Upcoming Events

Read and discuss books by Asian authors or based on the Asian experience.  3rd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm.  Join for an online discussion of the following titles:  April 19:  Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Jong&n...

Join us as we discuss books pertaining to LGBTQ+ experiences! All are welcome. We'll meet on 3rd Mondays each month from 7-8pm. Titles to be discussed are as follows: [click links to go to catalog] April 19: Less&nbs...

Ages 7-9.  45 minutes.  Registration required. Read Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout by Megan McDonald before the meeting.  Join our zoom discussion about the book, then participate in a related STEAM activity....

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 3rd Tuesdays 7 - 8 pm. Apr 20 Nailbiter Volumes 1&2  Joshua Williamson and  Mike Henderson Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation.&n...

Grades 4-6. Registration required.  60 minutes. Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. The following books will be discussed in the classes-it is the registrant's responsibility to place these books on hold s...

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections. Jan 20 - The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World by Stephen Brusatte Feb 17 - The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander ...

Join us on April 23 for a discussion of Dan Mathews' tender and witty account of life with his aging schizophrenic mother; Like Crazy: Life With My Mother and Her Imaginary Friends by Dan Matthews Please register with an email address to receive a...

    Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) Apr 28th: "Circe" by Madeline Miller Please register with an email address to receive...

  Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the new Romantic Reads Book Discussion! Discuss your favorite romance author and book or series with other fellow romance readers. You will "zoom" away with new author...

Join us for a virtual literary happy hour. 4th Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm.                                                    ...

Elizabeth Gilbert will be in conversation with Cija Jefferson about her work. In her lectures Gilbert talks about her writing and seizing the opportunity to live a life guided by creativity rather than fear.  Gilbert’s mem...

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club, meeting on the 1st Saturday of the month.  May 01: The Gone Dead: a novel  by Chanelle Benz  Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a ...

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; 7- 8 pm.  Join for an online discussion of the following titles: May 3rd: Brother by D...

Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series. During five monthly facilitated sessions, discussions center on military experiences and a unique set of readings, which may include classics, fiction, memoirs,...

Virtual book discussion. Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm. May 6: The Resisters by Gish Jen. Registered customers should place a hold request on the title using their library card in order to receive a copy to read before the discussion. Please follow procedur...

  Family Fun Bookclub ages 6-9 with Adult Join Susan Miller (Children's Instructor, East Columbia Branch, Howard County Library System) with your family for a book discussion and a fun activity celebrating the book you read. On the second ...

Join us in celebrating Asian/Pacific Islander Month with a discussion of  May 10: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng   Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join t...

Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles. 2nd Tuesdays, 7-8pm Join for an online discussion of the following title: May 11: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Please register with an email address to receive an i...

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SciFi & Fantasy movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) May 12th: Lobster (Kanopy) Please register with an email address to receive an immedia...

Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels. 2nd Wednesdays; 7-8pm.  Join for an online discussion of the following titles:  March 10 - Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman April 14 - Nothing Ventured by Jeffrey Arche...

Join Laci Radford, Children's Instructor & Research Specialist, in a safe space where we'll explore a beautiful rainbow of LQBTQIA+ picture books and the importance of representation in children's media. This presentation is part of the H...

Join Ash and Angie, Instructors & Research Specialists from Central Branch, as they promote LGBTQ+ book recommendations for adults. Titles will include fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. This presentation is part of the HoCo Ra...

Looking for some great books and comics featuring LGBTQIA+ main characters and/or written/illustrated by LGBTQIA+ creators? Join an awkward, nerdy "Bibrarian" for a quick rundown of some of this year's favorites plus some oldie-goldie classics, and f...

Read and discuss books by Asian authors or based on the Asian experience.  3rd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm.  Join for an online discussion of the following titles:  April 19:  Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Jong&n...