Allow 20 min.
Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.
Allow 20 min.
Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.
This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique American rhythms.
This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the US citizenship exam. You'll receive an email invitation to attend an orientation first. This orientation is required for all participants.
This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages 3-5 w/adult. 30-45 minutes, Ticket required
Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.
Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.
Ticket required.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
This class will keep you up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car.
Learners will create and decorate 3 stunning handmade gatefold cards featuring flower, heart, and snowflake die cuts
with paper pull apart tab openers to reveal a sentiment.
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.
Ages 3-5 w/adult. 30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required
Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.
The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.
Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys.
Learn about community resources.
Use our free Wi-Fi.
More information: hclibrary.org/ork
¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario!
Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores.
Pida prestado libros y otros artÃculos.
Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes.
Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios.
Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito.
Más información: hclibrary.org/ork
Wednesdays; 2 - 4 pm Oct 11 & 25
*NEW HOURS* 3:30 - 5:30 pm Nov 8 & 22; Dec 13
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.
A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.
Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.
Ages 11-17. Drop-in.
Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered "How did they do that?" Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
30 Minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required.
14+ adult 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.
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome!
October - Creepy Crafts
Take STEM learning into real-world applications. Explore online resources that can be used to generate custom svg files for the laser cutter. No previous experience necessary. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Grades 4-6. RG, Registration required. 60 minutes.
This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages 8-12; 45 minutes.
Join us for hands-on learning experiences that allow us to investigate our world.
Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2024. We thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication to this year’s battle!
Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels.
2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm, HYBRID. Register here for the Zoom link, or join us at the Savage Branch!
Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels.
February: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
March: The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter
Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.
Certified nutrition Courtney Carpenter will help you rework some of your favorite recipes to align them with health goals such as going vegetarian, vegan or low carbohydrates. Courtney will also include tips and tricks for simplifying prepar
The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.
Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm