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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All Day			Closing ELK Closed PDD All Day Elkridge Branch Branches: Elkridge Branch Description: Elkridge Closed PDD
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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) 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 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. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now: Black History Month (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 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. This is part of HCLS' Black History Month series.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners: Chill Out with Winter Science (3-5 years with adult) TK 10:00am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required. Explore winter science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group Identity Theft, Fraud and Scams 10:00am–11:00am 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: Career, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: Avoiding Identity Theft, Fraud and Scams 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: Early Learning 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 is part of HCLS' Black History Month series. 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 Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full 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: Heart! 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 Move to Learn: Fitness Fun, Ages 1-4 with Adult (RG) 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: An instructor from My Gym will guide children through fun exercises and fitness movements—such as balance and tumbling—that support learning and coordination. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 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 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 3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 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: Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 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) 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 Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults 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 "Adults" group English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person) 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Central Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes Event Details: This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners. 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 Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 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: 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 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 All Together Now, Ages Everyone 10:00am–10:30am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B 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 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now: Black History Month (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 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. This is part of HCLS' Black History Month series. 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 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 Little Learners Celebrates Valentine's Day (ages 2-5 with adult) 10:30am–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: Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes. Celebrate Valentine's Day with 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 "Teens" group Digital SAT Practice Test 10:30am–1:30pm Teens Glenwood Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: Take a practice digital SAT test at the library, run by C2 Education of Ellicott City. Test will begin promptly at 10:30am, so please arrive on time!
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months with adult) TK 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 "Adults" group Mud to Music w/ artist Melissa Foss 11:00am–2:00pm Adults Elkridge Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Musical instruments have helped us communicate and express ourselves since the dawn of human culture.	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 "Children" group Make a Bird Feeder (5-10 years) TK 11:30am–12:30pm 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!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 5-10; 60 min. Ticket required. Celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month by learning about the birds in your backyard and making a bird feeder with natural elements including sun butter and birdseed. Dress for mess.
12 pm		Closing Branch Closed Due to Facilities Issues 12:30pm–8:00pm Glenwood Branch Branches: Glenwood Branch Description: Closing Early Due to Facilities Issues		This event is in the "Teens" group Escape Room 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens Glenwood Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Solve puzzles and decipher clues in an escape room set in the nation’s national parks. Registration recommended but not required.
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Veterans Book Group 2026 (Online) 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Online Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series.			This event is in the "Children" group Valenslime (Ages 8-10) RG 1:00pm–1:45pm Children Elkridge Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Read a slimy fun story and create your own unique valentine's themed slime to keep. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group African American Artists 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group African American Artists (Online) 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Teen Online Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works. This event is in the "Children" group Book Bingo (ages 5-10) 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 5-10 60 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed. Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book! Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the class begins. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Make a Valentine - Crafternoon (Families) 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Families; Allow 30 minutes. Drop-in to make a Valentine or related craft!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pets on Wheels 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Everyone East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Little Learners, Ages 3-5 w/ Adult - CANCELLED 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Little Learners: Science (3-5 years with adult) 2:00pm–2:45pm 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 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. Explore science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Adults" group Talking Pictures 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Central Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. We will be discussing La Chimera. Please view the film in advance of the discussion.	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 Wild Weather (Ages 6-11, tickets required) 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: How is weather predicted? What causes extreme weather? Learn about weather through hands on activities and experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Escape Room 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Glenwood Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Solve puzzles and decipher clues in an escape room set in the nation’s national parks. Registration recommended but not required. This event is in the "Children" group Meet the Diamondback Terrapins (families) TK 2:30pm–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: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Families, children must be accompanied by an adult; 90 min. Ticket required.	This event is in the "Children" group Cabin Fever Parachute Fun & Games (ages 4 & up) 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 4 & up. 30 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools close 3 hours early. School's out early today! Head to the library for some fun and games. This event is in the "Children" group Friendship Rocks (ages 6-11) 2:00pm–2:45pm 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: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: ages 6-11, allow 45 minutes. Ticket required. Enjoy the art of rock painting while exploring your creative expression! Tickets available at the desk 15 minutes prior to class This event is in the "Children" group Solar System Science (Ages 8-10) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm 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!, Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class time.