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Mindful Mondays

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

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

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby (East Columbia) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.

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

Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mobile Health Apps

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

From Senior Planet:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

From Senior Planet:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Memory Cafe @ Miller

Monday, January 5, 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
Registration Required
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

Mindful Mondays

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

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

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central 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: Central 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 

This event is in the "Children" group

Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult)

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Move to Learn: Fitness Fun! (Ages 1-4 w/Adult) RG

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Ages 1-4 years with adult. Registration and signed release form required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-4 years with adult. Registration and signed release form required.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Thursday, January 8, 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  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mindful Origami

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Slow down and fold with intention in this relaxing origami workshop for adults. Learn simple paper-folding techniques while exploring mindfulness through the art of origami. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Slow down and fold with intention in this relaxing origami workshop for adults. Learn simple paper-folding techniques while exploring mindfulness through the art of origami. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Moments: Where Friends & Fun Meet

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Avalon Room 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

This 90-minute class is all about connection, conversation, and embracing the unexpected.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
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:

This 90-minute class is all about connection, conversation, and embracing the unexpected.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Beyond Words

Monday, January 12, 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
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group

Mindful Mondays

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

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

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

This event is in the "Children" group

Move To Learn: Fitness Fun (ages 1-4)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

MOVE TO LEARN: FITNESS FUN

Ages 1-4 years with adult. 30 minutes. Ticketed. A signed release form required.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

MOVE TO LEARN: FITNESS FUN

Ages 1-4 years with adult. 30 minutes. Ticketed. A signed release form required.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Glenwood 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: Glenwood 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  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting Zero Proof Cocktails: Non-Alcoholic Mixology with Chris Marshall (ONLINE)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Terrapin Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

You're in for a treat! Join Chris Marshall, founder of Sans Bar—the very first non-alcoholic  b

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're in for a treat! Join Chris Marshall, founder of Sans Bar—the very first non-alcoholic  b

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.

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

Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Create by Music - 3D Paper Snowmen

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for an hour of creativity and calm at the library!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for an hour of creativity and calm at the library!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Miller 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: Miller 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  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Artlab: Decorate Your Own Mug

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Welcome to Teen Artlab, a monthly art club and creativity space where you can try new projects and chill with other teen artists in a low key setting with quiet music and relaxing vibes. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Teen Artlab, a monthly art club and creativity space where you can try new projects and chill with other teen artists in a low key setting with quiet music and relaxing vibes. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central 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: Central 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 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Works: Wellness Luminary Jars

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Midterm Relax Room with Dogs

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Need a stress-relief from studying for midterms? Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the Glenwood Branch for friendly visits with customers. High school students take priority, but all are welcome as the limited space allows.

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Need a stress-relief from studying for midterms? Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the Glenwood Branch for friendly visits with customers. High school students take priority, but all are welcome as the limited space allows.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Works: Wellness Luminary Jars

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.