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.

SUMMER TAILS & TALES

Ages 0-6, 15-20 minutes. 

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

SUMMER TAILS & TALES: MINI BUILDS

Ages 0-7, 20 minutes, plus time to browse and select books.

What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data.

You may be rad at solving radicals but it’s only rational to join us anyways!

Experience a taste of the movie making process, including pre-production and filming with the Canon Rebel T3i 600D. Learn different types of shots and post-production. Taught by a HiTech Instructor!

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.   

What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data.

You may be rad at solving radicals but it’s only rational to join us anyways!

Experience a taste of the movie making process, including pre-production and filming with the Canon Rebel T3i 600D. Learn different types of shots and post-production. Taught by a HiTech Instructor!

This is a class for English language learners.

This is a class for English language learners.

What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data.

You may be rad at solving radicals but it’s only rational to join us anyways!

Experience a taste of the movie making process, including pre-production and filming with the Canon Rebel T3i 600D. Learn different types of shots and post-production. Taught by a HiTech Instructor!

Ages 12-16.     Signed release form required.

This class is designed 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.

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data.

You may be rad at solving radicals but it’s only rational to join us anyways!

Experience a taste of the movie making process, including pre-production and filming with the Canon Rebel T3i 600D. Learn different types of shots and post-production. Taught by a HiTech Instructor!

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, histor

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.

What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data.

You may be rad at solving radicals but it’s only rational to join us anyways!

Experience a taste of the movie making process, including pre-production and filming with the Canon Rebel T3i 600D. Learn different types of shots and post-production. Taught by a HiTech Instructor!

The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library.

This class is designed 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 know

Ages 0-5, 15- 20 minutes, ticket required. 

The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library.

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener.  In the event of inclement or severe weather, this session may be canceled.

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

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

What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data.

Have you ever performed a bisection? Maybe you just imagined the owl pellets from elementary school (but that would be a dissection). If you would like to review how to construct bisectors then Geometry – Part B is the course for you!&nb

Create one, two, and three-point perspective illustrations! By learning perspective drawing techniques and the software that can be used to assist, students will be able to create digital illustrations with dynamic angles

Ages 0-5, 15-20 minutes. Ticket required.

A family class for young learners with songs, stories, and activities. 

Tickets are available 15 minutes before the start of the class.

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

Ages 0-5, 15-20 minutes. Ticket required.

A family class for young learners with songs, stories, and activities. 

Tickets are available 15 minutes before the start of the class.

What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data.

Have you ever performed a bisection? Maybe you just imagined the owl pellets from elementary school (but that would be a dissection). If you would like to review how to construct bisectors then Geometry – Part B is the course for you!&nb

Create one, two, and three-point perspective illustrations! By learning perspective drawing techniques and the software that can be used to assist, students will be able to create digital illustrations with dynamic angles

Ages 2-5.  5-20 min.   Develop school-readiness skills through language & literacy, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.

You will receive the link to the online class with confirmation of your registration.

Whether you’re concerned about heart health, blood sugar, or just interested in maximizing your health, this class will help you identify gradual and straightforward lifestyle strategies that will help you meet your personal health goals.

What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data.

Have you ever performed a bisection? Maybe you just imagined the owl pellets from elementary school (but that would be a dissection). If you would like to review how to construct bisectors then Geometry – Part B is the course for you!&nb

Create one, two, and three-point perspective illustrations! By learning perspective drawing techniques and the software that can be used to assist, students will be able to create digital illustrations with dynamic angles

Ages 0-5, 15-20 minutes. Ticket required.

A family class for young learners with songs, stories, and activities. 

Tickets are available 15 minutes before the start of the class.

Ages 0-5, 15-20 minutes. Ticket required.

A family class for young learners with songs, stories, and activities. 

Tickets are available 15 minutes before the start of the class.

What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data.

Have you ever performed a bisection? Maybe you just imagined the owl pellets from elementary school (but that would be a dissection). If you would like to review how to construct bisectors then Geometry – Part B is the course for you!&nb

Create one, two, and three-point perspective illustrations! By learning perspective drawing techniques and the software that can be used to assist, students will be able to create digital illustrations with dynamic angles

No matter your nutrition goals, adding plant-based foods to your diet is a great way to improve your long-term health.But what does it mean to be plant-based?Join us to learn simple swaps and tips to help you create a more plant-based diet that wi

The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library.

