Week Calendar

While schools are closed get extra help with pre-algebra topics! Come with questions for our HiTech instructors! Middle School. 

Ages 3-7 with adult. Families. 20 min. Enjoy a reading of a children's story and then stay tuned as a children's instructor shares a related STEAM activity. Session 6. 

For English Language Learners - Class starts 4/13/20 To register: Email your full name email address and class code EMICON-1 to prolit@hclibrary.org.

Enjoy simple family activities using everyday household items. Families. This class has been prerecorded.

Ages infant-36 months; 5-25 min. Books bounces rhymes and tickles for tykes! 

While schools are closed get extra help with pre-algebra topics! Come with questions for our HiTech instructors! Middle School. Register with an email address to receive a link to the online class.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/15.

Listen to a story then make puppets to tell a story of your own. Families. 

This class has been prerecorded. You will receive the link to the online class with confirmation of your registration.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/16. To register: email your full name email address and class code PATSPE-2 to prolit@hclibrary.org.

Come stomp with the dinosaurs as we count learn ASL colors and dance our way through the swamp. All ages. 

Book to film discussion Fridays; 10 - 11 am.

June 26: Room by Emma Donaghue

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/17. To register: Email your full name email address and class code DORBEW-2 to prolit@hclibrary.org.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/17. To register: Email your full name email address and class code ANNCON to prolit@hclibrary.org.

While schools are closed get extra help with algebra topics! Come with questions for our HiTech instructors! Middle & High School. Register with an email address to receive a link to the online class. 

Enjoy stories activities & music about critters we may find in our backyard. Families. This class has been prerecorded. If you have any follow up questions please email askhcls@hclibrary.org.

Interested in or struggling with science? Register for our online Science Lab to review topics and ask questions from our HiTech instructors. Middle & High School. 

Play trivia through email.Categories and fun for everyone. Please HCLS.trivia@hclibrary.org for the trivia round and other details.

While schools are closed get extra help with algebra topics! Come with questions for our HiTech instructors! Middle & High School. Register with an email address to receive a link to the online class.

Families. 20 min. Practice letter knowledge letter sounds and rhyming. Watch a puppet show of Three Billy Goats Gruff and try a building bridge challenge.

Do you have a technology issue and need help figuring it out? Trying to get eBooks to work on your phone to no avail? Can't get that Gale Course to work? Ask an HCLS Instructor & Research Specialist about your library related tech woes.

Prepare for the arrival of a baby in this class for new siblings. Enjoy stories and activities and bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal to practice holding a baby. Resources for parents too. Families.

Interested in or struggling with science? Register for our online Science Lab to review topics and ask questions from our HiTech instructors. Middle & High School. 

Missing out on book suggestions from HCLS staff? Join us virtually every 2nd and 4th Friday at 11:00 am to listen to HCLS instructors talk about their favorite books.

Receive fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active through email. Register once with an e-mail address for the whole series.

While schools are closed get extra help with geometry topics! Come with questions for our HiTech instructors! Middle & High School. Register with an email address to receive an email with a link to join the online class.

For English Language Learners - Class starts 4/13.

Graphic design and digital art guidance provided by a HiTech instructor as you work on your own digital art! Explore Pixlr a web-based photo-editing tool you can use for free at home! Middle & High School. 

While schools are closed get extra help with geometry topics! Come with questions for our HiTech instructors! Middle & High School.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/15.

While schools are closed get extra help with Math Olympiad questions or join for fun! Come with questions for our HiTech instructors. Middle & High School.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/16. To register: Email your full name email address and class code DORBEA to prolit@hclibrary.org.

How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series by signing up for a free Kanopy account through HCLS. Watch the following films prior to their actual discussion dates:

June 22:Gook

While schools are closed get extra help with Precalculus topics! Come with questions for our HiTech instructors! High School.

The Howard County Comprehensive Public Safety Hemorrhage Control Initiative aims to reduce the impact of hemorrhage in victims of traumatic injury and to improve mass casualty response by increasing knowledge of hemorrhage control techniques and i

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. Register with an email to receive a link to join the online class.

For English Language Learners. Class starts 4/13. To register: Email your full name email address and class code EMIESL-1 to prolit@hclibrary.org.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/14. To register: email your full name email address and class code ANNCIT-1 to prolit@hclibrary.org. This class is designed for students looking for an introduction to the U.S. Citizenship Exam.

Do you have a good story that could be great? No matter what your preferred kind of writing learn about setting a scene using dialog to reveal character and the secret to writing memorable sentences.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/15. To register: Email your full name email address and class code PATSPE-1 to prolit@hclibrary.org.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/16. To register: Email your full name email address and class code EMIESL-2 to prolit@hclibrary.org.

While schools are closed get extra help with GT Algebra and Algebra II topics! Come with questions for our HiTech instructors! Middle & High School.

Learn the python programming language while you work on a simple coding project with our HiTech instructors! New and experienced coders welcomed! Middle & High School. 

Learn a brief history of origami and then students will learn to fold a classic origami model with help from an HCLS instructor. Supplies needed: square paper colored pencils or crayons and a smile! Ages 8-12. 

Graphic design and digital art guidance provided by a HiTech instructor as you work on your own digital art! Explore Pixlr a web-based photo-editing tool you can use for free at home! Middle & High School.

The Howard County Office of Human Rights invites you to attend a training session that will give you the tools and knowledge to be a good ally. 

Learn the python programming language while you work on a simple coding project with our HiTech instructors! New and experienced coders welcomed! Middle & High School.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/13.

For Teens. Play HCLS trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 13-17. Email HCLS.teentrivia@hclibrary.org to receive a link and instructions.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/16. To register: Email your full name email address and class code PATPRO-1 to prolit@hclibrary.org.

Calling all Lego™ fans! Each week watch a brief video to receive new challenges. Then create and engineer your designs with LEGO™ blocks. Register with an email address to receive a link to join the online class.

Join us for a virtual literary happy hour. 4th Wednesdays; 6 - 7 pm.

June 24: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome 

Join us for an online discussion of The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/13.

Start National Pollinator Week with HCLS and presenter Kerry Wixted Education and Outreach Specialist with the Department of Natural Resources. Pollinators in Maryland and across the globe are in decline.

*Registration for this class series has closed*

This class will meet virtually beginning June 15th. Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners Registration required. Ages 18+.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/14.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/14. To register: email your full name email address and class code ANNCIT-2 to prolit@hclibrary.org.

Spark your creativity flex your writing muscles and find inspiration for your next writing project with fun prompts, writing tips, resources to improve your craft, and more!

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Meet weekly to discuss recommendations for sci-fi books shows and movies.

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the new Romantic Reads Book Discussion!

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/15.

All Ages/Families; 10-20 min. Stories and activities just before bedtime.

Play HCLS trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 18+. Please email HCLS.trivia@hclibrary.org for the link and other details.

If you think eating healthy is too expensive then this presentation is for you. Learn how to stretch your dollars to provide nutritious and delicious meals on a budget.

For English Language Learners-Class starts on 4/16. To register: Email your full name email address and class code PATPRO-2 to prolit@hclibrary.org.

For English Language Learners-Class starts 4/16. To register: Email your full name email address and class code EMICON-3 to prolit@hclibrary.org.