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The Twenty-Something Coworking Club

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch

Event Details:

Join us for body doubling, social support, snacks, and dedicated ‘adulting’ time to tackle:courseworkjob applicationsfinancial planningschedule managementa solo hobby you want to d...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for body doubling, social support, snacks, and dedicated ‘adulting’ time to tackle:

  • coursework

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HHS Theater Preview: Out of the Frying Pan

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
DaVinci Meeting Room at Savage Branch

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Join Hammond High School Theatre students and director for a sneak peek of their awesome Fall play: Out of the Frying Pan, watch a few scenes and ask question at the end. We love c...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Event Details:

Join Hammond High School Theatre students and director for a sneak peek of their awesome Fall play: Out of the Frying Pan, watch a few scenes and ask question at the end. We love celebrating what our local teens are accomplishing!

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Practice SAT with Princeton Review (Online)

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Teen Online Classroom at Online Branch

Event Details:

Get the experience you need to succeed on test day by taking a full-length practice test. You’ll get an interactive score report to help you evaluate your strengths and areas of op...

Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get the experience you need to succeed on test day by taking a full-length practice test. You’ll get an interactive score report to help you evaluate your strengths and areas of opportunity so you can start improving your score right away!

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Sit and Stitch with Embroiderers' Guild of America

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lobby (Central) at Central Branch

Event Details:

Do you enjoy stitching, cross-stitch, embroidery, or needlepoint? Sit and stitch with members of the Constellation Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America while chatting...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Lobby (Central)
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy stitching, cross-stitch, embroidery, or needlepoint? 

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Financial Decisions for Young Adults

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch

Event Details:

Learn how to make smart money choices, from managing credit to saving for the future, to set a strong financial foundation early in life. Presented by the Educational Systems ...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make smart money choices, from managing credit to saving for the future, to set a strong financial foundation early in life. 

Presented by the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU).

The cover shows a composite image of four close-up photos of Black teenagers on a dark blue background. The four teens are smiling or looking thoughtful, and are positioned so their faces and heads intersect in the center. The warm, yellow glow of streetlights and other city lights outline their profiles and appear to be emanating from their bodies. The title "BLACKOUT" is written in all-caps, glowing white lettering across the top, while the six authors' names are listed at the bottom.

Bauder Book Talk - Dhonielle Clayton and Ashley Woodfolk

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Columbia Branch

Event Details:

Celebrate the voices of young Black girls in literature at this year's Bauder Book Talk.  Dhonielle Clayton and Ashley Woodfolk share how their stories center joy, magic, and ...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the voices of young Black girls in literature at this year's Bauder Book Talk.

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Celebrate Native and Indigenous Heritage Month with Uhwachi-Reh Dance Troupe

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site

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Celebrate Native and Indigenous Heritage Month with a performance by Uhwachi-Reh Native American Dance Troupe! Accompanied with traditional song, the group performs dances that ref...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Native and Indigenous Heritage Month with a performance by Uhwachi-Reh Native American Dance Troupe! Accompanied with traditional song, the group performs dances that reflect Native cultural traditions and history.

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Repair Cafe at the Library

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch

Event Details:

Do you have a bike in need of a tuneup? An electric lamp that doesn’t work, or an idea for making one from scratch? If you are interested in how things work, or have a favorite ite...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: College & Trade Schools, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a bike in need of a tuneup? An electric lamp that doesn’t work, or an idea for making one from scratch? If you are interested in how things work, or have a favorite item that needs repair, join us to see what’s possible.

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

7:00pm–8:45pm
Teens, Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

World Languages Cafe

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, beginning in September on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 6 - 7:45 pm.