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Compost Demonstration

10:30am - 12:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Lobby (Savage)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:
Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners. ...

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
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. 
 

 

All Together Now (all ages) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

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. 
 

 

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

Family Movie Time - Barbie (all ages)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
All Ages/Families.  116 minutes Barbie (2023) PG-13 Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon disco...

DIY Crochet Key Chains (7-11 years) RG

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Savage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 7-11; 60 min. Registration required.  Make and take a cute key chain using a simple crochet stitch. Materials provided. ...

Random Crafts of Kindness

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Savage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:
Participate in Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn to create something new, spend some relaxing time making art and crafting with your neighbors, and share your creations with other community members in random acts of kindness. All supplies provided. ...

Drop In Laser Cut Make & Take

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Want to see the laser cutter in action? Drop in to the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace anytime between 3pm  and  5pm to use the laser to cut an acrylic bookmark from the design catalog.  Chat with a Makerspace instructor and get all your ...

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

9:00am - 10:00am
East Columbia Branch
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Out Front (Walk way ECO)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. If inclement weather, walking will take place i...

Olympics Twist & Shout TK [ages 2-5 w/adult]

10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Olympics-themed music and movement. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. ...

Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.  Free tickets will be available at the children'...

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children

PLAY PARTNERS

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

Newborns 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.

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. ...

Intro to Smartphone Photography- OATS class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera's timer! We'll also go over some basic tips f...

Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 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.  Free tickets will be available at the childre...

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children

PLAY PARTNERS

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

Newborns 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.

Olympics Twist & Shout TK [ages 2-5 w/adult]

11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Olympics-themed music and movement. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. ...

Who's at the Zoo? [all ages] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
All ages.  30 min.  Ticket required. Learn about a variety of animals found at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.  Each session will focus on a specific animal.  Develop an understanding of each animal's special adaptations throug...

Book Bingo (ages 5-10) TK

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 5-10; 60 min.  Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Play Bingo featuring book characters and win a book to keep! ...

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

PLAY PARTNERS

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

Newborns 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.

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

Who's at the Zoo? [all ages] TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
All ages.  30 min.  Ticket required. Learn about a variety of animals found at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.  Each session will focus on a specific animal.  Develop an understanding of each animal's special adaptations throug...

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone

PAJAMA TIME

All ages with adult; 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.

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+. ...

Social Media for Small Business

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Looking for ways to get your small business more connected online? Learn about the ways that different social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) can work to support your goals!  Registration is optional.  Register if you wish...

World Adventures Summer Book Discussions: Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
This Summer, read and discuss books that celebrate journeys of discovery around the world. June 17: Spirit Run: A 6000-Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land by Noé Álvarez July 15 : Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty ...