Highland Books at the Center

Family Holiday Craft Week

Mon, Dec 15, 9:15am - 10:00am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun time of low-impact indoor walking exercises followed by gentle stretching.

Inclusive Mondays

Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Stop by to enjoy crafts, puzzles, and games for all ability levels. Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Joppa Library - Public Area

Create a fun holiday craft. This activity will run through December 20.

I Spy Polar Animals!

Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Norrisville Library - Public Area Childrens

Search for polar animals in the library and choose a prize when you have completed the quest! This activity will take place from December 15 through 31. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Mon, Dec 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Mon, Dec 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Mon, Dec 15, 10:15am - 11:00am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Certified Yoga instructor Stacie Foxwell will help you unwind with a gentler-paced yoga including a combination of meditation and pranayama (breath work), along with seated and standing postures. A chair can be used to accommodate mobility needs. Open to all, but most suited to those new to yoga or with physical restrictions. Each person attending must register prior to the event. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Mon, Dec 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Childrens Department Floor

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Mon, Dec 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

High School Homeschool Meet-Up

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Certified Yoga Instructor Erin Leach will guide you through this gentle approach to Yoga designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities. Each person attending must register prior to the event. Bring a mat or towel. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL

Mon, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Calling all high school homeschoolers! Want to catch up with friends and meet some new ones, too? Join us for a high school homeschool meetup. We will supply fun activities for relaxed social opportunities.

Dungeons & Dragons® For Kids!

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Abingdon Library - Small Conference Room 2

Come play a D&D® adventure built especially with kids in mind. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

This event is full

Magic Tree House® Book Club - "Pirates Past Noon"

Mon, Dec 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Join our monthly book club centered around a different book from the popular Magic Tree House® series! There will be a discussion followed by a craft that ties into the book. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Gentle Yoga - 12 Poses of December

Mon, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Certified Yoga instructor Stacie Foxwell will guide you through this gentle approach to Yoga that is designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

This event is full

Jane Austen Bingo

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate her 250th birthday with Jane Austen-themed BINGO for fun and prizes! Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Bel Air Nonfiction Book Discussion

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

We supply the LEGO® bricks. You supply the imagination! Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Teen Resume Workshop

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Crafting a resume can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! Staff from The Choice Program at UMBC will be here to help you prepare your resume and stand out from the crowd. Participants should bring their own device for this training.

Books Before Bed

Mon, Dec 15, 6:15pm - 6:45pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Join us for an evening story time with music, movement, and fun!

Mon, Dec 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Bel Air Library - Conference Room

Join us for a discussion of our favorite reads from 2025.

Death Cafe

Mon, Dec 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

A discussion with no agenda, objectives, or themes, to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Sponsored by the Abingdon Friends of HCPL

Vinyasa Yoga - 12 Poses of December

Mon, Dec 15, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Certified Yoga instructor Stacie Foxwell leads this flow practice that integrates breath and movement to create strength and flexibility. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Who Said It-Jane Austen or Taylor Swift?

Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 7:30pm

Aberdeen Library - Public Area

Celebrate their December birthdays with a fun round of 'Who Said It?' — can you guess whether each quote is from Jane Austen or Taylor Swift?

Harford Community Action Agency (HCAA)

Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Havre de Grace Library - Lobby

Harford Community Action Agency (HCAA) has programs that support our community.

Tue, Dec 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Tue, Dec 16, 10:15am - 11:00am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Dec 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Dec 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Childrens Department Floor

Get ready for stories, music, and movement at our energetic and engaging story time just for toddlers!

Tue, Dec 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Sing & Dance with Me!

Tue, Dec 16, 10:15am - 11:00am

Edgewood Library

Let's get moving and grooving with interactive songs and movement activities!

Art and Stories

Tue, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Get creative! Enjoy stories and art-themed, hands-on projects. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

This event is full

Paint Your Own 3D Printed Ornament

Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Hang out at the Library! Play video and board games, make a craft, and have a great time with your friends! Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Tue, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Get creative with 3D printed art! Join us for a fun, hands-on session where teens can paint their own unique 3D printed ornaments. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!

Drop-In Button Making - Winter Edition

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Has your yoga routine become ho-hum and boring? Spice it up. Join us for an hour of fun and be challenged as we get into flip dogs, side planks, bridges, and wheels. We will float your boat and you will be coming back for more!

Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Fallston Library - Public Area

Design it, press it, wear it! Make your own button using the library’s button maker—draw your own design or pick from a bunch of fun images! Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Craft and Create - Holiday Ornaments

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Make a craft with other craft lovers. All supplies provided. Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

This event is full

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Whiteford Library - Quiet Study

Get cozy with our doggie volunteers and read a good book during a one-on-one session with a well-trained therapy dog. Please contact the Whiteford Library to register at 410-638-3608.

Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room,Public Area

Celebrate the sounds of the season with our local schools as they perform a series of musical and choral concerts, starring North Harford High School (Dec 10), North Bend Elementary (Dec 16), North Harford Middle School (Dec 18), and Jarrettsville Elementary (Dec 19).

Wed, Dec 17, 9:15am - 9:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each baby attending must register prior to the program. This program is before opening hours; attendees may enter the building via the Meeting Room door.

Holiday PJ Story Time and Craft

Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 11:15am

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Cozy up in your favorite holiday pjs as we celebrate with festive tales, fun songs, and a holiday craft. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Abingdon Afternoon Book Discussion

Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of our favorite reads from 2025.

Whiteford Afternoon Book Discussion

Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of your favorite reads of 2025.

Homeschool Connect

Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Join us for a variety of fun and educational activities. For more information, please contact the Bel Air Library at 410-638-3151. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

This event is full

Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Edgewood Library - Teen Area

Play games, relax, and have a great time with friends!

Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Interested in manga and anime? Join us for a lively discussion of books and shows in popular culture. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Havre de Grace Evening Book Discussion

Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Interested in manga and anime? Join us for a lively discussion of books and shows in popular culture.

Cutting-Edge Crafts

Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Combine technology and creativity, using our Cricut to make and take a project! Each person attending must register prior to the program.

This event is full

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Join us for a discussion of "Broken Country" by Clare Leslie Hall.

Grinch Party

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a story time, crafts, and games celebrating one of Dr. Seuss' most beloved characters! Each child participating must register prior to the program. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

This event is full

Paint Along

Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Follow along with instructor Sandra Somervell to create a beautiful masterpiece! Please wear clothes suitable for painting. All necessary supplies will be provided. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

This event is full

Teen Read & Relax

Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Looking for a cozy, quiet spot to curl up with good book? Join us for teen quiet reading hour! Bring a book, a blanket or pillow, and settle in. Say a quick hello to fellow book lovers, swap a few recommendations, then relax and get lost in your story.

Family Holiday Craft Week

Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Joppa Library - Public Area

Create a fun holiday craft. This activity will run through December 20.

Aberdeen Morning Book Discussion

Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 11:30am

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of "Heartwood" by Amity Gaige.

Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

Darlington Library

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Fallston Books at the Center

Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Abingdon Library - Public Area

Celebrate the sounds of the season with our local schools as they perform a musical concert, starring the Patterson Mill Middle and High School Music Departments.

Knot Just Knitting

Thu, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Public Area

All needlecrafters are welcome to come work on a project, share ideas and learn more about the Library.

Thu, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Chenowith Activity Center

Participants at least 55 years of age meet at the Chenowith Activity Center for a spirited book discussion. This month's title is "Heartwood" by Amity Gaige. Please call the Chenowith Activity Center at 410-638-3260 to register.

Darn It! - Visible Mending Workshop

Thu, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Breathe new life into your favorite clothes using the visible mending skills of darning and sashiko embroidery. Bring clothing or accessories you'd like to mend; all other supplies provided. Each participant must register prior to the program.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons®

Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

It's a quest for adventure, treasure, magic, and mayhem! All skill levels welcome. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

This event is full

Candy Bingo

Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us for a fun and friendly game of BINGO! Did we mention there is candy involved?!

Joppa Evening Book Discussion

Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Whiteford Library - Quiet Study

Get cozy with our doggie volunteers and read a good book during a one-on-one session with a well-trained therapy dog. Please contact the Whiteford Library to register at 410-638-3608.

Pokémon® Club

Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Hang out with Pokémon® fans for card trading and battles! Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of our favorite reads of 2025.

Craft and Create - Snowflake Craft

Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Make a craft with other craft lovers. All supplies provided. Each person attending must register prior to the event. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room,Public Area

Morning Zumba®

Fri, Dec 19, 9:30am - 10:30am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Instructor Erin Subramanian leads this dance fitness class featuring Latin and international rhythms that make staying active fun. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

This event is full

Fri, Dec 19, 10:15am - 10:45am

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Maisy® Mouse Story Time

Fri, Dec 19, 10:15am - 11:00am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate the world of Maisy® the mouse with stories, songs, and a craft! Each child attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Fri, Dec 19, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Sensory Story Time

Fri, Dec 19, 10:15am - 11:00am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

A multi-sensory story time for families of children of all abilities with engaging visuals, interactive stories, adaptive movement, and sensory activities. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

This event is full

Fri, Dec 19, 10:45am - 11:15am

Jarrettsville Library - Public Area

Teen After Hours - Paint Windows!

Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

A certified Yoga instructor will guide you through this gentle approach to Yoga designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities.

Fri, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Joppa Library - Public Area

This is the night we open the library just for teens! Teens can play games, craft, do challenges, and have fun while the library is closed. *Please call the library for a parent permission slip* *Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Winter Reading Challenge Activity

Sat, Dec 20, All day

Havre de Grace Library - Public Area

Celebrate Winter Reading by completing our Havre de Grace challenge sheet to be entered into a special raffle! This activity will run through March 20. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Bel Air Library - Public Area

Bring in puzzles you would like to trade in for others!

Hearth & History

Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Norrisville Library - Public Area

Step into our cozy winter reading nook and experience the warmth of Norrisville’s past. Settle in by the glow of a cheerful digital fireplace and explore the rich history of Harford County’s “Long Corner.” Enjoy nostalgic photos of the Norrisville Branch and the surrounding community through the years. Take a moment to sign our guestbook and share your own cherished memories from decades gone by. Feeling curious? Test your knowledge with fun trivia about the Harford County Public Library's roots and branches. This activity will take place from December 20-31.

Community Stick Quilt

Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Joppa Library - Public Area

Celebrate winter by decorating a large popsicle stick to create a colorful community quilt. The squares will be assembled to form an 80, for HCPL's 80th Anniversary!

Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Edgewood Library - Public Area

Bring in puzzles you would like to trade in for others!

Sat, Dec 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Havre de Grace Library - Public Area Childrens

Get cozy with our doggie volunteers and read a good book during a one-on-one session with a well-trained therapy dog. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Holiday Recipe Flip Book

Sat, Dec 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Make the season merry and bright! Our customers have shared their favorite holiday recipes. Now it’s your turn to choose the ones you’d like to try and create your very own festive recipe flip book! Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Hanukkah Craft

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Learn about the holiday of Hanukkah through stories and a craft. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

We supply the LEGO® bricks. You supply the imagination!

Saturday Holiday Movie

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Get in the holiday spirit! Come watch a family friendly holiday film shown on the big screen. Snacks provided! 12/20 Polar Express; 12/27 Home Alone. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Mon, Dec 22, 9:15am - 10:00am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun time of low-impact indoor walking exercises followed by gentle stretching.

Mon, Dec 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Mon, Dec 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Mon, Dec 22, 10:15am - 11:00am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Mon, Dec 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Norrisville Morning Book Discussion

Mon, Dec 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of our favorite reads from 2025.

Eggcellent Holiday Craft

Mon, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Create a portrait of your favorite holiday friend using recycled egg cartons.

Mon, Dec 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Vinyasa Yoga

Mon, Dec 22, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Tue, Dec 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 16 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:00am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Dec 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Dec 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Childrens Department Floor

Get ready for stories, music, and movement at our energetic and engaging story time just for toddlers!

Five Nights At Freddy's© Party

Tue, Dec 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate the release of the movie "Five Nights At Freddy's 2" by joining us for an afternoon of FNAF fun with games, trivia, prizes, and more! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL

Teen Crafternoon - Last Minute Holiday Gift Making/Wrapping

Tue, Dec 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Darlington Library - Public Area

Join us for crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. Supported by the Darlington Friends of HCPL.

Tue, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

We supply the LEGO® bricks. You supply the imagination!

Wingspan Game Time

Tue, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Play the popular board game Wingspan at the library. This program is open to new players, experienced players, and bird lovers! Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

Cancelled

Fri, Dec 26, 10:15am - 10:45am

Jarrettsville Library

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Cancelled

Fri, Dec 26, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Cancelled

Fri, Dec 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Whiteford Library

We supply the LEGO® bricks. You supply the imagination!

Cancelled

Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Whiteford Library

Bring in puzzles you would like to trade in for others!

Cancelled

Family and Friends Story Time - Pajama Edition!

Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Joppa Library

Bring in puzzles you would like to trade in for others!

Cancelled

Sat, Dec 27, 10:15am - 10:45am

Aberdeen Library

Roll out of bed in your PJs and enjoy stories, music, movement, and fun!

Cancelled

Crafternoon - Winter Mitten Craft

Sat, Dec 27, 10:45am - 11:15am

Aberdeen Library

Join us for some crafting fun!

