This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Age Group: Children Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am–11:00am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
This event is in the "Children" group Winter ASL Signs! (2-5 years with adult) TK Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Culture & Language, Early Learning Age Group: Children Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.Learn winter ASL vocabulary through stories and activities.Tickets available 15 minutes before class. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Winter ASL Signs! (2-5 years with adult) TK 10:00am–10:45am Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.Learn winter ASL vocabulary through stories and activities.Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Age Group: Children Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 11:30am–12:00pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Art Club Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Studio Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Age Group: Teens Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Anime Art Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Studio Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!
This event is in the "Children" group DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK) Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch Program Type: Culture & Language Age Group: Children Bring a book or borrow one from the library! Participants will read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK) 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture & Language Event Details: Bring a book or borrow one from the library! Participants will read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence!
This event is in the "Children" group Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult) Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Ages 6-11 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their adult. 60 min. Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult) 6:00pm–7:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6-11 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their adult. 60 min. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group German Conversation Club (In-Person) Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.Meeting Times: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.Meeting Times:
This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (Online) 4:00pm–5:00pm Online Branch Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Club Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu English Conversation Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
This event is in the "Children" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK) 5:30pm–6:30pm Elkridge Branch 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu World Languages Cafe 6:00pm–7:45pm Miller Branch Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Age Group: Children Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am–11:00am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Age Group: Children Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 11:30am–12:00pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
The Getty: Museums of the World, Victoria and Albert in London Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy The Victoria and Albert museum in London: this class will focus on the decorative arts which run the gamut from wallpaper to jewelry, costumes and even eyeglasses. Think of the Victoria & Albert as England’s attic! Open Register Now Registration Required Jan 12 2026 Mon The Getty: Museums of the World, Victoria and Albert in London 6:00pm–7:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: The Victoria and Albert museum in London: this class will focus on the decorative arts which run the gamut from wallpaper to jewelry, costumes and even eyeglasses. Think of the Victoria & Albert as England’s attic!
This event is in the "Adults" group Writing Your Story (3-Part Series) Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm CEN Studio at Central Branch Program Type: Culture & Language Age Group: Adults In this three week program, we will work on our own stories together, setting goals and learning about what makes for powerful stories. We will discuss openings, plot, character, and revision together. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Writing Your Story (3-Part Series) 5:30pm–6:30pm Central Branch Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: In this three week program, we will work on our own stories together, setting goals and learning about what makes for powerful stories. We will discuss openings, plot, character, and revision together.
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–8:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Club Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm DaVinci Meeting Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu English Conversation Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online) Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Clubs at Online Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Age Group: Children Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am–11:00am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
This event is in the "Children" group ABC Spanish Club (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK Tuesday, January 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue ABC Spanish Club (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK 5:00pm–5:30pm Elkridge Branch 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writing Your Story (3 Part Series) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm CEN Studio at Central Branch Program Type: Culture & Language Age Group: Adults In this three week program, we will work on our own stories together, setting goals and learning about what makes for powerful stories. We will discuss openings, plot, character, and revision together. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Writing Your Story (3 Part Series) 5:30pm–6:30pm Central Branch Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: In this three week program, we will work on our own stories together, setting goals and learning about what makes for powerful stories. We will discuss openings, plot, character, and revision together.
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
