Allow 20 min.

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

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

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. Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Discover what's lurking beneath the covers of frequently challenged books.  Learn about the history and significance of Banned Books Week and then listen to a reading from a frequently challenged book.

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

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

Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning work? Learn the basics and fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI with an interactive programmable AI robot.

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

 Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

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.

Grades 4-5.  60 min.  Registration required.  Registration begins September 5.

ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen! 

Doors open at 6:15pm at 6610 Cradlerock Way.

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

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

The English Conversation Club (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

For as long as there has been a place called Maryland, there have been people whom we would today see as fitting within the LGBTQ+ community.   As cities grew in the 19th century, newspapers began to offer tantalizing clues that all was

Learn about your home’s wiring from an experienced Electrician. We will discuss DIY fixes and projects, as well as what tools you can borrow from the DIY collection to complete the job.

Read and discuss alongside fellow teen bookworms! This month’s title TBD. Pick up a copy at the Glenwood Branch customer service desk, or online via Libby. 

Are you fully prepared to vote?

Get the inside scoop on the voting process with the latest updates on voter rights, requirements, and more! This seminar will cover everything you need to know, including:

Assigned a National History Day project? Our research experts have tips and tools for you. Meet NHD judges, recent winners, and learn strategies to locate sources. Parents and teachers are welcome.

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!