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!

Quadratic functions are everywhere! In this course, we'll take a deep dive into the quadratic function to learn more about its various forms and graphical features, and how it can help us in real-life situations!

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Get expert advice from 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.   

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.

Quadratic functions are everywhere! In this course, we'll take a deep dive into the quadratic function to learn more about its various forms and graphical features, and how it can help us in real-life situations!

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Get expert advice from a HiTech instructor.

This is a class for English language learners.

This is a class for English language learners.

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.

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.

Quadratic functions are everywhere! In this course, we'll take a deep dive into the quadratic function to learn more about its various forms and graphical features, and how it can help us in real-life situations!

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Get expert advice from a HiTech instructor.

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.

Quadratic functions are everywhere! In this course, we'll take a deep dive into the quadratic function to learn more about its various forms and graphical features, and how it can help us in real-life situations!

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Get expert advice from 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.

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.

Quadratic functions are everywhere! In this course, we'll take a deep dive into the quadratic function to learn more about its various forms and graphical features, and how it can help us in real-life situations!

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Get expert advice from 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.

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

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.

Think lines have all the fun? Well, so do circles!

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. 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.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by a HiTech instructor!

This is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch.

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.

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

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.

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.

Think lines have all the fun? Well, so do circles!

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. 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.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by a HiTech instructor!

This is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch.

Please download attached document for songs and book resources.

Think lines have all the fun? Well, so do circles!

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. 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.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by a HiTech instructor!

This is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch.

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.

Ages 0-5, all ages/families.  Registration required. 20 minutes.  

Welcome, New Baby!

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.

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.

Think lines have all the fun? Well, so do circles!

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. 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.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by a HiTech instructor!

This is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch.

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.

Think lines have all the fun? Well, so do circles!

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. 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.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by a HiTech instructor!

This is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch.

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

Is your child participating in the library's Summer Reading? Celebrate your summer reading accomplishment with us! Children will have time to share their accomplishments, learn about fun books, and enjoy fun enrichment activities.

Rep Stage-Off Stage - EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. Please check back for rescheduled date. 

Learn to code using the computing language Python from one of our HiTech instructors! No experience necessary. 

This is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon - Fri. 

Trigonometry sure can be tricky and data sets from randomized experiments may seem like a mess!

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

Learn to code using the computing language Python from one of our HiTech instructors! No experience necessary. 

This is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon - Fri. 

Trigonometry sure can be tricky and data sets from randomized experiments may seem like a mess!

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

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

Learn to code using the computing language Python from one of our HiTech instructors! No experience necessary. 

This is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon - Fri. 

Trigonometry sure can be tricky and data sets from randomized experiments may seem like a mess!

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

Learn to code using the computing language Python from one of our HiTech instructors! No experience necessary. 

This is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon - Fri. 

Trigonometry sure can be tricky and data sets from randomized experiments may seem like a mess!

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

Learn to code using the computing language Python from one of our HiTech instructors! No experience necessary. 

This is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon - Fri. 

Trigonometry sure can be tricky and data sets from randomized experiments may seem like a mess!

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

Lights On, Lights Off, Lights Flashing! Ever wonder happens behind the scenes when you change the settings on LED lights? With just the press of a button, you can change the colors and even cause the lights to flash.

Discover how the digital cameras are engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light!  In this HiTech class, we will learn how lenses, sensors, and shutters operate in each type of camera.

Lights On, Lights Off, Lights Flashing! Ever wonder happens behind the scenes when you change the settings on LED lights? With just the press of a button, you can change the colors and even cause the lights to flash.

Discover how the digital cameras are engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light!  In this HiTech class, we will learn how lenses, sensors, and shutters operate in each type of camera.

Lights On, Lights Off, Lights Flashing! Ever wonder happens behind the scenes when you change the settings on LED lights? With just the press of a button, you can change the colors and even cause the lights to flash.

Discover how the digital cameras are engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light!  In this HiTech class, we will learn how lenses, sensors, and shutters operate in each type of camera.

Lights On, Lights Off, Lights Flashing! Ever wonder happens behind the scenes when you change the settings on LED lights? With just the press of a button, you can change the colors and even cause the lights to flash.

Discover how the digital cameras are engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light!  In this HiTech class, we will learn how lenses, sensors, and shutters operate in each type of camera.

Lights On, Lights Off, Lights Flashing! Ever wonder happens behind the scenes when you change the settings on LED lights? With just the press of a button, you can change the colors and even cause the lights to flash.

Discover how the digital cameras are engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light!  In this HiTech class, we will learn how lenses, sensors, and shutters operate in each type of camera.

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!

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.

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. 

Calling all LEGO™ blocks fans!

Come get creative with us and turn a plain flower pot into a work of art!

All materials provided, please dress for mess. Class held indoors at the Savage Branch, masks required please.

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

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

Each month HCLS co-hosts an online roundtable focusing on a local business owned by a Person of Color in Howard County. The owner shares the experiences and challenges they face as a local business owner.

Join Karin Slaughter in-conversation with Jackie Cooper to celebrate libraries and discuss Karin’s latest standalone, FALSE WITNESS!

This is a class for adult English language learners.

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

Join us for a virtual literary happy hour. 4th Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm.

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.