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An AI-Generated Trivia Night Adventure

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of mind-bending fun as we dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our AI-Generated Trivia Night! Prepare to be challenged and entertained by a un...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of mind-bending fun as we dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our AI-Generated Trivia Night! Prepare to be challenged and entertained by a unique array of questions crafted by AI technology.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Club (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 "Adults" group.

High School Diploma For Adults

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Earn a Maryland high school diploma for adults! Join this information session to learn about the entry requirements, program structure, and support resources available to eligible ...

Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Earn a Maryland high school diploma for adults!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

    Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!   Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins Jul 18:  ...

Required
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!
 

Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Group Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

    Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!   Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins Jul 18:  ...

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

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Next Book Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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

Songs of Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Harriet Tubman's story comes alive through traditional code songs, modern melodies, and authentic narration.  Journey along the Underground Railroad with historian Linda Harri...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Harriet Tubman's story comes alive through traditional code songs, modern melodies, and authentic narration.  Journey along the Underground Railroad with historian Linda Harris as she chronicles her annual charity walks through the lens of lo

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.   

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

 

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

Community Puzzle & Board Game Swap

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Swap gently used puzzles and board games with fellow enthusiasts. Share your favorite tips and tricks as you select puzzles and games that are new to you. Drop-in event, registe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Swap gently used puzzles and board games with fellow enthusiasts. Share your favorite tips and tricks as you select puzzles and games that are new to you.

Drop-in event, register to receive an email reminder ahead of the event. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

Monday, June 24, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.   

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Works: Summer Wreath

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
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 month, create your...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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 month, create your own Summer Wreath!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg Meet Up

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available! 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings: June 11 ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

June 11 and 25

July 9 and 23

August 13 and 27

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cook Once, Eat Twice

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to cook less often? With some planning and preparation, you can cook once and eat twice to save time during the week. Let us show you how to fill your fr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to cook less often? With some planning and preparation, you can cook once and eat twice to save time during the week. Let us show you how to fill your freezer (or fridge) to have a meal in minutes.

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

Beaded Pride Bracelets

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of crafting and celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by making Pride inspired bracelets to keep or give as gifts. This class is part of our Pride Month series.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of crafting and celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by making Pride inspired bracelets to keep or give as gifts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia (in person)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Columbia Association, the World Language Cafe is now expanded to Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch Library. It will be held simultaneously...

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Columbia Association, the World Language Cafe is now expanded to Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch Library.

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

Driver Safety and New Vehicle Technologies

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:45am - 12:15pm
Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This class will keep you up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car. Mr. Peter Surana of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will ...

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

This class will keep you up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car.

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.

Central Summer Celebration: Budding Artists (all ages)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Park Terrace at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Drop-in. Join us on the patio to paint your own masterpiece using tempera paint! Wear clothes you aren't afraid of getting messy. All paints used are safe, non-toxic, ...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Park Terrace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages. Drop-in.

Join us on the patio to paint your own masterpiece using tempera paint! Wear clothes you aren't afraid of getting messy. All paints used are safe, non-toxic, and washable.

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.

Central Summer Celebration: Crafty Bookmark Station (all ages)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area (CEN) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Drop-in. Create your very own personalized bookmark using upcycled book pages and various other fun art supplies! This is part of our Summer Reading Celebration ser...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Teen Area (CEN)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages. Drop-in.

Create your very own personalized bookmark using upcycled book pages and various other fun art supplies!

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.

Central Summer Celebration: Face Painting (all ages)

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Patio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Join us for a splash of color and creativity at our Face Painting Activity by Kaleidoscope Amusements! Perfect for all ages, our talented artist will transform your fa...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Patio
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages.

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.

Central Summer Celebration: Party on the Patio!

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Branch at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Calling all Superheroes!! Put on your cape and fly on over to the Central Branch for fun, games, & animals! Adventure & excitement awaits all ages! Join Echoes of Nature as...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Calling all Superheroes!! Put on your cape and fly on over to the Central Branch for fun, games, & animals! Adventure & excitement awaits all ages!

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.

Central Summer Celebration: Superhero Animals (all ages) TK

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Ticketed. Join our friends from Echoes of Nature as they present animals that are portrayed as "superheroes" or the catalyst for a superhero in movies, anime, cartoons...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

All ages. Ticketed.

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

Stick to Being You – Creating Pride Stickers with the Cricut

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month at the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace and learn how to create custom stickers with the Cricut Maker.  Every participant must register. All supplies provide...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month at the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace and learn how to create custom stickers with the Cricut Maker.  Every participant must register. All supplies provided. 

 

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.

Central Summer Celebration: Superhero Animals (all ages) TK

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages. Ticketed. Join our friends from Echoes of Nature as they present animals that are portrayed as "superheroes" or the catalyst for a superhero in movies, anime, cartoons...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

All ages. Ticketed.