Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

Our classes are full through June, but you can enroll for the Fall semester now. Secure your seat by emailing prolit@hclibrary.org today!

Our classes are full through June, but you can enroll for the Fall semester now. Secure your seat by emailing prolit@hclibrary.org today!

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

Howard County Medical Center's free community health screening offers blood pressure checks, body mass index (BMI) scores and stroke and prediabetes risk assessments as well as other resources including

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Get a free professional headshot photo at the Central Branch!

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

Afternoon Snacks available to youth 18 and under, sponsored by Good Harvest

Celebrate the Aloha spirit on Lei Day!  This Hawaiian holiday honors the giving and receiving of a special necklace. Come create your own lei to gift yourself or someone special. Allow 15 min.

If you attended the practice digital SAT last Saturday, please attend this scoreback session to receive your scores, learn some tips and tricks and have the opportunity to ask questions as well. Parents/guardians welcome!

Ages 8 -11; 75 min. Registration required.

Many of us are asking ourselves these questions: What do we do now? How can we be of assistance when we feel powerless?

The fact is that we are not powerless--not individually and not collectively. 

Ages 6-9 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Calling all Dog Man lovers! Join us for Dog Man Bingo! 

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This in-person class is for adult English language learners at the beginning level. It meets on Tuesday & Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Orientation and testing are required for all participants.

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Give old books a new life and create a “DisCard”- one-of-a-kind greeting cards incorporating images and text from old books. A minimal project with maximum impact that’s sure to make the recipient feel special. Materials provided.

Build leadership skills by learning public speaking techniques, such as engaging and audience, building confidence, and collaboration opportunities among peers.

Snacks provided!

This area has many rail trails ranging from 8 to 185 miles long.  Discover the right rail trail for you as we explore biking trails for all levels.

Every first Thursday of the month, learn about the wide variety of power tools you may borrow from the DIY Education Center. We will discuss and demonstrate applications, safe use, and accessories you may need. No registration required.

Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.

This virtual class is for adult English language learners at the beginning to advanced levels. There will be separate sections for each level. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm-9pm.