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.

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

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

Magician Mike Rose presents impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around adventure. The show will feature lots of opportunities for participation, and many children will become part of the show! Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Play outdoor games like book stacking, relay races, putt-putt, and more!

Have fun reciting Mother Goose rhymes while participating in Olympic style games.

A gentle approach to Yoga designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities.

Enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and other activities where kids can win prizes. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center staff will introduce you to some of their critters and Magician Mike Rose will perform. Supported by the Joppa Friends of Harford County Public Library.

Magician Mike Rose presents impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy all themed around adventure. The show will feature lots of opportunities for participation, and many children will become part of the show! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Join us in the Bel Air Children's Department after hours and build yourself a tent/fort! All building materials will be provided! Each child attending must register prior to the program.

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

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

Join us in our "garden" with games, crafts, music and visiting. Regency attire is encouraged. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

See if yoga is for you! Please wear flexible clothing and bring your own towel/mat and water to join BeachBee Yoga for a free lesson. Each person attending must register and a parental activity waiver is required. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Celebrate your favorite Aussie pup with Bluey™ themed crafts and activities. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

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

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

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

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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.

Come enjoy a family friendly movie every Monday! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Beat the heat and come inside for cool, hands-on STEM fun with Sphero Indi™ , Sphero Bolt™, and Osmo™ Games. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Beat the heat and come inside for cool, hands-on STEM fun with Sphero Indi™ , Sphero Bolt™, and Osmo™ Games. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

A gentle approach to Yoga 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 class is a 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.

Learn more about gearing your child for school readiness at the outdoor School Readiness Fair with local Harford County organizations. The rain date is August 7.

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

Join us for fun around the parachute with songs, dance, and games.

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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

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.

Play session where toddlers explore and create using their senses. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Visit the HCAA mobile Food Pantry where bags of non-perishable food items will be available, while supplies last. Fresh produce will also be included when available. If there is inclement weather, service will be inside the library. HCAA staff are available to answer general questions and accept applications for all HCAA programs.

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

Enjoy a discussion of the picture book "Not Quite Narwhal" by Jessie Sima and make a narwhal themed craft. Registrants will receive a copy of the book, while supplies last. Each child attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

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!

Help us beautify the library's walkway with your artistic talent and our sidewalk chalk!

Join HCPL and spend intentional time in nature on a walk led by local non-profit Nature Worx. Participants will learn simple ways to reduce stress and improve their mood, connecting to nature using all of their senses. There will be fun giveaways for kids! Please meet at Mariner Point Park’s Welcome Center, wear sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothes. Children over 6, accompanied by parent or guardian, are welcome.  Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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

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

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

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 410-638-3608 to register.

Use your problem solving skills, and your knowledge of the Harry Potter books (and movies) to solve a series of puzzles and escape from a locked room. Registration is required. Please call the branch to secure a time slot. Registration for this program will begin on July 17th. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Enjoy a variety of nature-based, hands-on experiences and activities. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Create fun summer sculptures with air dry clay! Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Jarrettsville Friends of HCPL.

Let's go on a crafting adventure! Check out the craft we will be making on our social media pages, or see a sample in the branch. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Hang out at the Library! Play video and board games, make a craft, and have a great time with your friends!

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

Celebrate summer by creating your very own mason jar terrarium! Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Sing, dance, and play along during this interactive music performance. Experience guitar, ukulele, and percussion as you explore many different styles of music! Supported by the Darlington Friends of HCPL.

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.

It's time for some summer games! Try to find hidden pictures of them in the children's area of the library! This activity will run from August 1 to August 31.

Get moving! Chat with others about your current reads, discuss authors that you enjoy, and get recommendations on what to read next. Meet at Mariner Point Park, near the Welcome Center.

Birds are hiding in the library! Find them all and choose a prize when you have completed the quest! This activity will take place from August 1 - 17. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Visit the Edgewood Library this summer to hunt for our limited time Geocache - use the map and provided clues to add your name to the adventurers log and receive a small prize. Program runs from June 3 to August 31 during library hours.

Visit the Edgewood Library this summer to hunt for our limited time Geocache - a clue will be provided in the library to send you off on the adventure to add your name to the logbook. Program runs from June 3 to August 31, during library hours.

