Week Calendar

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

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as a Vision Technician in an ophthalmologist’s office.  The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potentia

This is a class for English language learners.

This class is designed for English language learners. 

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a healthcare facility.  The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earning,

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. To register and receive links/instructions, email pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.

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 class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

Join us for our Book To Screen Series while the library remains closed:

Jan 22  The Glass Castle  (DVDs available)

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Parents of children aged ten and younger may bring their children to class as they gain a better understanding of informal spoken English and increase their knowledge of Eng

Join Miss Chris, Children's Instructor, East Columbia Branch of the  Howard County Library System,  for bounces, rhymes, tickles and songs while interacting with your baby.

Play trivia through email! Categories and fun for everyone. Please email HCLS.trivia@hclibrary.org for the trivia details or if you have questions.

Growing stronger and faster through hard work can be gratifying — but if you aren’t fueling your body well, you may not see the best results.

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

Ages 0-5, families.  20-30 min. Develop school readiness skills through stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.

Receive fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active through email. Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive an email with 

Interested in learning how to estimate your monthly food budget & track your food expenses? Join us for a free webinar titled “Food Budgeting Made Easy” with Howard County's SNAP Ed's educator, Razan Sahuri.

Join us for an online discussion of the following titles:

Join us for SIGNA’s first virtual art exhibition, Response to COVID-19, showcasing the art of several Howard County students.

Ages 5-10 and family. 30 minutes. Registration required.

Creature Cuisines

Let's discuss the differences between herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores!

Ages 14-18, 60 min.

Calling all high school creative writers. Drop in for writing prompts tips, tricks, and resources to improve your craft. Share your writing and get feedback in a supportive environment. All genres welcome!

Field trip for HC Health Department Family Options Teen Parent Program.

Ages 7-9.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

For Teens. Play HCLS trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 13-17. The game starts at 4:30 pm. You will receive the Kahoot! link in an email by 4 pm. Every second Wednesday will be a LIVE! Kahoot on Zoom. 

Grades 4-6. Registration required.  60 minutes.

Discuss books that have been nominated for the state "Black-eyed Susan Award". Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Check out and read the book prior to attending the class discussion. Grades 6-8. 45-60 min. 

New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower discusses the presidency and presidential inaugurations for this special event.

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 3rd Tuesdays 7 - 8 pm.

Jan 19  Manifest Destiny Vol 1+2 by Chris Dingess and Matthew Roberts

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

This class is for people who applied for their citizenship before 12/1/20.  It will give students a strong foundation in all questions that could be asked on the American Government portion of the civics exam. It

Zines! Publishing on the Edge

Join us online for a history and how-to of zines with Yago Cura of HINCHAS Press!

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

This class is designed for English language learners. 

Play trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 18+. Please email HCLS.trivia@hclibrary.org for the trivia details or if you have questions. 

Explore the genre of non fiction and join our discussions! 
 

Jan 21st: "Real Food, Fake Food" by Larry Olmsted

Join us for a special storytime with author Rio Cortez. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy.

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

This class focuses on the new citizenship exam for people who apply for their citizenship after 12/1/20.  It will give students a strong foundation in all questions that could be asked on the American Government portion of the new civics&nbsp