Cancelled

CANCELLED/Practice Digital Exam

10:00am - 1:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

This class is cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

Children's Discovery Fair 2025 - Wiggle, Learn & Grow (Ages 3-5)

10:00am - 1:00pm
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Celebrate Howard County’s Month of the Young Child at the 2025 Children's Discovery Fair.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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. 
 

 

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

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. 
 

 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

OUTDOOR All Together Now (families)

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Patio Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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. 
 

 

Outdoor classes may be cancelled or moved indoors without notice due to unfavorable weather, air quality, or ground conditions at the class site. We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you to the class.

All Together Now, (Everyone) TK

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

 

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Event Details:

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

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
Event Details:

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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ask A Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

 

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

Howard County Seed Library

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Branch
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.

Chemistry In The Library: Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (ages 7 & up; ages 7-8 with adult) RG

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

60 minutes. Ages 7 and up (ages 7-8 with adult). Registration required.

Theme: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!

Teen Action Board

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Required
Event Details:

Connect with your community by collaborating with other TAB members and library staff to make the library a better place for teens!

Computer Games & Mentoring Series (Ages 8-10), TK

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Biz Kidz Academy presents while playing computer games, participants will engage in fun breakout groups and teams to discuss social topics, take quizzes, and earn rewards – all while being mentored and building reading and math skills.&nb

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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. 
 

 

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

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. 
 

 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

Project Wild: Animal Tracks Identification (families) TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Families; 30 min. Ticket required.

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

Earth Rocks! Introduction to Geology (ages 6-10) TK

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. 1 hour. Ticket required.

Earth Rocks! Come learn all about the three different types of rock making up Earth's crust and how they form.  Learn how to identify minerals and create a volcanic explosion!

Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.

Cancelled

Teen Advisory Board

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Event Details:

Exercise leadership by recommending additions to the teen collections, helping the community, and planning events in cooperation with an Elkridge Teen Instructor.

Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs with the Laser Cutter

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Take STEM learning into real-world applications. Create your own edge-lit acrylic sign in the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees must register for the class.

Teen Live!: Fun & Games (ages 11-17)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 11-17. Registration required.