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All Day
Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Other Location
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
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Us or Them?  
Upstander or Bystander?  

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

9:30am–10:00am
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. 
 

 

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All Together Now (All Ages) TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
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All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

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All Together Now (families) TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Savage Branch
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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. 
 

 

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All Together Now, Ages Everyone, TK

9:30am–10:00am
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. 
 

 

Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am–2:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Event Details:

Red Cross Blood Drive in partnership with Sigma Gamma Rho/Tau Pi Omega

This is not a library sponsored event.

This event is in the "Children" group
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All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
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. 
 

 

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All Together Now (All Ages) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Choosing the Right Test for Your Child: SAT® vs. ACT® Prep

10:30am–11:30am
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

Deciding between SAT® prep and ACT® prep can feel overwhelming—especially when college admissions are on the line. Parents often wonder: Should my student focus their preparation on the SAT or the ACT?

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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. 

 

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Ask A Master Gardener

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
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. 

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This event is in the "Everyone" group

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.

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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.

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
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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.

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DIY Backpack Keychains (6-11 years, 6 & 7 with adult) RG

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
Savage Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Make your own awesome backpack keychains for the new school year. Materials provided for a variety of creations.

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Biz Kidz Academy: Computer Games & Mentoring Workshop (8-10 years) RG

12:00pm–1:30pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Conscious Closet: Teens Teach

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Career, Business & Finance, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about mindful, sustainable "slow" fashion and ways to reduce textile waste. Attendees are encouraged to bring in and trade their gently used clothes for another article in the Clothing Swap portion of the event. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

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. 

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Art Shapes: Kandinsky and Magformers® (ages 5-7, TK)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about shapes with Kandinsky's art and create three dimensional shapes with Magformers®.  Exercise math, engineering and problem solving skills along with observing art. 

 

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Introduction to Microscopes: Spiderwebs (ages 8-10) 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: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 8-10. 1 hour. Ticket required.

Do you like science?  How about spiders? Come learn about spiders in this fun class!  We will explore what makes spiders special and look at their webs up close using microscopes.  

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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Magic: the Gathering™ Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Develop math, reading, critical thinking and social skills by playing friendly Magic: the Gathering™ card battles in this ongoing monthly gaming club.

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Memory Cafe at Miller

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Memory Cafe at Miller provides a warm, inclusive space for individuals living with memory loss, their family, friends, and/or professional caregivers.