Week Calendar

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.   

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  The class is suitable for language learners in beginning to high beginning levels.  

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your spoken English with this class. The class will focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation and stress, as well as u

Join Chris Mancini, Children's Instructor, Howard County Library System, East Columbia Branch, for Preschool Circle Time!

This is a class for adult English language learners.  It is a career centered class where students explore topics related to working in the US.

This is a class for English language learners.

For English language learners. 
Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique American rhythms.

For English language learners at the intermediate level. 
Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 

For adult English language learners at an advanced level. 
Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  

For adult English language learners. 

Book to film / film discussion Fridays; 10 - 11 am.

Sep 25: What Maisie Knew (based on the Henry James novel)

*Film selections are available via Kanopy through Howard County Library System.

Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland presents: Jennifer Jones, President, CEO, and Founder of KyJour International, "Nonprofit Roadmap to Success"

For adult English language learners. 

If you miss this class, past classes are posted on the Howard County Library System YouTube channel Playlists [use link:  

Join Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor, East Columbia Branch of the  Howard County Library System, for Baby Time!

Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes and tickles. Perfect for babies and toddlers with an adult.

If you miss this class, past classes are posted on the Howard County Library System YouTube channel Playlists [use link:  

Receive fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active through email. Email hcls.brainfitness@hclibrary.org to receive activities and instructions.

The newest program developed by University of Maryland Extension, Capture the Flavor offers new ways to use herbs and spices as well as an understanding of their health benefits, Also learn the best storage methods s to maximize flavor a

Ages 11-18, 60 min.

Curious about podcasting? Join us each month to learn the basics and work on upcoming episodes of HoCoCast, the library's teen produced podcast. No experience necessary.

Presented by the Howard County Health Department. In this Opioid Overdose Response online training, you will learn the following:

1) What are opioids
2) Signs of an overdose
3) How to respond to an opioid overdose

How do films shape and connect us?
Watch the film prior to the actual discussion dates; by signing up for a free Kanopy account through HCLS.

Sep 21 Locke

For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. After reading the title, join us for fun activities that include reading comprehension exercises and games.

Grades K-3.  Registration required. 60 minutes.

Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland’s children's choice award, in preparation for spring voting.

Have you, your child, or the whole family always wanted to learn Spanish? Well NOW is the perfect time!!!

Information Detectives, help us sort truth from fiction after a controversial media post goes viral. Learn about five common logical fallacies, then evaluate the evidence in several arguments.

For Teens. Play HCLS trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 13-17. 

The game starts at 4:30 pm. Every second Wednesday will be a LIVE! Kahoot on Zoom. 

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

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

Barbara Crain from the League of Women Voters discusses how to register to vote, voting options, mail-in/absentee ballots as an alternative to in person polling, and voter rights.

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

September 23:  A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

One Maryland One Book event

Asian American Lit book club will be discussing: 

The Island of Sea Women

by Lisa See

Trenessa L.

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Selecting a History Day topic is a process of gradually narrowing down the area of history in which you are interested and focusing on a manageable subject. Explore topics, view sample projects, and learn methods to develop research questions.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in low beginning level.  The class meets twice a wee

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high beginning level.  This class meets twice a w

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in low intermediate levels.  This class meets twice a wee

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels.

3rd Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm.  

Sept 22     The Old Guard Volume 1, by Greg Rucka     *Rescheduled from September 15

Veteran, award-winning songwriter, and author Ron Capps leads this six-week, online songwriting workshop series for veterans.

This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high intermediate level.  This class meets twice a week on Tue.

This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It is suitable for language learners in low advanced level.  This class meets twice a week on Tue.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high advanced level.  This class meets twice a week on

Adult English learners can gain a strong foundation for the U.S. Citizenship Exam, including the questions that could be asked on the civics exam.

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Watch out for a movie discussion on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Movie selections are available via Kanopy through HCLS

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in low beginning level.  The class meets twice a wee

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high beginning level.  This class meets twice a w

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in low intermediate levels.  This class meets twice a wee

For English language learners. 

The League of Women Voters of Howard County helps you understand your ballot and gives a quick overview of your local, state, and federal government.

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

This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high intermediate level.  This class meets twice a week on Tue.

This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It is suitable for language learners in low advanced level.  This class meets twice a week on Tue.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high advanced level.  This class meets twice a week on

Adult English learners can gain a strong foundation for the U.S. Citizenship Exam, including the questions that could be asked on the civics exam.