Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (2/02)	Mon (2/03)	Tue (2/04)	Wed (2/05)	Thu (2/06)	Fri (2/07)	Sat (2/08)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.	This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG 10:30am–11:30am Children, Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.	This event is in the "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 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.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone 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.	Closing All HCLS Branches Closed Saturday, February 8 10:00am–6:00pm Some Branches Branches: Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Off Site, Z - Archived Spaces Description: Due to forecasted inclement weather and anticipated travel conditions, all HCLS branches will be closed on Saturday, February 8. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone 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. This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.	This event is in the "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 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.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Make It: Hand Sewn Cards 11:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: 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! This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone 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.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm–2:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Teens" group Claymation: Black Joy 1:30pm–4:30pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month by creating a short, animated film. Collaborate in self-directed teams to create an animation. Sculpt characters, storyboard, design sets, and photograph stills. Part of Voices of the Future.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Birthday Party! (Families) TK 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Howard County Library System is turning 85 in 2025! Join us to kick off a year of celebration with music, party games, and fun.		This event is in the "Children" group 3-D Building Challenge (ages 6-10) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10; 45 minutes. Ticket required. Get creative to build your own towers, 3-D shapes, and other fun challenges with Skoolzy giant straws building sets. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art in the Afternoon: Paper Mosaic 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Paper Mosaic: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art and learn simple techniques to create decorative mosaics from reused paper.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Make a Valentine - Crafternoon (Families) 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Families; Allow 30 minutes. Drop-in to make a Valentine or related craft!	This event is in the "Children" group Valenslime (Ages 8-10) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket available 15 minutes before class. Read a slimy fun story and create your own unique valentine's themed slime to keep.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Video Gaming & Chill 4:15pm–6:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: 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!
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK 5:00pm–5:30pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs, Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.	This event is in the "Children" group Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (TK) 5:30pm–6:15pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Early Learning Pajama Time All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK 6:00pm–6:30pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required. Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.	This event is in the "Children" group Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade (TK) 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: 3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm–8:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children, 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!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Bilingual Stories and Playtime (all ages with adult) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Culture & Language, Early Learning, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.
7 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Rain Sensor House: Makerspace Mondays 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer an electronic rain sensor. Explore the principles of conductivity, variable resistance, and simple circuitry. Then paint the finished product. This event is in the "Adults" group Read. Think. Talk. 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions. On December 9th we will discuss If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art in the Evening: Paper Mosaic 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Paper Mosaic: Enjoy a relaxing evening of art and learn simple techniques to create decorative mosaics from reused paper.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Cancelled English Conversation Class 7:00pm–8:45pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required* This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: CANCELED for 2/05.	This event is in the "Adults" group How to Select a Contractor 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: If your project is too much to DIY then join us for some tips on how to hire a a professional for your home repair or renovation.