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Winter night scene with trees, snow and stars

The Longest Night (All Ages and Families)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch

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.

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 adult

Listen to a story about the winter solstice and create a small lantern craft.

Ticket required.

hands wrapping small gifts on a table

How to Wrap (Almost) Anything (ages 10+)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch

Event Details:

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to bring your own.  

Saving seeds from beans.

Howard County Seed Library

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch

Event Details:

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces. Anyone can take part in the Seed Library by visiting...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.

Gold background with gold lettering saying Happy Kwanzaa with dates 12/26-Jan 1, Lit candles three red, 1 black, three green and below the candles are some fruit (apples and oranges)

FIRST FRUITS Celebration: Kwanzaa Traditions, Creativity & Cultural Tasting

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch

Event Details:

Join us for a joyful Kwanzaa celebration honoring African heritage, creativity, and community. This family-friendly gathering features hands-on crafts, reflective art activities, e...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a joyful Kwanzaa celebration honoring African heritage, creativity, and community.

Girl flipping through a magazine.

Teen Scene Magazine: Interest Meeting (ages 11 - 17)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

Event Details:

 Ages 11 - 18. Registration required.Learn all about our *NEW* teen-led magazine in this interest meeting! Share your voice by joining our Teen Scene Magazine Committee. Write...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Career, Business & Finance, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 11 - 18. Registration required.

White masquerade mask with white feather

Bridgerton Tea Party

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch

Event Details:

Waiting for the next season of Bridgerton to premiere? We cordially invite all fans to kick off the social season with a Bridgerton-themed tea party. Costumes are highly encou...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Waiting for the next season of Bridgerton to premiere? 

Children sitting for story time

Bilingual All Together Now Spanish/English (ages birth-4) TK

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) at East Columbia Branch

Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.  Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, r...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
All ages with adult; 30 min.
Image of The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK

The Getty: Museums of the World, Victoria and Albert in London

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch

Event Details:

The Victoria and Albert museum in London:  this class will focus on the decorative arts which run the gamut from wallpaper to jewelry, costumes and even eyeglasses. Think of t...

Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Victoria and Albert museum in London:  this class will focus on the decorative arts which run the gamut from wallpaper to jewelry, costumes and even eyeglasses. Think of the Victoria & Albert as England’s attic!

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Just For Me (3-6 years, independently) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6, independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Make & Take Constellation (6-11 years) TK

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-11; 120 min. Ticket required.

Make and take home a star projector of your favorite constellation! Learn some cool science about constellations and the stars that form them.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Random Crafts of Kindness

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in some Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn about a craft, make one for yourself, and make some extras to give away to other community members.  

Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Open
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

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS (5-10 years with adult)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS 

Ages 5-10 with adult; allow 20 min. 

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

Play Partners

Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

Play Partners

Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Hatchlings: New Baby & Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children
Savage Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Infants birth - 6 months with adult; 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Pajama Time (families) TK

7:00pm–7:30pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

Pajama Time

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.   

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Time For Us (18 months - 3 years with adult) TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months - 3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Time For Us (18 months - 3 years with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months - 3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

All Together Now (families) TK

2:30pm–3:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

All Together Now

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

 

Math Tales: Ages 5-7 (5-7 years, independently) TK

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 5-7, independently;  45 min. Ticket required.

Explore mathematical concepts through stories, games, and hands-on activities while meeting new friends.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Math Tales: Ages 8-10 (8-10 years) TK

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 8-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore mathematical concepts through stories, games, and hands-on activities while meeting new friends.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Mystery Book Club (in-person)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. 

 

Nov 12: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Dec 10: Death of a Spy by M.C. Beaton

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

9:30am–10:30am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

Just For Me (3-6 years, independently) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6, independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Happy Birthday Martin Luther King Jr. (families) TK

5:30pm–6:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Families; 30 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with stories, music, and crafts.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Picture Book Parade

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. 

Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities.

 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ms. Rachel Storytime (infant - 4 years with adult) TK

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages infant - 4 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Develop language and social skills with Ms. Rachel's stories, songs, and games.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

All Together Now (families) TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

All Together Now

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

 

Just For Me (3-6 years, independently) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6, independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Once Upon a Dragon (families) TK

11:30am–12:15pm
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Families; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for a mythical morning of adventure and tales! We'll read fun stories about dragons, sing songs that encourage plenty of roaring and pretend flying and create crafts.

Library Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 2026

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Online Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces
Description:

All branches will be closed Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.