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Elem'Up

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Patapsco Room 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:
Children

Ages 6-11 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their adult.  60 min.  Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Children
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:

Ages 6-11 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their adult.  60 min.  Registration required.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

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

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

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

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

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Jayne Ann Krentz

Romance Reads (Online)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Classes & Events at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion!

Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Play Partners:

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

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

Play Partners

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

Infants 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.

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

Thursday, January 8, 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. 

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

All Together Now, Ages Everyone

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
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: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
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. 
 

 

Move to Learn: Fitness Fun! (Ages 1-4 w/Adult) RG

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Ages 1-4 years with adult. Registration and signed release form required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-4 years with adult. Registration and signed release form required.

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Pins and Needles

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

 Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm. Adults, ages 18+.

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

 Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm. Adults, ages 18+.

Just For Me (3-6 years, independently) TK

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6, independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6, independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Play Partners:

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

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

Play Partners

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

Infants 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.

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

Thursday, January 8, 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. 

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
East Columbia 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: East Columbia 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  

Conversation Table

German Conversation Club (In-Person)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

 

Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.

Meeting Times:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.

Meeting Times:

A stack of books sits in a window in the sunshine, with a houseplant adjacent and sheer white curtains.

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

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellicott 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: Ellicott 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.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and crafts!

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and crafts!

Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

Thursday, January 8, 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!

Elem'Up

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

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German Conversation Club (Online)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

 

Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting!

Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting!

Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session!

Power Grid

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: Their Operational Challenges & Prospects

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Join Engineer Pravin Sankhwar for a focused dive into Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs), and their fundamental principles, system architecture, and real-world applications.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Engineer Pravin Sankhwar for a focused dive into Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs), and their fundamental principles, system architecture, and real-world applications.

dog reading to stuffed dogs

DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children

Ticket and book required. Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence. 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ticket and book required. Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence. 

Mindful Origami

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Slow down and fold with intention in this relaxing origami workshop for adults. Learn simple paper-folding techniques while exploring mindfulness through the art of origami. 

Upcoming
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:

Slow down and fold with intention in this relaxing origami workshop for adults. Learn simple paper-folding techniques while exploring mindfulness through the art of origami. 

book cover

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 6 - 7 pm.

January 8 Lone Wolf and Cub by Kazuo Koike

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

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 6 - 7 pm.

January 8 Lone Wolf and Cub by Kazuo Koike