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Friday Coding Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore play through children's literature and hands-on activities that foster listening, storytelling, and taking turns. Look for new content each week.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Black-eyed Susan Book Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club Series (Grades 4-6 RG)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Noontime Books--IN PERSON

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an in person discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 12pm, Thursday, March 20th, at the Central Branch.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Battle of the Books 2025 Logistics Meeting (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2025. We thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication to this year’s battle! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Children" group.

DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 5-10; sessions should be approximately 20 minutes. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip or have one on file prior to participating. Free tickets and books will be available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Action Board

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect with your community by collaborating with other TAB members and library staff to make the library a better place for teens!

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

Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Savage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Exercise leadership by recommending additions to the teen collections, helping the community, and planning events in cooperation with an Elkridge Teen Instructor.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Heavy Medals Book Club (grades 4-5) RG

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. RG, Registration required. 60 minutes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm.

April 10 Revival by Tim Seeley

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Noontime Books--IN PERSON

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

oin us for an in person discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, 12pm, April 17th, 2024 at the Central Branch.

Library Closed - Good Friday - 2025

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces
Description:

All branches will be closed Friday, April 18 for Good Friday.

Library Closed - Easter - 2025

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces
Description:

All branches will be closed Sunday, April 20 for Easter.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Black-eyed Susan Book Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!