Week Calendar

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.  If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invit

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

WHAT'S THE WEATHER TODAY?

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Explore spring science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

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

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. To attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.

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.
 

Where?

Kahler Hall 

Old Tucker Row

Columbia, MD 21044 

Class at 11 AM

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.

Ages 6-36 months. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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

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.
 

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.

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.
 

Ages 5-9; 30 minutes

Hands-on STEAM fun based on Eric Carle stories! Let’s read books together and have fun doing a STEAM-related activity.  

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

A *2-part introduction to computer programming led by Navy Cryptologic Technician, Chris Yamashita, an NSA Joint Cyber Analysis Course honors graduate with a Summa Cum Laude BS in Computer Networks and Cyber Secur

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

Join us to learn how to improve your nutrition and physical activity to lower your risk of colorectal cancer AND improve your overall health. We'll cover the top tips from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Tickets required. Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes prior to the class.

Learn the basic skills in Adobe Photoshop, students will learn the how to navigate Photoshop’s Essentials workspace and the tools that allow us to edit photos, create print advertisements, and more. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Come join us in the DIY studio to discuss the wide variety of power tools you may borrow from the library. We will discuss and demonstrate applications, safe use, and accessories you may need.

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

Love historical fiction? So do we! Join our discussion to step into the past and connect with characters living in times different than our own.

March 21st:The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

Ticket required. Tickets are available 15 minutes before class

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

The Makerspace is taking crafting to a whole new level. Discover how the laser cutter/engraver can take a simple drawing and turn it into a  treasured memento during this drop-in, Makerspace demonstration. 

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

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

Class at 3 PM

Clase a las 3 PM

Location:

Deep Run Tot Park

8530 St Jean Way

Elkridge, MD 21075

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Learn the basics of traditional calligraphy and how to design your own decorative texts. Ages 14+

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.

An afterschool hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

An afterschool hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

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

An afterschool hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

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

(Every fourth Thursday )

An afterschool hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

An afterschool hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

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 meetings, events

From photos to movie posters, what does it take to create print advertisements for Hollywood movies? Focus on the Adobe Photoshop tools needed to create a movie poster. Learn to use layers, layer effects, and filters.

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! 

Get your FREE COVID-19 vaccine or booster!

For adults and children (5-17)

All vaccine types offered.

In partnership with the Howard County Health Department.

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

Get your FREE COVID-19 vaccine or booster!

For adults and children (5-17)

All vaccine types offered.

In partnership with the Howard County Health Department.

Grades K-3.  Registration required. 45-60 minutes.

Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland’s children's choice award.

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.  

Explore the magic of math with related stories, activities, and games while learning some early elementary mathematical concepts. Gr K-2 with adult. 45 min. 

Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

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. 

Designed for ages 9-12; 45 minutes. Registration 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.

Develop math skills while coloring geometric shapes. We provide the materials, you supply the imagination!

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 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.

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.

Pop-in and make a fun craft!

Learn the basic skills in Adobe InDesign, students will learn the how to navigate InDesign's workspace and the tools that allow us to add images and text, create for print and the web, and more. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

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.

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 being presented in-person at HCLS Central branch.

In this class participants will have the opportunity to create an original linocut. They'll learn carving techniques for printmaking, how to color separate their artwork, and how to hand press their own prints.

Celebrate Spring by painting decorative signs for your home or garden.

Registration is open to Veterans/ active duty and their families, please. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Ages 8-10; 45 min.  Ticket required.

Strengthen your mental muscles with fun brain building activities and games. 

Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class.

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

Ages 14-18, 15 min.

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

Ages 5-7; 30 min.

Take a dive into our wonderful collection of books! Come read out loud together, discuss the books, learn by asking and answering questions and complete activities related to the books.

Ages 9-12; 60 minutes. Registration required.

Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.

Feb. 28 2022: Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Mar. 21 2022: How much of this hills is gold by C Pam Zhang

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 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

Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2022.

Registration is open to Veterans/ active duty and their families, please. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Registration is open to Veterans/ active duty and their families, please. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Education is expensive! Plan wisely for your future. Students & parents/guardians should attend together.

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.

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!

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

These workshops will be held in-person at HCLS, Central Branch.

"I am spoken courage passed down..." 

--Lady Brion

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

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.

Grab your best trivia team and join us for a night of trivia fun.  There will be a mix of general knowledge questions on a variety of topics.  

In partnership with the Marriotts Ridge High School It's Academic Team.

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.