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Encore Cinema

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen! 

Doors open at 6:15pm at 6610 Cradlerock Way.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Nov 21: Spirit Run by Noe Alvarez

This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

German Conversation Club (In-Person)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bingo Social

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

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

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

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

World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia 50+ Center (in person)

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month. (For Nov. & Dec.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's Cuisine is Cookies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Dec 19: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Jan 16: -- winter break --

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.

Puzzle Palooza Jr. (all ages/families; children 7 and under with adult) TK

10:15am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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:

Allow 30 minutes. All ages/Families; children 7 and under with adult. Ticket required.

Drop in and complete jigsaw puzzles together as a family.  

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.

Build with Me (all ages/families; children 7 and under with adult) TK

10:15am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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!, Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Allow 30 minutes. All ages/Families; children 7 and under with adult. Ticket required.

Build sky high towers. Indulge your child's whimsical imagination with provided blocks and bricks.  

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

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

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

Set Up Your Business for Success (in person)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's Chef is Bobby Flay.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

 

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

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month.

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

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month.

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

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month.

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

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month.