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.
Enjoy stories and songs that demonstrate the importance of kindness and respect. Craft included. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.
Stories baby games and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. 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.
Enjoy stories and songs that demonstrate the importance of kindness and respect. Craft included. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.
Stories baby games and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
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.
Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light.
Free walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. 2nd Tuesdays.
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.
Explore simple science concepts and experiments about weather. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.
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).
Explore simple science concepts and experiments about weather. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.
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.
Learn the basics of programming in Python from a HiTech instructor! Create games interactive programs and anything else you want. Absolutely no experience required -- you'll learn how to program a basic game in the first class!
Get extra help with math classes from a HiTech instructor through AP Calculus. Registration preferred. Drop-in but priority given to those who register. Grades 6-12.
Get extra help with Computer Science classes from a HiTech instructor learn a new programming language or work on a fun project like coding your own Roblox game! Registration preferred. Drop-in but priority given to those who register.
Struggling with science? Bring your problems in and we can help. Work on self-study science projects for school or perform science experiments ranging from biology to chemistry with guidance from a HiTech instructor.
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.
Overcome a series of STEM challenges and learn about associated scientific jobs. Ages 10-16. Register once for all sessions.
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.
Explore artists and their works then create a project in that style. Ages 7 & up. Ticket required.
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.
Learn about what climate change is and why it is happening. Discuss the impacts and how gardeners and homeowners can work to reduce global warming. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners.
Ages 6-8. Registration Required. For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. Activities include reading comprehension exercises games and a craft.
Take a practice SAT exam with C2 Education on Sep 14. Return for your results personalized score report and helpful test taking strategies on Oct 8.
Bring your knitting embroidery cross stitch or other needlework projects. Exchange ideas tips and a few laughs.
Learn the basics of programming in Python from a HiTech instructor! Create games interactive programs and anything else you want. Absolutely no experience required -- you'll learn how to program a basic game in the first class!