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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own custom keychain from a drawing that you make in class.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pets on Wheels -- De-Stress with Pets

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stressed from finals? Rejuvenate your mind and spirit with the calming joy of petting therapy dogs and cats.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Chill Room: Dog Cafe

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Miller Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

For high school students, but 11 & up are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game On!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 11-17. Drop-in.

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

Audio Creation: Using the Recording Booth

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in the digital realm! Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations.  Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Movie Magic Cosmetics: Wounds

4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Movie Magic cosmetics

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Chill Room: Sound Bath Meditation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

For high school students, but 11 & up are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Chill Room: Stitch Meditation

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Miller Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

For high school students, but 11 & up are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.

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

Adult AV Lab

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

AV Lab
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.

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

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

RG, Registered. Registration Required.

 

Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees. Copies available available for borrowing by registered participants at Central Branch's Customer Service Desk.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

AV Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Savage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

AV Lab
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Orientation

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

This orientation is required for Teen Summer Reading Volunteers. Interested in volunteering?

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

World Languages Cafe

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Boardgame Blast! (ages 13 - 17) RG

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 13 - 17. Registration Required.

Get ready to roll the dice and make your move to fun!

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

Compost Demonstration

10:30am - 12:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Lobby (Savage)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents.

In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Juneteenth Reader's Theater

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

On June 19, 1865, Major Gen.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own custom keychain from a drawing that you make in class.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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

Family Game Day (all ages/families) TK

2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

All Ages/Families, allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Great family fun playing board games with family and friends. 

 

Tickets available at the desk 15 minutes prior to class. 

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

Family Trivia Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages: All. Put your thinking caps on and test your wits with entertaining and educational trivia questions for all ages.

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

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.

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

LEGO™ Engineering Challenge (ages 9-12) RG

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.

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

Chess Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Looking to sharpen your chess skills?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Family Clay Together

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together and enjoy a fun evening of sculpting.

Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.