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Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Out Front (Walk way ECO) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and br...

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Out Front (Walk way ECO)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

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

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min

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

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children
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 liste...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Age Group:
Children,
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 stori...

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

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.

 

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

a cup ot tea on a pile of books

The UnBook Reading Group

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group   Connect with a community of readers without the stress of assigned reading! Bring the book of your choice, read silently in a comfy spot at Ba...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group

 

Adult Man in Blue Long Sleeves Raising his Hand

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation s...

Required
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

Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
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 acti...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children

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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

welcome in different languages

World Languages Cafe

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm. Est...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

All Together Now ( All Ages) TK

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
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 ac...

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

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. 
 

 

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories. We'll discuss our chosen book, and then look closer ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

All Together Now ( All Ages) TK

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
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 ac...

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

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. 
 

 

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Out Front (Walk way ECO) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and br...

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Out Front (Walk way ECO)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

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

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min

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

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children
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 liste...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Age Group:
Children,
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 stori...

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

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.

 

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min. Beginners welcome! Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas. Find inspiration as y...

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.

Adult Man in Blue Long Sleeves Raising his Hand

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation s...

Required
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

Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
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 acti...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children

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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

All Together Now ( All Ages) TK

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
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 ac...

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

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. 
 

 

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

All Together Now ( All Ages) TK

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
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 ac...

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

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. 
 

 

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Out Front (Walk way ECO) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and br...

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Out Front (Walk way ECO)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

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

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min

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

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Library Closed - Winter Holidays - 2024

All Day
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces

All branches will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for winter holidays.

Closing
Branches:
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces
Description:

All branches will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for winter holidays.

Library Closed - Winter Holidays - 2024

All Day
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces

All branches will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for winter holidays.

Closing
Branches:
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces
Description:

All branches will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for winter holidays.