Week Calendar

Create a forest-themed Book of Secrets with thick cardstock, patterned paper, fibrous paper, mini-die cuts, stamps, ink, and matchbooks.

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.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Stop by and learn about home composting from Howard County Master Gardeners. You can find out all you need to know about composting in your own backyard. Free bins provided to Howard County residents!

Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rides and racing, commuting, and regular repair and maintenance.

Unleash your creativity and discover the fascinating world of Morse code through jewelry-making!                       

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

Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series.

Buying plants can be expensive! Come learn from a Master Gardener about how to harvest your own seeds and legally and responsibly collect seeds in the wild.

Try your hand at needle-felting in this fun workshop. We will use white and brown wool to create adorable, needle-felted “chocolate” bunnies. Materials provided. 

Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. 

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.

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series.

TO BE RESCHEDULED: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A REQUEST FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED.

Participate in some Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn about a craft, make one for yourself, and make some extras to give away to other community members.  

How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates

Apr 7: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

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. 

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!

Expectant adults/teens and parents/caregivers with newborns from birth - 6 months. 60-90 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

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

This art class will teach participants how to paint a portrait. Participants will learn techniques on enlarging, composition, replicating light, under painting, brush selection, and more.

The UnBook Reading Group

Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction.

1st Mondays; 7- 8 pm. 

Join for a discussion of the following titles:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

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+.

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).

Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions.

On April 6th we will discuss Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton.

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Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

Join for a discussion of the following title:

Get a free headshot photo at the Elkridge Branch!

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm. 

March 12: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 7-8 pm. 

March 12: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

WIN A FREE BOOK!

Attend the event for a chance to enter the raffle and win! 

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+.

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

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm.

April 10 Revival by Tim Seeley

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? 

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.