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!

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore spring science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender on Tuesday, 8 May 1945.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. 

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

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.

Drop ins welcome!

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

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.

Ticket and book required. Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence. 

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.

We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond.

Join us for discussion of the following titles:

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Paint a Pot: Enjoy a relaxing evening of art by painting a flower pot.

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

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.

Explore the world of comics new and old! East Asian comics have exploded in popularity and dominate today’s reading environment.