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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
22
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
23
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
22
2026
Thu
Pins and Needles
10:00am–12:00pm
Miller Branch
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+.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
23
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
23
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 "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Little Learners: 15-Minute Stories (ages 2-5)
10:15am–10:30am
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!,
Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 2-5. 15 minutes. Ticket required. A bite-sized class for children ages 2-5 with adult. Children will listen to a story, learn socialization skills, and complete a related craft.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
24
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
24
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
24
2026
Sat
Little Learners: 15-Minute Stories (ages 2-5)
10:45am–11:00am
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!,
Early Learning
Event Details:
Ages 2-5. 15 minutes. Ticket required. A bite-sized class for children ages 2-5 with adult. Children will listen to a story, learn socialization skills, and complete a related craft.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Craft Works: Wellness Luminary Jars
12:30pm–1:30pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
24
2026
Sat
Biz Kidz Academy: Creating Comics 101 (8-10 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 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required. Unleash your creativity! Learn the fundamentals of designing your own comic book. Kids will focus on writing and illustrating their own comic books.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
21
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
The 3rd Annual (Hunger Games) Elkridge Teen Live!
1:30pm–4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Other Location
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
A Capitol Announcement: All teens ages 11–18 are hereby summoned to report to the Elkridge Branch on January 22 for the annual Reaping Day Celebration.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Ages 9-11) TK
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Can you solve Mr. Lemoncello's puzzles to prove all you know about the library? Ages 9-11, TK. 45 minutes
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Snowmen at Night (ages 4 & up, with adult)
2:00pm–2:45pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 4 & up, with adult. 45 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools close 3 hours early. Have you wondered what snowmen do at night? Find out and make yourself a unique snowman.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
20
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
20
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
21
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
21
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
22
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
22
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
23
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
20
2026
Tue
Knitting Looms (8-11 years) TK
5:30pm–6:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Ticket required. Follow directions and practice patience to craft with circular looms. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Craft Works: Wellness Luminary Jars
6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
CEN Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Charm Jewelry
6:00pm–7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
DIY Design Studio
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique jewelry pieces to keep or give as gifts.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Miller Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Chess Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
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
20
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
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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
21
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
21
2026
Wed
Teen D&D Club
6:00pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Due to its popularity, we will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.Doors open 15 minutes before game time.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
22
2026
Thu
Snowmen at Night (ages 4 & up, with adult)
6:30pm–7:15pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 4 & up, with adult. 45 min. Ticket required. Have you wondered what snowmen do at night? Find out and make yourself a unique snowman. Tickets are 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
22
2026
Thu
Read with Me! (5-9 years) TK
7:00pm–7:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 5-9; 30 min. Ticket required. Independent readers, practice reading aloud in a supportive environment and work on reading comprehension skills through games and activities. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
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