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

Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 11, 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. 
 

Winter Musical Moves

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate Winter and Valentine’s Day!
Join us for a joyful session of seasonal songs and musical games celebrating winter and Valentine’s Day.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Celebrate Winter and Valentine’s Day!
Join us for a joyful session of seasonal songs and musical games celebrating winter and Valentine’s Day.

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

Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
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!

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, February 11, 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.

clay figurine of bear holding a bird

Art in the Afternoon: Creative Clay

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Creative Clay: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of sculpting and learn simple techniques for working with Air-Dry Clay.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Creative Clay: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of sculpting and learn simple techniques for working with Air-Dry Clay.

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

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Living History: Visit with George & Abe (ages 4 and up)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Children

Ages 4 & up.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up.  45 min.  Ticket required.

All Together Now (families) TK

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage 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: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
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. 
 

 

Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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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Elkridge Teen Silent Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Looking to find a community of fellow readers, but intimidated by traditional book clubs? Put down your phone, pick up a book, and spend quality time with fellow book lovers – no homework or chit chat required!

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking to find a community of fellow readers, but intimidated by traditional book clubs? Put down your phone, pick up a book, and spend quality time with fellow book lovers – no homework or chit chat required!

Elem'Up

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room) 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: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)
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

Problem Solvers, Jr. (ages 6-8) TK

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate  in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate  in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.

Math Tales: Ages 5-7 (5-7 years, independently) TK

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5-7, independently;  45 min. Ticket required.

Explore mathematical concepts through stories, games, and hands-on activities while meeting new friends.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Ages 5-7, independently;  45 min. Ticket required.

Explore mathematical concepts through stories, games, and hands-on activities while meeting new friends.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Wednesday, February 11, 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. 

Problem Solvers (ages 9-11) TK

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate  in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate  in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.

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

Wednesday, February 11, 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!

 

Teen Beyond Words

Teen Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch (Ages 11-21)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens

For Teens Ages 11-21 with learning/developmental disabilities.

Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. 

This month’s theme: CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS

Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens Ages 11-21 with learning/developmental disabilities.

Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. 

This month’s theme: CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS

Registration is required.

Living History: Visit with George & Abe (ages 4 & up)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Children

Ages 4 & up.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Math Tales: Ages 8-10 (8-10 years) TK

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 8-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore mathematical concepts through stories, games, and hands-on activities while meeting new friends.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Ages 8-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore mathematical concepts through stories, games, and hands-on activities while meeting new friends.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Mystery Book Club (in-person)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. 

 

Nov 12: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Dec 10: Death of a Spy by M.C. Beaton

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

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. 

 

Nov 12: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Dec 10: Death of a Spy by M.C. Beaton

Mystery Book Club (online)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Clubs at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. 

 

Nov 12: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Dec 10: Death of a Spy by M.C. Beaton

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

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. 

 

Nov 12: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Dec 10: Death of a Spy by M.C. Beaton