Upcoming Events

Name: Historical Fiction as a Lens For the Future
Start: 2024-04-24T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-24T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Howard County Library System

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Historical Fiction as a Lens For the Future

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Studio B at Glenwood Branch

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Award-winning author Ned Tillman discusses how historical fiction provides perspective on the challenges we face today. Tillman is the author of four books-- two non-fiction and tw

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Genealogy

Registration Required

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Award-winning author Ned Tillman discusses how historical fiction provides perspective on the challenges we face today. Tillman is the author of four books-- two non-fiction and two fiction. Tillman discusses the value of both genres for telling the ...

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...

Photo of the book cover featuring the edible landscape.

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...

book cover for hidden history of howard county

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

Registration Required

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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...

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All Together Now (all ages) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.

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

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Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

All Together Now (families) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.

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

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. ...

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type:

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.

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

All Together Now (all ages) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.

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

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

Chemistry in the Library: Get a Charge Out of Chemistry (ages 7 & up; 7-8 years with adult) RG

11:30am - 12:30pm

Savage Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Ages 7 & up; 7-8 years with adult. 60 min. Registration required. Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on activities exploring the chemistry of batteries and electricity. ...

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! ...

Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning

Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Free tickets will be available at the children'...

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.

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

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

Event Details:

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. ...

Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning

Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Free tickets will be available at the childre...

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.

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

Little Learners, (Ages 3-5 with Adult), TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Children

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Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. ...

Alphabet Explorers [ages 4-6 with adult] TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning

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Ages 4-6 with adult. 45 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready to read and build early literacy skills in a fun environment. Sing songs, read stories, and complete activities that enforce letter knowledge and narrative...

Pajama Time [all ages] TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type:

PAJAMA TIME

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.

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

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Central Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.

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

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children, Everyone

PAJAMA TIME

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

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

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

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.

Event Details:

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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

Event Details:

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

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.

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

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.

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

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting. ...

Terrific Tuesdays (Ages 18 mos - 3 years with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

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Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes. Stories, songs and play time. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

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ALL TOGETHER NOW

ALL TOGETHER NOW

PLAY PARTNERS

ALL TOGETHER NOW

ALL TOGETHER NOW

PLAY PARTNERS

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PAJAMA TIME

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PAJAMA TIME

3, 2, FUN

PLAY PARTNERS

PLAY PARTNERS

3, 2, FUN