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Branches	Central Branch					East Columbia Branch		Elkridge Branch			Glenwood Branch			Miller Branch				Savage Branch		Online Branch	Off Site
Rooms	Central Children's Classroom	Exhibit Space 2 (CEN)	Lobby (Central)	Maxine White Warfield Room	Teen Area (CEN)	ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)	ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E	DIY Design Studio	Elkridge Other Location	Seahorse Children's Classroom	Pindell Room	Studio A	Studio B	Ellicott Room	Lobby (Miller)	Miller Children's Classroom	Patapsco Room	Albert Einstein Classroom	Studio Classroom	Merriweather Online Classroom	No room assigned
All Day		This event is in the "Everyone" group Banned Books Week All Day 10/6–10/11 Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Exhibit Space 2 (CEN) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Censorship Is So 1984 -- Read for Your Rights! With the escalation in attempts to ban books in libraries, schools, and bookstores around the country, George Orwell’s cautionary tale 1984 serves a prescient warning about the danger							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 Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.	This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2, Fun, Ages 2-3, with an adult, 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 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.					This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2, Fun! (ages 2-3 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 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 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) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 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.
9:45am
10:00am			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 10:00am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Central 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: Central Branch Room: Lobby (Central) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
10:15am
10:30am						This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (All ages) 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: 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. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.				This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am 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: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.						This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2, Fun! (ages 2-3 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 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 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) 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 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.
10:45am
11:00am													This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tote-ally Against Banned Books (Cricut Class) 11:00am–1:00pm 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!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Banned Books Week in the Makerspace by turning a plain canvas tote into a rebellious reading accessory. Use the Cricut machine to customize a plain canvas tote.								This event is in the "Adults" group Plein Air Painting w/ J. Scott 11:00am–1:30pm Adults Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: This class will give participants the opportunity to strengthen their observational and artistic skills by painting landscape's outdoors and on-site.
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2:00pm				Talking Pictures 2:00pm–3:30pm Central Branch Closed Registration Required Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Registration Required Event Details: Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. We will be discussing A Real Pain. Please view the film in advance of the discussion.													This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Spackled Ghost Canvas 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: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Come gather with other crafty adults to conjure your own spirited ghost canvas! Using lightweight spackle and simple tools, craft a textured, 3D ghost scene inspired by trendy Halloween décor.
2:15pm
2:30pm						This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners: Build Kindergarten Skills (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 2:30pm–3:00pm 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 Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; Allow 20 minutes. Enhance cognitive thinking, small motor, eye hand coordination, cutting skills and much much more! Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
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!
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3:30pm							This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Afterschool Programming 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 Event Details: Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.
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4:00pm														This event is in the "Teens" group Illustrate with Procreate: Abstract Art 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?” Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own abstract illustration in the iPad app, Procreate. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
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5:00pm										This event is in the "Children" group ABC Spanish Club (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK 5:00pm–5:30pm 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: Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. If your child has "learn Spanish" in their New Year's Resolution, this is the perfect class for them.
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6:00pm	This event is in the "Children" group DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK) 6:00pm–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: Culture & Language Event Details: Bring a book or borrow one from the library! Participants will read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence!							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art in the Evening: Eerie Art Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Eerie Art Workshop: Enjoy a fun evening of art inspired by all things creepy and cute.							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Library 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Everyone Miller Branch 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: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.				This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Art Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Savage 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: Savage Branch Room: Studio Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!
6:15pm												This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 6:15pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults Glenwood 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: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.
6:30pm										This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun at Your Library (Families) 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: All ages. Allow 30 min.				This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Team (grades 3-5) registered 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required. Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately.							This event is in the "Adults" group Date change - The UnBook Reading Group: Banned Books Read-In 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: PLEASE NOTE: In October, we meet on Tuesday, October 7th, instead of our regular second Wednesday. The UnBook Reading Group: Banned Book Read-In
6:45pm																	This event is in the "Adults" group Spies, Lies, and Alibis Book Discussion Group 6:45pm–7:45pm 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: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond. Join us for discussion of the following titles:
7:00pm																		This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (families) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm 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: 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 "Adults" group 2026 Battle of the Books Information Meeting (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: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events Registration Required Event Details: Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2026. We thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication to this year’s battle!
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