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Winter night scene with trees, snow and stars

The Longest Night (All Ages and Families)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch

Event Details:

All ages and families.  Children under 7 with adultListen to a story about the winter solstice and create a small lantern craft.Ticket required.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages and families.  Children under 7 with adult

Listen to a story about the winter solstice and create a small lantern craft.

Ticket required.

hands wrapping small gifts on a table

How to Wrap (Almost) Anything (ages 10+)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch

Event Details:

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to...

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

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to bring your own.  

Saving seeds from beans.

Howard County Seed Library

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch

Event Details:

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces. Anyone can take part in the Seed Library by visiting...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.

Gold background with gold lettering saying Happy Kwanzaa with dates 12/26-Jan 1, Lit candles three red, 1 black, three green and below the candles are some fruit (apples and oranges)

FIRST FRUITS Celebration: Kwanzaa Traditions, Creativity & Cultural Tasting

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch

Event Details:

Join us for a joyful Kwanzaa celebration honoring African heritage, creativity, and community. This family-friendly gathering features hands-on crafts, reflective art activities, e...

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

Join us for a joyful Kwanzaa celebration honoring African heritage, creativity, and community.

Girl flipping through a magazine.

Teen Scene Magazine: Interest Meeting (ages 11 - 17)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

Event Details:

 Ages 11 - 18. Registration required.Learn all about our *NEW* teen-led magazine in this interest meeting! Share your voice by joining our Teen Scene Magazine Committee. Write...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Career, Business & Finance, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 11 - 18. Registration required.

White masquerade mask with white feather

Bridgerton Tea Party

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch

Event Details:

Waiting for the next season of Bridgerton to premiere? We cordially invite all fans to kick off the social season with a Bridgerton-themed tea party. Costumes are highly encou...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Waiting for the next season of Bridgerton to premiere? 

Children sitting for story time

Bilingual All Together Now Spanish/English (ages birth-4) TK

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch

Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.  Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, r...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
All ages with adult; 30 min.
Image of The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK

The Getty: Museums of the World, Victoria and Albert in London

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch

Event Details:

The Victoria and Albert museum in London:  this class will focus on the decorative arts which run the gamut from wallpaper to jewelry, costumes and even eyeglasses. Think of t...

Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Victoria and Albert museum in London:  this class will focus on the decorative arts which run the gamut from wallpaper to jewelry, costumes and even eyeglasses. Think of the Victoria & Albert as England’s attic!

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Teen Afterschool Programming

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.

Teen Afterschool - Chess Club!

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by chess play and instruction with our local chess experts!

Grades 6 - 12

Teen Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch (Ages 11-21)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens Ages 11-21 with learning/developmental disabilities.

Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. 

This month’s theme: HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD

Registration is required.

Teen Afterschool Programming

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.

Tabletop Gaming Paradise

6:00pm–7:45pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

East Columbia Branch Library welcomes gamers to our branch.  Join us for an evening of thrilling dice rolls and dire card draws. Explore our tabletop games collection or bring your own to share!

Teen Afterschool Programming - FLEX FRIDAY

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

A relaxed, flexible time for teens to decompress, socialize, and hang out at the end of the week. Self-directed activities include games, music, crafts, and more.

The Longest Night (All Ages and Families)

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages and families.  Children under 7 with adult

Listen to a story about the winter solstice and create a small lantern craft.

Ticket required.

Teen Afterschool Programming

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.

Teen Afterschool Programming

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.

Design and Create with Cricut

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio F
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and Create with Cricut

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

10:30am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

10:30am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Tabletop Gaming Paradise

6:00pm–7:45pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

East Columbia Branch Library welcomes gamers to our branch.  Join us for an evening of thrilling dice rolls and dire card draws. Explore our tabletop games collection or bring your own to share!

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

10:30am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Teen Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch (Ages 11-21)

10:00am–11:30am
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Ages 11-21 with learning/developmental disabilities.

Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. 

This month’s theme: WEATHER

Registration is required.

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning, Parents & Educators
Registration Required
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning, Parents & Educators
Registration Required
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Teen Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch (Ages 11-21)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens Ages 11-21 with learning/developmental disabilities.

Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. 

This month’s theme: CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS

Registration is required.

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

10:30am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning, Parents & Educators
Registration Required
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Tabletop Gaming Paradise

6:00pm–7:45pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

East Columbia Branch Library welcomes gamers to our branch.  Join us for an evening of thrilling dice rolls and dire card draws. Explore our tabletop games collection or bring your own to share!

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

10:30am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

10:30am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Teen Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch (Ages 11-21)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens Ages 11-21 with learning/developmental disabilities.

Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. 

This month’s theme: AT THE ZOO

Registration is required.