Upcoming Events

Name: School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Schools
Start: 2024-04-26T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-26T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Howard County Library System

Featured Events

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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.”

Open

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...

Photo of the book cover featuring the edible landscape.

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 Writer and 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...

photo of chef Jet Tila with a table of utensils and ingredients

Taste the Tradition: Exploring Asian Cuisine with Chef Jet Tila (Online)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch

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Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a special live online cooking demonstration and storytelling event featuring celebrity chef Jet Tila! E

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Adult Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion

Registration Required

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Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a special live online cooking demonstration and storytelling event featuring celebrity chef Jet Tila! Embark on a delightful culinary journey as Chef Jet shares his personal...

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All Together Now (All ages) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. ...

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm

East Columbia Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Registration Required

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Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. Welcome home, baby! Hatchlings: New Baby and Me is an interactive four-week early literacy class series for parents/caregivers with newborns from bir...

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Open

Registration

Open

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...

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.

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

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Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes b...

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

Library Closed - Memorial Day - 2024

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 Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. ...

Library Closed - Memorial Day - 2024

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 Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. ...

Terrific Tuesdays (Ages 18 mos - 3 years with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

Event Details:

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes. Stories, songs and play time. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia (in person)

7:00pm - 8:45pm

East Columbia Branch

Registration

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Adults

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

In collaboration with the Columbia Association, the World Language Cafe is now expanded to Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch Library. It will be held simultaneously at the Senior Center on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 7-8:45pm.&n...

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

PLAY PARTNERS

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

Newborns 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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

All Together Now (All ages) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. ...

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.

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

Event Details:

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

Encore Cinema

6:30pm - 8:30pm

East Columbia Branch

Open

Registration

Open

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 and East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen! Doors open at 6:15pm. Thursday May 30 Close Encounters of the Third Kind ...

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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. Pets on Wheels is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that brings friendly therapy pet visits t...

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

9:00am - 10:00am

East Columbia Branch

Registration

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Out Front (Walk way ECO)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine. Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. If inclement weather, walking will take place i...

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

The Meetup

3:30pm - 5:30pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create. ...

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

PLAY PARTNERS

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

Newborns 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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

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ALL TOGETHER NOW

3, 2, FUN

PLAY PARTNERS

ALL TOGETHER NOW

3, 2, FUN

PLAY PARTNERS