Week Calendar

Learn expert strategies to discover the most relevant, dependable sources. How does one request and use records and information about records? Where can I find maps and artifacts? What is a finding aid?

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

Learn expert strategies to discover the most relevant, dependable sources. How does one request and use records and information about records? Where can I find maps and artifacts? What is a finding aid?

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.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

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

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.

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.

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 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.

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes.

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en Ingles y espanol. Seguido por un tiempo de juegos.

Stories, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish. Followed by a playtime.

Class for New Mom's Support Group, for Well & Wise partnership with Howard County General Hospital.

Calling all history buffs! Join us for a discussion of the events on September 17 1862: the Battle of Antietam, which took place 160 years ago. We will discuss how this fateful day changed the course of the Civil War.

Irrevocable trusts are often misunderstood.  Despite all the constant talk about their uses and applications, few clients and advisors really understand the potential power and application of these estate planning, asset protection planning,

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, potential ear

This is a drop-in class for adult English language learners.  Practice English 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.

Learn expert strategies to discover the most relevant, dependable sources. How does one request and use records and information about records? Where can I find maps and artifacts? What is a finding aid?

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

Have fun adding color to early math concepts. Enjoy crayon inspired picture books and hands-on math activities.

This is a class for English language learners.

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like 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.

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

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation skills.

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

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.

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

It's Back! Learn how to engineer large constructions big enough to sit and crawl in, using only newspaper, tape and your own creativity. 

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

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

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.

This event is off-site and will be held at the Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services.

9830 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-5992

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

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.

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

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

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

Families, suitable for ages 12 and up. 10 minutes.

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

If you’re looking to improve your computer skills, then visit our computer skills open lab! Boost your technical knowledge by getting hands-on assistance with topics such as:  

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.
 

Learn expert strategies to discover the most relevant, dependable sources. How does one request and use records and information about records? Where can I find maps and artifacts? What is a finding aid?

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club

Oct 01  Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club

Oct 01 The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

Ages 6-9.  45 min.  Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets are available 15 minutes before class

Ages 3-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

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

Learn expert strategies to discover the most relevant, dependable sources. How does one request and use records and information about records? Where can I find maps and artifacts? What is a finding aid?

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Have you ever wanted to solve a mystery? Use your detective skills to discover how to read and 'break' different codes, ciphers and other puzzles to help crack the case!

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

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

Ages 8 & up. 45 minutes. Ticketed, tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

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

Movie matinees continue this fall on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 3 pm.  See you at the movies!

September 27: In the Heights, 2021, PG-13

Ages 3-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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

Discover how to craft your own bouquet of book page flowers.  Transform old books into paper flowers during this drop-in crafting class in the Makerspace.  All Materials Provided. 

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

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

Ages 11-18. 60 min.

Take action! Help design, plan, and implement projects and events to benefit your community by collaborating with other TAB members and with support of library staff.  Service hours available.

Assigned a National History Day project? Our research experts have tips and tools for you.

Ages 5-7; 30 min.

For emerging readers. After reading the selected book, please join us for fun activities that include reading comprehension exercises and games.

Ages 8-12 with adult; 45 minutes.

Ages 9-11, 60 min. Registration Required.

Commit to six lessons of ukulele instruction and perform a concert for your fans! Participants must supply their own ukulele for duration of series.

Dress rehearsal: Oct 11, 4:30-5pm

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

Ages 8-11; 45-60 min. Registration Required.

Powerful! Fast! Predator! Test your expertise by asking the right yes or no questions to buzz in and guess the animal!

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.  

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

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

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

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

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

Pop-in and make a fun craft!

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.

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.

This is a class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication.

Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.

Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations and sensory play.

Meet up with fellow anime and manga fans to practice drawing your favorite characters (or create your own!), recommend the manga you're reading and the anime you're watching and check out our collection/make suggestions for it.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Ages 11-17, with parents. 60 min. Registration required.

Assigned a National History Day project? Our research experts have tips and tools for you. Meet history day judges and learn strategies to locate sources. 

NEW SESSIONS ADDED! Join us on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays* of the month for friendly games of American Mah Jongg. Players of all levels of experience are welcome for casual, non-competitive play.

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 intermediate level.

Calling all anime and manga lovers! Come enjoy manga coloring and crafts, as well as enjoy anime-related programming. お楽しみに!

No registration needed, space is limited.

This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This class is suitable for beginning English learners.

Ages 11-18, their parents & educators, Registration Required

Learn About Free Resources and Programs for Teens!

This discussion will take place IN-PERSON at HCLS, East Columbia Branch.  This session will be presented in Spanish. 

This discussion will take place IN-PERSON at HCLS, East Columbia Branch.  This session is presented in English.

ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen!

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. This is an in-person class that meets in t

Please join us for this new bimonthly series wherein we will watch films about humans, since all great stories involve great characters, and then we'll discuss them with our fellow humans.

Families; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Enjoy Spanish and English stories and songs for Spanish and English language learners.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Ages 9-12. 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.

What would MacGyver do? Think like a maker by using familiar items in new ways to solve the challenge before the hour expires!

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

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 licensed childcare providers.  The participants will improve their English language skills and learn about the work settings, responsibi

These classes are 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 to low intermediate levels.  T

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Students who took the practice SAT on September 24th will return for this session to receive their test scores and discover test taking strategies and test options, facilitated by C2 Education.

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.

Whether your children or grandchildren are learning to crawl or learning to drive, you can help make a college education a reality.

Join us for our college savings presentation, as we discuss:

Hungry for a lively discussion? Join us as we dip into different genres each month.

Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together and enjoy a fun night of sculpting.

Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

These classes are designed for adult English language learners.

This is a class for English language learners.

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+.