There are 31 upcoming classes.
Hand Bookbinding: Stab-Bound Books
Date: 09/29/21Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group:
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Learn techniques for making your own hand-bound books, pamphlets, and folios, using four different methods of stab binding from simple pamphlet stitch to decorative Japanese binding. Ages 18 and up.
Pins and Needle Arts
Date: 09/30/21Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person. To attend remotely via Zoom, contact [email protected]
Builder's Club (5 + / Family) TK
Date: 09/30/21Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Playing, planning and building with construction kits, cardboard and more! For children and adults to enjoy together.
HCLS 5-Star Showcase - free outdoor event!
Date: 10/02/21Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Registration is FREE and open to the public!
Saturday, October 2
2 - 5 pm
HCLS East Columbia Branch
(Free on-site and overflow parking at Cradlerock School)
Let’s make new memories!
We are celebrating and you are invited. HCLS is a Five Star Library, as ranked by Library Journal for excellence, because of our services, initiatives, and most importantly - you!
Bring your family and friends, and meet us outdoors for a great time. We have fun activities and interactive experiences planned for your entire group!
Whether you want to give the 360° photo booth a spin, get hands-on with HiTech carnival games and flex your skills in a Ten80 race, grab a meal from a food truck to sit and take in tunes from the live DJ, enjoy a cozy storytime and kids crafts at our new Pop-up Library, or just relax in one of our outdoor lounges and connect with someone new, we can’t wait to see you there.
More to check out:
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adult spelling bee
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art gallery
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displays
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DIY demo
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family-friendly crafts
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giveaways
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kids' crafts
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selfie stations / photo-ops
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and more!
Register for FREE right here!
*You can start your fun early at Community Circles, a catered boxed lunch and discussion featuring Trent Day Hall, from the Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity, to celebrate five years at the Longest Table.
For tickets and more info, click here.
Your Guide to Masking
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Knot Just Knitters (Online)
Date: 10/05/21Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Fun & Games!
Description:
Ages 11-18 & Adults; 90 min.
All crafters welcome. Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas! Find inspiration as you trade tips tricks and techniques with other crafting enthusiasts!
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Coloring with Friends
Date: 10/06/21Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Adults, 90 minutes, registration required
Are you looking for a creative outlet and a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Use the sheets and supplies provided or bring your own tools. All skill levels welcome.
Tezukuri Crafternoon
Date: 10/06/21Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
手作り translates to 'handmade' in Japanese. Join us for an afternoon of fun crafts and conversation.
Pins and Needle Arts
Date: 10/07/21Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person. To attend remotely via Zoom, contact [email protected]
Pins and Needle Arts
Date: 10/14/21Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person. To attend remotely via Zoom, contact [email protected]"
Knot Just Knitters (Online)
Date: 10/19/21Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Fun & Games!
Description:
Ages 11-18 & Adults; 90 min.
All crafters welcome. Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas! Find inspiration as you trade tips tricks and techniques with other crafting enthusiasts!
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Pins and Needle Arts
Date: 10/21/21Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person. To attend remotely via Zoom, contact [email protected]
Book-n-Craft (ages 6-8) TK
Date: 10/21/21Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Ages 6 - 8; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by a brief discussion and related activities.
Beginning Quilling: Autumn Motifs
Date: 10/27/21Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Explore the medieval folk art of paper quilling as we learn to make and put basic quilled figures together to make autumn-themed motifs. Ages 14 and up.
Pins and Needle Arts
Date: 10/28/21Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person. To attend remotely via Zoom, contact [email protected]"
Knot Just Knitters (Online)
Date: 11/02/21Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Fun & Games!
Description:
Ages 11-18 & Adults; 90 min.
All crafters welcome. Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas! Find inspiration as you trade tips tricks and techniques with other crafting enthusiasts!
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Coloring with Friends
Date: 11/03/21Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Adults, 90 minutes, registration required
Are you looking for a creative outlet and a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Use the sheets and supplies provided or bring your own tools. All skill levels welcome.
Pins and Needle Arts
Date: 11/04/21Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person. To attend remotely via Zoom, contact [email protected]
Knot Just Knitters (Online)
Date: 11/16/21Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Fun & Games!
Description:
Ages 11-18 & Adults; 90 min.
All crafters welcome. Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas! Find inspiration as you trade tips tricks and techniques with other crafting enthusiasts!
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Upcycled Craft: Jar Lanterns
Date: 11/16/21Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Learn simple macrame techniques to upcycle glass jars into decorative vases and lanterns.
Pins and Needle Arts
Date: 11/18/21Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person. To attend remotely via Zoom, contact [email protected]
Coloring with Friends
Date: 12/01/21Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Adults, 90 minutes, registration required
Are you looking for a creative outlet and a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Use the sheets and supplies provided or bring your own tools. All skill levels welcome.
Snowflake Extravaganza!
Date: 12/01/21Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Welcome the winter season with three different techniques for making paper snowflakes! Ages 16 and up.
Book-n-Craft (ages 6-8) TK
Date: 12/02/21Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Ages 6 - 8; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by a brief discussion and related activities.
Colorama! [all ages]
Date: 12/27/21Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Fun & Games!
Description:
All ages.
Drop in and have fun coloring. We provide the materials, you supply the imagination!
Colorama! [all ages]
Date: 12/27/21Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Fun & Games!
Description:
All ages.
Drop in and have fun coloring. We provide the materials, you supply the imagination!
Colorama! [all ages]
Date: 12/27/21Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Fun & Games!
Description:
All ages.
Drop in and have fun coloring. We provide the materials, you supply the imagination!
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Upcycled Books [ages 7-9] TK
Date: 12/29/21Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Ages 7 - 9. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Repurpose well-used books into something new!
Upcycled Books [ages 7-9] TK
Date: 12/29/21Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Ages 7 - 9. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Repurpose well-used books into something new!
Coloring with Friends
Date: 01/05/22Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Adults, 90 minutes, registration required
Are you looking for a creative outlet and a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Use the sheets and supplies provided or bring your own tools. All skill levels welcome.
Coloring with Friends
Date: 02/02/22Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Adults, 90 minutes, registration required
Are you looking for a creative outlet and a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Use the sheets and supplies provided or bring your own tools. All skill levels welcome.
Coloring with Friends
Date: 03/02/22Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Adults, 90 minutes, registration required
Are you looking for a creative outlet and a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Use the sheets and supplies provided or bring your own tools. All skill levels welcome.
