3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years 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.

Event Details:


 

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns 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.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

Summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Summer- themed stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. 

Terrific Tuesdays (Ages 18 mos - 3 years with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years 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.

Event Details:


 

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Savage Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type:
Required
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

HCPSS Summer Food Site - East Columbia

12:30pm - 2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

To continue meeting the growing need to feed hungry children and families and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months, the Howard County Public School System -HCPSS- continues its free summer meal program

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

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.

 

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

Tuesday Movie Matinee: The Boys in the Boat (PG-13, 2023)

2:00pm - 4:15pm
Miller Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our exciting Summer Movie Matinee series, featuring action-packed films every fourth Tuesday of the month!

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

 

DIY Summer Picture Frames (ages 6-10, TK)

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-10, 45 min - 1hr. TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Juguemos Con Letras (Ages 6-12) TK

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 6-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únase a un tiempo de diversión jugando Scrabble y juegos de Lapiz y Papel en Español.

STEAM Team [ages 7-10] RG

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Miller Branch
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Mah Jongg Meet Up

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

July 9 and 23

August 13 and 27

Pajama Time (families) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

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.

Teen SILENT Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Health & Wellness, Parents & Educators
Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 | No registration needed, but you can register for a reminder | Each student could earn 2 Summer Reading Raffle Tickets!

Craft Works: Pressed Flower Suncatcher

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

This month, create a Pressed Flower Suncatcher!

We're Jammin': Ukulele Strum & Sing-along

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Join us for a ukulele strum!  We'll play popular tunes with easy chords.  Whether you have experience or have just started playing the uke, you're welcome to join our group strum-along!

 

World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia 50+Center (in person)

7:00pm - 8:45pm
East Columbia Branch
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045