East Columbia Branch Library, 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.

*Chinese New Year -- Jan. 24, 2:30 p.m. Stories and activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Learn about the Chinese Zodiac and watch a Kung Fu demonstration. Ages 6-9; 45 minutes. Registration begins Jan. 17 online and at branch.

*Good Reads -- Second Wednesdays, 7 p.m. January's book is "The Great Indian Novel," by Shashi Tharoor. No registration required.

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

*American Girl Tea Party -- Jan. 26, 2 p.m. You and your special doll are invited to attend a tea party featuring music, crafts, games and refreshments. Ages 5 and up; 45 minutes. Registration begins Jan. 19 online and at the branch.

*Black Fiction -- First Saturdays, 1 p.m. No registration required. January's book is "Stand the Storm" by Breena Clarke.

*Double Trouble -- Jan. 17, 3 p.m. Double your laughter with funny twin and triplet tales. Sing songs, play counting games, and make multiple crafts. Ages 2-5; 45 minutes. Registration begins Jan. 10 online and at the branch.

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

*'Mapping the Cosmos' Exhibit. -- Fourteen astonishing photos produced by the Hubble Space Telescope will be on display at Howard County Central Library through March 15.

Glenwood Branch Library, 2350 State Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

*Contemporary Fiction -- First Mondays, 7 p.m. No registration required. January's book is "What the Dead Know" by Laura Lippman.

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

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

*Chemistry in the Kitchen -- Jan. 26, 7-8 p.m. Conduct scientific experiments with common foods and baking supplies. Ages 11-17. Registration begins Jan. 12 online or at library.

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

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

*Monday Night -- Second Mondays, 7 p.m. January's book is "Song Yet Sung," by James McBride.

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

*Origami Magic -- Jan. 26, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Learn the ancient art of paper folding with simple origami projects. Ages 6-10; 60 minutes. Registration begins Jan. 19 online and at the branch.

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

*Art of Living Foundation Guided Meditation -- Jan. 7 and 21, 6-7 p.m. Experience and learn about this effective way to have an energetic and peaceful mind. For information, please call 301-854-0087.

*Asian American Literature -- Jan. 26, 7 p.m. January's book is "A Free Life" by Ha Jin.

*Lunar New Year -- Jan. 26, 2 p.m. Celebrate the Year of the Ox with stories, activities, and a craft. All ages with adult; 45 minutes. Registration begins Jan. 19 online and at the branch.

*Nature Crafts -- Jan. 23, 2 p.m. T Create woodland animals from pieces of nature with Master Gardener Pat Greenwald. Ages 5 and up; 45 minutes. Registration begins Jan. 16 online and at branch.

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