Cancelled

Saturday Holiday Movie

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Joppa Library

Get in the holiday spirit! Come watch a family friendly holiday film shown on the big screen. Snacks provided! 12/27 Home Alone. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Mini Art Show Call for Artists

Mon, Dec 29, All day

Norrisville Library

Teens and adults, pick up your tiny art kit starting January 2nd (while supplies last). Return your masterpiece by January 31. Mini Art submissions will be on display during the month of February in the Norrisville Library. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Mon, Dec 29, 9:15am - 10:00am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun time of low-impact indoor walking exercises followed by gentle stretching.

Mon, Dec 29, 10:15am - 10:45am

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Mon, Dec 29, 10:15am - 10:45am

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Mon, Dec 29, 10:15am - 11:00am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Dec 29, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Kid's Paint Party - Wintry

Mon, Dec 29, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 9:00am

Playdough Playdate

Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Squish, sculpt, and explore playdough while encouraging creativity and fine motor skills. Supported by the North Harford Friends of HCPL.

Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Follow step-by-step instructions to create a painting to take home. All supplies will be provided. Please dress in clothing you won't mind getting messy. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL. Each child attending much register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 10:00am

Remembering the Future Zine

Mon, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Imagine your future by collaging your own zine with images of your favorite places and people! Supplies will be provided by the library, but teens are welcome to bring their own pictures too.

Mon, Dec 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 10:00am

Vinyasa Yoga

Mon, Dec 29, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Dec 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 30, 10:15am - 11:00am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Dec 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Dec 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Childrens Department Floor

Get ready for stories, music, and movement at our energetic and engaging story time just for toddlers!

Nintendo Switch™ Free Play

Tue, Dec 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Sensory Story Time

Tue, Dec 30, 10:15am - 11:00am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Tuesday, December 16 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Come to the library and unwind from school with some quality Nintendo Switch™ time!

Crafternoon - Winter

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Join us for some crafting fun! Each child attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Wed, Dec 31, 9:15am - 9:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Dec 31, 10:15am - 10:45am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Dec 31, 10:15am - 10:45am

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Dec 31, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Dec 31, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Count down to the New Year with us...at noon! Stop by to celebrate and have fun. Supported by the North Harford Friends of HCPL.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Aberdeen Library - Childrens Department Floor

Count down to the New Year with us...at noon! Stop by to celebrate and have fun. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Darlington Library - Public Area

Count down to the New Year with us...at noon! Stop by to celebrate and have fun.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Norrisville Library - Public Area Childrens

Count down to the New Year with us...at noon! Stop by to celebrate and have fun. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Count down to the New Year with us...at noon! Stop by to celebrate and have fun. Supported by the Friends of the Havre de Grace Library.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Bel Air Library - Childrens Department Floor

Count down to the New Year with us...at noon! Stop by to celebrate and have fun.

Wed, Dec 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Edgewood Library - Teen Area

Play games, relax, and have a great time with friends!

Morning Zumba®

Fri, Jan 02, 9:30am - 10:30am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Friday, December 19 2025 at 10:00am

Mini Art Kits - 80 Winters of Wonder

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Abingdon Library - Public Area

Bring in puzzles you would like to trade in for others!

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Joppa Library - Public Area

Teens and Adults, pick up your Mini Art Kit starting January 2nd. (While supplies last.) Create your "80 Winters of Wonder" themed masterpiece and return by January 31st. Artwork will be on display in February when you can vote for your favorite! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Scavenger Hunt - Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Norrisville Library

Bring in puzzles you would like to trade in for others! Swapping is available Mon-Sat, all month long.

Hearth & History

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Norrisville Library - Public Area

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Fallston Library - Public Area

Find Winnie-the-Pooh and all of his friends hidden in the Children's Area of the library! This activity will run during library hours through January 31.

Fri, Jan 02, 10:15am - 10:45am

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Baby Masterpieces

Fri, Jan 02, 10:15am - 11:00am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Create beautiful pictures using your baby’s tiny hands and feet.

Fri, Jan 02, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Mahjong Open Learn & Play - Hong Kong Rules

Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:45am

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

A certified Yoga instructor will guide you through this gentle approach to Yoga designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities.

Fri, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Play Mahjong in a relaxed environment. All levels and experience welcome. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Friday, December 19 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Crafternoon - 2026 Bucket Lists

Fri, Jan 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Join us for crafting fun! All supplies will be provided

Registration opens Friday, December 19 2025 at 9:00am

Crafting in the New Year

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Darlington Library - Public Area

Start the New Year by crafting with us at the library! All supplies will be provided. Supported by the Darlington Friends of HCPL. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Friday, December 19 2025 at 9:00am

Winter Bingo

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Play Bingo for fun and prizes.

Decorate a Journal for the New Year!

Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Aberdeen Library - Public Area

Start the year off with a one-of-a-kind journal! Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Bel Air Library - Public Area

Bring in puzzles you would like to trade in for others!

Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Edgewood Library - Public Area

Bring in puzzles you would like to trade in for others!

Sat, Jan 03, 10:15am - 10:45am

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Havre de Grace Library - Public Area Childrens

Get cozy with our doggie volunteers and read a good book during a one-on-one session with a well-trained therapy dog. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Mini Art Show Call for Artists

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

We supply the LEGO® bricks. You supply the imagination!

Mon, Jan 05, All day

Norrisville Library

Mon, Jan 05, 9:15am - 10:00am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun time of low-impact indoor walking exercises followed by gentle stretching.

3D Printer Demo Days

Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Edgewood Library - Public Area

Stop in to see our 3D printer in action and take home a small 3D printed object while supplies last. This program will run during library hours through January 10.

Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Sensory Story Time

Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 11:00am

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

A multi-sensory story time for families of children of all abilities with engaging visuals, interactive stories, adaptive movement, and sensory activities.

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 11:00am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Bel Air Books at the Center

Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

McFaul Activity Center

Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion at McFaul Activity Center. This month's title is "You Never Know: A Memoir" Tom Selleck with Ellis Henican.

Romp and Run

Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Explore ways to encourage your child's social and motor skills in a relaxed environment. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 9:00am

Dungeons & Dragons® for Kids!

Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Come play a D&D adventure built especially with kids in mind. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Jan 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 10:00am

Dungeons & Dragons® - A Band of New Players

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Get cozy with our doggie volunteers and read a good book during a one-on-one session with a well-trained therapy dog. Please contact the Aberdeen Library at 410-273-5608 to register.

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

It's a quest for adventure, treasure, magic, and mayhem! All skill levels welcome. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 9:00am

Fallston Friends of HCPL Meeting

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

We supply the LEGO® bricks. You supply the imagination!

Vinyasa Yoga

Mon, Jan 05, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Jan 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Join the Friends! Support your library by volunteering for special projects that help fund Library programs.

Harford Community Action Agency (HCAA)

Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Public Area Exhibit

Harford Community Action Agency (HCAA) has programs that support our community.

Craft and Create - Kindness Bookmarks

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:30am

Aberdeen Library - Public Area

Make a craft with other craft lovers. All supplies provided. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Art and Stories - Lois Ehlert

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:00am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:00am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Get creative and enjoy stories and art-themed, hands-on projects. Each child attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Childrens Department Floor

Get ready for stories, music, and movement at our energetic and engaging story time just for toddlers!

Joppa Afternoon Book Discussion

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Joppa Library - Joppa Room

Join us for a discussion of our favorite reads of 2025.

Bright Beginnings

Tue, Jan 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Participants prepare for kindergarten by learning letters, numbers, concepts, STEM, and by playing group games. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Hang out at the Library! Play video and board games, make a craft, and have a great time with your friends! Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Story Explorers - "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by L. Tarshis

Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Elementary Yoga

Tue, Jan 06, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Yoga teacher Donna Hinder will be introducing yoga exercises through hands-on fun. Wear comfortable, flexible clothing and socks. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Story Explorers, unite in this book club for kids!

Freestyle Painting

Tue, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Paint your very own masterpiece with others. All supplies provided. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Whiteford Library - Quiet Study

Get cozy with our doggie volunteers and read a good book during a one-on-one session with a well-trained therapy dog. Please contact the Whiteford Library to register at 410-638-3608.

Adult Anime

Tue, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more!

Bullet Journaling 101

Tue, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Learn the ins and outs of bullet journaling. You'll get some background knowledge on the technique, plus time to get a journal started. Supplies will be provided. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 10:00am

Evening Zumba®

Tue, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Jan 07, 9:15am - 9:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Homeschool Connect

Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 11:15am

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a variety of fun and educational activities. For more information, please contact the Jarrettsville Library at 410-692-7887.

Baby Bunch

Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 11:00am

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Bring your baby to play and socialize with others. Enjoy various play stations, music, and sensory activities. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 9:00am

Deep Discussions - Harford County Through the Decades

Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

This series will explore a single topic throughout the quarter, inviting you to engage with books, articles, movies, and other resources. We will meet each month, diving deeper into our subject with each discussion. This quarter, the topic is Harford County Through the Decades. Bring your own books, talk to a librarian for ideas, or register to be emailed a list of resources!

ArtVentures

Wed, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Discover the world of art, and create some too! Great for homeschool families, but all are welcome. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Wednesday, December 24 2025 at 9:00am

Jarrettsville Friends of HCPL Meeting

Wed, Jan 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Join the Friends! Support your library by volunteering for special projects that help fund Library programs.

Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Edgewood Library - Teen Area

Play games, relax, and have a great time with friends!

Wed, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Interested in manga and anime? Join us for a lively discussion of books and shows in popular culture. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Wed, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Interested in manga and anime? Join us for a lively discussion of books and shows in popular culture.

Sew Much Fun

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Bel Air Library - Streamworks

Discover hand or machine sewing. We have projects for all skill levels!

GameChangers Business Speakers Series - Dr. Anirban Basu, chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc.

Wed, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Get cozy with our doggie volunteers and read a good book during a one-on-one session with a well-trained therapy dog. Please contact the Fallston Library at 410-638-3003 to register.

Thu, Jan 08, 8:00am - 10:00am

Abingdon Library

Harford County Public Library’s 2026 Game Changers Business Speakers Series, featuring Dr. Anirban Basu, chairman & CEO of the Sage Policy Group, Inc. will take place at 8 AM on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Abingdon Library. Dr. Basu will discuss 2026’s key economic trends, including interest rates, global and regional shifts, labor and wage dynamics, business confidence, demographic changes, and a forecast tailored to local stakeholders. Individual tickets are $60.

Havre de Grace Books at the Center

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Havre de Grace Activity Center

Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion at the Havre de Grace Activity Center. Join us for a discussion of "The Boys: a memoir of Hollywood and family" by Ron Howard.

Aberdeen Friends of HCPL Charity Book Sale Collection

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Donate books, CDs, and DVDs for an upcoming book sale! All proceeds support library programs and services.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Thursday, January 1 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Darlington Library

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Thu, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Thu, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Childrens Department Floor

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Mobile Van

Thu, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 10:00am

The Write Place

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Take advantage of a quiet space to focus on your own writing alongside other writers. A small amount of time each session will be dedicated to a writing prompt. Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Thursday, December 25 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Jarrettsville Library - Outside - Library Grounds

The staff of the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Mobile Van work to promote wellness by sharing information on health topics, and provide a range of preventative screenings accessible to the community.

Darlington Afternoon Book Discussion

Thu, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Darlington Library - Public Area

Celebrate Our Best Reads of 2025! Bring the title of a favorite read, or two, to share with other attendees. Or simply come to hear titles recommended by others. Each person attending must register prior to the program. If more that 8 are interested in attending, this program will be held in the Deer Creek Conference Room at the Harford County Agricultural Center, located next door to the library.

Registration opens Thursday, December 25 2025 at 9:00am

Jarrettsville Scrabblers

Thu, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Play this lively word game at the library!

Sit and Stitch

Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Joppa Library - Public Area

Bring your current project and spend time working with other fiber artists. Join us to get some tips, make new friends, and stitch however you like: knitting, embroidery, crocheting, sewing, or any other needlecraft!

TAG (Teen Advisory Group)

Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Fallston Library - Public Area

Hang out at the Library! Play video and board games, make a craft, and have a great time with your friends! Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Make a difference in the Library. Have your voice be heard in a safe space! Bring friends and make new ones. Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

TAG (Teen Advisory Group)

Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Make a difference in the Library. Have your voice be heard in a safe space! Bring friends and make new ones. Supported by the North Harford Friends of HCPL.

Crafternoon

Thu, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us for some crafting fun!

Rubik's Cube Club

Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Bel Air Library - Streamworks

Learn to solve the original and explore other types of puzzle cubes. Share strategies and algorithms with other fans of this nostalgic, but competitive, toy.

Knot Just Knitting

Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Abingdon Library - Public Area Exhibit

All needlecrafters are welcome to come work on a project, share ideas, and learn more about the library.

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norrisville Library - Public Area Childrens

Get cozy with our doggie volunteers and read a good book during a one-on-one session with a well-trained therapy dog. Please call the Norrisville Library at 410-692-7850 to register.

Create a Vision Board - 2026

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Whiteford Library - Quiet Study

Get cozy with our doggie volunteers and read a good book during a one-on-one session with a well-trained therapy dog. Please contact the Whiteford Library to register at 410-638-3608.

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Fallston Library

Start 2026 in a positive and fun way by creating a vision board, a tool created with images or words on a poster board that helps you visualize your intentions, goals, and dreams. All supplies will be provided. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 9:00am

John Butler Travelogue : An Eye On The Caribbean!

Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Explore the beauty and splendor of the Caribbean with photographer and travel enthusiast John Butler. Snow Date : January 15, 6:30-7:30 pm.

