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.

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9 am				This event is in the "Children" group Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months) 9:00am–10:00am Children Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. This class will be held at the Office of Children and Families.
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 Fun with Phonics! (4-7 years, 4 & 5 with adult) TK 10:15am–11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 4-7 years, 4 & 5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. Avoid the summer slump and get ready to read! Build your phonological awareness and early literacy skills through fun, hands-on activities. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:00am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Central Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group 3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (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, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.	This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond Words at the Central Branch 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Central 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: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: The theme for this month is: Outer Space! 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: Hockley Room 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 Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Time for Us Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Event Details: 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. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) 10:00am–11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Abacus Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others. This event is in the "Children" group Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required. This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 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: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Picture Book Parade Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now- Summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Read with a Ranger (ages 2-10 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:30am 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: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Families (Recommended for ages 2-10). 45-60 min. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class begins. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department	This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person) 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Central 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: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes Registration Required Event Details: This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners. 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: Hockley Room 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now [all ages] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children, Everyone Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Early Learning 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 Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: Picture Book Parade Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 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: Hockley Room 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 All Together Now (All Ages) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Event Details: All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (families) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 All Together Now, Summer Reading Adventures, Everyone, TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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. This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time [ages 6-24 months with adult] TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: Ages 6-24 months with adult. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills. This event is in the "Adults" group Ask A Master Gardener 10:30am–12:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. This event is in the "Teens" group Practice Enhanced ACT or SAT 10:30am–12:30pm 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: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: Take the new Enhanced digital ACT or digital SAT at the library, run by C2 Education of Ellicott City. Test will begin promptly at 10:30, so please arrive on time!
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten Here We Come! RG 11:00am–11:45am Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Kindergarten, Here We Come! For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. This event is in the "Adults" group AI Image Generators (Senior Planet class) 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Glenwood 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: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Do you envision something in your mind’s eye but struggle to bring it to life? There’s an AI tool for that! This lecture will explain how artificial intelligence can turn your words into stunning realistic and imaginative images in seconds. This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 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 Kindergarten Here We Come! RG 11:00am–11:45am Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Kindergarten, Here We Come! For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. This event is in the "Adults" group History Relived: 80th Anniversary of the VJ Day and the Atomic Bomb 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: V-J Day celebrates the formal acceptance of Japan’s unconditional surrender by the Allies of World War II. It also continued the fundamental shift of political and economic global power. This event is in the "Children" group Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (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, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize. This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 Nebula Spin Art (6-11 years) TK 11:00am–11:45am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Do clouds exist in space? Explore nebula through a book and make a one of a kind spin art nebula. 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: Hockley Room 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 Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Time for Us Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 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: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Picture Book Parade Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities. This event is in the "Children" group Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 Kindergarten, Here We Come (For children entering Kindergarten this fall, with adult) RG 11:00am–11:45am Children East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required. Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus. 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: Hockley Room 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now [all ages] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children, Everyone Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Early Learning 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 Kindergarten Here We Come! RG 11:00am–11:45am Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Kindergarten, Here We Come! For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Preventing and Solving Vegetable Growing Problems 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: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Growing vegetables can require a lot of time and money and yield minimal results. 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: Hockley Room 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 All Together Now (All Ages) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Event Details: All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.
12 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled HCPSS Lunch Distribution 12:30pm–2:00pm Children, Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Lunch provided for everyone 18 and under, must be consumed in the branch.			This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch 12:30pm–2:30pm Adults East Columbia 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: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) 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.
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 "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 1:30pm–2:00pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Event Details: 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. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pets on Wheels 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Everyone East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now- summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Baltimore Symphony Musicians Concert: Music Around the World 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Event Details: Enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon of beautiful music with two talented musicians from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marcia McHugh on flute and Dariusz Skoraczewski on cello!	This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten Here We Come! RG 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Kindergarten, Here We Come! For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. This event is in the "Children" group Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (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: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize. *Tuesdays throughout the summer.	This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten Here We Come! RG 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Kindergarten, Here We Come! For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required. This event is in the "Children" group Nebula Spin Art (6-11 years) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Do clouds exist in space? Explore nebula through a book and make a one of a kind spin art nebula. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (families) TK 2:30pm–3:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 Beach Slime Cafe (Ages 6-10) RG 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: It's slime time! Read a yucky story and learn how to combine different ingredients with a basic recipe to create a truly fantastic slime. All materials will be provided. Registration required.	