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

Featured Events

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

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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

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, &...

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

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

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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...

photo of chef Jet Tila with a table of utensils and ingredients

Taste the Tradition: Exploring Asian Cuisine with Chef Jet Tila (Online)

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

Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch

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Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a special live online cooking demonstration and storytelling event featuring celebrity chef Jet Tila! E

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Adult Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion

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Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a special live online cooking demonstration and storytelling event featuring celebrity chef Jet Tila! Embark on a delightful culinary journey as Chef Jet shares his personal...

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Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Glenwood Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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Master Gardeners provide direct assistance to home gardeners by hosting Ask A Master Gardener plant clinics from April through September. At the Ask A Master Gardener clinics, Master Gardener Gardeners will look at samples of ailing plants to make a ...

Compost Demonstration

10:30am - 12:30pm

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Lobby (Savage)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners. ...

Who's at the Zoo? [all ages] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM

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All ages. 30 min. Ticket required. Learn about a variety of animals found at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Each session will focus on a specific animal. Develop an understanding of each animal's special adaptations throug...

Who's at the Zoo? [all ages] TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Glenwood Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:30pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Lobby (Elkridge)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice. ...

Little Learners: Sharks! [ages 3-5 with adult] TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature

LITTLE LEARNERS

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

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative.

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

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Today's theme is Sharks! ...

Little Learners: Sharks! [ages 3-5 with adult] TK

11:30am - 12:00pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Gardening & Nature

LITTLE LEARNERS

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

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative.

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

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Today's theme is Sharks! ...

Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Glenwood Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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Compost Demonstration

10:30am - 12:30pm

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Lobby (Savage)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

Event Details:

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners. ...

Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Glenwood Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

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Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:30pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Lobby (Elkridge)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice. ...

Lifehacks

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Hockley Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

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Join us to learn simple tips to make your life easier and more economical. This class, which will meet every other month, will offer information based on themes at each meeting. ...

Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Glenwood Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

Event Details:

Compost Demonstration

10:30am - 12:30pm

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Lobby (Savage)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

Event Details:

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners. ...

Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Glenwood Other Location

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

Event Details:

Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:30pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Lobby (Elkridge)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice. ...

Compost Demonstration

10:30am - 12:30pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Lobby (Elkridge)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

Event Details:

Master Gardeners and Recycling Coordinators discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis, teaching about: Composting kitchen scraps and yard trimmings in your backyard or using the Feed the Green Bin (for Howard County residents only) ...

Compost Demonstration

10:30am - 12:30pm

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Lobby (Savage)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Nature

Event Details:

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners. ...

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