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Branches	Central Branch				East Columbia Branch			Elkridge Branch				Glenwood Branch	Miller Branch				Savage Branch			Online Branch
Rooms	CEN Studio	Central Children's Classroom	Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space	Maxine White Warfield Room	East Columbia Other Location	ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)	ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)	DIY Design Studio	Grist Mill Conference Room	Hockley Room	Seahorse Children's Classroom	Pindell Room	No room assigned	Ellicott Room	Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms	Miller Children's Classroom	Abacus Classroom	Albert Einstein Classroom	Carl Sagan Conference Room	No room assigned	Book Clubs
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10:00am																	This event is in the "Children" group Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) 10:00am–11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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.
10:15am										This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Picture Book Parade Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities.						This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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.		This event is in the "Children" group Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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.
10:30am							This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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.					This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now, Summer Reading Adventures (Everyone) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
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11:15am										This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Picture Book Parade Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities.
11:30am																This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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.		This event is in the "Children" group Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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.
11:45am
12:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Noontime Books--IN PERSON 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an in person discussion of The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich on August 21st, 2025, 12pm at the Central Branch.
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2:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Works: Resin Coasters 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Explore Art: Vincent van Gogh Starry Night (ages 3-5 w/adult) TK 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning Event Details: Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night is one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. Participants will learn the story behind it and then create a magical painting of their own! Dress for mess.						This event is in the "Adults" group Sewing Skills: How to Repair Clothing 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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 Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of clothing repair to extend the lifetime of your clothing. We will cover how to restitch a seam, repair hems, and patch tears. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills.			This event is in the "Children" group Tetra Tower STEAM Challenge (ages 6-10) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10; 45 minutes. Ticket required. Try your hand at Tetra Tower, a fun block stacking balance game. Carefully choose and place 3-D tetris-style blocks without tipping the tower!			This event is in the "Adults" group Light but not Fluffy 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm
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2:30pm							This event is in the "Children" group Crafternoon (all ages/families) TK 2:30pm–3:30pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ticket required. All ages/families. Allow 30 min. Drop-in and make some fun crafts.
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3:00pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Egg Drop Engineering Eggstravaganza (ages 9-12) 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 9 - 12. Registration required. Work in teams to develop a successful design for a device that allows an egg to survive being dropped. Contact with eggs may occur.
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5:00pm																			This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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 Registration Required 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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6:00pm															This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Summer Reading: Celebrate Libraries! 6:00pm–8:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Join us to celebrate 85 years of the Library and all things summer reading with activities for all ages!
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6:30pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Cycle of Segregation: A Two-Part Book Discussion 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Cycle of Segregation: Book Discussion – Part One Two-part series: Aug 21 & Aug 28		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Tabletop Gaming Paradise 6:30pm–8:30pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: East Columbia Other Location Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: East Columbia Branch Library welcomes gamers to our branch. Join us for an evening of thrilling dice rolls and dire card draws. Explore our tabletop games collection or bring your own to share!						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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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7:00pm		This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (All Ages) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.				This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Aug 21: Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides			This event is in the "Adults" group Thursday Next Book Club 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: We will be discussing The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave											This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group THROWBACK TRIVIA: 85 YEARS OF REWIND! 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: You can play our Kahoot from now until August 31! Test your knowledge and compete for the top spot! We're celebrating the library’s 85th anniversary with a blast from the past — and you're invited to play along!	This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Aug 21: Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides
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