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Teens, Adults Savage Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Studio Classroom Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use. This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Moments: Where Friends & Fun Meet 2:00pm–3:30pm 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!, 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 "Adults" group Pal-entines Speed Friending 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Central Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Meet new faces and make real connections at our first SPEED FRIENDING event! Recommended for adults ages 20 - 29. This event is in the "Children" group DIY Valentine's Day Gifts (6-11 years) 2:30pm–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! Event Details: Ages 6-11; allow 30 min. Give someone special a handmade gift for Valentine's Day! Drop -in and make a variety of gifts for family and friends. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Black Inventor Key chains on the Glowforge 2:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Full Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Many of the things we use every day were invented by Black inventors. What do a three light traffic signal, a gas mask and a hair straightening product have in common? They were all invented by Garrett Morgan.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Films That Connect Us (Online) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates Feb 02: Banel & Adama This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Teen Space (ages 11-17) - CANCELLED 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Cancelled Teen Afterschool Programming - CANCELLED 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens. This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Elem'Up - CANCELLED 3:45pm–5:30pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Afterschool activities for ages 9-11; including arts and crafts 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 Job Search Workshop 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Savage Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Studio Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools Event Details: Learn how to search for jobs effectively using online tools and other resources. You’ll practice reading job postings, identifying key skills, and completing applications with confidence. 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 Teen Afterschool Programming 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens. 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: Walter Dean Myers 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–5:30pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers 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 "Teens" group Teen Afterschool Programming 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens. 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: Walter Dean Myers 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 Afterschool Programming - FLEX FRIDAY 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio D/ Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: A relaxed, flexible time for teens to decompress, socialize, and hang out at the end of the week. Self-directed activities include games, music, crafts, and more. 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: Walter Dean Myers 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
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Go: The Surrounding Game (Ages 8-10) 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 8-10; 45 min. Free ticket required.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Fun: Tetra Towers (ages 6-10) TK 5:30pm–6:15pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Creators, Crafters, and Coworkers 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: AV Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Take some time to tackle an old project you’ve gotten into a rut with or gain some fresh perspective on new passions.		This event is in the "Adults" group Finding Information Online 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Central Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Career, Business & Finance Registration Required Event Details: Knowing how to effectively search for information on the internet is a useful skill in today’s world where just about everything is online. This event is in the "Teens" group Escape Room 5:00pm–6:30pm Teens Glenwood Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Solve puzzles and decipher clues in an escape room set in the nation’s national parks. Registration recommended but not required.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled English Conversation Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Savage Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Global Reads 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required. Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary. This event is in the "Children" group Beginning Graphic Novel Club (5-8 years) TK 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Ages 5-8; 60 min. Ticket required. This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Canva Intro: Flyers - CANCELLED 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Would you like to create an amazing flyer for an upcoming event? Join us to design a visually impressive flyer using Canva. This event is in the "Adults" group Read. Think. Talk. 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions. On February 2nd we will discuss Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale Hurston. .	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 Knot Just Knitters 6:15pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (all ages) 6:30pm–7:00pm 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 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 STEAM Team (grades 3-5) 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required. Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) 6:00pm–6:45pm Children, Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Early Learning, Parents & Educators Registration Required Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. This event is in the "Children" group Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult) 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Miller Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open 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 English Conversation Class 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:00pm–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: 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 "Adults" group English Conversation Class 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Elkridge Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Easy Herbs for your Garden 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Learn from a Master Gardener how to grow, harvest and use many commonly used herbs in your garden, containers, and indoors. Pointers will be shard on dealing with pests and diseases.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group No Mail, Low Morale: Charity Adams & the Women of the 6888th (Online) 6:00pm–6:45pm Teens, Adults Online Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Teen Online Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Follow along with the U.S. Army Women's Museum as we teach the story of Charity Adams and her remarkable band of women leaders who were sent to Europe as the only all-female, all-black group of women sent to clear out the massive backlog of mail. This event is in the "Adults" group Gee's Bend Inspired Collage 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Miller Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Create a colorful paper collage inspired by the quilts of Gee’s Bend, AL in this fun and relaxing workshop for adults. This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced Anime Association 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Savage Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 "Adults" group The Gathering: ERCC Salon Series 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Central Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: The Gathering, a new monthly salon series hosted at the Equity Resource Center & Collection, is inspired by the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance and 1860's Paris. 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 Tabletop Gaming Paradise 6:00pm–7:45pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required 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 Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: East Columbia Other Location Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required 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 "Children" group Cabin Fever Parachute Fun & Games (ages 4 & up) 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 4 & up. 30 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools close 3 hours early. School's out early today! Head to the library for some fun and games. 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 Valentine Clay Creations: A Two-Part Air Dry Clay Workshop (ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult) 6:30pm–7:15pm Children East Columbia Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group Tool Thursday: Sanders 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the wide variety of power tools you may borrow from the DIY Education Center every first Thursday. We will discuss and demonstrate applications, safe use, and accessories you may need.
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.