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.

A free opportunity to learn from renowned racial equity trainers offered by Howard County Library System.

A free opportunity to learn from renowned racial equity trainers offered by Howard County Library System.

A free opportunity to learn from renowned racial equity trainers offered by Howard County Library System.

Bubble Fun!

Families, ages 2 & up; allow 20 min.

Drop in and play with bubbles! Dress for mess and the outdoors, weather permitting.

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.

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.

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. 

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.
 

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.

Fill your brain with random trivia and/or challenge friends and family with questions from a variety of categories. Trivia questions and answers are sent monthly via email, and are family friendly.

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 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

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.

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!

Learn about varieties of plank flooring, watch, participate and learn about the installation techniques for each type. Discuss the tools and materials you'll need to install wood, laminate, and vinyl floors in your room.

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

We will be discussing The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristen Harmel

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

Join us for an outdoor painting session at the Savage branch - we will be using acrylic paint, thin 8x10 canvases and table top easels (optional) to capture some of the lovely fall foliage around our branch.

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.
 

A free opportunity to learn from renowned racial equity trainers offered by Howard County Library System.

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, and the role of your homebuying team.  

A free opportunity to learn from renowned racial equity trainers offered by Howard County Library System.

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 about space 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 3-5, 30 minutes, registration required.

Develop school readiness skills and gradually practice independence while enjoying music, books, and creative expression.

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 6-9. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Spread a little kindness this spring with Kindness Rocks! Come and decorate your own rock with bright colors, inspiring pictures, and positive thoughts.

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration Required.

Create an emulated WWII Enigma machine using the Py-enigma library, a Raspberry Pi, and authentic Enigma setting sheets, which were declassified and released by the Government Communications Headquarters of the United Kingdom.

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

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 about space for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Get crafty in the Makerspace. Create your own cosplay magic wand with common household objects. All Materials Provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

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

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

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

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!!!

Have you wanted to try drawing on an iPad Pro or a Wacom tablet? Have you wanted to try using Photoshop or Illustrator?  Drop in at the Miller Branch and try out different devices, software, and apps to see what you can create.

Get your FREE COVID-19 vaccine or booster!

For adults and children (5-17)

Ages 11-18, 45 min.

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

Meet via Zoom 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.

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

Drop-in, allow 20-30 minutes, to play! Activities may include arts and crafts, building, coloring, gaming, or puzzling.

Grades 6-12. Registration required.

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

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

Ages 7-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. 

Delve into the world of Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, UFOs, and more!

Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Part of the 2022 Maryland STEM Festival

Learn the basics of crewelwork embroidery. Ages 14+

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.

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

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

Pop-in and make a fun craft!

Open House:

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.

Session 1: Early Life, Plantations and Free People of Color

Webinar 1: Early Life, Plantations and Free People of Color

Ages: 11-17, parents and guardians. Registration required.  Please only register your student.

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.

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.

All ages/families. 60 minutes.

A time to honor the cultures and contribution of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. We will have stories, music and crafts. 

Grades 4-5. Registration required.  60 minutes.

Collaboratively create a large collage piece based on the prompt, "What do you want to see in our community?" Submissions to our Brave Stories initiative will be available for you to read, reflect, and respond to.

Grades 6 - 12, with parent. Registration required.

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.

For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. After reading the title, join us for fun activities that include reading comprehension exercises and games.

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

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 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.

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS 

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

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.

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).

Join us to discuss some great novels about the American experience before they're critically acclaimed television shows and films.

This month we will read and discuss Anthem: A Novel by Noah Hawley.

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.

Join us online for our annual Book Club Revue. Get HCLS' "Books for Discussion 2023" list as we promote some of the year's most discussable works of fiction and nonfiction. Get tips to optimize your discussions. Learn about upcoming events.

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

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8pm

Join for a virtual discussion of the following title:

In this series presented in partnership with SOBAR, we learn to make delicious non-alcoholic beverages like a professional!