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Story Times — Libraries

East Columbia Library Story Times
410-313-7730
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Day



Times

All Together Now. Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages. 30 minutes. Limited space, tickets are available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before program. Tickets are required and available 30 minutes prior to program.
Mondays. Jan. 22 - Feb. 12 10:00am and 11:00am
Character Counts. Stories and activities to inspire positive character traits. Ages 4-6. 45 minutes. Limited space, tickets are available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before program.
Call for dates Call for times.

More Stories Every Child Should Know. Hear a variety of well-loved tales and make a story souvenir. All ages. 30 minutes. Please call to register one week prior to the program!

Jan 9 Who Says? (Chicken Little & others)
Jan 16 But I Want It! (King Midas & others)
Jan 23 Mama Says... (Gunniwolf & others)
Jan 30 We All Work Together! (Five Chinese Brothers & others)


Tuesdays in January 10:00am and 11:00am
Play Partners. Stories, baby games, and musical activities followed by a short playtime for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes. Registration is required for the Thursday times. Tickets are required for the Wednesday program and available 30 minutes prior to program.

Wed. Jan. 10 - Feb. 14

Thurs. Jan. 11 - Feb. 15

6:30pm


10:00am and 11:00am



 

Central Library Story Times (Columbia)
410-313-7880
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Day



Times

All Together Now. Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. Suggested ages are 1 - 6.

Saturdays

Mondays (except Feb. 19)

11:00am

10:00am & 11:00am

Play Partners. Stories, baby games, and musical activities with a short playtime for ages infant - 23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes. Please call to register one week prior to the program for the Wednesdays program!

Wednesdays in February

Tuesdays

10:00am and 11:00am

6:30pm

Storybook Friends. A story and craft. Ages 2- 5. 30 minutes Feb. 8 & 22 10:30am
3, 2, Fun! Stories, activities, fingerplay and songs for preschoolers. Ages 2-3 with adult. 30 minutes. Tuesdays 10:00am and 11:00am
Just for Me. Stories and activities for children ages 3 - 5 who are ready for an independent storytime experience. 30 minutes. Call for dates Call for times



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elkridge Library Story Times
410-313-5085
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Day



Times

 

Play Partners. Stories, baby games, and musical activities followed by a short playtime for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes.

Saturday, Jan. 6 - Feb. 24

Tuesday, Jan. 9 - Feb. 27

11:00am

10:00am and 11:00am

Just for Me. Stories and activities for children ages 3 - 5 who are ready for an independent storytime experience. 30 minutes.

Wednesday, Jan.10 - Feb. 28 10:00am and 11:00am

All Together Now. Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. Suggested ages 1-6; 30 minutes. Tickets are required and available 30 minutes prior to program.

Fridays, Jan. 5 - Feb. 23

10:00am and 11:00am

Parent-Child Book Clubs. 410.313.5077. For ages 11-17 with parent. No registration needed.

Feb. 20 7:00pm
Picture Book Parade. Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome. 30 minutes. Jan.8 - Feb. 26 10:00am & 11:00am


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glenwood Library Story Times (Cooksville)
410-313-5579
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Day



Times

Play Partners. Stories, baby games, and musical activities followed by a short playtime for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes.

Tuesday, Jan 9 - Feb. 27 10:00am and 11:00am

All Together Now. Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. Suggested ages 1-6; 30 minutes.         

Monday, Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 (Except Jan. 15 and Feb. 19)

Thurs. Jan. 11 - Mar. 1

Friday, Jan. 12 - Mar. 2


Saturday, Jan. 13 - Mar. 3

1:30pm



11:00am



11:00am


11:00am

3, 2, Fun! Stories, activities, fingerplays, and songs. Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 minutes.            

Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 10:00am and 11:00am

Mother/Daughter Book Club. Monthly book discussion with girls between 11-17 and their moms.

Wed 7:00pm
Pajama Time. Stories and music just before bedtime. Come in your PJs, bring your teddy bears and blankets. All ages. Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 7:00pm


 

 

 

Miller Library Story Times (Ellicott City)
410-313-1955
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Day



Times

 

3, 2, Fun! Stories, activities, fingerplays, and songs for preschoolers. Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 minutes.

Jan 11 & 25; Feb 8 & 22

10:00am and 11:00am

 

Play Partners. Stories, baby games, and musical activities followed by a short playtime for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes. Please call to register one week prior to the program for the Wednesdays program!
Wed. Jan 17-Feb. 21

Thursday, Jan. 18 - Feb. 22
10:00am and 11:00am

6:45pm

Storybook Friends. A story and a craft to enjoy with your child. Ages 2–5; 30 minutes. Please call to register one week prior to the program for the Wednesdays program!
Jan 16 Tue 10:00 & 11:00 am Winnie the Pooh
Jan 17 Wed 6:45 pm Winnie the Pooh
Feb 13 Tue 6:45 pm Corduroy
Feb 15 Thu 10:00 & 11:00 am Corduroy

Tuesday, Jan. 16
Wed., Jan 17
Tuesday, Feb. 13

Thurs., Feb. 15

10:00am and 11:00am
6:45pm
6:45pm
10:00am and 11:00am



 

 

 

 

Savage Library Story Times/Children’s Programs (Laurel)

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Day

Times

Just for Me. Stories and activities for children 3-5 who are ready for independent Storytime. 30 minutes.

Jan. 29
Feb. 5, 26
10:00am

Tales and Tunes. Stories and activities for preschoolers. Ages 1-3 with adult. 30 minutes.

Feb 21 & 28
9:45am & 10:30am

Play Partners. Stories, baby games and musical activities and playtime for ages 0-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes.

now - Feb. 22
9:45am & 10:30am

Picture Book Parade. Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome. 30 minutes.

Feb. 1, 22
Jan. 25, Feb.1, 22
Feb. 2,16, 23

10:00am
7:00pm
10:30am

Howard County Libraries (a listing of all libraries)

Howard County Libraries offer a wide variety of children’s activities each month!  From story times to mystery games.  Check out their monthly calendars for additional information.

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