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Description:
Closed for Professional Development at Savage.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Time for Us (ages 18-35 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
Time for Us
Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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| 10:00am |
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| 10:15am |
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult)
10:30am–11:00am
East Columbia Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Time for Us (ages 18-35 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
Time for Us
Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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| 10:45am |
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| 11:00am |
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult)
11:00am–11:30am
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:
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.
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| 11:15am |
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| 11:30am |
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| 11:45am |
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| 12:00pm |
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| 12:15pm |
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| 12:30pm |
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| 12:45pm |
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| 1:00pm |
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| 1:15pm |
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| 1:30pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult)
1:30pm–2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK
1:30pm–2:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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.
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| 1:45pm |
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| 2:00pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult)
2:00pm–2:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
All By Myself (ages 4-6)
2:00pm–2:30pm
Miller Branch
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.
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| 2:15pm |
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| 2:30pm |
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| 2:45pm |
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| 3:00pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
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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| 3:15pm |
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| 3:30pm |
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| 3:45pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
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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| 4:00pm |
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| 4:15pm |
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| 4:30pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club (Grades 3-5) RG
4:30pm–5:30pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Central Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. 60 minutes. RG, registered.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (Grades K5-3rd) RG
4:30pm–5:30pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.
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| 4:45pm |
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| 5:00pm |
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| 5:15pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Writing Your Story (3 Part Series)
5:30pm–6:30pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Event Details:
In this three week program, we will work on our own stories together, setting goals and learning about what makes for powerful stories. We will discuss openings, plot, character, and revision together.
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| 5:45pm |
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| 6:00pm |
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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
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)
6:00pm–7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
English Conversation Class
6:00pm–8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
The English Conversation Class (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
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Teen D&D Club
6:00pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Due to its popularity, we 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
English Conversation Class
6:00pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes,
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
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Adults,
Everyone
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Howard County Seed Library
6:00pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Introduction to 3D Printing Using MakerBot
6:15pm–7:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio A
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch
6:30pm–7:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's cuisine is Southwestern.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Nonfiction Book Club (online)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Online Branch
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group
6:45pm–7:45pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Patapsco Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
21
2026
Wed
Shall Not be Denied or Abridged: The Right to Vote in America
7:00pm–8:00pm
Online Branch
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events,
Book Clubs,
Community Events,
History & Genealogy
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