March 14, 2013

Central Library

10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-7800.

•All Together Now. Saturdays, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. All ages; 30 minutes.

•English Conversation Club. Mondays, 10 a.m.; and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Practice speaking and understanding English in a group setting. Register before attending.

Submit a Letter to the Editor for the Laurel Leader, Columbia Flier and Howard County Times

•First Look Committee. Mon., March 18, 7 p.m. Be among the first to read new books before they are published. Ages 11-17.

•Introduction to Computer Graphics. Wed., March 20, 7 p.m. Discover graphics tools available on the web and through the library. Ages 15 and older. Registration required.

•Noontime. Third Thursdays, noon.

•Play Partners. Fridays, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Ages up to 23 months with adult; 20-30 minutes.

•Spring into Science. Tue., March 19, 2 and 3:45 p.m. A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

East ColumbiaBranch

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

•All Together Now. Thursdays, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. All ages; 30 minutes.

•Black Fiction. First Saturdays, 1 p.m.

•Good Reads. First Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

•Morning Books with Coffee. Third Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

•Notable Author Event: Edward P. Jones, with Ron Charles. Tue., March 19, 7 p.m.

•Rockin' Library. Mon., March 18, 6 p.m. Learn to play guitar, drums, keyboard by playing "Rockband 3." Ages 11-17. Registration required.

•What's in My Art Box. Wed., March 20, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. A class that sparks creativity through four elements of art as inspired by children's literature. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

Elkridge Branch

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