IMPORTANT NOTE: Both children and adult classes are included in the list below. An age level is included in the description of art related classes for children. If no age level appears in the class description it is an art class intended for HCLS adult customers (age 18 and up).
There are 207 upcoming classes.
Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK
Date: 11/21/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
All ages; 30 min.
Come experience the joys of music and movement.
Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK
Date: 11/21/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
All ages; 30 min.
Come experience the joys of music and movement.
Teen Beyond Words - Special Day
Date: 11/21/24Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people (ages 11 - 21) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Teen Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for this month is Autumn Gratitude
FAM - Fun At Miller
Painting Workshop w/ J. Scott
Date: 11/21/24Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Do you like to paint, or want to learn how? Would you like to get feedback on the current painting you're working on, or instruction on how to improve? Join us in the Elkridge Branch, DIY Studio for a three week painting workshop where participants will have the opportunity to paint in a relaxed environment and learn from a master artist. Participants can bring their own paintings to work on, but they must be 11"x14" or smaller. Only Acrylic, or waterbased oil paint are allowed.
All supplies will be provided. Class is for Beginner to Advanced painters.
Encore Cinema
Date: 11/21/24Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen!
Doors open at 6:15pm at 6610 Cradlerock Way.
Thursday November 21 The Great Gatsby (1974) starring Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern and Sam Waterson
Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his landlord, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby.
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK
Date: 11/23/24Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.
Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK
Date: 11/25/24Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.
Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/26/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/26/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Thankful Turkey Make & Take
Date: 11/26/24Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Come make a turkey for your table that expresses all the things/people you are thankful for.
Family Movie Matinee, Despicable Me , PG, All Ages, TK
Date: 11/26/24Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Everyone
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Gru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphans as pawns to carry out the biggest heist in history. His life takes an unexpected turn when the little girls see the evildoer as their potential father.
Rated PG. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the movie starts.
Anime Club
Date: 11/26/24Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Create and Perform With Puppets (Ages 6-8) TK
Date: 11/26/24Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Students will create puppets using household items and will use them to perform a story, have a parade, sing a song, or act out emotions.
Beaded Dangle Earrings and Charms
Date: 11/26/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique beaded earrings and charms.
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 11/27/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 11/27/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK
Date: 11/30/24Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.
Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
Craft Wars: Castles (ages 11-13)
Date: 11/30/24Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 11-13. Registration required.
Join a group and put your craftiness to the test. Plan your design and engineer a prototype. Work together to see if you can build the best castle in only one hour!
Films That Connect Us (Online)
Date: 12/02/24Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates
Dec 2: Anatomy of a Fall
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive the link to the online class in the confirmation email. This email will also contain as the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Movie selections are available via Kanopy (free through Howard County Library System), Hoopla, or other free online sources such as TUBI ,or PBS.
Should the film selection need to be updated, registered customers will receive email notification prior to the class.
Teen Connect - Clash of the Engineers
Date: 12/02/24Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 11-18 | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.
Teen Connect will be on Mondays and Thursdays on full school days from 6-7 pm. Each one will feature a specific mini-class or activity and offer a chance to connect with other like-minded teens. As always, we will still have board & card games, and community coloring supplies out as well.
THIS SESSION: Clash of the Engineers! Who will be the champion engineer? Tonight's building material is LEGOS, the project will be revealed in class! With just 40 minutes, who's design will best meet the challenge project?
Enter the contest for a chance to win a prize, or just create and enjoy! Materials provided.
- Build as a team or an individual
- Students can only use materials available in this class.(students are not permitted to bring their own art supplies)
* JOINING US AS A TEAM? Register the names of all team members ON THE SAME REGISTRATION (teams are limited to 2-3 people).
* Building parameters, judging criteria and prizes will be discussed at the event.
FAM: Fun At Miller
Maker Gifts! Puzzle Box Book: Makerspace Mondays
Date: 12/02/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Books have historically been used for purposes other than written communication. Sometimes books have been used as a hiding place — diaries and scrapbooks hold secrets and memories. Engineer a lovely book of secrets.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/03/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK
Date: 12/03/24Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.
Observational Drawing & Drawing Fundamentals w/ J. Scott
Date: 12/03/24Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
In this three part series participants will learn drawing fundamentals, and observational techniques to assist in drawing objects and scenes from life. This class will cover topics on posture, sighting techniques, perspective, light and shadow, and shading techniques. This is a class for adults of all skill levels.
- Supplies will be provided. -
Instructor: Jereme Scott, MFA
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/03/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK
Date: 12/03/24Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children, All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK
Program type: All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK
Description:
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Anime Club
Date: 12/03/24Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Jan Brett's The Mitten-Story and Dramatic Play (Ages 6-8, Ticketed)
Date: 12/03/24Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Ages 5-8, 45 minutes, ticketed. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.
