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Classroom Ready (Ages 3-5, RG)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-5 years; 30 mins.  RG, Registration required. 

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

Ages 3-5 years; 30 mins.  RG, Registration required. 

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What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Thursday, December 11, 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!

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!

teens making glitter jars

Teen Spot

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Studio Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with a variety of arts and crafts, activities, video games and board games. Meet other teens while having a free snack and hanging out at the library.

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

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with a variety of arts and crafts, activities, video games and board games. Meet other teens while having a free snack and hanging out at the library.

Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

Thursday, December 11, 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!

Acrylic Pour

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

READY, SET, POUR!  Using paint, pouring medium, and canvases, learn about how chemistry and fluid dynamics can create amazing works of art.

Registration required. Grades 6-12. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

READY, SET, POUR!  Using paint, pouring medium, and canvases, learn about how chemistry and fluid dynamics can create amazing works of art.

Registration required. Grades 6-12. 

Teen Afterschool Programming

Thursday, December 11, 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.

Elem'Up

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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

English Conversation Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

The English Conversation Club (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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Club (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

dog reading to stuffed dogs

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

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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. 

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Page Turners Book Club (grades 4-5)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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 November 20.

Full
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 November 20.

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Warning Graphic Content (Online)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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.

December 11 Monstress by Marjorie Liu

Open
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.

December 11 Monstress by Marjorie Liu

World Languages Cafe

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, beginning in September on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 6 - 7:45 pm.

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

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, beginning in September on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 6 - 7:45 pm.

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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, December 11, 2025 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.

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SAT scoreback session

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
DaVinci Meeting Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

If you attended the practice digital SAT last Saturday, please attend this scoreback session to receive your scores, learn some tips and tricks from C2 Education and have the opportunity to ask questions as well. Parents/guardians welcome!

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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College & Trade Schools, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

If you attended the practice digital SAT last Saturday, please attend this scoreback session to receive your scores, learn some tips and tricks from C2 Education and have the opportunity to ask questions as well. Parents/guardians welcome!

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

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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.

Full
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.

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Thursday Next Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

We will be discussing the novel, Tilt by Emma Pattee

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

We will be discussing the novel, Tilt by Emma Pattee

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

Friday, December 12, 2025 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, December 12, 2025 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.

English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners.

All Together Now (all ages, with adult)

Friday, December 12, 2025 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, December 12, 2025 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, December 12, 2025 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.