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Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: AV Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
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Black-eyed Susan Book Group (grades 6 - 8)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens

 

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

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

 

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

Pajama Time (all ages, with adult)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
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.

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

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Classroom 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: Central Children's Classroom
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

Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Where Sleeping Girls Lie

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Book Clubs at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

This month's book will be 

Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's book will be 

Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Asian American Literature Book Club (Online)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles.

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage 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: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein 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.

3, 2, Fun, Ages 2-3, with an adult

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, Fun:

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to st...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children

3, 2, Fun

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

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

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

All Together Now (All ages)

Tuesday, February 24, 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
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...

Ticket required. Tickets 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:

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. 
 

 

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage 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: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein 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.

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

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Savage 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: Savage 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  

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

The Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a lively, in-person book discussion!

Books to discuss:

Dec 30: Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

Jan 27: Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, in-person book discussion!

Books to discuss:

Dec 30: Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

Jan 27: Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Tuesday, February 24, 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)

Tuesday, February 24, 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

Tuesday, February 24, 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

ABC Spanish Club (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

If your child has "learn Spanish" in their New Year's Resolution, this is the perfect class for them.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

If your child has "learn Spanish" in their New Year's Resolution, this is the perfect class for them.

Punch Neede Art

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn and practice techniques to create a unique piece of punch needle art.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn and practice techniques to create a unique piece of punch needle art.

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The Twenty-Something Coworking Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for body doubling, social support, snacks, and dedicated ‘adulting’ time to tackle:

  • coursework

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for body doubling, social support, snacks, and dedicated ‘adulting’ time to tackle:

  • coursework

Pajama Time (all ages)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
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: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
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.

STEAM Team (grades 3-5)

Tuesday, February 24, 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.  Registration required. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

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

Grades 3-5.  45 min.  Registration required. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Everyone

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages. Allow 30 min.