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CANCELLED: Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Monday, November 17, 2025 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!

Cancelled
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!

AV Studio: Vector Art

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events
Age Group:
Teens

AV Studio
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

AV Studio
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12. 

Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

Monday, November 17, 2025 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!

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Mindful Mondays

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

Teen Afterschool Programming

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Teens

Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.

Fingerprinting Fun! (4th-5th grades) TK

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Grades 4-5; 60 min. Ticket required.

One of a kind; each of us have fingerprints but no two fingerprints are exactly alike! Engage in hands-on learning activities to step into the shoes of a Latent Print Examiner.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Grades 4-5; 60 min. Ticket required.

One of a kind; each of us have fingerprints but no two fingerprints are exactly alike! Engage in hands-on learning activities to step into the shoes of a Latent Print Examiner.

Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Take some time to tackle an old project you’ve gotten into a rut with or gain some fresh perspective on new passions.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time to tackle an old project you’ve gotten into a rut with or gain some fresh perspective on new passions.

Korean for Beginners

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) ticketed

Monday, November 17, 2025 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, November 17, 2025 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, November 17, 2025 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.

National Cryptography Museum: Talking in Code

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Terrapin Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

The Navajo Code Talkers are famous for using their language to protect U.S. Marine Corps radio messages during World War II.  But they weren’t the only, or even the first, Native Americans to do so.   Learn how the U.S.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Navajo Code Talkers are famous for using their language to protect U.S. Marine Corps radio messages during World War II.  But they weren’t the only, or even the first, Native Americans to do so.   Learn how the U.S.

Headshot of author Scott Shigeoka on couch smiling with hand against forehead

Seek: Curiosity as a Force for Connection with Scott Shigeoka

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

Join internationally recognized curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka for a powerful evening exploring how curiosity can transform our lives, relationships, and communities. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join internationally recognized curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka for a powerful evening exploring how curiosity can transform our lives, relationships, and communities. 

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Reads of Acceptance (Online)

Monday, November 17, 2025 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 Bad Cree by Jessica Johns.

Open
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 Bad Cree by Jessica Johns.

Lullaby project: Veterans Songwriting Program- Online Introductory Session

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

In Partnership with Howard County Library System, Baltimore Classical Guitar Society presents it's Lullaby Project.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Partnership with Howard County Library System, Baltimore Classical Guitar Society presents it's Lullaby Project.

Asian American Literature Book Club (Online)

Monday, November 17, 2025 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

 

Cancelled
Closed
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:

 

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

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
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
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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, November 18, 2025 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.

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

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lobby (Central) at Central 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: Central Branch
Room: Lobby (Central)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

All Together Now (All ages) TK

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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, November 18, 2025 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, November 18, 2025 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.

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ELKS Excellent Reads

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict