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Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

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Shall Not be Denied or Abridged: The Right to Vote in America

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Terrapin Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

Thursday, January 22, 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)

Thursday, January 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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. 
 

 

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Pins and Needles

Thursday, January 22, 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+.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

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

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

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

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

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

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

Thursday, January 22, 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 22, 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)

Thursday, January 22, 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 22, 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  

Midterm Study Space

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 7:45pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Teens

Study space set aside for High School students studying for midterms. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Study space set aside for High School students studying for midterms. 

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Your First Paycheck and Smart Spending Habits

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Studio Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance
Age Group:
Teens

Join a financial counseling educator from MakingChange Inc to learn about:

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a financial counseling educator from MakingChange Inc to learn about:

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The 3rd Annual (Hunger Games) Elkridge Teen Live!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Elkridge Other Location at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens

A Capitol Announcement:
All teens ages 11–18 are hereby summoned to report to the Elkridge Branch on January 22 for the annual Reaping Day Celebration.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Other Location
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Capitol Announcement:
All teens ages 11–18 are hereby summoned to report to the Elkridge Branch on January 22 for the annual Reaping Day Celebration.

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Ages 9-11) TK

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Can you solve Mr. Lemoncello's puzzles to prove all you know about the library? Ages 9-11, TK. 45 minutes

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Can you solve Mr. Lemoncello's puzzles to prove all you know about the library? Ages 9-11, TK. 45 minutes

Snowmen at Night (ages 4 & up, with adult)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children

Ages 4 & up, with adult.   45 min.  Ticket required.  Ho. Co. schools close 3 hours early.

Have you wondered what snowmen do at night?  Find out and make yourself a unique snowman.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up, with adult.   45 min.  Ticket required.  Ho. Co. schools close 3 hours early.

Have you wondered what snowmen do at night?  Find out and make yourself a unique snowman.

Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

Thursday, January 22, 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 22, 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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Under the KANOPY

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Discover Kanopy: Stream Films with Your Library Card

Join us for a hands-on session where you'll learn how to access thousands of award-winning films, documentaries, and educational videos through Kanopy—free with your lib

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover Kanopy: Stream Films with Your Library Card

Join us for a hands-on session where you'll learn how to access thousands of award-winning films, documentaries, and educational videos through Kanopy—free with your lib

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, January 22, 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 22, 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.

Snowmen at Night (ages 4 & up, with adult)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children

Ages 4 & up, with adult.   45 min.  Ticket required.

Have you wondered what snowmen do at night?  Find out and make yourself a unique snowman.

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

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up, with adult.   45 min.  Ticket required.

Have you wondered what snowmen do at night?  Find out and make yourself a unique snowman.

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

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

Friday, January 23, 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.