Upcoming Events

Name: School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Schools
Start: 2024-04-26T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-26T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Howard County Library System

Featured Events

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 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

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...

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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Nonfiction Book Club (online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Online Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Book Group Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections. June 12 - They Called Us Enemy by George Takei July 17 - Doppelganger : a trip into the mirror world by Naomi Klein August 21 - Over ...

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Adult Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm. June 13 30 Days of Night by Steve Niles July 11 Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier August 8 Breathers by Justin Madson Please register with an email address to receive ...

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Off Site

Registration

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Between the Lines is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories. We'll discuss our chosen book, and then look closer into the context that makes the book relevant to all of us, exploring,...

World Adventures Summer Book Discussions: Spirit Run by Noé Álvarez

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Hockley Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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This Summer, read and discuss books that celebrate journeys of discovery around the world. June 17: Spirit Run: A 6000-Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land by Noé Álvarez July 15 : Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty ...

STEAM Powered Book Club [ages 7-9] RG

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Miller Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Clubs, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Ages 7-9. 45 minutes. Registration required. Read Sydney & Taylor Explore the World by Jacqueline Davies (which can be picked up at the Miller Branch children's desk after registering) before the meeting. Join our discuss...

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Registration

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events

Registration Required

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Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays! Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins Jul 18: Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder This June class is p...

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Book Group Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays! Jun 20: To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins Jul 18: Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder This June class is part of...

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Registration

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays) Jun 26: She Who Became the Sun by Shelley P...

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Zoom Workshop

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Book - N - Chat - N - Craft (Ages 6-8) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Fun & Games!

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Independent class for ages 6 - 8. Ticket required. Have a fun first book club experience! Read a picture book together, discuss the title, then enjoy a related art activity. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes b...

Teen Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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Registration

Open

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events

Registration Required

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Read and discuss alongside fellow teen bookworms! This month’s title TBD. Pick up a copy at the Glenwood Branch customer service desk, or online via Libby. ...

Murder, Mischief, and Mayhem

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious, and mischievous. Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting! ...

Books on Tap (book club)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

Registration

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting, most are available in electronic format, too. July: Vera Wong's Unsolic...

Books on Tap (book club)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

Registration

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most are available in electronic formats, too. Jul 10: Vera Wong's Unso...

Black-Eyed Susan Classic Book Club (Grades 4-6 RG)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Central Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Central Children's Classroom

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

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RG, Registered. Registration Required. Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees. Copies available for borrowing by registered participants at Central Branch's Customer Service Desk. July 10, 2024: Ungifted by Gordon ...

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Adult Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm. July 11 Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier August 8 Breathers by Justin Madson Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation.&nbs...

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Off Site

Registration

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

World Adventures Summer Book Discussions: Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Hockley Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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Nonfiction Book Club (in-person)

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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Nonfiction Book Club (online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Online Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Book Group Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

STEAM Powered Book Club [ages 7-9] RG

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Miller Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Clubs, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 7-9. 45 minutes. Registration required. Read Shark School - A Fin-tastic Finish by Davy Ocean (which can be picked up at the Miller Branch children's desk after registering) before the meeting. Join our discussion a...

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Registration

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Zoom Workshop

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

Teen Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Read and discuss alongside fellow teen bookworms! This month’s title TBD. Pick up a copy at the Glenwood Branch customer service desk, or online via Libby. ...

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