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Eyes on the Prize - Film Screening & Discussion

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

Event Details:

Experience Eyes on the Prize, the acclaimed documentary series on the civil rights movement, in a special two-part community screening during Black History Month!In this first inst...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience Eyes on the Prize, the acclaimed documentary series on the civil rights movement, in a special two-part community screening during Black History Month!

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Keys to Homebuying

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch

Event Details:

Is purchasing a home on your list of financial goals? Wherever you are at in the process, we will provide you with a roadmap of the steps you will take on your journey to becoming ...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is purchasing a home on your list of financial goals? Wherever you are at in the process, we will provide you with a roadmap of the steps you will take on your journey to becoming a homeowner.

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Teen Transcript-a-thon! (ages 11 - 18)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

Event Details:

 Ages 11 – 18. Registration required. Make YOUR mark on history! Assist the Library of Congress with the critical task of transcribing our nation’s historical documents. ...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 11 – 18. Registration required. 

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Digital SAT Practice Test (ages 14-18)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

Event Details:

Grades 9-12. Registration required.Are you studying for your SAT exam? Experience the Digital SAT by taking a practice exam administered by C2 Education. COMPLETE and RETURN&n...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 9-12. Registration required.

Are you studying for your SAT exam? Experience the Digital SAT by taking a practice exam administered by C2 Education. 

Teen Live! Beach Bash (11-18)

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenwood Branch at Glenwood Branch

Event Details:

Surf's up! Attend Teen Live! at Glenwood for a beach-themed teen takeover of the branch. Enjoy these free activities and more:Free pizza in the Front LobbyRemote control car racing...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Surf's up! Attend Teen Live! at Glenwood for a beach-themed teen takeover of the branch. Enjoy these free activities and more:

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Winning Resumes and Captivating Cover Letters

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch

Event Details:

Create a effective and attractive resume and cover letter that help you stand out in the job market.The resume and cover letter are essential to the employment process, and with th...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a effective and attractive resume and cover letter that help you stand out in the job market.

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Ink & Impact: Women's Fiction Spotlight

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch

Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the power of women’s stories and the authors who bring them to life. Ink & Impact features four exceptional writers whose...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the power of women’s stories and the authors who bring them to life. Ink & Impact features four exceptional writers whose work spans historical fiction, romance, fantasy, a
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How to Install a Rain Barrel

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch

Event Details:

A rain barrel can help reduce stormwater pollution and conserve treated tap water. Once installed, rain barrels collect and store runoff from roof downspouts. This water can then b...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

A rain barrel can help reduce stormwater pollution and conserve treated tap water. Once installed, rain barrels collect and store runoff from roof downspouts.

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Make It: Tea Wallet

6:15pm–7:45pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a fabric tea wallet. We provide the sewing machine, tools, and fabric for a project. You just need to show up and create!

Prior experience with using a sewing machine is required for this class. This is a two-part class.

Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Make It: Tea Wallet

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a fabric tea wallet. We provide the sewing machine, tools, and fabric for a project. You just need to show up and create!

Prior experience with using a sewing machine is required for this class. This is a two-part class.

VR Your Future: Career Exploration Lab

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore Your Career Options through the Power of VR!

Presented by the Howard County Office of Workforce Development

Teens Teach Math Homework Help (Ages 6 - 14)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Oriole Study Room (Elkridge)
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Math homework giving you headaches? Don't understand the assignment? Or would you just like to improve your math skills? Let our teen volunteer Math Helper help! Drop in.

Black Inventor Key chains on the Glowforge

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many of the things we use every day were invented by Black inventors.  What do a three light traffic signal, a gas mask and a hair straightening product have in common?  They were all invented by Garrett Morgan.

Teen Artlab: Glitter Jars

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Studio Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Teen Artlab, a monthly art club and creativity space where you can try new projects and chill with other teen artists in a low key setting with quiet music and relaxing vibes. 

In February we are making glitter jars!

STEAM Powered Book Club (grades 2-3)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-3.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult)

10:30am–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, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

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

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Hackathon

10:00am–5:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

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Self Care Saturday: Affirmation Bracelets with the Laser

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Daily affirmations can be a useful tool to help shift your mindset to improve your life.

AV Studio: Apple Loops

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the skills of an audio engineer and gain hands-on experience using the music editing software of Logic Pro X to
produce your own creations.

Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register online! Grades 6-12.

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
Event Details:

Take some time to tackle an old project you’ve gotten into a rut with or gain some fresh perspective on new passions.

Computer Science Foundations: An AP CSP Based Class -- Teens Teach

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about how computers work and how technology shapes our world? Join this interactive computer science series designed for middle school and early high school students!

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. 

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. 

Animate with Procreate

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use Procreate in a new way - Animation!  Learn tips and tricks to make your drawings come to life!

Registration required. Grades 6-12. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

No Knit Yarn Crafts

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun evening of crafting with yarn.

STEAM Team (grades 3-5)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5.  45 min.  Registration required. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Everyone
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
Event Details:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

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

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

Origami Engineering

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding! Students will see how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials.

Problem Solvers, Jr. (ages 6-8) TK

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate  in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.

Teen Beyond Words (Ages 11 - 21)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabil