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

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

World Languages Cafe

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

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

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

All Together Now [all ages] TK

Friday, May 9, 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] TK

Friday, May 9, 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.

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
PLAY PARTNERS:

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical acti...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

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 "Children" group.

Storybook Friends: Laura Numeroff's Mouse [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storybook Friends: Laura Numeroff's Mouse [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

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.

Pajama Time [all ages] TK

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller 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 "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Korean for Beginners

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Beyond Words - Special Day

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, FUN:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and liste...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, FUN:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and liste...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
ALL BY MYSELF:

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stori...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

ALL BY MYSELF

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.  They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. 

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Sprouts: Field Trip to Community Ecology Institute (Ages 14-18)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a hands-on adventure at a local farm! Explore the farm, get your hands dirty as we plant, and discover what it takes to get food from farm to table.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on adventure at a local farm! Explore the farm, get your hands dirty as we plant, and discover what it takes to get food from farm to table.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg Meet Up

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults

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:

May 13 and 27

June 10 and 24

July 8 and 22

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
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:

May 13 and 27

June 10 and 24

July 8 and 22

This event is in the "Children" group.

Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
TIME FOR US:

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerpl...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

TIME FOR US

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
TIME FOR US:

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerpl...

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

TIME FOR US

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create by Music - Quilled Paper Flower Cards

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Come enjoy an evening filled with fun crafts, great conversation, and music to spark your creativity.

Registration preferred.

Supplies are limited.

May - Quilled Paper Flower Cards

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy an evening filled with fun crafts, great conversation, and music to spark your creativity.

Registration preferred.

Supplies are limited.

May - Quilled Paper Flower Cards

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindful Outdoor Experience

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature with our Mindful Outdoor Experience, a unique workshop designed to deepen your connection with the natural world through mindfulness, movement, and plant wisdom. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature with our Mindful Outdoor Experience, a unique workshop designed to deepen your connection with the natural world through mindfulness, movement, and plant wisdom. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class (in-person)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Professional Development Day 2025 - All Branches Closed

All Day
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces

All HCLS Branches are closed on May 15, 2025 for our annual staff professional development day. 

Closing
Branches:
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces
Description:

All HCLS Branches are closed on May 15, 2025 for our annual staff professional development day. 

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

All Together Now [all ages] TK

Friday, May 16, 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.