East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700.

*All Together Now -- Thursdays, 10 and 11 a.m. For children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 minutes. Limited space; tickets are available at Children's Desk 30 minutes before class.

*Chicks with Sticks -- Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Drop-in for weekly meetings with skill levels from novices to knitters.

*Good Reads -- Second Wednesday, 7 p.m. No registration required.

*This is Your Life -- May 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The library invites county residents to be interviewed as part of the This is Your Life project. Interviews begin on the hour and last 30 minutes. Call the library to make an appointment and for more information.

Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5077.

*Black Fiction -- First Saturday, 1 p.m. No registration required.

*Elk Parent-Teen Book Club -- Third Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 11 and up.

*Play Partners -- Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 minutes.

*Spring into Science -- May 7-28, 10 and 11:15 a.m. Explore science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature. Four-week series. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 minutes. Registration began April 30.

Howard County Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-7860.

*Black-Eyed Susan Book Club -- Third Tuesday, 4-5 p.m. Elect the winner of the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award given to Maryland students' favorite book each year.

*Contemporary Fiction -- First Monday, 7 p.m. No registration required.

*Play Partners -- Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 minutes. Every Tuesday, 10 and 11 a.m.

*What to do with your digital SLR -- Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. Professional photographers Anne Kelley Looney and Jeff Kniple will teach the basics of using a single lens reflex camera. Bring your camera. Call library to register.

Glenwood Branch, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5579.

*Play Partners -- Tuesdays, 10 and 11 a.m.; 20-30 minutes. Ages infant-23 months with an adult.

Howard County Law Library, 8360 Court Ave., Ellicott City. 410-313-4851.

*Growing Great Tomatoes -- Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. Learn tips on growing tomatoes.

*Law Advice -- Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. An attorney is available to give free legal advice to self-represented litigants in civil, nonfamily, matters. No appointment is necessary.

Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950.

*Let's Get Together: English Conversation Club -- Wednesday, 7:45 p.m. Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and understanding in a group setting. Please register before attending.

*Picture Book Parade -- Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes. No registration is required.

Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5980.

*Writer's Circle -- Second Monday, 7 p.m. Share your original writing with other aspiring authors for mutual support and feedback. No registration required.

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