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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Central Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
10:00am–4:00pm
Central Branch
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
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
7
2026
Wed
Beyond Words at the Central Branch
10:00am–11:30am
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
The theme for this month is: Snow!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
10:30am–4:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Get to Know Your library
10:00am–11:00am
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Join us for a guided tour of the many service, resources, and materials available to you. From books and learning tools to digital platforms and online classes-it's all FREE with your library card!
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
10
2026
Sat
The League of Women Voters of Howard County Annual Legislative Breakfast
10:00am–12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
History & Genealogy,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
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This event is in the "Adults" group
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
5
2026
Mon
Memory Cafe @ Miller
2:00pm–4:00pm
Miller Branch
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
Event Details:
The Memory Cafe provides a warm, inclusive space for individuals living with memory loss, their caregivers, family members, etc.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat
2:00pm–3:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events,
Book Clubs,
Community Events
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Senior Moments: Where Friends & Fun Meet
2:00pm–3:30pm
Miller Branch
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
Event Details:
This 90-minute class is all about connection, conversation, and embracing the unexpected.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Films That Connect Us (Online)
3:00pm–4:00pm
Online Branch
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Adult Online Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events
Event Details:
How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates Jan 05:Thelma
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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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Glenwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
6
2026
Tue
Knot Just Knitters
6:15pm–7:45pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio A
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
8
2026
Thu
Advanced Anime Association
6:00pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events
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
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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