This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Business Roundtable: Stories, Challenges, and Advice from Local Entrepreneurs Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Teens, Adults January Guest – Gwendolyn Turner, Group Travel ExpertJoin HCLS and the Ujamaa Business Roundtable for a monthly online s Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Business Roundtable: Stories, Challenges, and Advice from Local Entrepreneurs 6:00pm–7:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: January Guest – Gwendolyn Turner, Group Travel ExpertJoin HCLS and the Ujamaa Business Roundtable for a monthly online s
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group A Critical Conversation for a Challenging Time: A Virtual Fireside Chat with Dr. Robin DiAngelo Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Terrapin Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us for an engaging fireside chat with New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 25 2026 Sun A Critical Conversation for a Challenging Time: A Virtual Fireside Chat with Dr. Robin DiAngelo 3:00pm–4:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Terrapin Online Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an engaging fireside chat with New York Times best-selling author, Dr.
This event is in the "Adults" group Reads of Acceptance (Online) Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm Book Clubs at Online Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults This month's book will be Sammy Espinoza's Last Review by Taylor Kay Mejia Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Reads of Acceptance (Online) 6:45pm–7:45pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: This month's book will be Sammy Espinoza's Last Review by Taylor Kay Mejia
This event is in the "Adults" group Asian American Literature Book Club (Online) Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Asian American Literature Book Club (Online) 7:00pm–8:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Beyond Words (Ages 11 - 21) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabil Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Teen Beyond Words (Ages 11 - 21) 5:00pm–7:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabil
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group Tiny Table Conversations Information Session Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Classes & Events at Online Branch Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults SPARKED BY COMMUNITY ENTHUSIASM FOR THE LONGEST TABLE PROGRAM Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Tiny Table Conversations Information Session 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Online Classes & Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: SPARKED BY COMMUNITY ENTHUSIASM FOR THE LONGEST TABLE PROGRAM
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch (Ages 11-21) Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Teens For Ages 11-21 with learning/developmental disabilities.Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. This month’s theme: WEATHERRegistration is required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Teen Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch (Ages 11-21) 10:00am–11:30am East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: For Ages 11-21 with learning/developmental disabilities.Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. This month’s theme: WEATHERRegistration is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Veterans Book Group 2026 (Online) Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 1 2026 Sun Veterans Book Group 2026 (Online) 1:30pm–3:00pm Online Branch Full Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series.
This event is in the "Adults" group Memory Cafe @ Miller Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults The Memory Cafe provides a warm, inclusive space for individuals living with memory loss, their caregivers, family members, etc. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Memory Cafe @ Miller 2:00pm–4:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The Memory Cafe provides a warm, inclusive space for individuals living with memory loss, their caregivers, family members, etc.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group African American Artists Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Teens, Adults The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed African American Artists 1:00pm–2:00pm Elkridge Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group African American Artists (Online) Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teen Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Teens, Adults The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed African American Artists (Online) 1:00pm–2:00pm Online Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Teen Online Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works.
This event is in the "Children" group Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult) Wednesday, February 4, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult) 6:00pm–7:00pm Miller Branch Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group No Mail, Low Morale: Charity Adams & the Women of the 6888th (Online) Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Teen Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Culture & Language, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Teens, Adults Follow along with the U.S. Army Women's Museum as we teach the story of Charity Adams and her remarkable band of women leaders who were sent to Europe as the only all-female, all-black group of women sent to clear out the massive backlog of mail. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu No Mail, Low Morale: Charity Adams & the Women of the 6888th (Online) 6:00pm–6:45pm Online Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Teen Online Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Follow along with the U.S. Army Women's Museum as we teach the story of Charity Adams and her remarkable band of women leaders who were sent to Europe as the only all-female, all-black group of women sent to clear out the massive backlog of mail.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Gathering: ERCC Salon Series Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space at Central Branch Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults The Gathering, a new monthly salon series hosted at the Equity Resource Center & Collection, is inspired by the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance and 1860's Paris. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu The Gathering: ERCC Salon Series 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Branch Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The Gathering, a new monthly salon series hosted at the Equity Resource Center & Collection, is inspired by the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance and 1860's Paris.
This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Moments: Where Friends & Fun Meet Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Adults This 90-minute class is all about connection, conversation, and embracing the unexpected. Each session includes time to mingle, chat, and relax—plus a surprise mystery activity. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Senior Moments: Where Friends & Fun Meet 2:00pm–3:30pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Tech Lab (MIL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This 90-minute class is all about connection, conversation, and embracing the unexpected. Each session includes time to mingle, chat, and relax—plus a surprise mystery activity.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Beyond Words Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Adults Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disa Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Adult Beyond Words 10:00am–12:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disa
This event is in the "Adults" group Required Reading: Texts for Change Book Club (Online) Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Online Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Required Reading: Texts for Change is the new quarterly book club of the HCLS Equity Resource Center & Collection. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Required Reading: Texts for Change Book Club (Online) 7:00pm–8:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Required Reading: Texts for Change is the new quarterly book club of the HCLS Equity Resource Center & Collection.
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This event is in the "Children" group Beyond Words Junior (6-11 years with adult) Registration Required Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Children Ages 6-11 with adult; 60 min. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Beyond Words Junior (6-11 years with adult) Registration Required 6:00pm–7:00pm Savage Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6-11 with adult; 60 min. Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group World Languages Cafe Thursday, February 12, 2026 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 on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 6 - 7:45 pm. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu World Languages Cafe 6:00pm–7:45pm Miller Branch Upcoming 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 on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 6 - 7:45 pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group Eyes on the Prize - Film Screening & Discussion Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Experience Eyes on the Prize, the acclaimed documentary series on the civil rights movement, in a special two-part community screening during Black History Month! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Eyes on the Prize - Film Screening & Discussion 5:45pm–7:45pm Central Branch Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Experience Eyes on the Prize, the acclaimed documentary series on the civil rights movement, in a special two-part community screening during Black History Month!