English For Beginning Language Learners-Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

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

 

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

Event Details:

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music

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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

Event Details:

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Savage Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning
Required
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Reading, Writing & Grammar - Adult (Online)

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

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

 

The Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, in-person book discussion!

Jan 28: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Feb 25: The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez

Mar 25: Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

 

Event Details:

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

All By Myself, Ages 4-6, TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Early Learning

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.

 

Move to Learn: Fitness Fun (ages 1-4 with adult) RG

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children
East Columbia Branch
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

MOVE TO LEARN: FITNESS FUN

Ages 1-4 years with adult. Registration and signed release form required.

Talking: Pictures

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. 

Teen Space (ages 11-17)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

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

Teen Spot

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.

Drop ins welcome!

Video Gaming & Chill

4:15pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!

Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 1st-2nd Grade (RG)

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

1st-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

Poetry Workshop for Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-8  |  No registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.

Poetry Workshop for Teens...by Teens  

Road to Kindergarten 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2025?

Please join us for an information session about Kindergarten in the Howard County Public School System.

At this session you will learn:

Mah Jongg Meet Up

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

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

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

January 28

February 11 and 25

English for Beginning Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

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

 

Pajama Time (families) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Everyone
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone

PAJAMA TIME

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.

Think of the Planet IN PERSON

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Think of the Planet is an environmental educational series hosted by Howard County Sierra Club in collaboration with the Howard County Library System.

Think of the Planet ONLINE

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Think of the Planet is an environmental educational series hosted by Howard County Sierra Club in collaboration with the Howard County Library System.

Craft Works: Bullet Journaling

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

This month, start your own Bullet Journal!

 

Family Clay Together

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together and enjoy a fun evening of sculpting.

Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

We're Jammin': Ukulele Strum & Sing-along

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Join us as we strum and sing simple tunes on the ukulele!  BYOU--Bring Your Own Ukulele, or borrow one from the library's collection.

World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia 50+ Center (in person)

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Teens, Adults
Off Site
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

English For Intermediate Language Learners-Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

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

 

Reading, Writing & Grammar - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

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