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Garden Discovery [ages 4-6/with adult] TK

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with adult.  45 min.  Ticket required.You are invited to roll-up your sleeves and help with the care and keeping of the Enchanted Garden. Be ready to work togeth...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with adult.  45 min.  Ticket required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, a...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Sprouts: Culinary Class

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for the second class in the Teen Sprouts Culinary Series! You will learn hands-on techniques for food preparation while gaining an appreciation for diverse cuisines using l...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Join us for the second class in the Teen Sprouts Culinary Series! You will learn hands-on techniques for food preparation while gaining an appreciation for diverse cuisines using locally sourced produce from farms around Howard County.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.  

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, a...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Sprouts: Culinary Class

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for the third class in the Teen Sprouts Culinary Series! You will learn hands-on techniques for food preparation while gaining an appreciation for diverse cuisines using lo...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Join us for the third class in the Teen Sprouts Culinary Series! You will learn hands-on techniques for food preparation while gaining an appreciation for diverse cuisines using locally sourced produce from farms around Howard County.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Bonsai workshop for Adults (June)

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own bonsai: The Maryland Bonsai Association and the Howard County Library System offer a special beginner bonsai workshop. Ages 18+About the Workshop:Discover the ancie...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Create your own bonsai: The Maryland Bonsai Association and the Howard County Library System offer a special beginner bonsai workshop. Ages 18+


About the Workshop:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Animal Heroes (7-11 years) TK

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.Calling all animal lovers; learn about amazing animal heroes past and present through children's books and hands-on activities.Tickets available ...

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

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.

Calling all animal lovers; learn about amazing animal heroes past and present through children's books and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read with a Ranger

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Explore the natural world through stories and activities with a Howard County Park Ranger. Learn how to spot the signs of wild animals and see their tracks up close, or silent...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Explore the natural world through stories and activities with a Howard County Park Ranger. Learn how to spot the signs of wild animals and see their tracks up close, or silently glide into the world of owls and make a craft.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Diamonds in the Sand: Meet the Terrapins!

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

All ages, 90 minutes. Free ticket required.Imagine what it must be like as a biologist studying terrapins on Poplar Island! What are terrapin nests like and how do their eggs survi...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

All ages, 90 minutes. Free ticket required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Living Art of Bonsai (July 2025)

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Patapsco/Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the art on Bonsai through a presentation. This presentation will discuss types of plants, pots, tools and other resources to get started with bonsai. Please register wit...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Learn the art on Bonsai through a presentation. This presentation will discuss types of plants, pots, tools and other resources to get started with bonsai. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Read with a Ranger [families] TK

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 - 60 min.  Ticket required.Explore the natural world through stories and activities with a Howard County Park Ranger. Learn how t...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 - 60 min.  Ticket required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.