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.

Families; 45 min.

Listen to stories to celebrate this spooky day, then show off your costumes in a parade around the library!

10:15-10:45am: Spooky Stories

10:45-11am: Costume Parade

Ticket required.

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.

Families; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Listen to stories to celebrate this spooky day, then show off your costumes in a parade around the library!

10:30-10:45am: Spooky Stories

10:45-11am: Costume Parade

45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before the start of class.

Stories, songs and other activities to celebrate this spooky day. Costumes welcome.

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.

Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities. 

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

2022 Maryland STEM Festival

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.

An introduction to simple STEM concepts through activities related to beloved picture books.

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 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.
 

Infants 0-4 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required.

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

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

Ages 2-5. 30 min. Ticket required. 

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.
 

All ages/families. Allow 15-20 minutes.

Show off your costume finery in a parade around the library.  

Families. 15 min.

Show off your costume finery in a parade around the library!

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.

Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities. 

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

2022 Maryland STEM Festival

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Stories, activities, and a "grrrific" craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

Have you felt lost and confused when trying to find resources for a housing problem? Perhaps you’ve heard about community programs and organizations but aren’t sure where to start.

Have you felt lost and confused when trying to find resources for a housing problem? Perhaps you’ve heard about community programs and organizations but aren’t sure where to start.

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!

Join us in the DIY Studio to cover the basics of using a sewing machine. We will discuss and demonstrate set-up and use of the sewing machines that can be borrowed from the library.

Bring family and friends to celebrate Native American culture and resilience!  

Includes performances, arts and crafts, food vendors, and more. 

Performances include:

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

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Stories, activities, and a "grrrific" craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Maryland Legal Aid lawyers are on hand to offer free legal advice for low-income individuals.

If you took the practice SAT on October 29, please return for the scoreback session where you will receive your scores and a short presentation, as well as have the opportunity to ask questions afterward.

View Lego creations presented by the Charm City LEGO Users Group

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.
 

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club

Nov 05   Black Cake: a novel  by Charmaine Wilkerson

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.

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:  

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 7-10, 45 min.  Ticket required. 

Learn how the first Macy's Day Parade was started by the talented marionette man, Tony Sarg. Create a turkey marionette.  

Ages 6-10; 60 min. Registration required. 

Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse. Presented during the 2022 Maryland STEM Festival.

All ages/families. 60 minutes.

Celebrate el dia de los muertos with bilingual stories, music and crafts for all ages.

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

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Ticket required. 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.

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.

Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo) and EC250 will host an event celebrating its “See through Poems” project commemorating Ellicott City's 250th anniversary.

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.

Stop by to create some items that show your voting pride! You can make buttons, key chains, or magnets using some of our designs or you can use your own creative talents to design your own! 

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

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

Classic stories and fun problem-solving activities. Presented during the 2022 Maryland STEM Festival.

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.

Ages 9 - 12. Registration required.

Join us as we explore binary code basics and practice deciphering codes. Compete in groups in a trivia game to solve binary code problems.

The Glenwood Branch + Makerspace has a new piece of equipment. Come to the Makerspace and discover the crafting possibilities with our new Cricut Maker.  Get ideas for crafts and personalized gifting during this demonstration.  

Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. 

Interested in coding? Interested in design? Want to build a robot? Then FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) might just be the perfect competition for you!

Who: Middle school & high school students working on National History Day projects.

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.

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

Ages 11-18, 45 min.

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.

Discover the world of post-production! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X.

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.

All ages/families. Allow 15-20 minutes.

Show off your costume finery in a parade around the library.  

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.

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.

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

All Ages/Families.  83 minutes.

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron  (2002), G

Make something! Hang out with friends and get creative.

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.

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:

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

Register on this page to attend the in-person event at the Elkridge Branch. 

To register for the livestream version to watch from home,

Register on this page to receive the link to the Zoom livestream of this event.

To register for the in-person event at the Elkridge Branch,

These classes are designed for adult English language learners.

This is a class for English language learners.

November Challenge: Design a balloon for the first Wednesday STEM Parade! 

Explore Joy Harjo’s Poet Laureate project “Living Nations, Living Words.”  Listen to poems, explore an interactive story-map, reflect on common themes, and discuss Native American representation.

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