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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events,
History & Genealogy,
Parents & Educators,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
12
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
Jun
12
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
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
Jun
12
2025
Thu
All Together Now (families) 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
All Together Now
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
12
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
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK
10:30am–11:00am
Glenwood Branch
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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
Jun
12
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
Jun
12
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
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 "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
12
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:
Creativity Study Room (East Columbia)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels. Meeting Times:
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Craft Works: Macrame Rainbow
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
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Bingo Social
2:00pm–4:00pm
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:
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
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Sewing Machine Skills: Hemming
2:00pm–3:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
DIY Design Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
Join us in the DIY Studio to learn how to hem clothing with a sewing machine. We will cover preparing your fabric, double-fold hem and blind stitch hem. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
12
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio B
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
12
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
12
2025
Thu
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,
Art, Movies & Music
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
12
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:
Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting! Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
12
2025
Thu
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:
DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Father's Day Keychains with the Laser Cutter (Ages 8+)
6:00pm–8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio B
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own custom keepsake from a drawing that you make in class. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Encore Cinema
6:30pm–8:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
East Columbia Other Location
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:
ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen! Doors open at 6:15pm at the 50+ Center, 6610 Cradlerock Way.
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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
Jun
12
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 "Children" group
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Math Lab: Penny Pinchers' Party [3rd-5th grade] TK
6:30pm–7:15pm
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Ticket required.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Pajama Time (All Ages) TK
7:00pm–7:30pm
Central Branch
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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
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
Jun
12
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 Room
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
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Warning Graphic Content (Online)
7:00pm–8:00pm
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:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm. June 12 I Hate This Place by Kyle Starks
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