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This event is in the "Teens" group
04/21/2025 @ 10:00am–05/09/2025 @ 1:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr-May
2025
Teen Internship
04/21/2025 @ 10:00am–05/09/2025 @ 1:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance,
Community Events
Event Details:
We are seeking motivated teens to join a 15-month planning committee. Together, you’ll co-design the exciting 9,000 sq ft expansion of Howard County Library System Elkridge Branch, creating a dynamic new space just for teens!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
English For Beginning Language Learners-Adult (In-Person)
10:00am–12:00pm
Central Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Event Details:
Our classes are full through June, but you can enroll for the Fall semester now. Secure your seat by emailing prolit@hclibrary.org today!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Pins and Needles
10:00am–12:00pm
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Join other adults (18+) who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)
10:00am–11:00am
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Abacus Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Early Learning
Event Details:
Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
ESL - English Language Learning - Beginning to Advanced - (virtual)
10:00am–12:00pm
Online Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Event Details:
Our classes are full through June, but you can enroll for the Fall semester now. Secure your seat by emailing prolit@hclibrary.org today!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK
10:15am–10:45am
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Play Partners
Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Just For Me (3-6 years independently) TK
10:15am–10:45am
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
May
8
2025
Thu
3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
East Columbia Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK
10:30am–11:00am
Glenwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Play Partners
Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK
11:30am–12:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Play Partners
Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK
11:30am–12:00pm
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Play Partners
Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
German Conversation Club (In-Person)
12:00pm–1:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Craft Works: Cactus Rock Painting
2:00pm–3:30pm
Central Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Bingo Social
2:00pm–4:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat
2:00pm–3:00pm
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events,
Book Clubs,
Community Events
Event Details:
Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Game Spot at East Columbia
3:30pm–6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Bored after school? Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room. Ages 11-18. Drop in. Afternoon Snacks available to youth 18 and under, sponsored by Good Harvest
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Cancelled
Teens
Savage Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Cancelled
AV Lab
4:00pm–6:00pm
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
AV Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events
Event Details:
AV Lab Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor. No registration required. Grades 6-12.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
German Conversation Club (Online)
4:00pm–5:00pm
Online Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Adult Online Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. Meet via Zoom every second Thursday of the month at 4 PM.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Savage Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Cancelled
English Conversation Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Culture & Language
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
English For Beginning Language Learners-Adult (In-Person)
6:30pm–8:30pm
Central Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Event Details:
This in-person class is for adult English language learners at the beginning level. It meets on Tuesday & Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Orientation and testing are required for all participants.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Early Learning
Pajama Time
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Your Story to Tell: The Art and Craft of Memoir
6:30pm–8:30pm
Online Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events
Event Details:
Author Peter Bacho teaches the basics of writing a memoir and helps participants hone their techniques.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Pajama Time (All Ages) TK
7:00pm–7:30pm
Central Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Cancelled
Teens
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
8
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Nourish Teens -- Practical Application Through Workshops
7:00pm–8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
World Languages Cafe
7:00pm–8:45pm
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, beginning in September on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2025
Thu
ESL - English Language Learning - Beginning to Advanced (virtual)
7:00pm–9:00pm
Online Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Event Details:
This virtual class is for adult English language learners at the beginning to advanced levels. There will be separate sections for each level. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm-9pm.
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