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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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Now on View: Choosing to Participate All Day 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 Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Us or Them? Upstander or Bystander?	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Now on View: Choosing to Participate All Day 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 Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Us or Them? Upstander or Bystander?	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Now on View: Choosing to Participate All Day 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 Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Us or Them? Upstander or Bystander?	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Now on View: Choosing to Participate All Day 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 Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Us or Them? Upstander or Bystander?	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Now on View: Choosing to Participate All Day 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 Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Us or Them? Upstander or Bystander?	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Now on View: Choosing to Participate All Day 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 Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Us or Them? Upstander or Bystander?	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Now on View: Choosing to Participate All Day 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 Room: Elkridge Other Location Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Us or Them? Upstander or Bystander?
		This event is in the "Everyone" group Banned Books Week All Day 10/6–10/11 Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Exhibit Space 2 (CEN) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Censorship Is So 1984 -- Read for Your Rights! With the escalation in attempts to ban books in libraries, schools, and bookstores around the country, George Orwell’s cautionary tale 1984 serves a prescient warning about the danger
9 am		This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 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 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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 3, 2, Fun! (ages 2-3 with adult) ticketed 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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 3, 2, Fun, Ages 2-3, with an adult, TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 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 Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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 Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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 Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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 with adult) ticketed 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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 All Together Now, Ages Everyone, TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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 Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 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 "Children" group Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) 9:30am–10:30am 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 Play Partners, Ages 0-23 Months, TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning Event Details: Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 All Together Now (All Ages) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners: Autumn Art: Foil Transfer Prints (3-5 years with adult) TK 10:00am–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: Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. Explore Fall themes through children's literature, different art mediums, and hands-on learning. Dress for mess! Tickets available 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 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 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 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: 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 Sensory Friendly Stories (ages 3-5 with adult) registered 10:30am–11:00am 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: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.	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 Room: Lobby (Central) 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) ticketed 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: 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 All Together Now (All ages) 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: 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. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) 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: 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 Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK 10:30am–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: 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 "Adults" group Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention 10:00am–1:00pm Adults Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Lobby (Elkridge) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns. This event is in the "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) 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: 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 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 Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK 10:30am–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: 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 with adult) ticketed 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: 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 "Adults" group Pins and Needles 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: 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. Adults, ages 18+. 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 Just For Me (3-6 years independently) TK 10:30am–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: Early Learning Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6 independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed 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: 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 Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am 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 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 "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 "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 East Columbia 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: East Columbia Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department	This event is in the "Adults" group 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 All Together Now (all ages, with adult) 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: 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 10:30am–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!, 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 Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) 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: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning Event Details: Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:15am 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 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention 10:00am–1:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lobby (East Columbia) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention will be on-site to offer support and resources to community members experiencing mental health, substance use disorders, homelessness and food insecurity concerns. This event is in the "Adults" group Braver Angels: Families and Politics 10:00am–1:30pm 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: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Note: This Free event is to be attended in person (Promo Code "BRAVER"). You do not need physical or virtual tickets in order to attend this event. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am 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 All Together Now (All Ages) TK 10:30am–11:00am 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 Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed 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: 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 "Teens" group Digital SAT Practice Test 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 / Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: Attention high school students! This event is in the "Adults" group Living Well - Taller Viviendo bien con la diabetes (cursos de autogestionamiento de 6 semanas) 10:30am–1:00pm 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: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Please note that the dates for this series have changed. The series now begins on October 11 and ends on November 13. All sessions are held weekly on Saturdays from 10:30am - 1pm at the Central Branch.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 11:30am–12:00pm 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: 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 Tote-ally Against Banned Books (Cricut Class) 11:00am–1:00pm Teens, Adults Glenwood 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: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Banned Books Week in the Makerspace by turning a plain canvas tote into a rebellious reading accessory. Use the Cricut machine to customize a plain canvas tote. This event is in the "Adults" group Plein Air Painting w/ J. Scott 11:00am–1:30pm 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: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: This class will give participants the opportunity to strengthen their observational and artistic skills by painting landscape's outdoors and on-site.	This event is in the "Children" group Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult) TK 11:00am–11:30am 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 with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min. This event is in the "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 11:30am–12:00pm 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: 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 All Together Now (all ages, with adult) 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 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 Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK 11:30am–12:00pm 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: Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning Event Details: Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Action Board 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Studio A Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: Connect with your community by collaborating with other TAB members and library staff to make the library a better place for teens! This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 11:30am–12:00pm 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!, 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.
