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Eyes on the Prize - Film Screening & Discussion

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

Experience Eyes on the Prize, the acclaimed documentary series on the civil rights movement, in a special two-part community screening during Black History Month!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience Eyes on the Prize, the acclaimed documentary series on the civil rights movement, in a special two-part community screening during Black History Month!

Green text reads "Mother Goose on The Loose Hatchlings" surrounding an illustration of a woman riding on a goose. Maroon text below is www.mgol.org . The Maryland State Library Agency logo is on the bottom left and the Maryland State Department of Education logo is on the bottom right.

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning, Parents & Educators
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning, Parents & Educators
Registration Required
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

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Business Roundtable: Stories, Challenges, and Advice from Local Entrepreneurs (ONLINE)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join HCLS and the Ujamaa Business Roundtable for a monthly online series highlighting local businesses owned by People of Color in Howard County.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join HCLS and the Ujamaa Business Roundtable for a monthly online series highlighting local businesses owned by People of Color in Howard County.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, February 18, 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

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

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!

 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!

 

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Teen D&D Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens

Due to its popularity, we will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.

Doors open 15 minutes before game time.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Due to its popularity, we will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.

Doors open 15 minutes before game time.

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English Conversation Class

Wednesday, February 18, 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
Registration Required
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

A red and black tea wallet sitting open on a wooden surface

Make It: Tea Wallet

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to make a fabric tea wallet. We provide the sewing machine, tools, and fabric for a project. You just need to show up and create!

Prior experience with using a sewing machine is required for this class. This is a two-part class.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a fabric tea wallet. We provide the sewing machine, tools, and fabric for a project. You just need to show up and create!

Prior experience with using a sewing machine is required for this class. This is a two-part class.

Edna Lewis

Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's Chef is Edna Lewis.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's Chef is Edna Lewis.

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.

Open
Registration Required
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.

Nonfiction Book Club (in-person)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

Nonfiction Book Club (online)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Clubs at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's 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.

Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room 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: Maxine White Warfield Room
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. 

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

All Together Now, Ages Everyone

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pindell Room at Glenwood 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: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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. 
 

 

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult)

Thursday, February 19, 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 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

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

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

Just For Me (3-6 years, independently) TK

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6, independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6, independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's 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.

Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room 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: Maxine White Warfield Room
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. 

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

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Miller 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: Miller 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  

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Noontime Books (In-person)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an in person discussion of The Dark Maestro by Brandon Slocumb on Thursday, February 19th 12pm at the Central Branch. 

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

Join us for an in person discussion of The Dark Maestro by Brandon Slocumb on Thursday, February 19th 12pm at the Central Branch. 

A red and black tea wallet sitting open on a wooden surface

Make It: Tea Wallet

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to make a fabric tea wallet. We provide the sewing machine, tools, and fabric for a project. You just need to show up and create!

Prior experience with using a sewing machine is required for this class. This is a two-part class.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a fabric tea wallet. We provide the sewing machine, tools, and fabric for a project. You just need to show up and create!

Prior experience with using a sewing machine is required for this class. This is a two-part class.