Come add a sticker to our board and see what adventure awaits you at the library. Available until the end of the Summer Reading Adventure.

Birds are hiding in the library for the month of August! Find them all and choose a prize when you have completed the quest.

We are collecting supplies for Birthday Bags that will be given away at the Harford Community Action Agency's food pantry, so even when budgets are tight, celebrating can still be fun! Items needed: Boxed cake mix, Canned icing, Vegetable oil, Candles, Sprinkles, Birthday cards, Foil cake pans, Cupcake liners, Fun party and paper goods. Donations will be accepted through August 10th. Thanks for bringing a smile to someone in need.

Put your sleuthing skills to the test by completing a scavenger hunt in our children's area to win a prize! This activity will run through the end of August.

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

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

Compete in library-themed games and activities, celebrating teamwork, literacy, and the spirit of the 2024 summer games!

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

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. A partnership with and presented by Point of Light Yoga. Each person attending must register prior to the event. 

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 preventative screenings accessible to the community.

Play this lively word game at the library!

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

Use your problem solving skills, and your knowledge of the Harry Potter books (and movies) to solve a series of puzzles and escape from a locked room. Registration is required. Please call the branch to secure a time slot. Registration for this program will begin on July 17th. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Explore the works and styles of famous artists and create your own masterpiece at our family art lab event!

Sing, dance, and play along during this interactive music performance. Experience guitar, ukulele, and percussion as you explore many different styles of music! In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held inside at the Aberdeen Library. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

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 410-692-7850 to register.

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 410-638-3608 to register.

Join us for a discussion of "Last House" by Jessica Shattuck.

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.

Take off on a story time adventure with books, songs, and activities about things that go! Each child attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

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

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

Sing, dance, and play along during this interactive music performance. Experience guitar, ukulele, and percussion as you explore many different styles of music! Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

A gentle approach to Yoga designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities.

Use teamwork to meet a challenge or two while showing off your creativity as you build with LEGOs®! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

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

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.

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

Mini golf fans, don't miss our indoor golf adventure! Please call 410-273-5608 to schedule a tee-time. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

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

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

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

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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.

Silly scientist Gregory May, a former Ringling Brothers performer and Port Discovery Children’s Museum educator, uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world, and the basic science that makes it work, in this interactive performance! Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Come enjoy a family friendly movie every Monday! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. This month's title is "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters.

Squish, sculpt, and explore playdough while encouraging creativity and fine motor skills. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Silly scientist Gregory May, a former Ringling Brothers performer and Port Discovery Children’s Museum educator, uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world, and the basic science that makes it work, in this interactive performance! Supported by the North Harford Friends of HCPL.

Come play a D&D adventure built especially with kids in mind. Each child attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL

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

A gentle approach to Yoga designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities set to summer tunes. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Silly scientist Gregory May, a former Ringling Brothers performer and Port Discovery Children’s Museum educator, uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world, and the basic science that makes it work, in this interactive performance! Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

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

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

Join fellow researchers and share techniques, tips & resources. This month we will learn about Find a Grave® and how it can be used in your genealogy research.

This class is a flow practice set to summer tunes 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.

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

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

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

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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

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

Silly scientist Gregory May, a former Ringling Brothers performer and Port Discovery Children’s Museum educator, uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world, and the basic science that makes it work, in this interactive performance! Supported by the Jarrettsville Friends of HCPL.

Join us for a discussion of Exiles by Jane Harper.

Visit the HCAA mobile Food Pantry where bags of non-perishable food items will be available, while supplies last. Fresh produce will also be included when available. If there is inclement weather, service will be inside the library. HCAA staff are available to answer general questions and accept applications for all HCAA programs.

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

Join us for a pop up craft! Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Silly scientist Gregory May, a former Ringling Brothers performer and Port Discovery Children’s Museum educator, uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world, and the basic science that makes it work, in this interactive performance! Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Make some crafts inspired by the wild animal kingdom! Each child attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

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!

Try out new games while also enjoying classics with your friends and family. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Silly scientist Gregory May, a former Ringling Brothers performer and Port Discovery Children’s Museum educator, uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world, and the basic science that makes it work, in this interactive performance! Supported by the Abingdon Friends of HCPL.

Enjoy outdoor games and a talent show given by previously auditioned summer reading participants. The program will be held outdoors at the Shamrock Park bandshell.

