Children will enjoy enhancing early math and critical thinking skills through a variety of activities. Children ages 2-6.

Paint your own masterpiece while sipping sparkling non-alcoholic beverages guided by an HCLS Instructor. Supplies provided. Ages 12+.

Learn how to create decipher and crack codes in this interactive introduction to cryptanalysis. Presented by the National Cryptologic Museum. Ages 11-18.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months. Allow 20 min.

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

Discuss gardening questions. Saturdays; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. No sessions June 1 and holiday weekends. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

Learn about Gustav Holst and move to excerpts of his classical masterpiece <i>The Planets</i>. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Paint your own masterpiece while sipping sparkling non-alcoholic beverages guided by an HCLS Instructor. Supplies provided. Ages 12+.

Need help navigating Google Drive? Have an email related question or are you curious about new apps? Drop in with your everyday technology questions and our volunteers can assist you in finding the answers.

Howard County Library System is proud to announce that local artist Laura Wolf is our 2019 Artist in Residence.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Learn essential baby sign language and ASL for families through stories and activities. Ages infant-3 years with adult; 30 - 45 min.

Create a special item for your garden. Jun 1: Make a terrarium Jul 13: Create a butterfly home Aug 10: Paint a pot for fall Ages 6-9; 45 min. Register for each class separately.

Take a practice PSAT exam with The Princeton Review on Aug 10. Return for your personalized score report results on Aug 27. During the review session they explain the score reports and offer helpful test taking strategies.

Participate in HCLS' 2019 Community Collaborative Art Project by creating a bird window cling! Together the birds will form a "flock" that decorates the branch windows.

Bring your ukulele tuner and desire to play! Beginners welcome. Ages 8 & up.

Create and cultivate your imagination by coloring your favorite classic manga anime and video game characters! Bring your art supplies or use ours. Ages 12 & up.

Exercise your brain by doing jigsaw puzzles or word search puzzles - or both!

Create a special item for your garden. Jun 1: Make a terrarium Jul 13: Create a butterfly home Aug 10: Paint a pot for fall Ages 6-9; 45 min. Register for each class separately.

Summer Artist in Residence Laura Wolf discusses the work she has created during her library residency as well as her approach to painting. Works she created during the residency will be on display.

Starting sixth grade; 60 min. Meet new classmates discuss the big move and learn the secrets to success. Compete in a book bag relay and a combination lock time-trial!

Learn about STEM concepts through hands-on activities crafts challenges and experiments. Each class features a new STEM topic! Ages 9-12. <i>If you would like a reminder for this class please provide an email address.</i>

Bored yet? Baseball fan? Summer Slugger offers free fun online math and reading challenges. Learn how to sign-up for the web site earn rewards and conquer challenges. Age 7 & up with adult (students entering grades 4 & 5).