Clean up from Author event

9:00am - 11:00am
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
This event is in the "Children" group.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

National Unicorn Day (Ages 3+ with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Everyone
Glenwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Celebrate the myth and magic of unicorns. Enjoy stories, activities and crafts. Unicorn attire encouraged.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
East Columbia Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
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.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Forest-themed Book of Secrets

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Create a forest-themed Book of Secrets with thick cardstock, patterned paper, fibrous paper, mini-die cuts, stamps, ink, and matchbooks.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Unicorn Party! (families) TK

11:30am - 12:15pm
Children
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Families; 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate National Unicorn Day with stories, activities, and crafts! Snap a pic with our unicorn character. Costumes welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group.

ORK in the Community

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Mobile Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

We hope to see you at the Howard County Family Support Center (9790 Patuxent Woods Dr., Columbia, MD, 21046) from 11:30am to 12:30pm!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-5; 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 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) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
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.

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children
Central Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

LITTLE LEARNERS

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins.  Ticket required.

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them.  Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

All Together Now (families) TK

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
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 "Adults" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series.

TO BE RESCHEDULED: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A REQUEST FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Spot

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game Spot at East Columbia

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

ORK in the Community

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Mobile Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

We hope to see you at Deep Run Park (6551 Deep Run Pkwy, Elkridge, MD 21075) from 4:00-5:00pm!

¡Esperamos verte en Deep Run Park (6551 Deep Run Pkwy, Elkridge, MD 21075) de 4:00-5:00pm!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Movie Magic Cosmetics: Wounds

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Movie Magic cosmetics

This event is in the "Children" group.

Elementary Math Explorers (ages 6-10) TK

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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, available FREE at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before class start time.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Hour of Code (8-11 years) RG

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Portrait Painting w/ J. Scott

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

This art class will teach participants how to paint a portrait. Participants will learn techniques on enlarging, composition, replicating light, under painting, brush selection, and more.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

1st-4th grade.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Learn all about the history of ship travel and the sinking of the Titanic. Includes stories, activities, and a craft.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Heavy Medals Book Club (grades 4-5) RG

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. RG, Registration required. 60 minutes.

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

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The UnBook Reading Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Closed
Required
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

 

The UnBook Reading Group

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club (in-person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm. 

 

March 12: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club (online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8 pm. 

 

March 12: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Works: A Conversation with Denise Williams

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
Required
Event Details:

WIN A FREE BOOK!

Attend the event for a chance to enter the raffle and win! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class (in-person)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (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