This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Works: Alka Joshi - Six Days in Bombay Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults : WIN A FREE BOOK!Attend the event for a chance to enter the raffle and win! Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Author Works: Alka Joshi - Six Days in Bombay 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Columbia Branch Waitlist Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Required Event Details: WIN A FREE BOOK!Attend the event for a chance to enter the raffle and win!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Adults : Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch 12:30pm - 2:30pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia 50+ Center (in person) Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm East Columbia Other Location at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Teens, Adults : The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia 50+ Center (in person) 7:00pm - 8:45pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: East Columbia Other Location Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Required Event Details: The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
This event is in the "Adults" group. In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person) Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults : Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays) Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person) 7:00pm - 8:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Required Event Details: Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)
This event is in the "Adults" group. Encore Cinema Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm East Columbia Other Location at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Age Group: Adults : ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen! Doors open at 6:15pm at the 50+ Center, 6610 Cradlerock Way. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Encore Cinema 6:30pm - 8:30pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: East Columbia Other Location Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Event Details: ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen! Doors open at 6:15pm at the 50+ Center, 6610 Cradlerock Way.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Skills for Disagreeing Better Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Adults : Click here to register This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Skills for Disagreeing Better 6:30pm - 8:30pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Click here to register
This event is in the "Adults" group. Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults : Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere. Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Required Event Details: Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Set Up Your Business for Success (in person) Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Career, Business & Finance Age Group: Teens, Adults : In this class Kelvin Abrams, author of Get Uncomfortable or Change Course: Understanding What It Takes to Be an Entr Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Set Up Your Business for Success (in person) 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Career, Business & Finance Required Event Details: In this class Kelvin Abrams, author of Get Uncomfortable or Change Course: Understanding What It Takes to Be an Entr
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pets on Wheels Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Everyone : Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 3 2025 Sat Pets on Wheels 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. German Conversation Club (In-Person) Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults : Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Required Event Details: Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.
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, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Lobby (East Columbia) at East Columbia 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. 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. May 10 2025 Sat Ask An Expert Cyclist 11:00am - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lobby (East Columbia) 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 "Adults" group. Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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. Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch 7:00pm - 8:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Required Event Details: Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults : Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays! May 22: Lost In the Valley of Death by Harley Rustad Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 7:00pm - 8:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Required Event Details: Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays! May 22: Lost In the Valley of Death by Harley Rustad
This event is in the "Adults" group. Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults : Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2025 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Required Event Details: Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.
This event is in the "Adults" group. In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person) Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults : Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays) Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person) 7:00pm - 8:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Required Event Details: Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)
This event is in the "Adults" group. Bingo Social Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Adults : B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Bingo Social 2:00pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B 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 "Adults" group. Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person) Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults : Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays) Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person) 7:00pm - 8:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)
This event is in the "Adults" group. Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults : Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Required Event Details: Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.
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. Puzzle Palooza Jr. (all ages/families; children 7 and under with adult) TK Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone : Allow 30 minutes. All ages/Families; children 7 and under with adult. Ticket required.Drop in and complete jigsaw puzzles together as a family. 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. Jul 16 2025 Wed Puzzle Palooza Jr. (all ages/families; children 7 and under with adult) TK 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Allow 30 minutes. All ages/Families; children 7 and under with adult. Ticket required.Drop in and complete jigsaw puzzles together as a family.
This event is in the "Adults" group. In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person) Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults : Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays) Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person) 7:00pm - 8:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)
This event is in the "Adults" group. Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults : Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Required Event Details: Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.
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. Puzzle Palooza Jr. (all ages/families; children 7 and under with adult) TK Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone : Allow 30 minutes. All ages/Families; children 7 and under with adult. Ticket required.Drop in and complete jigsaw puzzles together as a family. 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. Aug 13 2025 Wed Puzzle Palooza Jr. (all ages/families; children 7 and under with adult) TK 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Allow 30 minutes. All ages/Families; children 7 and under with adult. Ticket required.Drop in and complete jigsaw puzzles together as a family.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) Friday, August 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults : Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 22 2025 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Required Event Details: Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults : Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 26 2025 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Required Event Details: Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.
