This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Library Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults, Everyone The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Howard County Seed Library 10:30am–12:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.
This event is in the "Children" group Who's at the Zoo: Winter Edition (all ages) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children All ages. 45 min. Ticket required.Learn about a different species each week. Develop an understanding of each animal's special cold weather adaptations through hands-on stations and exploration. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Who's at the Zoo: Winter Edition (all ages) 6:30pm–7:15pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: All ages. 45 min. Ticket required.Learn about a different species each week. Develop an understanding of each animal's special cold weather adaptations through hands-on stations and exploration.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pruning – When, Why and How Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults, Everyone Learn the how, when, and why of pruning ornamental trees and shrubs. The right techniques and tools at the right time of year can make a huge difference in your garden. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Pruning – When, Why and How 6:30pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Learn the how, when, and why of pruning ornamental trees and shrubs. The right techniques and tools at the right time of year can make a huge difference in your garden.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Library Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults, Everyone The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Howard County Seed Library 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Drive Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone What can gardeners do in the cold of winter when the ground is frozen? Dig into sustainable gardening and help stock our community Seed Library! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Howard County Seed Drive 1:00pm–4:00pm Miller Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: What can gardeners do in the cold of winter when the ground is frozen? Dig into sustainable gardening and help stock our community Seed Library!
This event is in the "Children" group Owl Pellet Dissection (ages 7-10) TK Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Ages 7-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Owl Pellet Dissection (ages 7-10) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 7-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Adults" group Think of the Planet: IN PERSON Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Avalon Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults Your BGE Energy Bills: Why your bill is so high and what you can do to lower it. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Think of the Planet: IN PERSON 6:30pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Your BGE Energy Bills: Why your bill is so high and what you can do to lower it.
This event is in the "Adults" group Think of the Planet: ONLINE Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Online Classes & Events at Online Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults Your BGE Energy Bills: Why your bill is so high and what you can do to lower it. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Think of the Planet: ONLINE 6:30pm–7:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Online Classes & Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Your BGE Energy Bills: Why your bill is so high and what you can do to lower it.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Easy Herbs for your Garden Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn from a Master Gardener how to grow, harvest and use many commonly used herbs in your garden, containers, and indoors. Pointers will be shard on dealing with pests and diseases. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Easy Herbs for your Garden 6:30pm–7:30pm Elkridge Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Learn from a Master Gardener how to grow, harvest and use many commonly used herbs in your garden, containers, and indoors. Pointers will be shard on dealing with pests and diseases.
This event is in the "Children" group Solar System Science (Ages 8-10) TK Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required.Tickets available 15 minutes before class time. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Solar System Science (Ages 8-10) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required.Tickets available 15 minutes before class time.
This event is in the "Children" group Make a Bird Feeder (5-10 years) TK Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Ages 5-10; 60 min. Ticket required.Celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month by learning about the birds in your backyard and making a bird feeder with natural elements including sun butter and birdseed. Dress for mess. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Make a Bird Feeder (5-10 years) TK 11:30am–12:30pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 5-10; 60 min. Ticket required.Celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month by learning about the birds in your backyard and making a bird feeder with natural elements including sun butter and birdseed. Dress for mess.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Library Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults, Everyone The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Howard County Seed Library 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.
This event is in the "Adults" group Plant Cloning for Beginners Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Adults If you are new to, or would like to get into, plant parenting, please join us to explore the magical process of plant cloning. You will learn how to transform one single plant into multiple plants, helping you create your own indoor jungle! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Plant Cloning for Beginners 1:00pm–2:00pm Central Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: If you are new to, or would like to get into, plant parenting, please join us to explore the magical process of plant cloning. You will learn how to transform one single plant into multiple plants, helping you create your own indoor jungle!
This event is in the "Adults" group Master Gardener: Gardening for Health Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults Spending time in the garden not only benefits your landscape, but it can also enhance your physical and mental health. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Master Gardener: Gardening for Health 6:30pm–7:30pm Glenwood Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Spending time in the garden not only benefits your landscape, but it can also enhance your physical and mental health.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Library Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults, Everyone The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Howard County Seed Library 10:30am–12:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.
This event is in the "Children" group Seed Bombs (Ages 4-10, 4 & 5 with adult) Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Ages 4-10, 4 & 5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Seed Bombs (Ages 4-10, 4 & 5 with adult) 11:30am–12:15pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 4-10, 4 & 5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.
This event is in the "Children" group Nature Makers: Eco Bird Feeders, Ages 5- 10 with an Adult Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature Age Group: Children Celebrate Earth Day with us by creating an eco-friendly bird feeder using recyclable materials and vegetable shortening. This hands-on craft encourages creativity while teaching children about caring for the environment. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Nature Makers: Eco Bird Feeders, Ages 5- 10 with an Adult 11:00am–11:45am Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day with us by creating an eco-friendly bird feeder using recyclable materials and vegetable shortening. This hands-on craft encourages creativity while teaching children about caring for the environment.
This event is in the "Children" group Zoo to You: The World of Invertebrates Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Children Ages 2–5; 30 min. Free ticket required.These animals may not have a backbone, but they’re anything but boring! Meet three of the Zoo’s fascinating Invertebrate Animal Ambassadors. Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Zoo to You: The World of Invertebrates 11:00am–11:30am Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Ages 2–5; 30 min. Free ticket required.These animals may not have a backbone, but they’re anything but boring! Meet three of the Zoo’s fascinating Invertebrate Animal Ambassadors. Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
This event is in the "Children" group Read with a Ranger (families) Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 min. Ticket required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 19 2026 Tue Read with a Ranger (families) 10:30am–11:15am Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 min. Ticket required.
This event is in the "Children" group Read with a Ranger (Families; recommended ages 2-10; ages 2-7 with adult) Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 - 60 min. TK View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 12 2026 Sat Read with a Ranger (Families; recommended ages 2-10; ages 2-7 with adult) 1:30pm–2:15pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 - 60 min. TK
