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. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

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

Explore summer science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

June 3 Busy Buzzing Bees

June 10 Sink or Swim?

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.

Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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.

This is a class for English language learners.

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 issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

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 class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the US citizenship exam. You'll receive an email invitation to attend an orientation first.  This orientation is required for all participants.

This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

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

This is an in-person class for beginning English language learners.  It focuses on learning vocabulary and developing listening and reading, speaking and writing skills.  It meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Centra

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 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.

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as Certified Medical Assistants.  Participants learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnings, and a pathway to advance in the fie

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 will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

This is an in-person class designed for intermediate adult English language learners.  Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation skills.

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to 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.

Outdoor classes may be cancelled or moved indoors without notice due to unfavorable weather, air quality, or ground conditions at the class site. We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you to the class.

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to 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 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.

Master Gardeners provide direct assistance to home gardeners by hosting Ask A Master Gardener plant clinics from April through September.

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

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.

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.

Sharing the news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it's completely false. This lecture will explain the way technology has made it easier to create and spread misinformation.

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.

Ages 3-5 with adult.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.

Pop-in and make a fun craft!

Learners will create and decorate three custom handmade Pop-up display cards. 

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Join us to discuss The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand

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

For high school students, but 11 & up are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Join Us for an Exciting Class on Ghana

Step into the enchanting world of watercolors in this immersive demo class! 

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.

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

Ages 6-8, 45 minutes.TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

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.

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves to help you build your Summer Reading list.

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

This month, create your own Summer Wreath!

Ages 6-10, 45 minutes. TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

On June 19, 1865, Major Gen.

All Ages/Families.  92 minutes

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023) PG

Ages 5-10; 30 min. Ticket required.

Ages 2-10 with adult. Ticket required. Allow 45 minutes. 

Wednesdays  3:30 - 5:30 pm

Apr 10 & 24, May 8 & 22, Jun 12 & 26

Deep Run Mobile Park

6551 Old Waterloo Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075

Get ready to say a personal "I love you" to your special someone(s) on Father's Day with a hand-made card. Drop-in until 4:15 PM.

To attend this class ONLINE - click here - https://bit.ly/Mortgage-Online

If your mortgage is late and you don’t know what to do, this workshop is for you.

To attend this class in-person at the East Columbia Branch, click here - https://bit.ly/Mortgage-Late

Participate in Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn to create something new, spend some relaxing time making art and crafting with your neighbors, and share your creations with other community members in random acts of kindness.

Ages 11-17. Drop-in.

Movie Magic cosmetics

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

Meet via Zoom every second Thursday of the month at 4 PM. 

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.

Ages 7-10; allow 20-30 min.

Drop-in and share your creativity and skill! Draw your favorite characters and subjects with the help of how to draw books and video tutorials.

Ages 6-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in. 

Pop-in and make a craft!

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in the digital realm! Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations.  Taught by a HiTech instructor.

For high school students, but 11 & up are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.

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

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.

For high school students, but 11 & up are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.

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

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

June 11 and 25

July 9 and 23

August 13 and 27

This is an in-person class for beginning adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. You will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation.

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 formats, too.

RG, Registered. Registration Required.

Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees. Copies available available for borrowing by registered participants at Central Branch's Customer Service Desk.

The UnBook Reading Group

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!

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.

Ages 6-9; 45-60 min. Registration required.

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.

Create and self publish your own independent magazine. Often referred to as a 'Zine, these DIY publications are created by folding paper into a booklet, and offer authors and artists a wide variety of content, style, and freedom when publishing.

Families; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Experience live music and fundamental music concepts like scales and rhythm while singing, moving, and playing together.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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.

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 other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. 

These classes are for adult English language learners at intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9pm.  If you're new to this program, you will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

The Inconvenient Book Club discusses the latest climate fiction. This summer, we'll talk about C.

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

Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm

Ecosystem Landscaping is the art of creating landscapes that are visually beautiful and that support biological diversity. Our pollinators, the basis of our food chain, need our help.

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.

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.

All ages with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.

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

The English Conversation Club (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

This orientation is required for Teen Summer Reading Volunteers. Interested in volunteering?

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm.

June 13 30 Days of Night by Steve Niles

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 6:45pm at 6610 Cradlerock Way.

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

These classes are for adult English language learners at intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9pm.  If you're new to this program, you will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.