Week Calendar

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.

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.

Adults, 90 minutes, registration required

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.

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

This is a class for English language learners.

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.

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

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents.

In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners. 

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

OUTDOOR ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages; 30 min. Stories songs, and activities outdoors for children and adults to enjoy together.

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. 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.

Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

Are you a Supa Buddy? Join other "Dog Man" book fans for a paws-itively good time with games, activities, and crafts! Costumes welcome.

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.

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.

Trellises can give plants the space to grow in a garden, and bamboo is an ideal, renewable material to use. In this demonstration, learn the techniques for building a trellis with bamboo poles and lashing twine.

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

This year Ellicott City celebrates 250 remarkable years! Join us to be surprised and amazed at what Ellicott City has done throughout history. 

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 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. Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at ECO for friendly visits with customers.

Ages 9-11, 60 minutes, ticketed, tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

What if you were locked in the library? Learn some secret codes then use them to puzzle your way out of the library meeting room!

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 are available 15 minutes before class

Ages 3-5 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.

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.
 

Ages 8-10;45 min. Registration required. 

Read a yucky story and learn how to combine different ingredients with a basic slime recipe to create your own unique slime to take home! Materials will be provided.

Fans of our children’s play area may be excited to explore a wider range of construction kits and building challenges. Including Keva plank, Knex, Mobilo and Lego Duplo Tech- Machines. Drop in and let your engineering creativity fly! 

Ages 6-18; 60 minutes. Registration required.

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

Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics

Descendants of the Miami Nation return to Ellicott City in response to the tremendous interest generated by their visit in March.

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

Tour of International Grocery Stores 

Tuesday, October 4 

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

Ages 3-5 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.

Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

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

Join us the first Friday of every month for a PG or PG-13 movie at 3pm.

Open to all middle and high school students.

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

Middle and high school students.

How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates

Sep 19: The Most Beautiful Boy in the World (available on Kanopy)

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.

Spooky Science!  Drop in and use see how art meets science by making glow-in-the-dark crafts!

October 4th - Glow-in-the-dark resin

October 11th - Glow-in-the-dark acrylic pour

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 11-18, 45 min.

Create games, animations or 3D art while exploring Python, Blender, CAD, or Unity. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions. No prior knowledge of coding or programming required.

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

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.

HiTech

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

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.

Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required. Maximum of 12 participants. 

Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse.

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 5-10; allow 20 min. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip or have one on file prior to participating. Ticket and book required. 

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.

We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at The Periodic Table. We read and talk about a wide variety of genres, with a focus on books written from diverse points of view. Please reserve a copy for yourself via hclibrary.org.

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.

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

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

Ages 5-8; 45 min. Registration required. 

Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and related activities.

Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction.

1st Mondays; 7- 8 pm. 

Join for a discussion of the following titles:

Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding! Students will see how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials.

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.

Learn from Master Gardeners how to extend your gardening season with a late summer and early fall planting of some of your favorite vegetables.

We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond.

Join us for discussion of the following titles:

Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. 

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

These classes are designed for adult English language learners.

This is a class for English language learners.

October Challenge: Build a Frankentoy!

It's alive! Work in teams or on your own to build a “creature” by mixing and matching different parts of toys.

Calling all horror film fans: spooky season is here! Come to recommend and discuss your favorite pieces of horror media even if they aren't films; books, comics, or even music is all welcome.

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

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

These classes are designed for adult English language learners.

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