Week Calendar

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

Time	Sun (12/21)	Mon (12/22)	Tue (12/23)	Wed (12/24)	Thu (12/25)	Fri (12/26)	Sat (12/27)
All Day				Closing Library Closed - Winter Holidays - 2025 All Day All Branches 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 branches will be closed Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for winter holidays.	Closing Library Closed - Winter Holidays - 2025 All Day All Branches 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 branches will be closed Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for winter holidays.
9 am		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 Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners: Counting Fun: The Shortest Day (3-5 years with adult) TK 9:30am–10:15am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. Explore math concepts through children's literature and hands-on activities. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Story Time, Ages 0- 4, with Adult 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Songs and stories in both English and Spanish. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class starting. 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 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Family Movie Matinee, Dog Man , PG, Families, TK 10:30am–1:00pm Children, Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Event Details: After a policeman and his police dog are fused together to turn into Dog Man, he must stop the villainous Petey the Cat from cloning himself and creating an evil kitten, doubling his evil abilities. Rated PG	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 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 "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 Savage Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Savage 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 "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 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 Mah Jongg Marathon 10:00am–4:00pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Love to play Mah Jongg? Come join us for a Mah Jongg Marathon! We've got rooms available all day for you to drop in and play. We welcome experienced and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners: 15 Minute Stories (ages 2 - 5) 10:15am–10:30am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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 2 - 5; 20 mins. Ticket required. A bite-sized class for children ages 2-5 with adult. Children will listen to a story, learn socialization skills, and complete a related craft. Elmer By: David McKee 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 Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Early Learning All Together Now All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (All Ages) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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 Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Library 10:30am–12:30pm Adults, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 "Children" group Little Learners: 15 Minute Stories (ages 2 - 5) 10:45am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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 2 - 5; 20 mins. Ticket required. A bite-sized class for children ages 2-5 with adult. Children will listen to a story, learn socialization skills, and complete a related craft. Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld
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 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 Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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.
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1 pm						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Winter Crafternoon (Families) Drop-In 1:00pm–3:00pm Children, Teens Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages with adult. Allow 30 minutes. Explore the winter season with relaxing coloring and hands-on crafts to take home.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners Bingo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 2:00pm–2:30pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes. Identify beginning sounds, build vocabulary, identify colors and shapes while having fun playing BINGO! Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
3 pm		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 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 AV Studio 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Savage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: AV Studio 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. Register online! No registration required. Grades 6-12. 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 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 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 Teen Afterschool Programming 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group 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 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 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 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 "Children" group Elem'Up 3:45pm–5:30pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room) Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support			This event is in the "Children" group Elem'Up 3:45pm–4:45pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room) Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts, makerspace activities, book clubs and homework support	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Beginning Modular Robotics (ages 9 - 12) 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 9 - 12. Registration required. Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a series of challenges! Perfect for beginners.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Design and Create with Cricut 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens East Columbia Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events Registration Required Event Details: Design and Create with Cricut
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Savage Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: AV Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required	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 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.
6 pm		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 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+) 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required 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+.	This event is in the "Adults" group Needle Felting in 3D 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Learn and practice techniques to create a three dimensional needle-felted piece. Part 1: 12/9 Part 2: 12/16 Part 3: 12/23 Part 4: 12/30 This event is in the "Adults" group The Twenty-Something Coworking Club 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Central Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Join us for body doubling, social support, snacks, and dedicated ‘adulting’ time to tackle: coursework 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 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.