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. A partnership with and presented by Point of Light Yoga. Each person attending must register prior to the event. 

“I think I’m quite ready for another adventure” -Bilbo Baggins. Dive into the world of Middle Earth to fellowship with other enthusiasts and create unique thematic crafts! Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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

Explore faraway lands, sing shanties, and make a craft in this adventure themed story time series! Supported by the North Harford Friends of HCPL.

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

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

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 410-638-3608 to register.

Calling all gamers! Test your skills in this Nintendo Switch™ Tournament for all ages.

Gather to play board games, chess, checkers, etc. on our patio!

Let's go on a crafting adventure! Check out the craft we will be making on our social media pages, or see a sample in the branch. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

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

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

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

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

Richard Chizmar is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling novella, Gwendy’s Button Box and the popular “Boogeyman” series set locally in Harford County. He is also the founder/publisher of Cemetery Dance magazine and the Cemetery Dance Publications book imprint.

Get moving! Chat with others about your current reads, discuss authors that you enjoy, and get recommendations on what to read next. Meet at Mariner Point Park, near the Welcome Center.

Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. This month's title is "The Women" by Kristin Hannah.

Join HCPL and spend intentional time in nature on a walk led by local non-profit Nature Worx. Participants will learn simple ways to reduce stress and improve their mood, connecting to nature using all of their senses. There will be fun giveaways for kids! Please meet at Liriodendron Mansion, wear sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothes. Children over 6, accompanied by parent or guardian, are welcome.  Each person attending must register prior to the program.

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

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

Celebrate summer by making some classic camping-themed crafts.

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

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. A partnership with and presented by Point of Light Yoga. Each person attending must register prior to the event. 

Create beautiful pictures using your baby’s tiny hands and feet. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Join us for a discussion of "The Villa" by Rachel Hawkins.

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

Make a craft with other craft lovers. All supplies provided.

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

Help us beautify the library's walkway with your artistic talent and our sidewalk chalk!

Join representatives from Harford Community College to learn about their wide range of programs, including associate degrees, transfer options, and workforce training courses. Whether you're a high school student, a working professional seeking career advancement, or someone looking to explore new horizons, this event is perfect for you.

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.

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

Create beautiful pictures using your baby’s tiny hands and feet. Each child attending must register prior to the program

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

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

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

A gentle approach to Yoga designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities.

Play Bingo for fun and prizes. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Hear the story of comic book artist Jack Kirby, creator of many superheroes in the Marvel Universe, such as Spider-Man, Captain America, and Black Panther, and learn how to draw a Marvel or DC superhero! Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Hang out at the Library! Play video and board games, make a craft, and have a great time with your friends! Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

This is the night we open the library just for teens! Teens can play games, listen to music and have fun while the library is closed. Explore the art and science of boba tea making! *Please call the library for a parent permission slip* Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Rd., Whiteford, MD 21160. This month's title is "Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog" by W. Bruce Cameron.

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

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

Enjoy a story time around the campfire and then make a lantern craft! Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Meet up with fellow Pokémon Go players to walk a route around the library, catching Pokémon and spinning Pokestops as we go!

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

Come craft a toad abode for your yard with terra cotta pots and paint! You'll be providing the toads and frogs in your area with a valuable hiding spot. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Adventure begins at your library! Enjoy a talent show given by previously auditioned participants. Supported by Jarrettsville Friends of HCPL.

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

Make something that benefits a local community service organization when you visit StreamWorks. In August, we will be making Back to School care packages for Harford County Education Foundation. This program will run through August 17. Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

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

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

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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.

Learn all about agriculture from The Farmyard's farmers and meet more than five farm animals! Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Come enjoy a family friendly movie every Monday! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

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

Join us for a discussion of Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor.

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

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

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

Learn about science, music, math, and art concepts through hands-on activities and fun demonstrations!

Get moving and grooving with interactive songs and movement activities!

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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

Learn all about agriculture from The Farmyard's farmers and meet more than five farm animals! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Create beautiful pictures using your baby’s tiny hands and feet. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

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

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

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!

Come learn to play Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition. These sessions are ideal for new players, but all players are welcome to join.

Calling all brand new Kindergarteners! Join us to celebrate the leap into Kindergarten with stories and fun activities. Each child attending must register prior to the event. 

