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.

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

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.

The Maryland Insurance Administration is a state agency that  regulates the business of insurance in the State of Maryland.  The agency also provides assistance to consumers, businesses, health care providers (including doctors and hospi

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.

WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY

All ages; 30 min.

Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty. 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Adults, 90 minutes, registration required

1st Wednesday’s 10am-12pm 

Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6 

Kahler Hall - Village of Harper’s Choice 

5440 Old Tucker Row | Columbia, MD 21044 

In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled 

WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY

All ages; 30 min.

Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty. 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

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.

WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY

All ages; 30 min.

Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty. 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY

All ages; 30 min.

Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty. 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Bring a book, take a book- or two or three! Bring your books in good condition to the Elkridge Branch to swap for a new-to-you adventure in reading.

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

WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY

All ages; 30 min.

Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty. 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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.

Join all the Heelers, including Bluey, for a special All Together Now featuring stories, songs, and activities.

Ages 6 - 8; 45 min

Read a picture book together and sharpen book club skills.  Explore reading comprehension exercises and games.  No pre-reading necessary. Ticket required

Attention high school students! Come join the C2 Education Testing Company to take a practice ACT test on Saturday Dec 9 and return a week later on Saturday Dec 16 at noon for your scores (parents/guardians welcome at scoreback session).

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 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free 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. Free 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.

Families.  30 min.  Ticket required.

Learn and participate in the construction of a simple shelving unit. Discuss and try some of the tools and materials you'll need to complete this project. 

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

Families; 30 min. Ticket required.

Drop in and sing along to holiday favorites or bring your ukulele to play along. Holiday attire and ugly sweaters encouraged! Participants 8 years & up may borrow one of our ukuleles (limit 10).

Swap gently used puzzles and board games with fellow puzzling and gaming enthusiasts. Share your favorite tips and tricks as you select puzzles or games that are new to you. Learn about the free library e-resources you can use while puzzling.

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club

December 09  Maame: a novel by Jessica George.

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club

Dec 09  Maame: a novel by Jessica George

Ages 3-5 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.

For children who are ready for an independent class as they prepare to start school. This class introduces early learning skills such as listening, pre-reading, math, movement, and music.

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

Beginning January 9, All By Myself will move to Tuesdays @ 2 pm. 

No session January 2.
 

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

Winter Workshop: Celebrate the season with a selection of Winter themed art and craft projects.

1st Wednesday of the month; 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 

Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6 

Howard Crossing Apartment Homes  

8732 Town and County Blvd  

Ellicott City, MD 21043 

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required.

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

4-10 years; 30-45 min. Registration required.

Sip chocolate, listen to stories, and create an individual winter wonderland! We'll provide all the supplies. Dress for mess! 

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

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

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 with adult; 45 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.

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

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

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

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

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

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

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

Bring a book, take a book- or two or three! Bring your books in good condition to the Elkridge Branch to swap for a new-to-you adventure in reading.

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

Take action! Help design, plan, and implement projects and events to benefit your community by collaborating with other TAB members and with support of library staff.  Service hours available.

Drop- in.

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

Ages 11-18  |  Drop in, but feel free to register for reminders.

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

Dec 4: Intouchables 

Ages 11-18 | Walk in, no registration needed, space is limited.  

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Ages 11 - 18. Drop-in.

Students will have the opportunity to access technology such as iPads and Wacom tablets with design software like Autodesk SketchBook and Procreate to create digital work of art and express themselves creatively. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Get your game on at the library! Play Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or a mix of all three! 

Character designers work in video games, movies, TV, animation, and even comic books and graphic novels! Design and develop your own characters by using technology to develop your own creations. Taught by HiTech instructors.

Ages 11-17. Drop-in.

Ages 11-18 | Walk in, no registration needed, space is limited.  

Explore how art, technology, and science can be combined by participating in different activities.

Ages 11-18 | Walk in, no registration needed, space is limited.  

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.

Receive hands-on assistance from HCLS instructors with your technical support needs.  Savage staff will be available to assist you with using your personal devices, basic computer skills, common computer software, and editing and printing doc

Ages 11-18 | Walk in, no registration needed | Feel free to register for a reminder

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions. 

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.

30 Minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required.

14+ adult 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.

Ages 5-10 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticket required.

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

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanese language/cultural tie-ins. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This class will focus on painting various "still life's" from observation. Participants will use acrylic paint, and learn skills for interpreting light and shadow, understanding perspective, and color theory.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting, most are available in electronic format, too.

Ages 14-17. Read and discuss books with diverse viewpoints that tackle tough issues, such as finding and establishing identity. Reading the book is encouraged, but not required.

Food provided.

Get crafty in the Makerspace this month.  Using the Cricut machine, customize a canvas book tote with heat transfer vinyl. All materials will be provided. Registration required for each maker.

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.

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.

Families; allow 30 minutes. Drop in.

Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations.

Ages 5-8; 45 min. Registration required. 

Build listening & comprehension skills while an instructor reads a non-fiction picture book, followed by discussion & related activities.

Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.

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:

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.

Looking for ways to get your small business more connected online? Join us to learn about the ways that different social media sites (Facebook and Instagram) can work to support your goals!

Looking for ways to get your small business more connected online? Join us to learn about the ways that different social media sites (Facebook and Instagram) can work to support your goals!

Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr.

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 for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions.

December 4th we will discuss Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.

WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY

All ages; 30 min.

Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty. 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is a landmark United States Federal law that has significant benefits to homeowners and renters to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and cars to save

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.

BILINGUAL WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY

All ages; 30 min.

Enjoy Spanish and English stories and songs and meet Frosty the snowman!

High School Students and their parents/ guardians have an opportunity to learn about the Digital SAT. The SAT will move to a digital format in March of 2024. A speaker from C2 Education Testing Company will share information about the DSAT.

Keep up-to-date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car.

How do I go about documenting and building a family tree to learn about my family's lineage?  In this presentation, genealogist Jon Smith will share the basic process for beginning and continuing the construction of a family tree to trac

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

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm

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

Ages 18+

Slow down with us at Mindful Making, a new class where we focus on process over product and discover the meditative benefits of simple acts of creation. 

Calling all demigods! Celebrate the new Percy Jackson Disney show with a trivia party with snacks!

Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.

Just as some flowers require the dark to bloom, some people do their best growing and becoming during dark and challenging times.

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

Winter Workshop: Celebrate the season with a selection of Winter themed art and craft projects.