Upcoming Events

Name: School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Schools
Start: 2024-04-26T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-26T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Howard County Library System

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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, &...

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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

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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...

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Teen Connect 2.0 - Paper Marbling

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Miller Branch

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Tech Lab (MIL)

Age Group: Teens

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

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Advanced Anime Association

7:00pm - 8:15pm

Savage Branch

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: DaVinci Room

Age Group: Adults

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

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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. Create some art inspir...

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. ...

Make It: Hand Sewn Cards

11:00am - 12:00pm

Elkridge Branch

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: DIY Design Studio

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace

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Did you know that you can sew paper? It's fun and easy to create your own greeting cards with hand-stitched details for any occasion! ...

Create Your Own Comic

11:00am - 12:30pm

Savage Branch

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Learn the fundamentals of comic writing and design as you celebrate Free Comic Day! Use Procreate to design your own digital comic strip. All skill and ability levels welcome. Registration is optional. Register if you wish...

Photography

11:00am - 12:30pm

Glenwood Branch

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM

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Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques. The library will p...

Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Savage Branch

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

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Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use. Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play! Learn the basics and practice your favorite songs from our extensive play along l...

Random Crafts of Kindness

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Savage Branch

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: DaVinci Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

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Participate in Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn to create something new, spend some relaxing time making art and crafting with your neighbors, and share your creations with other community members in random acts of kindness. All supplies provided. ...

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

10:30am - 11:00am

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Hockley 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. ...

Films That Connect Us (Online)

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online Branch

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Adult Online Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events

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How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates May 6: Past Lives This session is part of HCLS' AAPI Month series. Please click here for t...

Adult Beyond Words

10:00am - 12:00pm

Miller Branch

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Patapsco Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM

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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 adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Participants will journey through five enga...

Little Learners (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, , Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. ...

3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.

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

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Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting. ...

Little Learners (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, , Tech Skills or STEAM

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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. ...

All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

ALL BY MYSELF

Ages 4-6; 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 are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

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Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. ...

ArtTech

4:00pm - 5:30pm

East Columbia Branch

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM

Registration Required

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Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art, with access digital drawing applications such as Procreate and Autodesk Sketchbook. Students will get hands-on experience with hardware like the Apple iPad Pr...

Anime & Game Hangout

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Savage Branch

Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)

Age Group: Teens

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

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Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanese language/cultural tie-ins. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed! AG...

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children, Everyone

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

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All ages. Allow 30 min. Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and literacy skills. Each week offers a different set of activi...

Art in the Evening: Paint a Pot

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Elkridge Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: DIY Design Studio

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

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Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Paint a Pot: Enjoy a relaxing evening of art by painting a flower pot. ...

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 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,

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.

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

Mother's Day Make & Take Cards (all ages, 0-5 with adult)

11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Branch

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Central Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

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Get ready to say a personal "I love you" to your special people on Mother's Day this coming Sunday with a hand-made card. ...

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 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,

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.

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

Art in the Afternoon: Paint a Pot

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Elkridge Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: DIY Design Studio

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace

Registration Required

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Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Paint a Pot: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art by painting a flower pot. ...

Video Gaming & Chill

4:15pm - 6:15pm

Elkridge Branch

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Elkridge Studio

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language

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Challenge your friends - and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5! Not into v...

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