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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
9
2026
Mon
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK
11:30am–12:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
German Conversation Club (In-Person)
12:00pm–1:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
Studio A
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels. Meeting Times:
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This event is in the "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
Elkridge 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
Feb
14
2026
Sat
Exploring Cultural Traditions of South Asia and the Middle East
1:00pm–4:15pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
This program offers an introduction to cultural traditions commonly observed across South Asian and Middle Eastern communities, highlighting how shared customs bring people together around food, creativity, and community.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
German Conversation Club (Online)
4:00pm–5:00pm
Online Branch
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Adult Online Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting! Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
10
2026
Tue
ABC Spanish Club (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK
5:00pm–5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. If your child has "learn Spanish" in their New Year's Resolution, this is the perfect class for them.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
English Conversation Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes,
Culture & Language
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
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK)
5:30pm–6:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Hockley Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ticket and book required. Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence.
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Feb
9
2026
Mon
The Getty: Museums of the World, Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain
6:00pm–7:00pm
Online Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Merriweather Online Classroom
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events,
Culture & Language,
History & Genealogy
Event Details:
The Guggenheim in Bilbao, a landmark of modern architecture, houses an acclaimed collection of modern and contemporary art.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
9
2026
Mon
Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK
6:30pm–7:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
10
2026
Tue
Anime Art Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Studio Classroom
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
11
2026
Wed
English Conversation Class
6:00pm–7:30pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult English Classes,
Culture & Language,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
11
2026
Wed
English Conversation Class
6:00pm–8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language
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
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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
Feb
12
2026
Thu
World Languages Cafe
6:00pm–7:45pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Culture & Language,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 6 - 7:45 pm.
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