This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.Meeting Times:
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat 2:00pm–3:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (Online) 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu German Conversation Club (Online) 4:00pm–5:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting!Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Advanced Anime Association 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Savage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Advanced Anime Association 6:00pm–7:30pm Savage Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu World Languages Cafe 6:00pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu World Languages Cafe 6:00pm–7:45pm Miller Branch Upcoming 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 on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Get to Know Your library 10:00am–11:00am Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Get to Know Your library 10:00am–11:00am East Columbia Branch Upcoming Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a guided tour of the many service, resources, and materials available to you. From books and learning tools to digital platforms and online classes-it's all FREE with your library card!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat The League of Women Voters of Howard County Annual Legislative Breakfast 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat The League of Women Voters of Howard County Annual Legislative Breakfast 10:00am–12:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The League of Women Voters of Howard County invites you to our annual Legislative Forum with the Howard County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Senior Moments: Where Friends & Fun Meet 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Senior Moments: Where Friends & Fun Meet 2:00pm–3:30pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This 90-minute class is all about connection, conversation, and embracing the unexpected. Each session includes time to mingle, chat, and relax—plus a surprise mystery activity.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adult Beyond Words 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adult Beyond Words 10:00am–12:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disa
Jan 12 2026 Mon The Getty: Museums of the World, Victoria and Albert in London 6:00pm–7:00pm Online Branch Open Registration Required Jan 12 2026 Mon The Getty: Museums of the World, Victoria and Albert in London 6:00pm–7:00pm Online Branch Open 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Crafting Zero Proof Cocktails: Non-Alcoholic Mixology with Chris Marshall (ONLINE) 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Crafting Zero Proof Cocktails: Non-Alcoholic Mixology with Chris Marshall (ONLINE) 6:30pm–8:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Terrapin Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: You're in for a treat! Join Chris Marshall, founder of Sans Bar—the very first non-alcoholic b
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Mah Jongg Meet Up 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Mah Jongg Meet Up 6:30pm–8:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience. We have both American and Asian sets available!2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:January 13 and 27February 10 and 24March 10 and 24
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention 10:00am–1:00pm Adults Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention 10:00am–1:00pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Lobby (Elkridge) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Elkridge Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–8:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Online Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Online Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:00am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Central Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:00am–4:00pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels and ages are welcome.Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen D&D Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens Miller Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Teen D&D Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Due to its popularity, we will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.Doors open 15 minutes before game time.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Elkridge Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed English Conversation Class 6:00pm–8:00pm Elkridge Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Upcoming Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's cuisine is Southwestern.
