Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Free ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Allow 20 min.

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

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. 

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6 independently; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Free ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Join us for an in person discussion of Real Americans by Rachel Khong on October 16, 2025 at12pm at the Central Branch.

Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 

3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm

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

Ages 11-18. Drop-in. 

Take over the teen area after school. Enjoy a free snack, hang out, do homework, play games, and more!

Join us after school at the Teen Center for snack, followed by hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and chill space designed just for teens.

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

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the class begins.

Ages 8-10 (families welcome); 60 min.  Registration preferred. Additional tickets will be available 15 min. before the presentation, while supplies last. Space is limited. Additional dates to meet the authors:

Ages 6-12. Allow 60 minutes. Registration required.

Ages 11-18. 60 min. RG: Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome.

Learn about Día de los Muertos and sugar skulls, also known as calaveras. Sculpt a calavera using air dry clay, and return for the second class to paint and decorate your calavera. All materials provided. 

Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are moving to the Tech Lab (glass room across from Customer Service Desk) and will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.

East Columbia Branch Library welcomes gamers to our branch.  Join us for an evening of thrilling dice rolls and dire card draws. Explore our tabletop games collection or bring your own to share!

All ages with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required.

Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday!
 

Sep 18: A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko

Curious minds welcome! Come explore the world of nonfiction with us and join the conversation every third Thursday!
 

It’s that mysterious time of year... but don’t be scared! This trivia night is packed with curious facts and eerie fun — from strange history to mysterious music, legendary literature, creepy creatures, and more.

Information will be presented regarding Spelling Bee and Bumble Bee administration and expectations. For Bee Coordinators, teachers, spellers and their families.