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Branches	Central Branch			East Columbia Branch			Elkridge Branch			Glenwood Branch	Miller Branch					Savage Branch		Online Branch
Rooms	Central Children's Classroom	Maxine White Warfield Room	Teen Area (CEN)	ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)	Marvin Thomas Room	ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E	Elkridge Studio	Seahorse Children's Classroom	Elkridge Branch	Studio B	Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms	Lobby (Miller)	Miller Children's Classroom	Miller Other Location	Tech Lab (MIL)	Albert Einstein Classroom	Studio Classroom	Adult Online Classroom	Book Clubs
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9:30am								This event is in the "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 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 Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
9:45am
10:00am
10:15am
10:30am				This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: 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. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.				This event is in the "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 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 Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
10:45am
11:00am				This event is in the "Children" group Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult) TK 11:00am–11:30am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min.					This event is in the "Teens" group FNAF at the LIBRARY! - AR Scavenger Hunt 11:00am–5:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: The lights flicker. A faint laugh echoes between the stacks.
11:15am
11:30am								This event is in the "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 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.
11:45am
12:00pm
12:15pm
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1:30pm				This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 1:30pm–2:00pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: 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. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.				This event is in the "Children" group Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm–2:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Just for Me Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
1:45pm
2:00pm		This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.		This event is in the "Children" group Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult) TK 2:00pm–2:30pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min.									This event is in the "Children" group All By Myself (ages 4-6) ticketed 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning All by Myself Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
2:15pm
2:30pm																This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (families) TK 2:30pm–3:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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.
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 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 Autumn Luminaries 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Glenwood Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Cast away the darkness of longer nights with paper lanterns. Use the Cricut to cut and assemble fall themed luminaries. All materials provided. This class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. Registration is required.							This event is in the "Teens" group Crochet Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Savage Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Studio Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Relax after school at Crochet Club - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with a variety of cozy, crochet crafts. Meet other teens while having a free snack and hanging out at the library. Drop ins welcome!
3:15pm
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 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Elkridge Teen Silent Book Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs, Health & Wellness Event Details: Looking to find a community of fellow readers, but intimidated by traditional book clubs? Put down your phone, pick up a book, and spend quality time with fellow book lovers – no homework or chit chat required!
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4:15pm
4:30pm	This event is in the "Children" group Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club (Grades 3-5) RG 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. 60 minutes. RG, registered.	This event is in the "Children" group Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (Grades K5-3rd) RG 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.
4:45pm
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6:00pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch (Ages 11-21) 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: For Teens Ages 11-21 with learning/developmental disabilities. Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. This month’s theme: AUTUMN GRATITUDE Registration is required.			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages. Allow 30 min. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!				This event is in the "Adults" group Battle of the Books 2026 Mandatory Coaches' Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms 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!	Battle of the Books 2026 Book Distribution 6:00pm–8:00pm Miller Branch Open Registration Required Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Battle of the Books teams may pick up their free set of books at the In-Person Mandatory Coaches' Meeting. Please be aware that the building closes at 8PM sharp, so we intend to start wrapping up distribution at 7:45PM.	This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class (in-person) 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen D&D Club - Tech Lab 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens Miller Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Tech Lab (MIL) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are moving to the Avalon Room and will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis. Doors open 15 minutes before game time.			This event is in the "Adults" group Intermediate Korean (online) 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Space is still available in this class.
6:15pm
6:30pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Cookbook Corner at East Columbia Branch 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month.												This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Book Club (in-person) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Savage Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Studio Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.		This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Book Club (online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.
6:45pm														This event is in the "Adults" group Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group 6:45pm–7:45pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Other Location Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman. We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings! Join us for a discussion of the following books:
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Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are moving to the Avalon Room and will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.

Doors open 15 minutes before game time.