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Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
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 ...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
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 ac...

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. 
 

 

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

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
:

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.

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.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
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 ac...

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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Myanmar Cultural Showcase and Water Festival

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Myanmar Cultural Showcase and Water Festival

 

Date/Time: April 19, Saturday, 1-4pm

Location: Elkridge Branch Library and DIY Center

 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Myanmar Cultural Showcase and Water Festival

 

Date/Time: April 19, Saturday, 1-4pm

Location: Elkridge Branch Library and DIY Center

 

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

Block Party (Families) Drop in

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
:

All Ages - children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. 1 hour. Drop-in. 

Come join us for a block party!  Big blocks, little blocks, blocks for all ages!  Come enjoy building time as a family!

 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All Ages - children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. 1 hour. Drop-in. 

Come join us for a block party!  Big blocks, little blocks, blocks for all ages!  Come enjoy building time as a family!

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Know Your Rights: A Community Workshop Series Empowering Immigrants in Howard County

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Everyone
:

The Howard County Library System, in collaboration with the Luminus Network, Inc., is proud to present "Know Your Rights," a series of workshops designed to inform and empower immigrants in our community.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

The Howard County Library System, in collaboration with the Luminus Network, Inc., is proud to present "Know Your Rights," a series of workshops designed to inform and empower immigrants in our community.

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

Howard County Seed Library

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
:

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Quick & Easy Watercolors

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Create beautiful works of art using simple techniques and tools. All ages welcome, under 12 please bring an adult. Drop in, no registration required.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Create beautiful works of art using simple techniques and tools. All ages welcome, under 12 please bring an adult. Drop in, no registration required.

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

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

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
:

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!

 

Cancelled
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 "Everyone" group.

In Concert: Celtic Music Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Join us again this year for a musical presentation by the Catonsville-based Celtic Music Club.  Led by award-winning musician Drew Vervan, this group of talented musicians plays a

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Join us again this year for a musical presentation by the Catonsville-based Celtic Music Club.  Led by award-winning musician Drew Vervan, this group of talented musicians plays a

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

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
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 ...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
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 ac...

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. 
 

 

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

All Together Now [all ages] TK

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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 ac...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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. 
 

 

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
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 ac...

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. 
 

 

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

All Together Now [all ages] TK

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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 ac...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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. 
 

 

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
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 ac...

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. 
 

 

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

All Together Now, (Everyone) TK

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning
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 ac...

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ask An Expert Cyclist

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
:

Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rides and racing, commuting, and regular repair and maintenance.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rides and racing, commuting, and regular repair and maintenance.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

"Thrive Where You're Planted": Earth Day Fair

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby (Central) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Everyone
:

"Thrive Where You're Planted" Earth Day Fair celebrates environmental sustainability, community engagement and fun activities for the whole family. 

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Lobby (Central)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

"Thrive Where You're Planted" Earth Day Fair celebrates environmental sustainability, community engagement and fun activities for the whole family. 

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
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 ac...

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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Trio Sirènes - Classical Music Performance

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Equity Resource Center - Class Area at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Everyone
:

The highlight of the "Thrive Where You're Planted" Earth Day Fair is a musical performance by Trio Sirènes, a Baltimore-based ensemble including flutist Marcia McHugh, cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski, and harpist Jacqueline Pollauf.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Class Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Event Details:

The highlight of the "Thrive Where You're Planted" Earth Day Fair is a musical performance by Trio Sirènes, a Baltimore-based ensemble including flutist Marcia McHugh, cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski, and harpist Jacqueline Pollauf.

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

Stickerpalooza!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
:

Ages 5+, drop-in.

 

Go green at the Central Branch! Drop in and explore ways that you can reduce, reuse, recycle using stickers and recycled journals to create unique sticker journals. 

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Ages 5+, drop-in.

 

Go green at the Central Branch! Drop in and explore ways that you can reduce, reuse, recycle using stickers and recycled journals to create unique sticker journals. 

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

Children's Day (Día de los Niños) (Families) TK

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
:

Join us to celebrate "El día de los Niños" with Michael Rosman and his juggling show, showcasing a range of circus skills and his prolific creativity. 

Everyone is Welcome!

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate "El día de los Niños" with Michael Rosman and his juggling show, showcasing a range of circus skills and his prolific creativity. 

Everyone is Welcome!