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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Move & Groove Mondays (ages 3-5 with adult)
9:30am–10:00am
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 minutes, Ticket required Come move and groove with us as we explore music! Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)
9:30am–10:30am
Savage Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK
9:30am–10:00am
Elkridge Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Adult Beyond Words
10:00am–12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Health & Wellness,
Race, Equity & Inclusion,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disa
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Move & Groove Mondays (ages 3-5 with adult)
10:30am–11:00am
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 minutes, Ticket required Come move and groove with us as we explore music! Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Savage Branch
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Time For Us: Toddler Play & Learn (ages 18-35 months with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
Elkridge Branch
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.
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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
17
2026
Sat
Mah Jongg 101
10:00am–12:00pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
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 "Children" group
Jan
17
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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Toddler Time (ages 6-24 months, with adult)
10:30am–11:00am
Miller Branch
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
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Puzzle Palooza, Jr. (All ages/Families)
10:30am–12:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
All ages/Families. 90 minutes. Ticket required. Drop in and complete jigsaw puzzles together as a family.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
12
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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Biz Kidz Academy: Let's Move! (6-10 years) RG
12:30pm–2:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 6-10; 90 min. Registration Required. Play fun exercise games and activities while making new friends! Get ready to move your body and challenge your brain!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK
1:30pm–2:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Dragon Quest: Celebrating National Dragon Appreciation Day! (ages 3-up, ages 3-5 w/adult) TK
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Central Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Let's celebrate these magnificent creatures of legend and lore on this National Day of Dragon Appreciation. Join the quest for dragon stories, songs and crafts.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Branch
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Mindful Mondays
3:30pm–5:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Elem'Up
3:45pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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 and homework support
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Branch
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
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Elem'Up
3:45pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio A
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Branch
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
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Elem'Up
3:45pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Teen Space (ages 11-17)
3:00pm–4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Studio A
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Teen Takeover (ages 11-18)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Central Branch
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
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Elem'Up
3:45pm–5:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Elem'Up
3:45pm–4:45pm
East Columbia Branch
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
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
STEAM Fun: Pattern Blocks (ages 6-10) TK
5:30pm–6:15pm
Elkridge Branch
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. Unleash your creativity and make mathematical discoveries using colorful geometric pattern blocks! Build your own designs, patterns, and pictures, or try your hand at solving fun puzzles.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers
5:30pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
AV Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Problem Solvers, Jr. (ages 6-8) TK
5:00pm–5:45pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Central Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS (5-10 years with adult)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS Ages 5-10 with adult; allow 20 min.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Teens
Central Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Lego Engineering Challenge (ages 9-12) RG
6:30pm–7:30pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 9-12. Registration required. Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Family Fun at Your Library (Families)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Mah Jongg Meet Up
6:30pm–8:00pm
Miller Branch
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: January 13 and 27 February 10 and 24 March 10 and 24
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Problem Solvers (ages 9-11) TK
6:00pm–6:45pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Central Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Problem solvers will gather monthly to participate in hands-on games, activities, puzzles, and creative projects that build math skills and vocabulary along with confidence and teamwork.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)
6:00pm–7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
All ages. Allow 30 min. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Teen Scene Magazine: Committee Meeting (ages 11-18)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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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
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
East Columbia Branch
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
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Tabletop Gaming Paradise
6:00pm–7:45pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
East Columbia Other Location
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
East Columbia Branch Library welcomes gamers to our branch. Join us for an evening of thrilling dice rolls and dire card draws. Explore our tabletop games collection or bring your own to share!
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
15
2026
Thu
Third Thursday Trivia: Chill Out & Ring In the Facts!
6:30pm–7:45pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
History & Genealogy
Event Details:
Kick off the year with a night of brain-teasing fun at our Third Thursday Trivia! Test your knowledge of winter wonders, New Year traditions, resolution-inspired facts, and a fun look back at the highlights of the past year.
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