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

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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

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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Little Learners (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, , Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. ...

eReader Lab

11:00am - 12:00pm

Miller Branch

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla with a Q&A time. Bring your device and we will get you started using our e-book resources Bring your questions! ...

Little Learners (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, , Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. ...

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: Early Learning, 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. ...

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

3:15pm - 4:00pm

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Sports Science

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Miller Branch

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Tech Lab (MIL)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Explore the fascinating world of sports through a scientific lens. From the physics of deflategate and the ideal gas law to understanding the mechanics behind bending it like Beckham or mastering the knuckleball, this course brings sports and science...

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: CEN Studio

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you! "Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!" is geared towards middle school and high school stu...

Unplugged Code Club (5-8 years) TK

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children

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

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5-8 years ; 60 min. Ticket Required. Join us for fun, hands-on activities that will help you learn the foundation of computer science coding without the use of technology. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. ...

Anime & Game Hangout

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)

Age Group: Teens

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

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Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanese language/cultural tie-ins. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed! AG...

STEAM Team [ages 7-10] RG

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Miller Branch

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Avalon Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Ages 7-10. 45 min. Registration required. Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately. Registration for this class begins Wednesday, May 1 @ 10a...

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children, Everyone

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

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All ages. Allow 30 min. Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and literacy skills. Each week offers a different set of activi...

All Together Now (All ages) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

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. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. ...

Awesome Astronomy: Strange Objects in Space

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Let's explore the universe's weirdest objects! From supermassive black holes to quasars and captured planets, our investigations will reveal the strange, awesome, and powerful bodies that roam through outer space. How did these objects form and why a...

Adult AV Lab

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Savage Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage AV Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor. No registration required. ...

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Elkridge Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

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

Registration Required

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3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music.....

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Savage Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children

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

Registration Required

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Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same ti...

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

10:30am - 11:00am

East Columbia Branch

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

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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. Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes b...

3D Printing with Pens

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Savage Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech instructor. ...

AV Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Savage Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage AV Studio

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor. No registration required. Grades 6-12. ...

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Savage Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children

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

Registration Required

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3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same ...

Glass Etching with Stencils and Cricut

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Registration

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. ...

STEM Fun: Exploration Stations (Families) TK

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Friday Coding Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Elkridge Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Elkridge Studio

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions. ...

STEM Fun: Code & Go Robot Mouse (ages 6-9) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Elkridge Studio

Age Group: Children

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

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Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required. Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse. ...

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