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.

Everyone on board - it’s your one-stop trip to higher level math! In this course, we’ll review one-variable statistics and linear equations, inequalities, and systems.

Science rules both inside and outdoors! Join us for some awesome, messy, and WEIRD fun in the sun.

This is a virtual event for adults who want to earn a Maryland high school diploma, who are English Language Learners looking to improve their language skills, and who want to pass the US citizenship tests through classes provided by How

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.

Everyone on board - it’s your one-stop trip to higher level math! In this course, we’ll review one-variable statistics and linear equations, inequalities, and systems.

Science rules both inside and outdoors! Join us for some awesome, messy, and WEIRD fun in the sun.

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.

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.

Everyone on board - it’s your one-stop trip to higher level math! In this course, we’ll review one-variable statistics and linear equations, inequalities, and systems.

Science rules both inside and outdoors! Join us for some awesome, messy, and WEIRD fun in the sun.

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.

Everyone on board - it’s your one-stop trip to higher level math! In this course, we’ll review one-variable statistics and linear equations, inequalities, and systems.

Science rules both inside and outdoors! Join us for some awesome, messy, and WEIRD fun in the sun.

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.

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.

Everyone on board - it’s your one-stop trip to higher level math! In this course, we’ll review one-variable statistics and linear equations, inequalities, and systems.

Science rules both inside and outdoors! Join us for some awesome, messy, and WEIRD fun in the sun.

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:  

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.

Slide to the left... Slide to the right... Criss-cross!  If you think this course is about dancing, you’re close – it’s Geometry!

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.

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.

Slide to the left... Slide to the right... Criss-cross!  If you think this course is about dancing, you’re close – it’s Geometry!

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.

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.

Slide to the left... Slide to the right... Criss-cross!  If you think this course is about dancing, you’re close – it’s Geometry!

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.

This is a class for children entering Kindergarten this fall.  Registration required.

Featuring stories and activities to help mark that all important first day.

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.

Slide to the left... Slide to the right... Criss-cross!  If you think this course is about dancing, you’re close – it’s Geometry!

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.

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.

Slide to the left... Slide to the right... Criss-cross!  If you think this course is about dancing, you’re close – it’s Geometry!

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.

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

This is a class for children entering Kindergarten this fall.  Registration required.

Featuring stories and activities to help mark that all important first day.

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

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.

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. 

Linear, quadratic, polynomial, oh my! Review how to interpret the graphs of these functions and how to use them to solve all kinds of real-world problems.

Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding from a HiTech instructor! Learn how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials. Origami paper is recommended. 

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.

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. 

Linear, quadratic, polynomial, oh my! Review how to interpret the graphs of these functions and how to use them to solve all kinds of real-world problems.

Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding from a HiTech instructor! Learn how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials. Origami paper is recommended. 

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

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.

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. 

Linear, quadratic, polynomial, oh my! Review how to interpret the graphs of these functions and how to use them to solve all kinds of real-world problems.

Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding from a HiTech instructor! Learn how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials. Origami paper is recommended. 

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.

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. 

Linear, quadratic, polynomial, oh my! Review how to interpret the graphs of these functions and how to use them to solve all kinds of real-world problems.

Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding from a HiTech instructor! Learn how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials. Origami paper is recommended. 

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. 

Linear, quadratic, polynomial, oh my! Review how to interpret the graphs of these functions and how to use them to solve all kinds of real-world problems.

Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding from a HiTech instructor! Learn how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials. Origami paper is recommended. 

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club, meeting on the 1st Saturday of the month.

The August Selection is Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

Explore anatomy through virtual dissections in this HiTech class! Identify and compare structures in both animal and human dissections. Registration required. Grades 6-12.  

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?

Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application!  Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in this HiTech class.

Explore anatomy through virtual dissections in this HiTech class! Identify and compare structures in both animal and human dissections. Registration required. Grades 6-12.  

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?

Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application!  Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in this HiTech class.

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!

Explore anatomy through virtual dissections in this HiTech class! Identify and compare structures in both animal and human dissections. Registration required. Grades 6-12.  

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?

Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application!  Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in this HiTech class.

Explore anatomy through virtual dissections in this HiTech class! Identify and compare structures in both animal and human dissections. Registration required. Grades 6-12.  

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?

Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application!  Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in this HiTech class.

Explore anatomy through virtual dissections in this HiTech class! Identify and compare structures in both animal and human dissections. Registration required. Grades 6-12.  

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?

Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application!  Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in 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!

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. 

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.

Attention rising 6th graders!  Prepare for middle school in a fun way by meeting other rising 6th graders in the area, practicing with locker combination locks and getting insight and advice from former 6th graders.

This is a class for children entering Kindergarten this fall.  Registration required.

Featuring stories and activities to help mark that all important first day.

Book discussion. Thursdays; 6:30 - 7:30 PM

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:

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.

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

“In The Color of Air, Tsukiyama has created a community with characters who meet difficulties and persist with grace and endurance; whose dependence on one another is, in fact, their greatest strength.

This is a class for adult English language learners.