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Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area (CEN) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 11-18. Drop-in. 

Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Teen Area (CEN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. Drop-in. 

Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Problem Solvers, Jr. (ages 6-8) TK

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate  in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate  in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.

This event is in the "Children" group

Problem Solvers (ages 9-11) TK

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate  in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate  in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

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

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

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Works: Puzzle Wreath

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
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.

This month, design your own puzzle wreath!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
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 month, design your own puzzle wreath!

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

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

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

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area (CEN) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 11-18. Drop-in. 

Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Teen Area (CEN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. Drop-in. 

Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Phone Filmography

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Adults

Think you need expensive gear to make great videos? Think again! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you need expensive gear to make great videos? Think again! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Pajama Time (All Ages) TK

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

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

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person)

Friday, February 13, 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.

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 "Children" group

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

This event is in the "Children" group

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

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

Meet the Musicians: A Valentine’s Day Music Tasting

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a morning of live music! Enjoy a relaxed “music tasting” featuring local artists playing a variety of instruments and styles.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a morning of live music! Enjoy a relaxed “music tasting” featuring local artists playing a variety of instruments and styles.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Plant Cloning for Beginners

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

If you are new to, or would like to get into, plant parenting, please join us to explore the magical process of plant cloning. You will learn how to transform one single plant into multiple plants, helping you create your own indoor jungle!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are new to, or would like to get into, plant parenting, please join us to explore the magical process of plant cloning. You will learn how to transform one single plant into multiple plants, helping you create your own indoor jungle!

Library Closed - Presidents' Day - 2026

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 branches will be closed Monday, February 16 for Presidents' 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 branches will be closed Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby (Central) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Lobby (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.

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, February 17, 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 

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: Puzzle Wreath

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
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.

This month, design your own puzzle wreath!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
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 month, design your own puzzle wreath!

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

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

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area (CEN) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 11-18. Drop-in. 

Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Teen Area (CEN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. Drop-in. 

Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club (Grades 3-5) RG

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

Grades 3-5. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

This event is in the "Children" group

Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (Grades K5-3rd) RG

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Eyes on the Prize - Film Screening & Discussion

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

Experience Eyes on the Prize, the acclaimed documentary series on the civil rights movement, in a special two-part community screening during Black History Month!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience Eyes on the Prize, the acclaimed documentary series on the civil rights movement, in a special two-part community screening during Black History Month!

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

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

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

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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

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