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World Languages Cafe

7:00pm–8:45pm
Teens, Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
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 7 - 8:45 pm.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

All Together Now [all ages] TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Everyone
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

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

10:15am–10:45am
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

All Together Now, (Everyone) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, 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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Learners Bingo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

11:00am–11:30am
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Identify beginning sounds, build vocabulary, identify colors and shapes while having fun playing BINGO! 

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am–11:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

All Together Now [all ages] TK

11:30am–12:00pm
Children, Everyone
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
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 "Teens" group

Resin Crafts - Pride Edition!

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of creating with craft resin using glitter, foil flakes, alcohol ink, dried flowers and more while making your own sun-catcher, coaster, key chain or earrings/pendant (various projects available).

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game Spot at East Columbia

3:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

 

Afternoon Snacks available to youth 18 and under, sponsored by Good Harvest

This event is in the "Teens" group

Rocketry: Bottle Rockets

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of space flight by working in teams to build and launch a bottle rocket and examine the physics behind rocket design and propulsion. You can challenge other teams to see whose rocket can fly the highest! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

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. 
 

 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

OUTDOOR All Together Now (families)

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Patio Classroom
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

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. 
 

 

Outdoor classes may be cancelled or moved indoors without notice due to unfavorable weather, air quality, or ground conditions at the class site. We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you to the class.

This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Event Details:

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time [ages 6-24 months with adult] TK

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

Ages 6-24 months with adult. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask A Master Gardener

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Lobby (Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Puzzle Palooza Swap

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Swap into Summer with a New Puzzle! 🧩☀️ 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am–11:45am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone

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. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

11:15am–11:45am
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

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. 
 

 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Just For Me (3-6 years) 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:

JUST FOR ME

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