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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging fireside chat with New York Times best-selling author, Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention - CANCELLED

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Lobby (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers - CANCELLED

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: AV Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time to tackle an old project you’ve gotten into a rut with or gain some fresh perspective on new passions.

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

CANCELLED: Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Canva Intro: Flyers - CANCELLED

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to create an amazing flyer for an upcoming event? Join us to design a visually impressive flyer using Canva. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reads of Acceptance (Online) - CANCELLED

6:45pm–7:45pm
Adults
Online Branch
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's book will be 

Sammy Espinoza's Last Review by Taylor Kay Mejia

This event is in the "Adults" group

Asian American Literature Book Club - CANCELLED

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Savage 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  

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, in-person book discussion!

Books to discuss:

Jan 27: Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford

Feb 24: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg Meet Up

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

January 13 and 27

February 10 and 24

March 10 and 24

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Twenty-Something Coworking Club

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Central Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for body doubling, social support, snacks, and dedicated ‘adulting’ time to tackle:

  • coursework

This event is in the "Adults" group

Think of the Planet: IN PERSON

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your BGE Energy Bills: Why your bill is so high and what you can do to lower it.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Think of the Planet: ONLINE

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your BGE Energy Bills: Why your bill is so high and what you can do to lower it.

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

Heartfelt Versatile Z fold Cards

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create three custom handmade Versatile Z fold Cards with patterned paper, stamps, die cuts, and embellishments

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writing Your Story (3 Part Series)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this three week program, we will work on our own stories together, setting goals and learning about what makes for powerful stories. We will discuss openings, plot, character, and revision together. 

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

Savage 3D Printing Meetup

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Savage Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in 3D printing, optimizing designs for 3D printing, or building your own 3D printer at home?

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Class

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Class

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

This event is in the "Adults" group

Road to Kindergarten 2026 (Online)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parents & Educators
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026?

Please join us for an information session about Kindergarten in the Howard County Public School System.

At this session you will learn:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Manage Stress Before It Manages You

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Central Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Life can get stressful. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Lobby (Savage)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Veterans: drop in to meet with a Social Worker for the Baltimore Veterans Administration Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), ask questions, seek support, and get information on the services provided at the CRRC in Baltimore.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

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

Take your first foray into the world of 3D design and printing. Learn to use the free web-based software Tinkercad to create a custom 3D design, then prepare your design for 3D printing. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tiny Table Conversations Information Session

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

SPARKED BY COMMUNITY ENTHUSIASM FOR THE LONGEST TABLE PROGRAM