an Owl's Lunch? (3rd-5th Grade) RG
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 3rd-5th Grade; 60 min. Registration required. Dissect the pellets that owls regurgitate and put the contents back together like a puzzle to see what owls eat but don't digest.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Video Gaming & Chill
4:15pm - 6:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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!
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Teen Sprouts: Field Trip to Community Ecology Institute
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Enchanted Garden
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Event Details:
Join us for a hands-on adventure at a local farm! Explore the farm, get your hands dirty as we plant, and discover what it takes to get food from farm to table.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Hour of Code (8-11 years) RG
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Savage Branch
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
15
2025
Thu
English Conversation Club
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Culture & Language
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Everyone
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Pajama Time [all ages] TK
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Early Learning
PAJAMA TIME
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
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:
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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 "Teens" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Anime Club
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Everyone
Central Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Celebrate 85 Years of Reading with Howard County Library System, All Ages w/ an Adult, TK
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Celebrate 85 Years of Reading with Howard County Library System Families (ages birth – 8 w/ adult). Allow 30 min.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Etched Vases with the Cricut
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Take your creativity to the next level. Design and create a stencil with the Cricut machine, then use etching cream to transfer the design to a glass vase. All materials provided. Adults 18+ only. Registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events,
Book Clubs,
Community Events
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS (5-10 years with adult)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS Ages 5-10 with adult; allow 20 min.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Korean for Beginners
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
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).
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Everyone
Savage Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Pajama Time (families) TK
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Early Learning
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.
Adults
Online Branch
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Maryland Libraries Together Discussion - "Free For All: The Public Library" (Online)
7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online Branch
Open
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Learn how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Mystery Book Club (in-person)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm. March 12: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Mystery Book Club (online)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8 pm. March 12: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Intermediate Korean (online)
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Branch
Closed
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Adult Online Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Culture & Language,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
English Conversation Class
7:00pm - 8:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language
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
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Children,
Everyone
Central Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
15
2025
Thu
Pajama Time (All Ages) TK
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Central Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
PAJAMA TIME
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Event Details:
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
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