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 (12/28)	Mon (12/29)	Tue (12/30)	Wed (12/31)	Thu (1/01)	Fri (1/02)	Sat (1/03)
All Day					Closing Library Closed - New Year's Day - 2026 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 Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day.
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 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 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 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 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 Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, 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 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 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 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 "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 Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department	This event is in the "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 Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: Ages 18 - 35 months. 30 minutes. Ticket required.	This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now, Ages Everyone 10:00am–10:30am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning All Together Now All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with Staff from Grassroots Crisis Intervention 10:00am–1:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "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.
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.	This event is in the "Children" group Craft Pop-Up Shop: New Year's Edition (ages 4 & up) 11:00am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 4 and up. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in. Pop-in and make a craft to celebrate the new year! This event is in the "Children" group Noon Year's Eve at Carroll Baldwin Hall (families) 11:30am–12:15pm Children Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Families; 30-45 min. It's Noon Year's Eve! Not staying awake until midnight? Ring in the new year early with stories, dancing, and a special countdown at Carroll Baldwin Hall.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Book Bingo (ages 5-10) 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 5-10 60 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed. Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book! Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the class begins. This event is in the "Adults" group The Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group) 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for a lively, in-person book discussion! Books to discuss: Dec 30: Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Jan 27: Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford	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 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Animal Track Stories (Ages 6-11) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm 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!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: 45 minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class start time.	This event is in the "Children" group 3-D Building Challenge (ages 6-10) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm 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!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10; 45 minutes. Ticket required. Get creative to build your own towers, 3-D shapes, and other fun challenges with Skoolzy giant straws building sets. This event is in the "Children" group Tie Dye Socks (4-10 years, 4-6 with adult) RG 2:30pm–4:00pm Children Savage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-10, 4-6 with adult; allow 30 min. Registration required. Bring a new pair of white socks to transform from ordinary to WOW! Take them home to dry and then show off on New Year's Eve!	This event is in the "Children" group Word Puzzles & Games (7-11 years) 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 7-11; 60 minutes. Drop-in. Relax and enjoy fun word games and puzzles of varying levels.		This event is in the "Children" group STEM Fun: Snap Circuits (ages 6-10) TK 2:00pm–3:00pm 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!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10. 45-60 min. Ticket required. Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits! Free tickets will be available at the children's desk beginning 15 minutes before the class.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Teens, Adults Savage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Ukulele Holiday Jam (ages 7 and up with adult) 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Event Details: Ages 7 and up with adult. 60 min. Ticket required. Sing in the holidays with the ukulele! Bring your own or borrow one of ours. Other simple instruments will be provided if you just want to play them and sing along. 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 "Children" group Book Bingo (ages 5-10) 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 5-10 60 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed. Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book! Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the class begins. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Hexbug Races (ages 9-12) 3:00pm–4:15pm Children, Teens Central Branch 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. 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
4 pm		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 FIRST FRUITS Celebration: Kwanzaa Traditions, Creativity & Cultural Tasting 4:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a joyful Kwanzaa celebration honoring African heritage, creativity, and community.		Closing Library Closed - New Year's Eve - 2025 4:00pm–8:00pm 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 31 at 4pm for New Year's Eve.
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
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg Meet Up 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Dec 9 and 30 Jan 13 and 27 Feb 10 and 24 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 "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.