Hear a Farmyard story, meet a friend from the farm, and enjoy hands-on opportunities with agriculture. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Embrace your creative side using paper, fiber and more! All supplies provided. Each person attending must register prior to the event.

During this program you will learn about using the indigo plant for dyeing. Participants will use indigo leaves or powder to create a unique hand-dyed tote bag. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Sean Bolan's Irish Pub, 12 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014. This month's title is "Come and Get It" by Kiley Reid.

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

Join HCPL and spend intentional time in nature on a walk led by local non-profit Nature Worx. Participants will learn simple ways to reduce stress and improve their mood, connecting to nature using all of their senses. There will be fun giveaways for kids! Please meet at Mariner Point Park’s Welcome Center, wear sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothes. Children over 6, accompanied by parent or guardian, are welcome.  Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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

Read, sing and create a safari craft! Each Person Attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Jarrettsville Friends of HCPL.

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

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

Is your little one riding a school bus for the first time? Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft about the school bus. Then, we will climb aboard a real HCPS bus and look around to be ready for the first day of school. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Learn all about agriculture from The Farmyard's farmers and meet more than five farm animals! Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

Join us for a discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Join us for a discussion of "My Dad's Funnier Than Your Dad: Growing Up with Tim Conway in the Funniest House in America" by Kelly Conway.

Learn how to draw anime and manga characters step-by-step! No prior drawing is experience needed.

Come to the library and unwind with some quality Nintendo Switch™ time! Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

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

Let the games begin! Compete in a series of library-based games inspired by the popular Mr. Lemoncello book series! Each person participating in the games must register prior to the program. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL

Bold titles, Refreshing talk! Everyone's welcome! Abingdon Grill, 418 Constant Friendship Blvd, Abingdon, MD 21009. This month's title is "The Heiress" by Rachel Hawkins. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

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

Get moving! Chat with others about your current reads, discuss authors that you enjoy, and get recommendations on what to read next. Meet at Mariner Point Park, near the Welcome Center.

Put your sleuthing skills to the test by completing a scavenger hunt in our children's area to win a prize! This activity will run through the end of August.

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

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

Enjoy a variety of nature-based, hands-on experiences and activities.

Go on an adventure to find mythical creatures from around the world! Join us for this outdoor scavenger hunt to find all the hidden creatures.

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

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

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

Join us for a pop up craft! Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Participants at least 55 years of age meet for a spirited book discussion. This month's title is "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Please call the Chenowith Activity Center at 410-638-3260 to register.

Hear a Farmyard story, meet a friend from the farm, and enjoy hands-on opportunities with agriculture. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Go on a painting adventure! Follow along with Miss Hannah to create a masterpiece! Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Join us for crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. Learn to sew with some foundational stitches and techniques. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Bel Air friends of HCPL.

Join us for a discussion of "Secrets of a Summer Night" by Lisa Kleypas.

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.

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 410-638-3608 to register.

Bring your friends and share your performance skills and creative writing with poetry, acoustic music, and other talents.

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

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

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

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.

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. A partnership with and presented by Point of Light Yoga. Each person attending must register prior to the event. 

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.

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

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

Hear a Farmyard story, meet a friend from the farm, and enjoy hands-on opportunities with agriculture. Supported by the Darlington Friends of HCPL.

A gentle approach to Yoga designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities.

Get ready to splash, swirl, and soak your way to a masterpiece that's uniquely yours! Participants must bring their own article of clothing to dye. Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Teens, come play Nintendo Switch™ and board games, or hang out at the artists’ corner to sketch or paint a masterpiece. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Jarrettsville Friends of HCPL.

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

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

Lawns have been a tradition since our colonial days. But are lawns the best choice? Research across the USA shows that suburban turf is a water consumer, a maintenance time drain and a chemical-laden monoculture. Learn how to break the cycle!

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.

Learn everything you need to know to establish and raise a backyard hive or flock, plus get some hands on experience with a few friendly backyard fowl. Presented in part by Yvonne Wagner from the Susquehanna Beekeepers Association.

Enjoy building with LEGO® blocks while watching a family friendly movie. We supply the LEGO®(s) and you supply the imagination! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

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

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

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

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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.

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

Come enjoy a family friendly movie every Monday! Supported by the Joppa Friends of HCPL.

