This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Noontime Books (In-person) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Central Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Noontime Books (In-person) 12:00pm–1:00pm Central Branch Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an in person discussion of So Far Gone by Jess Walter on Thursday, January 15th 12pm at the Central Branch.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Light but not Fluffy 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Light but not Fluffy 2:00pm–3:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu STEAM Powered Book Club (grades 2-3) 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Miller Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu STEAM Powered Book Club (grades 2-3) 6:30pm–7:15pm Miller Branch Full 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club (Grades 3-5) RG 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Black-Eyed Susan Chapter Book Club (Grades 3-5) RG 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Branch Closed Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. 60 minutes. RG, registered.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (Grades K5-3rd) RG 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (Grades K5-3rd) RG 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Branch Closed Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Nonfiction Book Club (online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Nonfiction Book Club (online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group 6:45pm–7:45pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group 6:45pm–7:45pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman. We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!Join us for a discussion of the following books:
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Dr. Richard Bell Lecture: Shall Not be Denied or Abridged - The Right to Vote in America 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Dr. Richard Bell Lecture: Shall Not be Denied or Abridged - The Right to Vote in America 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Terrapin Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Read with Me! (5-9 years) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Read with Me! (5-9 years) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 5-9; 30 min. Ticket required.Independent readers, practice reading aloud in a supportive environment and work on reading comprehension skills through games and activities.Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Good Reads Book Club (In-Person) 1:00pm–2:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Black-eyed Susan Book Group (grades 6 - 8) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Central Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Black-eyed Susan Book Group (grades 6 - 8) 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Branch Full Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-8. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Reads of Acceptance (Online) 6:45pm–7:45pm Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Reads of Acceptance (Online) 6:45pm–7:45pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: This month's book will be Sammy Espinoza's Last Review by Taylor Kay Mejia
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Asian American Literature Book Club (Online) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Online Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Asian American Literature Book Club (Online) 7:00pm–8:30pm Online Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue The Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group) 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue The Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group) 1:00pm–2:00pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for a lively, in-person book discussion!Books to discuss:Jan 27: Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia FordFeb 24: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 1 2026 Sun Veterans Book Group 2026 (Online) 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Online Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 1 2026 Sun Veterans Book Group 2026 (Online) 1:30pm–3:00pm Online Branch Full Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Global Reads 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Global Reads 6:00pm–7:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction.1st Mondays; 6 - 7 pm. Join for a discussion of the following titles:
This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Beginning Graphic Novel Club (5-8 years) TK 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Beginning Graphic Novel Club (5-8 years) TK 6:30pm–7:30pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Ages 5-8; 60 min. Ticket required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Read. Think. Talk. 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Elkridge Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Read. Think. Talk. 6:30pm–7:45pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions.On February 2nd we will discuss Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston. .
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Musical Mondays 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Musical Mondays 6:00pm–7:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Explore how music powerfully intersects art, culture, science, and creativity through fiction and nonfiction reads.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Eclectic Evenings Meeting (Online) 6:45pm–7:45pm Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Eclectic Evenings Meeting (Online) 6:45pm–7:45pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Online Classes & Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.2nd Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 pmJoin for a discussion of the following title:
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Required Reading: Texts for Change Book Club (Online) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Required Reading: Texts for Change Book Club (Online) 7:00pm–8:30pm Online Branch Open Library Branch: Online Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Required Reading: Texts for Change is the new quarterly book club of the HCLS Equity Resource Center & Collection.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Elkridge Teen Silent Book Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Elkridge Teen Silent Book Club 3:30pm–5:30pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs, Health & Wellness Event Details: Looking to find a community of fellow readers, but intimidated by traditional book clubs? Put down your phone, pick up a book, and spend quality time with fellow book lovers – no homework or chit chat required!
