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

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

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

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

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.

3, 2, Fun (Ages 2-3, with an adult) TK

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

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

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

11:30am - 12:00pm
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:

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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

ELKS Excellent Reads

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Funny Story by Emily Henry

Seed Collection, Processing, and Germination for Native Plants

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Buying plants can be expensive! Come learn from a Master Gardener about how to harvest your own seeds and legally and responsibly collect seeds in the wild.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
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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.

 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, 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.

 

Talking: Pictures

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. 

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 board games!

Teen Spot

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.

Drop ins welcome!

Game Spot at East Columbia

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

Video Gaming & Chill

4:15pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!

Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
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Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG

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

3rd-5th grade.  45 min.  Registration required. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Mah Jongg Meet Up

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
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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:

March 22 & 25

April 8 & 22

May 13 & 27

Pajama Time (families) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
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.

Eclectic Evenings Meeting (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

Join for a discussion of the following title:

Meet Battle of the Books 2025 authors: Victoria Jamieson and Matt Phelan (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Join a 45-60 minute webinar, live online Q&A via Zoom, with author Victoria Jamieson and Matt Phelan. When you register you have the opportunity to submit questions for the authors.

Rescheduled to April 8th: Career Support: Headshots for You (Elkridge)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
Required
Event Details:

Get a free headshot photo at the Elkridge Branch!