This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group FIRST FRUITS Celebration: Kwanzaa Traditions, Creativity & Cultural Tasting Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Join us for a joyful Kwanzaa celebration honoring African heritage, creativity, and community. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 29 2025 Mon FIRST FRUITS Celebration: Kwanzaa Traditions, Creativity & Cultural Tasting 4:00pm–7:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a joyful Kwanzaa celebration honoring African heritage, creativity, and community.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg Meet Up Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Adults Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience. We have both American and Asian sets available!2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:Dec 9 and 30Jan 13 and 27Feb 10 and 24 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Mah Jongg Meet Up 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience. We have both American and Asian sets available!2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:Dec 9 and 30Jan 13 and 27Feb 10 and 24
World Languages Cafe Holiday Edition Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm Off Site Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Columbia Association Multicultural Programs, in partnership with Howard County Library, presents Joy to the World Language Cafe. Travel the world in this FREE evening of conversation and culture. View Details Offsite Event Dec 30 2025 Tue World Languages Cafe Holiday Edition 6:00pm–8:45pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Columbia Association Multicultural Programs, in partnership with Howard County Library, presents Joy to the World Language Cafe. Travel the world in this FREE evening of conversation and culture.
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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention 10:00am–1:00pm East Columbia Branch 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 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 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 "Adults" group Films That Connect Us (Online) Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Age Group: Adults How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion datesJan 05:Thelma Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Films That Connect Us (Online) 3:00pm–4:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion datesJan 05:Thelma
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 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:00am–4:00pm Central Branch 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm Studio A at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 6:15pm–7:45pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.
This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond Words at the Central Branch Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Adults The theme for this month is: Snow! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Beyond Words at the Central Branch 10:00am–11:30am Central Branch Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: The theme for this month is: Snow!
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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 7 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 "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 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm East Columbia Branch 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 German Conversation Club (In-Person) Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.Meeting Times: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.Meeting Times:
This event is in the "Adults" group What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Age Group: Adults Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat 2:00pm–3:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.
This event is in the "Adults" group German Conversation Club (Online) Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting!Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (Online) 4:00pm–5:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting!Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session!
This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced Anime Association Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm DaVinci Meeting Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Age Group: Adults Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Advanced Anime Association 6:00pm–7:30pm Savage Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group World Languages Cafe Thursday, January 8, 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 7 - 8:45 pm. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 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 7 - 8:45 pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group Get to Know Your library Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Adults Join us for a guided tour of the many service, resources, and materials available to you. From books and learning tools to digital platforms and online classes-it's all FREE with your library card! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Get to Know Your library 10:00am–11:00am East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a guided tour of the many service, resources, and materials available to you. From books and learning tools to digital platforms and online classes-it's all FREE with your library card!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The League of Women Voters of Howard County Annual Legislative Breakfast Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Patapsco/Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Teens, Adults The League of Women Voters of Howard County invites you to our annual Legislative Forum with the Howard County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat The League of Women Voters of Howard County Annual Legislative Breakfast 10:00am–12:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The League of Women Voters of Howard County invites you to our annual Legislative Forum with the Howard County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly.
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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Senior Moments: Where Friends & Fun Meet 2:00pm–3:30pm Miller Branch Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 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
The Getty: Museums of the World, Victoria and Albert in London Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy The Victoria and Albert museum in London: this class will focus on the decorative arts which run the gamut from wallpaper to jewelry, costumes and even eyeglasses. Think of the Victoria & Albert as England’s attic! Full View Details Registration Required Jan 12 2026 Mon The Getty: Museums of the World, Victoria and Albert in London 6:00pm–7:00pm Online Branch Full Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: The Victoria and Albert museum in London: this class will focus on the decorative arts which run the gamut from wallpaper to jewelry, costumes and even eyeglasses. Think of the Victoria & Albert as England’s attic!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+) Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Studio B at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+) 6:00pm–7:30pm Glenwood Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.
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 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Glenwood Branch 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 Mah Jongg Meet Up Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Adults Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience. We have both American and Asian sets available!2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:January 13 and 27February 10 and 24March 10 and 24 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Mah Jongg Meet Up 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience. We have both American and Asian sets available!2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:January 13 and 27February 10 and 24March 10 and 24