This event is in the "Children" group Juguemos Con Letras (Ages 6-12) TK 2:00pm–2:30pm 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: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 6-12; 30 min. Ticket required. Únase a un tiempo de diversión jugando Scrabble y juegos de Lapiz y Papel en Español. This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: For children entering Kindergarten in the fall, with an adult. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This event is in the "Children" group Spiders Are Your Friends! (6-11 years) RG 2:00pm–3:30pm Children Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6-11; 120 min. Registration required. Learn some amazing science about the spiders you might see in your garden or nearby a lake this summer. Make and take your own unique spider themed crafts. This event is in the "Teens" group Magic: the Gathering™ Club 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Develop math, reading, critical thinking and social skills by playing friendly Magic: the Gathering™ card battles in this ongoing monthly gaming club.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing for Teens (ages 14-18) 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Central 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: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 14-18. 90 minutes. RG: Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome.			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Hexbug Races (ages 9-12) 3:00pm–4:15pm Children, Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 9 - 12. Registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group Random Crafts of Kindness 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults Savage 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: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Films That Connect Us (Online) 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Online 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: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mini Golf in the Stacks (ages 3-9 AND their families) 4:00pm–6:00pm Children, Adults, Everyone Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Other Location Age Group: Children, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-9 AND their families. Drop in.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled CANCELLED 3-D Building Challenge (ages 6-10) TK 5:30pm–6:15pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled 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: 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 "Adults" group English Conversation Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Savage Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Club (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 "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Night (ages 14-18) 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Central 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: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Ages 14-18. 120 minutes. RG: Registration required. This event is in the "Children" group Summer Slime (Ages 8-10) RG 5:30pm–6:15pm Children Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed 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! Registration Required Event Details: 45 minutes. Ages 8-10. Registration required. Create your own unique summer themed slime to keep!	This event is in the "Adults" group Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Between the Lines is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space - Animation Station 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Savage Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: AV Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Animators and cartoonists, bring yourself to the Savage A/V Lab to work on handmade digital animations in Proceate, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Compost Demonstration (In-Person) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Enchanted Garden Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pajama Time [all ages] TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children, Everyone Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Miller 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 Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/Adult) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Free ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime This event is in the "Adults" group Parents' English Conversation Class 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Savage 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: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Adults, 60 min. Registration required.	This event is in the "Teens" group D&D at Strixhaven Academy 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Savage 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: Savage Branch Room: Studio Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Throw dice, make your own characters, and meet new friends in this action-packed D&D session! D&D at Strixhaven Academy is a six-week long campaign where the players can join at anytime. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Library 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces. This event is in the "Adults" group Interview Skills 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Central 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: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Career, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: Sharpen your interview skills with this engaging workshop. The interview is a critical step in the job search process—and with the right techniques and preparation, you can make a strong impression and stand out from other candidates. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mini Golf in the Stacks (ages 10 & up AND their families) 6:00pm–8:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Central 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Ages 10 & up AND their families. Drop in. This event is in the "Adults" group Reduction Printmaking for Beginners w/ J. Scott 6:00pm–8:30pm Adults Savage 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: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: In this introductory class, participants will learn the process of Reduction Printmaking while creating an original print. Reduction Printmaking is a technique that uses a single block to create a multi-colored, layered print. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun at Your Library (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: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: All ages. Allow 30 min. This event is in the "Teens" group Moving Up to Middle School 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens Glenwood 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: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Meet new classmates, discuss the big move to middle school, and learn the secrets to success. Compete in a relay race and practice your combination lock skills!	This event is in the "Adults" group Create by Music - DIY Fairy Jars (Rescheduled) 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for an hour of creativity and calm at the library! This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten Here We Come! RG 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Kindergarten, Here We Come! For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten, Here We Come (For children entering Kindergarten this fall, with adult) RG 6:30pm–7:15pm Children East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required. Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus. 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 Cancelled Cancelled 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 Cancelled 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 Kindergarten Here We Come! RG 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Kindergarten, Here We Come! For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System. This event is in the "Adults" group Perler Beads: Fun with Florals 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: August 8 is National Perler Day! Come unwind and make some fun, floral works of art with Perler beads. Materials provided. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Tabletop Gaming Paradise 6:30pm–8:30pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone East Columbia 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: East Columbia Other Location Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: East Columbia Branch Library welcomes gamers to our branch. Join us for an evening of thrilling dice rolls and dire card draws. Explore our tabletop games collection or bring your own to share!
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Global Reads 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: 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; 6 - 7 pm. Join for a discussion of the following titles: This event is in the "Adults" group Ask A Master Gardener 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.	This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (families) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children 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 "Adults" group Spies, Lies, and Alibis Book Discussion Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond. Join us for discussion of the following titles: This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A 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 "Adults" group Hush-Hush: A Quiet Reading Group 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Miller Other Location Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Bring a book and enjoy one hour of peace, quiet, and reading, with an optional fifteen minutes of mingling at the end. There is no assigned reading and no pressure to socialize. All readers are welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class (in-person) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Pajama Time (All Ages) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. This event is in the "Adults" group Tool Thursday: Drills and Drivers 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: Discover the wide variety of power tools at the DIY Education Center. Learn about power drills, impact drivers, and when each one is appropriate to use for your projects. This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced Anime Association 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Savage 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: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Meeting 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 Moving Up to Middle School Jeopardy 7:00pm–8:30pm 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: Career, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: For students starting sixth grade this fall, befriend other rising sixth graders as you play a team-based game of Middle School Jeopardy.