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There are 13 upcoming classes.
All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK
Date: 01/25/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Description:
All Together Now (all ages) TK
Date: 01/25/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Description:
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
All Together Now (families) TK
Date: 01/25/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
All Together Now ( All Ages) TK
Date: 01/25/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Everyone
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK
Date: 01/25/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
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.
Toddler Time [ages 6-24 months with adult] TK
Date: 01/25/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
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.
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK
Date: 01/25/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Description:
All Together Now (all ages) TK
Date: 01/25/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Description:
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Just For Me (3-6 years) TK
Date: 01/25/25Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
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!
For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.
Tickets (name tags) available 15 minutes before class.
Waste Warriors: Eco Education
Date: 01/25/25Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Learn the effects of plastics and the history of upcycling as you create a mosaic and bracelets from "upcycled' materials.
Waste Warriors is a YEP grant funded initiative.
Howard County Seed Drive
Date: 01/25/25Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program type: Gardening & Nature
Description:
What can gardeners do in the cold of winter when the ground is frozen? Dig into sustainable gardening and help stock our community Seed Library!
Learn, share, and take part in free demonstrations and workshops. Activities include:
Backyard Composting demonstration
Winter Seed Sowing demonstration
Ask-a-Master Gardener
Bay-Wise sustainable gardening information
Workshops (see below!)
What is the Seed Library? It is a great opportunity to acquire new varieties, save money, and reduce seed waste while connecting with fellow gardeners. You can take part in the Seed Library by visiting Miller Branch on select dates. While the Seed Library won’t be open on January 25th, you are welcome to visit it on one of the other open dates.
You do not have to bring any seeds to participate in the Seed Drive. Both seeds harvested from your garden and seed packets are welcome. New to seed harvesting? Find advice at https://hclibrary.org/seed-drive/
All ages and experience levels welcome, from those who have never gardened but would like to, to those who have been growing flowers and veggies for years. Families welcome (children must be accompanied).
Workshops:
1-2:30pm: Columbia's "Most Wanted" Invasive Plants
An introduction by Weed Warriors on the harmful effects of invasive plants, as well as an overview of specific species found in this region, particularly in Columbia.
2:30-4pm: Garden Tool Maintenance
This workshop with the Repair Café will cover general tool maintenance with a focus on sharpening general-use tools including utility knives, hori horis, hand pruners, scissors & shears, and loppers.
Registration is not required! We recommend filling out the registration below only to indicate your interest in attending.
In partnership with: University of Maryland Extension - Master Gardeners, Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services, Community Ecology Institute @ Freetown Farm, Yards Alive!
Digital SAT Practice Test (grades 9-12)
Date: 01/25/25Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: College & Trade Schools
Description:
Grades 9-12. Registration required.
Are you studying for your SAT exam? Experience the Digital SAT by taking a practice exam administered by C2 Education. Return the following Tuesday 1/28 at 7 pm for your practice exam scores and for a Q&A (parents/guardians are welcome to attend the scoreback session).
COMPLETE and RETURN the Student Information Form attached to this class description to [email protected] or in person at the Central Branch by 1/22 to complete your registration. If your form is not submitted by this date, your registration will be cancelled. The information shared will be accessed by C2 Education and the College Board for the purposes of the practice exam. Your scores and log-in information will only be accessible to you and C2 Education.
Please bring your chromebook, calculator and charger if possible. Email [email protected] if you do not have access to a computer and we will reserve one for your use during the test.
SAT Scoreback Session will be held on Tuesday, January 28th @ 7 pm at the HCLS Central Branch.
Origami Fidgets (7-11 years) TK
Date: 01/25/25Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.
Make colorful fidget toys just by folding paper! Excellent to hand out as valentines.
Tickets available 15 min before class.
