Walk and talk with others about your favorite reads or current events. Walkers of all ages and abilities meet at the Enchanted Garden gate for a 30-minute walk around the campus weather permitting.
Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music while developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months; allow 20 min.
An instructor from My Gym teaches how various types of exercises and fitness movement like balance and tumbling helps children learn. Participate in a skill station obstacle course game and dance.
Stories baby games and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Stories songs activities and a craft to enjoy with your child. Sep 10: Eric Carle & Friends Oct 7: Elmer Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.
Celebrate Teddy Bear Day (Sep 9) with stories songs and activities. Bring a favorite stuffed animal along. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.
Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.
For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 3-5; 30 min.
Stories songs and activities. Ages 18-36 months with adult. Ticket required.
Need a quick refresher on downloading HCLS eBooks to your device? Drop in with your eReader or just your questions.
Bring your friends and put your brains together for trivia fun. Test your knowledge from general categories including pop culture current events history music and of course literature! Play in teams or by yourself! Light refreshments.
Stories baby games and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Stories songs activities and a craft to enjoy with your child. Sep 10: Eric Carle & Friends Oct 7: Elmer Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.
Celebrate Teddy Bear Day (Sep 9) with stories songs and activities. Bring a favorite stuffed animal along. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.
An instructor from My Gym teaches how various types of exercises and fitness movement like balance and tumbling helps children learn. Participate in a skill station obstacle course game and dance.
Book discussion 2nd Tuesdays; 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Sep 10: <i>Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth</i> by Sarah Smarsh Oct 8: <i>The Death of Mrs.
Free walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. 2nd Tuesdays.
Ages 3-5 with adult. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive judgment-free class that includes stories music and movement in a small group.
Ages 4-6. 30 min. Ticket required. For children who are ready for an independent class as they prepare to start school. This class introduces early learning skills such as listening pre-reading math movement and music.
Work on your homework and participate in activities. Snack available. Ages 8-17. Mondays - Fridays; 3-4:30 pm (school days only)
Join us after school to work on your homework and participate in games and activities. Snacks available. For middle school students. Limited space. Permission slip required. Mondays - Thursdays; 3-5 pm (full school days only).
Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive. Sponsored by KidzTable.
Ages 11-18. Recommend books music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Refreshments.
Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks. Sponsored by KidzTable.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide after-school math club. Every week build stuff run and jump make music make a mess...and make friendships at the same time. Grades K-2. 8-week series: Sept 3 - Oct 22. Register once for the series.
Ages 11-17 parents welcome.
Howard County Library System partners with the Howard County Circuit Court to meet the needs of self-represented litigants in Howard County. Attorneys provide free legal assistance for income-eligible walk-in clients.
This seven-week writing workshop taught by Dario DiBattista fosters writing and narrative skills that veterans and active duty personnel need to share their stories.
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min.
Read cuentos and sing canciones in both English and Spanish. Families; 30 min. Ticket required.
Book discussion 2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm.
Ages 6-8. Registration Required. For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. Activities include reading comprehension exercises games and a craft.
Learn when and where to plant spring and summer bulbs and how to care for them. Guidelines for planting and transplanting bulbs also covered. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners.
Bring your knitting embroidery cross stitch or other needlework projects. Exchange ideas tips and a few laughs.
Ages 5-7. Take turns reading aloud heartwarming funny and captivating graphic novels.