Upcoming Events

Name: DIY Window Screen Repair
Start: 2024-04-25T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-25T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Howard County Library System

Featured Events

DIY Window Screen Repair

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch

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Join us to learn to repair your torn or damaged window and door screens to take in the cool spring breeze. This class will include a discussion of window screen types and the tools

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: DIY Design Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

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Join us to learn to repair your torn or damaged window and door screens to take in the cool spring breeze. This class will include a discussion of window screen types and the tools necessary to replace screen in aluminum frames. Bring your one window...

book cover of School Moms, cropped next to a photo of author Laura Pappano. She is an older white woman with short blonde hair. She is wearing a black crewneck shirt and a grey blazer. She is sitting with her arms crossed on a student desk in a school classrom

School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Schools

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch

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"Public schools matter to our democracy and to our future. And they are under attack from people who don’t really know or care very much about what schools do or how they work.”

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont / Hockley Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author & Literary Events

Registration Required

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"Public schools matter to our democracy and to our future. And they are under attack from people who don’t really know or care very much about what schools do or how they work.” Join award-winning journalist and author Laura Pappano for a discussi...

Teen Sprouts: Agricultural and Life Skills Immersion Program Ages 14-18

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch

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We are growing young climate and agricultural leaders! Teens ages 14-18: Learn to grow and cook your own food Get involved with your local community&nb

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Enchanted Garden

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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We are growing young climate and agricultural leaders! Teens ages 14-18: Learn to grow and cook your own food Get involved with your local community Build life and job skills related to: Sustainability...

Photo of the book cover featuring the edible landscape.

Author Works: Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ellicott Room at Miller Branch

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Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr. Chiara D’Amore discuss their new collaborative book, Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Sp

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Gardening & Nature

Registration Required

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Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr. Chiara D’Amore discuss their new collaborative book, Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden. Learn how you can convert your lawn and l...

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Author Works: Hidden History of Howard County

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch

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Howard County has a rich and fascinating past. It was first settled in the seventeenth century, when the area was part of Anne Arundel County, and early towns formed around gristmi

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont / Hockley Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy

Registration Required

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Howard County has a rich and fascinating past. It was first settled in the seventeenth century, when the area was part of Anne Arundel County, and early towns formed around gristmills. Nearby quarries and mills shaped Ellicott City before the more we...

Poster for the Movie The Artist and The Astronaut

The Maryland Film Premiere: 'The Artist & The Astronaut' - Featuring a Q&A with Director Bill Muench

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch

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You are cordially invited to attend the Maryland premiere of the award-winning film,The Artist & The Astronaut. Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey that delves into

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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You are cordially invited to attend the Maryland premiere of the award-winning film,The Artist & The Astronaut. Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey that delves into the remarkable love story between artist Pat Musick, a civil rights ac...

Picture of smiling Jaya Mathur with both her arms up in a Bollywood dance pose.

Rock on with Bollywood

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Patapsco/Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch

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Rock on to Bollywood music as Bollywood dancer Jaya Mathur demonstrates and teaches the basic steps of Bollywood dancing. Must be 18+. Waiver required. Registration required.

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion

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Rock on to Bollywood music as Bollywood dancer Jaya Mathur demonstrates and teaches the basic steps of Bollywood dancing. Must be 18+. Waiver required. Registration required. MAY: AAPI Month classes/events/programs: This se...

World Languages Cafe

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch

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In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm. Est

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion

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In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm. Established by the Columbia Association’s International Exchange & Mu...

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Ask an Expert Cyclist

11:00am - 1:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lobby (East Columbia)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rides and racing, commuting, and regular repair and maintenance. Bring yo...

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

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.

All Together Now (all ages) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

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.

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

How (Not) To Talk To People

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Savage Branch

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: DaVinci Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion

Registration Required

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Feeling anxiety or dread about discussing politics with coworkers, friends, or family members that hold different viewpoints than you? Learn effective strategies for how to better engage with people across social, political, and ideological ...

Black Fiction Book Club (in-person) East Columbia Branch

1:00pm - 2:00pm

East Columbia Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. Copies are available for pick-up at the East Columb...

Pets on Wheels

1:00pm - 2:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Marvin Thomas Room

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. Pets on Wheels is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that brings friendly therapy pet visits t...

Black Fiction Book Club (online)

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Online Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Book Group Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Teens Teach

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Glenwood Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio A

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: College & Trade Schools

Registration Required

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Learn and discuss leadership, public speaking, and teaching skills. This monthly training is a requirement to volunteer as a Teens Teach assistant with Glenwood Branch HCLS classes and events. Earn volunteer hours for attending the meeting and assist...

Chemistry in the Library: Get a Charge out of Chemistry (Ages 7+, ages 7-8 must be w/ an adult) RG

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Elkridge Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Hockley Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Ages 7+ and grade 2-12. 7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on activities exploring the chemistry of batteries and electricity. ...

Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Savage Branch

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

Registration Required

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Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use. Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play! Learn the basics and practice your favorite songs from our extensive play along l...

Random Crafts of Kindness

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Savage Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: DaVinci Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

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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. ...

Teen Advisory Board

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Elkridge Studio

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: College & Trade Schools, Community Events

Registration Required

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Exercise leadership by recommending additions to the teen collections, helping the community, and planning events in cooperation with an Elkridge Teen Instructor. ...

Glass Etching with Stencils and Cricut

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Need an easy, inexpensive, thoughtful gift idea? Using the Cricut machine to create a stencil and then etch your design onto a glass vase in this make it/take it class. Ages 18+ only. All materials will be provided. ...

Veterans Book Group 2024 (virtual)

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Online Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Merriweather Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events

Registration Required

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Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series. During five monthly facilitated sessions, discussions center on military experiences and a unique set of readings, which may include classics, fiction, memoir...

The Maryland Film Premiere: 'The Artist & The Astronaut' - Featuring a Q&A with Director Bill Muench

2:00pm - 4:15pm

Miller Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

9:30am - 10:30am

East Columbia Branch

Registration

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Out Front (Walk way ECO)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

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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...

English Conversation Class-Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm

Online Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Culture & Language

Registration Required

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This is a class for adult English language learners. Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.  If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invitati...

Reading & Vocabulary For English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Culture & Language

Registration Required

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This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills. Instruction focuses on reading speed, word patterns, voc...

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: Early Learning

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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

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.

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

10:30am - 11:00am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Hockley Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language

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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. ...

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: Early Learning

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

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.

Little Learners, (Ages 3-5 with Adult), TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Children

Event Details:

Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. ...

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ALL TOGETHER NOW

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