Your challenge: to build the coolest roller coaster. Design, build, and test the ultimate indoor roller coaster using a variety of building materials. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

Learn to crochet with a beginner project or work on an existing one with fellow crocheters. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Jarrettsville Friends of HCPL.

A gentle approach to Yoga 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.

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.

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

Join us for a discussion of "The confidante: the untold story of the woman who helped win WWII and shape modern America" by Christopher Gorham.

This class is a 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.

Join HCPL and spend intentional time in nature on a walk led by local non-profit Nature Worx. Participants will learn simple ways to reduce stress and improve their mood, connecting to nature using all of their senses. There will be fun giveaways for kids! Please meet at Shamrock Park, wear sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothes. Children over 6, accompanied by parent or guardian, are welcome.  Each person attending must register prior to the program.

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

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. A partnership with and presented by Point of Light Yoga. Each person attending must register prior to the event. 

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

Explore faraway lands, sing shanties, and make a craft in this adventure themed story time series! Supported by the North Harford Friends of HCPL.

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

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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

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

Play your own Minecraft world or play on ours against other teens in Harford County. Work as a team or on your own. See what all the hype is about.

Come to the library and unwind with some quality Nintendo Switch™ time! Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

Get yourself adventure-ready with this 3 part series on the basics of Dungeons & Dragons. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

Join us for crafting fun! All supplies will be provided. Each person attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Aberdeen Friends of HCPL.

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!

It's a quest for adventure, treasure, magic, and mayhem! Join a campaign run by a Dungeon Master from Critical Hit Games. All skills levels welcome. Each person attending must register prior to the program.

A great beach read is a must for summer! HCPL is excited to welcome acclaimed author Hannah McKinnon for an event dedicated to her newest title, "The Summer Club." Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand & Jennifer Weiner, this sharply written, refreshing new novel takes place at Mayhaven, an exclusive New England beach club that's long been the best-kept secret in Massachusetts. Ms. McKinnon will be joined in conversation with local author and Executive Director of the Harford County Bar Foundation, Jennifer Vido. Following the presentation, there will be Q&A with the author as well as a book signing and photo opportunity. We encouraged you to purchase "The Summer Club" at your favorite bookseller and bring it along for the author to sign.

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

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

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

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

Calling all brand-new Kindergarteners! Join us to celebrate the leap into Kindergarten with stories and fun activities. Each child attending must register prior to the event. Supported by the Havre de Grace Friends of HCPL.

Stop by to enjoy crafts, puzzles and games for all ability levels.

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 410-638-3608 to register.

What’s more awesome than getting new socks? Tie dyeing those new socks. Drop in to tie dye your own socks, while supplies last. Feel free to bring your own socks to customize too.

Join us for a discussion of "Georgie, All Along" by Kate Clayborn.

Join us for an afternoon discussion of "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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

Hang out with Pokémon fans for card trading and battles!

Time to hit the waves with a surfing-themed painting! All experience levels are welcome! Each person painting a picture must register prior to the program. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Get moving! Chat with others about your current reads, discuss authors that you enjoy, and get recommendations on what to read next. Meet at Mariner Point Park, near the Welcome Center.

Join us for a discussion of "The Woman They Could Not Silence" by Kate Moore

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

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

Cozy up with your little one for bounces, books, and music.

Celebrate summer by making some classic camping-themed crafts.

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

Visit the HCAA mobile Food Pantry where bags of non-perishable food items will be available, while supplies last. Fresh produce will also be included when available. If there is inclement weather, service will be inside the library. HCAA staff are available to answer general questions and accept applications for all HCAA programs.

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

Enjoy some fun board games with family and friends.

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

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

Join fellow researchers and share techniques, tips & resources.

Join us for a discussion of Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan.

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.

Get ready to have fun and make artistic (and messy!) creations using a variety of art supplies and techniques. Each child attending must register prior to the program.

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

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

A gentle approach to Yoga designed for all ages, body types, and physical abilities.

Fun for all ages! Build and create with a variety of blocks from LEGO®, DUPLO®, MagnaTiles® and more!

Families of children with special needs-use the library after hours, socialize with other families, and meet representatives from community services. Please register both adults and children attending.

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

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 Darlington Friends of HCPL.