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Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 6-11 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their adult.  60 min.  Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-11 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their adult.  60 min.  Registration required.

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

Wednesday, May 6, 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!

 

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English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 6, 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

ACT Scores Back Session

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens

Students who took the ACT Practice Test on Saturday, 5/2 can return to receive their scores.

Parents and guardians welcome.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

Students who took the ACT Practice Test on Saturday, 5/2 can return to receive their scores.

Parents and guardians welcome.

Master Gardener: Maryland Native Bees In your Yard

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

Did you know there are over 400 native bees in Maryland? This presentation will help you learn how to identify which of our 400 bee friends are pollinating your flowers in your backyard.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know there are over 400 native bees in Maryland? This presentation will help you learn how to identify which of our 400 bee friends are pollinating your flowers in your backyard.

Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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.

All Together Now, Ages Everyone

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Pindell Room at Glenwood 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: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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. 
 

 

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

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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  

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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!

Social Media Professionalism Work for Teens

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens

Learn how your online presence can impact your future. This workshop covers social media do’s and don’ts and how to use platforms in a positive, professional way.

Presented by Howard County Workforce Development.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how your online presence can impact your future. This workshop covers social media do’s and don’ts and how to use platforms in a positive, professional way.

Presented by Howard County Workforce Development.

Elem'Up

Thursday, May 7, 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

English Conversation Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes, 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: Adult English Classes, 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

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Debate Academy: Master Public Speaking

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all Middle School Students! Want to enhance your public speaking skills? Practice speech and debate in a safe space to prepare for high school level competitions.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Middle School Students! Want to enhance your public speaking skills? Practice speech and debate in a safe space to prepare for high school level competitions.

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Advanced Anime Association

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DaVinci Meeting Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.

Teardrop shaped wooden pendant with handwritten engraved "I love you mom" against a gray background

Mother's Day Pendants with the Laser

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace.

Pajama Time (ages 0-5+ with adult) TK

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Pajama Time:

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 30 min.  Ticket required.A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting ...

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

Pajama Time

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 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, May 7, 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.