# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Howard County Anansi Story - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:15 pm - **Event Description**: Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway and Sara Thiam in exploring the power and legacy of West African folklore.About this EventCome and join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in hearing from Sara Thiam as she leads us through an exploration of the power and legacy of West African folklore. We will listen to stories, old and new, featuring the wise and trusted trickster, Anansi the Spider. Participants will then illustrate our 8-legged hero for a heritage display.While children of all ages are welcome, this event is geared towards children ages 5-9.~Sara is an anthropologist and museum professional, and received her M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Sara has conducted ethnographic research in the United States, the Caribbean and in West Africa. As a Maryland native, Sara is happy to engage local preservation initiatives as an act of civic engagement.~You can find our full calendar of events HERE. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ellicott-city/a-howard-county-anansi-story/100001990829297019 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-25T22:15:00Z - Duration: 45 minutes - Location: Miller Branch - Howard County Library System - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ellicott City - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Miller Branch - Howard County Library System - **lat**: 39.27283529999999 - **long**: -76.8393305 - **full address**: Miller Branch - Howard County Library System, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Howard County Anansi Story - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4320cd25e1a64df7bafd9dd520020d0f0af3eec618ffc374dcfbb0c334952d3d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2d554c-gmir.jpg?v=1781063546 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Howard County Anansi Story being held? - **A:** A Howard County Anansi Story takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:15 pm at Miller Branch - Howard County Library System, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Howard County Anansi Story? - **A:** A Howard County Anansi Story is organized by Patapsco Heritage Greenway. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Howard County Anansi Story is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ellicott City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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