Week Calendar

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Come move and groove with us as we explore music!

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

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

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

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.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

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. 

Run Time: 85 minutes. Ages 2-6 with adult. Ticket required.

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.

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

Parents/Caregivers with baby, newborn – 6 months; 60 min.  Registration required.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be 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.

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.

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

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.

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Come move and groove with us as we explore music!

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 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 2-10 years with adult. Allow 45 min. Ticket required. 

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

Learn ASL vocabulary through stories and activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rides and racing, commuting, and regular repair and maintenance.

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.

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!

Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.

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

This class is a part of the HCLS' Museum@The Library series.

Please note: This class will be in-person at the Miller Branch. 

Ages 8-11; allow 50 min. Registration Required.

Learn the basics of song structure and make your own track in Garage Band.

Let loose and laugh. Learn the basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. Everything is made up on the spot.

Learn tips and tricks for drawing with ink pens and create a work of art that can be turned into an engraving on the Glowforge engraver and laser cutter. 

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. 

We read and discuss historical fiction from a wide-range of time periods and settings—everything from ancient Greece to 1970s Hollywood so far. We occasionally read other genres as well.  

Ages 5 and up w/adult.  60 min.  Ticket required.

Celebrate Great Outdoors Month while enjoying fresh air and playing fun games in the Enchanted Garden. 

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

Like to write? Like creating and crafting?  Come and decorate your own journal using decorative paper, up-cycled book pages, stickers and tape.  You get to create and take a journal home with you.  

HCLS is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends.

Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers® and Rigamajig Junior.  

Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets. 

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.

Afternoon Snacks available to youth 18 and under, sponsored by Good Harvest

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.  

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.

Afternoon Snacks available to youth 18 and under, sponsored by Good Harvest

Ages 14-18. 90 minutes. RG: Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome. 

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.

Afternoon Snacks available to youth 18 and under, sponsored by Good Harvest

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Make and assemble amazing polyhedrons using paper! No origami experience necessary.

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.

Afternoon Snacks available to youth 18 and under, sponsored by Good Harvest

Ages 12-18. 60 minutes. RG: Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome. 

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!

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.

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

Come to the Savage A/V Lab to work on your beats and melodies. Producers, musicians, and vocalists are invited to use our audio recording booth, instruments, and audio editing software .

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.

Join us for a powerful guided tour of In the Light — The History of African Americans from Slavery to Desegregation, the Harriet Tubman Center’s immersive exhibit exploring the lived

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Free ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime

Join the discussion led by author Pravin Sankhwar, PE, LEED AP (BD+C), "Electric Vehicle Charging Stations," in exploring the prestige and allure of Electric Vehicles (EVs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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

All ages. Allow 30 min.

We are in The Center for this month (across from the Customer Service desk) 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.

This class is an open workshop for artist to begin, work on, or complete a 2D art project of their choosing. The mediums supported in this workshop are:

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 month's book will be The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

America's World's Fairs offered Americans an opportunity to learn about new tools and technology, encounter different cultures, and be informed of the very nature of their world.

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.

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

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

Join for a discussion of the following title:

Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together and enjoy a fun evening of sculpting.

Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

Play easy to strum-along tunes on your uke!  Bring your ukulele or borrow one from the library's collection

Celebrate Pride through the art of drag! 

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.

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

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Harriet Tubman's story comes alive through traditional code songs, modern melodies, and authentic narration.  Journey along the Underground Railroad with historian Linda Harris as she chronicles her annual charity walks through the lens of lo

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