Adults, 90 minutes, registration required
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)
Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.
The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.
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Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys.
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Learn about community resources.
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Use our free Wi-Fi.
More information: hclibrary.org/ork
¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario!
Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores.
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Pida prestado libros y otros artículos.
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Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes.
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Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios.
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Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito.
Más información: hclibrary.org/ork
1st Wednesday’s 10am-12pm
Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6
Kahler Hall - Village of Harper’s Choice
5440 Old Tucker Row | Columbia, MD 21044
In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled
3, 2, FUN
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.
WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY
All ages; 30 min.
Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty.
Ticket required.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
PLAY PARTNERS
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.
3, 2, FUN
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.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
JUST FOR ME
Ages 3-5; 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 will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
ALL BY MYSELF
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.
Beginning January 9, All By Myself will move to Tuesdays @ 2 pm.
No session January 2.
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Winter Workshop: Celebrate the season with a selection of Winter themed art and craft projects.
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)
Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.
The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.
-
Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys.
-
Learn about community resources.
-
Use our free Wi-Fi.
More information: hclibrary.org/ork
¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario!
Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores.
-
Pida prestado libros y otros artículos.
-
Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes.
-
Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios.
-
Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito.
Más información: hclibrary.org/ork
1st Wednesday of the month; 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6
Howard Crossing Apartment Homes
8732 Town and County Blvd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.
A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.
Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.
Character designers work in video games, movies, TV, animation, and even comic books and graphic novels! Design and develop your own characters by using technology to develop your own creations. Taught by HiTech instructors.
Ages 11-17. Drop-in.
Ages 11-18 | Walk in, no registration needed, space is limited.
30 Minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required.
14+ adult 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.
Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting, most are available in electronic format, too.
Ages 14-17. Read and discuss books with diverse viewpoints that tackle tough issues, such as finding and establishing identity. Reading the book is encouraged, but not required.
Food provided.
Get crafty in the Makerspace this month. Using the Cricut machine, customize a canvas book tote with heat transfer vinyl. All materials will be provided. Registration required for each maker.
Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration required.
Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.
BILINGUAL WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY
All ages; 30 min.
Enjoy Spanish and English stories and songs and meet Frosty the snowman!
High School Students and their parents/ guardians have an opportunity to learn about the Digital SAT. The SAT will move to a digital format in March of 2024. A speaker from C2 Education Testing Company will share information about the DSAT.
Keep up-to-date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car.
How do I go about documenting and building a family tree to learn about my family's lineage? In this presentation, genealogist Jon Smith will share the basic process for beginning and continuing the construction of a family tree to trac
The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.
Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm