Upcoming Events

Name: DIY Window Screen Repair
Start: 2024-04-25T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-25T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Howard County Library System

Featured Events

DIY Window Screen Repair

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch

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Join us to learn to repair your torn or damaged window and door screens to take in the cool spring breeze. This class will include a discussion of window screen types and the tools

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: DIY Design Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

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Join us to learn to repair your torn or damaged window and door screens to take in the cool spring breeze. This class will include a discussion of window screen types and the tools necessary to replace screen in aluminum frames. Bring your one window...

book cover of School Moms, cropped next to a photo of author Laura Pappano. She is an older white woman with short blonde hair. She is wearing a black crewneck shirt and a grey blazer. She is sitting with her arms crossed on a student desk in a school classrom

School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Schools

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch

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"Public schools matter to our democracy and to our future. And they are under attack from people who don’t really know or care very much about what schools do or how they work.”

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont / Hockley Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author & Literary Events

Registration Required

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"Public schools matter to our democracy and to our future. And they are under attack from people who don’t really know or care very much about what schools do or how they work.” Join award-winning journalist and author Laura Pappano for a discussi...

Teen Sprouts: Agricultural and Life Skills Immersion Program Ages 14-18

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch

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We are growing young climate and agricultural leaders! Teens ages 14-18: Learn to grow and cook your own food Get involved with your local community&nb

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Enchanted Garden

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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We are growing young climate and agricultural leaders! Teens ages 14-18: Learn to grow and cook your own food Get involved with your local community Build life and job skills related to: Sustainability...

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Author Works: Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ellicott Room at Miller Branch

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Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr. Chiara D’Amore discuss their new collaborative book, Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Sp

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Gardening & Nature

Registration Required

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Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr. Chiara D’Amore discuss their new collaborative book, Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden. Learn how you can convert your lawn and l...

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Author Works: Hidden History of Howard County

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch

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Howard County has a rich and fascinating past. It was first settled in the seventeenth century, when the area was part of Anne Arundel County, and early towns formed around gristmi

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont / Hockley Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy

Registration Required

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Howard County has a rich and fascinating past. It was first settled in the seventeenth century, when the area was part of Anne Arundel County, and early towns formed around gristmills. Nearby quarries and mills shaped Ellicott City before the more we...

Poster for the Movie The Artist and The Astronaut

The Maryland Film Premiere: 'The Artist & The Astronaut' - Featuring a Q&A with Director Bill Muench

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch

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You are cordially invited to attend the Maryland premiere of the award-winning film,The Artist & The Astronaut. Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey that delves into

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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You are cordially invited to attend the Maryland premiere of the award-winning film,The Artist & The Astronaut. Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey that delves into the remarkable love story between artist Pat Musick, a civil rights ac...

Picture of smiling Jaya Mathur with both her arms up in a Bollywood dance pose.

Rock on with Bollywood

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Patapsco/Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch

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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.

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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

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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. MAY: AAPI Month classes/events/programs: This se...

World Languages Cafe

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch

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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

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion

Registration Required

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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. Established by the Columbia Association’s International Exchange & Mu...

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AV Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Savage Branch

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage AV Studio

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor. No registration required. Grades 6-12. ...

Teen Connect 2.0 - Create River Rock Mandala Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Miller Branch

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Tech Lab (MIL)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Encore Cinema

6:30pm - 8:30pm

East Columbia Branch

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: East Columbia Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

Registration Required

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ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System and East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen! Doors open at 6:15pm. Thursday April 25 Viva Las Vegas Lucky Jackson arr...

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Elkridge Studio

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language

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Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. ...

El día de los niños/The Day of the Child (Families) TK

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont / Hockley Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion

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Families. 60 Minutes. Ticket required. !Celebremos el dia de los niños con las percursiones, maraquitas y congas de Luis Garay! !Únete a esta emocionante presentación! Let’s celebrate Children's Day with Luis Garay’s percussions, shak...

Poetry Zine Workshop

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Savage Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace,

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Make your own poetry zine to celebrate National Poetry Month! Zines, or ’zines (pronounced “zeens”), are handmade do-it-yourself magazines that can be about any topic and are often distributed by making photocopies. Bring your own poem or pick fro...

Family Playtime: Arts & Crafts (Families)

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Families; Allow 30 minutes. Drop-in to make a fun craft or create your own masterpiece! ...

Teen Live! at Miller

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Miller Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Attend Teen Live! at Miller for these free activities and more: Free pizza with various toppings including cauliflower crust cheese pizza for those with Passover dietary restrictions - while supplies last! Fizz, Pop, Boom! Science Show DJ w...

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Hockley Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language

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Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. ...

Teen Connect 2.0 - Upcycled Denim Organizers

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Tech Lab (MIL)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 11-18 | Drop in*, but you may register for a reminder. Limited space, first come first served. Teen Connect 2.0! Based on you're feedback, we've redesigned Teen Connect! It will only be on Mondays and Thursda...

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. ...

3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

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Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. ...

All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

ALL BY MYSELF

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

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Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. ...

ArtTech

4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Columbia Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art, with access digital drawing applications such as Procreate and Autodesk Sketchbook. Students will get hands-on experience with hardware like the Apple iPad Pr...

Anime & Game Hangout

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Savage Branch

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,

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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! AG...

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

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All ages. Allow 30 min. Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and literacy skills. Each week offers a different set of activi...

Art Workshop: Birds

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Elkridge Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: DIY Design Studio

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

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Enjoy a relaxing evening of art, and learn tips and tricks for drawing and painting your favorite birds. ...

May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Activities (families-walk in)

All Day

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Central Branch

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace

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Celebrate the excitement of Star Wars with DIY crafts, bookmarks and scavenger hunts. Prove yourself to be a true Jedi Knight and you may be knighted. ...

Coloring with Friends

10:00am - 11:30am

Central Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: CEN Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

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Adults, 90 minutes, registration required Are you looking for a creative outlet and a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Use the sheets and supplies provided or bring your own to...

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Illustrate with Procreate

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Elkridge Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?” Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate. Taught by a HiTech instructor. ...

Video Gaming & Chill

4:15pm - 6:15pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Elkridge Studio

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language

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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! Not into v...

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