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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Central Branch
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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)
9:30am–10:00am
Miller Branch
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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)
9:30am–10:30am
Savage Branch
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
All Together Now, Ages Everyone
10:00am–10:30am
Glenwood Branch
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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Central Branch
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 "Teens" group
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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
10:30am–4:00pm
Miller Branch
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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)
10:30am–11:00am
Miller Branch
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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Just For Me (3-6 years, independently) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Savage Branch
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Noontime Books--IN PERSON
12:00pm–1:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us for an in person discussion of Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy on December 18, 2025 12pm at the Central Branch.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch
12:30pm–2:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
DIY & Makerspace,
Health & Wellness,
Race, Equity & Inclusion,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Branch
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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Teen Spot
3:00pm–5:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Studio Classroom
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with a variety of arts and crafts, activities, video games and board games. Meet other teens while having a free snack and hanging out at the library.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Teen Afterschool Programming
3:30pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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 "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Elem'Up
3:45pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Illustrate a Winter Scene in Procreate
4:00pm–5:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Celebrate the winter season! Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own winter scene in the iPad app, Procreate. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
English Conversation Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
Savage Branch
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Teen Action Board (Ages 11-18)
6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance
Event Details:
Ages 11-18. 60 min. RG: Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome.
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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
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
East Columbia 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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Tabletop Gaming Paradise
6:00pm–7:45pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
East Columbia Other Location
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
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!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Everyone
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Lego Master Build
6:00pm–7:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
DIY & Makerspace,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Unleash Your Inner Master Builder at East Columbia Library!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Pajama Time (All Ages) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
Central Branch
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 "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)
6:30pm–7:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Dec 18: Abundance by Ezra Klein
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Winter Clay Creations: A Two-Part Air Dry Clay Workshop (ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult)
6:30pm–7:15pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
Ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
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
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Third Thursday Trivia: Quiz-mas Cheer
6:30pm–7:45pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Get ready to sleigh the questions at our holiday trivia extravaganza! Invite your friends, form a team, or fly solo—everyone’s welcome to play! Not ready to jump in? No problem! Come cheer, watch, and learn.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Gingerbread Hunt (all ages, with adult)
6:30pm–7:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Run, run, as fast as you can, you can't catch the gingerbread man! Listen to a classic tale and then follow the clues to see if you can catch the speedy gingerbread cookie.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Online Branch
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Dec 18: Abundance by Ezra Klein
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Happy Holidays, Dino! (families) TK
7:00pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Families; 30 min. Ticket required. Enjoy various dinosaur themed holiday stories and a craft! Then, take a picture with our holiday dinosaur! Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
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