Week Calendar

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

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9 am		This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) 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 Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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) 9:30am–10:00am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 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 (18 months - 3 years with adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am 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 Event Details: TIME FOR US Ages 18 months - 3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Time for Us (ages 18-35 months, with adult) 9:30am–10:00am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Time for Us Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult) 9:30am–10:00am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK 9:30am–10:00am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Free ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. This event is in the "Children" group Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) 9:30am–10:30am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Abacus Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.	This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual All Together Now Spanish/English (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. 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. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (families) TK 9:30am–10:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning All Together Now All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Mobile Health Apps 10:00am–11:15am Adults Glenwood Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: From Senior Planet: This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Sensory Friendly Stories (ages 3-5 with adult) 10:30am–11:00am Children Miller Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.	This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2, Fun, Ages 2-3, with an adult 10:00am–10:30am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children 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 10:00am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Central Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2, Fun! (ages 2-3, with adult) 10:30am–11:00am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (All ages) 10:30am–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: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: All Together Now All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond Words at the Central Branch 10:00am–11:30am Adults Central Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: The theme for this month is: Snow! 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 "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) 10:30am–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: Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Time For Us (18 months - 3 years with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: TIME FOR US Ages 18 months - 3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Time for Us (ages 18-35 months, with adult) 10:30am–11:00am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Time for Us Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now, Ages Everyone 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 "Children" group Move to Learn: Fitness Fun! (Ages 1-4 w/Adult) RG 10:00am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Ages 1-4 years with adult. Registration and signed release form required. This event is in the "Adults" group Pins and Needles 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm. Adults, ages 18+. This event is in the "Children" group Just For Me (3-6 years, independently) TK 10:30am–11:00am 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 Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6, independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult) 10:30am–11:00am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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 "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 "Children" group Play Partners, Ages 0-23 Months 10:00am–10:30am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room 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 All Together Now (all ages, with adult) 10:30am–11:00am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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 Bilingual All Together Now Spanish/English (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. This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: Picture Book Parade Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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 Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) 10:30am–11:15am 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, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg 101 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: With this 2-week series, discover the basics of the challenging game of Mah Jongg. It is a game of skill, strategy, calculation and involves a degree of chance. 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 "Children" group Just For Me (3-6 years, independently) TK 10:30am–11:00am 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 Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6, independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required. This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time (ages 6-24 months, with adult) 10:30am–11:00am 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!, Early Learning Event Details: Ages 6-24 months, with adult. 30 min. Ticket required. Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills. This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Stories: The Boy Who Loved Math (ages 6-10) 10:30am–12:00pm 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: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10. 90 minutes. Ticket required. Listen to The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos by Deborah Heiligman, then have fun completing various math activities.
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 "Adults" group History Relived: The Gulf War: Desert Storm 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: On January 17 1991, The operation to librate Kuwait, Desert Shield, turned to Desert Storm with air attacks against Iraq, Contaminating in a ground offensive on Kuwaiti and then into Iraq. 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 Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult) 11:00am–11:30am 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: 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 All Together Now (all ages, with adult) 11:30am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: 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 "Teens" group Teen Action Board 11:00am–12:00pm Teens Glenwood Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: Connect with your community by collaborating with other TAB members and library staff to make the library a better place for teens!
12 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Hatchlings: New Baby & Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG 12:00pm–12:45pm Children Savage Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Infants birth - 6 months with adult; 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household.
1 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm–2:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Just for Me Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) 1:30pm–2:00pm 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: Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art in the Afternoon: Winter Painting 1:30pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Winter Painting: Get inspired by the season by painting a winter scene.			This event is in the "Adults" group Bridgerton Tea Party 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Central Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Waiting for the next season of Bridgerton to premiere?
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners, Ages 3-5 w/ Adult 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Little Learners Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 mins. Ticket required. Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Adults" group Memory Cafe @ Miller 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The Memory Cafe provides a warm, inclusive space for individuals living with memory loss, their caregivers, family members, etc.		This event is in the "Children" group All By Myself (ages 4-6) 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning All by Myself Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult) 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: Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (families) TK 2:30pm–3:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning All Together Now All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Adults" group What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Miller Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.		This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Moments: Where Friends & Fun Meet 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Miller Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This 90-minute class is all about connection, conversation, and embracing the unexpected. Each session includes time to mingle, chat, and relax—plus a surprise mystery activity. This event is in the "Children" group Make & Take Constellation (6-11 years) TK 2:00pm–4:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-11; 120 min. Ticket required. Make and take home a star projector of your favorite constellation! Learn some cool science about constellations and the stars that form them. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mechanical Masterminds I Robotics Demonstration 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-18; 60 min. Learn about robotics and how to get involved in local and national youth robotics competitions.	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 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 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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "Adults" group Random Crafts of Kindness 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults Savage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Participate in some Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn about a craft, make one for yourself, and make some extras to give away to other community members.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEM Fun: Code & Go Robot Mouse (ages 6-9) TK 5:30pm–6:15pm 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 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required. Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse. This event is in the "Adults" group Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Savage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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 DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK) 5:30pm–6:30pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture & Language Event Details: Ticket and book required. Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence.	This event is in the "Adults" group Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Off Site Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Between the Lines is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Global Reads 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction. 1st Mondays; 6 - 7 pm. Join for a discussion of the following titles: This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (all ages, with adult) 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Pajama Time All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/Adult) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Free ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime This event is in the "Children" group Book-N-Chat (5-10 years) TK 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Ages 5-10; 60 min. Ticket required. Build listening and comprehension skills while an instructor reads a non-fiction picture book, followed by discussion and related activities. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK) 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture & Language Event Details: Bring a book or borrow one from the library! Participants will read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art in the Evening: Winter Painting 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Winter Painting: Get inspired by the season by painting a winter scene. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Spies, Lies, and Alibis Book Discussion Group 6:45pm–7:45pm Adults Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond. Join us for discussion of the following titles:	This event is in the "Children" group Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult) 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Miller Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6-11 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their adult. 60 min. Registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group Romance Reads (Online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Online Classes & Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion!	This event is in the "Adults" group Mindful Origami 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Miller Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Slow down and fold with intention in this relaxing origami workshop for adults. Learn simple paper-folding techniques while exploring mindfulness through the art of origami. This event is in the "Adults" group Warning Graphic Content (Online) 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Online Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 6 - 7 pm. January 8 Lone Wolf and Cub by Kazuo Koike This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced Anime Association 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Savage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group World Languages Cafe 6:00pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Early Learning Pajama Time All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (All Ages) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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 "Children" group Math Lab (grades 3-5) 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Grades 3-5. 45 min. Ticket required. Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics. Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.
7 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (families) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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.