Upcoming Events

Name: DIY Window Screen Repair
Start: 2024-04-25T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-25T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Howard County Library System

Featured Events

DIY Window Screen Repair

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch

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Join us to learn to repair your torn or damaged window and door screens to take in the cool spring breeze. This class will include a discussion of window screen types and the tools

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: DIY Design Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

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Join us to learn to repair your torn or damaged window and door screens to take in the cool spring breeze. This class will include a discussion of window screen types and the tools necessary to replace screen in aluminum frames. Bring your one window...

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 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...

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

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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Arts & Crafts: Paint with String (8-11 years) RG

2:30pm - 3:15pm

Savage Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

Registration Required

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Ages 8-11; 30-45 min. Registration required. Dress for mess and revisit a craft favorite or stretch your skills and learn a new technique. In this session, paint with string. ...

All Together Now ( All Ages) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.

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

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Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class. ...

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Elkridge Studio

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language

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Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. ...

Toddler Time [ages 6-24 months with adult] TK

10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning

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Ages 6-24 months with adult. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills. ...

Think Pink! [ages 3-6] TK

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

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Ages 3-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Celebrate National Pink Day as we look at all things pink. Wear your favorite pink outfit! Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. ...

Think Pink! [ages 3-6] TK

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

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Community Puzzle & Board Game Swap

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Central Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!

Registration Required

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Swap gently used puzzles and board games with fellow enthusiasts. Share your favorite tips and tricks as you select puzzles and games that are new to you. Drop-in event, register to receive an email reminder ahead of the event. Part...

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language

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Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. ...

Arts & Crafts: Paint with String (8-11 years) RG

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Savage Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

Registration Required

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Ages 8-11; 30-45 min. Registration required. Dress for mess and revisit a craft favorite or stretch your skills and learn a new technique. In this session, paint with string. ...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize. *Tuesdays throughout the summer. This ...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize. *Tuesdays throughout the summer. This class is p...

STEM Fun: Exploration Stations (Families) TK

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Families; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required. Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations. ...

Beaded Pride Bracelets

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Elkridge Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: DIY Design Studio

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Race, Equity & Inclusion

Registration Required

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Enjoy a fun evening of crafting and celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by making Pride inspired bracelets to keep or give as gifts. This class is part of our Pride Month series. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events. ...

Craft Pop-up Shop, Jr. [ages 3-5 w/adult]

11:00am - 12:00pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace

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Ages 3-5 with adult. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in. Pop-in and make a fun craft! ...

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required

Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.

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

Craft Pop-Up Shop [ages 4 & up]

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Miller Branch

Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 4 and up. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in. Pop-in and make a craft! ...

Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Elkridge Studio

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

Event Details:

All ages. Allow 30 min. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family! ...

Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

10:00am - 10:45am

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Abacus Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!,

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Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others. ...

Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont Room

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!

Event Details:

All ages; 30 min. Come experience the joys of music and movement. ...

Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Belmont Room

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!

Event Details:

All ages; 30 min. Come experience the joys of music and movement. ...

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...

Bingo Social

2:00pm - 4:00pm

East Columbia Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

Registration Required

Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. Games will be held on a rotating Thursday schedule at all branches, so please make note of the location for each date. Click the branch name below to registe...

Who Would Win?! (5-11 years) TK

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

Event Details:

Ages 5-11; 45 min. Ticket Required. We challenge you to a game of animal/book character trivia! Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This class is part of our Summer Reading Adventures series! Click here to find a full schedu...

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ALL TOGETHER NOW

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