Day Calendar

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

Bring the projects you'd like to finish! All stitchers welcome.

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as IT Support Specialist.  Participants learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnings, and a pathway to advance in the IT field.&

This virtual 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.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before 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.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Journal, draw, paint, color, or create this month’s featured craft. Bring in any projects you’d like to work on, or start something new.

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.

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

National History Day and other history students get hands on help from Elkridge Landing MS teachers and HCLS librarians.

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

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.

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Meet via Zoom every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.

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.

Families; allow 30 minutes. Drop in.

Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations.

Want to learn about the latest safety technology in your current or future car?

This is a class for English Language Learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The is an in-person class that meets in

Ages 7-9.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

Were you permanently waitlisted for Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets? Don’t worry, you can make and trade Swift-inspired friendship bracelets at our drop-in workshop!

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

Join us to learn simple tips to make your life easier and more economical. This class, which will meet every other month, will offer information based on themes at each meeting.  October topics: costumes, decorating, health hacks

Diaries, journals, letters, oh my! Church records, cemetery logs, and maps! Historic sites, oral histories, and artifacts! Learn how and were to find these primary source treasures for free to master historical research. It's not cheating!

When will the next full moon be? How often is a blue moon? Why is a harvest moon so big? We'll explore these questions and more, and, with a little math involved, learn how to predict what type of moon you'll see in the sky each night.

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.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm.

October 12  Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine