Week Calendar

Everyone can do something to dismantle racism. This two-day virtual seminar will help you discover how to break inaction cycles and get involved to make a difference.

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.

Everyone can do something to dismantle racism. This two-day virtual seminar will help you discover how to break inaction cycles and get involved to make a difference.

Everyone can do something to dismantle racism. This two-day virtual seminar will help you discover how to break inaction cycles and get involved to make a difference.

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

This is an in-person class 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.

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

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

ANIMAL HIBERNATION: WHO IS SLEEPING?

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

Explore winter 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.

Allow 20 min.

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

This is an in-person class 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 u

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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of 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 class is designed for English language learners who are interested in exploring the work of computer support specialists and learning about the skills, education and training needed to begin and advance in the IT field.

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.

Featuring an American Sign Language interpreter.

This is an in-person class for English language learners.

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, history and governmen

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

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 at the children's desk 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.

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

Ages Infant-23 months with adult; 45 min. 

Songs, bounces, and rhymes for babies. Open play time with fun toys included.

This class is designed for intermediate 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 at the children's desk 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. Free 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.

Are you a beginning gardener and interested in planting your garden from seed? This session is for you!

Take a practice ACT test facilitated by C2 Education Center to prepare for the real thing.

Ages 4 & up. Allow 30 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a variety of crafts.

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

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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

Come have a great time and win a prize playing Color & Shape Bingo! 

Howard County Office of Consumer Protection will provide an informative workshop on Debt Collection and Credit management.

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

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-11. 45 min. Registration required. 

Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits!

In-Person at HCLS Miller Branch

Learn stress reduction techniques that you can use over and over again for the rest of your life and teach others! 

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

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

We will discuss the various aspects of choosing the perfect bonsai pots for your trees, including size, shape, color, and texture.

Beginners as well as advanced bonsai creators welcome.

The Beau Soir Ensemble is an acclaimed flute, viola and harp trio, based in the Washington DC area dedicated to the performance of standard and contemporary chamber music repertoire.

Ages 3 & up. Allow 30 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a variety of crafts.

Ages 4 & up. Allow 30 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a variety of crafts.

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 min.

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

Movie matinees continue this winter on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 pm.

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.
 

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 3-5, 30 minutes.

Registration encouraged, drop-ins welcome! 

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, early reading and math skills.

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

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 6-10; 60 minutes. Ticket required.

Get creative to build your own towers, 3-D shapes, and other fun challenges with Skoolzy giant straws building sets. 

Enjoy a fun afternoon of bingo. Play for book prizes in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Explore STEAM careers under the tutelage of a University of Maryland Instructor. Learn about internships and how to acquire them. Develop/revise resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and more. Please attend all three sessions.

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

Ages 6-10; 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.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

Student will have access to audio and video editing software and will be able to create and/or edit video and create musical sequences using Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X. Drop-In

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

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.

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

Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art, with access to the Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, and more) and other software. Registration preferred.

Ages 9 - 12. Registration required.

Test your engineering and STEM skills by working in a group. Do you have what it takes to design and build a bridge capable of stretching across a large gap?

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 11+, 15 min.

From Pre-Algebra to Calculus, explore student-created tutorials to learn middle and high school math concepts at your own pace.  

Get your FREE COVID-19 vaccine or booster!

For adults and children (5-17)

Ages 5-7; 30 min.

For emerging readers. Read a book together then stay for fun activities that include crafts, reading comprehension exercises, and games.

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. 

AV Lab
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.

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.

BE HEARD, BE INVOLVED! Collaborate with other teens to develop, co-design, lead and volunteer for events, classes and service projects that benefit our community. Service learning hours available.

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

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

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

If your child has "learn Spanish" in their New Year's Resolution, this is the perfect class for them.

14 + AV lab
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 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

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

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

Ticket required. Free 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 6-10.  45 min.  Ticketed. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

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

Join us for friendly games of American Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm

December 13 & 27

January 10 & 24

February 14 & 28

This is an in-person class for intermediate adult English language learners who wish to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  It meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Central Branch.

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.

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticket required.

[rescheduled!]  Don't let history be a mystery!  Let's learn about some inventions during International Creativity Month! Includes stories, activities, and a craft.

This class is designed for English language learners who are beginning learners who wish to to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

Take part in a fabulously funny fairy tale! Boost reading confidence, improve fluency and expression while taking part in a dramatic presentation of The Three Little Pigs.

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

Everyone can do something to dismantle racism. This two-day virtual seminar will help you discover how to break inaction cycles and get involved to make a difference.

Ages 5-8; 45 min. Registration required. 

Take turns reading aloud heartwarming, funny, and captivating graphic novels.

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

These classes are for adult English language learners from low beginning, high beginning and low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.

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.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Unfortunately, this month's Roundtable had to be cancelled. We look forward to seeing you at our Roundtable in February.