Week Calendar

On your mark get set...walk! All you have to do is lace-up your sneakers and come walk with us. Walkers of all ages and abilities meet at the Enchanted Garden for a 30-minute walk around the campus weather permitting.

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Songs stories and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Tales tunes and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months; allow 20 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 4-6. 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day including boarding a real school bus. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.

Need a quick refresher on downloading HCLS eBooks to your device? Drop in with your eReader or just your questions.

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

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day including boarding a real school bus. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.

Bring projects you'd love to finish! Thursdays; 10 am - 12 pm.

Enjoy music and play with toys puzzles and visit new friends developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages 18-36 months with adult; allow 30 minutes.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. All ages.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Need help accessing eBooks eAudiobooks or streaming content on your laptop phone or tablet? Drop in with your technology related questions.

Ages 15-19. Discuss the elements of college admissions essays with a former college writing center professional to improve your first draft or begin the writing process. Bring a draft and/or laptop (both optional).

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Songs stories and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Tales tunes and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 4-6. 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

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

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

A story and craft to enjoy with your child. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

The 6-week workshop addresses how to manage chronic diseases for people who live with or are at risk for developing conditions such as heart disease diabetes cancer obesity depression chronic pain arthritis lung disease and any other health

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

View the artistic creations of local student Rachel Son who is enrolled with SIGNA which aims to teach hard-of-hearing students art by learning and utilizing ASL and connect diverse and remote groups within the art community.

Howard County Library System is proud to announce that local artist Laura Wolf is our 2019 Artist in Residence.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Bring lunch to enjoy outside while listening to stories and songs. Outside play includes sidewalk chalk and bubbles. All ages. Allow 30 min. Weather permitting.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required.

Weekly branch leadership meeting

Stars planets and black holes oh my! Create galactic chalk creations on the outdoor classroom patio. Dress for mess. All ages. Allow 30 min. Weather permitting.

Join us for a fantastic hour for stories and fun with a sensory opportunity to feel live worms. Learn how worms turn garbage and rot into plat food. Tickets required!

Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS. <b>Aug 27: <i>Home</i></b> (PG 2015 110 minutes)

Ages 4 - adult; allow 30 min. Join us for a fun afternoon of Scrabble. No experience necessary.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks.

Discover new school lunch recipes and cookbooks gather ideas for menu planning and organization tips for food shopping. All ages with adult.

Join us for a fantastic hour for stories and fun with a sensory opportunity to feel live worms. Learn how worms turn garbage and rot into plat food. Tickets required!

What would your life be like if you found yourself in any of the historical situations below? Figure it out with fun discussions and activities.

Bilingual stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome. Cuentos biling¸es y m˙sica antes de ir a dormir. Pijamas ositos de peluche y cobijas son bienvenidos. Families. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Tell the Library about what inspires pride in the community. Attend a forum at the East Columbia Branch to talk about art work to be placed in the East Columbia Branch. Refreshments provided.

Take a practice PSAT exam with The Princeton Review on Aug 10. Return for your personalized score report results on Aug 27. During the review session they explain the score reports and offer helpful test taking strategies.

HCLS Project Literacy staff meeting

Discover why and how creating a bullet journal can help to become better organized just in time for a new school year. Create a sample journal to practice basic bullet journaling techniques. Ages 11-18. Allow 45 min.

Join us for a literary happy hour at <b>The Walrus Oyster & Ale House</b> restaurant located at the Mall in Columbia. 4th Wednesdays; 6 - 7 pm.

Meet new classmates discuss the big move and learn the secrets to success. Compete in a book bag relay and a combination lock time-trial! Starting sixth grade.

Come one! Come all! Bring the family and have a ball at our Enchanted Garden Carnival. Games music and fun for everyone! Families. Allow 20 min.

Have your passport ready as we play the library version of the Amazing Race. Teams compete in various fun and puzzling challenges. Finish the challenges and cross the finish line first! Ages 9-17. Tickets required.

Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Practice conversing in English in a relaxed informal setting. This is a perfect opportunity for English as a Second Language students to use what you have learned in ESL classes. 4th Mondays.

Discuss gardening questions. Mondays except holiday weekends; 7 - 8:30 pm. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in English in a fun and casual setting.

Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min.

Sing along with ukuleles. Bring your own or borrow one of ours (limited availability) to strum along. Ages 3 & up with adult. Ticket required.

Ages 9-17. All skill levels welcome.

Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Welcoming sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers. Book discussion 4th Wednesdays 7 - 8 pm. Jun 26: <i>Redshirts</i> by John Scalzi Jul 24: <i>Station Eleven</i> by Emily St.

Convert a discarded object into something useful. Each session features a new project. Register for each class separately. 4th Wednesdays. Ages 14+

Join the Speculative Savages to discuss science fiction fantasy and horror titles. 4th Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm.

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Dive into our picture book collection with fun read-aloud stories. Ages 5-7; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Highlight the life and work of people in our community. Jun 13: Police officer Jul 25: Nurse Aug 29:

<font color=red><b>* This class has been cancelled. *</b></font> Swap tricks of the trade guilty pleasures and favorite reads in a baby and kid friendly environment.

Learn how to live in harmony with deer.