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 is a class for English language learners.
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.
Ticket required.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.
Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
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.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes.
Cuentos, canciones y rimas en Ingles y espanol. Seguido por un tiempo de juegos.
Stories, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish. Followed by a playtime.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.
Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Learn about the eviction process & causes, different types of eviction notices, impacts & ways to prevent eviction, discrimination & Fair Housing.
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 are available 15 minutes before class
Ages 3-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Experience music through movement with bells, shakers, and rhythm sticks.
Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.
Field trip for HC Health Department Family Options Teen Parent Program.
A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.
Ages 3-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Experience music through movement with bells, shakers, and rhythm sticks.
Meet up with fellow anime and manga fans to practice drawing your favorite characters (or create your own!), recommend the manga you're reading and the anime you're watching and check out our collection/make suggestions for it.
All ages. Allow 30 min.
NEW SESSIONS ADDED! Join us on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays* of the month for friendly games of American Mah Jongg. Players of all levels of experience are welcome for casual, non-competitive play.
This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It is suitable for English language learners in intermediate level.
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.
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 2023. We thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication to this year’s battle!
Native Plants in the Home Landscape
Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings.
Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 3rd Tuesdays 7 - 8 pm.
Nov 15 The Six Sidekicks Of Trigger Keaton Vol. 1 by Kyle Starks
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Fall Painting: Celebrate the season with a Fall themed acrylic painting.
Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.
These classes are designed for adult English language learners.
This is a class for English language learners.