Day Calendar

Hospitality is an effective form of everyday activism. Learn to create spaces that support people’s varied experiences related to privilege, oppression, and social justice, especially as it relates to the social construct of race.

This is an in-person class for English language learners.

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, history and governmen

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Ticket required.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages Infant-23 months with adult; 45 min. 

Songs, bounces, and rhymes for babies. Open play time with fun toys included.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

If you’re looking to improve your computer skills, then visit our computer skills open lab! Boost your technical knowledge by getting hands-on assistance with topics such as:  

Ages 3-5, 30 minutes.

Registration encouraged, drop-ins welcome! 

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, early reading and math skills.

Ages 6-9. Ticketed.

Learn about trickster tales with Anansi the Spider, then "travel" to Ghana and weave a Kente cloth pattern with paper.

- Presented during Black History Month

Create a pop up Valentine ready to give or mail. Learn how to address an envelope so it arrives at the right house! Bring an address or practice your own.

Enjoy a unique presentation of the misadventures of our favorite friends, Elephant and Piggie! (Books written by Mo Willems). Stories and an activity. All ages/Families.

Enjoy a unique presentation of the misadventures of our favorite friends, Elephant and Piggie! (Books written by Mo Willems). Stories and a craft. All ages/Families.

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.  Ho. Co. Schools close 3 hours early.

Pop-in and make a craft!

Discover the world of post-production! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using Final Cut ProX and Logic Pro X.

READY, SET, POUR for Valentine's Day!  Using paint, pouring medium, and canvases, learn about how chemistry and fluid dynamics can create amazing works of art.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This is a six-hour course that provides participants all the tools needed to establish a trustworthy and professional babysitting business with leadership skills to promote in diverse communities.

AV Lab
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Please join us to edit Wikipedia pages in celebration of Black authors and artists whose works are found in our library collection.

For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. After reading the title, join us for fun activities that include reading comprehension exercises and games.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. This is an in-person class that meets

Explore the different ecosystems in Maryland through art! Each HCLS Branch is hosting a different mural, featuring one of the six different ecosystems found within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-9. Ticketed.

Learn about trickster tales with Anansi the Spider, then "travel" to Ghana and weave a Kente cloth pattern with paper.

- Presented during Black History Month

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, beginning in September on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM.

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.