Cozy up and celebrate the winter season with Jan Brett's classic adaptation of Ukrainian Folktale, The Mitten! Participants will act out the story and finish up with an adorable craft.
Art in the Evening: Winter Workshop
Date: 12/03/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Winter Workshop: Celebrate the season with a selection of Winter themed art and craft projects.
Coloring with Friends
Date: 12/04/24Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
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.
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 12/04/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 12/04/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Art in the Afternoon: Winter Workshop
Date: 12/04/24Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Winter Workshop: Celebrate the season with a selection of Winter themed art and craft projects.
National Gallery of Art: Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment (Online)
Date: 12/04/24Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: History & Genealogy
Description:
This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series.
Don’t miss the unique chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic Parisian art scene of 1874—this is a limited time exhibition and National Gallery of Art is the only American stop for this historic exhibition. September 8 - January 19, 2025.
Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment
How did impressionism begin? Discover the origins of the French art movement in a new look at the radical 1874 exhibition considered the birth of modern painting.
A remarkable presentation of 130 works includes a rare reunion of many of the paintings first featured in that now-legendary exhibition. Revisit beloved paintings by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, and Camille Pissarro and meet their lesser-known contemporaries. See the art norms they were rebelling against and learn what political and social shifts sparked their new approach to art.
Image Credit: Edouard Manet, The Railway, 1873, oil on canvas, Gift of Horace Havemeyer in memory of his mother, Louisine W. Havemeyer, 1956.10.1
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.
Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch
Date: 12/05/24Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Participants will journey through five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - where hands and hearts intertwine in activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination, fostering a sense of accomplishment
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - where puzzles and cognitive challenges become stepping stones to triumph, nurturing intellectual growth and problem-solving prowess
Movement - where active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Education - where learning takes center stage featuring a focus on counting, letter/word recognition, basic math, or a science activity
With a new theme and different stations each month, Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Welcome to a place where every participant is celebrated for the unique colors they bring to the canvas of life.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for December is "Holidays Around the World"
*Each location will offer the same number of stations, but activities will vary between branches
Teen Connect - Diamond Art Corner Bookmarks
Date: 12/05/24Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 11-18 | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.
Teen Connect will be on Mondays and Thursdays on full school days from 6-7 pm. Each one will feature a specific mini-class or activity and offer a chance to connect with other like-minded teens.
THIS SESSION: Diamond Art Corner Bookmarks
Creating a sparkling masterpiece is as easy as affixing vibrantly colored resin rhinestones to a self-adhesive corner bookmark using our diamond art kit. This would make a great holiday gift for someone you love.
FAM: Fun At Miller
DIY Paper Christmas Cactus
Date: 12/05/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
The Zygocactus typically reaches its full bloom around the holidays, giving it the popular name Christmas Cactus. Come make a cheerful paper potted mini version that requires no sun or watering. All materials supplied.
Advanced Anime Association
Date: 12/05/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age. Create some art inspired by your favorite characters or properties, discuss your favorite manga and anime, learn about new books, shows, and movies, play some games, and just enjoy all things anime and manga! Costumes welcome, no food or drink will be served.
The Nutcracker Pas de What?
Date: 12/06/24Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Adults, Everyone
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Don’t let yourself get confused; before you watch another ballet be prepared to pantomime like a prima ballerina. Classical ballet uses a set of pantomime gestures to explain the details of the plot. Prepare for a winter classic by learning how to get the most out of The Nutcracker.
Register to receive Zoom link. Class will not be recorded.
TEEN Crochet Circle
Date: 12/06/24Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Ages 11-18 | Walk-in, no registration needed, but feel free to register for reminders.
THIS SESSION: An advanced crochet artist from HCLS' Pins and Needles club will join our circle to offer tips and share some past projects.
Work on your crochet projects, while chatting and sharing ideas with other yarn lovers in this creative space. *Beginners can learn basic stitches and from experienced crafters, advanced teens enjoy inspiration trading tips, tricks, and techniques. Some crochet hooks and yarn will be available, feel free to bring your own.
*This is not a formal class to learn to crochet. An instructor will be available to teach the basic crochet chain, but students create based on their skill level.
FAM
Savage Ukes: Holiday Sing Along (families) RG
Date: 12/07/24Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Families. 60 min. Registration required for ages 8 & up to reserve an ukulele for class use.
Sing and dance or play along to holiday tunes in your ugly sweaters or holiday attire!
Bilingual Story Time, Ages 0- 4, with Adult, TK
Date: 12/09/24Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Bilingual stories and songs for children. (Spanish/ English)
Teen Connect EXTENDED - Pom Pom-Paloosa!
Date: 12/09/24Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 11-18 | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder. | This is an EXTENDED Teen Connect class.
Teen Connect will be on Mondays and Thursdays on full school days from 6-7 pm. Each one will feature a specific mini-class or activity and offer a chance to connect with other like-minded teens. As always, we will still have board & card games, and community coloring supplies out as well.
THIS SESSION: Yarn Crafting with Pom Poms with EXTENDED time! Explore yarn crafting with our pom pom makers. Experiment with different sizes, choose from a large assortment of yarn, add eyes, felt, or thread to make an adorable fluffy animal, or keep it simple and just make fun pom poms for your backpack, key chain or anyplace your imagination takes them!
FAM: Fun At Miller
How to DM (ages 12-17)
Date: 12/09/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Do you love Dungeons & Dragons or other tabletop roleplaying games? Want to run your own game? Learn the basics of how to be a Dungeon Master/Game Master and how to get started with developing and running your own TTRPG games.
Ages 12-17. Please register to reserve your spot.
Maker Gifts! Gilded Pinch Pots: Makerspace Mondays
Date: 12/09/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
The application of gold as a decorative element is known as "gilding" and has been practiced using a variety of techniques since ancient times. Create an air dry pinch pot, then gild a portion with imitation gold leaf for dramatic effect.
Beyond Words for Adults
Date: 12/10/24Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
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.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Adult Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for this month is December Holidays Around the World
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/10/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK
Date: 12/10/24Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.
Observational Drawing & Drawing Fundamentals w/ J. Scott
Date: 12/10/24Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
In this three part series participants will learn drawing fundamentals, and observational techniques to assist in drawing objects and scenes from life. This class will cover topics on posture, sighting techniques, perspective, light and shadow, and shading techniques. This is a class for adults of all skill levels.
- Supplies will be provided. -
Instructor: Jereme Scott, MFA
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/10/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK
Date: 12/10/24Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children, All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK
Program type: All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK
Description:
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Anime Club
Date: 12/10/24Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Create with Polymer Clay
Date: 12/10/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique pieces using polymer clay.
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 12/11/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 12/11/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
The Getty: A Passion for Fashion. Hair and Make Up
Date: 12/11/24Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: History & Genealogy
Description:
A Passion for Fashion, Part 4: Hair and Make up through the Ages
Bet you didn't know that make up is over 6,000 years old. We have the good old Egyptians to thank for much of it. Recently, archeologists discovered a 4,000 year old tube of lipstick in Iran. Some things never go out of style! Cosmetics were made of much stranger stuff than we are used to: donkey, milk, crocodile dung, white wine, stewed pigeons and more delectable items. But what about our crowning glory? In Medieval times, a woman's hair was linked to sin and temptation. So usually only young, unmarried women wore their hair uncovered and loose. In ancient Rome, male pattern baldness was considered an ideal characteristic of an upstanding Roman citizen.
Docent Lee Rubinstein holds dual degrees in English and History with a minor in Art History. She has been leading students through the galleries at the Getty since the program's inception in 2012. Additionally, in 2007, Lee created the curriculum for, and now runs, a volunteer art program in underserved schools in Los Angeles.
Create by Music - No-sew Sock Snowpeople
Date: 12/11/24Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Health & Wellness
Description:
Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome!
Registration preferred.
December - No-Sew Sock Snowpeople
In Other Worlds (Online SFF Book Club) - Movie Edition
Date: 12/11/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Welcome sci-fi & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!
Discuss a wide-array of Science Fiction and Fantasy movies (every three months on the second Wednesday) and books (monthly on the 4th Wednesday)
Dec 11: After Yang movie discussion (available on Kanopy)
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive the link to the online class in the confirmation email. This email will also contain as the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Movie selections are available via Kanopy (free through Howard County Library System), Hoopla, or on DVD (available in the library branches)
Physical copies of the current month book club book will be once again kept behind the customer service desk at East Columbia branch. Please stop by and ask for your copy.
Availability of physical copies is not guaranteed.
Teen Connect - Create Holiday Washi Tape Cards
Date: 12/12/24Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Teen Connect will be on Mondays and Thursdays on full school days from 6-7 pm. Each one will feature a specific mini-class or activity and offer a chance to connect with other like-minded teens.
THIS SESSION: Washi Tape Cards
Come and create awesome holiday or all occasion cards using washi tape. You bring your imagination and we'll supply everything else.
This is a Drop-In class but you may register for a reminder.
FAM - Fun At Miller
Misako Ballet Presents: Holiday Dance Party [all ages] TK
Date: 12/14/24Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Families. 60 min. Ticket required.
Join us to celebrate the winter season with music and dance! Misako Ballet Company will perform ballet pieces featuring ballet dance with a Japanese twist. Young children in the audience will be invited to learn a quick piece and perform it - a great opportunity to expose children to the art of dance.
Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Teen Connect - Beaded Bows
Date: 12/16/24Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 11-18 | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.
Teen Connect will be on Mondays and Thursdays on full school days from 6-7 pm. Each one will feature a specific mini-class or activity and offer a chance to connect with other like-minded teens. As always, we will still have board & card games, and community coloring supplies out as well.
THIS SESSION: Beaded Bows! Using our beading spinners, create a beaded bow for gift giving.
FAM: Fun At Miller
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/17/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK
Date: 12/17/24Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.
Observational Drawing & Drawing Fundamentals w/ J. Scott
Date: 12/17/24Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
In this three part series participants will learn drawing fundamentals, and observational techniques to assist in drawing objects and scenes from life. This class will cover topics on posture, sighting techniques, perspective, light and shadow, and shading techniques. This is a class for adults of all skill levels.
- Supplies will be provided. -
Instructor: Jereme Scott, MFA
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/17/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK
Date: 12/17/24Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children, All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK
Program type: All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK
Description:
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Anime Club
Date: 12/17/24Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Mini Book Jewelry and Ornaments
Date: 12/17/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Enjoy a fun evening of crafting by making jewelry and decorations inspired by your favorite books.
We're Jammin': Ukulele Strum & Sing-along
Date: 12/17/24Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Join us as we play tunes with simple chords on the ukulele. BYOU, (Bring Your Own Ukulele) or borrow one from the library.
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 12/18/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 12/18/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Teen Beyond Words - Special Day
Date: 12/19/24Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people (ages 11 - 21) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Teen Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for this month is December Holidays Around the World
FAM - Fun At Miller
Cool Engineering - Graham Cracker Holiday Houses
Date: 12/21/24Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Engineer, design and build your own graham cracker holiday house. Design possibilities are almost endless! You could make a multi-story building, try different shapes and sizes, or add extra features such as a balcony or chimney. The more complex your design gets, the more difficult it is to make sure that your house stays upright and keeps its shape. What will YOU build!
All materials will be provided.
Note - Hot glue guns will be used and you cannot eat them afterwards!
FAM - Fun At Miller
Family Movie Matinee, Penguins of Madagascar, PG, TK
Date: 12/23/24Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Everyone
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Super spy teams aren't born - they're hatched. Discover the secrets of the greatest and most hilarious covert birds in the global espionage biz. PG (92 minutes)
*Tickets are available 15 minutes before class at the children's desk.
Ukulele Holiday Jam [ages 7 and up with adult] TK
Date: 12/23/24Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ages 7 and up with adult. 60 min. Ticket required.
Sing in the holidays with the ukulele! Bring your own or borrow one of ours. Other simple instruments will be provided if you just want to play them and sing along.
Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Winter Fun Sing-A-Long [all ages] TK
Date: 12/27/24Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
All ages. 45 min. Ticket Required
Enjoy a time to welcome winter with fun stories and songs for the whole family.
Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Craft Pop-Up Shop: New Year's Edition [ages 4 & up]
Date: 12/30/24Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 4 and up. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in.
Pop-in and make a craft to celebrate the new year!
Decorating Journals (Ages 5-11), TK
Date: 12/30/24Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
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. This is for ages 5-11 and 7 and under must have an adult.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/31/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/31/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Noon Year's Eve Penguin Ball (All ages with adult) TK
Date: 12/31/24Time: 11:15am - 12:15pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Everyone
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Wear black and white, and ring in the New Year Penguin style! Enjoy stories, music, and more- of course! There will be a special countdown with a "champagne-juice" toast. Children will take home a memorable souvenir too! With limited space, tickets will be available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Pixel Art Challenge (Ages 8-10) TK
Date: 12/31/24Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket available 15 minutes before class.
Create your own video game inspired 2-D pictures in this pixel art challenge.
No Stitch Identity Patches
Date: 01/02/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Stickers, stickers, everywhere! Join the recent trend of turning laptops, water bottles, and notebooks into a blank canvas for declaring who we are – through stickers!
Using pieces of embroidery floss mounted on adhesive film, we will create colorful stickers that look like embroidery.
Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG
Date: 01/04/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.
Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!
Learn the basics and practice your favorite songs from our extensive play along list.
Films That Connect Us (Online)
Date: 01/06/25Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Community Events
Description:
How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates
Jan 6: How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer: (A Cautionary Tale)
"Mailer lays himself bare, foibles and all. As a lover, fighter, rabble-rouser, and perhaps the last true American public intellectual, he seeks most of all to become a bolder, better human being and encourages us to do the same -- to think adventurously, speak fearlessly, and care less about the response... or risk a doomed future".
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive the link to the online class in the confirmation email. This email will also contain as the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Movie selections are available via Kanopy (free through Howard County Library System), Hoopla, or other free online sources such as TUBI ,or PBS.
Should the film selection need to be updated, registered customers will receive email notification prior to the class.
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 01/06/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
-
Sound dampened audio recording booth
-
Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
In the Hall of the Mountain King! (7-12 years) TK
Date: 01/06/25Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 7-12; 45 min. Ticket required.
Listen to Edvard Grieg's thrilling Peer Gynt! Move to the mood of the music and draw your impressions of the story.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/07/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK
Date: 01/07/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/07/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK
Date: 01/07/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Anime Club
Date: 01/07/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Art in the Evening: Winter Painting
Date: 01/07/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Winter Painting: Get inspired by the season by painting a winter scene.
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/08/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/08/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Art in the Afternoon: Winter Painting
Date: 01/08/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Winter Painting: Get inspired by the season by painting a winter scene.
Advanced Anime Association
Date: 01/09/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.
Participate in Anime brackets; discuss your favorite manga and anime; learn about new manga, shows, and movies; create some art inspired by your favorite characters or properties; watch an episode of anime on Crunchyroll; and enjoy all things anime and manga!
Costumes welcome (don't be shy!) and feel free to bring cool things to show off!
Registration not required; register to join the email list.
Adult Beyond Words
Date: 01/13/25Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
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.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Adult Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for this month is
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 01/13/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
-
Sound dampened audio recording booth
-
Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/14/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK
Date: 01/14/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/14/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK
Date: 01/14/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Anime Club
Date: 01/14/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Wool Felting Pictures Part One: Wet Felting
Date: 01/14/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Explore the art of felting with natural fibers.
Part One Wet Felting: Create a unique wool "painting" and learn simple techniques to felt wool with soap and water.
If you are interested, sign up for Part Two: Needle Felting taking place next week.
3 2 Fun: Fruits & Vegetables (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/15/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun: Fruits & Vegetables (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/15/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Shake! Shake! Shake! (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/18/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
30 minutes. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.
Play percussive instruments like the tambourine and maracas while listening to music.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/21/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK
Date: 01/21/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/21/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK
Date: 01/21/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Anime Club
Date: 01/21/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Wool Felting Pictures Part Two: Needle Felting
Date: 01/21/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Explore the art of felting with natural fibers.
Part Two Needle Felting: Learn needle felting techniques you can use to add detail to the wet felting piece you made last week or create a unique needle felted picture.
Attendance at Part One: Wet Felting is not required for this class.
3 2 Fun: Art! (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/22/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun: Art! (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/22/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Winter Bingo (Age: Family) TK
Date: 01/23/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Play bingo featuring winter themed books and win a book to take home!
Families welcomed.
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 01/27/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
-
Sound dampened audio recording booth
-
Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/28/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK
Date: 01/28/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/28/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK
Date: 01/28/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Anime Club
Date: 01/28/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Family Clay Together
Date: 01/28/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
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.
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/29/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/29/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG
Date: 02/01/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.
Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!
Learn the basics and practice your favorite songs from our extensive play along list.
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 02/03/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
-
Sound dampened audio recording booth
-
Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/04/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK
Date: 02/04/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/04/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK
Date: 02/04/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Anime Club
Date: 02/04/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Art in the Evening: Paper Mosaic
Date: 02/04/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Paper Mosaic: Enjoy a relaxing evening of art and learn simple techniques to create decorative mosaics from reused paper.
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 02/05/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 02/05/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Art in the Afternoon: Paper Mosaic
Date: 02/05/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Paper Mosaic: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art and learn simple techniques to create decorative mosaics from reused paper.
Inside Out 2 Movie (Age: Family) TK
Date: 02/06/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out” series returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
Enjoy the movie with a snack. Tickets available 15 minutes ahead.
"Harriet" Movie Screening and Discussion
Date: 02/06/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: History & Genealogy
Description:
In Harriet (2019; 125 minutes. Rated PG-13), abolitionist Harriet Tubman makes her escape from enslavement in Maryland and risks her life to free others. A discussion follows the screening.
This session is part of HCLS' Black History Month series. Please click here for the complete schedule of classes and events.
Advanced Anime Association
Date: 02/06/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.
Participate in Anime brackets; discuss your favorite manga and anime; learn about new manga, shows, and movies; create some art inspired by your favorite characters or properties; watch an episode of anime on Crunchyroll; and enjoy all things anime and manga!
Costumes welcome (don't be shy!) and feel free to bring cool things to show off!
Registration not required; register to join the email list.
Valenslime (Ages 8-10) TK
Date: 02/07/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket available 15 minutes before class.
Read a slimy fun story and create your own unique valentine's themed slime to keep.
Make It: Hand Sewn Cards
Date: 02/08/25Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Did you know that you can sew paper? It's fun and easy to create your own greeting cards with hand-stitched details for any occasion!
Improv Comedy for Everyone
Date: 02/08/25Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Let loose and laugh. Learn the basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. Everything is made up on the spot. It’s all fun and games, but side effects may include increased confidence, boosted mood, and improved public speaking skills.
No experience required; all skill and ability levels welcome.
Afrofuturism ArtLab: Learn & Create!
Date: 02/08/25Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Description:
Ages 11-18 | Walk-in, feel free to register for a reminder.
What is Afrofuturism? Explore this multimedia concept, then create your own related art work. Your work may be chosen for Miller's Afrofuturism Student Art Exhibit for Black History Month. All materials supplied, but feel free to bring anything you would like.
This event is part of Miller's Afrofuturism Series for Black History Month, see other events HERE. Visit Miller between February 10-28, to view the Afrofuturism Student Art Exhibit.
This session is part of HCLS' Black History Month series. Please click here for the complete schedule of classes and events.
FAM: Fun at Miller
Adult Beyond Words
Date: 02/10/25Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
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.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Adult Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for this month is
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 02/10/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
-
Sound dampened audio recording booth
-
Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/11/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun (Ages 2-3, with an adult) TK
Date: 02/11/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/11/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK
Date: 02/11/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Anime Club
Date: 02/11/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Beaded Bracelets
Date: 02/11/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique jewelry pieces to keep or give as gifts.
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 02/12/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 02/12/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
National Gallery of Art: Black Art & Artists in the Collection (Online)
Date: 02/12/25Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: History & Genealogy
Description:
This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series.
Black Art & Artists in the Collection
Witness the enduring mark Black artists have made on American art through more than two centuries of Black art in our collection — from 19th century painters Joshua Johnson and Robert Seldon Duncanson to modern and contemporary artists Faith Ringgold, Alma Thomas, and more.
Presented by The National Gallery of Art
Image Credit: Alma Thomas, Pansies in Washington, 1969, acrylic on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Vincent Melzac), 2015.19.144
#BlackHistoryMonth
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.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/18/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun (Ages 2-3, with an adult) TK
Date: 02/18/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/18/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK
Date: 02/18/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Anime Club
Date: 02/18/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 02/19/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 02/19/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK
Date: 02/20/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Afrofuturism with Kevin Straits; NMAAHC Curator (ONLINE)
Date: 02/20/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Description:
All ages | Register with an email address for the Zoom link.
Want to watch with others? Join the in-person WATCH PARTY at Miller Branch.
What is Afrofuturism?
Museum curator at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, Kevin Strait, discusses his past exhibit "Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures", shares the history of Afrofuturism, and how it "has evolved as a concept, philosophy, multimedia genre, aesthetic, and cultural movement. It explores Black identity, agency, and freedom through art and creative works that envision liberated futures for Black life." - NMAAHC
This event is part of Miller's Afrofuturism Series for Black History Month, see other events HERE. Visit Miller between February 10-28, to view the Afrofuturism Student Art Exhibit.
This session is part of HCLS' Black History Month series. Please click here for the complete schedule of classes and events.
About the presenter:
Kevin Strait is a museum curator at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Since 2010, he has worked in the museum’s Office of Curatorial Affairs and was part of the core team that acquired objects and developed content for several of the museum’s permanent exhibitions and interpretive spaces. He currently stewards the NMAAHC's collections related to 20th century political and social history and African American popular culture. He curated the temporary exhibition, Afrofuturism - A History of Black Futures, the 2023 winner of the Smithsonian's Excellence in Exhibitions Award and is the co-editor of the exhibition's award-winning companion publication. Strait is a graduate of Wesleyan University and received his Ph.D. in American Studies from the George Washington University.
Afrofuturism with Kevin Straits; NMAAHC Curator | Hybrid Watch Party
Date: 02/20/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Description:
All ages | Registration suggested, walk-ins welcome while space allows. Want to watch with others? Come to Miller's live watch party.
*This is an IN PERSON "watch party" at Miller for the virtual Zoom event. Prefer to attend online? Register here for the Zoom link.
What is Afrofuturism?
