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This event is in the "Children" group.

ORK in the Community

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Mobile Branch
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

We hope to see you at Harper's Choice Village Center near Safeway Grocery Store (5485 Harpers Farm Rd, Columbia, MD 21044) from 3:30-4:30pm!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pins and Needle Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for sharing, conversing, and creating. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Advanced Anime Association

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events
Event Details:

Exercise leadership by recommending additions to the teen collections, helping the community, and planning events in cooperation with an Elkridge Teen Instructor.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Book Group 2025 (Online)

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Korean for Beginners

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg Meet Up

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

March 22 & 25

April 8 & 22

May 13 & 27

Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a 45-60 minute webinar, live online Q&A via Zoom, with author Victoria Jamieson and Matt Phelan. When you register you have the opportunity to submit questions for the authors.

This event is in the "Children" group.

ORK in the Community

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Mobile Branch
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

We hope to see you at the Howard County Family Support Center (9790 Patuxent Woods Dr., Columbia, MD, 21046) from 11:30am to 12:30pm!

This event is in the "Children" group.

ORK in the Community

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Mobile Branch
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

We hope to see you at Deep Run Park (6551 Deep Run Pkwy, Elkridge, MD 21075) from 4:00-5:00pm!

¡Esperamos verte en Deep Run Park (6551 Deep Run Pkwy, Elkridge, MD 21075) de 4:00-5:00pm!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The UnBook Reading Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

The UnBook Reading Group

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pins and Needles

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

German Conversation Club (In-Person)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

German Conversation Club (Online)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Meet via Zoom every second Thursday of the month at 4 PM. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you get overwhelmed by the volume and variety of products in the beauty aisle? Not sure what the difference is between primers, concealers, and foundations? 

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

World Languages Cafe

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Teens, Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dive Into AI! - CANCELLED

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Are you interested in Artificial Intelligence? Come join us to learn about how AI works behind the scenes, why it's so revolutionary, and most importantly, debunking common misconceptions?

Sit and Stitch with Embroiderers' Guild of America

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Lobby (Central)
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy stitching, cross-stitch, embroidery, or needlepoint? Or maybe you're eager to learn?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Beyond Words in The Enchanted Garden

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Lobby (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Veterans: drop in to meet with a Social Worker for the Baltimore Veterans Administration Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), ask questions, seek support, and get information on the services provided at the CRRC in Baltimore.