Upcoming Events

Name: Teen Sprouts: Agricultural and Life Skills Immersion Program Ages 14-18
Start: 2024-04-30T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-30T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Howard County Library System

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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

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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 Writer and 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

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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...

Library Resources for the Blind & Print Disabled

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

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Learn about resources available through the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD). LBDP provides comprehensive library services to the eligible blind and p

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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Learn about resources available through the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD). LBDP provides comprehensive library services to the eligible blind and print disabled residents of the State of Maryland. Ashley Biggs, &...

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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

Registration Required

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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

Registration Required

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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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Musical Performance by Mayfield Woods MS

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch

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Celebrate the amazing musical talent of Mayfield Woods Middle School students with an evening of live performances. Appreciate their hard work and skills! Open to all ages. Refr

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont / Hockley Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events

Registration Required

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Celebrate the amazing musical talent of Mayfield Woods Middle School students with an evening of live performances. Appreciate their hard work and skills! Open to all ages. Refreshments served. ...

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Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize. *Tuesdays throughout the summer. This class is p...

STEM Fun: Exploration Stations (Families) TK

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Families; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required. Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations. ...

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

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

Crayon Adventure (ages 6-8 TK)

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 6-8, 45 minutes. TK, Ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class. Crayons are magic! Learn about how crayons are made, imagine a crayon adventure with a classic story, then create your own crayon magic. ...

Craft Pop-Up Shop [ages 4 & up]

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 4 and up. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in. Pop-in and make a craft! ...

STEM Fun: Snap Circuits (ages 6-9) TK

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 6-10. 45-60 min. Ticket required. Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits! ...

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...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize. *Tuesdays throughout the summer. This ...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Earthquake Science (ages 6-10) TK

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 6-10. 45 minutes. Ticket Required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. Come learn all about earthquakes in this fun class! Learn about what causes earthquakes and how we measure them. Experiment with different types of...

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

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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Cubelets® Engineering Challenge (ages 8-10) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Work in teams to solve engineering challenges with Cubelets®. ...

Laser Cut Bubble Wands (Ages 11+)

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own custom designed bubble wand using the Glowforge Design application.  Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone who wishes to make a bubble wa...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

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STEAM Stations [ages 3-5 w/ adult] TK

11:00am - 12:00pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 adult. Allow 30-45 minutes. Ticket required. Explore stations with activities that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. ...

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

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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STEAM Stations [ages 3-5 w/ adult] TK

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 with adult. Allow 30-45 minutes. Ticket required. Explore stations with activities that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. ...

Savage 3D Printing Meetup

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Savage Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Interested in 3D printing? Building your own 3D printer at home? Join fellow community members interested in this fun and useful technology to work on 3D design projects, ask questions, share ideas, and learn more about CAD and our Makerbot Method...

Chemistry in the Library: Picture Perfect Chemistry [ages 7+] RG

11:00am - 12:00pm

Miller Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Avalon Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Fast or Slow...Chemistry Makes It Go! [ages 7 & up] RG

10:30am - 11:30am

Glenwood Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required. National Chemistry Week. Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on expe...

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