Morning Zumba®

Fri, Jan 09, 9:30am - 10:30am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Friday, December 26 2025 at 10:00am

Whispering Pages - Quiet Mornings at Vagabond

Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:30am

Vagabond Sandwich Company

Start your Friday with a cozy morning at Vagabond—bring your favorite book and enjoy quiet time reading alongside fellow book lovers. No assigned titles, no pressure—just a welcoming space to unwind and read together.

Intergenerational Story Time

Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Brightview Senior Living - Bel Air

Share stories, songs, and rhymes during an intergenerational story time with the residents of Brightview Senior Living-Bel Air (300 West Ring Factory Road in Bel Air). Please register adults and children attending.

Senior Quiz Show

Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Edgewood Activity Center

Participants at least 55 years of age meet at the Edgewood Activity Center for a spirited quiz show! Please call the Edgewood Activity Center at 410-612-1622 for more details.

Fri, Jan 09, 10:15am - 10:45am

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Preschool Music and Movement

Fri, Jan 09, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Fri, Jan 09, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Explore music and movement through stories, songs, and play!

Aberdeen Friends of HCPL Charity Book Sale

Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:45am

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

A certified Yoga instructor will guide you through this gentle approach to Yoga designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities.

Lawyer in the Library

Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Abingdon Library - Small Conference Room 2

This free* brief legal advice clinic, by appointment only, features counsel from the Harford County Bar Foundation (HCBF).

Fri, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Aberdeen Library - Public Area

Used books, music, movies, and more! All proceeds support library programs and services.

T.E.A.M. - Together Everyone Achieves More!

Fri, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Participants engage in team-building challenges that build social skills, boost collaboration, and enhance problem-solving abilities through fun, cooperative activities.

Registration opens Friday, December 26 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Coffee House

Fri, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Joppa Library - Joppa Room

Have some coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and hang out with your friends at the library! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL

Jazz Cafe

Fri, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Listen to jazz playlists, have some matcha or hot cocoa, and hang out with your friends at the library! Supported by the Abingdon Friends of HCPL.

Registration opens Friday, December 26 2025 at 9:00am

Books on Tap at Slate Farm Brewery

Fri, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Slate Farm Brewery

Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Rd., Whiteford, MD 21160. This month's title is "Everyone is Lying to You" by Jo Piazza.

Aberdeen Friends of HCPL Charity Book Sale

Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Joppa Library - Public Area

Bring in puzzles you would like to trade in for others!

Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Aberdeen Library - Public Area

Used books, music, movies, and more! All proceeds support library programs and services.

Sat, Jan 10, 10:15am - 10:45am

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Adult LEGO® Club - Sorting Party

Sat, Jan 10, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Childrens Department Floor

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

We supply the LEGO® bricks. You supply the imagination!

Be a Super Sitter!

Sat, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Start your adventures in babysitting! Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL. Each teen attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Saturday, December 27 2025 at 9:00am

RoboMasterminds for Teens - Special Teen After Hours

Sat, Jan 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Darlington Library - Public Area

Teens will work in small groups to build and program an autonomous robot using sensors. They will test and refine their programs to solve competition tasks. *Please call the branch at 410-638-3750 for a parent permission slip and to register. This program is funded by the National Defense Education Program and is supported by the Darlington Friends of HCPL.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mini Art Show Call for Artists

Mon, Jan 12, All day

Norrisville Library

Teen Writing Club

Mon, Jan 12, 3:30am - 4:30pm

Bel Air Library - Conference Room

Whether you're already working on a writing project or want a space to explore new stories, join our group of budding writers to share your craft. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop or journal to write in. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 12, 9:15am - 10:00am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun time of low-impact indoor walking exercises followed by gentle stretching.

Inclusive Mondays

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Stop by to enjoy crafts, puzzles, and games for all ability levels. Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, January 5 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 11:00am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Childrens Department Floor

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Craft and Create - Memory Board

Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, January 5 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Make a craft with fellow craft lovers. All supplies provided. Each person attending must register prior to the event. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am

Sew Much Fun - 80's Scrunchies

Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Aberdeen Library - STEM Area

Discover hand or machine sewing. We have projects for all skill levels! Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Magic Tree House® Book Club - "Night of the Ninjas"

Mon, Jan 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

DIY Snowglobes

Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Using a recycled jar, create a wintry snow globe scene. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am

Gentle Yoga - Hibernation Flow

Mon, Jan 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 10:00am

Books Before Bed

Mon, Jan 12, 6:15pm - 6:45pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Join us for an evening story time with music, movement, and fun!

Bel Air Nonfiction Book Discussion

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Bel Air Library - Conference Room

Join us for a discussion of "Everything is Tuberculosis" by John Green.

Artificial Intelligence for Beginners - Beyond the Buzz

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Discover the world of Artificial Intelligence and learn how it can be used in your daily life.

Tech Time: Open Session

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Abingdon Library - Public Area

Learn how to download books and magazines, stream movies and TV, and much more using your HCPL library card! Stop in and our librarians will be ready to assist you.

Vinyasa Yoga - Hibernation Flow

Mon, Jan 12, 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 10:00am

Harford Community Action Agency (HCAA)

Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Edgewood Library - Public Area

Harford Community Action Agency (HCAA) has programs that support our community.

Community Stick Quilt

Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Joppa Library - Public Area

Celebrate winter by decorating a large popsicle stick to create a colorful community quilt. The squares will be assembled to form an 80, for HCPL's 80th Anniversary!

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, January 6 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:00am

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Childrens Department Floor

Get ready for stories, music, and movement at our energetic and engaging story time just for toddlers!

Master Gardeners - Gardening Over the Years: Practices Kept, Others Adjusted

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Sing & Dance with Me!

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:00am

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Let's get moving and grooving with interactive songs and movement activities!

Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Harford County Agricultural Center - Susquehanna Room

Winter is a "wonder"ful time to plan for the upcoming garden season and wonder which practices, current and of long ago, can enhance your garden's efficiency and productivity. Join us for answers to these "wonders". Each person attending must register prior to the event. Snow date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Aberdeen Friends of HCPL Meeting

Tue, Jan 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Join the Friends! Support your library by volunteering for special projects that help fund Library programs.

Experiment and Explore

Tue, Jan 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Learn about science, music, math, and art concepts through hands-on activities and fun demonstrations! Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Jarrettsville Afternoon Book Discussion

Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of "The Seven O'Clock Club" by Amelia Ireland.

Genealogy Research Workshop

Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Geared toward beginners, this workshop will teach you how to find the graves of your ancestors, create virtual memorials, and browse cemeteries using Find a Grave®. The first half of the program will be a presentation, and the second half will allow time for individual research and one-on-one instruction. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 9:00am

North Harford Friends of HCPL Meeting

Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Join the Friends! Support your library by volunteering for special projects that help fund Library programs.

Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Havre de Grace Library - Meeting Room A & B

Hang out at the Library! Play video and board games, make a craft, and have a great time with your friends! Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Interested in manga and anime? Join us for a lively discussion of books and shows in popular culture.

Retro Video Gaming

Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Fallston Library - Meeting Room

Play some retro video games from decades passed. Experience the early gameplay with your friends!

Nostalgic Crafts

Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Feeling nostalgic for the 80s, 90s or early 00s? Join us for retro crafts. All supplies will be provided.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Craft and Create - Cake Decorating 101

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Whiteford Library - Meeting Room

Elementary Yoga

Tue, Jan 13, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Aberdeen Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Make a craft with other craft lovers. All supplies provided. Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Intro to 3D Design

Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Aberdeen Library - Public Area

Learn to design a simple project using Tinkercad®, an online 3D design program. Bring a flash drive if you would like to save your design for printing at a later date. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Children grades 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Imagineers Guild - Welcome to the Guild

Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Join the Guild! A space for kids to learn valuable life skills in a fun and relaxed environment. Master the skill to earn a merit badge!

Introductory Dungeons & Dragons®

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Bel Air Library - Conference Room

Come learn to play Dungeons & Dragons®, 5th Edition. These sessions are ideal for new players, but all players are welcome to join. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 9:00am

Books on Tap at Sean Bolan's

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Sean Bolan's

Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Sean Bolan's Irish Pub, 12 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014. This month, join us for a discussion of our favorite reads from 2025. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Evening Zumba®

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 10:00am

Mini Art Kits - 80 Winters of Wonder

Wed, Jan 14, 9:15am - 9:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Registration opens Wednesday, January 7 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Joppa Library - Public Area

Snowman Story Time

Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:00am

Jarrettsville Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts about snowmen! Each child attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Jarrettsville Friends of HCPL

Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Norrisville Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 7 2026 at 9:00am

Egdewood Afternoon Book Discussion

Wed, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Abingdon Library - Meeting Room

Get ready for stories, music, movement, and fun!

Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Edgewood Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us for a Discussion of "Harlem Rhapsody" by Victoria Christopher Murray.

Candy STEM

Wed, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Bel Air Library - Meeting Rooms 1, 2 & 3

Who said learning can't be sweet? Conduct fun science experiments with your favorite candies. Lessons include Skittles chromatography, great growing Gummy Bears, and Mentos volcanos! Presented in partnership with University of Maryland Extension Harford County 4-H's educator, Marylisa Schaedel. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Crafternoon - Journal Decorating

Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Joppa Library - Meeting Room

Join us for crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 10:00am