Week Calendar

Kindergarten Field Trip

This is a class for English language learners.

This is a class for English language learners.

Ticket required.

Tickets 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. 

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

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

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 is a class for English language learners.

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

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.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Ticket required.

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.
 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Parents of children aged ten and younger will gain a better understanding of informal spoken English and increase their knowledge of English vocabulary, especially as

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Create your own digital scrapbook! Edit video and audio using Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere and Logic Pro X. Use the Digital Memory Station in the Glenwood Makerspace to convert photographs and older video formats, then 

Ages 6-36 months. 

Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills.

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.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

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

Participants will learn how to create a paper mosaic using old magazines. The class will cover topics on drawing techniques, enlarging using a grid method, color, and tonal values.

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.

Tales, tunes and tons of fun! 

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

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

Build reading and speaking confidence by reading picture books together, followed by discussion and activities. Books will feature strong and independent characters.  Ages 5 – 7; 45 minutes. Ticket required. Mask required.

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

Learn the skills of an audio engineer 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. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Local author Tamekia A. Graham will read from her book of poems entitled Raking Leaves.  Ms. Graham will also answer questions and provide insight to those interested in writing their own story.

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 at noon wi

If you took the practice SAT on February 19, come back for the scoreback session on February 26 to get your results as well as tips and tricks to improve your scores; parents are welcome with their students. No registration required.

Participants learn the importance of credit and how credit scores are calculated; how budgeting impacts your ability to maintain positive credit ratings; ways to improve your credit and how to read your credit report.

For a millennium, Chinese artists achieved great heights in the making of ceramics, inventing new techniques and decorations.

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

Topic/Theme: Move! Hop, slither, fly, let’s move like animals! Meet three of the Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors to discover how they move, too.

Ages birth & up, including parents, caregivers, and teachers. Registration preferred. 

Ticket required. Tickets are available 15 minutes before class

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

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

Learn the skills of an audio engineer 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. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Ages 6-9.  45 min.  Ticket required. 

Come celebrate this fantastic creature with stories, dragon lore, and a scaly craft.

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

Drop-in and make new friends after school at the HANG OUT! Play fun and competitive games, win prizes and much more. Hosted in partnership with Howard County Parks and Recreation.

Explore all the creative possibilities in the Makerspace! Use an iPad Pro to create a drawing to put on a button or engrave on wood using the Laser Cutter Engraver! A HiTech instructor will be available to assist.  Drop in. Ages 11 – 18.

A weekly hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Club for gaming enthusiasts to learn and play games from the past, present and future. 

(Every fourth Thursday )

Ages 11-18. 30 – 45 min.  

Strength in Our Stories Workshop 

Join team Cryptic #20123, a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team from Centennial High School, to learn and experience the joys of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun and engaging activities!

Be a leader in our community and share your voice by collaborating with your peers to develop and plan events and classes for teens; work with HCLS instructors on projects, recommend books and more!   *Service hours for events & clas

Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own custom wood or acrylic keychain featuring your favorite state or country.  Design and cut your own keychain in this beginner's level class.

Learn about various topics in science. Taught by a HiTech instructor! Drop-in. Grades 6-12. 

This lab is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch! 

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 and make new friends after school at the HANG OUT! Play fun and competitive games, win prizes and much more. Hosted in partnership with Howard County Parks and Recreation.

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.  

Ages 2 & up with adult; 60 min. Ticket Required.

Drop-in, allow 20-30 minutes, to build with our Legos, Magformers, and Mega Bloks!

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions. Masks required.

Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and literacy skills.

All ages, 15- 20 minutes, drop-in.

Drop in and make some fun crafts.

Turn your ideas into 3D! Design objects you can print on the 3D printers located in the Glenwood Makerspace.  Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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

Drop-in A/V lab for adults, includes access to the recording booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. In-person

Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and literacy skills.

Learn the basics of Watercolor painting in this four part introductory class. Participants will learn how to prepare their paper, layer colors, use washes, and compose their own artwork.

- Supplies will be provided. -

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This discussion will take place VIRTUALLY via Zoom. 

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.

Ages 9 and up  /  Tired of besting your sibling every night?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels welcome. (No registration needed)

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.

This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English conversational skills through discussions on important world events.

We bring the supplies, you bring the fun. Ages 5 - 11. Ticket required. Mask required.

Star Wars STEM Force

Ages 7-10 yrs.  45-60 min.  Ticket required.  

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

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

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

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

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

This is a virtual event for adults who want to get information on earning a Maryland high school diploma, improving their English language skills, and/or passing the US citizenship tests through classes provided by Howard County Library

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.  Develop your English vocabulary and writing skills in the business context.  Learn to compose effective emails and reports for the workplace.  If you're new to thi

Este un evento virtual para adultos que les gustaria obtener informacion acerca de como obtener un diploma de high school de el estado de Maryland, mejorar su lenguage de ingles o con clases ofrecidas por la libreria publica de el condado de Howar

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.

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm

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

Create a marble maze inspired by the Olympic bobsled and luge tracks. 

All materials provided. 

Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious, and mischievous!  Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting.

February's title is Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan

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.

As a genre label, the “Fantasia” has attracted the interest of composers from the 16th century to the present. As a form rooted in improvisation and characterized by formal flexibility, defining the “fantasia” proves to be no simple task.