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What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others rec...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.

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

Beginning Modular Robotics (ages 9-12)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Registration required.  Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners. &nbs...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Registration required. 

Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

German Conversation Club (Online)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Classes & Events at Online Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. Meet via Zoom every second Thursday of the month at 4 PM.  If you would...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
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.

Meet via Zoom every second Thursday of the month at 4 PM. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

College Information Session

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Registration required. Parents can only come with a registered teen. Are you considering your next big step in education? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore your futu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Registration required. Parents can only come with a registered teen.

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

Gear Up for a Road Trip - Infusible Ink Car Coasters with the Cricut (ages 11+)

Thursday, July 11, 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:

Summer travels finding you on a road trip?  Gear up with car coasters to keep you on track. Using the Cricut machine, customize your coasters with fun designs and create one-o...

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

Summer travels finding you on a road trip?  Gear up with car coasters to keep you on track. Using the Cricut machine, customize your coasters with fun designs and create one-of-a-kind craft.  All materials provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Going Graphic! [ages 7-10] TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Ticket required. Do you love graphic novels?  Are you interested in developing your illustration skills?  Want to get your hands on the ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Do you love graphic novels?  Are you interested in developing your illustration skills?  Want to get your hands on the newest titles? 

This class is for you!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crafting Your College Application Essay (Online)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Classes & Events at Online Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Why are college application essays so important? An Princeton Review expert provides tips, tricks, and successful strategies for writing the best essay for your college application...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Required
Event Details:

Why are college application essays so important? An Princeton Review expert provides tips, tricks, and successful strategies for writing the best essay for your college application.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bilingual Stories and Playtime (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, son...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language, Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.

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

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
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 ...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.  

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Works: 'American Ramble' with Neil King Jr.

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

“Part travelogue, part history, American Ramble is a thoughtful, warm-hearted guide to the country that we’ve inherited and that we’re making.” — Elizabeth Kolb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Part travelogue, part history, American Ramble is a thoughtful, warm-hearted guide to the country that we’ve inherited and that we’re making.”

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, July 11, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Teen Trivia Night

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Attention Teens in Middle School and Beyond: Please join us for trivia night. Test your knowledge and earn cool prizes. Drop in alone or with a family member ages 11+.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Attention Teens in Middle School and Beyond:

Please join us for trivia night.

Test your knowledge and earn cool prizes.

Drop in alone or with a family member ages 11+.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 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. July 11 Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier August 8 Breathers by Justin Madson Please register with a...

Open
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.

July 11 Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier

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

World Languages Cafe

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm. Est...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sea Perch

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Dive into underwater robotics.   This summer stop by and participate in the 3 week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. SeaPerch is a remotely operated vehic...

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

Dive into underwater robotics.   This summer stop by and participate in the 3 week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. SeaPerch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Belmont Room 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: Belmont Room
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, July 12, 2024 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.

Picture Book Parade (2-5 years with adult) TK

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children
PICTURE BOOK PARADE:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!  

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

PICTURE BOOK PARADE

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

 

Event Details:

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now ( All Ages) TK

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
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...

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

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. 
 

 

Event Details:

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Belmont Room 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: Belmont Room
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, July 12, 2024 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 "Teens" group.

HCPSS Summer Food Site - East Columbia

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
East Columbia Other Location at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

To continue meeting the growing need to feed hungry children and families and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months, the Howard County Public School System -HCPSS- contin...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

To continue meeting the growing need to feed hungry children and families and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months, the Howard County Public School System -HCPSS- continues its free summer meal program

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book Bingo (4-10 years, 4 & 5 with adult)

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 4-10, 4 & 5 with adult; 60 min. Drop-in, allow 20-30 minutes to play Bingo featuring book characters and win a book!

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

Ages 4-10, 4 & 5 with adult; 60 min.

Drop-in, allow 20-30 minutes to play Bingo featuring book characters and win a book!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

Friday, July 12, 2024 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 ...

Open
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.