Event List

Filters
Age Group
Making Change logo in green on white background

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:

elkridge teen live collage

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

The image shows the logo of Kanopy, a streaming service. The word "kanopy" is written in lowercase white letters on a black background. Below the word are five horizontal bars in different colors: red, dark orange, orange, light orange, and yellow.

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.

Read with Me! (5-9 years) TK

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Independent readers, practice reading aloud in a supportive environment and work on reading comprehension skills through games and activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Ages 5-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Independent readers, practice reading aloud in a supportive environment and work on reading comprehension skills through games and activities.

Tickets available 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.

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

Friday, January 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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.

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

Friday, January 23, 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 2-5 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
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.

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

Friday, January 23, 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 23, 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.

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

Friday, January 23, 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. 
 

 

snow book and a mug

Good Reads Book Club (In-Person)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.

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

Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.

Elem'Up

Friday, January 23, 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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
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 activities. 

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