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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	Maxine White Warfield Room	Teen Area (CEN)	No room assigned	ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)	ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)	ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E	Belmont / Hockley Room	DIY Design Studio	Elkridge Other Location	Hockley Room	Seahorse Children's Classroom	Pindell Room	Studio B	Avalon Room	Ellicott Room	Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms	Miller Children's Classroom	Abacus Classroom	Albert Einstein Classroom	Carl Sagan Conference Room	Adult Online Classroom
All Day											This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Now on View: Choosing to Participate All Day Teens, Adults Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Us or Them? Upstander or Bystander?
9:30am			This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) 9:30am–10:00am 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: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Free ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.											This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now, Ages Everyone, TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 "Children" group Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed 9:30am–10:00am 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 Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) 9:30am–10:30am 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.
9:45am
10:00am												This event is in the "Children" group Animals & Friends with the Maryland Zoo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 10:00am–10:30am 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: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 2-5, with adult. 30 min. Ticket required. Animals move in all kinds of ways. Some fly, some slither, some climb. Meet a few Zoo animals and learn how they move. Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.					This event is in the "Adults" group Pins and Needles 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm. Adults, ages 18+.
10:15am
10:30am			This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) 10:30am–11:00am 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: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Free ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.		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 East Columbia 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: East Columbia 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		This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3) 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: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 2-3. 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 Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed 10:30am–11:00am 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 independently) TK 10:30am–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: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6 independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.
10:45am
11:00am
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm						This event is in the "Adults" group German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required 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:
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm
1:15pm
1:30pm										This event is in the "Adults" group Sewing Machine Basics 1:30pm–3:00pm 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: Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.
1:45pm
2:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Works: Book Vase 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: 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 Classroom Ready (Ages 3-5, RG) 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed 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 Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 years; 30 mins. RG, Registration required.							This event is in the "Adults" group Bingo Social 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. This will be the final Bingo event in this series.							This event is in the "Adults" group What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat 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: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required 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.
2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Takeover (ages 11-18) 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Teen Area (CEN) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 11-18. Drop-in. Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!											This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Space (ages 11-17) 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group 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 crafts!
3:15pm
3:30pm								This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Programs 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Join us for activities and events in our new teen zone! Check out our calendar for details. Afternoon Snack available to youth 18 and under, sponsored by Good Harvest
3:45pm
4:00pm																							This event is in the "Adults" group German Conversation Club (Online) 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required 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!
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm
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
5:15pm
5:30pm																					This event is in the "Children" group Math Makers (8-11 years) TK 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 8-11; 60 min. Ticket required. Back-to-school brain building; explore math concepts through books, games, and activities. You're welcome to attend any or all sessions! Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
5:45pm
6:00pm	This event is in the "Teens" group School Year Planning & Organizing (Ages 14-18) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required 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: CEN Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: Ages 14-18. 60 minutes. RG: Registration required.						This event is in the "Children" group Clay Creations: A Two-Part Air Dry Clay Workshop (ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult) RG 6:00pm–7:00pm Children East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed 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: Art, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult. 60 minutes. Registration required.					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group HCPSS College Application Parent/Student Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: College & Trade Schools Event Details: College Application Parent/Student Session						This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group World Languages Cafe 6:00pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required 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 6 - 7:45 pm.					This event is in the "Adults" group Warning Graphic Content (Online) 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 6 - 7 pm.
6:15pm
6:30pm		This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (All Ages) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm 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. Free ticket required.											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.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Video Game Trivia Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Glenwood 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: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Test your video game knowledge in a Jeopardy style game of trivia. Open to those who play video games casually and those who consider themselves experts. Registration is recommended but not required.	This event is in the "Children" group Back to School Bingo (all ages) ticketed 6:30pm–7:15pm 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: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages. 45 min. Ticket required. Celebrate the start of the new year with a few rounds of BINGO! Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the start of class.
6:45pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
7:30pm

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