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Time For Us (18 months - 3 years, with adult)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months - 3 years, with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months - 3 years, with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Time for Us (ages 18-35 months, with adult)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Time for Us:

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerpl...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

Time for Us

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

Orange text reads "Creepy Carrots". A white and grey rabbit stands on hill above the title, in front of three carrots who each have creepy expressions.

Creepy Carrots with Ozobot (Ages 5-8)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Put your engineering skills to the test!  Listen to the silly story "Creepy Carrots" by Aaron Reynolds, then build a fence to protect a creepy carrot from Jasper the rabbit, in Ozobot robot form. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Put your engineering skills to the test!  Listen to the silly story "Creepy Carrots" by Aaron Reynolds, then build a fence to protect a creepy carrot from Jasper the rabbit, in Ozobot robot form. 

Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Just for Me:

Ages 3-5; 30 min.  Ticket required Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.&n...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning

Just for Me

Ages 3-5; 30 min.  Ticket required

Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.  They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

 

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia 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...

Ticket required.  Tickets will be 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:

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.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min.

Orange text reads "Creepy Carrots". A white and grey rabbit stands on hill above the title, in front of three carrots who each have creepy expressions.

Creepy Carrots with Ozobot (Ages 5-8)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Put your engineering skills to the test!  Listen to the silly story "Creepy Carrots" by Aaron Reynolds, then build a fence to protect a creepy carrot from Jasper the rabbit, in Ozobot robot form. 

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Put your engineering skills to the test!  Listen to the silly story "Creepy Carrots" by Aaron Reynolds, then build a fence to protect a creepy carrot from Jasper the rabbit, in Ozobot robot form. 

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

Wings of Fire, Wings of Fun! (grades 3-5)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
Grades 3-5.  60 min.  Ticket required. Ho. Co. Schools closed.
Spread your wings and take flight as we celebrate the Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Grades 3-5.  60 min.  Ticket required. Ho. Co. Schools closed.
Spread your wings and take flight as we celebrate the Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland.

All Together Now (Families)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
All Together Now:

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 30 min. Ticket required.Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stor...

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

All Together Now

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 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. 
 

 

Friendship Bracelets (Ages 8-11)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children

​​Ages 8-11; 90 min. Free ticket required.

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

​​Ages 8-11; 90 min. Free ticket required.

Elem'Up

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Walter Dean Myers at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

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

Wednesday, April 1, 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!

 

Adult Man in Blue Long Sleeves Raising his Hand

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, April 1, 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

Upcoming
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

Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

Thursday, April 2, 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, April 2, 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, with adult)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Infant - 23 months, with adult; 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:

Infant - 23 months, with adult; allow 20 min.

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

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

Thursday, April 2, 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 (Ages 3-6, independently)

Thursday, April 2, 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. 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. Name tag required.

Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

Thursday, April 2, 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, April 2, 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, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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

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.

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.