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National Gallery of Art: Italian Renaissance Collection (Online)

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series. Italian Renaissance Collection How did artists respond to the culture and ideas of the Renaissance in Italy? J...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

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


Italian Renaissance Collection

This event is in the "Children" group.

Heavy Medals Book Club (grades 4-5) RG

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. RG, Registration required. 60 minutes. Read and discuss award-winning chapter books and participate in book-related activities. Books must be checked out and read be...

Closed
Required
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 "Adults" group.

Bingo Social

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans.  Games will be held on a rotating Thursday schedule at all branches, so please make note...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required. Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move the...

Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm. March 13 Deprog by Tina Horn April 10 Revival by Tim Seeley May 8 One Hun...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm.

March 13 Deprog by Tina Horn

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Friday Coding Club

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Atten...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

Friday, March 14, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chemistry in the Library: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry! [grades 2+] RG

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 2 & up (Students aged 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult.). 60 min.  Registration required. Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on pro...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Grades 2 & up (Students aged 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult.). 60 min.  Registration required.

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of glaciers. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners: Game Day: BOWLING and more (3-5 years with adult) TK

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. Explore play through children's literature and hands-on activities that foster listening, storytelling, and taking turns. Look for ...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore play through children's literature and hands-on activities that foster listening, storytelling, and taking turns. Look for new content each week.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Black-eyed Susan Book Group

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Registration required. Discuss books that have been nominated for the state "Black-eyed Susan Award". Check out and read the book prior to attending the class discus...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Open AV Lab

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projec...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcom...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Brain Builders: Finger Painting Fun! (Age: 2-3 years)TK

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Did you know that finger painting with young children is not only fun but it also develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing.  Exposure to the arts enhances creati...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Did you know that finger painting with young children is not only fun but it also develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing.  Exposure to the arts enhances creativity and helps build self expression through sensory play and exper

This event is in the "Children" group.

Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club Series (Grades 4-6 RG)

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered. Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at th...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Noontime Books--IN PERSON

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an in person discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 12pm, Thursday, March 20th, at the Central Branch. Registered customers may place a hold re...

Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an in person discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 12pm, Thursday, March 20th, at the Central Branch.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Brain Builders: Finger Painting Fun! (Age: 2-3 years) TK

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Did you know that finger painting with young children is not only fun but it also develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing.  Exposure to the arts enhances creati...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Did you know that finger painting with young children is not only fun but it also develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing.  Exposure to the arts enhances creativity and helps build self expression through sensory play and exper

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chemistry in the Library: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry! (Ages 7+) RG

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). 60 min.  Registration required. Chemistry in the Library – Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) Join a c...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). 60 min.  Registration required.

Chemistry in the Library – Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Open AV Lab

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projec...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcom...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Battle of the Books 2025 Logistics Meeting (Online)

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2025. We thank you in advance for your hard work and de...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
Required
Event Details:

Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2025. We thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication to this year’s battle! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fun with Tangrams (ages 7-9) TK

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-9, 45 minutes. TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class. Read a fun animal story and work together on a STEAM activity using tangrams. 

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

Ages 7-9, 45 minutes. TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Read a fun animal story and work together on a STEAM activity using tangrams. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Open AV Lab

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projec...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Use the wide array of design software and equipment in the Savage Audio-Visual Lab. Work on existing projects or learn how to use our recording and editing equipment for new projects.