Upcoming Events

Name: In Concert: Celtic Music Club
Start: 2024-04-24T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-24T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Howard County Library System

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In Concert: Celtic Music Club

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch

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Come and join us for a concert for the whole family! The Celtic Music Club, featuring Drew Vervan will perform a blend of Celtic classics and modern tunes celebrating Irish a

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont / Hockley Room

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

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Come and join us for a concert for the whole family! The Celtic Music Club, featuring Drew Vervan will perform a blend of Celtic classics and modern tunes celebrating Irish and Scottish culture. ...

Historical Fiction as a Lens For the Future

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Studio B at Glenwood Branch

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Award-winning author Ned Tillman discusses how historical fiction provides perspective on the challenges we face today. Tillman is the author of four books-- two non-fiction and tw

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: History & Genealogy

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Award-winning author Ned Tillman discusses how historical fiction provides perspective on the challenges we face today. Tillman is the author of four books-- two non-fiction and two fiction. Tillman discusses the value of both genres for telling the ...

Building Urgent Optimism for the Future w/ Jane McGonigal

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online Branch

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How do we prepare ourselves for "unthinkable" change? How do we ready our teams and organizations for "unimaginable" future events? Find out in this interactive session with New Yo

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM

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How do we prepare ourselves for "unthinkable" change? How do we ready our teams and organizations for "unimaginable" future events? Find out in this interactive session with New York Times bestselling author and Institute for the Future research dire...

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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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Light but not Fluffy

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Miller Branch

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm Join for ...

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

East Columbia Branch

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events

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Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays! May 16: Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World by Alexander William Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins Jul 18: Rough Sl...

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Book Group Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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Thursday Next Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Grist Mill Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Off Site

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Between the Lines is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories. We'll discuss our chosen book, and then look closer into the context that makes the book relevant to all of us, exploring,...

Strictly Historical Fiction

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Miller Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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Love historical fiction? So do we! Join our discussion to step into the past and connect with characters living in times different than our own. May 20: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Jun 17: The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis J...

Asian American Literature Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Online Branch

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Adult Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion

Registration Required

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Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. Dec 18 2023 Banyan Moon by Thao Thai Jan 22 2024 The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff Feb 26 2024 Last Tang Standing Lauren Ho Mar 18 2024 The Last Sto...

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Registration

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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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) May 22: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Z...

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Zoom Workshop

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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Romance Reads (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Terrapin Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion! Discuss books by a different romance author each month with other fellow romance readers. You will "zoom" away with new authors and books to a...

Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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Join a lively, literary conversation in person! Jan: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See Feb: Becoming by Michelle Obama Mar: Apr: May: ...

Veterans Book Group 2024 (virtual)

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Online Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Merriweather Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events

Registration Required

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Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series. During five monthly facilitated sessions, discussions center on military experiences and a unique set of readings, which may include classics, fiction, memoir...

Books on Tap (book club)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting, most are available in electronic format, too. June: The Other Americans...

Books on Tap (book club)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most are available in electronic formats, too. Jun 5: The Other America...

An Inconvenient Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Miller Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Patapsco Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Gardening & Nature

Registration Required

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The Inconvenient Book Club discusses the latest climate fiction. This summer, we'll talk about C. Pam Zhang's novel Land of Milk and Honey, a New York Times Notable Book that is part dystopia, part utopia, and all about food. In t...

Nonfiction Book Club (in-person)

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections. June 12 - They Called Us Enemy by George Takei July 17 - Doppelganger : a trip into the mirror world by Naomi Klein August ...

Nonfiction Book Club (online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Online Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Book Group Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Warning Graphic Content (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Adult Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm. June 13 30 Days of Night by Steve Niles July 11 Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier August 8 Breathers by Justin Madson Please register with an email address to receive ...

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Off Site

Registration

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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World Adventures Summer Book Discussions: Spirit Run by Noé Álvarez

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Hockley Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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This Summer, read and discuss books that celebrate journeys of discovery around the world. June 17: Spirit Run: A 6000-Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land by Noé Álvarez July 15 : Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty ...

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

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Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays! Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins Jul 18: Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder This June class is p...

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Book Group Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays! Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins Jul 18: Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder This June class is part of...

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Registration

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Zoom Workshop

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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