Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Eyes on the Prize - Film Screening & Discussion

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

Event Details:

Experience Eyes on the Prize, the acclaimed documentary series on the civil rights movement, in a special two-part community screening during Black History Month!In this first inst...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience Eyes on the Prize, the acclaimed documentary series on the civil rights movement, in a special two-part community screening during Black History Month!

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Keys to Homebuying

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch

Event Details:

Is purchasing a home on your list of financial goals? Wherever you are at in the process, we will provide you with a roadmap of the steps you will take on your journey to becoming ...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is purchasing a home on your list of financial goals? Wherever you are at in the process, we will provide you with a roadmap of the steps you will take on your journey to becoming a homeowner.

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Teen Transcript-a-thon! (ages 11 - 18)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

Event Details:

 Ages 11 – 18. Registration required. Make YOUR mark on history! Assist the Library of Congress with the critical task of transcribing our nation’s historical documents. ...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 11 – 18. Registration required. 

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Digital SAT Practice Test (ages 14-18)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

Event Details:

Grades 9-12. Registration required.Are you studying for your SAT exam? Experience the Digital SAT by taking a practice exam administered by C2 Education. COMPLETE and RETURN&n...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 9-12. Registration required.

Are you studying for your SAT exam? Experience the Digital SAT by taking a practice exam administered by C2 Education. 

Teen Live! Beach Bash (11-18)

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenwood Branch at Glenwood Branch

Event Details:

Surf's up! Attend Teen Live! at Glenwood for a beach-themed teen takeover of the branch. Enjoy these free activities and more:Free pizza in the Front LobbyRemote control car racing...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Surf's up! Attend Teen Live! at Glenwood for a beach-themed teen takeover of the branch. Enjoy these free activities and more:

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Winning Resumes and Captivating Cover Letters

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch

Event Details:

Create a effective and attractive resume and cover letter that help you stand out in the job market.The resume and cover letter are essential to the employment process, and with th...

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

Create a effective and attractive resume and cover letter that help you stand out in the job market.

Ink & Impact: Women's Fiction Spotlight

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch

Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the power of women’s stories and the authors who bring them to life. Ink & Impact features four exceptional writers whose...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the power of women’s stories and the authors who bring them to life. Ink & Impact features four exceptional writers whose work spans historical fiction, romance, fantasy, a
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How to Install a Rain Barrel

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch

Event Details:

A rain barrel can help reduce stormwater pollution and conserve treated tap water. Once installed, rain barrels collect and store runoff from roof downspouts. This water can then b...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

A rain barrel can help reduce stormwater pollution and conserve treated tap water. Once installed, rain barrels collect and store runoff from roof downspouts.

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Baby's Play Date (Infant - 23 months, with adult)

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:

Infant - 23 months, with adult; allow 20 min.

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

All Together Now, Ages Everyone

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

All Together Now

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 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. 
 

 

Move to Learn: Fitness Fun (ages 1-4 w/adult)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Miller Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-4 years with adult. 45 min. Registration and signed release form required.

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

10:30am–11:00am
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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. 

Just for Me (Ages 3-6, independently)

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. Name tag required.

Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult)

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

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

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

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

10:30am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Sewing Machine Basics

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.

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2:00pm–7:45pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Event Details:

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Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and crafts!

Copy of ELMS at the Library

3:00pm–5:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

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Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Teen Area (CEN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. Drop-in. 

Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!

Elem'Up

3:45pm–5:30pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support

Teens Teach Math Homework Help (Ages 6 - 14)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Oriole Study Room (Elkridge)
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Math homework giving you headaches? Don't understand the assignment? Or would you just like to improve your math skills? Let our teen volunteer Math Helper help! Drop in.

English Conversation Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Club (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

Debate Academy: Master Public Speaking

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Middle School Students! Want to enhance your public speaking skills? Practice speech and debate in a safe space to prepare for high school level competitions.

Egg Carton Bunny Portraits

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather with other crafty adults and transform everyday materials into charming spring-inspired artwork by creating whimsical bunny portraits from upcycled egg cartons, picture frames, and patterned papers.&n

SAT Practice Test Scoreback Session

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

Those who attended the practice digital SAT last Saturday are welcome to attend this scoreback session to receive their scores, learn tips and tricks from C2 Education, and ask questions. Parents/guardians welcome!

Advanced Anime Association

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

The Gathering: ERCC Salon Series

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Gathering, a new monthly salon series hosted at the Equity Resource Center & Collection, is inspired by the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance and 1860's Paris.

Ink & Impact: Women's Fiction Spotlight

6:15pm–7:15pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the power of women’s stories and the authors who bring them to life. Ink & Impact features four exceptional writers whose work spans historical fiction, romance, fantasy, a

Pajama Time (ages 0-5+ with adult) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

Pajama Time

Infant - age 5 with adult, older children welcome; 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.

Pajama Time (All Ages) TK

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Think of the Planet: Your BGE Energy Bills

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program was originally scheduled for January and postponed due to weather. It has been rescheduled and will now take place in person at the Elkridge Branch, with a live webinar option also available.