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Teen Study Lounge

Teen Study Lounge

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
ECO Studio D/ Studio E at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a middle or high school student looking for a safe and cozy place to study or complete your work?

Come to the Teen Study Lounge at East Columbia.

Free refreshments and light music will keep you motivated.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Are you a middle or high school student looking for a safe and cozy place to study or complete your work?

Come to the Teen Study Lounge at East Columbia.

Free refreshments and light music will keep you motivated.

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English Conversation Class

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Open
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

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In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

 

 

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

 

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In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (Online)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Clubs at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

 

 

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

 

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

 

 

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

 

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Romance Reads (Online)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Classes & Events at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion!

Footloose poster, white lettering on dark blue background

HHS theater preview: Footloose!

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
DaVinci Meeting Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Join Hammond High School Theatre students and director for a sneak peek of their awesome spring musical: Footloose, hear a few songs and ask questions at the end.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Event Details:
Join Hammond High School Theatre students and director for a sneak peek of their awesome spring musical: Footloose, hear a few songs and ask questions at the end.

Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

Thursday, February 26, 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, February 26, 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)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

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:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

All Together Now, Ages Everyone

Thursday, February 26, 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. 
 

 

LOBBY

Get to Know Your library

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a guided tour of the many materials, services, and resources available to you. 

From books and learning tools to digital platforms and online classes-it's all FREE with your library card!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a guided tour of the many materials, services, and resources available to you. 

From books and learning tools to digital platforms and online classes-it's all FREE with your library card!

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Pins and Needles

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

 Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm. Adults, ages 18+.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

 Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm. Adults, ages 18+.

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

Thursday, February 26, 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 (3-6 years, independently) TK

Thursday, February 26, 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. Ticket (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. Ticket (name tag) required.

Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

Thursday, February 26, 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, February 26, 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. 

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Veterans: Visit with a Social Worker from the Baltimore VA Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Lobby (Savage) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Veterans: drop in to meet with a Social Worker for the Baltimore Veterans Administration Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), ask questions, seek support, and get information on the services provided at the CRRC in Baltimore.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Lobby (Savage)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Veterans: drop in to meet with a Social Worker for the Baltimore Veterans Administration Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), ask questions, seek support, and get information on the services provided at the CRRC in Baltimore.

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Thursday, February 26, 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  

Owl Ocarina by Melissa Foss

Mud to Music w/ artist Melissa Foss

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Musical instruments have helped us communicate and express ourselves since the dawn of human culture.

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

Musical instruments have helped us communicate and express ourselves since the dawn of human culture.

Copy of potential MWMS music night

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:45pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens

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Cancelled
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Event Details:

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Teen Space (ages 11-17)

Thursday, February 26, 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!

Copy of ELMS at the Library

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, History & Genealogy

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Cancelled
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

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Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

Thursday, February 26, 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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Empowerment Series: Teen Dating Violence

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Studio Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Come learn from TurnAround's Lead Community Educator of Howard County! TurnAround provides empowerment-based free prevention educational services on the issues of human trafficking and power-based violence.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn from TurnAround's Lead Community Educator of Howard County! TurnAround provides empowerment-based free prevention educational services on the issues of human trafficking and power-based violence.