This is an in-person class for English language learners.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, history and governmen

Bring the projects you'd like to finish! All stitchers welcome.

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

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 30-45 min. Ticket Required

Explore simple science concepts including surface tension and static electricity.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

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

Ages 0-5 with adult.  Allow 20 min.

Drop in and explore puzzles from our toy collection! Spend some time putting together puzzles perfect for preschoolers, and maybe even check one out to bring home.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.

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

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Meet via Zoom every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 

AV Lab
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. Grades 6-12.

Ages 8-12. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Si te gusta la serie Sobreviví, únete a nosotros para actividades divertidas que incluyen preguntas de comprensión de lectura, ejercicios y juegos en español. Edades 8-12.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month by making some cool beaded bracelets for you and your friends, while watching the movie Love, Simon (rated PG-13). 

This painting class will teach participants about portraiture and how to work in acrylic paint. Participants will  learn techniques on enlarging using a grid, composition, lighting, under painting, brush selection, and more.

Ages 6-10;  45 min. Ticket Required.

Listen, move and groove to stories, music, beats and rhythms.

Discover scatting, singing, and freestylin to jazz beats!

Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own keychain for Dad using a drawing you make in class.  This class is designed for ages 10+.

This is a class for English Language Learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The class meets weekly in the Central Br

This is an in-person class for beginning level 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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Join us to learn simple tips to make your life easier and more economical. This class, which will meet every other month, will offer information based on themes at each meeting. June 8 theme: summer & canning. 

This class is presented In-person at the Miller Branch as well as Online.

To attend in-person - scroll down and register.

This class is presented In-person at the Miller Branch as well as Online.

To sign up for the Online class - scroll down and register.

For some, menopause can be one of the most disruptive segments of our modern lives.  Nutrition Specialist Courtney Carpenter discusses menopause so that everyone can understand what is happening biologically.  She will also share some mo

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, beginning in September on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

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 class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.