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!

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.

Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! 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.   

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.

What does it take to create dynamic images? Learn to use layers, layer effects, filters, and other tools needed to create an interesting image in Pixlr, a web-based program. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! Taught by 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.

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.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

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.

What does it take to create dynamic images? Learn to use layers, layer effects, filters, and other tools needed to create an interesting image in Pixlr, a web-based program. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! Taught by 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.

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.

What does it take to create dynamic images? Learn to use layers, layer effects, filters, and other tools needed to create an interesting image in Pixlr, a web-based program. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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 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.

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.

What does it take to create dynamic images? Learn to use layers, layer effects, filters, and other tools needed to create an interesting image in Pixlr, a web-based program. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! 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.

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.

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

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.

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment with this HiTech 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.

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.

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

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.

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

Please download attachment for songs and book resources.

Knowing what and how much to feed your kids can sometimes be challenging.

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

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.

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment with this HiTech 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.

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

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.

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment with this HiTech 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

STEAM Saturday

Join us as we discuss Cheaper By The Dozen, by Frank B. Gilbreth, Jr. 

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

Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table; name compounds and balance equations; and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

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

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 about the elements as you arrange the periodic table; name compounds and balance equations; and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

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

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

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 about the elements as you arrange the periodic table; name compounds and balance equations; and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

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

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 about the elements as you arrange the periodic table; name compounds and balance equations; and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

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

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 about the elements as you arrange the periodic table; name compounds and balance equations; and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

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.

Learn how to use the tools and materials in the web-based 3D program SketchUp to design interesting buildings and furniture. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

Learn how to use the tools and materials in the web-based 3D program SketchUp to design interesting buildings and furniture. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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 5-10. 45 min. Registration required.

Mission Accomplished LIVE! Special Tail-wagging Edition

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.

Learn how to use the tools and materials in the web-based 3D program SketchUp to design interesting buildings and furniture. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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, 60 min.

Develop and plan library events for teens and the wider community while working with HCLS instructors on projects you create.  Service hours may be available.  

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.

Learn how to use the tools and materials in the web-based 3D program SketchUp to design interesting buildings and furniture. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

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.

Learn how to use the tools and materials in the web-based 3D program SketchUp to design interesting buildings and furniture. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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!

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

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.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

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.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

Play the popular social word game online with friends. Cooperate to break your spymasters clues and be the first team to uncover all your agents. 

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. 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 

Calling all LEGO™ blocks fans!

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

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

Family Fun Bookclub ages 6-9 with Adult

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 fiction and nonfiction titles.

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8pm

Join for an online discussion of the following title:

Aug 10: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates

This is a class for adult English language learners.

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays)

Aug 11th: "Colossal" (on Kanopy)

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 a discussion of Calypso by David Sedaris.  

This is a class for adult English language learners.