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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. 

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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

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Advanced Anime Association

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DaVinci Meeting Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.

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World Languages Cafe

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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 on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

Upcoming
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 on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge 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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse 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.

Pajama Time (All Ages) TK

Thursday, January 8, 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.

Math Lab (grades 3-5)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Grades 3-5. 45 min. Ticket required.  

Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics.  

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

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. 45 min. Ticket required.  

Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics.  

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

Bilingual All Together Now Spanish/English (All Ages) TK

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children
All ages with adult; 30 min.
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:
All ages with adult; 30 min.

Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Play Partners, Ages 0-23 Months

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
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: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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 activities, and playtime. 

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

English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person)

Friday, January 9, 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.

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
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. 
 

 

Bilingual All Together Now Spanish/English (All Ages) TK

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children
All ages with adult; 30 min.
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:
All ages with adult; 30 min.

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

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Picture Book Parade:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales,...

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Picture Book Parade

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. 

Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities.

 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
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. 
 

 

Elem'Up

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.