Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.

This is an in-person class 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 u

This is a class for English language learners.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

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Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Did you know that working a puzzle may lead to reduced stress and/or improved mood?  Join us from 10:30-12:00 at the East Columbia Branch for some puzzling fun! 

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

This Watercolor Workshop is for Adults of all skill levels.

We will be discussing The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

Ticket required. Tickets are available 15 minutes before class

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Student will have access to audio and video editing software and will be able to create and/or edit video and create musical sequences using Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X. Drop-In

Ages 6-11 years with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Drop-in, allow 20-30 minutes. Beginners, practice the essential elements of cursive penmanship. Self paced. Adults requested, to monitor progress.

Get started or continue the short, narrative, basics of finance to enter to win a $5,000 529 college savings gift card!

Using alcohol ink, students will create paintings while observing how the ink reacts and forms colorful, organic designs. Taught by a HiTech Instructor. 

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

If your child has "learn Spanish" in their New Year's Resolution, this is the perfect class for them.

Learn to make 1:12 scale miniature paper houseplants. Ages 18+

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish Conversation and Tutoring time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

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.

Come join us to celebrate and learn about the joyous month of Ramadan! There will be books on display, a book reading by a local author, a henna artist, traditional calligraphy and cultural artifacts from around the Muslim world.

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticketed. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

At Howard County Library System, we invite your input and ideas to shape our next Strategic Plan that will guide our future, including a new facility.  

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm

April 11 and 25

May 16 and 30*

This is an in-person class for beginning adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

Join for a discussion of the following title:

These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM.

This is a class for English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including government, community, emergency services, and naturalization process.

At Howard County Library System, we invite your input and ideas to shape our next Strategic Plan that will guide our future, including a new facility.