This event is in the "Children" group

All Together Now, Ages Everyone, TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
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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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Miller Branch
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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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Central Branch
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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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

9:30am–10:30am
Children
Savage Branch
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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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Just For Me (3-6 years independently) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
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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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Miller Branch
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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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Central Branch
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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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Artist Open Workshop w/ J. Scott

11:00am–1:30pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is an open workshop for artist's to work on a 2D art project of their choosing. The mediums supported in this workshop are:

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
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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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Spot

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Central Branch
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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

Acrylic Pour

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

READY, SET, POUR!  Using paint, pouring medium, and canvases, learn about how chemistry and fluid dynamics can create amazing works of art.

Registration required. Grades 6-12. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

*Please note new location* Bauder Book Talk - Dhonielle Clayton and Ashley Woodfolk

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

**Please note new location: Due to facilities issues at HCLS East Columbia Branch, this event will take place at the East Columbia 50+ Center at 4:30 pm on November 6, 2025.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Open
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
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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Is It AI? (6-11 years) RG

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Play a fun trivia game to learn how to identify AI generated images. Prizes for winners!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mini Pumpkin Floral Arrangements

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come gather with other crafty adults and make your own Mini Pumpkin Floral Arrangement.

No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a beautiful, festive centerpiece! 

Materials provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Advanced Anime Association

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Gathering: ERCC Salon Series

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Gathering, a new monthly salon series hosted at the Equity Resource Center & Collection, is inspired by the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance and 1860's Paris.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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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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Pajama Time (All Ages) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Central Branch
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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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Power Up with Reading (grades 2-5) ticketed

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Grades 2-5.  45 min. Ticket required.  

Celebrate Children's Book Week with Dog Man and Friends!  Draw comics, solve puzzles, and play Dog Man Bingo.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Celebrate Native and Indigenous Heritage Month with Uhwachi-Reh Dance Troupe

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Off Site
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Native and Indigenous Heritage Month with a performance by Uhwachi-Reh Native American Dance Troupe! Accompanied with traditional song, the group performs dances that reflect Native cultural traditions and history.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tool Thursday: Miter and Table Saw

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the wide variety of power tools you may borrow from the DIY Education Center every first Thursday. We will discuss and demonstrate applications, safe use, and accessories you may need.