Closing

PDD Savage

9:00am–8:00pm
Savage Branch
Branches:
Savage Branch
Description:

Closed for Professional Development at Savage.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Us (ages 18-35 months, with adult)

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

Time for Us

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. 

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

This event is in the "Children" group

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

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult)

10:30am–11:00am
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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.

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Us (ages 18-35 months, with adult)

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

Time for Us

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. 

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult)

11:00am–11:30am
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min.

This event is in the "Children" group

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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)

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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.

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

This event is in the "Children" group

All By Myself (ages 4-6)

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult)

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Teen Area (CEN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. Drop-in. 

Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Elem'Up

3:45pm–5:30pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

This event is in the "Children" group

Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club (Grades 3-5) RG

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

This event is in the "Children" group

Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (Grades K5-3rd) RG

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writing Your Story (3 Part Series)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this three week program, we will work on our own stories together, setting goals and learning about what makes for powerful stories. We will discuss openings, plot, character, and revision together. 

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

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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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 "Teens" group

Teen Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch (Ages 11-21)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens Ages 11-21 with learning/developmental disabilities.

Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. 

This month’s theme: WEATHER

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen D&D Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Due to its popularity, we will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.

Doors open 15 minutes before game time.

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

Introduction to 3D Printing Using MakerBot

6:15pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's cuisine is Southwestern.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nonfiction Book Club (online)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group

6:45pm–7:45pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shall Not be Denied or Abridged: The Right to Vote in America

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details: