This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person) Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes Age Group: Adults This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person) 10:00am–12:00pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes Event Details: This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg 101 Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Teens, Adults With this 2-week series, discover the basics of the challenging game of Mah Jongg. It is a game of skill, strategy, calculation and involves a degree of chance. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Mah Jongg 101 10:00am–12:30pm Miller Branch Closed Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: With this 2-week series, discover the basics of the challenging game of Mah Jongg. It is a game of skill, strategy, calculation and involves a degree of chance.
This event is in the "Adults" group Home Electricity Basics Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Adults Learn about your home’s wiring from an experienced Electrician. We will discuss DIY fixes and projects, as well as what tools you can borrow from the DIY collection to complete the job. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Home Electricity Basics 2:00pm–3:30pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Learn about your home’s wiring from an experienced Electrician. We will discuss DIY fixes and projects, as well as what tools you can borrow from the DIY collection to complete the job.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Outsider Inn - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Adults The Outsider Inn’s first campaign ventures into the legendary Forgotten Realms with the adventure module Waterdeep: Dragon Heist! Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 18 2026 Sun The Outsider Inn - Waterdeep: Dragon Heist 2:00pm–4:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: The Outsider Inn’s first campaign ventures into the legendary Forgotten Realms with the adventure module Waterdeep: Dragon Heist!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Central Branch Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:00am–4:00pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Works: Wellness Luminary Jars Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm CEN Studio at Central Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Craft Works: Wellness Luminary Jars 12:30pm–1:30pm Central Branch Full Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Midterm Relax Room with Dogs Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Need a stress-relief from studying for midterms? Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the Glenwood Branch for friendly visits with customers. High school students take priority, but all are welcome as the limited space allows. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Midterm Relax Room with Dogs 4:00pm–5:00pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Need a stress-relief from studying for midterms? Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the Glenwood Branch for friendly visits with customers. High school students take priority, but all are welcome as the limited space allows.
This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Works: Wellness Luminary Jars Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm CEN Studio at Central Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Craft Works: Wellness Luminary Jars 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Branch Full Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Beaded Bracelets Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique jewelry pieces to keep or give as gifts. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Beaded Bracelets 6:00pm–7:30pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique jewelry pieces to keep or give as gifts.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 6:15pm–7:45pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Chess Club Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Avalon Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels and ages are welcome.Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels and ages are welcome.Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pruning – When, Why and How Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults, Everyone Learn the how, when, and why of pruning ornamental trees and shrubs. The right techniques and tools at the right time of year can make a huge difference in your garden. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Pruning – When, Why and How 6:30pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Learn the how, when, and why of pruning ornamental trees and shrubs. The right techniques and tools at the right time of year can make a huge difference in your garden.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writing Your Story (3 Part Series) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm CEN Studio at Central Branch Program Type: Culture & Language Age Group: Adults 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. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Writing Your Story (3 Part Series) 5:30pm–6:30pm Central Branch Closed 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Business Roundtable: Lessons from Local Entrepreneurs Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Online Branch Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Teens, Adults January Guest – Gwendolyn Turner, Group Travel ExpertJoin HCLS and the Ujamaa Business Roundtable for a monthly online s Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Business Roundtable: Lessons from Local Entrepreneurs 6:00pm–7:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: January Guest – Gwendolyn Turner, Group Travel ExpertJoin HCLS and the Ujamaa Business Roundtable for a monthly online s
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Library Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Howard County Seed Library 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch 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 "Adults" group English Conversation Class Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults 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 Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–8:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration 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
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to 3D Printing Using MakerBot Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm Studio A at Glenwood Branch Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Introduction to 3D Printing Using MakerBot 6:15pm–7:30pm Glenwood Branch Full 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 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Adults Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's cuisine is Southwestern. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Open 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) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Clubs at Online Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Nonfiction Book Club (online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Online Branch Open 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 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults 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: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group 6:45pm–7:45pm Miller Branch Open 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 Dr. Richard Bell Lecture: Shall Not be Denied or Abridged - The Right to Vote in America Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Terrapin Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Dr. Richard Bell Lecture: Shall Not be Denied or Abridged - The Right to Vote in America 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Branch Open 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:
This event is in the "Adults" group Pins and Needles Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Adults Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm. Adults, ages 18+. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Pins and Needles 10:00am–12:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm. Adults, ages 18+.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
