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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Activities (families-drop in)
All Day
5/1–5/11
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Central Other Location
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Families, drop-in. 45 minutes. Drop-in anytime May 1st-11th and celebrate the excitement of Star Wars with DIY crafts, bookmarks and scavenger hunts. Prove yourself to be a true Jedi and you may be knighted.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult)
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
May
7
2026
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
May
7
2026
Thu
Baby's Play Date (Infant - 23 months, with adult)
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:
Infant - 23 months, with adult; 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
May
7
2026
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
Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 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
May
7
2026
Thu
Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult)
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 "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
May
7
2026
Thu
3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 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:
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
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
10:30am–4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
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
May
7
2026
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
May
7
2026
Thu
Just for Me (Ages 3-6, independently)
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. Name tag required.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
7
2026
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
May
7
2026
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
May
7
2026
Thu
Social Media Professionalism Work for Teens
3:30pm–5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance,
College & Trade Schools
Event Details:
Learn how your online presence can impact your future. This workshop covers social media do’s and don’ts and how to use platforms in a positive, professional way. Presented by Howard County Workforce Development.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Elem'Up
3:45pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
Walter Dean Myers
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
7
2026
Thu
English Conversation Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes,
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Teens,
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
7
2026
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
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Debate Academy: Master Public Speaking
6:00pm–7:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Hockley Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Calling all Middle School Students! Want to enhance your public speaking skills? Practice speech and debate in a safe space to prepare for high school level competitions.
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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
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Mother's Day Pendants with the Laser
6:00pm–8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio B
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Advanced Anime Association
6:00pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events
Event Details:
Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
7
2026
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Pajama Time (ages 0-5+ with adult) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Pajama Time
Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 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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