This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Open 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch 12:30pm–2:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch 12:30pm–2:30pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio D/ Studio E 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Tabletop Gaming Paradise 6:00pm–7:45pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Tabletop Gaming Paradise 6:00pm–7:45pm East Columbia Branch Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Dec 18: Abundance by Ezra Klein
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm–2:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.
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 Dec 20 2025 Sat The Longest Night (All Ages and Families) 10:30am–11:15am Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone East Columbia Branch 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat The Longest Night (All Ages and Families) 10:30am–11:15am 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 adultListen to a story about the winter solstice and create a small lantern craft.Ticket required.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 25 2025 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 25 2025 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention 10:00am–1:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention 10:00am–1:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lobby (East Columbia) 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.Meeting Times:
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Get to Know Your library 10:00am–11:00am Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Get to Know Your library 10:00am–11:00am East Columbia Branch Upcoming Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a guided tour of the many service, resources, and materials available to you. From books and learning tools to digital platforms and online classes-it's all FREE with your library card!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Tabletop Gaming Paradise 6:00pm–7:45pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Tabletop Gaming Paradise 6:00pm–7:45pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming 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 Southwestern.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm 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
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) 6:00pm–6:45pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention 10:00am–1:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention 10:00am–1:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lobby (East Columbia) 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) 6:00pm–6:45pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.Meeting Times:
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) 6:00pm–6:45pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming 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.
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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Tabletop Gaming Paradise 6:00pm–7:45pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Tabletop Gaming Paradise 6:00pm–7:45pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Feb 19: How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith
