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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
12
2025
Sun
Now on View: Choosing to Participate
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?
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Now on View: Choosing to Participate
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?
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Now on View: Choosing to Participate
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?
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Now on View: Choosing to Participate
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?
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Oct
15
2025
Wed
Closing
Professional Development Day 2026 - All Branches Closed
Branches:
Central Branch,
East Columbia Branch,
Elkridge Branch,
Glenwood Branch,
Miller Branch,
Savage Branch,
Administrative Branch,
Mobile Branch,
Online Branch,
Off Site,
Z - Archived Spaces
Description:
All HCLS Branches are closed on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 for our annual staff professional development day.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Central Branch
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Baby's Play Date, Ages 0- 18 months, TK
9:30am–10:00am
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Let your little one explore toys, enjoy a board book, and spend time with other families. TK Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class, at the children's desk.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Move & Groove Mondays (ages 3-5 with adult) ticketed
9:30am–10:00am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 minutes, Ticket required Come move and groove with us as we explore music! 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 "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
3, 2, Fun! (ages 2-3 with adult) ticketed
9:30am–10:00am
Miller Branch
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
3, 2, Fun, Ages 2-3, with an adult, TK
9:30am–10:00am
Glenwood Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Savage Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
All Together Now, Ages Everyone, TK
9:30am–10:00am
Glenwood Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed
9:30am–10:00am
Miller Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Central Branch
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 "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)
9:30am–10:30am
Savage Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Play Partners, Ages 0-23 Months, TK
9:30am–10:00am
Glenwood Branch
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 "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Elkridge Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Elkridge Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
All Together Now (All Ages) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Central Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
All Together Now (families) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Savage Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
All Together Now, Ages Everyone, TK
9:30am–10:00am
Glenwood Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Little Learners: Autumn Art: Watercolor Leaf Rubbing (3-5 years with adult) TK
10:00am–10:45am
Savage Branch
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Adult Beyond Words
10:00am–12:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Culture & Language,
Health & Wellness,
Race, Equity & Inclusion,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Central Branch
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Move & Groove Mondays (ages 3-5 with adult) ticketed
10:30am–11:00am
Miller Branch
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 3-5 with adult. 30 minutes, Ticket required Come move and groove with us as we explore music! 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 "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
3, 2, Fun! (ages 2-3 with adult) ticketed
10:30am–11:00am
Miller Branch
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
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
All Together Now (All ages) TK
10:30am–11:00am
East Columbia Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Savage Branch
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
10:30am–4:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch:
Glenwood 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
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
East Columbia Branch
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Just For Me (3-6 years independently) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Savage Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed
10:30am–11:00am
Miller Branch
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Central Branch
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
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG
10:30am–11:30am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Belmont Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Early Learning
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
Teens,
Adults
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
10:30am–4:00pm
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Miller 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
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person)
10:00am–12:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Event Details:
This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Hack the Colosseum
10:00am–4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
The Glenelg Competitive Programming Club* is excited to introduce its hackathon-- HACK THE COLOSSEUM.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
All Together Now (all ages, with adult)
10:30am–11:00am
Miller Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Savage Branch
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Elkridge Branch
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
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
10:30am–11:15am
East Columbia Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Elkridge Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
All Together Now (All Ages) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Play Partners (infant - 23 months with adult) ticketed
10:30am–11:00am
Miller Branch
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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Ask a Master Gardener
10:30am–12:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Event Details:
Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Adults,
Everyone
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Howard County Seed Library
10:30am–12:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Branch
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Living Well - Taller Viviendo bien con la diabetes (cursos de autogestionamiento de 6 semanas)
10:30am–1:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Central Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK
11:30am–12:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Off Site
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Plein Air Painting w/ J. Scott
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Culture & Language,
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
This class will give participants the opportunity to strengthen their observational and artistic skills by painting landscape's outdoors and on-site.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
All Together Now (all ages, with adult)
11:30am–12:00pm
Miller Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK
11:30am–12:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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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 "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Artists & Inventors (grades K-2) ticketed
11:30am–12:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Grades K-2. 60 min. Ticket required. Cowabunga dude! Are you a fan of the TMNT? Dive deeper as we learn about the actual artists and inventors that have inspired these characters.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Cancelled
Children
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Cancelled
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK - CANCELED
11:30am–12:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Pumpkin Painting Party! (4-10 years, 4-6 with adult) RG
11:30am–1:30pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 4-10, 4-6 with adult; allow 30 min. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Cancelled
*Cancelled* ELKS Excellent Reads
12:30pm–1:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Hockley Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
We will be discussing The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Noontime Books--IN PERSON
12:00pm–1:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us for an in person discussion of Real Americans by Rachel Khong on October 16, 2025 at12pm at the Central Branch.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch
12:30pm–2:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
DIY & Makerspace,
Health & Wellness,
Race, Equity & Inclusion,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Meet the Authors of Greeking Out (ages 8- 10)
12:00pm–1:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events
Event Details:
Ages 8-10 (families welcome); 60 min. Registration preferred. Additional tickets will be available 15 min. before the presentation, while supplies last. Space is limited.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Pumpkin Painting and Apple Cider
1:00pm–2:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Children 7 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Embracing Change: Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause for a Healthier Future
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This talk offers an evidence-based understanding of perimenopause and menopause - topics that are often overlooked, misunderstood or stigmatized. Dr.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Little Learners, Ages 3-5, with Adult, TK
2:00pm–2:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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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.
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14
2025
Tue
Time For Us (ages 18-35 months)
2:30pm–3:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Cancelled
Children
Central Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Light but not Fluffy
2:00pm–3:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Fairytale Engineering: The Three Billy Goats Gruff (ages 6-9) TK
2:00pm–2:45pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. Listen to a version of the fairytale The Three Billy Goats Gruff and then engineer a bridge to keep the three goats safe from the troll!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Pixel Art Challenge (ages 5-11) TK
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Central Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 5-11, TK- free ticket available 15 minutes before class. Build your own 2-dimensional picture in this Pixel Art Challenge. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Friday Family Fun! (families) TK
2:00pm–3:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Families; 60 min. Ticket required. Join us for stories, music, Lego building, and Dog Man bingo. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Artists & Inventors (grades K-2) ticketed
2:00pm–3:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Grades K-2. 60 min. Ticket required. Cowabunga dude! Are you a fan of the TMNT? Dive deeper as we learn about the actual artists and inventors that have inspired these characters.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Chemistry in the Library: The Hidden Life of Spices (grades 2 and up) registered
2:00pm–3:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Grades 2 & up (Students aged 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult.). 60 min. Registration required. Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of the hidden life of spices.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Hocus-Pocus Slime Science (Ages 6+ w/adult) TK
2:00pm–3:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
DIY Design Studio
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 6+ w/adult; 45 minutes. Ticket required. Come explore the science of chemistry as we brew up some fiendishly fun slime for Halloween. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Electric Moving Head Fan: Makerspace Maryland STEM Festival
2:00pm–3:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
DIY & Makerspace,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Engineer a standing, electric fan while learning motor assembly, basic circuitry, and the principles of convection and evaporation. This class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
AV Studio
3:00pm–5:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
AV Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events
Event Details:
AV Lab Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor. No registration required. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Teen Spot
3:00pm–5:00pm
Savage Branch
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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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Branch
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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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Mindful Mondays
3:30pm–5:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
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
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Teen Afterschool Programming
3:30pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Branch
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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
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Teen Afterschool Programming
3:30pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Branch
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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
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Teen Afterschool Programming
3:30pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio C/ Studio D/ Studio E
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Illustrate with Procreate: Autumn Landscape
4:00pm–5:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Art, Movies & Music,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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 Autumn landscape illustration in the iPad app, Procreate.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
3-D Pattern Puzzles (ages 6-10) TK
5:30pm–6:15pm
Elkridge Branch
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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; 45min. Solve fun 3-D puzzle challenges and create your own designs with 3-D red and white pattern blocks.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers
5:30pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Studio Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
DIY & Makerspace,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
ABC Spanish Club (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK
5:00pm–5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
English Conversation Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Culture & Language
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Code Breakers (ages 8-10) TK
5:30pm–6:15pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the class begins.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Off Site
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Cancelled
Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Between the Lines is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Musical Mondays
6:00pm–7:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Explore how music powerfully intersects art, culture, science, and creativity through fiction and nonfiction reads.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Korean for Beginners
6:00pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Culture & Language,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Pajama Time (all ages with adult) ticketed
6:30pm–7:00pm
Miller Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/Adult) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
Central Branch
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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 "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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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 "Children" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS (5-10 years with adult)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS Ages 5-10 with adult; allow 20 min.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Home Wiring Basics: How to Replace a Receptacle and Light Fixture
6:30pm–7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
DIY Design Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
Learn about your home’s wiring from an experienced Electrician. Students will learn and have the opportunity to replace a receptacle and light fixture, as well as what tools you can borrow from the DIY collection to complete the job.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Teens
Central Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Lego Engineering Challenge (ages 9-12) RG
6:30pm–7:30pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 9-12. Registration required. Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)
6:30pm–8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio B
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Mah Jongg Meet Up
6:00pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience. We have both American and Asian sets available! 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings: October 14 and 28 November 4 and 25 December 9 and 30
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
STEAM Team (grades 3-5) registered
6:30pm–7:15pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Build Your Budget
6:30pm–7:30pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance
Event Details:
Learn how to create and manage a simple budget that tracks your income and expenses, helping you take control of your finances and reach your goals. Presented by the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU).
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Family Fun at Your Library (Families)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Eclectic Evenings Book Club Meeting (Online)
6:45pm–7:45pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Online Classes & Events
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles. 2nd Tuesdays, 6:45 - 7:45 pm Join for a discussion of the following title:
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Meet the Authors of Greeking Out (ages 8-10) registered
6:00pm–7:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events
Event Details:
Ages 8-10 (families welcome); 60 min. Registration preferred. Additional tickets will be available 15 min. before the presentation, while supplies last. Space is limited. Additional dates to meet the authors:
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Mosaic Tile Art (ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult) RG
6:00pm–7:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 6-12. Allow 60 minutes. Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Teen Action Board (Ages 11-18)
6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance
Event Details:
Ages 11-18. 60 min. RG: Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Día de los Muertos Calaveras
6:00pm–7:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Learn about Día de los Muertos and sugar skulls, also known as calaveras. Sculpt a calavera using air dry clay, and return for the second class to paint and decorate your calavera. All materials provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Teen D&D Club - Special Day
6:00pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are moving to the Tech Lab (glass room across from Customer Service Desk) and will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.
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
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
East Columbia 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
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Tabletop Gaming Paradise
6:00pm–7:45pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
East Columbia Other Location
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
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!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Pajama Time (All Ages) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
Central Branch
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person)
6:30pm–7:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Community Events
Event Details:
Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday! Sep 18: A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday!
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Third Thursday Trivia: Fall Folklore Face-Off
6:30pm–7:45pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
History & Genealogy
Event Details:
It’s that mysterious time of year... but don’t be scared! This trivia night is packed with curious facts and eerie fun — from strange history to mysterious music, legendary literature, creepy creatures, and more.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Pajama Time (families) TK
7:00pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
2026 HCLS Spelling Bee & Bumble Bee Information Session (online)
7:00pm–8:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Information will be presented regarding Spelling Bee and Bumble Bee administration and expectations. For Bee Coordinators, teachers, spellers and their families.
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