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History Relived: The Gulf War: Desert Storm

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
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On January 17 1991, The operation to librate Kuwait, Desert Shield, turned to Desert Storm with air attacks against Iraq, Contaminating in a ground offensive on Kuwaiti and then into Iraq.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The League of Women Voters of Howard County Annual Legislative Breakfast

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The League of Women Voters of Howard County invites you to our annual Legislative Forum with the Howard County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Victoria and Albert museum in London:  this class will focus on the decorative arts which run the gamut from wallpaper to jewelry, costumes and even eyeglasses. Think of the Victoria & Albert as England’s attic!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Thursday Trivia: Chill Out & Ring In the Facts!

6:30pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the year with a night of brain-teasing fun at our Third Thursday Trivia! 

Test your knowledge of winter wonders, New Year traditions, resolution-inspired facts, and a fun look back at the highlights of the past year.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shall Not be Denied or Abridged: The Right to Vote in America

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Open
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group

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

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Central Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Veterans Book Group 2026 (Online)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Full
Registration Required
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
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Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

No Mail, Low Morale: Charity Adams & the Women of the 6888th (Online)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Online Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Follow along with the U.S. Army Women's Museum as we teach the story of Charity Adams and her remarkable band of women leaders who were sent to Europe as the only all-female, all-black group of women sent to clear out the massive backlog of mail.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Inventor Key chains on the Glowforge

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Upcoming
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Guggenheim in Bilbao, a landmark of modern architecture, houses an acclaimed collection of modern and contemporary art.

This event is in the "Children" group

Living History: Visit with George & Abe (ages 4 and up)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up.  45 min.  Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Living History: Visit with George & Abe (ages 4 & up)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up.  45 min.  Ticket required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Eyes on the Prize - Film Screening & Discussion

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adults
Central Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
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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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Inventor Key chains on the Glowforge

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Upcoming
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate February with heart, history, and winter sports! 

Join us for Third Thursday Trivia and test your knowledge of Valentine’s Day traditions, Black History milestones, and Olympic legends.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Eyes on the Prize - Film Screening & Discussion

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adults
Central Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Corning Museum of Glass showcases the beauty and mystery of glass—strong yet fragile, ancient yet ever-evolving.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
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Unsung Architects of Freedom: Smallwood & Torrey’s Bold Crusade 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Women's History Collaborative Quilt (all ages, drop in)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Everyone
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

All ages, drop in.     

Get to know some influential women from history by helping create a "quilt" of portraits that will hang in the Central Children's Department to celebrate Women's History Month.