What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data.

Have you ever performed a bisection? Maybe you just imagined the owl pellets from elementary school (but that would be a dissection). If you would like to review how to construct bisectors then Geometry – Part B is the course for you!&nb

Create one, two, and three-point perspective illustrations! By learning perspective drawing techniques and the software that can be used to assist, students will be able to create digital illustrations with dynamic angles

Ages 0-5, 15- 20 minutes, ticket required. 

Ages 5-10. Registration required. 20 - 30 minutes.

STEAM Saturday

Do you know what your credit score is, what it means, and how to find it?

Rep Stage-Off Stage

Drop-in to use the equipment in the HiTech AV Lab! Record and mix music or create and edit movies. 

No registration required. Grades 6-12.  

Discover how to create illustrations using free software you can use from home!  Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Discover the world of post-production in this HiTech class! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X.

Drop-in to use the equipment in the HiTech AV Lab! Record and mix music or create and edit movies. 

No registration required. Grades 6-12.  

Discover how to create illustrations using free software you can use from home!  Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Discover the world of post-production in this HiTech class! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X.

University of Maryland Extention presents DASH: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension – Plus Physical Activities!

Drop-in to use the equipment in the HiTech AV Lab! Record and mix music or create and edit movies. 

No registration required. Grades 6-12.  

Discover how to create illustrations using free software you can use from home!  Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Discover the world of post-production in this HiTech class! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X.

Drop-in to use the equipment in the HiTech AV Lab! Record and mix music or create and edit movies. 

No registration required. Grades 6-12.  

Discover how to create illustrations using free software you can use from home!  Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Discover the world of post-production in this HiTech class! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X.

Drop-in to use the equipment in the HiTech AV Lab! Record and mix music or create and edit movies. 

No registration required. Grades 6-12.  

Discover the world of post-production in this HiTech class! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X.

Lights On, Lights Off! Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when you flip a light switch on the wall or press the ON button of a battery-powered fan in the summer?

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in this HiTech class! Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations. 

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment with this HiTech class!

Lights On, Lights Off! Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when you flip a light switch on the wall or press the ON button of a battery-powered fan in the summer?

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in this HiTech class! Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations. 

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment with this HiTech class!

Lights On, Lights Off! Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when you flip a light switch on the wall or press the ON button of a battery-powered fan in the summer?

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in this HiTech class! Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations. 

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment with this HiTech class!

Lights On, Lights Off! Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when you flip a light switch on the wall or press the ON button of a battery-powered fan in the summer?

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in this HiTech class! Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations. 

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment with this HiTech class!

Lights On, Lights Off! Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when you flip a light switch on the wall or press the ON button of a battery-powered fan in the summer?

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in this HiTech class! Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations. 

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment with this HiTech class!

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!

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

The Web Development Crash Course is designed to teach teens the fundamental skills of web development in an easy and quick format. The program teachs students skills to empower them to create their own modern websites.

The Web Development Crash Course is designed to teach teens the fundamental skills of web development in an easy and quick format. The program teachs students skills to empower them to create their own modern websites.

All ages, 15- 20 minutes, ticket required.

All ages, 15- 20 minutes, ticket required.

Ages 7-9.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

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.

Do you love to build with LEGO - or other blocks and building materials? Meet up virtually with other builders to spend some time exploring what you can create and sharing your ideas together.

For ages 9-13 in the HiTech Outdoor Classroom at the Savage Branch

Read and discuss books by Asian authors or based on the Asian experience. 

3rd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm. 

Join for an online discussion of the following titles: 

Join us as we discuss books pertaining to LGBTQ+ experiences! All are welcome. We'll meet on 3rd Mondays each month from 7-8pm. Titles to be discussed are as follows:

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 to low intermediate levels.  The class&n

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.

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

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 to low intermediate levels.  The class&n

Join us for virtual excursions to Maryland farms, fisheries, and local businesses where we’ll focus on the amazing abundance and variety of delectable fare that is both grown in Maryland’s rich soil and caught off its shores in the great Chesapeak

This is a class for adult English language learners.