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

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

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

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 will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

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

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

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Come with us on a Summer Reading Adventure! Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.

Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before 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 is an in-person, 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.

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories, songs, and activities.

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

Come with us on a Summer Reading Adventure! Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.

Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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

Bring the projects you'd like to finish! All stitchers welcome.

This virtual 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.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

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.

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-24 months with adult. 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.

The College Board is changing the SAT. The Princeton Review has taken all the information the College Board has provided for the Digital SAT and created an experience to show you how the digital test looks and feels on test day.

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

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.

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

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla with a Q&A time. Bring your device and we will get you started using our e-book resources 

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

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

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

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

Ages 6-11.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories, songs, and activities.

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

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

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.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

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

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

All ages.  45-60 min.

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

Landscaping for a cleaner Chesapeake Bay is about making simple everyday choices that support a cleaner and safer environment.

We will be discussing One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

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

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Families ages 2-10, 1 hour. TK, ticketed. Free 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. 

Gourds: from seed to sculpture has something for gardeners and crafters alike.

Drop in for hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

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

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Chesapeake Bay Art Workshop: Create art inspired by the wildlife and scenery of the Chesapeake Bay. Choose from a variety of projects.

Spark your creativity by creating a board game for your family and friends. 

Part 1: Play and discuss amazing board games. Brainstorm ideas for your game and receive your game kit. Let the creativity begin!

Ages 3-5, 30 minutes.

RG, registration required. 

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

Most people know that the planets in our Solar System are far away.  Do you know how big they are?  Discover some fascinating information about our neighboring planets through a fun activity using modeling dough!

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.

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

Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required.

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

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

Ages 2nd-5th graders; 60 min. Registration required.

Learn about Gyotaku 魚拓, Japanese fish printing. We'll explore the history and science of this traditional art and make our own fish prints using rubber replicas.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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

Join one of our high school volunteers to learn a few guitar basics such as beginner chords and scales, have some practice time, and then record in our A/V lab at the final session.

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

Ages 9-11. Registration required.

Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners.

Ages 11 - 13. Registration required.

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Use your creativity and STEM skills to compete in groups in a variety of STEM challenges using only paper!

All Ages/Families.  99 minutes

Encanto (2021) PG

Moving Up To Middle School is a 60 or 90-minute class for students starting sixth grade this fall. Registration is required and begins two weeks before each date. Meet new classmates, discuss the big move, and learn the secrets to success.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

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

Aug 7: Silent Revolution

📚🚀 Introducing Java Jumpstart: Your Path to Java Programming Excellence! 🚀📚 

📚🚀 Introducing Java Jumpstart: Your Path to Java Programming Excellence! 🚀📚 

📚🚀 Introducing Java Jumpstart: Your Path to Java Programming Excellence! 🚀📚 

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.

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners.

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. 

📚🚀 Introducing Java Jumpstart: Your Path to Java Programming Excellence! 🚀📚 

Ages 14-17. Registration required.

📚🚀 Introducing Java Jumpstart: Your Path to Java Programming Excellence! 🚀📚 

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

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

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.

Come have a great time and win a prize playing Bingo! 

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-11.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

August 8 and 22

September 12 and 19 (*3rd Tuesday)

October 10 and 24

Whether you're a gardener or forager, food preservation skills are essential if you want to extend the life of your harvest. Learn about methods such as canning, freezing, and drying, as well as specific recipes.

This is an in-person class for beginning adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level.

Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices.   

Aug - Upcycled Book Birdcages

Stay Cool with Summer STEAM classes.  Use the Cricut machine to design and cut a design and then customize your own sunglasses case with your creation.  All materials provided for the cases. BYOS - Bring Your Own Sunglasses!

Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min.  Registration required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.

Ages 8-10. 45-60 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the class begins.

Learn about the life and artwork of Frida Kahlo while working on creating Frida Kahlo's famous flower crown for yourself or a loved one.

This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Ages 8-10. 45-60 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the class begins.

Learn about the life and artwork of Frida Kahlo while working on creating Frida Kahlo's famous flower crown for yourself or a loved one.

Ages 8-11.  45 min.  Registration required.

Read the assigned book, then come to the book club for discussions and activities such as games, STEAM projects or crafts.

Pick up the book at Miller's children's desk.

Whether you're a gardener or forager, food preservation skills are essential if you want to extend the life of your harvest. Learn about methods such as canning, freezing, and drying, as well as specific recipes.

This is a class for English Language Learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The class meets weekly in the Central Br

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:

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

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

Join for a discussion of the following title:

Join peers to learn strategies and tips for students moving up to middle school. Ask questions (anonymously) to current middle schoolers, hear tips on making new friends, practice opening a lock and more fun.

These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet virtually twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM.

Ages 8-12; 45 minutes.

Join us for hands-on learning experiences that allow us to investigate our world. 

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

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