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 "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. Open Register Now 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 Open 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Black Inventor Key chains on the Glowforge Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, History & Genealogy Age Group: Teens, Adults Many of the things we use every day were invented by Black inventors. What do a three light traffic signal, a gas mask and a hair straightening product have in common? They were all invented by Garrett Morgan. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Black Inventor Key chains on the Glowforge 2:30pm–4:30pm Glenwood Branch Full Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Many of the things we use every day were invented by Black inventors. What do a three light traffic signal, a gas mask and a hair straightening product have in common? They were all invented by Garrett Morgan.
The Getty: Museums of the World, Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy The Guggenheim in Bilbao, a landmark of modern architecture, houses an acclaimed collection of modern and contemporary art. Open Register Now Registration Required Feb 9 2026 Mon The Getty: Museums of the World, Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain 6:00pm–7:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: The Guggenheim in Bilbao, a landmark of modern architecture, houses an acclaimed collection of modern and contemporary art.
This event is in the "Children" group Living History: Visit with George & Abe (ages 4 and up) Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: History & Genealogy Age Group: Children Ages 4 & up. 45 min. Ticket required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Living History: Visit with George & Abe (ages 4 and up) 2:00pm–2:45pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Children Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Ages 4 & up. 45 min. Ticket required.
This event is in the "Children" group Living History: Visit with George & Abe (ages 4 & up) Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: History & Genealogy Age Group: Children Ages 4 & up. 45 min. Ticket required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Living History: Visit with George & Abe (ages 4 & up) 6:30pm–7:15pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Children Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Ages 4 & up. 45 min. Ticket required.
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!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Black Inventor Key chains on the Glowforge Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, History & Genealogy Age Group: Teens, Adults Many of the things we use every day were invented by Black inventors. What do a three light traffic signal, a gas mask and a hair straightening product have in common? They were all invented by Garrett Morgan. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Black Inventor Key chains on the Glowforge 5:30pm–7:30pm Glenwood Branch Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Many of the things we use every day were invented by Black inventors. What do a three light traffic signal, a gas mask and a hair straightening product have in common? They were all invented by Garrett Morgan.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Third Thursday Trivia: Love, Laughs, & Olympic Facts! Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Avalon Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Age Group: Teens, Adults Celebrate February with heart, history, and winter sports! Join us for Third Thursday Trivia and test your knowledge of Valentine’s Day traditions, Black History milestones, and Olympic legends. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Third Thursday Trivia: Love, Laughs, & Olympic Facts! 6:30pm–7:45pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate February with heart, history, and winter sports! Join us for Third Thursday Trivia and test your knowledge of Valentine’s Day traditions, Black History milestones, and Olympic legends.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Preserving Your History with Maryland State Archives Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults, Everyone Join the Maryland State Archives for a workshop on preserving your personal, family, and community history. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Preserving Your History with Maryland State Archives 1:00pm–2:30pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Join the Maryland State Archives for a workshop on preserving your personal, family, and community history.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Transcript-a-thon! (ages 11 - 18) Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch Program Type: History & Genealogy Age Group: Teens Ages 11 – 18. Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Teen Transcript-a-thon! (ages 11 - 18) 1:00pm–4:00pm Central Branch Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Ages 11 – 18. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Eyes on the Prize - Film Screening & Discussion Wednesday, February 25, 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 25 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!
This event is in the "Children" group History Quest (ages 6-11; ages 6-7 with adult) Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: History & Genealogy Age Group: Children Ages 6-11; ages 6-7 with adult. 45 minutes.Learn about history from all around the world. After a brief introduction to the topic, participants will play related games and/or create a craft. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 2 2026 Mon History Quest (ages 6-11; ages 6-7 with adult) 6:00pm–6:45pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Ages 6-11; ages 6-7 with adult. 45 minutes.Learn about history from all around the world. After a brief introduction to the topic, participants will play related games and/or create a craft.
This event is in the "Adults" group Ink & Impact: Women's Fiction Spotlight Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Ink & Impact: Women’s Fiction Spotlight View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Ink & Impact: Women's Fiction Spotlight 6:15pm–7:15pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy Event Details: Ink & Impact: Women’s Fiction Spotlight
The Getty: Museums of the World, Corning Glass Museum Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy The Corning Museum of Glass showcases the beauty and mystery of glass—strong yet fragile, ancient yet ever-evolving. Open Register Now Registration Required Mar 9 2026 Mon The Getty: Museums of the World, Corning Glass Museum 6:00pm–7:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: The Corning Museum of Glass showcases the beauty and mystery of glass—strong yet fragile, ancient yet ever-evolving.
This event is in the "Adults" group Unsung Architects of Freedom: Smallwood & Torrey’s Bold Crusade Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Terrapin Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Unsung Architects of Freedom: Smallwood & Torrey’s Bold Crusade Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Unsung Architects of Freedom: Smallwood & Torrey’s Bold Crusade 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, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Unsung Architects of Freedom: Smallwood & Torrey’s Bold Crusade
This event is in the "Children" group Don't Let History Be a Mystery: Women's History Month (grades 1-4) Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: History & Genealogy Age Group: Children Grades 1-4. 45 min. Ticket required.Learn all about past, present, and future leaders in Women's History. Includes stories, activities, and a craft.Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Don't Let History Be a Mystery: Women's History Month (grades 1-4) 6:30pm–7:15pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Grades 1-4. 45 min. Ticket required.Learn all about past, present, and future leaders in Women's History. Includes stories, activities, and a craft.Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Children" group Women's History Collaborative Quilt (ages 5-10, drop in) Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Ages 5-10, drop in. Get to know some influential women from history by helping create a "quilt" of portraits that will hang in the Central Children's Department to celebrate Women's History Month. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Women's History Collaborative Quilt (ages 5-10, drop in) 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 5-10, drop in. Get to know some influential women from history by helping create a "quilt" of portraits that will hang in the Central Children's Department to celebrate Women's History Month.
This event is in the "Adults" group History Relived: Rocketry and Early Space Flight Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Studio A at Glenwood Branch Program Type: History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Robert Goddard was an American physicist, inventor, and engineer built the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, which was successfully launched on March 16, 1926. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue History Relived: Rocketry and Early Space Flight 11:00am–12:00pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Robert Goddard was an American physicist, inventor, and engineer built the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, which was successfully launched on March 16, 1926.
This event is in the "Children" group Don't Let History Be a Mystery: Titanic! (grades 1-4) Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: History & Genealogy Age Group: Children Grades 1-4. 45 min. Ticket required.Learn all about the history of ship travel and the sinking of the Titanic. Includes stories, activities, and a craft. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Don't Let History Be a Mystery: Titanic! (grades 1-4) 6:30pm–7:15pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Grades 1-4. 45 min. Ticket required.Learn all about the history of ship travel and the sinking of the Titanic. Includes stories, activities, and a craft.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Colonial Tavern: A History of Making Americans Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Off Site Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults This ticketed event is a Fundraiser for the Friends of Howard County Library. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 26 2026 Sun The Colonial Tavern: A History of Making Americans 4:00pm–5:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: This ticketed event is a Fundraiser for the Friends of Howard County Library.