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels. Meeting Times:		This event is in the "Children" group Chemistry in the Library- "The Hidden Life of Spices", Ages 7+, RG 12:00pm–1:00pm Children Glenwood 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: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details:
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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art in the Afternoon: Eerie Art Workshop 1:30pm–3:00pm 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, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Eerie Art Workshop: Enjoy a fun afternoon of art inspired by all things creepy and cute.			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 14-18) 1:30pm–4:30pm 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! Registration Required Event Details: Ages 14-18. 180 minutes. RG: Registration required.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Global Neighbors Africa: Experience the Continent 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Everyone Miller Branch Closed Registration Required 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: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Experience the vibrant cultures, histories, and traditions of Africa in this special edition of our Global Neighbors series!	This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners, Ages 3-5, with Adult, 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 Little Learners Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 mins. Ticket required. Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Adults" group Memory Cafe @ Miller 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The Memory Cafe provides a warm, inclusive space for individuals living with memory loss, their caregivers, family members, etc. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners STEM Learning Stations (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 2:30pm–3:00pm 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 Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins. Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations and sensory play.	This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Spackled Ghost Canvas 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Come gather with other crafty adults to conjure your own spirited ghost canvas! Using lightweight spackle and simple tools, craft a textured, 3D ghost scene inspired by trendy Halloween décor. Talking Pictures 2:00pm–3:30pm Central Branch Closed Registration Required Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Registration Required Event Details: Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. We will be discussing A Real Pain. Please view the film in advance of the discussion. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners: Build Kindergarten Skills (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 2:30pm–3:00pm 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 Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; Allow 20 minutes. Enhance cognitive thinking, small motor, eye hand coordination, cutting skills and much much more! Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group All By Myself (ages 4-6) ticketed 2:00pm–2:30pm 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 All by Myself Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult) TK 2:00pm–2:30pm 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 with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min. 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 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 "Adults" group What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Films That Connect Us (Online) 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 "Teens" group Teen Space (ages 11-17) 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and crafts! This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Spot 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Savage Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Studio Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with a variety of arts and crafts, activities, video games and board games. Meet other teens while having a free snack and hanging out at the library. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Takeover (ages 11-18) 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Teen Area (CEN) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 11-18. Drop-in. Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more! This event is in the "Teens" group Mindful Mondays 3:30pm–5:00pm 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: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Event Details: Take a break, breathe, and find your calm. Join us every Monday for a drop-in session designed just for teens who want a safe, relaxed space to recharge. Unwind your way: This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Afterschool Programming 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Space (ages 11-17) 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and crafts! This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Takeover (ages 11-18) 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Teen Area (CEN) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 11-18. Drop-in. Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more! This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Afterschool Programming 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Space (ages 11-17) 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and crafts! This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing Club 3:00pm–5:00pm 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: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Dive into 3D printing at our monthly teen club! Meet our Prusa MK-4S, learn how to create your own 3D models, and work together with other teens to take your first steps into the world of 3D printing. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Takeover (ages 11-18) 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Teen Area (CEN) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 11-18. Drop-in. Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more! 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 Free Drop-In Flu Vaccination Clinic - Howard County Dept. of Health 3:00pm–6:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Miller Branch 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Stay healthy and protect your community—join us for a Free Flu Shot Clinic hosted by the Howard County Department of Health. This clinic is open to everyone—children, adults, and seniors alike— This event is in the "Teens" group Elkridge Teen Silent Book Club 3:30pm–5:30pm 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, Book Clubs, Health & Wellness Event Details: Looking to find a community of fellow readers, but intimidated by traditional book clubs? Put down your phone, pick up a book, and spend quality time with fellow book lovers – no homework or chit chat required!	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Space (ages 11-17) 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and crafts! This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Takeover (ages 11-18) 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Teen Area (CEN) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 11-18. Drop-in. Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more! This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Afterschool Programming 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.	This event is in the "Teens" group Rocketry: Bottle Rockets 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of space flight by working in teams to build and launch a bottle rocket and examine the physics behind rocket design and propulsion. You can challenge other teams to see whose rocket can fly the highest! This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Afterschool Programming - FLEX FRIDAY 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: A relaxed, flexible time for teens to decompress, socialize, and hang out at the end of the week. Self-directed activities include games, music, crafts, and more.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Illustrate with Procreate: Abstract Art 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?” Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own abstract illustration in the iPad app, Procreate. Registration required. Grades 6-12.	This event is in the "Children" group Creativity Club: Stickerpalooza TK (grades 4-5) ticketed 4:30pm–5:15pm 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: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Event Details: Grades 4-5. 45 min. Ticket required.	This event is in the "Adults" group German Conversation Club (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: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting! Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session!
