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 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

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

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

Ticket required. Free 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.

Allow 20 min.

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

All ages.  30 min.  Ticket required.

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.

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.

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.

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

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

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

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 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

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

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

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.

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 3-5 with adult. Ticket required. Only 12 spots available.

All ages.  30 min.  Ticket required.

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration Required.

Engineer holiday origami decor! Design your paper and make boxes, ornaments, and more!

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.

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

Join us for an in person discussion of The Maid by Nita Prose at 12 pm on Thursday, December 21st, the Central Branch.

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Love historical fiction? So do we! Join our discussion to step into the past and connect with characters living in times different than our own.

Dec 18: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

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.

Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 

3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm

Ages 5-10; 60 min.  Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Play Bingo featuring book characters and win a book to keep!

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.

3rd Wednesday’s 3:30PM-5:30PM

Oct 18; Nov 15; Dec 20

Oakmont Village Apartments

11090 Resort Rd Ellicott City, MD 21043

Tercer Miércoles 3:30PM-5:30PM

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.

Families; allow 30 min.

Drop-in and celebrate the light and cheer of the season by creating your own wrapping paper. Dress for mess. (Paper and stamping materials provided.)

TEEN LED, but all ages are welcome!  | Walk-in, no registration needed, however, you may register for a reminder email.

Miller is starting a NEW TEEN service club, and this first event features TWO projects for all ages! 

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

Do you love Marvel superheroes? If so, join us for a marvel-themed collage art class!

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

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

Learn the ancient art of Japanese marbling! By floating ink on water, students will create unique designs on paper. Taught by a HiTech instructor. 

Ages 11 - 18. Drop-in.

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

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

TODAY'S MAKE & TAKE: Beaded bracelets or kindness rocks.

Do you enjoy science class? Do you enjoy hands-on activities? Come explore the eerier side of science that teachers don’t want you find out about. Taught by HiTech instructors.

Dec 20 - Slime Time

Ages 11-17. Drop-in.

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

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. 

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.

All ages.  30 min.  Ticket required.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required. Only 12 spots available.

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.

Prepare to step into a world of boundless imagination, where heroes are born, and legends are forged.

Families; allow 30 minutes. Drop in.

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

ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen!  Doors open at 6:15pm

Ages 5-8; 45 min. Registration required. 

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+.

Sew an ugly t-shirt for the holidays. We supply the shirts, felt patches, and lights. 

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Looking to sharpen your chess skills?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together and enjoy a fun evening of sculpting.

Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

In collaboration with the Columbia Association, the World Language Cafe is now expanded to Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch Library.

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's cuisine is Jamie Oliver. Pick-up any Jamie Oliver cookbook at the library, cook some recipes and come have a culinary discussion.

High school students who took the practice Digital SAT at the Glenwood Branch of the HCLS on Sat 12/16 are welcome back to receive their scores and an informational presentation.

Parents and guardians welcome!

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

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.

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Dec 21: Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Dec 21: Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome.

We will be discussing The Spectacular by Fiona Davis