Upcoming Events

Name: DIY Window Screen Repair
Start: 2024-04-25T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-25T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Howard County Library System

Featured Events

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...

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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...

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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...

World Languages Cafe

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch

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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. Est

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion

Registration Required

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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. Established by the Columbia Association’s International Exchange & Mu...

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Master Gardener: Ecosystem Landscaping

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature

Registration Required

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Ecosystem Landscaping is the art of creating landscapes that are visually beautiful and that support biological diversity. Our pollinators, the basis of our food chain, need our help. Decline of pollinators and the ecosystems that support are in prog...

Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Glenwood Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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Master Gardeners provide direct assistance to home gardeners by hosting Ask A Master Gardener plant clinics from April through September. At the Ask A Master Gardener clinics, Master Gardener Gardeners will look at samples of ailing plants to make a ...

Father's Day Keychains with the Laser (ages 8+)

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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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. Anyone who wishes to make a keychain...

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!

Registration Required

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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+. ...

Knot Just Knitters

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace

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Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min. Beginners welcome! Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas. Find inspiration as you trade tips tricks and techniques with other crafting enthusiasts.&n...

Stick to Being You – Creating Pride Stickers with the Cricut

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Celebrate Pride Month at the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace and learn how to create custom stickers with the Cricut Maker. Every participant must register. All supplies provided. This class is part of our Pride Month series.&nb...

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!

Registration Required

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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+. ...

Knot Just Knitters

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace

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Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Glenwood Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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Introduction to 3D Printing Using MakerBot

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer. This session also discusses options for locating existing designs or creating original ones, how to import, setup and start up a 3D printing...

Gear Up for a Road Trip - Infusible Ink Car Coasters with the Cricut (ages 11+)

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Summer travels finding you on a road trip? Gear up with car coasters to keep you on track. Using the Cricut machine, customize your coasters with fun designs and create one-of-a-kind craft. All materials provided. Registration Required.&n...

Drop In Laser Cut Make & Take

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Want to see the laser cutter in action? Drop in to the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace anytime between 3pm and 5pm to use the laser to cut an acrylic bookmark from the design catalog. Chat with a Makerspace instructor and get all your ...

Intro to Smartphone Photography- OATS class

11:00am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera's timer! We'll also go over some basic tips f...

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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+. ...

Knot Just Knitters

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace

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Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Glenwood Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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Gear Up for a Road Trip - Infusible Ink Car Coasters with the Cricut (ages 11+)

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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+. ...

Laser Cut Bubble Wands (Ages 11+)

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: 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 designed bubble wand using the Glowforge Design application.  Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone who wishes to make a bubble wa...

Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Glenwood Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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Knot Just Knitters

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace

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Festive Cricut Gift Boxes

10:30am - 12:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace

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Learn how to create a simple gift box using the Cricut Maker in the Glenwood Makerspace using cardstock provided. Registration required. ...

Recording Booth Karaoke

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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By using free MIDI songs, you can build in accompaniment tracks into your composition. Learn how to edit the MIDI files and add a vocal track and save your song in the recording booth at the Glenwood branch + Makerspace. Bring a USB to save your song...

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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+. ...

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