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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday!
 

Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

 

Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday!
 

Jan 15: Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins 

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

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 

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

Knot Just Knitters

6:15pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

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

Chess Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Looking to sharpen your chess skills?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Business Roundtable: Lessons from Local Entrepreneurs

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Online Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

January Guest – Gwendolyn Turner, Group Travel Expert

Join HCLS and the Ujamaa Business Roundtable for a monthly online s

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen D&D Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Due to its popularity, we will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.

Doors open 15 minutes before game time.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Class

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration Required
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

Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's cuisine is Southwestern.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Good Reads Book Club (In-Person)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.

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

Garden Tool Swap

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Do you have any garden tools you no longer use and want to pass on to another gardener? Are you just starting out and looking for a new trowel or garden rake to take home?

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

Puzzle & Board Game Swap

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Central Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. Don't have anything to swap? No problem! We always have plenty to go around. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging fireside chat with New York Times best-selling author, Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Lobby (Central)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns.

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

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Glenwood Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
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

Asian American Literature Book Club (Online)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg Meet Up

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

January 13 and 27

February 10 and 24

March 10 and 24

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Twenty-Something Coworking Club

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Central Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for body doubling, social support, snacks, and dedicated ‘adulting’ time to tackle:

  • coursework

This event is in the "Adults" group

Think of the Planet: IN PERSON

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your BGE Energy Bills: Why your bill is so high and what you can do to lower it.