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers 5:30pm–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: Studio Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Take some time to tackle an old project you’ve gotten into a rut with or gain some fresh perspective on new passions.	This event is in the "Children" group ABC Spanish Club (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: Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. If your child has "learn Spanish" in their New Year's Resolution, this is the perfect class for them.	This event is in the "Children" group Problem Solvers, Jr. (ages 6-8) TK 5:00pm–5:45pm 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: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-8; 45 min. Free ticket required.	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 "Children" group DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10) TK 5:30pm–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: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 5-10; allow 20 minutes. Ticket and book required. Bring a book or borrow one of ours! Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Copy of Copy of Los Veteranos: Latinos in World War II 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: An important part of U.S. history long before WWII, the war gave Latinos new opportunities and presented them with new challenges. This event is in the "Adults" group Global Reads 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: 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 "Teens" group Maximize Your History Day (ages 11-17) 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Ages 11-17, with parent. 60 min. Registration required. Assigned a National History Day project? Our research experts have tips and tools for you. This event is in the "Adults" group Korean for Beginners 6:00pm–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: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: 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). This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (all ages with adult) ticketed 6:30pm–7:00pm 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 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 "Children" group Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm 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: 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Terrapin Online Classroom Age Group: Children, Adults Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to refer a student for assessment, the differences between IEPs and 504 Plans, and the steps in the IEP process. We'll cover parent roles, how to prepare for meetings, key questions to ask, and what happens after the IEP is in place.	This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Art Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed! This event is in the "Children" group DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK) 6:00pm–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: Culture & Language Event Details: Bring a book or borrow one from the library! Participants will read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art in the Evening: Eerie Art Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm 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, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Eerie Art Workshop: Enjoy a fun evening of art inspired by all things creepy and cute. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Library 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 6:15pm–7:45pm 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 "Children" group STEAM Team (grades 3-5) registered 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: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required. Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun at Your Library (Families) 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 "Adults" group Date change - The UnBook Reading Group: Banned Books Read-In 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: PLEASE NOTE: In October, we meet on Tuesday, October 7th, instead of our regular second Wednesday. The UnBook Reading Group: Banned Book Read-In This event is in the "Adults" group Spies, Lies, and Alibis Book Discussion Group 6:45pm–7:45pm 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 "Children" group Problem Solvers (ages 9-11) TK 6:00pm–6:45pm 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: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 9-11; 45 min. Free ticket required. This event is in the "Adults" group Create by Music - Mandala Vinyl Stickers 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: Avalon 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 "Teens" group Cancelled Maximize Your History Day Research 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators Registration Required Event Details: Assigned a National History Day project? Our research experts have tips and tools for you. learn strategies to locate sources. Parents and teachers are welcome. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 "Adults" group Intermediate Korean (online) 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Space is still available in this class. This event is in the "Adults" group Embracing Change: Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause for a Healthier Future 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: This talk offers an evidence-based understanding of perimenopause and menopause - topics that are often overlooked, misunderstood or stigmatized. Dr. This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class (in-person) 6:30pm–7:30pm 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, 6:30 - 7:30 pm 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 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Teens, Adults 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 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, Teens, Adults Program Type: Parents & Educators Registration Required Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club (in-person) 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: Studio Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Sep 10: The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club (online) 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Analyze and discuss a wide array of mystery novels from sleuths to spies. 2nd Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Nov 12: The Guest List by Lucy Foley Dec 10: Death of a Spy by M.C. Beaton This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group HCPSS College Application Parent/Student Session 6:45pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults East Columbia 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: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: College & Trade Schools Event Details: College Application Parent/Student Session	This event is in the "Children" group Page Turners Book Club (grades 4-5) registered 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Grades 4-5. 60 min. Registration required. Registration begins September 18. This event is in the "Adults" group Warning Graphic Content (Online) 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 6 - 7 pm. October 9 Bad Gateway by Simon Hanselmann This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group National History Day Thesis Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: College & Trade Schools, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: A solid thesis is the foundation for any NHD project. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Prompt Like a Pro: Prompt Engineering for Better AI Output 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Community Events, Parents & Educators, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Whether you're brand new to AI or just want to get better results, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to craft clear, effective prompts that make AI tools work smarter for you and generate b This event is in the "Adults" group TinkerCad-emy: Personal Seal/Stamp 6:00pm–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: Studio Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: The art of letter writing by hand also includes sealing your letter with a custom wax seal that represents you. Design your own personal seal and have it 3D printed so you can seal your letters with style! Not fastening many letters closed? This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group World Languages Cafe 6:00pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults Miller 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: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, beginning in September on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 6 - 7:45 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 Pajama Time (All Ages) 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: All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.
7 pm			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 2026 Battle of the Books Information Meeting (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events Registration Required Event Details: Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2026. We thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication to this year’s battle!