Museum curator at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, Kevin Strait, discusses his past exhibit "Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures", shares the history of Afrofuturism, and how it "has evolved as a concept, philosophy, multimedia genre, aesthetic, and cultural movement. It explores Black identity, agency, and freedom through art and creative works that envision liberated futures for Black life." - NMAAHC
This event is part of Miller's Afrofuturism Series for Black History Month, see other events HERE. Visit Miller between February 10-28, to view the Afrofuturism Student Art Exhibit.
This session is part of HCLS' Black History Month series. Please click here for the complete schedule of classes and events.
About the author:
Kevin Strait is a museum curator at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Since 2010, he has worked in the museum’s Office of Curatorial Affairs and was part of the core team that acquired objects and developed content for several of the museum’s permanent exhibitions and interpretive spaces. He currently stewards the NMAAHC's collections related to 20th century political and social history and African American popular culture. He curated the temporary exhibition, Afrofuturism - A History of Black Futures, the 2023 winner of the Smithsonian's Excellence in Exhibitions Award and is the co-editor of the exhibition's award-winning companion publication. Strait is a graduate of Wesleyan University and received his Ph.D. in American Studies from the George Washington University.
Author Event: Lamar Giles - author of The Getaway
Date: 02/24/25Time: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Everyone
Program type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Description:
Ages 10 and up | Registration suggested, walk-ins welcome while space allows.
“Timely, thrilling, and gripping from start to finish. An absolute page-turner.” - Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying
Founding member of We Need Diverse Books, Lamar Giles, discusses his novel, The Getaway, a HCLS 2024 Summer Reading book (currently in development for TV), and his journey as a writer, while engaging in a Q&A moderated by local teens.
Books will be available for purchase at the event, and the author will be signing books post-event.
See Lamar Giles' books in our catalogue here.
This event is part of Miller's Afrofuturism Series for Black History Month, see other events HERE. Visit Miller between February 10-28, to view the Afrofuturism Student Art Exhibit.
This session is part of HCLS' Black History Month series. Please click here for the complete schedule of classes and events.
Praise for The Getaway:
"With elements of adventure, science fiction, horror, and even a bit of romance in a broken world, Giles keeps readers wondering who can and cannot be trusted throughout this page-turning novel." — Horn Book
“The Getaway grabbed me from page one and didn’t let go. I was immediately fascinated and disturbed by the fictional Karloff Country. You too will be lured in and then horrified by the truth behind those perfect customer service smiles . .” —Malinda Lo, New York Times bestselling author of Last Night at the Telegraph Club
“Hold tight: You’ll want to stay on this nightmarish roller coaster till the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
About the author:
Lamar Giles is a well-published author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. His most recent novels include NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE his first Contemporary Coming-of-Age Story (HarperTeen/HarperCollins) and Middle-Grade Fantasy THE LAST MIRROR ON THE LEFT (Versify/HMH), the sequel to his 2019 hit THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER.
Lamar is a three-time Edgar Award finalist in the YA category, for his debut YA thriller FAKE ID (HarperCollins, 2014), his second YA thriller, ENDANGERED (HarperCollins, 2015), and his MG fantasy, EPIC ELLISONS: COSMOS CAMP (Versify/HarperCollins, 2023). His third and fourth YA thrillers, OVERTURNED (Scholastic, 2017) and SPIN (Scholastic, 2019), as well as his middle-grade debut THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER received glowing New York Times reviews, and were named to multiple Best Of lists, including Time Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, and Amazon.
Lamar is the editor of the We Need Diverse Books YA short story anthology FRESH INK (Random House, 2018), and a contributor to many YA and middle-grade anthologies including THREE SIDES OF A HEART (HarperCollins, 2017), BLACK ENOUGH: STORIES OF BEING YOUNG & BLACK IN AMERICA (HarperCollins / Balzer & Bray, 2019), THE HERO NEXT DOOR (Random House, 2019), HIS HIDEOUS HEART (Flatiron Books, 2019) and SUPER PUZZLETASTIC MYSTERIES (HarperCollins, 2020). He has published several short stories for adults.
FAM: Fun at Miller
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 02/24/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
-
Sound dampened audio recording booth
-
Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/25/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
3, 2, Fun (Ages 2-3, with an adult) TK
Date: 02/25/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/25/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK
Date: 02/25/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Anime Club
Date: 02/25/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Creative Clay
Date: 02/25/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: DIY & Makerspace
Description:
Enjoy a relaxing evening of sculpting and learn simple techniques for working with Air-Dry Clay.
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 02/26/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 02/26/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK
Date: 02/27/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
All Together Now, (Everyone) TK
Date: 02/28/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG
Date: 03/01/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.
Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!
Learn the basics and practice your favorite songs from our extensive play along list.
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 03/03/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
-
Sound dampened audio recording booth
-
Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Anime Club
Date: 03/04/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Advanced Anime Association
Date: 03/06/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.
Participate in Anime brackets; discuss your favorite manga and anime; learn about new manga, shows, and movies; create some art inspired by your favorite characters or properties; watch an episode of anime on Crunchyroll; and enjoy all things anime and manga!
Costumes welcome (don't be shy!) and feel free to bring cool things to show off!
Registration not required; register to join the email list.
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 03/10/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
-
Sound dampened audio recording booth
-
Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Anime Club
Date: 03/11/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
National Gallery of Art: Italian Renaissance Collection (Online)
Date: 03/12/25Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: History & Genealogy
Description:
This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series.
Italian Renaissance Collection
How did artists respond to the culture and ideas of the Renaissance in Italy? Join us in exploring the rise of humanism in society and innovations in art through works by artists like Giotto, Leonardo, Raphael, and Titian.
Image Credit: Leonardo da Vinci, Ginevra de' Benci [obverse], c. 1474/1478, oil on panel, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1967.6.1.a
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.
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 03/17/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
-
Sound dampened audio recording booth
-
Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Adult Beyond Words - Special Day
Date: 03/18/25Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
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.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Adult Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for this month is
Anime Club
Date: 03/18/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Brain Builders: Finger Painting Fun! (Age: 2-3 years)TK
Date: 03/18/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Did you know that finger painting with young children is not only fun but it also develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing. Exposure to the arts enhances creativity and helps build self expression through sensory play and experimentation. This Finger Painting Fun! class is part of the Brain Builders series. Dress for Mess! Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class at the children's desk.
Brain Builders: Finger Painting Fun! (Age: 2-3 years) TK
Date: 03/21/25Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Did you know that finger painting with young children is not only fun but it also develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing. Exposure to the arts enhances creativity and helps build self expression through sensory play and experimentation. This Finger Painting Fun! class is part of the Brain Builders series. Dress for Mess! Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class at the children's desk.
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 03/24/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
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Sound dampened audio recording booth
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Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Anime Club
Date: 03/25/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Fun with Tangrams (ages 7-9) TK
Date: 03/31/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 7-9, 45 minutes. TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Read a fun animal story and work together on a STEAM activity using tangrams.
Adult Open AV Lab
Date: 03/31/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
-
Sound dampened audio recording booth
-
Electronic instruments
-
Adobe suite applications
-
Wacom drawing tablets
-
Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Anime Club
Date: 04/01/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Advanced Anime Association
Date: 04/03/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.
Participate in Anime brackets; discuss your favorite manga and anime; learn about new manga, shows, and movies; create some art inspired by your favorite characters or properties; watch an episode of anime on Crunchyroll; and enjoy all things anime and manga!
Costumes welcome (don't be shy!) and feel free to bring cool things to show off!
Registration not required; register to join the email list.
Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG
Date: 04/05/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.
Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!
Learn the basics and practice your favorite songs from our extensive play along list.
Anime Club
Date: 04/08/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
National Gallery of Art: Breaking the Rules in Modern Art (Online)
Date: 04/09/25Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: History & Genealogy
Description:
This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series.
Breaking the Rules in Modern Art
How and why did rules of painting and sculpture change radically throughout the 20th century? Through close looking and conversation, we'll explore how artists departed from traditional materials and subject matter while grappling with the modern world.
Presented by The National Gallery of Art
Image Credit: Jackson Pollock, Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist), 1950, oil, enamel, and aluminum on canvas, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1976.37.1
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.
Adult Beyond Words
Date: 04/14/25Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
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.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Adult Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for this month is
Anime Club
Date: 04/15/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Anime Club
Date: 04/22/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Anime Club
Date: 04/29/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Advanced Anime Association
Date: 05/01/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.
Participate in Anime brackets; discuss your favorite manga and anime; learn about new manga, shows, and movies; create some art inspired by your favorite characters or properties; watch an episode of anime on Crunchyroll; and enjoy all things anime and manga!
Costumes welcome (don't be shy!) and feel free to bring cool things to show off!
Registration not required; register to join the email list.
Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG
Date: 05/03/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program type: Art, Movies & Music
Description:
Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.
Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!
Learn the basics and practice your favorite songs from our extensive play along list.
Anime Club
Date: 05/06/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Adult Beyond Words - Special Day
Date: 05/13/25Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
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.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Adult Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for this month is
Anime Club
Date: 05/13/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
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!
Anime Club is a weekly hangout dedicated to our 11- 18 population and their love for anime, art, cosplay, and video games. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
