Week Calendar

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.

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

Watch and then discuss Black Men in White Coats, a new documentary from Dr. Dale Okorodudu. This film is available ON-DEMAND between February 26 and 6 p.m.

Watch and then discuss Black Men in White Coats, a new documentary from Dr. Dale Okorodudu. This film is available ON-DEMAND between February 26 and 6 p.m.

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.   

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

Watch and then discuss Black Men in White Coats, a new documentary from Dr. Dale Okorodudu. This film is available ON-DEMAND between February 26 and 6 p.m.

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.

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. 

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,

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.

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

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

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

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

Maryland Highway Safety Office Webinar Series: Be the Driver that Saves Lives

Ages 2-5 and family. 30 minutes. Registration required.

ABC Mystery

Click here to RSVP for this virtual event.

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 every Frid

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club, meeting on the 1st Saturday of the month. The March Selection is  Brother by David John Chariandy

Ages 11-18 & Adults; 90 min.

All crafters welcome. Work on your stitching, knitting or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas! Find inspiration as you trade tips tricks and techniques with other crafting enthusiasts!

Let your imagination fly and start writing now. Every week we will share a writing prompt to inspire you. It can be just a few words, a paragraph, or it can be a story-it's up to you!

How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch weekly films prior to their actual discussion dates

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY

Ages Infant - 10. 60 mins.

Tue      Mar 2      4 & 6:30 pm

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

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.

Read Newbery Medal winners, then participate in a virtual group discussion and activity. 

Ages 6-12; 30-45 minutes. Registration required.

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY

Ages Infant - 10. 60 mins.

Tue      Mar 2      4 & 6:30 pm

Join us as we discuss Warlight by Michael Ondaatje.

Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction.

1st Mondays; 7- 8 pm. 

Join for an online discussion of the following titles:

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.

Please join us to discuss a variety of thoughtful works before they are award winning movies and television shows! 

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

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

Learn about Maryland state laws and federal laws that provide protections for LGBTQ+ people.

Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series.

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

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

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. 

Watch the film and then join moderator Kelsey Bush as he discusses the documentary Black Men in White Coats with special guests Dr. Emmanuel Atiemo, MD and Dr.

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