This event is in the "Teens" group. Anime Club Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Age Group: Teens Event Details: Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcom... This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Anime Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Event Details: Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!
Celebrate 85 Years of Reading (all ages/families; ages birth-8 with adult) TK Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Celebrate 85 Years of Reading with Howard County Library System Families (ages birth – 8 w/ adult). Allow 30 min. Celebrate 85 years of reading as you participate in acti... Apr 29 2025 Tue Celebrate 85 Years of Reading (all ages/families; ages birth-8 with adult) TK 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Celebrate 85 Years of Reading with Howard County Library System Families (ages birth – 8 w/ adult). Allow 30 min.
This event is in the "Children" group. Family Story and Craft: Poet-Tree! [families, ages 6+] TK Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Children Event Details: Families, Ages 6 and up. 30 min. Ticket required.Celebrate National Poetry Month by listening to some poetry and creating your own Poet-Tree craft.Tickets will be avail... This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Family Story and Craft: Poet-Tree! [families, ages 6+] TK 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Families, Ages 6 and up. 30 min. Ticket required.Celebrate National Poetry Month by listening to some poetry and creating your own Poet-Tree craft.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Craft Works: TBR Jar Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm CEN Studio at Central Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Adults Event Details: Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.This month, create your own... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Craft Works: TBR Jar 7:00pm - 8:30pm Central Branch Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Required Event Details: Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Z-fold Cards Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Create 3 custom Z-fold cards and decorate with patterned paper, die cuts, stamps, and embellishments. Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Z-fold Cards 10:30am - 12:00pm Glenwood Branch Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: Create 3 custom Z-fold cards and decorate with patterned paper, die cuts, stamps, and embellishments.
This event is in the "Children" group. Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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... This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm - 2:00pm Elkridge Branch 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Space (ages 11-17) Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Teens Event Details: After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games! This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Teen Space (ages 11-17) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Glenwood Branch 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 board games!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Spot Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Teens Event Details: Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.Drop ins welcome!See other activi... This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Teen Spot 3:00pm - 5:00pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.Drop ins welcome!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Spot at East Columbia Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm East Columbia Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Teens Event Details: Bored after school?Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.Ages 11-18.Drop in. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Game Spot at East Columbia 3:30pm - 6:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Bored after school?Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.Ages 11-18.Drop in.
This event is in the "Children" group. Elementary Math Explorers (ages 6-10) TK Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required, available FREE at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before class start time.See for yourself just how fun and creative math can be with h... Cancelled This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Cancelled Elementary Math Explorers (ages 6-10) TK 5:30pm - 6:15pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required, available FREE at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before class start time.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Portrait Painting w/ J. Scott Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: This art class will teach participants how to paint a portrait. Participants will learn techniques on enlarging, composition, replicating light, under painting, brush selection, an... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Portrait Painting w/ J. Scott 6:00pm - 8:30pm Elkridge Branch Closed Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: This art class will teach participants how to paint a portrait. Participants will learn techniques on enlarging, composition, replicating light, under painting, brush selection, and more.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Speed Puzzling ShowDown Spectator & Team Member Registration Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Event Details: Join the Speed Puzzling Showdown: Spectators Want to be part of the fun without puzzling? Register below to watch and cheer on the teams at the Speed Puzzling Showdown! E... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Speed Puzzling ShowDown Spectator & Team Member Registration 6:00pm - 8:30pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Required Event Details: Join the Speed Puzzling Showdown: Spectators Want to be part of the fun without puzzling? Register below to watch and cheer on the teams at the Speed Puzzling Showdown!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Speed Puzzling ShowDown Team Registration Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Avalon Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a thrilling Speed Puzzle Challenge!Gather your family and friends to race against other teams in a competition to see who can assemble a jigsaw puzzle the fastest. Whet... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Speed Puzzling ShowDown Team Registration 6:00pm - 8:30pm Miller Branch Waitlist Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Required Event Details: Join us for a thrilling Speed Puzzle Challenge!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Children, Everyone 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! Cancelled This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Cancelled Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Branch 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!
This event is in the "Children" group. Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Age Group: Children Event Details: Allow 20 min.Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others. This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) 10:00am - 11:00am Savage Branch 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Space (ages 11-17) Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Teens Event Details: After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games! This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2025 Thu Teen Space (ages 11-17) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Glenwood Branch 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 board games!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Spot at East Columbia Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm East Columbia Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Teens Event Details: Bored after school?Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.Ages 11-18.Drop in. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2025 Thu Game Spot at East Columbia 3:30pm - 6:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Bored after school?Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.Ages 11-18.Drop in.
This event is in the "Children" group. Lei Day Celebration (Ages 5-11) Drop-in; Allow 15 min. Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Children Event Details: Celebrate the Aloha spirit on Lei Day! This Hawaiian holiday honors the giving and receiving of a special necklace. Come create your own lei to gift yourself or someone speci... This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu Lei Day Celebration (Ages 5-11) Drop-in; Allow 15 min. 4:30pm - 5:15pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Celebrate the Aloha spirit on Lei Day! This Hawaiian holiday honors the giving and receiving of a special necklace. Come create your own lei to gift yourself or someone special. Allow 15 min.
This event is in the "Children" group. Dog Man Bingo ( 6-9 years with adult) TK Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 6-9 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.Calling all Dog Man lovers! Join us for Dog Man Bingo! Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu Dog Man Bingo ( 6-9 years with adult) TK 6:30pm - 7:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 6-9 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.Calling all Dog Man lovers! Join us for Dog Man Bingo! Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Adults" group. DisCards- Upcycled Greeting Cards Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Avalon Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Give old books a new life and create a “DisCard”- one-of-a-kind greeting cards incorporating images and text from old books. A minimal project with maximum impact that’s sure to ma... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2025 Thu DisCards- Upcycled Greeting Cards 7:00pm - 8:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: Give old books a new life and create a “DisCard”- one-of-a-kind greeting cards incorporating images and text from old books. A minimal project with maximum impact that’s sure to make the recipient feel special. Materials provided.
This event is in the "Children" group. Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am 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. Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Event Details: Ticket required.Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2025 Fri Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning PICTURE BOOK PARADE Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Event Details: Ticket required.Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Spot at East Columbia Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm East Columbia Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Teens Event Details: Bored after school?Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.Ages 11-18.Drop in. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 2 2025 Fri Game Spot at East Columbia 3:30pm - 6:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Bored after school?Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.Ages 11-18.Drop in.
This event is in the "Children" group. Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Age Group: Children Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español... This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
This event is in the "Children" group. Biz Kidz Academy: Computer Games & Mentoring Workshop (8-10 years) RG Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.While playing computer games, participants will engage in fun breakout groups and teams to discuss social topics, take quizzes, and earn re... Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Biz Kidz Academy: Computer Games & Mentoring Workshop (8-10 years) RG 12:00pm - 1:30pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.
