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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Winter ASL Signs! (2-5 years with adult) TK
10:00am–10:45am
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture & Language,
Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. Learn winter ASL vocabulary through stories and activities. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Elkridge Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK
11:30am–12:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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.
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Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
German Conversation Club (In-Person)
12:00pm–1:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels. Meeting Times:
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
German Conversation Club (Online)
4:00pm–5:00pm
Online Branch
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Adult Online Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting! Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK)
5:30pm–6:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK)
6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Branch
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult)
6:00pm–7:00pm
Miller Branch
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
Event Details:
Ages 6-11 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their adult. 60 min. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
English Conversation Class
6:00pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes,
Culture & Language,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
World Languages Cafe
6:00pm–7:45pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
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.
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