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 working as a Vision Technician in an ophthalmologist’s office.  The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential ear

This is a drop-in class for adult English language learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

A free opportunity to learn from renowned racial equity trainers offered by Howard County Library System.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

Ages 3-5, 30 minutes, registration required.

Develop school readiness skills and gradually practice independence while enjoying music, books, and creative expression.

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

Get crafty in the Makerspace. Create your own cosplay magic wand with common household objects. All Materials Provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Have you, your child, or the whole family always wanted to learn Spanish? Well NOW is the perfect time!!!

Have you wanted to try drawing on an iPad Pro or a Wacom tablet? Have you wanted to try using Photoshop or Illustrator?  Drop in at the Miller Branch and try out different devices, software, and apps to see what you can create.

Get your FREE COVID-19 vaccine or booster!

For adults and children (5-17)

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.

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.

Pop-in and make a fun craft!

All ages/families. 60 minutes.

A time to honor the cultures and contribution of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. We will have stories, music and crafts. 

Grades 4-5. Registration required.  60 minutes.

Collaboratively create a large collage piece based on the prompt, "What do you want to see in our community?" Submissions to our Brave Stories initiative will be available for you to read, reflect, and respond to.

Grades 6 - 12, with parent. Registration required.

This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This class is suitable for beginning English learners.

Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2023. We thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication to this year’s battle! 

Welcome sci-fi & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of Science Fiction and Fantasy movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays)

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!

November 9th: At Bertram's Hotel by Agatha Christie

Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels. 

2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm. 

September 14th: The Lost Man by Jane Harper

October 12th: A Divided Loyalty by Charles Todd

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf this fall and we will share titles from our shelves, with a few spooky reads in honor of October.

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.

Join us in the DIY Studio to cover the basics of using a sewing machine. We will discuss and demonstrate set-up and use of the sewing machines that can be borrowed from the library.

These classes are for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for English language learners in low beginning to low intermediate levels.  T

This class is designed for English language learners. Practice your speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read a short story each week and discuss it in class.

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm