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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks pro...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime & Game Hangout

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM,
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanes...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM,
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanese language/cultural tie-ins. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Candlelight Concert Society Pre-Concert Lecture w/ Jonathan Palevsky

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an engaging pre-concert lecture by Jonathan Palevsky, the esteemed Program Director of WBJC, in anticipation of Candlelight's final concert of their 51st...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an engaging pre-concert lecture by Jonathan Palevsky, the esteemed Program Director of WBJC, in anticipation of Candlelight's final concert of their 51st season featuring the GRAMMY-winning ensemble, the brilliant Americ

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

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min. Beginners welcome! Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas. Find inspiration as y...

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 "Children" group.

On the Road to Kindergarten at HoCo Family Support Center (ORK)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ORK at Mobile Branch
Program Type:
Community Events,
Age Group:
Children
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK) and a Children's Class:

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.  The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.  ...

Event Details:

2nd Wednesdays; 10 am - 12 pm    Apr 10 & May 8 HoCo Family Support Center 9790 Patuxent Woods Dr Columbia, MD 21046 In case of inclement weather, the visit m...

Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events,

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK) and a Children's Class

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Attend a children's class

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys 

  • Learn about community resources 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Asista a una clase para niños con el personal de la biblioteca. 

  • Pedir prestados libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pedir prestados kits de actividades y juguetes 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

2nd Wednesdays; 10 am - 12 pm   

Apr 10 & May 8

HoCo Family Support Center
9790 Patuxent Woods Dr Columbia, MD 21046
In case of inclement weather, the visit may be cancelled.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindful Rock Painting

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Paint mindful designs on rocks along with other crafters.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Paint mindful designs on rocks along with other crafters.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks pro...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Children" group.

On the Road to Kindergarten at Deep Run Mobile Park (ORK)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
ORK at Mobile Branch
Program Type:
Community Events,
Age Group:
Children
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK):

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.  The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.  ...

Event Details:

Wednesdays  3:30 - 5:30 pm Apr 10 & 24, May 8 & 22, Jun 12 & 26 Deep Run Mobile Park 6551 Old Waterloo Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075 At the pool area. In...

Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events,

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

Wednesdays  3:30 - 5:30 pm

Apr 10 & 24, May 8 & 22, Jun 12 & 26

Deep Run Mobile Park

6551 Old Waterloo Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Gaming & Chill

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out som...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Rock on with Bollywood

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Patapsco/Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Rock on to Bollywood music as Bollywood dancer Jaya Mathur demonstrates and teaches the basic steps of Bollywood dancing. Must be 18+. Waiver required. Registration required. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Rock on to Bollywood music as Bollywood dancer Jaya Mathur demonstrates and teaches the basic steps of Bollywood dancing. Must be 18+. Waiver required. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (Online)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+. Continue learning Korean in this 12-week class taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of A...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

This event is in the "Adults" group.

German Conversation Club (In-Person)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. We are meeting every second Thursday at noon in-person at East Columbia Branch,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
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 rec...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
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, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. Meet via Zoom every second Thursday of the month at 4 PM.  If you would...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Meet via Zoom every second Thursday of the month at 4 PM. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Action Board Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Have ideas for future teen classes and events? Want to help with our teen collections by making suggestions and being a beta reader? Want to hang with other cool library teens and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Have ideas for future teen classes and events? Want to help with our teen collections by making suggestions and being a beta reader? Want to hang with other cool library teens and earn service hours?

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

World Languages Cafe

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm. Est...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Works-Yoga In the Black Community

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Yoga in the Black Community: Healing Practices and Principles," authored by Charlene Marie Muhammad and Dr. Marilyn Peppers-Citizen, is a thought-provoking work that dives deep in...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

"Yoga in the Black Community: Healing Practices and Principles," authored by Charlene Marie Muhammad and Dr.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rainbow Challah: Celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Fun, community service, & delicious food all at once! Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month and give back to the community. Make (to donate to a local shelter) rainbow chall...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Fun, community service, & delicious food all at once! Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month and give back to the community.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Action Board (TAB)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Take action! Help design, plan, and implement projects and events to benefit your community by collaborating with other TAB members and with support of library staff.  Service...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Take action! Help design, plan, and implement projects and events to benefit your community by collaborating with other TAB members and with support of library staff.  Service hours available.

Drop-in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks pro...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Korean for Beginners

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)....

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Live: Savage Carnival!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Attend Teen Live! at Savage for a teen takeover of the branch and enjoy these free activities and more: Free pizza and snacks DJ with dancing Arcade basketball, Jumbo Gam...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Attend Teen Live! at Savage for a teen takeover of the branch and enjoy these free activities and more:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg Meet Up

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
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: May 14 a...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
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:

May 14 and 28

June 11 and 25

July 9 and 23