Allow 20 min.
Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.
Allow 20 min.
Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.
Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.
JUST FOR ME
Ages 3-6; 30 min.
For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.
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.
For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.
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 given out 15 minutes prior to class.
Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.
For children, age 5, entering Kindergarten this fall, 60 minutes, registration required.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus!
JUST FOR ME
Ages 3-6; 30 min.
For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.
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.
For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.
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.
Ages 11-15. Registration required.
For children, age 5, entering Kindergarten this fall, 60 minutes, registration required.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus!
All ages, families; 45 min. Ticket required.
What mysterious creatures lurk in the dark forests or swim in the deep waters of Maryland?
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
If you are thinking about college or headed to college soon, join college readiness author Valarie Austin for practical tips and advice to ensure your college success in this engaging workshop.
Ages 7-9. 45 minutes. Registration required.
This is an in-person 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. Please email prolit@hclibrary.org for mo
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.
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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm.
August 8 Breathers by Justin Madson
In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.