This event is in the "Adults" group Noontime Books (In-person) Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm CEN Studio at Central Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join us for an in person discussion of So Far Gone by Jess Walter on Thursday, January 15th 12pm at the Central Branch. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Noontime Books (In-person) 12:00pm–1:00pm Central Branch Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an in person discussion of So Far Gone by Jess Walter on Thursday, January 15th 12pm at the Central Branch.
This event is in the "Adults" group Light but not Fluffy Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Light but not Fluffy 2:00pm–3:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm
This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Powered Book Club (grades 2-3) Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Grades 2-3. 45 minutes. Registration required. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu STEAM Powered Book Club (grades 2-3) 6:30pm–7:15pm Miller Branch Full Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Grades 2-3. 45 minutes. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online) Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Clubs at Online Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
This event is in the "Children" group Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club (Grades 3-5) RG Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children Grades 3-5. 60 minutes. RG, registered. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club (Grades 3-5) RG 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Branch Closed Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. 60 minutes. RG, registered.
This event is in the "Children" group Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (Grades K5-3rd) RG Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (Grades K5-3rd) RG 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Branch Closed Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Book Club (online) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Clubs at Online Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Nonfiction Book Club (online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.
This event is in the "Adults" group Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman. We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!Join us for a discussion of the following books: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group 6:45pm–7:45pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman. We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!Join us for a discussion of the following books:
This event is in the "Adults" group Dr. Richard Bell Lecture: Shall Not be Denied or Abridged - The Right to Vote in America Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Terrapin Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Dr. Richard Bell Lecture: Shall Not be Denied or Abridged - The Right to Vote in America 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Terrapin Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group Read with Me! (5-9 years) TK Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Children Ages 5-9; 30 min. Ticket required.Independent readers, practice reading aloud in a supportive environment and work on reading comprehension skills through games and activities.Tickets available 15 minutes before class. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Read with Me! (5-9 years) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 5-9; 30 min. Ticket required.Independent readers, practice reading aloud in a supportive environment and work on reading comprehension skills through games and activities.Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Adults" group Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm–2:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.
This event is in the "Teens" group Black-eyed Susan Book Group (grades 6 - 8) Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm CEN Studio at Central Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Teens Grades 6-8. Registration required. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Black-eyed Susan Book Group (grades 6 - 8) 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Branch Full Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-8. Registration required.
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. Upcoming View Details 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 Upcoming 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 "Adults" group The Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Studio A at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join us for a lively, in-person book discussion!Books to discuss:Jan 27: Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia FordFeb 24: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue The Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group) 1:00pm–2:00pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for a lively, in-person book discussion!Books to discuss:Jan 27: Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia FordFeb 24: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
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 Global Reads Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction.1st Mondays; 6 - 7 pm. Join for a discussion of the following titles: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Global Reads 6:00pm–7:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction.1st Mondays; 6 - 7 pm. Join for a discussion of the following titles:
This event is in the "Children" group Beginning Graphic Novel Club (5-8 years) TK Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children Ages 5-8; 60 min. Ticket required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Beginning Graphic Novel Club (5-8 years) TK 6:30pm–7:30pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Ages 5-8; 60 min. Ticket required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Read. Think. Talk. Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions.On February 2nd we will discuss Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston. . Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Read. Think. Talk. 6:30pm–7:45pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions.On February 2nd we will discuss Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston. .
This event is in the "Adults" group Musical Mondays Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Explore how music powerfully intersects art, culture, science, and creativity through fiction and nonfiction reads. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Musical Mondays 6:00pm–7:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Explore how music powerfully intersects art, culture, science, and creativity through fiction and nonfiction reads.
This event is in the "Adults" group Eclectic Evenings Meeting (Online) Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm Online Classes & Events at Online Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.2nd Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 pmJoin for a discussion of the following title: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Eclectic Evenings Meeting (Online) 6:45pm–7:45pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Online Classes & Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.2nd Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 pmJoin for a discussion of the following title:
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 "Teens" group Elkridge Teen Silent Book Club Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens Looking to find a community of fellow readers, but intimidated by traditional book clubs? Put down your phone, pick up a book, and spend quality time with fellow book lovers – no homework or chit chat required! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Elkridge Teen Silent Book Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs, Health & Wellness Event Details: Looking to find a community of fellow readers, but intimidated by traditional book clubs? Put down your phone, pick up a book, and spend quality time with fellow book lovers – no homework or chit chat required!
