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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.   

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

This is a class for English language learners.

This is a class for English language learners.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the entrance.

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.

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

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the entrance.

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

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person.

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.

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Ages 3-6 with adult; 30 min.

Develop school readiness skills through stories, songs, and activities.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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

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. 

Registration required. Grades 6-12. 

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the entrance.

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

Take a practice SAT exam with Princeton Review. Return for your results on .... Learn test taking strategies, test options, and the college admissions timeline. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

“A searing memoir…that impressively remains upbeat, highly inspiring, and always educational.”
—Kirkus (Starred Review)

“A searing memoir…that impressively remains upbeat, highly inspiring, and always educational.”
—Kirkus (Starred Review)

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

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before 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 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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

Sensory Safari: Put on your big elephant ears to learn about the five senses with The Maryland Zoo!

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.

Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come to

October is the perfect month to be outside, but it is important for older adults to be aware of how to move safely to prevent minor injuries.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.

A story and craft to enjoy with your child.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Participants learn the advantages and challenges of homeownership; the importance of budgeting and how credit plays a role; reasons for a mortgage denial and how to overcome them; the role of your homebuying team.

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.

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.

Using alcohol ink, students will create paintings while observing how the ink reacts and forms colorful, organic designs.  Taught by a HiTech Instructor. 

How do we look at a work of art? Practice your skill at close looking to gain a deeper understanding of works from the Walter’s collection. What will you notice? And, what does it mean?

Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required.

Ages 8-11. 45 minutes.  Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult; allow 30 minutes.

Share stories and songs about building. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Join us for a 30-minute lesson from the kitchen for tricks and treats on how to make your kids'  or your celebrations healthier with Howard County's SNAP Ed's educator, Razan Sahuri. 

Upcoming classes include:

Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Children will use their curiosity to explore, question, and investigate simple science concepts.

Playing, planning and building with construction kits, cardboard and more! For children and adults to enjoy together. 

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.

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.

Registration required.

Ages 9-13, parents are welcome to stay

Using everyday household items and science, learn to make concoctions and do tricks so amazing you might scare your family and friends! 

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by a HiTech instructor. 

Registration required. Grades 6-12.  

Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come to

Ages 11-18, 45 min.

Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required.

Ages 8-11. 45 minutes.  Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 8-11. 45 minutes.  Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-9; 60 minutes. 

Build, reproduce, and follow patterns to enhance spatial relations and small motor skills.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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.

Discover how to create illustrations using an iPad Pro and the drawing app, Sketchbook!  Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor. 

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

Drop-in for virtual help with your History Day project at the HCLS Miller Branch and speak with an HCLS Research Specialist to get assistance developing a topic or finding appropriate resources.

Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor.  Drop-in. Grades 6-12. 

Grades 4-6. Registration required.  60 minutes.

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.

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

Meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 

Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech instructor.

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.

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

All ages. 30 min.

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

Families. 30-45 minutes. Ticket Required.

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Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.

Families; 30 minutes.

Bilingual stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome.

Cuentos bilingües y música antes de ir a dormir. Pijamas, ositos de peluche y cobijas son bienvenidos. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the correct entry point.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 8-10. Registration required.

Take turns reading Monster Friends by Kaeti Vandorn and learn about the different elements that make a great graphic novel. Create your own mini comic to take home!

The Sous Vide (pronounced sue-veed) cooking method has traditionally been used in restaurant cooking but has now entered the home kitchen. Sous vide means “under vacuum” in French and it refers to the process of vacuum-sealing

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Join us for a of discussion fiction or non-fiction titles that embrace universal themes.

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as a licensed childcare provider.  The participants will improve their English language skills and learn about the work settings, responsib

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for English language learners in low beginning, high beginning and low intermed

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

All ages. 30 min.

Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8pm

Join for an online discussion of the following title:

Oct 12: The Pioneers by David McCullough

This is a class for adult English language learners.

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

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

Sep 8th: The Brand New Testament (on Kanopy)

Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels.

2nd Wednesdays; 7-8pm. 

Join for an online discussion of the following titles: 

September 8 - Artemis by Andy Weir

Howard County Library System and Horizon Foundation are partnering on a multipart series, Racial Equity and Local Action, focusing on the importance of racial equity in Health, Education and Housing, and how communities ca

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for English language learners in low beginning, high beginning and low intermed

This class is designed for English language learners. Practice your speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read a short story each week and discuss it in class.

Families. 30-45 minutes. Ticket Required.

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Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 7-10, 60 minutes. 

Reading and laughing and creating together...If you are in grades 2-4 and enjoy doing these things, bring your grown-up and join us!

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as real estate agents in Maryland.  The participants will improve their English language skills and learn about the work settings, res

This is a class for adult English language learners.