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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Banned Books Week
All Day
10/6–10/11
Central Branch
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
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Now on View: Choosing to Participate
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?
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This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Central Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
All Together Now, Ages Everyone, TK
9:30am–10:00am
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
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed
9:30am–10:00am
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
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)
9:30am–10:30am
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
Oct
9
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:
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+.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Central Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
10:30am–4:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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
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Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
9
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG
10:30am–11:30am
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Belmont Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed
10:30am–11:00am
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
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Just For Me (3-6 years independently) TK
10:30am–11:00am
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 independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.
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Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
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 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
Oct
9
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
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Branch
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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–4:30pm
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 crafts!
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Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Teen Afterschool Programming
3:30pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
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
Oct
9
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:
Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
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 "Children" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10) TK
5:30pm–6:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ages 5-10; allow 20 minutes. Ticket and book required. Bring a book or borrow one of ours! Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
National History Day Thesis Workshop
6:00pm–7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools,
History & Genealogy
Event Details:
A solid thesis is the foundation for any NHD project.
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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
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Prompt Like a Pro: Prompt Engineering for Better AI Output
6:00pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance,
College & Trade Schools,
Community Events,
Parents & Educators,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Whether you're brand new to AI or just want to get better results, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to craft clear, effective prompts that make AI tools work smarter for you and generate b
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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
Oct
9
2025
Thu
World Languages Cafe
6:00pm–7:45pm
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 6 - 7:45 pm.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Page Turners Book Club (grades 4-5) registered
6:00pm–7:00pm
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:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Grades 4-5. 60 min. Registration required. Registration begins September 18.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
TinkerCad-emy: Personal Seal/Stamp
6:00pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Studio Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
The art of letter writing by hand also includes sealing your letter with a custom wax seal that represents you. Design your own personal seal and have it 3D printed so you can seal your letters with style! Not fastening many letters closed?
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Warning Graphic Content (Online)
6:00pm–7:00pm
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 6 - 7 pm. October 9 Bad Gateway by Simon Hanselmann
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Pajama Time (All Ages) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
Central Branch
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.
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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
Oct
9
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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