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.

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

East ColumbiaBranch

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

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

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

Elkridge Branch

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

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

Glenwood Branch

2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

•Picture Book Parade. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 with adult.

•Smart Snacks. Sat., Feb. 18, 3 p.m. Learn to make healthy snacks that provide energy. Registration required.

Howard CountyLaw Library

8360 Court Ave., Ellicott City. 410-313-4851.

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

Miller Branch

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

•All Together Now. Tuesdays, through Feb. 28, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.

•Tea and Tomes. Third Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Savage Branch

9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5975.

•African American Voices: A Celebration of History and Heritage. Thu., Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. Learn about African American heritage and culture as told by young people, organizations, and leaders in the communities.

•Asian American Literature. Third Mondays, 7 p.m.

•Nonfiction. Third Wednesdays. 7 p.m.

•Picture Book Parade. Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. Ages 2-5 with adult.