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Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK

Thursday, February 12, 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 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
East Columbia 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: East Columbia 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  

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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!

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!

Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

Thursday, February 12, 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!

Elem'Up

Thursday, February 12, 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

dog reading to stuffed dogs

DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children

Ticket and book required. Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence. 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ticket and book required. Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence. 

The Lost Library. An orange cat, a mouse holding a key, a mouse holding a due date card. A boy holding a book open. A ghostly building

Page Turners Book Club (grades 4-5)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

Grades 4-5.  60 min.  Registration required.  Registration begins January 22.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5.  60 min.  Registration required.  Registration begins January 22.

An over the shoulder shot of a person filming greenery on their phone

Phone Filmography

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Adults

Think you need expensive gear to make great videos? Think again! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you need expensive gear to make great videos? Think again! 

book cover

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 6 - 7 pm.

February 12 Our Alchemical Bodies by Thomas Gilbert

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

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 6 - 7 pm.

February 12 Our Alchemical Bodies by Thomas Gilbert

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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.

Pajama Time (All Ages) TK

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Valentine Clay Creations: A Two-Part Air Dry Clay Workshop (ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children

 

Ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

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

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Play Partners, Ages 0-23 Months

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
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: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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 activities, and playtime. 

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

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's 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. 
 

 

Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Picture Book Parade:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales,...

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Picture Book Parade

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. 

Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities.

 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

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

Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult)

Friday, February 13, 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

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

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:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

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

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller 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: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's 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. 
 

 

Elem'Up

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
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: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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. 
 

 

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Age Group:
Children

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

All Together Now (families) TK

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.