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Mah Jongg Marathon

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Love to play Mah Jongg?  Come join us for a Mah Jongg Marathon!  We've got rooms available all day for you to drop in and play. We welcome experienced and newer players for casual, non-competitive play.

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Learners: 15 Minute Stories (ages 2 - 5)

10:15am–10:30am
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 - 5; 20 mins. Ticket required.

A bite-sized class for children ages 2-5 with adult.  Children will listen to a story, learn socialization skills, and complete a related craft.

Elmer By: David McKee

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

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse 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

All Together Now (All Ages) TK

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

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

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

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

Howard County Seed Library

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

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Learners: 15 Minute Stories (ages 2 - 5)

10:45am–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 - 5; 20 mins. Ticket required.

A bite-sized class for children ages 2-5 with adult.  Children will listen to a story, learn socialization skills, and complete a related craft.

Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld

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

Beginning Modular Robotics (ages 9 - 12)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens
Central Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9 - 12. Registration required. 

Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a series of challenges! Perfect for beginners.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children

Play Partners

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

Infants 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children

Play Partners

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

Infants 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
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

Animal Track Stories (Ages 6-11) TK

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

45 minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class start time. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Ukulele Holiday Jam (ages 7 and up with adult)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Ages 7 and up with adult.  60 min.  Ticket required.

Sing in the holidays with the ukulele! Bring your own or borrow one of ours.  Other simple instruments will be provided if you just want to play them and sing along.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mindful Mondays

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge.

Unwind your way:

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

FIRST FRUITS Celebration: Kwanzaa Traditions, Creativity & Cultural Tasting

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a joyful Kwanzaa celebration honoring African heritage, creativity, and community.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: AV Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Book Bingo (ages 5-10)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 5-10  60 min. Ticket required.  Ho. Co. schools closed.

Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book!

Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the class begins.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, in-person book discussion!

Books to discuss:

Dec 30: Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

Jan 27: Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford

This event is in the "Children" group

3-D Building Challenge (ages 6-10) TK

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-10; 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Get creative to build your own towers, 3-D shapes, and other fun challenges with Skoolzy giant straws building sets.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tie Dye Socks (4-10 years, 4-6 with adult) RG

2:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Savage Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-10, 4-6 with adult; allow 30 min. Registration required.

Bring a new pair of white socks to transform from ordinary to WOW! Take them home to dry and then show off on New Year's Eve!

This event is in the "Children" group

Book Bingo (ages 5-10)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 5-10  60 min. Ticket required.  Ho. Co. schools closed.

Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book!

Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the class begins.

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

Lego Hexbug Races (ages 9-12)

3:00pm–4:15pm
Children, Teens
Central Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 9-12. Registration required.