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

10:00am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

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

3, 2, Fun

Ages 2-3 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.

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 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.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (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, 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.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

All Together Now, Summer Reading Adventures (Everyone) TK

10:30am–11:00am
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. 
 

 

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (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, 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
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

3, 2, Fun

Ages 2-3 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.

Mario Kart Races (ages 11 - 13)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Teens
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 11 - 13. Registration required.

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

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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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.

Ukulele Summer Jam [ages 7 and up with adult] TK

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Ages 7 and up with adult.  60 min.  Ticket required.

Let's jam with the ukulele! Bring your own or borrow one of ours.  Other simple instruments will be provided if you just want to play them and sing along.

Mario Kart Races (ages 11 - 13)

3:15pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 11 - 13. Registration required.

Anime Trivia Night (ages 13+)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your anime knowledge at Glenwood Branch’s Anime Trivia Night! Registration is recommended but not required. 

Reduction Printmaking for Beginners w/ J. Scott

6:00pm–8:30pm
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, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this introductory class, participants will learn the process of Reduction Printmaking while creating an original print. Reduction Printmaking is a technique that uses a single block to create a multi-colored, layered print.

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

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.

Chess Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Looking to sharpen your chess skills?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Inconvenient Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Inconvenient Book Club on Aug. 19, 7 to 8 p.m., to discuss Leave the World Behind, by Rumaan Alam.

Craft Works: Resin Coasters

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration 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.

Knot Just Knitters

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

Painted Paper Collage

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing evening of art and learn tips and tricks for making collages from painted paper.