Upcoming Events

Celebrate the Library of Congress's 2021 National Book Festival! Watch on-demand videos featuring National Book Festival authors beforehand, then join HCLS instructors and fellow community members to discuss those author's work and share how they hav...

For families.  45 min. Ticket required.  Tickets will be given out 15 minutes before class. Celebrate National Comic Book Day with Kevin Sherry, author of the Squidding Around graphic novel series!  He has written and illustrat...

This FREE event will be presented in-person and virtually, registration required for in-person event. Registration will open by September 14. Registration closes September 28 at 12pm.  Free registration to attend, or purchase one of...

Reunited, and it feels so good!  Join us online for a celebratory return to our annual Book Club Revue. Get HCLS' "Books for Discussion 2022" list as we promote some of the year's most discussable works of fiction and nonfiction. Get tips to ...

Howard County Library System and Horizon Foundation are partnering on a multipart series, Racial Equity and Local Action, focusing on the importance of racial equity in Health, Education and Housing, and how communities can act an...

“A searing memoir…that impressively remains upbeat, highly inspiring, and always educational.” —Kirkus (Starred Review) Acclaimed author Abdi Nor Iftin discusses the stories of survival and resilience found in his memoir Call Me American. ...

“A searing memoir…that impressively remains upbeat, highly inspiring, and always educational.” —Kirkus (Starred Review) Acclaimed author Abdi Nor Iftin discusses the stories of survival and resilience found in his memoir Call Me American. ...

Read and discuss books by Asian authors or based on the Asian experience.  3rd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm.  Join for an online discussion of the following titles:  April 19:  Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Jong&n...

Ages 8-11.  45 min.  Registration required.  Register once for the whole series. Do you love the “Who Was?” Series? Do you enjoy learning about historical events? Then this club is for you! We will explore and research a variety of ...

TICKETED VIRTUAL EVENT. Tickets include one copy of the book The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom, signed by the author. Tickets range from $23.99 - $27.99, plus fees. Purchase ticket HERE. Since the health and safety of th...

Ages 8-11.  45 min.  Registration required.  Register once for the whole series. Do you love the “Who Was?” Series? Do you enjoy learning about historical events? Then this club is for you! We will explore and research a variety of ...

Read and discuss books by Asian authors or based on the Asian experience.  3rd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm.  Join for an online discussion of the following titles:  April 19:  Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Jong&n...

Ages 8-11.  45 min.  Registration required.  Register once for the whole series. Do you love the “Who Was?” Series? Do you enjoy learning about historical events? Then this club is for you! We will explore and research a variety of ...

Ages: 6-11; 60 min.  Ticketed required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book!      ...

Ages: 6-11; 60 min.  Ticketed required. Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book!    ...

Read and discuss books by Asian authors or based on the Asian experience.  3rd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm.  Join for an online discussion of the following titles:  April 19:  Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Jong&n...